{"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":"My Heart is Racing and I Don't Know Why — 10-Minute Guided Calm for Panic Attack Relief","slug":"my-heart-is-racing-and-i-don-t-know-why-10-minute-guided-calm-for-panic-attack-relief","published_at":"2026-06-15T02:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief-98140/my-heart-is-racing-and-i-don-t-know-why-10-minute-guided-calm-for-panic-attack-relief","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief-98140","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-heart-is-racing-and-i-don-t-know-why-10-minute-guided-calm-for-panic-attack-relief--71728139","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71728139/my_heart_is_racing_and_i_don_t_know_why_10_minute_guided_calm_for_panic_attack_relief.mp3","summary":"Have you ever woken up with a racing heart, a tight chest, or a sudden, overwhelming sense of dread? Whether it hits at 3:00 AM or in the middle of a Tuesday meeting, a panic attack can feel like a medical emergency. In today’s episode, we deconstruct the physiology of panic and provide you with the clinical tools to outlast the wave and return to calm. I’m Martin , a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic. Having sat with many people in the midst of a physical crisis, I’m here to tell you: your heart is not failing—it is protecting you . Time Chapters 00:00 – Identifying the \"Full Body Panic Signal\" 01:10 – Meet Martin: From Paramedic to Hypnotherapist 02:00 – The Physiology of Panic: Why Adrenaline Makes Your Chest Tight 03:15 – The 3-Minute Rule: Understanding the Biological Half-Life of Adrenaline 03:45 – The \"Brake Cable\" Breath: Guided Physiological Sigh 05:05 – Shoreline Visualization: Watching the Wave Break 07:45 – Grounding Affirmations for Lasting Calm 08:50 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Panic Recovery 10:40 – Final Thoughts: Coming Back to the Present Affirmations for Panic RecoveryLet these words land in your body to help signal to your nervous system that the \"emergency\" is over: “This is a panic attack; I am not in danger.” “My heart is strong; it is working to protect me, not hurt me.” “Adrenaline is clearing from my body with every breath I take.” “The wave is already breaking; I am already returning to calm.” “I have survived every panic attack before this, and I will survive this one too.” 3 Daily Caring Tips Name It to Tame It: When symptoms start, say \"This is a panic attack\" out loud. This shifts brain activity to your prefrontal cortex, the rational side of your mind. Don’t Leave the Room: Avoid the urge to flee. Staying in the location teaches…","meta_description":"Have you ever woken up with a racing heart, a tight chest, or a sudden, overwhelming sense of dread? 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