{"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":"I Can't Switch Off — A 10-Minute Guided Meditation for When My Mind Won't Calm Down","slug":"i-can-t-switch-off-a-10-minute-guided-meditation-for-when-my-mind-won-t-calm-down","published_at":"2026-06-08T02:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief-98140/i-can-t-switch-off-a-10-minute-guided-meditation-for-when-my-mind-won-t-calm-down","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief-98140","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-can-t-switch-off-a-10-minute-guided-meditation-for-when-my-mind-won-t-calm-down--71550732","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71550732/i_can_t_switch_off_a_10_minute_guided_meditation_for_when_my_mind_won_t_calm_down.mp3","summary":"In this 10-minute guided meditation, Clinical Hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett helps you gently interrupt the pattern of anxious thinking. Using the metaphor of a settling snow globe, we explore how to stop fighting your thoughts and instead allow your nervous system to find its natural rhythm of peace. Time Chapters 00:00 – Understanding the Anxious Mind 00:58 – Introduction by Martin Hewlett 01:29 – Breathing Exercise: The 4-2-6 Technique 03:13 – The Snow Globe Visualization 04:40 – Learning to Let Go and Sink Deeper 06:05 – Affirmations for a Restful Mind 07:13 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Genuine Relief 09:12 – Coming Back & Awareness 09:53 – Outro & Resources Today’s Affirmations Speak these silently to yourself to help anchor your mind in the present: My mind is allowed to rest. I do not need to solve anything tonight. My thoughts can pass; I do not have to follow them. I am safe in this moment; this moment is enough. I am coming home to calm. 3 Daily Caring Tips Set the Globe Down: Physically place an object down (like your phone or glasses) while exhaling to signal to your brain that it is safe to release. Give Thoughts a Curfew: Schedule 10 minutes earlier in the evening to write down worries so your brain doesn't feel the need to process them at bedtime. Replace the Loop with a Line: When a thought repeats, interrupt it with one simple, grounding truth: \"I am here. I am safe. This will pass.\" Take the Next Step If you found relief in today's session, please share this episode with someone who might be struggling with a racing mind. Your support helps us keep these daily sessions free for everyone. For those ready to move beyond the symptoms and break the cycle of anxiety for good, join me in my Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course . 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