Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis & Panic Attack Relief
Martin Hewlett - Calming Anxiety
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Martin Hewlett - Calming Anxiety
▶ WebplayerStop 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.In these episodes, you...
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Oct 5, 2026 · 25:57
The Aunt and Amabel by E. Nesbit — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off to sleep with this gentle bedtime story, a classic audiobook narrated…
Oct 5, 2026 · 10:51
Tight Chest Anxiety — Why You Can't Take a Full Breath | Coherence Breathing for Anxiety Relief Tight chest anxiety is one of the most frightening symptoms there is — that band…
Oct 4, 2026 · 19:31
The Related Muff by E. Nesbit — A Calming Christmas Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off to sleep with this gentle bedtime story, a classic audiobook…
Oct 4, 2026 · 10:53
Why Do I Feel Anxious When It Gets Dark Early? — A 10-Minute Guided Meditation for Dark Evenings & Winter Anxiety | 4-2-6 Breathing Why do I feel anxious when it gets dark so…
Oct 3, 2026 · 19:47
The White Cat by E. Nesbit — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off to sleep with this gentle bedtime story, a classic audiobook narrated aloud…
Oct 3, 2026 · 11:21
Panic Attack Relief — Ride the Wave Until It Passes | Box Breathing Guided Meditation If your heart is hammering, your hands are tingling and some frightened part of you is…
Oct 2, 2026 · 10:21
Silence — A Fable by Edgar Allan Poe — A Classic Gothic Bedtime Story, Narrated Audiobook | Books at Bedtime A classic audiobook narrated aloud as part of Calming Anxiety's Books…
Oct 2, 2026 · 10:58
I Can Change — New Month New Way of Thinking (Physiological Sigh) A new month can feel like something between a fresh page and a quiet accusation. Part of you is already looking…
Oct 1, 2026 · 11:11
The Oval Portrait by Edgar Allan Poe — A Classic Gothic Bedtime Story, Narrated Audiobook | Books at Bedtime A classic audiobook narrated aloud as part of Calming Anxiety's Books…
Oct 1, 2026 · 10:46
Anxiety Relief in 10 Minutes — Turn Your Anxiety Down, Not Off | Guided Meditation With 4-2-6 Breathing Anxiety relief in ten minutes, with nothing to achieve. If you're…
Sep 30, 2026 · 17:39
The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe — A Classic Gothic Bedtime Story, Narrated Audiobook | Books at Bedtime A classic audiobook narrated aloud as part of Calming Anxiety's…
Sep 30, 2026 · 11:05
Why Do I Feel Anxious When Nothing Is Wrong? — A 10-Minute Guided Meditation for Anxiety for No Reason | Grounding & Letting Go Why do I feel anxious when nothing is wrong?…
Sep 29, 2026 · 19:55
An Unfinished Story by O. Henry — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off to sleep with this gentle bedtime story, a classic audiobook narrated…
Sep 29, 2026 · 11:39
Why Does My Voice Shake When I'm Anxious? — A 10-Minute Guided Meditation for a Shaky Voice & Anxiety Relief | 6-3-9 Breathing Why does my voice shake when I'm anxious? If your…
Sep 28, 2026 · 17:13
Between Rounds by O. Henry — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off to sleep with this gentle bedtime story, a classic audiobook narrated aloud…
Sep 28, 2026 · 11:11
Why Am I So Frightened of Needing People? — A 10-Minute Guided Meditation for Fear of Relying on Others & Anxiety Relief | 4-6 Breathing Why am I so frightened of needing people?…
Sep 27, 2026 · 18:31
Springtime à la Carte by O. Henry — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off to sleep with this gentle bedtime story, a classic audiobook…
Sep 27, 2026 · 10:17
Why Can't I Answer When Someone Asks How I Am? — A 10-Minute Meditation for When the Words Won't Come Somebody asked you properly today. They stopped, looked at you, and said,…
Sep 26, 2026 · 17:37
Sisters of the Golden Circle by O. Henry — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off with this gentle bedtime story for sleep and insomnia relief,…
Sep 26, 2026 · 10:53
Why Do I Feel Guilty After Cancelling Plans? — A 10-Minute Meditation for Relief, Guilt and Needing Rest You sent the message — so sorry, won't be able to make it — and for about…
Sep 25, 2026 · 14:07
From the Cabby's Seat by O. Henry — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off with this gentle bedtime story for sleep and insomnia relief, read…
Sep 25, 2026 · 10:33
Am I Too Much? — A 10-Minute Meditation for Feeling Like a Burden and the Fear of Being Too Much It arrives quietly, usually afterwards, usually once you've been talking for a…
Sep 24, 2026 · 14:45
An Adjustment of Nature by O. Henry — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off with this gentle bedtime story for sleep and insomnia relief, read…
Sep 24, 2026 · 10:47
Why Am I Scared to Get My Hopes Up? — A 10-Minute Meditation for Fear of Disappointment and Bracing for Bad News Something good is coming. It's booked, it's in the diary,…
Sep 23, 2026 · 19:32
The Coming-Out of Maggie by O. Henry — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off with this gentle bedtime story for sleep and insomnia relief,…
Sep 23, 2026 · 10:43
nttobreathe shownotes · TXT I Just Need a Moment to Breathe — A 10-Minute Meditation to Let Go, Relax and Find Your Calm No theme today. Nothing to fix, nothing to overcome,…
Sep 22, 2026 · 13:47
Memoirs of a Yellow Dog by O. Henry — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off with this gentle bedtime story for sleep and insomnia relief, read…
Sep 22, 2026 · 10:23
Why Can't I Accept a Compliment? — A 10-Minute Meditation for Deflecting Praise and Receiving Kindness Somebody said something lovely to you recently, and you did that thing —…
Sep 21, 2026 · 13:55
Man About Town by O. Henry — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off with this gentle bedtime story for sleep and insomnia relief, read aloud as…
Sep 21, 2026 · 11:47
Pins and Needles Anxiety — A 10-Minute Meditation for Tingling Hands and Panic You're sitting perfectly still and your hand doesn't feel like your own hand. That prickling in…
Sep 20, 2026 · 17:57
The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off with this gentle bedtime story for sleep and insomnia relief, read…
Sep 20, 2026 · 10:55
Why Does September Feel So Heavy? — A 10-Minute Meditation for End-of-Summer Sadness and Seasonal Low Mood You're standing in the kitchen and it's already getting dark. A few…
Sep 19, 2026 · 9:33
After Twenty Years by O. Henry — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off with this gentle bedtime story for sleep and insomnia relief, read…
Sep 19, 2026 · 11:07
I Think I've Lost a Friend, and I Don't Know Why — A 10-Minute Meditation for Friendship Loss and Ambiguous Grief There's a particular kind of loss that doesn't come with a day…
Sep 18, 2026 · 19:13
The Cop and the Anthem by O. Henry — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off with this gentle bedtime story for sleep and insomnia relief, read…
Sep 18, 2026 · 10:33
When Was the Last Time You Felt Happy? — A 10-Minute Meditation for Feeling Flat, Numb or Emotionally Stuck Somebody asked how you were, and you said fine, and you meant it —…
Sep 17, 2026 · 16:53
A Service of Love by O. Henry — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off with this gentle bedtime story for sleep and insomnia relief, read aloud…
Sep 17, 2026 · 10:45
Why Does My Mouth Go Dry Before I Have to Speak? — A 10-Minute Meditation for Speech Anxiety and Anticipatory Nerves It happens about 30 seconds before you have to speak. There's…
Sep 16, 2026 · 7:35
The Tale of Two Bad Mice by Beatrix Potter — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off with this gentle bedtime story for sleep and insomnia…
Sep 16, 2026 · 10:13
Why Can't I Stop Preparing for Tomorrow? — A 10-Minute Meditation for Anticipatory Anxiety and Overthinking the Future Nothing has happened yet. Not the phone call, not the…
Sep 15, 2026 · 8:41
The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies by Beatrix Potter — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off with this gentle bedtime story for sleep and insomnia…
Sep 15, 2026 · 10:33
Why Do I Suddenly Feel So Hot When I'm Anxious? — A 10-Minute Meditation for Anxiety Sweating, Flushing and Feeling Hot It starts in your chest or the back of your neck — that…
Sep 14, 2026 · 9:59
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse by Beatrix Potter — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off with this gentle bedtime story for sleep and insomnia…
Sep 14, 2026 · 10:49
My Legs Feel Like Jelly — A 10-Minute Meditation for Anxious, Weak or Unsteady Legs You stand up and suddenly your legs don't quite feel like your legs — soft around the knees, a…
Sep 13, 2026 · 9:23
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny by Beatrix Potter — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off with this gentle bedtime story for sleep and insomnia…
Sep 13, 2026 · 10:43
I'm Tired of Being the Strong One — A 10-Minute Meditation for Emotional Exhaustion, Burnout and Always Saying "I'm Fine" Someone asks how you are, and "fine" comes out before…
Sep 12, 2026 · 10:11
The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck by Beatrix Potter — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off with this gentle bedtime story for sleep and insomnia…
Sep 12, 2026 · 10:33
Why Do I Feel Like Everyone Is Judging Me? — A 10-Minute Meditation for Social Anxiety, Self-Consciousness and Fear of Judgement Why do I feel like everyone is judging me? If…
Sep 11, 2026 · 11:23
The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle by Beatrix Potter — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A gentle bedtime story to help you drift off tonight: Beatrix…
Sep 11, 2026 · 10:55
What If I Got It Wrong? — A 10-Minute Meditation for Self-Doubt, Anxiety and Overthinking Self-doubt has a habit of showing up right after we've already chosen — not before. In…
Sep 10, 2026 · 10:21
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin by Beatrix Potter — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A gentle bedtime story to help you drift off tonight: Beatrix…
Sep 10, 2026 · 11:03
I'm Tired But Wired — A 10-Minute Meditation for a Body That Won't Switch Off | The Switch Off Breath That feeling where you're so tired — not ordinary tired, the kind where your…
Sep 9, 2026 · 26:11
The Butterfly That Stamped by Rudyard Kipling — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A soothing bedtime story to help you drift off tonight: Rudyard…
Sep 9, 2026 · 10:45
Why Do I Feel Anxious When I Finally Stop? — A 10-Minute Meditation for the Post-Stress Crash | Alternate Nostril Breathing You got through it — the week, the deadline, the thing…
Sep 8, 2026 · 9:01
The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo by Rudyard Kipling — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A soothing bedtime story to help you drift off tonight:…
Sep 8, 2026 · 10:43
Why Can't I Get a Full Breath? — A 10-Minute Meditation for Air Hunger & Anxiety | Ocean Breath Why can't I get a full breath? You've yawned, you've sighed, you've tried a really…
Sep 7, 2026 · 8:39
How the Whale Got His Throat by Rudyard Kipling — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A soothing bedtime story to help you drift off tonight: Rudyard…
Sep 7, 2026 · 10:41
Everything Is Too Much Right Now — A 10-Minute Meditation for Overwhelm | 4-7-8 Breathing & The Torch Everything is too much right now — the messages, the list, the things you…
Sep 6, 2026 · 29:49
The Devoted Friend by Oscar Wilde — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A gentle bedtime story to help you drift off tonight: Oscar Wilde's sharply…
Sep 6, 2026 · 10:33
Replaying Today, Rehearsing Tomorrow? — A Racing Thoughts Meditation | Sigh Breathing & The Train Platform If your mind won't switch off — replaying today and rehearsing tomorrow…
Sep 5, 2026 · 5:19
Anchored is Now on Android! — Free Anxiety & Panic Attack Relief App with Guided Meditation, Breathing Exercises & Sleep Stories Anchored is now on Android. After a long wait,…
Sep 5, 2026 · 15:29
The Model Millionaire by Oscar Wilde — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A soothing bedtime story to help you drift off tonight: Oscar Wilde's…
Sep 5, 2026 · 10:13
I Need to Calm Down — A 10-Minute Meditation for Anxiety & Panic | Extended Exhale Breathing If you've just thought the words "I need to calm down" — stop. Don't do anything else…
Sep 4, 2026 · 18:19
The Nightingale and the Rose by Oscar Wilde — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A soothing bedtime story to help you drift off tonight: Oscar…
Sep 4, 2026 · 10:35
I Think I'm Having a Panic Attack — A 10-Minute Meditation to Feel Calm Again If your heart just did something it isn't supposed to do — if you're sat there right now thinking,…
Sep 3, 2026 · 16:27
The Sphinx Without a Secret by Oscar Wilde — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A soothing bedtime story to help you drift off tonight: Oscar Wilde's…
Sep 3, 2026 · 10:55
You Don't Need Everything Fixed — Just Calm — Guided Meditation for Effort Fatigue & Anxiety | Coherent Breathing You're not asking for much, and you don't need every problem…
Sep 2, 2026 · 13:46
The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde (Part 1) — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A soothing bedtime story to help you drift off tonight: Oscar Wilde's…
Sep 2, 2026 · 11:03
Carrying Everyone Else's Feelings? — Guided Meditation for the Quietly Exhausted | Physiological Sigh Breathing If you're always the one who copes — the reliable one, the one who…
Sep 1, 2026 · 13:37
The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A soothing bedtime story to help you drift off tonight: Oscar Wilde's beloved…
Sep 1, 2026 · 10:53
Mind Won't Switch Off? — Racing Thoughts Meditation for Anxious Nights | 4-7-8 Breathing If your mind won't switch off — even though your body has clearly clocked out — this…
Aug 31, 2026 · 9:43
A Man and His Dog by Katherine Mansfield — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime If sleep feels far away tonight, let Katherine Mansfield's A Man and…
Aug 31, 2026 · 10:43
Monday Morning Anxiety — Calm the Dread of the Week Ahead | Vagus Nerve Breathing Meditation Monday morning anxiety has a weight all of its own — that heavy, anticipatory dread…
Aug 30, 2026 · 11:31
The Canary by Katherine Mansfield — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime If sleep feels far away tonight, let Katherine Mansfield's The Canary carry…
Aug 30, 2026 · 10:43
Waking Up at 3am — Anxiety Relief to Get You Back to Sleep | Extended Exhale Breathing Waking up at 3am with anxiety is one of the loneliest experiences there is — your eyes open…
Aug 29, 2026 · 17:43
The Singing Lesson by Katherine Mansfield — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime If sleep feels far away tonight, let Katherine Mansfield's The Singing…
Aug 29, 2026 · 11:13
Why Do I Say Sorry for Everything? — People-Pleasing Anxiety Relief | Guided Meditation with 4-2-6 Breathing If you've ever wondered "why do I say sorry for everything?", from…
Aug 28, 2026 · 11:19
Regret by Kate Chopin — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime If sleep feels far away tonight, let Kate Chopin's Regret carry you there. Tonight's Books…
Aug 28, 2026 · 10:37
Where Has All My Energy Gone? — High-Functioning Anxiety & Exhaustion Relief | Guided Meditation If you've ever collapsed onto the edge of the bed at the end of a perfectly…
Aug 27, 2026 · 15:11
Miss Brill by Katherine Mansfield — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime If sleep feels just out of reach tonight, let Katherine Mansfield's Miss Brill…
Aug 27, 2026 · 10:37
Why Do I Feel Dizzy? — Anxiety-Induced Lightheadedness Relief | Guided Meditation with 4-4-8 Breathing If the floor has ever seemed to tilt beneath you, or the room's gone soft…
Aug 26, 2026 · 26:05
The New Dress by Virginia Woolf — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime If sleep feels far away tonight, let Virginia Woolf's The New Dress carry you…
Aug 26, 2026 · 10:50
Anxiety Relief for Irritability & Overwhelm — I Just Need to Feel Calm Again | Alternate Nostril Breathing Guided Meditation Anxiety relief for those days when everything is…
Aug 25, 2026 · 13:11
The String Quartet by Virginia Woolf — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off tonight to a dreamlike bedtime story for sleep and insomnia, read…
Aug 25, 2026 · 10:25
Comparison Anxiety — A Guided Meditation for When You Feel Behind in Life | Box Breathing Comparison anxiety can creep in on the most ordinary days — that quiet sense that…
Aug 24, 2026 · 10:43
Title NSDR / Non-Sleep Deep Rest — Reach Deep Rest Without Forcing It | 10-Minute Physiological Sigh Meditation If you feel tired in a way that sleep never seems to touch —…
Aug 23, 2026 · 10:43
Calming Anxiety: Finding Light When You Feel Low When you wake up to a low, grey weight rather than a racing mind or sharp panic, simply getting through the day can feel like too…
Aug 22, 2026 · 10:25
Tired But Wired — Why You Can't Switch Off After a Day on Edge | Physiological Sigh Meditation That feeling where the body has been braced since the moment you woke up. Shoulders…
Aug 21, 2026 · 8:47
In the Orchard by Virginia Woolf — Full Short Story Read Aloud | Sleep Story for Insomnia, Anxiety & Deep Sleep | Books at Bedtime A calming bedtime story to help you fall asleep…
Aug 21, 2026 · 10:57
Why Is My Heart Racing When Nothing Is Happening? — Heart Palpitations, Health Anxiety and the 5-10 Breath | 10 Minute Guided Meditation You get that feeling right there under…
Aug 20, 2026 · 6:48
A Haunted House by Virginia Woolf — Full Short Story Read Aloud | Sleep Story for Insomnia, Anxiety & Deep Sleep | Books at Bedtime A calming bedtime story to help you fall…
Aug 20, 2026 · 10:33
How Do I Stop Dwelling on the Past? — Let Go of Regret, Mistakes and Negative Thoughts | 10 Minute Guided Meditation We all have it. That feeling of dread, of fear and panic,…
Aug 19, 2026 · 18:37
The Lady in the Looking Glass by Virginia Woolf — Full Short Story Read Aloud | Sleep Story for Insomnia, Anxiety & Deep Sleep | Books at Bedtime A calming bedtime story to help…
Aug 19, 2026 · 10:27
Why Do I Never Feel Good Enough? — Confidence, Self-Worth and the Half-Smile Breath | 10 Minute Guided Meditation You have already done the hardest thing today. You woke up, and…
Aug 18, 2026 · 20:05
Solid Objects by Virginia Woolf — Full Short Story Read Aloud | Sleep Story for Insomnia, Anxiety & Deep Sleep | Books at Bedtime A calming bedtime story to help you fall asleep…
Aug 18, 2026 · 10:33
What If Everything Goes Wrong? — Stop Catastrophic Thinking and the 2am What Ifs | Physiological Sigh Meditation It isn't happening. Not yet, not today, perhaps not ever. And…
Aug 17, 2026 · 26:44
The Mark on the Wall by Virginia Woolf — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A calming bedtime story to help you fall asleep — the complete short…
Aug 17, 2026 · 10:45
Why Can't I Stop Anxious Thoughts? — Take Back Control of Overthinking | 10 Minute Guided Meditation Why can't I stop anxious thoughts? It is one of the most exhausting questions…
Aug 16, 2026 · 10:57
I Just Want to Switch Off Today — A Sunday Meditation to Let the World Float By | Soft Belly Breathing It's a Sunday, and somewhere out there the world is still going on with all…
Aug 15, 2026 · 22:57
Kew Gardens by Virginia Woolf — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A calming bedtime story to help you fall asleep — the complete short story Kew…
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