Calm Your Mind Now : Guided Breathing to Stop Panic and Overthinking

Struggling with a racing heart, overthinking, or the edge of a panic attack? In this session, Martin—a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic—guides you through a physical and mental reset to move from high-alert back to safety. You don’t need to "fix" your anxiety; you simply need to guide your nervous system back to calm.Using the latest trending breathing techniques, including the Physiological Sigh and 4-2-6 rhythmic breathing, we work to stimulate the vagus nerve and activate a state of NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest). This episode is a practical toolkit for anyone dealing with social anxiety, chronic stress, or the need for a deep night's sleep.In This Episode, You Will:Master the Physiological Sigh: Learn the fastest known breathing pattern to reduce acute panic by off-switching the sympathetic nervous system.Practice 4-2-6 Breathing: A rhythmic tool to stop overthinking and find grounding during your daily commute or before bed.Vagus Nerve Activation: Use gentle humming and breathwork to signal to your brain that the threat has passed.Release Physical Anchors: Identify where you hold stress—like the jaw and shoulders—to find immediate physical relief.Chapter Timestamps00:00 – Cold Intro: Arriving in a Safe Space 00:24 – Channel Intro: Meet Martin, Clinical Hypnotherapist 01:11 – The Physiological Sigh: Trending Tech for Panic Relief 02:37 – 4-2-6 Breathing Rhythm: The "Off Switch" for Overthinking 04:21 – Visualization: Thoughts as Clouds 05:11 – Healing Affirmations for Nervous System Calm 08:45 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for a Happier Life 09:53 – Outro: Be Kind & The Anxiety Breaker Course Daily Affirmations for ControlRepeat these internally to allow them to become part of your subconscious:"I am safe in this moment." "I am grounded and back in control." "My nervous system is returning to a state of calm." 3 Daily Caring TipsCheck Your Tension: Drop your tongue from the roof of your mouth and let your shoulders fall.Hydrate with Intention: Drink a glass of water slowly as a physical reset for a racing mind.The 5-Minute Tech Break: Step away from the stream of information to give your brain a rest.Ready to go deeper? Explore the Anxiety Breaker Course at for a comprehensive guide to overcoming panic attacks and social anxiety.Remember: Panic is temporary, anxiety is survivable, and you are stronger than you feel.Smile often, be positive, and to your soul, be kind.👉 Click to subscribe and unlock ad-free episodes now!Support the Show:Ad-Free Listening: Enjoy Calming Anxiety without ads at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/supportBuy Me a Coffee: Support hosting costs at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxietyhttps://calminganxietypodcast.substack.com/?r=6zm0sc&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklistRate & 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/Backing Music: Chris Collins===================Affiliate links to the gear I use the items that give me a more tranquil life.=============================Items I use for a more relaxed way of life :)Organic Pure Hemp CBD Capsules - https://amzn.to/3Ready 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.