Calming Anxiety I Move Past the Darkness (10-Minute Mindfulness for Anxiety Relief)

Calming Anxiety I Move Past the Darkness (10-Minute Mindfulness for Anxiety Relief)

Author: Martin Hewlett - Calming Anxiety February 15, 2026 Duration: 10:45
Do you feel like your past is a heavy anchor preventing you from moving forward? In this episode of Calming Anxiety, we practice the powerful affirmation: "I move past the darkness of my past." Whether you are dealing with mid-winter burnout, old emotional echoes, or simply need a somatic reset, this 10-minute guided meditation is designed to help you reclaim your present moment.Join Martin, a clinical hypnotherapist, for this evidence-based mindfulness for beginners session. We utilize vagus nerve hacks like the "double inhale" to switch off the panic response and cultivate lasting inner peace. Stop huddling against the shadows of yesterday and start tending to your inner flame.




Inside This Episode: Time Chapters
  • [0:00] Cold Open: Breaking free from the shadows of the past.
  • [1:13] Finding Your Sanctuary: Settling into a quiet place for total release.

  • [1:56] Somatic Reset: Dropping the physical anchor with the life-giving "double inhale" breath.

  • [3:25] Releasing the Armor: Unclenching the jaw and letting go of grey-mist negativity.

  • [5:00] Affirmations for Rebirth: Repeating the declaration: "I move past the darkness of my past".
  • [6:49] Visualizing the Cabin: Stepping out from the storm into your personal spring.
  • [8:53] 3 Caring Tips: Practical tools for daily anxiety relief.
  • [10:05] Outro: A heart-warming invitation to your next step in healing.
3 Caring Tips for a Happier, More Positive Life
  1. The Labeling Technique: When an old memory surfaces, simply say, "I am having a thought about the past." This breaks the mental spell and reminds you that the memory is not your current reality.
  2. Evening Reflection: Every night, write down one "hidden win" from your day. Focusing on your progress helps reinforce a positive mindset and shifts your attention away from your history.
  3. The Somatic Shake: If you feel the past weighing you down, stand up and shake your limbs for 30 seconds. This simple physical action helps release stored stress from your nervous system.
Ready for more? This session is part of our series on Healing and Transformation. Make sure to subscribe and join us for the next episode, where we learn to use our inner light to bloom into a personal spring.
Smile often, think positively, and to your beautiful soul: Be kind.


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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.
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