{"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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This isn't laziness—it's functional freeze , a survival response triggered by a dysregulated nervous system. In this 10-minute session, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett guides you through a science-backed nervous system reset to help you move from \"stuck\" to \"flow.\" In this episode, you will experience: The Physiological Sigh: A specific breathing technique to signal immediate safety to your brain and offload excess carbon dioxide. Somatic Tracking Scan: A guided body scan to identify where you are holding tension and \"breathe into the space\" to release it. Neural Buffer Visualization: Use powerful imagery to build a protective shield against the judgments and pressures of others. Active Calm Affirmations: Re-wire your mindset with repetitions focused on inherent value and burnout recovery . Whether you are struggling with procrastination anxiety , high-performer burnout , or simply feeling \"braced against the world,\" this session provides the vagus nerve toning and emotional regulation tools you need to reclaim your momentum. 3 Daily Tips for a Calmer Life: The 5-Minute Win: How to use the \"antidote to anxiety\" to break procrastination. The Blue Object Search: A simple grounding technique for when your thoughts begin to race. Supportive Touch: Using physical anchors to remind your body it is safe. Support the Show: Love the podcast? Join our Supporters Group for just $5 a month to enjoy an ad-free experience and help keep this show on the road. [Link to Supporters Group] Take care of you. Smile at your reflection. And above all, be kind to your beautiful soul. 👉 Click to subscribe and unlock ad-free episodes now! Support the Show:Ad-Free Listening: Enjoy Cal…","meta_description":"Waking up with a thousand things to do but finding your body simply refuses to move? 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