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Stop anxiety, silence racing thoughts, and finally get the deep sleep you deserve.The Calming Anxiety Podcast offers a gentle, caring library of daily guided meditation, mindfulness sessions, and sleep hypnosis tracks designed to help you find genuine relief.
Whether you need a quick 10-minute session to defuse stress or a long, guided hypnosis track to overcome insomnia, this show is your daily resource for peace.Join Martin Hewlett, a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (GQHP), as he uses his soothing voice and relaxing soundscapes to guide you toward a life of less stress and more emotional control.
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Books at Bedtime By Calming Anxiety - A Narrow Escape - By Lord Dunsany
A Narrow Escape by Lord Dunsany — A Funny Short Magician Story of Old London for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off with A Narrow Escape by Lord Dunsany, a short, dry and very funny tale of a grumpy …
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A Narrow Escape by Lord Dunsany — A Funny Short Magician Story of Old London for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime
Drift off with A Narrow Escape by Lord Dunsany, a short, dry and very funny tale of a grumpy old magician who decides London has had its day, read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Books at Bedtime, the sleep story series from Calming Anxiety.
Deep underground, in a dank cavern below Belgrave Square, an old magician ponders the trend of events, shapes destinies and brews his magical concoctions. It's secrecy he needs, not dryness. But for years now his peace has been spoiled by the rumble of the motor buses overhead and the far-off tube trains shaking Sloane Street. One evening, over his evil pipe, he decides that London has lived long enough, gone too far with its civilisation, and must be wrecked.
So he sends his acolyte off to fetch the one ingredient he needs: the heart of the toad that dwelleth in Arabia and by the mountains of Bethany. Within a year the acolyte is back, carrying a little casket of pure gold. Together the strange procession of two, the old man in his wonderful silks and the acolyte with the cauldron and the golden poker, marches through London to a small hill on its outskirts, where the herbs are lit and the great curse begins. Whether London survives the night, Dunsany saves for the very last line.
This classic short story for adults is a light-hearted wind-down for a busy mind, with Dunsany's mock-solemn wit, his love of old London and Martin's calm, unhurried narration. It's an ideal short sleep audiobook for fantasy lovers and for anyone with insomnia who finds it hard to switch off at night.
If you enjoyed it, you'll find more Lord Dunsany on Books at Bedtime, including How Plash-Goo Came to the Land of None's Desire from the same collection, along with Lobster Salad and The True History of the Hare and the Tortoise.
A Narrow Escape was first published in Tales of Wonder (London: Elkin Mathews, 1916), known in the US as The Last Book of Wonder (Boston: John W. Luce, 1916). Lord Dunsany (1878–1957).
Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett.
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Sleep well, my friend. And in everything, be kind.
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Music: All music by Chris Collins at Indie Music Box
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.I’m Exhausted but My Mind Won’t Stop - 10-Minute NSDR Guided Meditation for Deep Rest
I'm Exhausted But My Mind Won't Stop — NSDR Non-Sleep Deep Rest for a Busy Mind | Guided Body Scan I'm exhausted, but my mind won't stop. You're tired, you've done enough for one day, yet the moment you stop …
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I'm Exhausted But My Mind Won't Stop — NSDR Non-Sleep Deep Rest for a Busy Mind | Guided Body Scan
I'm exhausted, but my mind won't stop. You're tired, you've done enough for one day, yet the moment you stop, your mind finds something else to think about: a conversation to replay, a decision to revisit, something tomorrow might bring. This 10-minute NSDR, or non-sleep deep rest, is a place to rest without needing to work anything out.
Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett. For more guided sessions for a busy mind, Martin's weekly blog and every Books at Bedtime story in one easy library, download Anchored, his app for panic and anxiety, on iPhone:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 and Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored. And try Thole, Martin's new whole body and mind app, at https://thole.app
Non-sleep deep rest is a guided relaxation practice in which you rest comfortably while following Martin's voice and noticing your body. There's no need to fall asleep, no breath to hold and nothing to achieve. This gentle body scan for relaxation moves from your forehead to your toes, and if racing thoughts appear, you don't have to finish them before coming back. You'll receive five caring affirmations and three daily caring tips. Please only listen when you can rest safely, away from driving.
⏱️ Time Chapters
* 00:00 – Exhausted, but my mind won't stop
* 00:29 – Welcome from Martin
* 00:38 – What is NSDR, non-sleep deep rest?
* 01:02 – Settling in safely
* 01:18 – Deep rest, nothing to achieve
* 01:35 – Your usual breathing
* 02:00 – Body scan: forehead, eyes and jaw
* 02:42 – Neck, shoulders, arms and hands
* 03:16 – Back, chest and breath
* 04:03 – Hips, legs and feet
* 04:49 – Your whole body at rest
* 05:04 – When racing thoughts appear
* 05:15 – Five caring affirmations
* 06:15 – Floating in this gift of time
* 06:38 – Affirmations, once more
* 07:29 – Simply being here
* 07:55 – Your 3 daily caring tips
* 08:46 – Gently returning to the room
* 09:20 – NSDR doesn't need a perfect calm
* 09:32 – Share the show and explore Anchored
* 10:18 – Smile often, and be kind
🌿 Today's Gentle Affirmations
Use them as suggestions, and allow them to land:
* I can rest without solving everything.
* I can meet a busy mind with kindness.
* I can let my body be supported.
* I do not have to force myself to relax.
* This moment of rest is enough for now.
💡 3 Daily Caring Tips
1. Rest before you run out: Try a short rest before you reach the end of your energy. A few quiet minutes can be something you allow yourself, rather than something you have to earn.
2. Give your attention somewhere ordinary to land: Between tasks, look away from the screen, notice the room and feel your feet resting on the floor.
3. Give a returning worry its own time: If a worry keeps returning, choose one manageable time to consider it. Outside that time, gently remind yourself, "I have a place for this. I do not have to work on it every moment."
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You don't have to emerge perfectly calm. For more guided sessions for a busy mind, Martin's weekly blog and all of Books at Bedtime in one easy-to-find library, download Anchored:
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Have a lovely day, my friend. Smile often, be positive when you look in the mirror, and in everything, be kind.
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Music: All music by Chris Collins at Indie Music Box
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.Books at Bedtime By Calming Anxiety - How Plash-Goo Came to the Land of None's Desire - By Lord Dunsany
How Plash-Goo Came to the Land of None's Desire by Lord Dunsany — A Funny Giant Fairy Tale for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off with How Plash-Goo Came to the Land of None's Desire by Lord Dunsany …
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How Plash-Goo Came to the Land of None's Desire by Lord Dunsany — A Funny Giant Fairy Tale for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime
Drift off with How Plash-Goo Came to the Land of None's Desire by Lord Dunsany, a short, wickedly funny fairy tale about a giant, a dwarf and a mountain-top grudge, read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Books at Bedtime, the sleep story series from Calming Anxiety.
In a thatched cottage so enormous you might call it a palace, down on the plains, lives Plash-Goo, one of the children of the giants. His family has been shrinking for five hundred years, so that the giants are now no more than fifteen feet high. But high on the mountain tops above his house lives a dwarf, squat, ugly and hairy, who walks up and down along the edge every evening, in plain sight of Plash-Goo.
For weeks the giant puts up with the sight of him, until, as happens to all of us over little things, he can't sleep at night and even loses his taste for pigs. So at last Plash-Goo shoulders his club and climbs up to deal with the dwarf once and for all. He has already pictured exactly how it will go, and the precipice that drops away to the land of None's Desire. But the dwarf is broader than may be dreamed, and fate, as Dunsany puts it, would have it otherwise.
This classic short story for adults is a light-hearted wind-down for a busy mind, with Dunsany's dry wit, his mock-heroic fairy-tale style and Martin's calm, unhurried narration. If you've ever lain awake over something small that got under your skin, you'll smile at this one. It's an ideal short sleep audiobook for fantasy lovers and for anyone with insomnia who finds it hard to switch off at night.
If you enjoyed it, you'll find more Lord Dunsany on Books at Bedtime, including Lobster Salad, The True History of the Hare and the Tortoise and How the Enemy Came to Thlunrana.
How Plash-Goo Came to the Land of None's Desire was first published in Tales of Wonder (London: Elkin Mathews, 1916), known in the US as The Last Book of Wonder (Boston: John W. Luce, 1916). Lord Dunsany (1878–1957).
Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett.
📱 Listen to Books at Bedtime in the Anchored app, offline and with the screen off, so you can fall asleep without a bright phone in your hand:
iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored
🧡 For Martin's calming tips, visit: https://calminganxiety.org/calm
🌱 Try Thole, Martin's new health and wellness app, in beta on iPhone: https://testflight.apple.com/join/aUKB8W7N
Sleep well, my friend. And in everything, be kind.
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Music: All music by Chris Collins at Indie Music Box
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.I Can’t Figure Everything Out - 10-Minute Guided Meditation for Overthinking and Anxiety
Too Much to Think About and Don't Know Where to Begin? — Guided Meditation for Overthinking & Anxiety | Calm a Busy Mind Too much to think about, and you don't know where to begin? If you're feeling overwhelmed …
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Too Much to Think About and Don't Know Where to Begin? — Guided Meditation for Overthinking & Anxiety | Calm a Busy Mind
Too much to think about, and you don't know where to begin? If you're feeling overwhelmed by everything, and one worry leads straight into another, this 10-minute guided meditation for overthinking and anxiety is a little space to breathe, to soften, and to treat yourself with kindness while some things remain unfinished. You don't have to make sense of the whole thing right now.
Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett. Martin's Anchored app for panic and anxiety includes instant calm, always there with no sign-up needed, and it works even without a signal.
Download it on iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 and Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored.
And try Thole, Martin's new whole body and mind app, at https://thole.app
If you're wondering how to calm a busy mind, it can be tempting to work harder at getting rid of thoughts. Today we do the opposite. We follow the almost hypnotic rhythm of the natural breath, imagine an aura of relaxation spreading across the chest and drift into a gentle, trance-like state. When a racing thought returns, you simply smile at it and come back to the breath. You'll receive five affirmations for overwhelm and three daily caring tips.
⏱️ Time Chapters
* 00:00 – Too much to think about
* 00:31 – Welcome from Martin
* 00:51 – Finding your quiet place
* 01:19 – The rise and fall of every breath
* 02:16 – An aura of relaxation
* 02:38 – Drifting into a gentle trance
* 03:05 – How to calm a busy mind
* 03:54 – Letting go of worry
* 04:09 – When a racing thought returns
* 04:48 – Five affirmations for overwhelm
* 06:04 – Balance within your thoughts
* 06:27 – Affirmations, once more
* 07:33 – Letting the regrets leave
* 07:55 – Your 3 daily caring tips
* 09:03 – Gently returning to the room
* 09:35 – Anchored: instant calm, no sign-up
* 09:57 – Anchored Premium
* 10:27 – Smile often, and be kind
🌿 Today's Gentle Affirmations
Repeat them to yourself or simply listen. If one feels too far away today, let it be an invitation:
* I can take this day one moment at a time.
* I do not need an answer to every thought.
* I can treat myself kindly while things remain uncertain.
* I am allowed a moment of calm.
* My next small step can be enough.
💡 3 Daily Caring Tips
1. Give one decision a little space: Give one non-urgent decision a little space. You might say, "I can come back to this later." Choose something that can reasonably wait, and allow yourself to stop turning it over and over.
2. Do one ordinary thing with your attention: Do one ordinary thing with your attention gently alongside it. Feel the warmth of a mug, notice the water as you wash your hands or listen to a sound outside. Let an everyday moment offer a small break from thinking ahead.
3. Notice the tone you use with yourself: When you feel overwhelmed, try the words you might offer someone you care about: "This is a lot. Let's take one thing at a time." You deserve gentleness too.
📱 Take Calming Anxiety With You Anywhere
You may still have questions, and there may still be things to decide, but you can face them with a calmer mind. Anchored, Martin's app for panic and anxiety, gives you instant calm whenever you need it, shaped by his 20 years as a paramedic helping people in times of crisis:
iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored
To listen without ads and support the show, Anchored Premium is just 5.99 a month, less than a large mocha, or 49.99 for the whole year, with Books at Bedtime and everything else included. It also makes a lovely Christmas gift for a friend. Find out more at https://calminganxiety.org, and Martin's calming tips at https://calminganxiety.org/calm
🌱 Coming in December: Thole, Martin's whole body and mind app. Try it free now at https://thole.app
If this helped, please share it with someone who's feeling overwhelmed, and leave a 30-second review on Apple Podcasts.
Have a lovely day, my friend. This is about you, finding you and loving who you are. So smile often, and in everything, be kind.
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Music: All music by Chris Collins at Indie Music Box
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.Books at Bedtime By Calming Anxiety - The Doom of La Traviata - By Lord Dunsany
The Doom of La Traviata by Lord Dunsany — A Haunting Gothic Fable of Paris for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Settle in with The Doom of La Traviata by Lord Dunsany, a short, haunting and strangely tender …
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The Doom of La Traviata by Lord Dunsany — A Haunting Gothic Fable of Paris for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime
Settle in with The Doom of La Traviata by Lord Dunsany, a short, haunting and strangely tender dark fable of Paris, heaven and mercy, read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Books at Bedtime, the sleep story series from Calming Anxiety.
Evening steals out of the mysterious lands and comes down on the streets of Paris. The dark cats creep from the houses, the dim streets fill with shapes, and in a mean house near the Moulin Rouge, the young woman known as La Traviata dies. Her soul drifts blindly about the streets she knew, until it strikes against the wall of Notre Dame and streams upward to paradise to be judged.
Clouds gather, the halos of the saints grow pale and the singing of the seraphim falters. Seven great angels rise with pity on their faces, and they set out along the long and dusty Way of the Damned, carrying her young soul between them. But as the angels walk, they look not at her sins, but at the part of her soul that once loved a sister long dead. "It is but a young soul," they say. What seven angels may dare to do on that road, Dunsany saves for the closing lines.
This classic short story for adults is a thoughtful listen rather than a cosy one. It's a dark fable about death, judgment and hell, so if you'd like something gentler tonight, please choose another story. For lovers of gothic tales who are awake with insomnia, it's a rich sleep audiobook, with Dunsany's rhythmic, almost biblical prose and Martin's calm, unhurried narration.
If you enjoyed it, you'll find more Lord Dunsany on Books at Bedtime, including On the Dry Land and The Whirlpool, both from the same collection, along with The Hen and How the Enemy Came to Thlunrana.
The Doom of La Traviata was first published in The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories (London: George Allen & Sons, 1908). Lord Dunsany (1878–1957).
Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett.
📱 Listen to Books at Bedtime in the Anchored app, offline and with the screen off, so you can fall asleep without a bright phone in your hand:
iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored
🧡 For Martin's calming tips, visit: https://calminganxiety.org/calm
🌱 Try Thole, Martin's new health and wellness app, in beta on iPhone: https://testflight.apple.com/join/aUKB8W7N
Sleep well, my friend. And in everything, be kind.
Rate & Review: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners!
YouTube: Watch all episodes at https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1
Social Media Support: For younger listeners struggling with social media stress, visit https://www.icanhelp.net/
Music: All music by Chris Collins at Indie Music Box
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.I Need to Feel Safe Again — Grounding Meditation for Anxiety Relief
If your mind won’t stop, your chest feels tight, or the world is simply moving too fast, this episode is your safe harbor. Join Martin, a clinical hypnotherapist and former frontline paramedic, for a 10-minute …
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If your mind won’t stop, your chest feels tight, or the world is simply moving too fast, this episode is your safe harbor. Join Martin, a clinical hypnotherapist and former frontline paramedic, for a 10-minute nervous system reset. Using the science of slow breathing and the ancient healing power of nature, you will learn how to physically signal to your body that you are completely safe.In this session, we journey deep into an ancient Devon woodland, walk through sweeping green meadows, and stand at the edge of a deep, unhurried river.
Discover how to look beneath the chaotic "ripples" of daily anxiety to find the permanent stillness that lives inside you.🌟 Love the Show? Subscribe & Review!If this guided meditation helped you find your center today, please take a quick moment to subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your reviews help others searching for anxiety relief find our peaceful community.⏱️ Time Chapters- 00:00 – Intro: The Science of Slow Breathing & Nervous System Resets
- 00:41 – Meet Martin: From Frontline Paramedic to Hypnotherapist
- 01:06 – Visualizing the Devon Woodland & The Unhurried Buzzard
- 01:51 – Breathwork: Activating the Vagus Nerve to Reverse Distress
- 04:03 – Inhaling Love, Exhaling Tension
- 05:22 – Guided Imagery: The Sweeping Meadow & The Steady River
- 10:06 – Core Affirmations for Grounding & Presence
- 10:42 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for a Happier Life
- 12:29 – Outro & Breaking the Anxiety Cycle
- "I am worthy of love and peace."
- "I am allowed to rest."
- "I am grounded, I am present, I am safe."
- The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique: A clinically proven tool to pull your brain out of future-worry and back into the present. Name 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste.
- Take Your Nervous System Outside: You don't need a massive hike to lower cortisol levels. Spending just 5 minutes standing barefoot in the grass, watching clouds, or sitting by running water works wonders.
- Breathe in Love, Breathe out a Name: Tonight before bed, try one minute of intentional breathing. On the inhale, silently say the word love; on the exhale, breathe out the name of someone you care about to redirect your mind from threat detection to connection.
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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.Books at Bedtime By Calming Anxiety - The Whirlpool - By Lord Dunsany
The Whirlpool by Lord Dunsany — A Dreamlike Sea Fable of the Happy Isles for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off with The Whirlpool by Lord Dunsany, a short, dreamlike fantasy of the sea, ancient gods …
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The Whirlpool by Lord Dunsany — A Dreamlike Sea Fable of the Happy Isles for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime
Drift off with The Whirlpool by Lord Dunsany, a short, dreamlike fantasy of the sea, ancient gods and the Happy Isles, read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Books at Bedtime, the sleep story series from Calming Anxiety.
Going down one day to the shore of the great sea, our storyteller comes upon the Whirlpool himself, lying on the sand and stretching his huge limbs in the sun. "Who art thou?" he asks. And the giant tells his tale.
For a hundred years at a time, he stands on the ocean floor, midway between two cliffs, guarding the straits against every ship that seeks the further seas. He takes the waters in both hands and whirls them around his head, as the tall ships come gliding on with their sailors singing. In their last cry he hears all their songs and hopes and loves, and even the wind in the forests where their timbers grew.
But once in every hundred years, for one day only, he rests on the shore and leaves the straits unguarded. Then the ships may sail through and find the Happy Isles, where no time comes with its devouring hours, and where the sailors long for nothing. It's a place of sunlit seas and orchards high on the hills, where the souls of the sailors return every night to rest while they sleep. And why must the Whirlpool go back at sunset? Dunsany keeps his answer for the very last line.
This classic short story for adults is a rich, atmospheric wind-down for a busy mind, with the rhythm of the sea, Dunsany's mythic, almost biblical prose and Martin's calm, unhurried narration. It has a sad, serious edge beneath its beauty, and it's a fine sleep audiobook for fantasy lovers and for anyone with insomnia who finds it hard to switch off at night.
If you enjoyed it, you'll find more Lord Dunsany on Books at Bedtime, including On the Dry Land from the same collection, along with How the Enemy Came to Thlunrana and Alone the Immortals.
The Whirlpool was first published in The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories (London: George Allen & Sons, 1908). Lord Dunsany (1878–1957).
Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett.
📱 Listen to Books at Bedtime in the Anchored app, offline and with the screen off, so you can fall asleep without a bright phone in your hand:
iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored
🧡 For Martin's calming tips, visit: https://calminganxiety.org/calm
🌱 Try Thole, Martin's new health and wellness app, in beta on iPhone: https://testflight.apple.com/join/aUKB8W7N
Sleep well, my friend. And in everything, be kind.
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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.Overthinking Everyone Else’s Feelings -- 10-Minute Guided Meditation for People-Pleasing
Overthinking Other People's Feelings? — Guided Meditation for People Pleasing & Anxious Thoughts | Natural Breathing Do you find yourself overthinking other people's feelings? A change in their voice, a short …
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Overthinking Other People's Feelings? — Guided Meditation for People Pleasing & Anxious Thoughts | Natural Breathing
Do you find yourself overthinking other people's feelings? A change in their voice, a short reply, or a silence that leaves you wondering whether you've done something wrong? This 10-minute guided meditation for people pleasing helps you let that checking settle, so you can care about the people in your life while making a little room for yourself.
Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett. Martin's Anchored app gives you over 2,500 guided sessions, Books at Bedtime, the ambient night light and box breathing, all in your pocket whenever you need them. Download it on iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 and Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored. And try Thole, Martin's new whole body and mind app, at https://thole.app
There's no breathing pattern to get right today. We simply notice the natural breath and drift into a gentle, trance-like state of relaxation. If you've been wondering how to stop overthinking what others think of you, you'll practise noticing when your attention moves into guessing, and letting go of the pressure to please everyone. You'll receive five affirmations for healthy boundaries and three daily caring tips.
⏱️ Time Chapters
* 00:00 – Overthinking other people's feelings
* 00:35 – Welcome from Martin
* 00:53 – Anchored: 2,500+ sessions and more
* 01:16 – Finding your comfy place
* 01:39 – Natural breathing, nothing to get right
* 02:37 – Drifting into a gentle trance
* 03:00 – Naming the worry, returning to the breath
* 03:27 – How to stop overthinking what others think
* 04:06 – Letting go of the pressure to please
* 04:43 – Five affirmations for healthy boundaries
* 06:16 – Drifting deeper with self-compassion
* 06:34 – Affirmations, once more
* 07:41 – Your 3 daily caring tips
* 08:49 – Gently returning to the room
* 09:24 – Anchored and instant calm
* 09:55 – Introducing Thole
* 10:47 – Take care, and be kind
🌿 Today's Gentle Affirmations
Visualise the words, then repeat them silently or out loud:
* I can soften my overthinking, one breath at a time.
* I can practise healthy boundaries with kindness.
* I can notice people pleasing and give myself time to choose.
* I can care for others while respecting my own needs.
* I can let an anxious thought pass without treating it as a fact.
💡 3 Daily Caring Tips
1. Give yourself a little time: Before agreeing to something today, give yourself a little time. Try saying, "Let me check and get back to you."
2. Separate knowing from guessing: If you start interpreting someone's mood, ask, "What do I know, and what am I guessing?"
3. Ask what you need today: Ask yourself, "What do I need today?" Choose one manageable act of care: a quiet cup of tea, a short walk or a few minutes away from the messages.
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Take care, my friend. This is about you discovering your best self. Have a lovely day, and to your soul, be kind.
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On the Dry Land by Lord Dunsany — A Gentle Short Fable of Love & Old Age for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off with On the Dry Land by Lord Dunsany, a short, tender and beautifully written fable …
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On the Dry Land by Lord Dunsany — A Gentle Short Fable of Love & Old Age for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime
Drift off with On the Dry Land by Lord Dunsany, a short, tender and beautifully written fable about love and a long life, read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Books at Bedtime, the sleep story series from Calming Anxiety.
The gorgeous night hangs over the marshes, with all its wandering bands of nomad stars, and the first pale light of dawn is rising in the east. For many years, Love has led a man up and down through those perilous marshes. Now, as they reach the safety of dry land at last, Love looks at his companion and sees in the dawn light that his hair has turned white.
The old man sits down wearily on the grass, and Love tells him, "I will leave you now." The old man makes no answer, and only weeps softly. So Love, grieved in his careless little heart, tries to comfort him the only way he knows, by telling him that he was never worth missing at all. He is foolish, he says, and cruel, and the old man will be far better off without him. And still the old man weeps. What Love says next, and who comes up out of the marshes as the morning grows, Dunsany saves for the closing lines.
This classic short story for adults is a soft, reflective wind-down for a busy mind, with Dunsany's rich, musical prose, its quiet images of night and dawn and Martin's calm, unhurried narration. It's a lovely, peaceful sleep audiobook for anyone who finds themselves looking back on the years as they lie awake, or who finds it hard to switch off at night.
If you enjoyed it, you'll find more Lord Dunsany on Books at Bedtime, including Alone the Immortals, The Hen and How the Enemy Came to Thlunrana.
On the Dry Land was first published in The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories (London: George Allen & Sons, 1908). Lord Dunsany (1878–1957).
Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett.
📱 Listen to Books at Bedtime in the Anchored app, offline and with the screen off, so you can fall asleep without a bright phone in your hand:
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Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored
🧡 For Martin's calming tips, visit: https://calminganxiety.org/calm
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Sleep well, my friend. And in everything, be kind.
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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.I Can't Fall Asleep, My Mind Won't Stop Deep Sleep Meditation & Body Relaxation
Intro: Can't Fall Asleep Tonight? Let’s Ease Your Racing MindIf you are struggling with insomnia, lying awake exhausted, or finding that your mind simply won’t stop turning over the day's events, you are in …
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Intro: Can't Fall Asleep Tonight? Let’s Ease Your Racing MindIf you are struggling with insomnia, lying awake exhausted, or finding that your mind simply won’t stop turning over the day's events, you are in exactly the right place. There is nothing left to fix, nowhere else you need to be, and no pressure to force yourself to fall asleep fast tonight.Welcome, I’m Martin. Drawing from my 20+ years of experience as an emergency services paramedic combined with clinical hypnotherapy techniques, I have crafted this deep sleep companion to work directly with your nervous system, rather than fighting against it. Switch off the lights, make yourself heavy and comfortable in bed, and allow my voice to guide your body down into deep, natural sleep.Time Chapters: Navigating Your Path to Rest- 00:00 – How to Quiet a Racing Mind for Sleep: Directing focus away from nighttime anxiety.
- 01:21 – Deep Breathing Exercises for Insomnia: Activating the vagus nerve with extended exhalations.
- 02:03 – Full Body Progressive Relaxation: Releasing physical tension from the jaw, shoulders, and legs.
- 05:05 – Sleep Hypnosis Affirmations: Subconscious reprogramming for a peaceful mind.
- 08:05 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Better Sleep: Practical sleep hygiene habits for tomorrow night.
- 10:00 – Hypnotic Sleep Countdown and Drift Fade: Transitioning completely into deep sleep.
- "My body inherently knows how to sleep; it has done this every night of my life, and it will carry me there safely again tonight."
- "I have done enough today, and I am fully allowed to stop."
- "I am safe, I am warm, and I am exactly where I need to be."
- "What is done is done, and whatever waits can easily wait until the morning."
- Close the Kitchen Early: Finish eating roughly three hours before your head hits the pillow. A body busy digesting remains too alert for deep, restorative sleep.
- Cool Feet, Warm Core: If you feel too hot to settle, slip one foot out from under the duvet. This minor temperature drop acts as a biological trigger telling your brain it's time to sleep.
- Move Thoughts from Mind to Paper: Keep a notepad right by your bedside table. If tomorrow's worries start circling, write them down to allow your mind permission to stop holding onto them for the night.
- Download the App: Find permanent sanctuary and custom-tailored sessions inside Anchored whenever you need them most.
- Explore More Content: Visit calminganxiety.fm to learn more about our online courses, techniques, and resources.
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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.Books at Bedtime By Calming Anxiety - Lobster Salad - By Lord Dunsany
Lobster Salad by Lord Dunsany — A Funny Short Fantasy Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off with Lobster Salad by Lord Dunsany, a wry and thrilling little fantasy about a very bad dream, read …
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Lobster Salad by Lord Dunsany — A Funny Short Fantasy Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime
Drift off with Lobster Salad by Lord Dunsany, a wry and thrilling little fantasy about a very bad dream, read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Books at Bedtime, the sleep story series from Calming Anxiety.
Our narrator is climbing the perilous outside of a vast white palace, high above the craggy tops of the mountains. There are no battlements or terraces to rest on, only the sheer face of the wall, and he is dressed in a night-shirt and stout leather boots. His fingers and wrists are aching, and he dares not look down.
That the whole thing is a dream, he admits, is beside the point. We have all fallen in dreams before, and it is well known that if you ever hit the ground, you die. Every boulder on the wall has its own different terror, and something is following close behind him. Then he comes to a great gap in the wall that he cannot cross, and he has one last, desperate idea. As for that curious title, Dunsany lets you work it out for yourself.
This classic short story for adults is a playful wind-down for a busy mind, with Dunsany's dreamlike prose, his dry humour and Martin's calm, unhurried narration. If you've ever woken from a nightmare with your heart racing, you'll smile at this one. It's an ideal short sleep audiobook for fantasy lovers and for anyone with insomnia who finds it hard to switch off at night.
If you enjoyed it, you'll find more Lord Dunsany on Books at Bedtime, including How the Enemy Came to Thlunrana, The Hen and The True History of the Hare and the Tortoise, all from the same collection.
Lobster Salad was first published in Fifty-One Tales (London: Elkin Mathews; New York: Mitchell Kennerley, 1915). Lord Dunsany (1878–1957).
Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett.
📱 Listen to Books at Bedtime in the Anchored app, offline and with the screen off, so you can fall asleep without a bright phone in your hand:
iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored
🧡 For Martin's calming tips, visit: https://calminganxiety.org/calm
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Sleep well, my friend. And in everything, be kind.
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Music: All music by Chris Collins at Indie Music Box
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.I Need a Fresh Start Today | Guided Meditation to Let Go of Yesterday
If you have woken up carrying the weight of yesterday, if some quiet part of you is ready to let go of the past and simply begin again, then take a slow breath. This is exactly where you are meant to be …
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If you have woken up carrying the weight of yesterday, if some quiet part of you is ready to let go of the past and simply begin again, then take a slow breath. This is exactly where you are meant to be.
Welcome to Calming Anxiety with Martin Hewlett.Each day is a new beginning, a fresh start, a clean slate, and a blank page that is yours to write. This 10-minute session is your guided meditation for a positive life, designed to help you gently set a positive tone for the day ahead, clear away morning anxiety, and find deep relaxation.
Time Chapters
Intro: Finding your quiet place, breathing awareness, and letting go of the past.
Affirmations: Powerful morning affirmations for a positive mind and a clean slate.
3 Daily Caring Tips: Practical steps to carry this new beginning into your day. Outro: Coming back to the room, call to action, and final blessings.Morning Affirmations For A Positive Mind Let these words settle into you. Visualize them, feel them to be true, and let them transform your day: Each day is a new beginning and today I choose a positive life. I let the past stay in the past, this moment is my fresh start. My heart is open, my mind is clear and I welcome this new day with a positive mind. I am enough exactly as I am and I have all I need to begin again. Today is a clean slate and I set a gentle positive tone for all that lies ahead.3 Daily Caring Tips For A Happier Life- Set One Positive Intention: Before reaching for your phone, choose a single anchor word (like calm, kind, open, or brave) to act as your quiet compass for the hours ahead.
- Catch One Small Beauty: Notice a tiny moment of beauty—steam rising from a cup or light through a window—and practice gratitude. Gratitude is how a new day becomes a good day.
- You Can Always Begin Again: If the day slips and the calm fades, remember that a fresh start isn’t just for the morning. A new beginning is always just one breath away.
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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.Books at Bedtime By Calming Anxiety - HOW THE ENEMY CAME TO THLUNRANA - By Lord Dunsany
How the Enemy Came to Thlunrana by Lord Dunsany — A Dark Fantasy Fable for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off with How the Enemy Came to Thlunrana by Lord Dunsany, a short, spellbinding fantasy fable …
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How the Enemy Came to Thlunrana by Lord Dunsany — A Dark Fantasy Fable for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime
Drift off with How the Enemy Came to Thlunrana by Lord Dunsany, a short, spellbinding fantasy fable of prophecy, magicians and a dreaded secret, read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Books at Bedtime, the sleep story series from Calming Anxiety.
It was foretold in ancient days that an enemy would come upon Thlunrana. The date of its doom was known, and so was the gate by which the enemy would enter. Yet no prophecy said who the enemy was, only that he was of the gods, though he dwelt with men. Meanwhile Thlunrana, the great secret cathedral of wizardry, remained the terror of the valley, its narrow windows glowing strangely in the night, and its magicians veiled, hooded and cloaked in black.
On the last night of all, a man from a black thatched cottage by the five pine trees climbs the dark valley for one final look at the place. Afraid but determined, he walks in through the southward door named the Gate of Doom. He passes the whispering magicians and their lighted tapers, and comes at last to a silk pavilion in a chamber of black marble, the holy of holies, where the deepest mystery of Thlunrana lies behind drawn curtains. What he finds there, and who the enemy really is, Dunsany saves for the final lines.
This classic short story for adults is a rich, atmospheric wind-down for a busy mind, with Dunsany's dreamlike, mythic prose, a surprisingly satisfying ending and Martin's calm, unhurried narration. It's an ideal short sleep audiobook for fantasy lovers and for anyone with insomnia who finds it hard to switch off at night.
If you enjoyed it, you'll find more Lord Dunsany on Books at Bedtime, including The Hen, The Return of the Exiles and The True History of the Hare and the Tortoise, all from the same collection.
How the Enemy Came to Thlunrana was first published in Fifty-One Tales (London: Elkin Mathews; New York: Mitchell Kennerley, 1915). Lord Dunsany (1878–1957).
Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett.
📱 Listen to Books at Bedtime in the Anchored app, offline and with the screen off, so you can fall asleep without a bright phone in your hand:
iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored
🧡 For Martin's calming tips, visit: https://calminganxiety.org/calm
🌱 Try Thole, Martin's new health and wellness app, in beta on iPhone: https://testflight.apple.com/join/aUKB8W7N
Sleep well, my friend. And in everything, be kind.
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Music: All music by Chris Collins at Indie Music Box
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.Can't Sleep Because You're Worried About Money - Guided Meditation
Money Anxiety Relief — Calm Financial Stress & Worry | Guided Meditation with the Extended Exhale Money anxiety rarely arrives when you are busy — it waits for the quiet: the moment before sleep, the beep of …
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Money Anxiety Relief — Calm Financial Stress & Worry | Guided Meditation with the Extended Exhale
Money anxiety rarely arrives when you are busy — it waits for the quiet: the moment before sleep, the beep of the card machine, the envelope on the mat. This 10-minute guided meditation is here to calm that financial stress in your body, settle a racing mind, and remind your nervous system that in this moment you are safe.
Today we use the extended exhale, sometimes called the one-to-two breath, where the out breath is twice as long as the in breath. It is a simple, powerful way to press the body's own brake pedal through the vagus nerve — because money worry lives in the future, but the breath lives in the body, and the body is always here.
Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett, this session asks nothing of you but to breathe. Nothing to solve, nothing to fix — just ten minutes to release the financial stress you have been carrying and come back to yourself with a clearer, steadier chest.
⏱️ Time Chapters
* 00:00 – When money worry arrives in the quiet
* 00:39 – Why it's your nervous system, not the numbers
* 01:02 – Welcome — Martin & the Anchored app
* 01:48 – Settling down: shoulders, jaw, eyes
* 02:09 – The extended exhale (the one-to-two breath) & the science
* 03:09 – Guided breathing rounds
* 04:48 – Noticing what shifted
* 05:08 – Calming affirmations & visualization
* 06:56 – Breath awareness and deepening
* 08:32 – Today's 3 Daily Caring Tips
* 09:14 – Gently coming back
* 09:40 – Closing & a word on the loneliest worry
* 10:24 – Be kind
🌿 Today's Gentle Affirmations
Let these settle as you breathe:
* I am safe in this moment.
* Any worry is a feeling in my body. It is not a fact about my future.
* I can be calm and still be responsible.
* I release the financial stress I have been carrying in my body.
* I have survived every difficult day so far — every single one.
* I do not have to solve this today.
* I have survived 100% of my worst days.
* Tomorrow, I will act with a clear head and a steady chest.
💡 3 Daily Caring Tips
1. Choose one fixed ten-minute slot today to look at your finances, and keep the worry inside that window. Outside it, you are off duty.
2. Write down the single smallest money action you could take this week — and do only that one thing.
3. Move your body for ten minutes before you open any bill or banking app, so that your nervous system is already steady when you look.
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You're doing better than you think. Smile often, positive thoughts whenever you can, and then to yourself…
…be kind.
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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.Can't Sleep Because You're Worried About Money - Guided Meditation
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 …
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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.Books at Bedtime By Calming Anxiety - The Guest - By Lord Dunsany
The Guest by Lord Dunsany — A Dark, Mysterious Short Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Settle in with The Guest by Lord Dunsany, a short, strange and haunting classic story about a dinner for two in …
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The Guest by Lord Dunsany — A Dark, Mysterious Short Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime
Settle in with The Guest by Lord Dunsany, a short, strange and haunting classic story about a dinner for two in London, read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Books at Bedtime, the sleep story series from Calming Anxiety.
Please note: this story touches on suicide, so it may not be the right listen for everyone. If you're finding things hard, please talk to someone you trust or contact a local crisis line. In the UK, Samaritans are free on 116 123. In the US, call or text 988.
At eight o'clock one evening, a young man walks alone into a London restaurant. Two places have been laid at his table, and he chose the dinner carefully by letter a week before. When a waiter asks about the other guest, he says only, "You probably won't see him till the coffee comes."
So he is served alone, and all through his elaborate dinner he talks politely to the empty chair. It seems the guest knew his father. They have acquaintances in common too, among them King Seti of Thebes, Helen of Troy and Cleopatra. And the young man is sure he saw his guest only the other day, on a motor bus going down Ludgate Hill. Who is the visitor nobody else can see? Dunsany keeps the answer back until the very last line.
This classic short story for adults is a thoughtful listen rather than a cosy one, with Dunsany's dry wit, his mythic imagination and Martin's calm, unhurried narration. It suits anyone who loves old-fashioned mystery and dark fables, and who's awake with insomnia and looking for a short audiobook story before sleep.
If you'd prefer something gentler at bedtime, you'll find more Lord Dunsany on Books at Bedtime, including The Hen, Alone the Immortals and The True History of the Hare and the Tortoise, all from the same collection.
The Guest was first published in Fifty-One Tales (London: Elkin Mathews; New York: Mitchell Kennerley, 1915). Lord Dunsany (1878–1957).
Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett.
📱 Listen to Books at Bedtime in the Anchored app, offline and with the screen off, so you can fall asleep without a bright phone in your hand:
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Sleep well, my friend. And in everything, be kind.
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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.Why Do Unexpected Things Make Me So Anxious - A 10-Minute Meditation for Emotional Exhaustion, Anxiety and Letting Go
Feeling Nervous When Something Unexpected Happens? — Guided Meditation for Sudden Anxiety & Change of Plans | No Counting Feeling nervous when something unexpected happens? A change of plans, a message you …
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Feeling Nervous When Something Unexpected Happens? — Guided Meditation for Sudden Anxiety & Change of Plans | No Counting
Feeling nervous when something unexpected happens? A change of plans, a message you weren't expecting, or something small that suddenly leaves you unsettled, and you feel anxious before you've even had a moment to understand why. This 10-minute guided meditation for sudden anxiety doesn't ask you to explain that feeling. We simply make a little room around it and give you time to settle.
Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett. Martin's Anchored app gives you over 2,500 guided sessions, the ambient night light, box breathing exercises and Books at Bedtime to help you fall gently asleep. Download it on iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 and Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored. And try Thole, Martin's new health app, in beta on iPhone: https://testflight.apple.com/join/aUKB8W7N
There's no counting today and no need for a deep breath. We simply notice the gentle out-breath, soften the hands, jaw and eyes, and let the questions wait: What does this mean? What happens next? What should I do? You're allowed a moment between something happening and deciding what to do. You'll receive five affirmations for coping with the unexpected and three daily caring tips.
⏱️ Time Chapters
* 00:00 – Welcome from Martin
* 00:10 – When something unexpected unsettles you
* 00:42 – Anchored: 2,500+ sessions and more
* 01:11 – Finding your quiet place
* 01:37 – No counting, just the out-breath
* 02:31 – When you try to work it all out at once
* 02:54 – Softening the hands and jaw
* 03:07 – A moment between happening and deciding
* 03:37 – Returning to the support beneath you
* 04:03 – Understanding it gradually
* 04:45 – Relax, unwind, and be kind to yourself
* 04:56 – Five affirmations for the unexpected
* 06:19 – Softening around the eyes
* 06:43 – Affirmations, once more
* 07:48 – You are worthy
* 08:14 – Your 3 daily caring tips
* 09:23 – Gently returning to the room
* 09:43 – Anchored, Premium and calminganxiety.org
* 10:26 – In every way, be kind
🌿 Today's Gentle Affirmations
Repeat them silently or simply listen, and let them find their place within:
* I can give myself time to adjust to something unexpected.
* I can feel nervous and still choose my next step.
* I do not need to work out every possibility right now.
* I can meet uncertainty with patience and kindness towards myself.
* I am allowed to pause, ask questions and accept support.
💡 3 Daily Caring Tips
1. Give yourself a gentle pause: When something unexpected happens, feel your feet against the floor or allow a comfortable breath to leave your body.
2. Separate what you know from what you are imagining: Ask yourself, "What has actually happened, and what am I worried might happen?" Then seek the information you need before trying to solve every possibility.
3. Choose one caring next step: You might ask someone to explain something, write down what needs doing, or take a short break before replying. Choose something small enough to manage.
📱 Take Calming Anxiety With You Anywhere
You don't need an immediate answer simply because something arrived unexpectedly. You can understand it gradually, and decide what's needed when you have a clearer picture. Martin wrote Anchored for moments like this. No big corporation, and most of it is completely free:
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To support the show and turn off the ads, Anchored Premium is just 5.99 a month or 49.99 for the year. Thank you. Find out more at https://calminganxiety.org, and Martin's calming tips at https://calminganxiety.org/calm
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If this helped, please share it with someone who's easily thrown by change, and leave a 30-second review on Apple Podcasts.
Thank you for putting your faith and trust in all Martin does. And in every single way, my friend, it's so simple: be kind.
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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.Books at Bedtime By Calming Anxiety - The True History of the Hare and the Tortoise - By Lord Dunsany
The True History of the Hare and the Tortoise by Lord Dunsany — A Funny Short Fable for Sleep | Books at Bedtime Drift off with The True History of the Hare and the Tortoise by Lord Dunsany, a wickedly witty …
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The True History of the Hare and the Tortoise by Lord Dunsany — A Funny Short Fable for Sleep | Books at Bedtime
Drift off with The True History of the Hare and the Tortoise by Lord Dunsany, a wickedly witty retelling of Aesop's most famous fable, read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Books at Bedtime, the sleep story series from Calming Anxiety.
For a long time there had been bitter argument among the beasts over who was the swifter, the hare or the tortoise. Some said the hare, because he had such long ears. Others said the tortoise, because anyone whose shell was that hard should surely be able to run hard too. With feelings running so high that there was nearly war among the beasts, a race of five hundred yards is finally arranged so that everyone can see who is right.
The tortoise declares himself absolutely confident of success. The hare looks bored and thinks the whole thing ridiculous. On the day of the race the crowd takes sides, the goose very nearly pecks the fox, and two rousing catchphrases sweep through the animal kingdom: "Run hard!" and "Let him rest!" You may think you know how this one ends, but Dunsany has a few surprises in store, right up to the very last line.
This classic short story for adults is a light-hearted wind-down for a busy mind, with Dunsany's dry, playful humour and Martin's calm, unhurried narration. It's perfect for anyone who loves a clever twist on a childhood favourite as they drift towards sleep.
If you enjoyed it, you'll find more Lord Dunsany on Books at Bedtime, including The Hen, Alone the Immortals and The Messengers, all from the same collection.
The True History of the Hare and the Tortoise was first published in Fifty-One Tales (London: Elkin Mathews; New York: Mitchell Kennerley, 1915). Lord Dunsany (1878–1957).
Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett.
📱 Listen to Books at Bedtime in the Anchored app, offline and with the screen off, so you can fall asleep without a bright phone in your hand:
iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored
🧡 For Martin's calming tips, visit: https://calminganxiety.org/calm
🌱 Try Thole, Martin's new health and wellness app, in beta on iPhone: https://testflight.apple.com/join/aUKB8W7N
Sleep well, my friend. And in everything, be kind.
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Music: All music by Chris Collins at Indie Music Box
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.Where Has This Year Gone — 10-Minute Guided Meditation for End-of-Year Anxiety and Regret
I Feel Like I've Wasted This Year — Guided Meditation for End of Year Anxiety & Feeling Like You Haven't Done Enough | Physiological Sigh I feel like I've wasted this year. If that thought arrives when you …
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I Feel Like I've Wasted This Year — Guided Meditation for End of Year Anxiety & Feeling Like You Haven't Done Enough | Physiological Sigh
I feel like I've wasted this year. If that thought arrives when you glance at the date, with that little drop in your stomach, this 10-minute guided meditation for end of year anxiety is for you. Where did the months go? You can put the calendar down for a moment, because you don't have to explain the last twelve months before you're allowed to rest.
Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett. Martin's Anchored app gives you over 2,500 guided sessions, the ambient night light and Books at Bedtime for a gentler end to the day.
Download it on iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 and Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored.
And try Thole, Martin's new health app, in beta on iPhone: https://testflight.apple.com/join/aUKB8W7N
Today we use the double-sip breath, also called the physiological sigh, with no breath to hold and no need to fill your lungs. A calendar records dates, but it cannot record what it took to get through them. This meditation for feeling like you haven't done enough, and for anxiety about time passing, makes room for disappointment without turning it into a judgement of your worth. You'll receive five affirmations for self-compassion and three daily caring tips.
⏱️ Time Chapters
* 00:00 – When the date catches you out
* 00:30 – Welcome from Martin
* 00:53 – Anchored: 2,500+ sessions and more
* 01:18 – Finding your comfy place
* 01:24 – The double-sip breath (physiological sigh)
* 01:53 – Breathing together
* 03:02 – Letting the technique go
* 03:34 – When every month needs something impressive
* 03:54 – What a calendar cannot record
* 04:33 – Making room for disappointment
* 04:59 – Rest without putting the year on trial
* 05:28 – Five affirmations for self-compassion
* 06:38 – Unwinding a little deeper
* 06:48 – Affirmations, once more
* 07:53 – Letting the words settle
* 08:02 – When "I have done nothing" returns
* 08:18 – A kinder sentence
* 08:34 – Your 3 daily caring tips
* 09:33 – Gently returning to the room
* 09:59 – Anchored and calminganxiety.org
* 10:22 – Thank you, and in everything, be kind
🌿 Today's Gentle Affirmations
Repeat them quietly if you wish, or simply listen:
* My worth is not measured by what I have finished this year.
* I can acknowledge disappointment and still treat myself kindly.
* The quiet effort of getting through difficult days matters as much as any other.
* I give myself permission to rest without proving I have done enough.
* I can meet this moment with a little more gentleness.
💡 3 Daily Caring Tips
1. Notice one ordinary effort: Notice one ordinary effort you usually dismiss. Getting out of bed on a difficult morning counts. Let yourself acknowledge it without adding, "But I should have done more."
2. Feel your feet on the floor: When your calendar triggers that familiar pressure, feel your feet on the floor and take one easy breath. Remind yourself, "A date is information, not a verdict on me."
3. Make room for one small enjoyment: Make room for one small enjoyment today. Listen to a favourite song, enjoy a warm drink or step outside for a moment. You don't have to earn that pleasure first.
📱 Take Calming Anxiety With You Anywhere
You don't have to make up the whole year in one afternoon. For more support, download Martin's Anchored app, with meditations to return to, Books at Bedtime for a gentler end to the day and the ambient night light:
iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored
It's all at https://calminganxiety.org, and Martin's calming tips are at https://calminganxiety.org/calm
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If this session helped, please share it with someone who is quietly carrying the same pressure, and leave a 30-second review on Apple Podcasts.
Take care of yourself, my friend. And in everything, be kind.
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Music: All music by Chris Collins at Indie Music Box
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.Books at Bedtime By Calming Anxiety - The Messengers - By Lord Dunsany
The Messengers by Lord Dunsany — A Short, Poetic Fable for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off with The Messengers by Lord Dunsany, a short, lyrical and thought-provoking fable about the muses, their …
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The Messengers by Lord Dunsany — A Short, Poetic Fable for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime
Drift off with The Messengers by Lord Dunsany, a short, lyrical and thought-provoking fable about the muses, their messengers and the people who will not listen, read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Books at Bedtime, the sleep story series from Calming Anxiety.
One wandering night, a man out chasing hares hears the high muses calling: "Take us a message to the golden town." He would far rather stay in the happy valleys, but the muses call him by name, again and again, until at last he goes to them. They give him a wreath of laurels carved from emeralds, as only the muses can carve, so the wise men of the golden town will know where he has come from.
Dressed in scarlet silks, he runs through the golden gateway crying his message. But the wise men sit cross-legged before their houses, reading from parchments an older message the muses sent long before, and they will not believe him. Still the muses do not rest, and still they send their messengers, until one day they call to the storyteller himself.
This classic short story for adults is a reflective wind-down for a busy mind, with Dunsany's rich, rhythmic, almost biblical prose and Martin's calm, unhurried narration. Like many of Dunsany's fables it carries a sharp, serious edge beneath its beauty, so it suits listeners who enjoy something to ponder as they drift towards sleep.
If you enjoyed it, you'll find more Lord Dunsany on Books at Bedtime, including Alone the Immortals, The Hen and The Return of the Exiles, all from the same collection.
The Messengers was first published in Fifty-One Tales (London: Elkin Mathews; New York: Mitchell Kennerley, 1915). Lord Dunsany (1878–1957).
Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett.
📱 Listen to Books at Bedtime in the Anchored app, offline and with the screen off, so you can fall asleep without a bright phone in your hand:
iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored
🧡 For Martin's calming tips, visit: https://calminganxiety.org/calm
🌱 Try Thole, Martin's new health and wellness app, in beta on iPhone: https://testflight.apple.com/join/aUKB8W7N
Sleep well, my friend. And in everything, be kind.
Rate & Review: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners!
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Music: All music by Chris Collins at Indie Music Box
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.Why Do I Jolt Awake When Falling Asleep - 10 Minute Guided Meditation for Sleep Anxiety
Why Do I Jolt Awake When Falling Asleep? — Hypnic Jerk Sleep Meditation | Physiological Sigh & Sleep Affirmations Why do I jolt awake when falling asleep? You're just beginning to drift off, your thoughts …
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Why Do I Jolt Awake When Falling Asleep? — Hypnic Jerk Sleep Meditation | Physiological Sigh & Sleep Affirmations
Why do I jolt awake when falling asleep? You're just beginning to drift off, your thoughts softening, the bed warm beneath you, and suddenly your body jumps. A falling sensation, a kick of the leg, a sudden twitch that brings you back to wakefulness wondering what just happened. This gentle guided sleep meditation helps you settle after a hypnic jerk or sleep start, without turning bedtime into something else you have to get right.
Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist Martin Hewlett. These sudden movements are common during the transition into sleep, and they can feel surprising when you were nearly asleep a moment before. For more guided meditations for sleep and anxiety, find Martin's Anchored app, with familiar Calming Anxiety sessions plus Books at Bedtime to keep you company as you unwind. On iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 and Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored. And try Thole, Martin's new health app, in beta on iPhone: https://testflight.apple.com/join/aUKB8W7N
We begin with three small, gentle physiological sighs: a soft breath in through the nose, a tiny extra sip of air at the top, then an easy, unhurried breath out. Then we let the technique go, soften the forehead, shoulders and hands, and stop waiting for the next jolt. Five gentle sleep affirmations and three daily caring tips help you rest, and there's no need to stay awake until the end.
⏱️ Time Chapters
* 00:00 – That sudden jolt as you drift off
* 00:26 – Why do I jolt awake when falling asleep?
* 00:44 – Welcome from Martin
* 00:55 – Getting comfy in bed
* 01:13 – What is a hypnic jerk or sleep start?
* 01:57 – Noticing where the body meets the bed
* 02:18 – Three gentle physiological sighs
* 03:40 – Returning to natural breathing
* 04:16 – Softening forehead, shoulders and hands
* 04:49 – Letting thoughts stay unfinished
* 05:04 – When you start waiting for the next jolt
* 05:37 – Five gentle sleep affirmations
* 06:49 – Drifting deeper
* 07:07 – Affirmations, once more
* 08:05 – Letting the words grow quieter
* 08:30 – Your 3 daily caring tips
* 09:22 – Drifting off, or gently returning
* 09:43 – Anchored and Books at Bedtime
* 10:01 – Share with someone who jolts awake
* 10:10 – Let the bed do the holding, and be kind
🌿 Tonight's Gentle Sleep Affirmations
Repeat each one quietly in your own mind, or simply listen:
* I can rest without forcing sleep.
* My body can settle at its own natural pace.
* I can meet a familiar sleep start with kindness.
* I do not need to monitor every moment of falling asleep.
* For now, I give myself permission to let go.
💡 3 Daily Caring Tips
1. Pause before checking the clock: If a familiar sleep start wakes you, give yourself a moment before checking the time. Feel the support beneath you and allow your breathing to find its own rhythm.
2. Practise rest without the goal of sleep: Tomorrow, give yourself a brief moment of rest without making sleep the goal. Sit comfortably, soften your hands, and practise letting a quiet moment be enough.
3. Talk to your GP if it keeps happening: If sleep starts keep disrupting your nights, make a note to speak to your GP or doctor during the day. You don't have to solve every sleep concern alone in the middle of the night.
📱 Take Calming Anxiety With You Anywhere
Let the next breath be ordinary, let the bed do the holding, and know you don't have to try any harder tonight. Keep Anchored by your bed for sleep sessions and Books at Bedtime:
iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored
For Martin's calming tips, visit https://calminganxiety.org/calm
🌱 Help test Thole, Martin's new health and wellness app. iPhone beta: https://testflight.apple.com/join/aUKB8W7N
If someone you care about has mentioned that sudden jump as they drift off, please share this session with them, and leave a 30-second review on Apple Podcasts.
Take care of yourself, my friend. And in everything, be kind.
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Social Media Support: For younger listeners struggling with social media stress, visit https://www.icanhelp.net/
Music: All music by Chris Collins at Indie Music Box
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.Books at Bedtime By Calming Anxiety - Alone The Immortals - By Lord Dunsany
Alone the Immortals by Lord Dunsany — A Short, Dreamlike Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off to sleep with Alone the Immortals by Lord Dunsany, a short, beautiful and deeply …
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Alone the Immortals by Lord Dunsany — A Short, Dreamlike Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime
Drift off to sleep with Alone the Immortals by Lord Dunsany, a short, beautiful and deeply comforting prose poem about the years that have passed and where they go, read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Books at Bedtime, the sleep story series from Calming Anxiety.
The narrator has heard a rumour: that far away, beyond the deserts, in a country dedicated to winter, there is a hidden valley where all the years that have died are shut away, hidden from the world but not from the moon, nor from those who dream by its light. So he resolves to travel there by ways of dream, to mourn the good years that are gone and lay a wreath of sorrow at their feet.
But no flower seems frail enough for such an offering. The lily looks too large and the laurel too solemn, until at last he weaves a slender chain of daisies, the way he once saw a girl make one in a summer long ago. With his little wreath in hand, he follows paths of mystery to the moonlit valley, searching the grass for the poor, slight years he came to mourn. What he finds there is not at all what he expected.
This classic short story for adults is a gentle wind-down for a busy mind, with Dunsany's lyrical, dreamlike prose, a quietly consoling ending and Martin's calm, unhurried narration. It's a lovely, peaceful listen for anyone who finds themselves looking back on years gone by as they drift towards sleep.
If you enjoyed it, you'll find more Lord Dunsany on Books at Bedtime, including The Hen, A Moral Little Tale and The Return of the Exiles, all from the same collection.
Alone the Immortals was first published in Fifty-One Tales (London: Elkin Mathews; New York: Mitchell Kennerley, 1915). Lord Dunsany (1878–1957).
Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett.
📱 Listen to Books at Bedtime in the Anchored app, offline and with the screen off, so you can fall asleep without a bright phone in your hand:
iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored
🧡 For Martin's calming tips, visit: https://calminganxiety.org/calm
🌱 Try Thole, Martin's new health and wellness app, in beta on iPhone: https://testflight.apple.com/join/aUKB8W7N
Sleep well, my friend. And in everything, be kind.
Rate & Review: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners!
YouTube: Watch all episodes at https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1
Social Media Support: For younger listeners struggling with social media stress, visit https://www.icanhelp.net/
Music: All music by Chris Collins at Indie Music Box
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.Calm Racing Thoughts — 10-Minute Guided Meditation for Panic and Anxiety — Part 3 of 3
How to Calm Racing Thoughts — Guided Meditation for a Busy Mind | When Your Mind Won't Stop, Part 3 of 3 Finally stopped for a moment, but your thoughts are still moving? There's something to remember …
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How to Calm Racing Thoughts — Guided Meditation for a Busy Mind | When Your Mind Won't Stop, Part 3 of 3
Finally stopped for a moment, but your thoughts are still moving? There's something to remember, something to finish, and another idea arriving before the last one has had time to settle. If you're wondering how to calm racing thoughts, you can begin here exactly as you are. There's no need to clear your mind before we start. This 10-minute guided meditation gives a busy mind somewhere to rest in the present.
This is the third and final session in When Your Mind Won't Stop, hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and paramedic of over 20 years Martin Hewlett. It works on its own, whether or not you've heard Part 1 on replaying conversations or Part 2 on overthinking the future. For support between episodes, Anchored is Martin's app for panic and anxiety, with guided sessions and a free, offline Instant Calm tool. Download on iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 and Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored. And try Martin's new health app, Thole, in beta on iPhone: https://testflight.apple.com/join/aUKB8W7N
There's no counting again today. We notice where the body is supported, follow the natural out-breath, soften the face, and gently acknowledge "my mind is planning" whenever the list-making starts. You'll learn to stop checking whether it's working, receive five gentle affirmations for a busy mind, and three daily caring tips.
⏱️ Time Chapters
* 00:00 – Thoughts still moving when you stop?
* 00:31 – Welcome: When Your Mind Won't Stop, Part 3
* 00:48 – The series so far
* 01:07 – Finding your quiet place
* 01:25 – Noticing where you're supported
* 01:43 – No counting, just the out-breath
* 02:24 – Softening the face
* 03:03 – When your mind is making a list
* 03:34 – Writing down an important thought
* 04:14 – "Am I relaxed yet?"
* 04:37 – Sinking down with every out-breath
* 05:12 – Five gentle affirmations
* 06:27 – Simply be
* 06:50 – Affirmations, once more
* 07:44 – Floating between breaths
* 08:01 – Your 3 daily caring tips
* 09:01 – Gently returning to the room
* 09:41 – Looking back on the series
* 10:04 – Anchored and Instant Calm
* 10:22 – It's just me, helping you
* 10:36 – Smile often, and be kind
🌿 Today's Gentle Affirmations
Repeat each one after Martin or simply listen. Let the words be an invitation:
* I can rest without making every thought disappear.
* I can leave an unfinished task for another moment.
* I am allowed to move at a gentler pace.
* I can bring my attention back with kindness.
* For this moment, I give myself permission to unwind.
💡 3 Daily Caring Tips
1. Give unfinished tasks a place outside your head: Write a short list, then choose what actually needs your attention next. If a task can wait, note when you'll return to it.
2. Try doing one ordinary thing at an unhurried pace: Make a drink without checking your phone. Walk to the window and notice the world outside. Finish one small activity before beginning another.
3. Make a little room between activity and rest: When you finish work or a demanding task, allow a brief transition. Put things away, stretch comfortably and sit quietly for a few minutes.
📱 Take Calming Anxiety With You Anywhere
Across these three sessions, we've made space to leave a past conversation behind, put down some worries about the future, and return to the life happening here. You can come back to them any time you want. Keep Anchored close:
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"All of this is just me. There's no corporate backing, there's no sponsorship, it's just me helping you." If this series helped, please share it with someone whose mind won't stop, and leave a 30-second review on Apple Podcasts.
Have a lovely day, my friend. Truly. Smile often, positive thoughts whenever you can, and in absolutely everything, be kind.
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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.Books at Bedtime By Calming Anxiety - The Return of the Exiles - By Lord Dunsany
The Return of the Exiles by Lord Dunsany — A Short, Mysterious Bedtime Story at Stonehenge | Books at Bedtime Drift off with The Return of the Exiles by Lord Dunsany, a short, strange and haunting little tale …
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The Return of the Exiles by Lord Dunsany — A Short, Mysterious Bedtime Story at Stonehenge | Books at Bedtime
Drift off with The Return of the Exiles by Lord Dunsany, a short, strange and haunting little tale set among the ancient stones of Stonehenge, read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Books at Bedtime, the sleep story series from Calming Anxiety.
Cycling across the English countryside one day, the narrator comes upon two very old men sitting by the roadside: one with a hammer and a blackened, hole-filled leather apron, the other with one eye and a spear. They seem shabby, humble and oddly apologetic. Touching his greasy cap, the one with the hammer asks the way to Stonehenge. "After all these years," they keep murmuring to each other, "we might just go back, just once."
The narrator points the way and rides on, but when he reaches the great stone circle himself, he finds a solemn group of about twenty men already waiting among the stones, as if expecting someone. And before long, the two strange old men come striding up the road. Who are they, and why have they been away so very long? Dunsany leaves just enough unsaid to set your imagination wandering as you drift towards sleep.
This classic short story for adults is a quietly eerie wind-down for a busy mind, with Dunsany's dreamlike, mythic prose, the timeless atmosphere of Stonehenge and Martin's calm, unhurried narration. It's ideal for anyone who loves old legends, folklore and a touch of mystery before sleep.
If you enjoyed it, you'll find more Lord Dunsany on Books at Bedtime, including The Hen and A Moral Little Tale, alongside classic stories by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman and L.M. Montgomery.
The Return of the Exiles was first published in Fifty-One Tales (London: Elkin Mathews; New York: Mitchell Kennerley, 1915). Lord Dunsany (1878–1957).
Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett.
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Sleep well, my friend. And in everything, be kind.
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How to Stop Overthinking the Future — Guided Meditation for "What If" Thoughts & Uncertainty | When Your Mind Won't Stop, Part 2 of 3 Do you find yourself worrying about something that hasn't happened yet, then …
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How to Stop Overthinking the Future — Guided Meditation for "What If" Thoughts & Uncertainty | When Your Mind Won't Stop, Part 2 of 3
Do you find yourself worrying about something that hasn't happened yet, then imagining what might happen after that? One thought becomes another, and a small uncertainty turns into a whole afternoon spent trying to prepare for every possibility. If you've been wondering how to stop overthinking the future, this 10-minute guided meditation gives you a little space to step back from "what if" thoughts. For these few minutes, there is nothing you need to predict.
This is the second of three sessions in When Your Mind Won't Stop, hosted by clinical hypnotherapist Martin Hewlett. It works on its own, and if you joined Part 1 on replaying conversations, welcome back. Martin's Anchored app has 2,500+ episodes, easy to search, plus Books at Bedtime, the ambient night light and box breathing. Download on iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 and Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored. And Martin's new app, Thole, is now in testing. Join the iPhone beta: https://testflight.apple.com/join/aUKB8W7N
There's no counting today, no breath to hold and no depth to achieve. We notice what's supporting you, let the natural breath arrive and leave, and learn to see "what if" questions as something your mind produces, not instructions you have to follow. You'll receive five affirmations for living with uncertainty and three practical daily caring tips.
⏱️ Time Chapters
* 00:00 – Worrying about what hasn't happened yet?
* 00:32 – Welcome: When Your Mind Won't Stop, Part 2
* 00:52 – Welcome back from Part 1
* 01:04 – Finding your quiet place
* 01:21 – Noticing what supports you
* 01:53 – No counting, just the natural breath
* 02:36 – When a "what if" asks to be heard
* 03:01 – "I'm noticing a what if thought"
* 03:30 – Why the mind searches for certainty
* 03:56 – Allowed to rest while you don't yet know
* 04:44 – Every return can be gentle
* 04:57 – Five affirmations for overthinking the future
* 06:14 – Feeling connected to where you are
* 06:38 – Affirmations, once more
* 07:37 – Treating yourself gently
* 07:59 – Your 3 daily caring tips
* 09:04 – Gently returning to the room
* 09:37 – Next time, Part 3: calming racing thoughts
* 09:54 – Anchored: 2,500 shows and more
* 10:24 – Thole, now in testing
* 10:46 – Have a lovely day, and be kind
🌿 Today's Gentle Affirmations
Repeat each one quietly or simply listen, without needing to force a feeling:
* I can leave some questions unanswered for now.
* A "what if" thought is a possibility, not a prediction.
* I can take one useful step without solving everything.
* I am allowed to rest while life remains uncertain.
* I can meet what comes with care, and ask for support when I need it.
💡 3 Daily Caring Tips
1. Ask whether you can act on it today: If you can, choose one manageable step. Write the email, check the appointment time, or make a short list of what you need.
2. Give recurring worries somewhere to wait: Keep a notebook or a note on your phone, write down the concern, and choose a brief time during the day to look at it.
3. Make a small plan for support: If a concern feels difficult, consider who could help you think it through: a friend, someone you trust, or a professional who understands the situation. You don't need to know every answer yourself.
📱 Take Calming Anxiety With You Anywhere
You don't have to feel completely confident about the future. For now, it's enough to feel a little more connected to where you are. Next time, in the third and final session of When Your Mind Won't Stop, we'll explore how to calm racing thoughts and let a busy mind unwind. Keep Anchored close in the meantime:
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For Martin's calming tips, visit https://calminganxiety.org/calm
🌱 Thole is Martin's new app to get body and mind working together and reclaim your health and fitness. Help test it, iPhone beta here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/aUKB8W7N
If you know someone caught up in "what if" thinking, please share this episode, and leave a 30-second review on Apple Podcasts.
Thank you for putting your faith and trust in all Martin does. Have a lovely day, my friend. Positive thoughts whenever you can, and especially to yourself, be kind.
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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.Books at Bedtime By Calming Anxiety - A Moral Little Tale - By Lord Dunsany
A Moral Little Tale by Lord Dunsany — A Short Classic Fable for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off with A Moral Little Tale by Lord Dunsany, a short, witty and thought-provoking fable about joy …
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A Moral Little Tale by Lord Dunsany — A Short Classic Fable for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime
Drift off with A Moral Little Tale by Lord Dunsany, a short, witty and thought-provoking fable about joy, dancing and the people who would forbid them, read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Books at Bedtime, the sleep story series from Calming Anxiety.
There was once an earnest Puritan who held it wrong to dance, and for his principles he laboured hard. He discouraged dancing, helped to close Sunday entertainments, disapproved of fanciful poetry and always dressed in black. Everyone respected his honest face and his flowing white beard, and agreed he was a good man by his own lights.
Then one night, a most unexpected visitor appears to him in a dream and says, "Well done." What follows is a sharp and surprising conversation about laughter and music, butterflies on sunny hillsides, the warm west wind, village couples whispering under the harvest moon, and who really made them all. In just a few minutes, Dunsany turns everything the earnest man believed upside down.
This classic short story for adults is a gentle wind-down for a busy mind, with Dunsany's lyrical, dreamlike prose and Martin's calm, unhurried narration. Like all good fables, it carries a sting in its tail, so it's perfect for anyone who enjoys a little wit and wisdom before sleep.
If you enjoyed it, you'll also find Lord Dunsany's The Hen on Books at Bedtime, from the same collection, alongside Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's The Squirrel and L.M. Montgomery's Charlotte's Ladies.
A Moral Little Tale was first published in Fifty-One Tales (London: Elkin Mathews; New York: Mitchell Kennerley, 1915). Lord Dunsany (1878–1957).
Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett.
📱 Listen to Books at Bedtime in the Anchored app, offline and with the screen off, so you can fall asleep without a bright phone in your hand:
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🧡 For Martin's calming tips, visit: https://calminganxiety.org/calm
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Sleep well, my friend. And in everything, be kind.
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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.A 10-minute guided meditation for overthinking after conversations - Part 1 of 3 - Guided Meditation for Panic and Anxiety
How to Stop Replaying Conversations — Guided Meditation for Overthinking After Conversations | When Your Mind Won't Stop, Part 1 of 3 Do you leave a conversation only to carry it around for the rest of the day? …
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How to Stop Replaying Conversations — Guided Meditation for Overthinking After Conversations | When Your Mind Won't Stop, Part 1 of 3
Do you leave a conversation only to carry it around for the rest of the day? You replay something you said, remember a silence, a look, a change in someone's voice, and your mind starts filling in the gaps. Did I sound foolish? Have I upset them? Should I have said something different? If you're wondering how to stop replaying conversations, this 10-minute guided meditation is a little breathing space. You don't have to work out what everyone thinks of you before you can rest.
This is the first of three sessions in When Your Mind Won't Stop, hosted by clinical hypnotherapist Martin Hewlett. Each session stands on its own, so there's nothing to catch up with. For more support between episodes, Anchored is Martin's app for panic and anxiety, with guided sessions and a free, offline Instant Calm tool. Download on iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 and Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored. And try Martin's new health app, Thole, free in beta on iPhone (iOS only): https://testflight.apple.com/join/aUKB8W7N
There's no breathing pattern and no counting today. We simply notice the out-breath, soften the shoulders, jaw and eyes, and gently name what the mind is doing: "I'm replaying a conversation." You'll learn why another person's silence can have many meanings, receive five kind affirmations for overthinking after conversations, and three daily caring tips.
⏱️ Time Chapters
* 00:00 – Replaying a conversation all day?
* 00:38 – Welcome: When Your Mind Won't Stop, Part 1
* 00:58 – Each session stands on its own
* 01:07 – Finding somewhere comfy
* 01:20 – No breathing pattern, just the out-breath
* 02:14 – If watching the breath feels uncomfortable
* 02:30 – Naming it: "I'm replaying a conversation"
* 03:06 – Why we replay conversations
* 03:24 – Letting the gap remain a gap
* 03:55 – This is where you are now
* 04:37 – Five affirmations for overthinking after conversations
* 06:07 – Letting go of the words of others
* 06:44 – Affirmations, once more
* 07:51 – Drifting with self-worth and courage
* 08:23 – Your 3 daily caring tips
* 09:20 – Gently returning to the room
* 09:45 – Tomorrow, Part 2: overthinking the future
* 10:10 – Anchored, Instant Calm and Premium
* 10:46 – Until tomorrow, be kind
🌿 Today's Gentle Affirmations
Repeat each one quietly or simply listen. You don't have to force yourself to believe anything:
* I can let a conversation end without knowing exactly what everyone thought.
* I am allowed to be human and imperfect when I speak.
* I can learn from a moment and still treat myself with kindness.
* I can take a useful step when needed and leave the replay behind for now.
* I am bringing my attention back to the life in front of me.
💡 3 Daily Caring Tips
1. Separate what happened from what you are imagining: You might know someone gave a short answer, but you may be guessing that they were annoyed with you. Try asking, "What did I actually observe?"
2. Ask whether there is one useful action to take: Perhaps a brief clarification would help. Perhaps there is a lesson you need to remember.
3. Turn to something concrete and ordinary: Feel your feet as you walk. Notice the warmth of a mug. Listen carefully to the person who is with you now.
📱 Take Calming Anxiety With You Anywhere
You don't need a final verdict on that conversation to continue your day. Tomorrow, in Part 2 of When Your Mind Won't Stop, we'll explore how to stop overthinking the future and give those "what if" thoughts a little less of our attention. Until then, keep Anchored close:
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Anchored Premium turns off the adverts and supports all Martin does, for just 5.99 a month or 49.99 for the year. Thank you. For Martin's calming tips, visit https://calminganxiety.org/calm
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If you know someone who replays every conversation, please share this episode with them, and leave a 30-second review on Apple Podcasts.
Take good care of yourself, my friend, and speak to yourself with a little more care and understanding. I'll speak to you tomorrow. And in everything, be kind.
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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.Books at Bedtime By Calming Anxiety - The Hen - By Lord Dunsany
The Hen by Lord Dunsany — A Short, Gentle Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off to sleep with The Hen by Lord Dunsany, a tiny, wise and gently funny fable about the swallows, the south …
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The Hen by Lord Dunsany — A Short, Gentle Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime
Drift off to sleep with The Hen by Lord Dunsany, a tiny, wise and gently funny fable about the swallows, the south and a hen with big ideas, read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Books at Bedtime, the sleep story series from Calming Anxiety.
All along the farmyard gables the swallows sit in a row, twittering uneasily, thinking only of summer and the south, for autumn is afoot and the north wind waiting. One day they are suddenly gone, and the whole poultry yard talks of nothing but the swallows and the south. "I think I shall go south myself next year," says the hen.
A year later the swallows rise on the north wind with a strange old knowledge in their wings, flying high over the huge and homeless sea, past glittering fog banks, wandering ships and pearl divers, to the summer valleys they know. And the hen? She spreads her wings, runs out of the poultry yard and flutters off down the road on a great adventure of her own, all the way to a garden full of roses.
This classic bedtime story for adults is perfect for winding down, easing insomnia and letting a busy mind settle into deep, restful sleep. Dunsany's dreamlike, poetic prose, a quietly funny ending and Martin's calm, unhurried narration make it an ideal short sleep audiobook for anyone who finds it hard to switch off at night.
Lord Dunsany, the Irish fantasy writer best known for The King of Elfland's Daughter, is new to Books at Bedtime. If you enjoy classic short stories, you'll also find Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's The Squirrel and The Lost Dog, and L.M. Montgomery's Charlotte's Ladies.
The Hen was first published in Fifty-One Tales (London: Elkin Mathews; New York: Mitchell Kennerley, 1915). Lord Dunsany (1878–1957).
Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett.
📱 Listen to Books at Bedtime in the Anchored app, offline and with the screen off, so you can fall asleep without a bright phone in your hand:
iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored
🧡 For Martin's calming tips, visit: https://calminganxiety.org/calm
🌱 Try Thole, Martin's new health and wellness app, in beta on iPhone: https://testflight.apple.com/join/aUKB8W7N
Sleep well, my friend. And in everything, be kind.
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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.I Can’t Stop Thinking About Everything - 10 Minute Guided Meditation for Anxiety
Can't Stop Thinking? — A 10-Minute Guided Meditation for a Busy Mind | Affirmations & Gentle Out-Breath Relaxation (No Counting) Can't stop thinking? Sometimes the most exhausting part of your day is everything …
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Can't Stop Thinking? — A 10-Minute Guided Meditation for a Busy Mind | Affirmations & Gentle Out-Breath Relaxation (No Counting)
Can't stop thinking? Sometimes the most exhausting part of your day is everything happening inside your own mind: replaying a conversation, wondering whether you've forgotten something, thinking about tomorrow while still trying to make sense of yesterday. And when you finally have a quiet moment, your thoughts seem to get louder. This 10-minute guided meditation for a busy mind reminds you that you can have unfinished thoughts and still allow yourself to rest.
Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett. For more calm moments like this, find Martin's Anchored app on iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 and Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored. And Martin's new app to help get your body fit and healthy, Thole, is in free beta on iPhone (iOS only): https://testflight.apple.com/join/aUKB8W7N
There's no counting today and no breath to get right. We simply notice the natural out-breath, the small settling through the chest, the softening of the shoulders, and let the jaw, tongue and eyes ease. You'll learn to notice a thought without it becoming your next task, receive five gentle affirmations for a busy mind, and three daily caring tips.
⏱️ Time Chapters
* 00:00 – Welcome from Martin
* 00:10 – When your thoughts get louder
* 00:43 – Nothing you need to work out
* 00:49 – Finding your quiet, comfy place
* 01:11 – No counting: just the natural out-breath
* 02:02 – Softening the jaw, tongue and eyes
* 02:30 – When the mind wanders
* 02:57 – A thought doesn't have to be your next task
* 03:35 – Allowed to rest before everything is resolved
* 04:03 – A quiet word on the out-breath
* 04:40 – Five gentle affirmations
* 06:00 – Drifting deeper with self-compassion
* 06:41 – Affirmations, once more
* 07:47 – Letting the words settle
* 08:49 – Your 3 daily caring tips
* 09:53 – Gently returning to the room
* 10:29 – Anchored and calminganxiety.org
* 10:54 – Try Thole on iPhone
* 11:22 – Thank you, and be kind
🌿 Today's Gentle Affirmations
Repeat them silently or simply listen, and visualise the colour and shape of each word:
* I give myself permission to leave some questions unanswered today.
* I can bring my attention back to what is here, one gentle moment at a time.
* I deserve kindness when my mind feels busy.
* I can take one useful step and then allow myself to rest.
* I can notice a thought without following it through.
💡 3 Daily Caring Tips
1. Give the thoughts somewhere to go: When the same worry keeps circling, write it down in a sentence, then ask yourself, "Is there one useful action I can take?" If there is, choose it. If there isn't, you can leave the thought on the page.
2. Gently reconnect with your surroundings: Feel your feet against the floor. Notice the warmth of a mug in your hands, the colour of something nearby, or the sounds outside the window.
3. Make room for a little less input: Choose a short part of your day to put your phone aside and do one thing at a time. Eat something slowly, walk for a few minutes, or sit somewhere comfy.
📱 Take Calming Anxiety With You Anywhere
You are here, and for this moment, you can allow that to be enough. One thing at a time. To make more moments like this part of your day, explore Anchored, Martin's app from Calming Anxiety. "It worked for me, and that's why I built it."
iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored
Visit https://calminganxiety.org for everything to help you overcome anxiety and stress, and https://calminganxiety.org/calm for Martin's calming tips.
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If this helped, please share it with someone whose mind won't switch off, and leave a 30-second review on Apple Podcasts.
Thank you for your time, my friend, and for putting your faith and trust in all Martin does. Have a lovely day. And as always, be kind.
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Music: All music by Chris Collins at Indie Music Box
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.Books at Bedtime By Calming Anxiety - The Squirrel - By Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
The Squirrel by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman — A Cosy Autumn Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off to sleep with The Squirrel by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, a gentle, gently funny autumn tale …
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The Squirrel by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman — A Cosy Autumn Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime
Drift off to sleep with The Squirrel by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, a gentle, gently funny autumn tale of two devoted old couples, one human and one furry, and a tree full of English walnuts, read aloud by Martin Hewlett on Books at Bedtime, the sleep story series from Calming Anxiety.
Near an old New England farmhouse there grows a beautiful English walnut tree, and every summer the kindly old farmer and his wife look up at its laden branches and say, "This year we shall have nuts." But they never do. The mystery is simple enough: a squirrel and his lifelong mate consider every nut on that tree their own, and all through the crisp, golden mornings of a long, late autumn they race back and forth, cheeks full, to their secret storehouse under the woodpile.
By the end of October, the squirrels are the richest pair in the woods, ready for a winter of plenty and love, just as the thrifty old couple are comfortably settled for theirs. Then the farmer's wife decides the woodpile ought to be split and stored before winter sets in. As the old man chops patiently away, day after day, the squirrels begin to grow anxious, and the question of whose nuts they really are is about to be put to the test.
This classic bedtime story for adults is perfect for winding down, easing insomnia and letting a busy mind settle into deep, restful sleep. Freeman's frosty autumn mornings, quiet farmhouse humour, a tender-hearted ending and Martin's calm, unhurried narration make it an ideal sleep audiobook for anyone who finds it hard to switch off at night.
If you enjoy Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, you'll find more of her stories on Books at Bedtime, including The Lost Dog, Seventoes' Ghost and The Three Old Sisters and the Old Beau.
The Squirrel was first published in 1900. Mary E. Wilkins Freeman (1852–1930) and this story are in the public domain.
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