Description
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/
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief--4110266/support.
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/
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief--4110266/support.
Episodes
- 2026 / 8 / 11Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - The Hound of the Baskervilles - Chapter 12Sleep Story for Insomnia — The Hound of the Baskervilles, Chapter 12: Death on the Moor | A Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Audiobook | Books at Bedtime A sleep story for insomnia, read slowly and softly for anyone...
- 2026 / 8 / 11I Can’t Slow My Breathing Down — Panic Attack ReliefPanic Attack Relief — Mindful Breathing to Calm a Racing Chest | 10-Minute Guided Meditation with the Physiological Sigh Panic attack relief starts with one breath — and this ten-minute guided meditation...
- 2026 / 8 / 10Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - The Hound of the Baskervilles - Chapter 11Sleep Story for Insomnia — The Hound of the Baskervilles, Chapter 11: The Man on the Tor | Arthur Conan Doyle | Books at Bedtime A long, slow bedtime story for sleep and insomnia. Tonight, Chapter 11 of...
- 2026 / 8 / 10Morning Anxiety — A 10-Minute Nervous System Reset to Start Your Day CalmDo you wake up with a tight chest, a racing mind, or a low-level hum of dread before your day even begins? That is morning anxiety, and it is a completely physiological response. In this episode of Calming...
- 2026 / 8 / 9Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - The Hound of the Baskervilles - Chapter 10Sleep Story for Insomnia — The Hound of the Baskervilles, Chapter 10: Extract from the Diary of Dr Watson | Arthur Conan Doyle | Books at Bedtime A slow, calming bedtime story for sleep and insomnia. Tonight,...
- 2026 / 8 / 9I Am Enough, Even With My Mistakes — Guided MeditationCalming Anxiety | Finding Beauty in the Broken: A Guided Meditation for Self-AcceptanceIf you have arrived here today feeling like you are simply not enough, or if you are completely exhausted from being your...
- 2026 / 8 / 8Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - The Hound of the Baskervilles - Chapter 9Sleep Story for Insomnia — The Hound of the Baskervilles, Chapter 9: The Light Upon the Moor by Arthur Conan Doyle | Books at Bedtime If you can't sleep tonight, let this one carry you down. This is a long,...
- 2026 / 8 / 8Exhausted But Can't Sleep - Let's Calm Your Nervous SystemCan't Sleep? Stop Counting the Hours — Guided Meditation for Sleep Anxiety & Clock Watching | Coherence Breathing Can't sleep because you keep doing the maths? If I fall asleep right now, that's five...
- 2026 / 8 / 7Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - The Hound of the Baskervilles - Chapter 8Sleep Story for Insomnia — The Hound of the Baskervilles, Chapter 8: First Report of Dr Watson | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle | Books at Bedtime A calming bedtime story for sleep and insomnia, read slowly and...
- 2026 / 8 / 7Panic Attack Relief - After the Storm - 10 Minutes of Mindful CalmPanic Attack Relief — Calm the Numb, Shaky Aftermath | 10 Minute Guided Meditation for Anxiety Panic attack relief for the moment nobody talks about — the aftermath. The attack itself has passed, but the body...
- 2026 / 8 / 6Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - The Hound of the Baskervilles - Chapter 7Sleep Story for Insomnia — The Hound of the Baskervilles, Chapter 7: The Stapletons of Merripit House by Arthur Conan Doyle | Books at Bedtime A calming bedtime story for sleep and insomnia, read slowly and...
- 2026 / 8 / 6I'm So Tired of Starting Over - A Meditation for SetbacksI'm So Tired of Starting Over — Guided Meditation for Setbacks, Self-Doubt & Beginning Again | Coherence Breathing If you are so tired of starting over, this 10-minute guided meditation is for you....
- 2026 / 8 / 5Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - The Hound of the Baskervilles - Chapter 6The Hound of the Baskervilles, Chapter 6: Baskerville Hall by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A sleep story for anyone lying awake with a busy...
- 2026 / 8 / 5I Don't Feel Like Myself — Grounding Meditation to Reconnect and Feel SafeIf you found yourself quietly wondering, "Why do I feel disconnected from myself?" or waking up with the unsettling thought, "I just don't feel like myself anymore," you are not alone. That heavy, numb...
- 2026 / 8 / 4Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - The Hound of the Baskervilles - Chapter 5Sleep Story for Insomnia — The Hound of the Baskervilles, Chapter 5: Three Broken Threads | Books at Bedtime Drift off to sleep with a classic bedtime story. If insomnia has you lying awake, this gentle,...
- 2026 / 8 / 4How to Stop a Panic Attack — 10 Minute Guided Meditation for Panic AttacksPanic Attack Relief: 10 Minute Guided Meditation to Calm Down FastEpisode DescriptionIf you are feeling it right now—the racing heart, the tight chest, the shortness of breath, or a sudden surge of intense...
- 2026 / 8 / 3Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - The Hound of the Baskervilles - Chapter 4 .Fall Asleep to Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles (Chapter 4 | A Bedtime Sleep Story for Insomnia & Relaxation | Books at Bedtime Fall asleep to the timeless storytelling of Sherlock Holmes...
- 2026 / 8 / 3How to let go of stress - 10 minutes daily guided meditationIf you have been searching for how to let go of stress and quiet a busy, doubting mind, you are in exactly the right place. Welcome to your 10-minute daily guided meditation—a deliberate space designed to...
- 2026 / 8 / 2Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - The Hound of the Baskervilles - Chapter 3Fall Asleep to Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles (Chapter 3 — The Curse of the Baskervilles) | A Bedtime Sleep Story for Insomnia & Relaxation | Books at Bedtime Fall asleep to the timeless...
- 2026 / 8 / 2Why Do I Feel Like I Don't Deserve My Success — Imposter Syndrome AffirmationsThe Calming Anxiety Podcast | Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Self-DoubtSoothe your anxious thoughts, overcome self-doubt, and find your daily sanctuary with deep relaxation, mindful breathing techniques,...
- 2026 / 8 / 1Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - The Hound of the Baskervilles - Chapter 2Fall Asleep to Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles (Chapter 2 — The Curse of the Baskervilles) | A Bedtime Sleep Story for Insomnia & Relaxation | Books at Bedtime Fall asleep to the timeless...
- 2026 / 8 / 1I Feel Like I Am Never Enough - Meditation to Stop Negative ThinkingThe Calming Anxiety Podcast | Silencing the Voice of "Never Enough"Gently put down the inner critic and find your daily sanctuary with soothing anxiety relief, breathing techniques, and expert hypnotherapy.If...
- 2026 / 7 / 31Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - Sherlock Holmes - The Hound of the Baskervilles - Chapter 1Fall Asleep to Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles (Chapter 1) — A Bedtime Sleep Story for Insomnia & Relaxation | Books at Bedtime Fall asleep to the timeless storytelling of Sherlock Holmes...
- 2026 / 7 / 31I’m Feeling Anxious : A 10-Minute Reset for Panic and Racing ThoughtsI’m Feeling Anxious? This 10-minute reset for panic and racing thoughts is designed to pull you out of the noise and back into the quiet architecture of the present moment. Whether you are experiencing high...
- 2026 / 7 / 30Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - Where Love is, God Is by TolstoySleep Story for Insomnia & Deep Relaxation — Where Love Is, God Is by Leo Tolstoy | Books at Bedtime A slow, calming sleep story to quiet a racing mind and help you fall asleep — and stay asleep. If...
- 2026 / 7 / 30Why Calm People Still Burn Out - Guided Meditation for a Calmer SoulHave you ever wondered why you can show up perfectly, stay calm under pressure, and hold everything together for everyone else, yet still feel like you are quietly running on empty? In today’s episode of...
- 2026 / 7 / 29Books at Bedtime By Calming Anxiety - HOW THE CAMEL GOT HIS HUMP by Rudyard KiplingHow the Camel Got His Hump by Rudyard Kipling — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep, Insomnia & Deep Relaxation | Books at Bedtime A gentle bedtime story to help you fall asleep — read slowly and softly by...
- 2026 / 7 / 29Brain Fog Relief — A Guided Meditation for When You Know What to Do but Can't Get GoingAre you stuck in heavy brain fog, unable to get going even though you know exactly what you need to do today? When your list is right there but your mind feels wrapped in cotton wool, this 10-minute guided...
- 2026 / 7 / 28Books at Bedtime By Calming Anxiety - How the Leopard Got His Spots by Rudyard KiplingHow the Leopard Got His Spots by Rudyard Kipling — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep, Insomnia & Deep Relaxation | Books at Bedtime A soothing bedtime story to help you fall asleep — read slowly and...
- 2026 / 7 / 28Why Do I Feel So Lonely Even With People Around — A Guided Meditation for Social IsolationFeeling Lonely in a Crowd? Guided Meditation for Loneliness and Social AnxietyEpisode DescriptionWhy do you feel so lonely, even with people around you? If you are struggling with the social isolation of the...
- 2026 / 7 / 27Books at Bedtime By Calming Anxiety - The Beginning of The Armadillos by Rudyard KiplingThe Beginning of the Armadillos by Rudyard Kipling — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep, Insomnia & Deep Relaxation | Books at Bedtime Let sleep come gently tonight with a soothing bedtime story, read...
- 2026 / 7 / 27Why Do I Feel Sick Every Time I Check My Bank Balance.alpDo you feel a wave of nausea or physical sickness the exact moment you open your banking app? Financial dread triggers the exact same fight-or-flight nervous system response as physical danger. In this...
- 2026 / 7 / 26Books at Bedtime By Calming Anxiety - The Cat That Walked By Himself by Rudyard KiplingSettle in for a soothing bedtime story to help you drift off to sleep: Rudyard Kipling's "The Cat That Walked by Himself," read in full as part of Coffee Break for the Soul, within our Books at Bedtime...
- 2026 / 7 / 26Why Is My Cortisol So High Right Now A 10-Minute Reset.alpWhy is my cortisol so high right now? Why does my body feel wired, jittery, and constantly buzzing on a chemical surge I didn't ask for, even when absolutely nothing is wrong? If you are asking yourself these...
- 2026 / 7 / 25The Elephant's Child by Rudyard Kipling — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at BedtimeDrift off to a soothing bedtime story for grown-ups and little ones alike: Rudyard Kipling's "The Elephant's Child," read in full as part of Coffee Break for the Soul, within our Books at Bedtime collection....
- 2026 / 7 / 25I Wake Up Already Overwhelmed — A Calm Morning ResetCalming Anxiety | Healing Morning Anxiety and Finding Calm in the ChaosDo you wake up with your mind immediately racing before your feet even touch the floor? If you are feeling overwhelmed by morning...
- 2026 / 7 / 24Building Your Aura of Calm - 10 Minute Guided Meditation for a Positive LifeDo you ever walk out of a room feeling completely drained or heavier than when you walked in? If you are an empath or a highly sensitive person (HSP), you aren’t just hearing people—you are absorbing their...
- 2026 / 7 / 23Catching Glimmers In The Golden Hour A 10 Minute Meditation For Long Summer EveningsIf the long golden evenings of summer make you feel a heavy sense of guilt—like you should be out doing something productive with all that beautiful light—and instead you just feel restless and unable to...
- 2026 / 7 / 22I'm Too Tense To Fall Asleep A 10-Minute Progressive Muscle RelaxationIf your body simply will not switch off tonight, if you are lying there with your jaw clenched, shoulders up by your ears, and a racing mind that just won’t settle, this session was built for exactly this...
- 2026 / 7 / 21Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - The Escape by Katherine MansfieldBooks at Bedtime: The Escape by Katherine MansfieldStep away from the noise of your day and allow your mind to settle. Tonight, cozy up under the blankets for a beautifully measured reading of Katherine...
- 2026 / 7 / 21I Can't Let This Go - A Guided Meditation to Release Negative AnchorsIf there is a painful memory, an old grudge, or a person you keep replaying in your mind, today is your day to let go of what no longer serves you. Releasing the past isn't about pretending it didn't happen;...
- 2026 / 7 / 20Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - Sun and Moon by Katherine MansfieldWelcome to a quiet space for your mind. Tonight, sink into your pillows for a gentle, slow-paced reading of Katherine Mansfield’s classic short story, Sun and Moon.Stepping into the perspective of two young...
- 2026 / 7 / 20I Can't Stop Worrying About Money -- A Guided Meditation for Financial AnxietyIf checking your bank balance leaves you with a tight knot in your chest, or if paying the monthly bills feels like a battle you can't win, this episode is your sanctuary. Financial anxiety is not a personal...
- 2026 / 7 / 19Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - Bliss by Katherine MansfliedWelcome to another calming edition of Books at Bedtime, brought to you by the Calming Anxiety podcast and the Anchored app. Tonight, we invite you to step away from the noise of the day, settle into a...
- 2026 / 7 / 19My Thoughts Are Not Facts — 10 Minute Guided Meditation for Anxious Thoughts and WorryOverwhelmed by urgent, looping worries? Join Clinical Hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett for a 10-minute somatic reset. Learn to activate your vagus nerve using the 4-2-6 breathing technique,...
- 2026 / 7 / 18Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - BEYOND THE BAYOU by Kate Chopin📲 JOIN THE "ANCHORED" EXCLUSIVE iOS OPEN BETA NOW: Looking for a sanctuary of peace for your nightly routine? Get early access to my brand new app, Anchored. Explore a vast, dedicated library of over 3,000...
- 2026 / 7 / 18I Can't Stop the Anxious Thoughts — Box Breathing & Affirmations for Anxiety ControlIf your mind is spiraling, your thoughts are looping, or your racing brain feels completely out of control, this session is exactly what you need to find. In just 10 minutes, we use a clinically proven box...
- 2026 / 7 / 17Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - A Respectable Woman by Kate ChoppinHere are the optimized podcast show notes designed to grab attention, engage listeners looking for a sleep aid, and feed the Apple Podcast algorithm with highly targeted keywords for sleep, insomnia, and...
- 2026 / 7 / 17I Dread Sunday Evenings - 10 Minute Guided MeditationDoes a heavy feeling of dread start to build in your chest every single Sunday evening? You are not alone. In this deeply supportive 10-minute session, clinical hypnotherapist and former frontline paramedic...
- 2026 / 7 / 16Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - The Kiss by Kate ChopinWelcome to Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety. Tonight, let your busy mind drift away with a softly spoken, relaxing audiobook narration of Kate Chopin’s classic short story, The Kiss. Designed specifically...