{"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":"How to Be Kind to Yourself  | Guided Meditation for Anxiety","slug":"how-to-be-kind-to-yourself-guided-meditation-for-anxiety","published_at":"2026-04-30T02:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief-98140/how-to-be-kind-to-yourself-guided-meditation-for-anxiety","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief-98140","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-be-kind-to-yourself-guided-meditation-for-anxiety--70714155","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70714155/how_to_be_kind_to_yourself_guided_meditation_for_anxiety.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Calming Anxiety , we explore the essential practice of how to be kind to yourself through a transformative guided meditation for anxiety . If you have been struggling with a harsh inner critic, this session is designed to help you stop being hard on yourself and start building a supportive inner voice through consistent, daily meditation for anxiety . Clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin shares his personal journey of overcoming childhood PTSD to illustrate how mindfulness can help anyone live their best life. By quieting the \"survival brain\" and utilizing powerful techniques like box breathing , you can learn to regulate your nervous system and find a sense of peace exactly as you are. Episode Chapters 0:00 – Introduction: How to stop being your own toughest critic. 0:34 – Welcome from Martin: Clinical Hypnotherapy and the Anxiety Breaker Course . 1:04 – Quieting the Survival Brain: Box Breathing for heart rate regulation. 3:25 – Affirmation of Control: Using the out-breath to reclaim your power. 4:30 – Guided Meditation for Anxiety : The golden light visualization for self-acceptance. 5:37 – Internalizing Affirmations: Breaking the cycle of perfectionism. 8:08 – 3 Daily Caring Tips : Practical ways to be kind to your mind and body. 9:21 – Closing Thoughts: Making mindfulness a daily habit. Self-Love Affirmations During this guided meditation for anxiety , we repeat these powerful phrases to help rewrite your inner monologue: \"I choose to be kind to myself today.\" \"I release the need for perfection.\" \"I am worthy of peace exactly as I am.\" \"I am my own safe harbour.\" 3 Daily Caring Tips The Best Friend Check: When self-critical thoughts arise, ask if you would speak to a friend that way. If not, pivot to a kinder thought. 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