Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis & Panic Attack Relief Podcast By Martin Hewlett - Calming Anxiety cover art

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

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

By: Martin Hewlett - Calming Anxiety
Listen for free

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/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.Copyright Martin Hewlett Calming Anxiety Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Spirituality
Episodes
  • Illness Anxiety Relief – Guided Meditation For Health Worries

    Illness Anxiety Relief – Guided Meditation For Health Worries
    Mar 25 2026
    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 clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic—helps you step out of the "story" your mind is telling you and find a place of genuine safety.Drawing on hundreds of emergency calls as a paramedic, Martin explains the catastrophising loop: how a simple sensation activates the nervous system, creating physical symptoms that feed more anxiety. This guided meditation uses visualization to help you realize that your body is not broken—it is simply frightened. Learn to see your health worries as passing clouds in the vast, still sky of your mind.Episode Chapters00:00 – Intro: Why the Mind Storyteller Creates Illness Anxiety 01:25 – Arrival: Visualizing the Mind as a Vast, Open Sky 02:50 – The Mechanism: Understanding the Catastrophising Loop 04:15 – Clinical Reassurance: A Paramedic’s View on a Frightened Body 05:00 – Affirmations for Health Anxiety & Subconscious Healing 07:30 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Managing Health Worries 09:00 – Outro: Returning to the World with Kindness Affirmations for Health AnxietyRepeat these internally to take back control from the loop:My body knows how to take care of itself. My mind is safe to rest. I am not my worst thought about my health. I am here, present, and I am okay. 3 Daily Caring TipsName the Loop: Next time health anxiety takes hold, say quietly: "This is the catastrophising loop." Named things lose their power.Put the Phone Down: If you have been searching symptoms, your mind has been fed more material for scary stories. Give it an hour without new input.Come Back Here: This guided meditation works with repetition. The more you return to the "sky," the easier it is to find that stillness on your own.You are doing something genuinely difficult, and living with this takes real courage. Do not allow illness anxiety to rule your life. If this session helped you find a moment of peace, please subscribe and share this episode with someone else who may be struggling with health worries today.With over 2,300 sessions to explore, I am always here for you.Be kind to who you are👉 Click to subscribe and unlock ad-free episodes now!Support the Show:Ad-Free Listening: Enjoy Calming Anxiety without ads at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/supportBuy Me a Coffee: Support hosting costs at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxietyhttps://calminganxietypodcast.substack.com/?r=6zm0sc&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklistRate & Review: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners!YouTube: Watch all episodes at https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1 Social Media Support: For younger listeners struggling with social media stress, visit https://www.icanhelp.net/Backing Music: Chris Collins===================Affiliate links to the gear I use the items that give me a more tranquil life.=============================Items I use for a more relaxed way of life :)Organic Pure Hemp CBD Capsules - https://amzn.to/3Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.
    Show more Show less
    10 mins
  • CAN'T STOP WORRYING ABOUT YOUR HEALTH – GUIDED MEDITATION

    CAN'T STOP WORRYING ABOUT YOUR HEALTH – GUIDED MEDITATION
    Mar 24 2026
    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, Martin Hewlett—a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic—guides you through a "Night Calm" practice specifically designed to interrupt the health worry loop. Drawing on years of frontline emergency experience, Martin explains the difference between what your mind tells you at 2:00 AM and what your body is actually doing. Using the power of your parasympathetic nervous system, you will learn to move from a state of hyper-vigilance into deep, safe rest.
    Episode Chapters
    • 00:00 – Intro: The Paramedic’s Perspective on Health Anxiety
    • 01:30 – Physiology of Calm: Activating the Parasympathetic System
    • 03:15 – Releasing the Day: Sinking into Deep Rest
    • 05:00 – Interrupting the Loop: Visualization & Affirmations
    • 07:45 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Health Anxiety Relief
    • 08:50 – Outro: Be Kind to Your Beautiful Self
    Affirmations for Health AnxietyRepeat these internally to break the pattern of illness anxiety:
    • I am not my symptoms.
    • I am not my search history.
    • I am here—breathing, present, and safe.
    3 Daily Caring Tips
    1. Close the Tabs: If you have been searching symptoms tonight, close those browser tabs. Your mind cannot find peace within a search engine.
    2. Check Your Jaw: Right now, let it drop. Release the physical tension you have been holding.
    3. Acknowledge the Effort: Worrying is exhausting. Give yourself credit for taking these 10 minutes to do something different.
    Break the cycle of panic and worry today.Take the next step in your recovery with the Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course. Over 6 hours of clinical guidance to help you regain control.Join now at calminganxiety.fm for only $67.

    👉 Click to subscribe and unlock ad-free episodes now!

    Support the Show:Ad-Free Listening: Enjoy Calming Anxiety without ads at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/support

    Buy Me a Coffee: Support hosting costs at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxiety

    https://calminganxietypodcast.substack.com/?r=6zm0sc&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist

    Rate & Review: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners!



    YouTube: Watch all episodes at https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1

    Social Media Support: For younger listeners struggling with social media stress, visit https://www.icanhelp.net/

    Backing Music: Chris Collins

    ===================


    Affiliate links to the gear I use the items that give me a more tranquil life.

    =============================
    Items I use for a more relaxed way of life :)
    Organic Pure Hemp CBD Capsules - https://amzn.to/3

    Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.
    Show more Show less
    11 mins
  • Calm Your Mind Now : Guided Breathing to Stop Panic and Overthinking

    Calm Your Mind Now : Guided Breathing to Stop Panic and Overthinking
    Mar 23 2026
    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 high-alert back to safety. You don’t need to "fix" your anxiety; you simply need to guide your nervous system back to calm.Using the latest trending breathing techniques, including the Physiological Sigh and 4-2-6 rhythmic breathing, we work to stimulate the vagus nerve and activate a state of NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest). This episode is a practical toolkit for anyone dealing with social anxiety, chronic stress, or the need for a deep night's sleep.In This Episode, You Will:Master the Physiological Sigh: Learn the fastest known breathing pattern to reduce acute panic by off-switching the sympathetic nervous system.Practice 4-2-6 Breathing: A rhythmic tool to stop overthinking and find grounding during your daily commute or before bed.Vagus Nerve Activation: Use gentle humming and breathwork to signal to your brain that the threat has passed.Release Physical Anchors: Identify where you hold stress—like the jaw and shoulders—to find immediate physical relief.Chapter Timestamps00:00 – Cold Intro: Arriving in a Safe Space 00:24 – Channel Intro: Meet Martin, Clinical Hypnotherapist 01:11 – The Physiological Sigh: Trending Tech for Panic Relief 02:37 – 4-2-6 Breathing Rhythm: The "Off Switch" for Overthinking 04:21 – Visualization: Thoughts as Clouds 05:11 – Healing Affirmations for Nervous System Calm 08:45 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for a Happier Life 09:53 – Outro: Be Kind & The Anxiety Breaker Course Daily Affirmations for ControlRepeat these internally to allow them to become part of your subconscious:"I am safe in this moment." "I am grounded and back in control." "My nervous system is returning to a state of calm." 3 Daily Caring TipsCheck Your Tension: Drop your tongue from the roof of your mouth and let your shoulders fall.Hydrate with Intention: Drink a glass of water slowly as a physical reset for a racing mind.The 5-Minute Tech Break: Step away from the stream of information to give your brain a rest.Ready to go deeper? Explore the Anxiety Breaker Course at for a comprehensive guide to overcoming panic attacks and social anxiety.Remember: Panic is temporary, anxiety is survivable, and you are stronger than you feel.Smile often, be positive, and to your soul, be kind.👉 Click to subscribe and unlock ad-free episodes now!Support the Show:Ad-Free Listening: Enjoy Calming Anxiety without ads at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/supportBuy Me a Coffee: Support hosting costs at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxietyhttps://calminganxietypodcast.substack.com/?r=6zm0sc&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklistRate & Review: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners!YouTube: Watch all episodes at https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1 Social Media Support: For younger listeners struggling with social media stress, visit https://www.icanhelp.net/Backing Music: Chris Collins===================Affiliate links to the gear I use the items that give me a more tranquil life.=============================Items I use for a more relaxed way of life :)Organic Pure Hemp CBD Capsules - https://amzn.to/3Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.
    Show more Show less
    11 mins
All stars
Most relevant
I was going through major issues dealing with stress anexity so I listened to your sessions all day, I actually heard your calming voice in my sleep. Thank for your work, the world needs people like you.

Thank you

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
I listen to Calming Anxiety each night as I’m falling asleep. I get into bed and Martin Hewlett coaches me through a relaxation and positive affirmation routine that is a perfect end to my day! I’m so glad I found this podcast…it’s the only one I’ve tried that truly does calm my anxiety.

So calming and relaxing!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.