Quiet a Racing Mind  10-Min Meditation to Stop Overthinking

Quiet a Racing Mind 10-Min Meditation to Stop Overthinking

Author: Martin Hewlett - Calming Anxiety March 19, 2026 Duration: 10:38
Are you struggling with analysis paralysis or an anxiety loop that won't quit? That racing mind is simply your brain trying to solve a problem that doesn't exist in the present moment. In this 10-minute session, we’ll interrupt the "what if" cycle and find a permanent fix for overthinking by shifting your body out of "fight or flight" mode.Join Martin—a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic—to achieve nervous system regulation and long-term mental peace.

Using a specialized box breathing protocol, we will send immediate signals of safety to the body, flushing out cortisol and creating the mental space you need to reduce anxiety naturally.

Episode Chapters
  • 00:00 – Cold Intro: Why your mind is racing
  • 00:45 – Welcome to Calming Anxiety with Martin
  • 01:30Box Breathing for Immediate Safety
  • 02:50 – Releasing Muscle Tension & Cortisol
  • 05:00 – The River Technique: Stopping Rumination
  • 06:30Affirmations to Stop Overthinking
  • 09:00 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Emotional Regulation
  • 10:00 – Outro: A Message of Kindness
💡 3 Daily Caring Tips
  1. The 40/70 Rule: Stop analysis paralysis by acting when you have 70% of the information; don't wait for 100% certainty.
  2. The Fact Journey: Keep a journal of facts to ground your thoughts when you feel emotionally burnt out.
  3. Change Locations: Physically moving to a different room or stepping outside can effectively disrupt the cycle of looping thoughts.
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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: Language: English Episodes: 100

Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis & Panic Attack Relief
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