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Calming Anxiety
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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.
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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/calminganxiety/zoom-hypnotherapyJoin our Community: Share your journey in the Calming Anxiety Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmingAnxiety/

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Episodes
  • 2026 / 2 / 23
    10-Minute Vagus Nerve Reset Quiet the Racing Mind & Reclaim Your Calm

    Struggling with a racing mind or physical tension that just won’t quit? In today’s episode of Calming Anxiety, clinical hypnotherapist Martin Hewlett guides you through a powerful 10-minute somatic reset. We...

  • 2026 / 2 / 22
    Calming Anxiety: 10 Minute Mindful Reset for Stress Relief and Inner Clarity

    Feeling overwhelmed by the noise of the world? Join Martin for a powerful 10-minute guided meditation designed to help you lower the volume on external stress and return to your "factory settings" of inner...

  • 2026 / 2 / 21
    The Nervous System Defrag: Somatic Calm for the 2026 Sun Year

    Stop trying to "fix" your thoughts and start regulating your biology.In this 10-minute somatic meditation, Martin guides you through a "Nervous System Defrag" designed specifically for the high-intensity...

  • 2026 / 2 / 20
    Daily Meditation for Anxiety: A Gentle Reset to Regulate Your Nervous System and Stop Overthinking (2026 Morning Routine)

    Stop overthinking and reclaim your calm in just 10 minutes.In this 2026 fresh start session, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett guides you through a gentle nervous system reset...

  • 2026 / 2 / 19
    10 Minute Nervous System Reset Release Overthinking and Return to Baseline

    If you are struggling with generalized anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or the overwhelming pressure of a new year, this 10-minute mindfulness reset is your safe harbor. Join Martin for a powerful guided...

  • 2026 / 2 / 18
    10-Minute Morning Reset A Guided Meditation for Clarity, Emotional Healing, and Your 2026 New Beginning

    10-Minute Morning Reset: A Guided Meditation for Clarity and Inner PeaceStop for just a second. If you’ve woken up today feeling like your mind is racing or you're stuck in an exhaustive loop of overthinking,...

  • 2026 / 2 / 17
    Somatic Reset 10 Minutes to Turn Off Your Panic Response

    Finding tranquility in a busy world shouldn't be another task on your to-do list. This episode of Calming Anxiety offers a 10-minute somatic reset designed to help you transition from "optimization mode" to a...

  • 2026 / 2 / 16
    10-Minute Anxiety Reset Quiet the Mind & Release the Day

    Calming Anxiety: Guided Meditation & Mindfulness for Mental FitnessDo you feel like your mind is a browser with far too many tabs open? Are you stuck in a loop of overthinking, rehearsing disasters, or...

  • 2026 / 2 / 15
    Calming Anxiety I Move Past the Darkness (10-Minute Mindfulness for Anxiety Relief)

    Do you feel like your past is a heavy anchor preventing you from moving forward? In this episode of Calming Anxiety, we practice the powerful affirmation: "I move past the darkness of my past." Whether you...

  • 2026 / 2 / 14
    10 Minute Morning Meditation for Anxiety Relief, Manifestation and Daily Intentions for a Miracle 2026

    Feeling the weight of "optimization mode"? If you woke up today feeling like your motivation has worn off, you are not alone. In this 10-minute session, clinical hypnotherapist Martin guides you through a...

  • 2026 / 2 / 14
    Release the Past & Embrace Inner Peace 10-Minute Guided Meditation for Anxiety Relief

    If your mind feels like a browser with too many tabs open, it’s time to detach from the noise. In this session, we use the "double inhale" breath hack—the fastest way to reset your nervous system and turn off...

  • 2026 / 2 / 13
    10 Min Somatic Healing for Empaths & Nervous System Regulation (Pt 3)

    This episode of Calming Anxiety focuses on transitioning from survival mode to a state of soul alignment and spiritual grounding. In Part 3 of our "Winter Radiant Journey," titled The Energy Bloom, your guide...

  • 2026 / 2 / 12
    Protect Your Energy: Guided Meditation for Empaths & Anxiety Relief Boundary Setting & Mental Shielding

    Stop apologizing for your boundaries and start protecting your peace. Are you feeling drained by the "external noise" of a chaotic world? In this 10-minute guided meditation, we explore the essential...

  • 2026 / 2 / 11
    10 Min Meditation Give Yourself Permission To Be Happy (Somatic Nervous System Reset)

    Stop waiting for the perfect circumstances to feel joy. In this 10-minute mindfulness for beginners journey, we shift your mindset from reactive to intentional, providing deep anxiety relief and restorative...

  • 2026 / 2 / 10
    I Choose to See Miracle A 10 Minute Somatic Reset for Anxiety Relief & Inner Peace

    Stop running on optimization mode. Today, we change your metric of success from productivity to the miracles existing right in front of you. This 10-minute somatic reset is a guided journey designed for...

  • 2026 / 2 / 9
    Calming Anxiety : 10 Minute Guided Meditations to Reset Your Nervous System & Find Daily Peace

    This episode of Calming Anxiety is a restorative mindfulness for beginners guide designed to help you reclaim your inner peace from the noise of the world. In today’s session, we perform a deep dive into the...

  • 2026 / 2 / 8
    The Holiday Presence Deep Stillness and Winter Resilience

    In this Mid Winter session, Martin guides you through a profound ten-minute journey into the heart of peace. As we navigate the complexities of the season, this episode serves as your "coffee break for the...

  • 2026 / 2 / 7
    Honoring Your Capacity: 10 Minute Guided Meditation for Vitality and Anxiety Relief

    Stop running on "optimization mode" and reclaim your restorative power. In this session, we shift the metric of success from how much you produce to how well you rest. If you've been carrying the weight of...

  • 2026 / 2 / 6
    Finding Your Glimmers: A Somatic Reset

    Is your nervous system stuck in "danger mode"? In this 10-minute somatic reset, we retrain your mind to stop scanning for threats and start hunting for Glimmers—those micro-moments of safety that physically...

  • 2026 / 2 / 5
    Winter Radiance (Part 3) Awakening Your New Energy

    Are you ready to stop just surviving the winter and start blooming? In this finale of our Winter Radiance mini-series, we move from "protection mode" into "thriving mode." You have rested, you have healed,...

  • 2026 / 2 / 4
    Guided Meditation for Winter Burnout: Protecting Your Energy (Part 2)

    Do you feel like the world is draining your battery faster than you can recharge it? In the depth of winter, it is easy to feel exposed to stress, negativity, and burnout.Welcome to Part 2 of the Winter...

  • 2026 / 2 / 3
    10 million downloads

    10 Million Thank Yous from the VanA milestone moment for the Calming Anxiety tribe.Today is a deeply surreal day. As I sit here in the van, looking out at the world with just my microphone and four wheels, I...

  • 2026 / 2 / 3
    Guided Meditation for Winter Burnout Rekindling Your Inner Spark (Part 1)

    Feeling the February slump? This 10-minute guided meditation for women’s anxiety and winter burnout helps you release seasonal fatigue and reconnect with your inner light.In this session, specifically...

  • 2026 / 2 / 2
    The February Reset: Melt Anxiety & Manifest Ease

    Guided Meditation for Winter Burnout: Rekindling Your Inner Spark  Feeling the mid-winter slump?This 10-minute guided meditation for winter burnout and seasonal anxiety helps you hit a hard reset on your...

  • 2026 / 2 / 1
    Stop Panic Attacks Instantly The 3-Minute Nervous System Reset

    Feel a panic attack coming on? Whether you are in a high-stakes meeting, driving, or in a crowded space, this 3-minute "Pocket Podcast" is your emergency circuit breaker for instant anxiety relief.In this...

  • 2026 / 2 / 1
    10 Minute Anxiety Rescue: The Art of Detachment

    Does your mind feel like a browser with too many tabs open? Are you stuck in a loop of replaying the past or rehearsing disasters for a future that hasn't happened?In this episode of Calming Anxiety, we...

  • 2026 / 1 / 31
    10 Minute Morning Meditation: The "Golden Hour" Mindset Switch

    How you spend the first hour of your day sets the trajectory for everything that follows. This is known as the "Golden Hour." If you start your morning feeling rushed, reactive, or groggy, the rest of the day...

  • 2026 / 1 / 30
    10 Minute Nervous System Reset The Shield of Warmth

    Do you feel emotionally drained, exposed, or constantly on edge? You are not alone. In late 2025, "emotional fatigue" is the number one reason people turn to meditation.In this episode of Calming Anxiety, we...

  • 2026 / 1 / 29
    Emergency Calm 4 Minutes to Stop a Panic Attack

    Is your nervous system in a state of high-stress or panic? Stop for just four minutes for this "Pocket Podcast" first-aid session designed to provide instant panic relief and vagus nerve regulation.In this...

  • 2026 / 1 / 29
    Stop the Overwhelm 10 Minute Midday Reset for Stress Relief

    Does your brain feel like a web browser with 100 tabs open? If you can’t find where the music is coming from, it’s time to pause.In this 10-minute guided reset, Martin (Clinical Hypnotherapist) walks you...

  • 2026 / 1 / 28
    10 Minute Morning Meditation for Positive Energy & Happiness

    Do you wake up feeling heavy, anxious, or just tempted to pull the covers back over your head? Give yourself just 10 minutes today to shift your entire mindset from "tired" to "limitless."In this guided...

  • 2026 / 1 / 27
    The Summit The View from the Top (Part 5 of 5)

    Welcome to the finale of our mini-series. We started frozen in the ice, we flowed with the river, we expanded into the field, and we climbed the mountain. Now, we stand at the top.Today isn't about doing; it...

  • 2026 / 1 / 26
    The 3-Minute Burnout Reset

    3-Minute Micro Rest: The Strategic Pause for BurnoutIs your soul feeling as tired as your body?In a world optimized for metrics and constant output, it’s easy to feel like a machine that’s running out of...

  • 2026 / 1 / 26
    Letter to the Listener: It’s Time to Break the Circuit

    I wanted to take a few minutes today to speak to you heart to heart. After reading your messages about wanting a more robust way to truly break the cycle of anxious thinking, I have built something...

  • 2026 / 1 / 26
    The Ascent: Overcoming Obstacles & Building Resilience (Part 4 of 5)

    Welcome to Part 4 of our 5-part mini-series, "The Ascent."It is easy to find peace when the ground is flat and the sun is shining, but life isn't always a meadow—sometimes it is a mountain. In today’s...

  • 2026 / 1 / 25
    The Open Field: Creating Mental Space (Part 3 of 5)

    When anxiety hits, our world often feels like it’s shrinking. We feel trapped, cornered, and constricted. Today, we push back the walls.Welcome to Part 3 of the "From Frozen to Free" mini-series. We have left...

  • 2026 / 1 / 24
    The Thaw: Finding Your Flow (Part 2 of 5)

    Do you feel "frozen" in anxiety or stuck in a mental rut? Today, we don't try to break the ice—we simply warm it.In Part 2 of our "From Frozen to Free" mini-series, we move from acknowledging your tension to...

  • 2026 / 1 / 23
    Nervous System Reset: Frozen to Flow (Part 1) & New Year Burnout

    Has the New Year energy already worn off? You aren't losing momentum—you might be experiencing a biological crash.In this episode of Calming Anxiety, we begin our special 5-part mini-series, "Frozen to Flow."...

  • 2026 / 1 / 22
    10 Minute Deep Anxiety Reset Instant Calm for Mind & Body

    Feel immediate relief from anxiety in just 10 minutes. This session is a guided somatic healing practice designed to lower cortisol, regulate your nervous system, and activate your vagus nerve for deep inner...

  • 2026 / 1 / 21
    The Morning Reset Awakening Positive Energy

    Episode Summary Whatever happened yesterday is gone. Whatever is happening tomorrow hasn’t arrived. You are right here, at the starting line of a brand new day.In this powerful "Morning Reset" session, host...

  • 2026 / 1 / 20
    Gratitude Affirmations: Choosing to See The Beautiy

    Join host Martin Hewlett for a gentle, transformative session dedicated to shifting your perspective from lack to abundance. In this episode of Calming Anxiety, we explore the concept that our mindset is like...

  • 2026 / 1 / 19
    Beat The Blues Positive Energy Meditation to Reset Your Day

    A special 10-minute session to combat "Blue Monday" or any day where you need to clear negativity and raise your vibration. Join host Martin Hewlett for a gentle yet powerful guided meditation designed to...

  • 2026 / 1 / 18
    Blue Monday Antidote: Turning Grey Skies Gold

    Tomorrow, the news and social media might tell you it is "Blue Monday"—statistically the saddest day of the year. But here is the secret: that is just a story. You do not have to read from that script.In this...

  • 2026 / 1 / 17
    The 4-Minute Vagal Flip Social Anxiety Reset

    The 4-Minute Vagus Nerve Flip: Reset Social Anxiety with NSDR & Physiological SighsStop the social anxiety spiral in under 4 minutes. In this guided reset, you will use the "Vagal Flip" and physiological...

  • 2026 / 1 / 17
    Failed Resolutions? The Gentle Way to Restart

    Has the shiny, frantic energy of the New Year already started to fade? If you are suffering from a "resolution hangover" or feeling the heavy blanket of guilt because you’ve missed a workout or broken a...

  • 2026 / 1 / 16
    10 Minute Guided Meditation for Self Love & Mindful Clarity (Part 3)

    In a world that demands constant action, we often forget that our true power lies in stillness. Welcome to Part 3 of our Calming Anxiety mini-series.Today, Martin (your host and clinical hypnotherapist)...

  • 2026 / 1 / 15
    Anxiety Relief: Mid-Day Calm in 4 Minutes

    4 Minutes of Instant Calm: The Physiological Sigh CircuitDo you feel like the urgency of the day is taking over?Stop for just four minutes to reset your nervous system and reclaim your focus. In this "Pocket...

  • 2026 / 1 / 14
    Letting Go of Fear and Panic 10 Minute Meditation (Part 1)

    Are you looking to stop panic attacks instantly or find immediate relief from a racing mind? In this powerful 10-minute session of Calming Anxiety, Martin, a Clinical Hypnotherapist, guides you through a...

  • 2026 / 1 / 13
    Stop a Panic Attack The 3-6-9 Stealth Method

    Stop a panic attack or social anxiety instantly without anyone noticing. In this "Pocket Podcast," former paramedic Martin Hewlett teaches you the 3-6-9 Stealth Method—a physiological breathing hack designed...

  • 2026 / 1 / 13
    Digital Detox Clear Your 'Mental Cache' (10 Min Reset)

    In this episode of Calming Anxiety, we step away from the relentless stream of the digital world. Living in the age of AI and infinite scrolling often demands that we are constantly "on," processing data and...