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Tired But Wired — Why You Can't Switch Off, And How To Calm A Dysregulated Nervous System
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- Jul 15, 2026
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Tired But Wired? How to Regulate Your Nervous System and Calm Anxiety Are you exhausted, bone-tired, and yet the moment your head touches the pillow, your mind lifts off? If you are feeling "tired but wired," unable to switch off, and living with a body that is constantly braced for a danger that never arrives, you are not failing at rest. You are experiencing a dysregulated nervous system stuck in a chronic fight or flight response. In this episode of Calming Anxiety , host Martin Hewlett guides you through a powerful 10-minute guided meditation for anxiety . Together, we will practice deep breathing techniques designed for nervous system regulation , helping you send a clear signal to your body that it is finally safe to relax and let go of stress.📱 Exciting News: The Anchored App is Coming Next Month! We are thrilled to announce that our companion app, Anchored , is launching next month! Built to support your mental wellness journey, Anchored features over 3,000 of our guided sessions, fully searchable by exactly how you feel. Best of all, you can download your favorite tracks for offline use—giving you instant, buffer-free access to calm on a plane, a train, or in the middle of the night with absolutely no signal. Keep an eye out for its release!🎧 Episode Chapters 00:00 – The "Tired but Wired" State: Understanding a Dysregulated Nervous System 01:04 – Welcome to Calming Anxiety & Big News About the Anchored App 02:02 – Getting Settled: Breath Awareness and Tuning In 02:45 – Deep Breathing Practice: The 4-2-6 Release Technique 04:50 – Letting Go: Sending the Signal to Relax 05:30 – Affirmations for Calming Your Nervous System 08:23 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for a Happier Life 10:09 – Returning to the Present & Special Calls to Action 🧘 Affirmations for Nervous S…