{"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":"2026-09-19T12:23:38.586393+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief-98140"},"episode":{"title":"I Am Safe in This Moment — A Guided Meditation for Present Safety","slug":"i-am-safe-in-this-moment-a-guided-meditation-for-present-safety","published_at":"2026-07-02T02:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief-98140/i-am-safe-in-this-moment-a-guided-meditation-for-present-safety","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief-98140","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-am-safe-in-this-moment-a-guided-meditation-for-present-safety--71081610","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71081610/i_am_safe_in_this_moment_a_guided_meditation_for_present_safety.mp3","summary":"In this session, we address the whispers of the nervous system. By utilizing a specific long-exhale breathing technique, we physically signal the body to stand down from a state of high alert, dropping cortisol and activating the natural \"off switch\" for stress. We then journey to a quiet harbor at dawn to anchor your mind in the reliability of the present moment. Time Chapters 00:00 — Cold Intro: Acknowledging the truth of your current safety. 00:30 — Welcome: Introduction to the podcast and Martin’s background. 01:46 — Vagus Nerve Breathing: Using the 4-2-8 breathing technique to dial down threat responses. 03:12 — Visualisation: Finding stillness at the ancient stone harbor. 06:24 — Affirmations (Pass One): Deepening the sense of being grounded. 08:18 — Affirmations (Pass Two): Reinforcing inner safety. 08:44 — 3 Daily Tips: Actionable tools for grounding in daily life. 10:06 — Wake Up and Close: Returning to the room with renewed peace. The Affirmations Let these words settle into your body as you breathe: I am safe in this moment. My body is not in danger; it is working hard to protect me, and I am grateful. I release the tension of what has not yet happened. I am grounded, held, and exactly where I need to be. This moment is enough, and I am enough within it. I choose to come home to myself again and again. 3 Daily Tips for Present Safety The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Method: Interrupt the anxiety loop by naming 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste. The Safety Audit: Ask yourself, \"Right now, in this exact second, am I actually safe?\". The Anchor Breath: Place a hand on your chest and take one slow breath (in for 4, out for 8) whenever you feel a pull toward future worry. A Message from Martin Choosing peace over fear…","meta_description":"In this session, we address the whispers of the nervous system. 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