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 you can physically override your nervous system and return to calm in just ten minutes.
In this session, Martin—a
clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic—shares a scientifically proven technique to help you find relief. Drawing on years of experience in the back of an ambulance and in clinical practice, he guides you through the
Physiological Sigh, a powerful tool to clear CO2 buildup and reinflate the lungs' tiny air sacs (alveoli) that often collapse during high stress.
What you will learn in this episode:- The Physiological Sigh: A step-by-step guide to the most effective breathing technique for shortness of breath and panic attacks.
- Grounded Visualization: Open your chest and mind with a guided "Summer Window" visualization designed to soften tension.
- 3 Daily Caring Tips: Practical paramedic-backed advice, including the "Tripod Reset" to physically open your lungs and the "2-Minute Phone Break" to reduce anxiety triggers.
Take Back ControlEven after seven years of helping others through
Calming Anxiety, Martin shares how he uses these exact techniques to navigate his own recent health scares and tension. You’ve done brilliantly today by listening to your body's message and answering it with calm.
Ready to break the cycle of anxiety for good? Access the full
Anxiety Breaker Course at:
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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: Martin Hewlett - Calming Anxiety
Language: English
Episodes: 100
