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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 / 4 / 2
    NSDR for Deep Sleep The Evening Wind Down for Nervous System Recovery (Part 3 of 3)

    The day is done, and that chapter is now closed. Whether your day went to plan or felt like an uphill struggle, your only job right now is to rest. Join Martin, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic,...

  • 2026 / 4 / 2
    Midday Decision Fatigue The Vagus Nerve Reset for Burnout Prevention (Part 2 of 3)

    Is it only 1:00 PM and your brain already feels like a browser with thirty-seven tabs open? You aren't lazy; you are experiencing decision fatigue—a physical state of nervous system exhaustion.In Part 2 of...

  • 2026 / 4 / 1
    Morning Anxiety Relief The Nervous System Reset for Anticipatory Stress (Part 1 of 3)

    Do you wake up with an immediate weight in your chest or a sense of dread before your feet even hit the floor?. You are experiencing anticipatory anxiety—your mind’s attempt to live in a future that hasn't...

  • 2026 / 3 / 31
    How to Stop a Panic Attack Prevention & Calm Before the Storm

    How to Stop a Panic Attack | Prevention & Calm Before the StormYou know that feeling. Something shifts. Your heart taps a little louder. Your breathing shortens. A thought arrives — what if this is it?...

  • 2026 / 3 / 30
    SYMPTOM SURFING HEALTH ANXIETY RELIEF

    Health Anxiety Relief: Symptom Surfing — Ride the Wave, Not the Worry | 10-Minute Guided Meditation Do you find yourself scanning your body for signs something is wrong? Googling symptoms at 2am? Caught in...

  • 2026 / 3 / 29
    After the Panic Attack Guided Recovery for When The Storm Has Passed

    After the Panic Attack | Guided Recovery for When The Storm Has Passed After a panic attack, your body needs guided recovery — not more fear. This 13-minute panic attack recovery meditation helps you heal...

  • 2026 / 3 / 28
    Health Anxiety Relief—Stop the Panic When You Feel Unwell

    Are you currently scanning your body for symptoms or asking yourself, "Am I okay?". If you are experiencing health anxiety—that overwhelming fear that something is physically wrong—this session is designed to...

  • 2026 / 3 / 27
    The 10-Minute Nervous System Reset NSDR for Subconscious Calm

    Stop a panic attack fast and regulate your nervous system in just 10 minutes. This science-backed NSDR protocol (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) is a natural remedy for social anxiety, workplace stress, and the Sunday...

  • 2026 / 3 / 26
    HEALTH ANXIETY RELIEF – GUIDED MEDITATION WHEN WORRY WON'T STOP

    Are you finding it impossible to stop the worry today? If you are caught in a cycle of checking, scanning, and returning to the same health-related thoughts over and over, you are not alone. This is health...

  • 2026 / 3 / 25
    Illness Anxiety Relief – Guided Meditation For Health Worries

    Are you caught in a constant cycle of checking, scanning, and worrying about your health? Illness anxiety can make every physical sensation feel like a catastrophic event. In this session, Martin Hewlett—a...

  • 2026 / 3 / 24
    CAN'T STOP WORRYING ABOUT YOUR HEALTH – GUIDED MEDITATION

    Do you find yourself lying awake, unable to stop worrying about your health? When the house is quiet and the world slows down, health anxiety and "symptom checking" can become overwhelming.In this session,...

  • 2026 / 3 / 23
    Calm Your Mind Now : Guided Breathing to Stop Panic and Overthinking

    Struggling with a racing heart, overthinking, or the edge of a panic attack? In this session, Martin—a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic—guides you through a physical and mental reset to move from...

  • 2026 / 3 / 22
    Health Anxiety Relief — 10 Minute Guided Meditation

    Do you constantly check your body for signs something is wrong? If you find yourself Googling symptoms at 2 AM or convinced that every flutter in your chest is a crisis, this 10-minute session is designed for...

  • 2026 / 3 / 22
    Why Can't I Sleep — Anxiety Relief Bedtime Meditation

    Are you exhausted but find your mind racing the moment your head hits the pillow? The harder you try to force sleep, the wider awake you feel. Tonight, we stop "trying."In this episode of Calming Anxiety,...

  • 2026 / 3 / 21
    Why Do I Feel Worthless — Anxiety Relief Meditation

    Why Do I Feel Worthless? — Anxiety Relief MeditationDo you ever feel like you’re just not enough? That the whispers of self-doubt are louder than your own voice? You aren’t alone, and more importantly, those...

  • 2026 / 3 / 20
    Help me breathe 10-Minute Triage for Instant Panic Relief

    Help Me Breathe: 10-Minute Triage for Instant Panic ReliefIf you have clicked on this episode because you are struggling right now, I hear you. Your mind is searching for relief, and your body is saying,...

  • 2026 / 3 / 19
    Quiet a Racing Mind 10-Min Meditation to Stop Overthinking

    Are you struggling with analysis paralysis or an anxiety loop that won't quit? That racing mind is simply your brain trying to solve a problem that doesn't exist in the present moment. In this 10-minute...

  • 2026 / 3 / 18
    Can't breathe anxiety attack – guided panic relief exercise

    Feeling like you can't breathe or that your chest is tight? You are safe. This episode is a targeted guided panic relief exercise designed to help you stop a panic attack and down-regulate your nervous system...

  • 2026 / 3 / 17
    How to Stop a Panic Attack Fast 10 Minute Vagus Nerve Reset & Physiological Sigh for Instant Anxiety Relief

    Struggling with intrusive thoughts, a racing heart, or the overwhelming weight of anticipatory anxiety? In today’s session, we move beyond basic mindfulness and dive into neuroscience-backed tools designed to...

  • 2026 / 3 / 16
    Self-Worth & Anxiety Relief: Guided Affirmations for Inner Peace

    Stop the cycle of defining your worth by your productivity. In this episode, Martin, a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, leads you through a powerful box-breathing technique to instantly calm the...

  • 2026 / 3 / 15
    How to Fix 'Digital Brain Rot' A 10-Minute System Reboot for Your Mind

    Do you feel like your brain is "full" after scrolling? In this episode, Martin (Clinical Hypnotherapist and former Paramedic) addresses the 2026 phenomenon of Digital Brain Rot—the mental fog caused by a...

  • 2026 / 3 / 14
    Your Coffee Break for the Soul - Pocket Podcast Meditation

    Take a deep breath and pause. You’ve made it to the weekend, and you deserve a few minutes to simply be.Welcome to your Coffee Break for the Soul, a special weekend pocket session designed to give you instant...

  • 2026 / 3 / 14
    Stop Trying to Be Calm: A Meditation for Healing Fatigue & Anxiety

    Have you ever felt "over-meditated" but still anxious? In today’s episode, Martin (Clinical Hypnotherapist and former Paramedic) gets honest about "Healing Fatigue"—that heavy, "bleugh" feeling we get when...

  • 2026 / 3 / 13
    Sleep Well, Live Better Your World Sleep Day Survival Guide

    Sleep Well, Live Better | Your World Sleep Day Survival GuideIf it’s 3 AM and you’re staring at the ceiling calculating how much sleep you’ll get if you fall asleep right now, you aren't just tired—you're...

  • 2026 / 3 / 12
    The Panic Hangover : Reclaiming Your Energy After an Anxiety Spike

    Are you struggling with a panic hangover? If you’ve survived a sympathetic nervous system surge, you are likely experiencing an adrenaline crash that leaves you feeling "weird," exhausted, and emotionally...

  • 2026 / 3 / 11
    Why Can't I Love Myself 10 Minutes to Calm Anxiety & Find Self-Compassion

    Why is it so hard to be kind to yourself? If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and struggled with self-worth, you aren't alone. In this 10-minute session, we stop the cycle of self-judgment and the inner-child...

  • 2026 / 3 / 10
    Deep Sleep Now 10 Min Nervous System Reset for Anxiety & Insomnia

    Struggling with a racing mind or insomnia? Fall asleep fast with this 10-minute sleep meditation designed to bridge the gap between daily noise and nightly stillness. We use a specialized nervous system reset...

  • 2026 / 3 / 9
    Deep Sleep for Overthinking A 10-Minute Anxiety Relief Guided Meditation

    Deep Sleep for Overthinking: A 10-Minute Anxiety Relief Guided MeditationAre you struggling to quiet a racing mind before bed? If your "what-ifs" are keeping you from the rest you deserve, this session is...

  • 2026 / 3 / 8
    Panic Attack Help Nervous System Mastery & Deeper Clarity (Part 3)

    Panic Attack Help: Nervous System Mastery & Deeper Clarity (Part 3)You have traveled through the storm, and now the clouds are beginning to part. While Part 1 focused on finding the switch to quiet the...

  • 2026 / 3 / 7
    Anxiety Relief Nervous System Reset and Vagus Nerve Healing (Part 2 of 3)

    If you feel like you’ve been living on autopilot in a constant state of high alert, your body is likely stuck in a stress loop. In part two of our series on finding deeper clarity, we move beyond simple...

  • 2026 / 3 / 6
    I Can’t Calm Down – 5 Minute Breathing Exercise for Instant Relief

    Have you ever felt like you just can't calm down? When your chest feels tight and your mind is racing, you don't need theory—you need a biological reset. In this 5-minute "Pocket Podcast," Martin (Clinical...

  • 2026 / 3 / 6
    Panic Attack Help A Guided Breathing Anchor for Instant Calm (Part 1 of 3)

    Are you feeling stuck in survival mode, battling a racing heart, or overwhelmed by digital overload? In today’s episode, we step away from the noise and focus on somatic healing to bring your body back to a...

  • 2026 / 3 / 5
    Stop a Panic Attack Fast 10 Minute Guided Meditation for Immediate Relief & Anxiety Control

    If you feel like you’re losing control right now, take a deep breath. You are safe. Whether you are searching for how to stop a panic attack instantly or you’re in the middle of a wave of overwhelming...

  • 2026 / 3 / 4
    Morning Anxiety Relief : The 5-Minute Grounding Routine for Dread

    If you are currently thinking, "I woke up with anxiety" and you need to stop morning dread fast, this session is for you. That heavy, racing feeling in your chest the moment you open your eyes is a cortisol...

  • 2026 / 3 / 3
    Help Me Sleep A 10-Minute Talk Down for a Racing Mind and Restless Body

    If you are lying awake right now thinking "Help me sleep" because you can't stop overthinking, this session is specifically for you. Clinical hypnotherapist Martin Hewlett provides a sleep talk down to help...

  • 2026 / 3 / 2
    Panic Attack Help : Calm Your Nervous System Fast (10 Minute Guided Meditation)

    If you are experiencing a panic attack right now, this session is designed to provide immediate relief. Using clinical hypnotherapy and somatic grounding techniques, former paramedic Martin Hewlett guides you...

  • 2026 / 3 / 2
    NSDR Protocol for Anxiety Relief 10 Minute Non-Sleep Deep Rest (Yoga Nidra for Stress & Neuroplasticity)

    Reset your nervous system in just 10 minutes with this science-backed NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) protocol. Hosted by Clinical Hypnotherapist Martin Hewlett, this session is designed to shift you from...

  • 2026 / 3 / 1
    The Gentle Reset Releasing Mental Tension and Nervous System Fatigue

    Are you carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? In this 10-minute guided meditation for anxiety, host Martin leads you through a powerful spring reset designed to physically guide your body back...

  • 2026 / 3 / 1
    Calm Your Racing Mind A 10-Minute Guided Meditation for Anxiety Relief and Nervous System Regulation

    Are you feeling overwhelmed by racing thoughts or a sense of constant unease? In this session of the Calming Anxiety Podcast, host Martin leads you through a powerful 10-minute guided meditation for anxiety...

  • 2026 / 2 / 28
    Sustaining Calm: A 10-Minute Reset to Protect Your Energy and Quiet the Mind

    Sustaining Calm: A 10-Minute Reset to Protect Your Energy and Quiet the MindIf you’re feeling the "end of the month" heaviness or the pressure to maintain an unsustainable pace, this session is your...

  • 2026 / 2 / 27
    Affirmations for Inner Peace A Guided Meditation to Overcome Burnout

    Are you feeling physically and mentally exhausted by the weight of the world? Join clinical hypnotherapist Martin Hewlett for this specialized 10-minute guided meditation designed to help you overcome burnout...

  • 2026 / 2 / 26
    Somatic Healing for Burnout A 10-Minute February Reset

    10-Minute Somatic Reset for February BurnoutIs the mid-winter slump catching up with you? By late February, many of us feel the weight of "February Burnout"—that specific moment where New Year energy fades...

  • 2026 / 2 / 25
    Stop Overthinking : A 10-Minute Nervous System Reset for High-Functioning Anxiety

    Do you feel like your mind is on a constant loop of "what-ifs"? If you are struggling with high-functioning anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or a nervous system that feels stuck on high alert, this clinical...

  • 2026 / 2 / 24
    The 2026 Nervous System Reset Release the Noise & Reclaim Your Center

    Stop the digital spiral and signal safety to your body in just 10 minutes.Are you carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? In an era of constant information overload, the "noise" isn't just...

  • 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,...