{"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 Think I'm Having a Panic Attack — Guided Help to Stop It Now","slug":"i-think-i-m-having-a-panic-attack-guided-help-to-stop-it-now","published_at":"2026-06-09T02:00:03+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief-98140/i-think-i-m-having-a-panic-attack-guided-help-to-stop-it-now","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief-98140","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-think-i-m-having-a-panic-attack-guided-help-to-stop-it-now--72414026","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72414026/i_think_i_m_having_a_panic_attack_guided_help_to_stop_it_now.mp3","summary":"If you are thinking, “I think I’m having a panic attack,” you are in exactly the right place. Your heart might be racing, your chest might feel tight, and your brain is firing warning signals you can’t seem to switch off.In this episode of Calming Anxiety , host Martin Hewlett—a clinical hypnotherapist and former frontline paramedic—explains exactly what is happening inside your body and provides the immediate tools you need to stop a panic attack in its tracks. Learn how to transition from fight-or-flight back to safety by shifting your biological signals from adrenaline to absolute calm.Episode Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: Understanding the Chemistry of Panic An introduction to what a panic attack physically feels like, and reassurance that what you are experiencing is a natural, non-dangerous chemical survival response. 02:16 – The Vagus Nerve Breathing Technique A guided, step-by-step breathing pattern (4-2-6) specifically designed to activate your vagus nerve—the physical brake cable of your central nervous system. 03:57 – Guided Visualization: You Are the Sky, Not the Storm A calming mental exercise to help you disconnect from overwhelming thoughts, shifting your perspective to realize that panic is just a passing cloud. 06:06 – Affirmations for Deep Cellular Calm A series of powerful, repetitive affirmations engineered to settle into the automatic, subconscious layers of your mind. 08:51 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Managing Panic Practical, actionable advice to help you navigate future anxiety spikes and quickly metabolize residual adrenaline. 10:12 – Outro & Rewiring the Panic Response Closing thoughts on how staying present alters your brain's relationship with anxiety, and how to access deeper therapeutic tools. 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