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Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis & Panic Attack Relief

Martin Hewlett - Calming Anxiety

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

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10:43

Is It the Heat or Is It Anxiety 10-Minute Reset for...

Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis &... ·

2026/06/25

Your heart is racing, your head feels foggy, and you can't tell if this is the summer heat or if this is a panic attack starting. If you’ve been searching for answers about heat anxiety or wondering why rising temperatures make your panic symptoms worse, you are not imagining it. In this episode of Calming Anxiety, Martin—clinical hypnotherapist and former frontline paramedic—explains the biological overlap between heat waves and panic. Discover how extreme heat lowers your interoception (your

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31:47

Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - The Time...

Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis &... ·

2026/06/24

Welcome back to Books at Bedtime. Tonight, let your mind drift away from the stresses of the day as we journey back into the shifting landscapes of H.G. Wells' classic science fiction masterpiece. If you are searching for an effective bedtime story for grown-ups to quiet a racing mind, this chapter offers the perfect escape. In Chapter 8, our Time Traveler begins to look beneath the beautiful, serene surface of the year 802,701. As he discovers a strange network of deep ventilation shafts and

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10:25

Somatic Release for Burnout The 10-Minute Micro-Rest...

Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis &... ·

2026/06/24

Somatic release for burnout is more than just rest—it’s about expanding your nervous system capacity. In this 10-minute micro-rest protocol, former paramedic Martin guides you through a bottom-up approach to lower your allostatic load and find nervous system alignment.In this clinical somatic session, you will explore:Bottom-Up Regulation: Learn why the "body keeps score" and how to signal safety to the brain through somatic intelligence.Micro-Rest Practice: A powerful "power nap" for your autonomic

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10:23

The Horizon Breath — Clearing Anticipatory Anxiety

Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis &... ·

2026/06/23

Are you living in a future that hasn't happened yet? If you are playing out "what-if" scenarios until your chest feels tight, it’s time to stop. The future is not your enemy, but your power only exists in the present moment.In this episode of Calming Anxiety, your host Martin (Clinical Hypnotherapist & former Paramedic) leads you through the Horizon Breath. This session is designed to interrupt anticipatory anxiety using vagus nerve regulation and NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest).Return to the "solid

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16:49

Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - The Time...

Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis &... ·

2026/06/22

Welcome to tonight’s episode of Books at Bedtime, brought to you by the Anchored app. If you are currently struggling to fall asleep, tossing and turning with nighttime anxiety, or searching for effective natural insomnia relief, let this soothing literary audio journey guide you into a state of deep, restorative rest.In tonight’s chapter of H.G. Wells' classic sci-fi novel, The Time Machine, the Time Traveller experiences a sudden shock as he discovers his machine has vanished under the pale light

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10:45

I think things are about to get better - Affirmations...

Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis &... ·

2026/06/22

Allowing Good Things: Regulating Your Nervous System for Anxiety ReliefHave you ever felt a quiet sense that the tide is turning, but you’re still bracing for the storm to return? In today’s 10-minute guided meditation for anxiety, Martin introduces a gentle shift in perspective: allowing yourself to believe that things are about to get better.Whether you are managing chronic stress, looking for a panic attack breathing exercise, or exploring nervous system regulation techniques, this session is

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17:25

Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - The Time...

Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis &... ·

2026/06/21

Welcome to tonight’s episode of Books at Bedtime, brought to you by the Anchored app. Tonight, we continue our gentle journey through H.G. Wells’ science fiction masterpiece, The Time Machine, with Chapter 6: "The Sunset of Mankind". As the evening settles and the day's tension fades away, join us in the year 802,701 AD. In this chapter, our Time Traveller climbs to a lonely, moss-draped crest overlooking a silent, transformed Thames Valley. Underneath the warm, golden glow of a fading sunset, he

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10:41

I Keep Waiting for Everthing to go Wrong

Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis &... ·

2026/06/21

Stop Paying the Toll for Disasters That Haven't HappenedDo you find yourself constantly scanning the horizon, waiting for the other shoe to drop? That familiar weight of hypervigilance—bracing for a medical diagnosis, a broken relationship, or sudden job loss—can completely exhaust your nervous system.In today’s session, we explore why waiting for a crisis is often more draining than the crisis itself, and how you can gently step away from the "window" of fear and back into the safety of the present

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13:01

Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - The Time...

Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis &... ·

2026/06/20

Welcome to Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety. Tonight, leave the stress of modern life behind and step into the distant future as we continue our journey through H.G. Wells' classic science fiction masterpiece, The Time Machine.In Chapter 5, "In the Golden Age," our weary Time Traveler finds himself face to face with the exquisite, fragile inhabitants of the year 802,000—the Eloi. Garlanded with magnificent, ancient flowers and led into a colossal, dilapidated hall of fretted stone, he experiences

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10:56

My Heart is Racing — Am I Having a Heart Attack ...

Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis &... ·

2026/06/20

Is your heart racing? Are you wondering if it’s a panic attack or a heart attack? In today’s episode of Calming Anxiety, we dive deep into the physiological response of a racing heart due to anxiety. Hosted by Martin Hewlett, a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, this session provides professional insight into why your body triggers the fight or flight response and how to signal to your nervous system that you are safe.If you frequently experience sudden chest tightness, palpitations in

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16:35

Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - The Time...

Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis &... ·

2026/06/19

If you are tossing and turning tonight, unable to quiet a racing mind, step away from the frustrations of insomnia and drift off into a classic world of wonder. Tonight, Books at Bedtime brings you Chapter 4 of H.G. Wells’ timeless sci-fi masterpiece, The Time Machine. In this episode, your host Martin Hewlett utilizes his signature soothing, hypnotic cadence to help you cross the bridge into a deep, restful sleep. Follow the enigmatic Time Traveller as he finally finishes his machine, climbs into

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10:25

Calm Anxiety Fast | Breathing & Mindset Techniques...

Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis &... ·

2026/06/19

How to Stay Calm When Stressed at Work: A 10-Minute Mental ResetThe morning frost may have melted, but as the day progresses, the "heat" of demands—emails, noise, and constant expectations—can wither your peace. In this session, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin guides you from the open meadow into a sheltered, quiet glade to build your "Invisible Shield".Using the clinical concept of Sensory Gating, you will learn how to triage your environment—much like a paramedic on a chaotic

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14:55

Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - The Time...

Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis &... ·

2026/06/18

Welcome to Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety. If your mind is racing, your thoughts are looping, and you are desperately seeking how to fall asleep fast when stressed, let yourself unwind with Chapter 3 of H.G. Wells’ classic sci-fi masterpiece, The Time Machine. In this episode, titled "The Time Traveler Returns," we find our mysterious protagonist stumbling back into his Richmond drawing room after a mind-bending journey through time. Haggard, weary, and completely worn out from his travels, the

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10:30

Gym Anxiety How to Calm Your Nervous System Before...

Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis &... ·

2026/06/18

Are you sitting in the car, staring at the gym doors with a racing heart and a tight stomach?You aren't weak, and you aren't broken. You are experiencing anticipatory anxiety—a completely normal stress response to a perceived threat that doesn't actually exist. In this 10-minute session, Martin (Clinical Hypnotherapist and former Paramedic) helps you interrupt that "core to skull" response and reclaim your confidence.Learn how to signal safety to your vagus nerve through guided breathing and

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13:49

Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - The Time...

Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis &... ·

2026/06/17

Welcome to Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety. Tonight, get comfortable, unwind, and let your mind drift away as clinical hypnotherapist Martin Hewlett narrates Chapter 2 of H.G. Wells' timeless classic, The Time Machine. In this captivating second installment, the initial skepticism of the dinner guests is shattered when the Time Traveller stumbles into the dining room a week later—haggard, blood-stained, and completely exhausted. As his guests look on in absolute disbelief, he demands food

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11:01

Nervous System Reset — Guided Meditation for Anxiety...

Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis &... ·

2026/06/17

If your chest is tight and your mind is racing, you aren't broken—your nervous system is simply overworked. In this episode, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett guides you through a 10-minute nervous system reset. Using the clinically effective 4-2-6 breathing technique and a guided visualization of golden light, we reduce the "voltage" of anxiety to return your body to its natural baseline.Time Chapters00:00 – Cold Intro: Recognizing the signs of an overworked nervous system

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18:13

Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety - The Time...

Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis &... ·

2026/06/16

Welcome to Books at Bedtime, brought to you by Calming Anxiety. If your mind is racing with the demands of the day, or if you are struggling to transition into a peaceful night's rest, let the soothing, steady rhythm of classic science fiction guide you into a deep sleep. Tonight, we begin our third literary journey with Chapter 1 of H.G. Wells's masterpiece, The Time Machine.Step into a cozy, dimly lit Victorian dining room where a group of friends gathers after dinner. Listen as the enigmatic Time

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12:13

You've Been Doing Too Much. This Is Your Permission...

Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis &... ·

2026/06/16

Have you spent your day—or perhaps your entire week—carrying a mental load that feels too heavy to drop? In a world that demands constant movement, stopping can actually feel wrong, as if you’re forgetting something vital. Today’s session is a clinical permission slip to pause. We explore why your nervous system feels like it’s running on a high-speed loop and how to send the signal that it is finally safe to rest. I’m Martin, a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic. I’ve spent years working

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12:02

My Heart is Racing and I Don't Know Why — 10-Minute...

Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis &... ·

2026/06/15

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

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12:23

I Lose Myself in Relationships — Guided Meditation...

Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis &... ·

2026/06/14

In this final installment, clinical hypnotherapist Martin Hewlett guides you through the ultimate goal of relationship healing: maintaining your "wholeness" while staying deeply connected to another. Anxiety often suggests that love requires you to hand over your entire "flame" to someone else for safekeeping. This session uses guided visualization to help you reclaim your own light, ensuring it burns steadily from within, independent of your relationship's status. If you have ever felt you had to

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