{"podcast":{"title":"Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis & Panic Attack Relief","slug":"calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief-98140","podcast_index_feed_id":98140,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/4110266/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://calminganxiety.org","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/66408d7ae269b66fbca86424bc06adbf.jpg","author":"Calming Anxiety","episode_count":1000,"summary":"Stop anxiety, silence racing thoughts, and finally get the deep sleep you deserve. The Calming Anxiety Podcast offers a gentle, caring library of daily guided meditation, mindfulness sessions, and sleep hypnosis tracks designed to help you find genuine relief. Whether you need a quick 10-minute session to defuse stress or a long, guided hypnosis track to overcome insomnia, this show is your daily resource for peace.Join Martin Hewlett , a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (GQHP), as he uses his soothing voice and relaxing soundscapes to guide you toward a life of less stress and more emotional control. I n these episodes, you will learn how to: • Master the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique to stop panic attacks instantly. • Build unshakeable confidence and self-esteem through positive affirmations. • Regulate your nervous system to manage feelings of overwhelm. • Let go of past trauma and embrace a happier future. • Take back control over your thoughts, feelings, and reactions.Subscribe today for new, short-form mindfulness episodes and start your journey to a calmer mind. Want personalized support? 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In this episode of Calming Anxiety , we go beyond general relaxation to address the physiological mechanics of nocturnal wakefulness and sleep maintenance insomnia . Using a targeted Vagus Nerve Reset , we send a direct physical signal to your brain to stop the production of adrenaline and stabilize your heart rate variability (HRV) . By engaging your parasympathetic nervous system , we move your body out of \"fight or flight\" and back into a state of restorative sleep . In this episode, you will: Perform a guided Vagus Nerve Reset to lower physiological arousal . Shift from a \"frantic red\" stress response to a calm, \"deep indigo\" mental stillness . Practice affirmations for nervous system harmony and circadian rhythm balance . Learn 3 bio-regulation tips to prevent the \"3 AM Alarm,\" including anchoring your cortisol clock and managing adenosine levels . Take back control of your nocturnal recovery. RESOURCES: Break the cycle for good. Join the Anxiety Circuit Breaker course for a deep dive into the science of staying calm: 👉 https://www.calminganxiety.fm CHAPTERS & KEYWORDS: 0:00 – Understanding the 3 AM Cortisol Spike 1:23 – Guided Vagus Nerve Reset & Breathing 5:00 – Affirmations for Biological Calm & Cognitive Recovery 8:11 – Bio-Regulation Tips : Sunlight, Caffeine, and Brain Dumps 9:24 – Setting a Positive Intent for Restorative Sleep Connect with us: www.calminganxiety.fm The Anxiety Circuit Breaker Couse - 5 Wonderful Hypnotherapy Sessions https://calminganxietypodcast.systeme.io/letter 👉 Click to subscribe and unlock ad-free episodes now! Support the Show:Ad-Free Listening: Enjoy Calming…","meta_description":"Do you find yourself wide awake at 3 AM with a racing mind and a pounding heart? 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