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
The Holiday Presence  Deep Stillness and Winter Resilience [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:37
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Finding Your Glimmers:  A Somatic Reset [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:19
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Winter Radiance (Part 3)  Awakening Your New Energy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:23
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Guided Meditation for Winter Burnout:  Protecting Your Energy (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:09
Do you feel like the world is draining your battery faster than you can recharge it? In the depth of winter, it is easy to feel exposed to stress, negativity, and burnout.Welcome to Part 2 of the Winter Radiance Series o…
The February Reset:   Melt Anxiety & Manifest Ease [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:25
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Stop Panic Attacks Instantly  The 3-Minute Nervous System Reset [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:43
Feel a panic attack coming on? Whether you are in a high-stakes meeting, driving, or in a crowded space, this 3-minute "Pocket Podcast" is your emergency circuit breaker for instant anxiety relief.In this session, Martin…
10 Minute Anxiety Rescue: The Art of Detachment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:53
Does your mind feel like a browser with too many tabs open? Are you stuck in a loop of replaying the past or rehearsing disasters for a future that hasn't happened?In this episode of Calming Anxiety, we tackle the exhaus…