{"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":"Stop the Mental Loop | 10-Minute Guided Breathing Meditation","slug":"stop-the-mental-loop-10-minute-guided-breathing-meditation","published_at":"2026-05-08T02:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief-98140/stop-the-mental-loop-10-minute-guided-breathing-meditation","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief-98140","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-the-mental-loop-10-minute-guided-breathing-meditation--70796217","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70796217/stop_the_mental_loop_10_minute_breathing_meditation.mp3","summary":"Are you stuck in a mental loop? If your mind is playing the same worries on repeat, it can feel like a physical emergency. Today, we aren't just trying to \"think\" our way out of it—we are using science-backed stillness to physically reset your nervous system. I n this episode of Calming Anxiety , your host Martin (Clinical Hypnotherapist &amp; former Paramedic) leads you through a powerful vagus nerve reset designed to lower your cognitive load and interrupt the stress response. Through a specialized 4-2-6 breathing rhythm and NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) techniques, we signal to your brain that the mental loop is no longer a threat. Step out of the noise and back into the present with this 10-minute intervention. Inside This Meditation: The 4-2-6 Breathing Rhythm: A paramedic-tested technique to physically vent the pressure of looping thoughts. Somatic Tension Scan: Identifying and softening muscle bracing in the jaw and forehead to signal safety to the brain. The Blue Sky Visualization: Learning to see looping thoughts as drifting clouds rather than your reality. Cognitive Load Reduction: Shifting from \"high alert\" into active vagus nerve regulation. Episode Chapters: [00:00] – Immediate Grounding: Breaking the cycle of overthinking. [00:30] – Welcome to Calming Anxiety with Martin. [01:06] – Preparation: Finding your sanctuary and closing your eyes. [01:38] – The Vagus Nerve Reset: 4-2-6 Breathing for a busy mind. [02:37] – Somatic Scan: Releasing physical tension in the jaw and forehead. [04:49] – Visualization: The vast blue sky and drifting clouds. [05:28] – 5 Affirmations for Grounding Mental Fitness. [08:50] – 3 Daily Tips to Keep Overthinking at Bay. [09:56] – Outro and the Anxiety Breaker Course. Today’s Affirmations for Mental Fitness: Peace over Panic: I am a…","meta_description":"Are you stuck in a mental loop? If your mind is playing the same worries on repeat, it can feel like a physical emergency. 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