10 million downloads

10 million downloads

Author: Martin Hewlett - Calming Anxiety February 3, 2026 Duration: 5:29
10 Million Thank Yous from the Van

A milestone moment for the Calming Anxiety tribe.

Today is a deeply surreal day. As I sit here in the van, looking out at the world with just my microphone and four wheels, I am struggling to wrap my brain around a single number: 10 million. This show, which began as a simple desire to give back, has reached 10 million downloads. In this special episode, I want to pull back the curtain on the humble, non-scripted journey of Calming Anxiety—from the very first guided meditations produced for my hypnotherapy clients to becoming a daily practice for millions around the globe.

In this episode, we explore:
  • The Power of Authenticity: Why I’ve chosen a "no-corporate" approach, recording over 2,200 episodes without fancy soundproofing or big ad agencies.

  • The Core Ethos: How daily mindfulness and meditation helped me manage a lifelong personality disorder and why I'm committed to sharing that peace with you.
  • The Future of the Show: My hopes for moving toward brand deals that truly align with our values and eventually turning off programmatic ads.
  • A New Way to Find Calm: An introduction to the Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course—a collection of five transformative hypnotherapy tracks designed to be yours forever.

Support the JourneyIf this show has been a companion in your quietest moments, there are two ways you can help us reach the next million:
  1. Explore the Course: You can find the Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course for just $67. It’s a powerful way to support the show while gaining lifelong access to professional hypnotherapy tools.    Head to www.calminganxiety.fm 
  2. Spread the Kindness: Share your favorite track on social media or send it to a friend who needs a moment of peace today.
Thank you for being part of this community. Whether you’ve been here since the beginning or just joined this week, you are the reason I keep hitting record.
Let’s keep making the world a slightly kinder, slightly calmer place.With love and warmth, Martin

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief--4110266/support.

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.

Finding a moment of quiet in a busy mind can feel like a distant hope. Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis & Panic Attack Relief is built on the understanding that relief is a practice, not a single destination. Hosted by Martin Hewlett, a certified practitioner, this podcast serves as a personal, audio sanctuary for anyone whose days are shadowed by worry or whose nights are spent wrestling with restless thoughts. Each episode is crafted with a gentle, caring tone, providing a practical library of tools you can return to daily. You might find a short, ten-minute mindfulness session designed to defuse afternoon stress, or a longer, immersive sleep hypnosis track to guide you out of insomnia and into deep rest. The focus is on genuine, accessible techniques-from guided meditations that calm racing thoughts to specific panic attack relief-all aimed at fostering a tangible sense of peace. This isn't about abstract concepts; it's about hearing a supportive voice that helps you navigate back to calm, one breath at a time. Tune in whenever you need a resource to quiet the noise and reclaim a sense of stillness.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis & Panic Attack Relief
Podcast Episodes
Chest Tightness Anxiety Relief — Guided Meditation for Health Anxiety [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:03
⚠️ Important Note Before You ListenIf your chest tightness is new, sudden, or severe — especially if it is spreading to your arm, jaw, or back — please stop and call for emergency help or see a doctor immediately. That i…
10 Min Nervous System Reset   Full Body Scan Meditation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:26
10 Min Nervous System Reset | Full Body Scan MeditationIf you’ve been running on adrenaline all week, it’s time for a tactical override. In this episode of Calming Anxiety, we move beyond simple relaxation to physically…
I Can't Catch My Breath — A 10 Minute Reset for When Anxiety Peaks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:06
If you're searching for panic attack help, wondering what to do in a panic attack, or you've typed "I'm having a panic attack" into your phone — you're in exactly the right place. This episode was made for this moment. Y…
10 Minute Anxiety Reset  A Guided Meditation for Calm and Panic Relief [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:17
Feeling overwhelmed? This 10 minute anxiety reset is designed to provide immediate panic relief and help you regain control through evidence-based nervous system regulation. Whether you are experiencing a sudden spike in…
Anxiety Help – The Best Breathing Technique for Chest Tightness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:25
Are you looking for anxiety help because you're struggling with chest tightness, a racing heart, or the feeling that you can't take a deep breath? This physical sensation of anxiety in the chest can be overwhelming, but…
10 Minute Nervous System Reset - Break the Functional Freeze [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:26
Ever feel like you have a thousand things to do but your body simply refuses to move? This isn't laziness—it's a survival response known as functional freeze. In this 10-minute session, clinical hypnotherapist and former…