{"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? Book a 1-on-1 Zoom Hypnotherapy session with Martin: https://calendly.com/calminganxi…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T18:17:10.016960+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief-98140"},"episode":{"title":"Can't Sleep Anxiety   10-Minute Guided Meditation for Racing Thoughts","slug":"can-t-sleep-anxiety-10-minute-guided-meditation-for-racing-thoughts","published_at":"2026-04-25T02:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief-98140/can-t-sleep-anxiety-10-minute-guided-meditation-for-racing-thoughts","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief-98140","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-t-sleep-anxiety-10-minute-guided-meditation-for-racing-thoughts--70658265","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70658265/can_t_sleep_anxiety_10_minute_guided_meditation_for_racing_thoughts.mp3","summary":"Staring at the dark and can't sleep because of anxiety? Put the phone down and just listen. You aren't failing at sleep—your mind is simply stuck in a loop. This 10-minute guided meditation for racing thoughts is specifically designed to break that cycle and lead you into a state of natural, restorative rest .Hosted by Martin, a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic , this session uses clinical techniques to help you quiet your mind and find calm in the middle of a midnight crisis.🕒 Episode Chapters 0:00 – Immediate Relief: Why you aren't failing at sleep. 1:10 – The 3-2-5 Breathing Technique : A manual override for your nervous system. 2:00 – Vagus Nerve Stimulation : Switching off the adrenaline spike. 4:50 – Sleep Affirmations : Heavy words to settle a busy mind. 6:00 – Visualizing the Golden Light: Releasing muscular tension. 8:00 – 3 Daily Tips : Managing future nighttime anxiety. 9:15 – Final Drift: A message for your beautiful soul. ✨ Affirmations for Nighttime CalmRepeat these internally to allow your mind to let go: \"I give myself permission to stop thinking now.\" \"My bed is a sanctuary of peace and I am safe in my body.\" \"I have done enough for today; I leave the rest for tomorrow.\" \"I am in control of my breath and my breath is leading me to sleep.\" 💡 3 Tips to Stop Racing Thoughts The Brain Dump : If a thought keeps looping, write it down on a notepad. Externalizing the \"data\" tells your brain it is safe to stop processing. Label the Spike : Instead of saying \"I can't sleep,\" say \" I am experiencing temporary arousal .\" This removes the fear and creates clinical distance. Hydrate & Cool : A sip of cool water can break an anxiety loop and lower your core temperature—a primary biological trigger for sleep. Take the Next Step: Stop the cycle of nigh…","meta_description":"Staring at the dark and can't sleep because of anxiety? Put the phone down and just listen. 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