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Are late-night worries or chronic insomnia keeping you awake? Welcome back to Books at Bedtime, your safe space to unwind, quiet an overactive mind, and transition gently into a night of deep sleep.In tonight’s episode, we read Chapter 11 of H.G. Wells’ classic science fiction novel, The Time Machine, titled "The Palace of Green Porcelain".
Join the Time Traveller as he explores a massive, silent museum from a forgotten age. Listen to descriptions of ancient halls covered in a thick, sound-deadening blanket of grey dust, echoing corridors, and the comforting discovery of a simple box of matches that changes everything. Narrated with a slow, steady, and hypnotic cadence, this relaxing audiobook for sleep is specifically designed to help lower your heart rate and ease evening anxiety. Let the atmospheric, quiet journey through the ancient palace distract your mind from tomorrow's stress and guide you into a restful, restorative slumber.🕰️ Sleep-Optimized Timestamps (Key Moments)Use these descriptive, keyword-rich timestamps to navigate the narrative while maximizing search algorithm visibility:
00:00 – Bedtime Story Introduction: Setting your intention for evening relaxation and insomnia relief. 01:38 – The Silent Gallery of Fossils: Softly spoken descriptions of a dust-covered museum hall to ground your thoughts. 04:38 – Exploring the Lost Libraries: A rhythmic, calming look at the decaying vestiges of ancient books. 07:02 – The Bulks of Big Machines: Letting your mind drift past the puzzles of ancient, quiet mechanisms. 09:42 – Securing an Iron Mace: The comforting shift as the Traveller finds a sense of security against his fears. 11:55 – The Preservation of the Matches: A moment of hope and light, perfect for easing late-night panic. 13:47 – Discovering the Volatile Camphor: Slow, atmospheric descriptions of enduring, burning elements. 16:23 – Walking Through the Ruinous Aisles: Winding down into the quietest part of the afternoon exploration
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After the All-Clear — Guided Meditation for Health Anxiety Relief
You went. You got checked. The doctor said you're okay — and yet the health anxiety is still there. Still scanning. Still waiting.
This session is made for exactly that moment. After the all-clear. When the fear should have gone — but hasn't.
In this guided meditation for health anxiety relief, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett guides you through a gentle nervous system reset — helping you move from symptom-checking and panic attack responses into genuine, lasting calm.
Using breathwork, visualisation, and clinical hypnotherapy affirmations, this session teaches your body that the all-clear is real.
That safety is available. That you are not in danger — you are in recovery from fear.
If you live with health anxiety, illness anxiety, or the physical symptoms of anxiety that persist even after medical reassurance, this session was recorded for you.
For deeper support, explore The Anxiety Circuit Breaker course at calminganxiety.fm
CHAPTERS
00:00 — After the All-Clear — Health Anxiety Relief Begins
00:32 — Welcome from Martin Hewlett — Clinical Hypnotherapist and Former Paramedic
01:53 — Breathing Exercise — Nervous System Reset for Anxiety Relief
04:39 — Guided Visualisation — The Still Lake
06:49 — Affirmations for Health Anxiety and Panic Attack Relief
09:23 — Float — Deep Trance Stillness
09:47 — Three Daily Caring Tips for Health Anxiety Relief
11:00 — Outro — Be Kind
AFFIRMATIONS
I have been checked. I have been seen. I am medically safe.
I release the need to monitor and I choose to trust my body.
The physical symptoms of anxiety are real — and they are not dangerous.
I am not in danger. I am in recovery from fear.
My nervous system is learning to feel safe again.
THREE DAILY CARING TIPS
One — The 24-hour rule. If a new physical sensation appears and your anxiety spikes, give yourself 24 hours before you research it. Most sensations produced by the anxiety response fade without intervention. Give your body the same grace you'd give a friend. If they persist, seek professional advice — always.
Two — Name the pattern. Next time the health anxiety loop begins, say quietly to yourself — this is my nervous system in false alarm mode. Named patterns lose their power. You are not ill. You are anxious — and those are two very different things.
Three — Return here. This guided meditation for anxiety relief works through repetition. Every time you return to the lake, your nervous system learns a little more quickly that stillness is available. That safety is the default. Not fear.
CALL TO ACTION
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Are you struggling to quiet your mind tonight? If insomnia, racing thoughts, or late-night anxiety are keeping you awake, welcome to Books at Bedtime. In this episode, we dive into Chapter 10 of H.G. Wells’ science fiction classic, The Time Machine, titled "When Night Came".
As twilight deepens and the Time Traveller seeks a safe refuge from the mysterious Morlocks, let the steady, low, and soothing cadence of this classic bedtime story guide you into a state of deep relaxation.
Designed specifically as an audiobook for sleep, this episode provides a calm, safe space for your thoughts to rest, making it the perfect alternative to traditional sleep meditation or white noise. Let go of your day, focus on the gentle rhythm of the narration, and drift off into a peaceful night's rest. 🕰️ Sleep-Optimized Timestamps (Key Moments) Use these descriptive, keyword-rich timestamps to help listeners find exactly what they need while boosting search indexing: 00:00 – Bedtime Story Introduction: Setting the scene for deep sleep and relaxation. 01:14 – The Dark of the New Moon: A softly spoken narrative shift as the dark nights approach. 03:51 – Re-acquainting with Fear: The Time Traveller confronts his worries (perfect for releasing your own evening anxiety). 05:44 – Journeying to the Palace of Green Porcelain: Gentle storytelling imagery to help calm an overactive mind. 08:50 – The Evening Stillness: Rhythmic pacing mimicking deep breathing exercises for insomnia relief. 11:58 – Stargazing on the Open Hill: Soothing visualizations under the constellations to encourage deep REM sleep. 14:32 – The Faintness of the Eastward Sky: Peaceful, softly spoken transition into dawn and comfort. 18:04 – Planning the Escape: Winding down the narrative as you gently drift off to sleep. 🛌 How to Use This Episode for Sleep & Insomnia Relief To get the most out of this sleep podcast bedtime story, follow this simple evening routine: Prepare Your Sanctuary: Dim your bedroom lights, set your phone to "Do Not Disturb," and set your podcast app's sleep timer for 20 minutes. Focus on the Cadence: Don't worry about following every detail of the plot. Let the steady, hypnotic pacing act as a natural metronome to slow your heart rate and settle your breathing. Release the Day: If your mind wanders to tomorrow's to-do list, gently guide your focus back to the sound of the text drifting past. Connect With Us Host: Martin Hewlett, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. Website & Course: For more targeted anxiety tools, visit the Anxiety Breaker Course at calminganxiety.fm.Support the Show: If these sleepy audiobooks help you beat insomnia, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help other restless sleepers find us! Be kind to yourself tonight.
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Coffee Break for the Soul — Your 10-Minute Midday Reset | Guided Meditation for Stress Relief & Present Moment Calm
You don't need a beach. You don't need a mountain. You don't even need to close your eyes. This is your Coffee Break for the Soul — a 10-minute guided meditation for wherever you already are. The chair. The sofa. The car park. The kitchen table. Right here, right now, is enough. Martin Hewlett — clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic — draws on the emergency medicine concept of the golden hour to give you something even better: the golden pause. A moment of deliberate, chosen stillness in the middle of a moving day.
Because you are not behind. You are not failing. You are not running out of time. You are here. This is your daily midday reset. Free. No paywall. No app. Just ten minutes that restore more than they cost. ⸻
⏱ TIME CHAPTERS
0:00 — Welcome & The Coffee Break for the Soul Introduction
1:10 — Settling In — Grounding Wherever You Are
2:08 — The Soundtrack of Your Life — Reframing Distraction
3:46 — Hand & Shoulder Awareness — Permission to Rest
4:43 — The 4-2-6 Breath — Nervous System Reset
5:27 — The Golden Pause — Your Space With Fresh Eyes
7:00 — Affirmations for Presence & Calm
8:45 — Your 3 Daily Caring Tips 9:39 — Closing & Outro ⸻
💭 AFFIRMATIONS
Repeat these internally during your session — and return to them any time the day feels too fast:
I am allowed to rest.
This moment is enough.
I do not need to earn stillness.
I am present. I am grounded. I am here. ⸻
🌿 YOUR 3 DAILY CARING TIPS
Take the break. Not when you finish the list. Not when you deserve it. Now. A ten-minute pause restores productivity — and it costs nothing.Make it a ritual. Same time each day if you can. Your nervous system loves rhythm. This builds a cumulative reserve of calm that carries you through the week.Notice one ordinary thing. Before you return to your day, pick one thing — the colour of the light, or the feel of your cup — and simply appreciate it. Ordinary things are extraordinary when you slow down enough to see them.⸻ 🎙️ ABOUT YOUR HOST Martin Hewlett is a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic. In his years in emergency medicine he learned something that no app can teach — the present moment is the most powerful place you will ever find. Not the next one. This one. Calming Anxiety brings that clinical insight to 76,000 listeners every month, across 158 countries, completely free.
⸻ 💙 IF THIS HELPED YOU TODAY Please subscribe so your next coffee break is always waiting for you. And if someone you know is running on empty today — share this with them. Another soul helped is a happier world. There are over 2,300 sessions waiting for you at Calming Anxiety.
Your perfect coffee break for the soul, any time you need it. Take care of yourself. I'm Martin. This is Calming Anxiety. And in everything we do — be kind.
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The Time Machine for Sleep | Chapter 9: The Morlocks (Relaxing Audio Book)Fall asleep fast with smooth, calming classic audiobooks designed for deep sleep, insomnia relief, and relaxation. In this episode of Books at Bedtime, we dive into Chapter 9 of H.G. Wells’ sci-fi classic, The Time Machine.
Experience the journey of the Time Traveller as he descends into the mysterious deep wells of the underworld. Narrated in a low, soothing, hypnotic cadence, this classic story is crafted specifically to quiet an overactive mind, relieve anxiety, and help you drift into a peaceful night's rest. Whether you struggle with insomnia, need a relaxing bedtime routine, or simply love sleeping to the sound of classic literature, let this gentle narration guide you into deep sleep. 🛌 How to Use This Episode for Sleep & Insomnia ReliefCreate Your Sanctuary: Dim the lights, set your sleep timer for 20 minutes, and close your eyes.Focus on the Cadence: Let the steady, rhythmic pacing of the story act as a natural metronome for your breathing.Release the Narrative: Don't worry about following every plot point. Let the words drift past you as you relax.📚 About The Time Machine (Chapter 9)In this chapter, the Time Traveller makes the brave and exhausting descent into the dark underworld of the Morlocks in search of his lost time machine. Surrounded by unbroken darkness and the rhythmic thrum of distant machinery, he must rely on his fading supply of matches to find his way back to the surface. ✨ Connect & SupportWebsite & Online Courses: calminganxiety.fmListen to More: If you enjoy this bedtime story, check out our companion wellness podcast, Anxiety Breaker, for daily relaxation and breathing techniques.Thank you for listening. Relax, breathe easy, and be kind.
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Your heart is racing, your head feels foggy, and you can't tell if this is the summer heat or if this is a panic attack starting. If you’ve been searching for answers about heat anxiety or wondering why rising temperatures make your panic symptoms worse, you are not imagining it.
In this episode of Calming Anxiety, Martin—clinical hypnotherapist and former frontline paramedic—explains the biological overlap between heat waves and panic. Discover how extreme heat lowers your interoception (your brain's ability to accurately read body signals), causing your nervous system to misinterpret physical warmth as an imminent false alarm. Take 10 minutes to find a cool, quiet place, drop into a soothing 3-2-5 breathing practice, and learn how to hand your body facts instead of fear. Key Timestamps & Journey Points
00:00 – The Summer Panic Trap: Recognizing how physical heat mimics the early stages of an anxiety attack. 00:32 – Welcome to Calming Anxiety: Introduction by Martin, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic. 02:08 – The 3-2-5 Regulation Breath: Activating the vagus nerve to stand down the sympathetic nervous system. 04:02 – Sinking into Trance: Loosening the muscles, clearing the mental fog, and entering a natural state of calm. 05:10 – Affirmations for Heat Anxiety: Whispering truth to your consciousness to separate chemistry from catastrophe. 07:50 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Hot Days: Practical steps to ground your mind when the temperature spikes. 09:20 – Community & Course CTA: Exploring the Anxiety Circuit Breaker course at calminganxiety.fm and the Anchored app.
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Welcome back to Books at Bedtime. Tonight, let your mind drift away from the stresses of the day as we journey back into the shifting landscapes of H.G. Wells' classic science fiction masterpiece. If you are searching for an effective bedtime story for grown-ups to quiet a racing mind, this chapter offers the perfect escape.
In Chapter 8, our Time Traveler begins to look beneath the beautiful, serene surface of the year 802,701. As he discovers a strange network of deep ventilation shafts and catches his first terrifying glimpse of the nocturnal, subterranean Morlocks, a darker truth about the future of humanity begins to take shape
Wrapped in rich, descriptive prose, tonight’s reading provides an immersive journey that serves as an excellent guided meditation for deep sleep. Turn down the lights, get comfortable, and let this classic tale ease you into a night of profound rest.Key Timestamps & Journey Points00:00 – Introduction & Breathing Space: Settling down with Calming Anxiety for tonight's classic audio reading. 02:15 – The Whispering Wells: The Time Traveler investigates the mysterious, rhythmic thudding beneath the earth.07:22 – An Unexpected Friendship: The rescue of Weena and the blooming of a gentle bond in a distant age.13:00 – The Creatures of the Half-Light: Ghostly white figures appearing in the chilly, uncertain dawn.17:40 – Eyes in the Darkness: A startling encounter inside the ancient, sun-blocked ruins.24:30 – The Two Branches of Humanity: Unraveling the economic and evolutionary mystery of the Eloi and the Morlocks.Seeded Long-Tail Keywords Used for SEO OptimizationTo help those seeking relief find this episode, we have structurally targeted the following search terms:Deep sleep reading for insomnia – For listeners who need a calming narrative voice to quiet night-time anxiety and block out racing thoughts.Relaxing bedtime stories for adults – Perfect for creating a comforting, predictable evening routine that signals to your brain it is time to rest.Mindful meditation story for sleep anxiety – Helping you gently transition from the analytical focus of the daytime to a soft, imaginative headspace.Calming audio for overactive minds – Designed with a slow, deliberate cadence to help lower your heart rate and ease physical tension before sleep.Natural insomnia relief through storytelling – Utilizing the classic, familiar rhythm of literature to encourage a natural drift into REM sleep.Connect with the ShowIf tonight's reading helped you find a sense of peace, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone currently struggling to find rest.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. -
Somatic release for burnout is more than just rest—it’s about expanding your nervous system capacity. In this 10-minute micro-rest protocol, former paramedic Martin guides you through a bottom-up approach to lower your allostatic load and find nervous system alignment.
In this clinical somatic session, you will explore:
Bottom-Up Regulation: Learn why the "body keeps score" and how to signal safety to the brain through somatic intelligence.
Micro-Rest Practice: A powerful "power nap" for your autonomic nervous system to shift from overexertion to socially engaged recovery.Somatic Fitness: Visualization techniques to turn a "frayed" nervous system into a resilient reservoir.Subconscious Rewiring: Affirmations to release the need to over-function and embrace burnout recovery in real-time.
3 Daily Caring Tips for Longevity:
Awe Walks: Shift your perspective with nature-based micro-moments.Digital Boundaries: Protect your brain from attention residue and cortisol spikes.Somatic Check-ins: 60-second pauses to notice body-based sensations.Join the Community:
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Are you living in a future that hasn't happened yet? If you are playing out "what-if" scenarios until your chest feels tight, it’s time to stop. The future is not your enemy, but your power only exists in the present moment.
In this episode of Calming Anxiety, your host Martin (Clinical Hypnotherapist & former Paramedic) leads you through the Horizon Breath. This session is designed to interrupt anticipatory anxiety using vagus nerve regulation and NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest).Return to the "solid ground" of the now and clear the mental mist of tomorrow.Inside This Meditation:
The Paramedic’s 4-2-6 Reset: A breathing rhythm specifically chosen to lower your cognitive load and signal to your brain that the future is not a threat.The Meadow Visualization: Placing yourself in a vast, cool landscape where "what-ifs" are merely distant clouds that cannot reach you.Somatic Release: Physically venting the pressure of future-worry by softening the jaw and shoulders.Subconscious Reconnection: Reclaiming your internal silence from the external noise of the world.Episode Chapters:
[00:00] – Immediate Grounding: Stepping out of the "What-If" loop.[00:33] – Welcome to Calming Anxiety with Martin.[01:06] – Preparation: Finding your sanctuary.[01:35] – The 4-2-6 Breathing Practice: Calming the chest and mind.[02:40] – Somatic Scan: Releasing tension in the shoulders and jaw.[04:52] – Visualization: The Horizon Breath in the Meadow.[05:34] – 5 Affirmations for Anticipatory Anxiety Relief.[08:50] – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Staying Present.[09:52] – Reawakening and Outro.Today’s Affirmations for Future Peace:
Peace over Worry: I am activating my body's natural off-switch and choosing peace over future worry.Chemical Reset: I am releasing the chemical weight of "what-if" and returning to my center.Internal Silence: I am disconnecting from the external noise of the world to reconnect with my internal silence.The Steady Anchor: I am observing my thoughts without becoming them; I am the steady anchor in the storm.Subconscious Safety: My nervous system is safe, my mind is quiet, and I am exactly where I need to be.3 Daily Tips for Anticipatory Anxiety:
The Evidence Check: When a "what-if" loop starts, ask yourself: "What evidence do I have right now that this is a fact?" Usually, the answer is none.The Temperature Shift: If the anxiety feels physical, splash cold water on your face to trigger the mammalian dive reflex and drop your heart rate instantly.The Compassionate Pause: Take three long, audible sighs to reset your logic center before you allow your mind to wander into tomorrow.A Warm ClosingThank you for doing the hard work of staying present today. If this session helped you find your center, please share it with one person who is living in the "what-ifs". Your reviews on Apple Podcasts and Spotify help this sanctuary reach those who need it the most.Smile often, think positively, and to your beautiful self... be kind.
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Welcome to tonight’s episode of Books at Bedtime, brought to you by the Anchored app. If you are currently struggling to fall asleep, tossing and turning with nighttime anxiety, or searching for effective natural insomnia relief, let this soothing literary audio journey guide you into a state of deep, restorative rest.In tonight’s chapter of H.G. Wells' classic sci-fi novel, The Time Machine, the Time Traveller experiences a sudden shock as he discovers his machine has vanished under the pale light of the full moon.
While the story turns toward mystery, the deliberate, rhythmic cadence of this reading is designed to act as a powerful sleep aid.Listening to calm bedtime stories for adults is a proven method to quiet an overactive mind, ease racing thoughts before bed, and help you transition from daytime stress to peaceful slumber. If you suffer from chronic insomnia, sleep deprivation, or simply need a relaxing bedtime routine to trigger your body’s natural relaxation response, settle in under the covers. Let the gentle, comforting narration soothe your nervous system, slow your breathing, and help you drift off into a deep, uninterrupted sleep.⏱️ Bedtime Chapters & Sleep Milestones00:00 – Gentle Introduction to Tonight's Bedtime Story00:10 – The Time Machine Chapter 7: Moonlight over the Lawn01:32 – Calming Narration for Sleep: The Vanishing Machine04:10 – Soft Audio Tones to Relieve Mindless Tossing and Turning06:50 – Drifting Deeper: The Traveller Seeks Shelter09:12 – Rhythmic Storytelling for Transitioning to Deep Sleep11:36 – Peaceful Literary Escape to Quiet the Subconscious Mind14:40 – The Dawn of a New Day: Soft Whispers for Sleep Hypnosis16:00 – Drifting Away: Fading Out into Restorative Slumber💖 Sleep Well with AnchoredIf tonight's classic story helped you quiet your racing mind and finally find relief from insomnia, please share this track with a loved one or friend who struggles to fall asleep at night.To build a permanent, healthy bedtime routine and access an entire library of sleep hypnosis sessions, deep relaxation meditations, and comforting bedtime stories designed by clinical experts, download the Anchored app today.Turn off the lights, release the tension in your jaw, let your shoulders drop, and melt into your mattress. Sleep well, sweet dreams, and as always... 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. -
Allowing Good Things: Regulating Your Nervous System for Anxiety ReliefHave you ever felt a quiet sense that the tide is turning, but you’re still bracing for the storm to return? In today’s 10-minute guided meditation for anxiety, Martin introduces a gentle shift in perspective: allowing yourself to believe that things are about to get better.Whether you are managing chronic stress, looking for a panic attack breathing exercise, or exploring nervous system regulation techniques, this session is your safe space to soften, breathe, and receive. Drawing from neuroscientific principles of brain reward circuitry and real-world insights from his years as a paramedic, Martin guides you through a powerful vagus nerve stimulation practice using a 4-4-6 breathing rhythm.Learn how to notice the quiet "micro-shifts" in your mental health, retrain your brain to look for what goes right, and open your heart to the possibility of good things.Listen Now to Experience:Vagus Nerve Activation: A soothing 4-4-6 breathing technique to send an instant signal of safety to your lungs and nervous system.Anxiety Hypnotherapy & Visualization: A comforting mental exercise to help you stop bracing for hardship and safely step into a lighter mood.Practical Mindfulness Tips: Three daily caring habits to train an anxious brain to collect glimmers of hope and positive change.Episode Timeline & Chapters00:00 – Welcome & Introduction Meet Martin, a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, and settle into a comfortable, safe space for your practice.01:22 – Vagus Nerve Breathing (4-4-6 Method) Activate your body’s built-in dial for calm with a mindful inhale, hold, and prolonged exhale to soothe panic and anxiety.03:17 – Shifting Out of Stress Response Explore the neuroscience of how the brain heals after a hard season and why we stubbornly move toward the light.05:04 – Guided Visualization: The Opening Door A calming visualization to help you safely receive the warmth of new possibilities without needing to earn it.05:54 – Affirmations for Hope & Emotional Healing A slow, intentional repetition of powerful statements to reprogram an anxious mind.08:05 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for a Happier Life Actionable mental health tools to practice right now to build resilience and notice positive micro-shifts.09:39 – Grounding & Outro Gently return to your surroundings with a deep breath, an open heart, and a reminder to be kind to yourself.Daily Affirmations for Anxiety ReliefRepeat these internally or out loud to help reshape your brain's response to stress:"Something good is finding its way to me.""I am allowed to believe that things are getting better.""The hard season is teaching me, and it is passing.""I open my hands and my heart to what is coming.""I am ready for good things."3 Daily Caring Tips for Mental Wellness1. Collect What Went Right: Write down one tiny positive detail from your day—like a perfect cup of tea or a quiet moment. Train your brain to notice the good, not just the threats.2. Notice the Micro-Shifts: Real change doesn't always happen like a thunderclap. Look for a slightly better night's sleep or an impossible problem that now simply feels "difficult." These are signs the tide is turning.3. Say It Out Loud: Tell someone today that you think things are looking up. Speaking hopeful words aloud actively reinforces belief and helps positive feelings grow.Connect & Support the ShowTake the Next Step: Ready to break the cycle of panic and chronic stress? Explore our comprehensive Anxiety Breaker Course over at calminganxiety.fm.Dive Deeper: If this session helped you, explore our massive library of over 2,000 completely free meditation episodes designed to support your mental health journey.Subscribe & Review: Hit follow so Martin can be here with you again tomorrow, and leave a review to help others find their path to calm.Always remember: Look for the glimmers, smile often, and to your beautiful self... always be kind.
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Welcome to tonight’s episode of Books at Bedtime, brought to you by the Anchored app. Tonight, we continue our gentle journey through H.G. Wells’ science fiction masterpiece, The Time Machine, with Chapter 6: "The Sunset of Mankind". As the evening settles and the day's tension fades away, join us in the year 802,701 AD. In this chapter, our Time Traveller climbs to a lonely, moss-draped crest overlooking a silent, transformed Thames Valley. Underneath the warm, golden glow of a fading sunset, he contemplates a world completely free from toil, disease, and social struggle—a beautiful, ruinous paradise where humanity has conquered nature, but lost its restless edge. Let the rhythmic cadence of tonight's reading quiet your mind, slow your breathing, and guide you into a restful, restorative sleep.Cold Intro"A queer thing I soon discovered about my little hosts, and that was their lack of interest. They would come to me with eager cries of astonishment like children, but like children they would very soon stop examining me, and wander away after some other toy. It was odd, too, how speedily I came to disregard these little people ... I emerged from the great hall, and the scene was lit by a warm glow of the setting sun." Deep Sleep Time Chapters00:00 – "The Sunset of Mankind" Intro & Soothing Ambience 00:59 – Emerging into a Changed World: The Shifted Thames 02:14 – Exploring the Ruinous Splendor and Ancient Granite Labyrinths 03:21 – Speculations on Communism and the Vanishing of the English Cottage 04:48 – A World Free of Hardship: The Physical Resemblance of the Sexes 06:19 – The Mysterious Well under the Cupola 06:50 – Solitude on the Crest: Sinking into the Yellow Metal Seat 07:26 – A Wide Horizon View: The Golden, Purple, and Crimson Sunset 08:26 – The Earth as a Total Garden: Free from Weeds, Disease, and Toil 09:06 – Soft Musings: How Absolute Security Breeds Physical Feebleness 11:06 – The Ultimate Subjugation and Balance of Nature 12:47 – A Social Paradise: The Disappearance of Commerce and Traffic 14:16 – The Grindstone of Pain is Broken: Slipping into Contented Inactivity 16:56 – Gathering Dark: Closing Speculations and Sleep Transitions Relaxing Affirmations for SleepBefore the reading begins, take a slow, deep breath. Let these gentle insights anchor your mind into a state of total security:I step out of the rush of the world and into the calm of the evening. The struggle of the day is completely gone; I am safe, secure, and at peace. Like a quiet garden after the storm, my mind is still and settled. I release the need to strive, allowing myself to sink into contented rest. I am protected by a quiet landscape of peace as the darkness gently gathers. 3 Bedtime Insights for a Restful MindReflecting on the Traveller’s peaceful twilight observations, carry these comforting thoughts into your dreams:After the Battle Comes Quiet: The Traveller notes that humanity's historical struggles ultimately paved the way for absolute stillness. Let go of today's efforts; your battles for the day are done, and it is time for your quiet reaction of rest. The Grindstone is Broken: We often keep our minds sharp and anxious on the "grindstone of necessity". In sleep, that grindstone is broken. You have no social or economic struggles to solve tonight. Surrender to the Sunset: Watch the flaming gold and horizontal bars of purple fade away in your mind's eye. Just as the old world effortlessly accepted the sunset, give yourself full permission to gracefully surrender to the gathering dark. Anchor Your EveningIf tonight's classic story helped quiet your thoughts and brought comfort to your evening, please take a brief moment to share this episode on your social media channels so others can find their evening sanctuary. For an uninterrupted, ad-free library of calming sleep stories, soothing visualizations, and hypnotherapy sessions whenever you need them, The Anchored App is free to download. Smile often, my friend, and to your soul 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. -
Stop Paying the Toll for Disasters That Haven't HappenedDo you find yourself constantly scanning the horizon, waiting for the other shoe to drop? That familiar weight of hypervigilance—bracing for a medical diagnosis, a broken relationship, or sudden job loss—can completely exhaust your nervous system.In today’s session, we explore why waiting for a crisis is often more draining than the crisis itself, and how you can gently step away from the "window" of fear and back into the safety of the present moment.🎧 Episode Chapters00:00 – Cold Intro: Putting the Anxious Scanning Mind to Rest00:26 – Welcome from Martin Hewlett & The Vagus Nerve Reset03:14 – Guided Visualization: Stepping Away from the Storm05:45 – Deep Affirmations for Releasing Anticipatory Anxiety07:40 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Overcoming Catastrophizing09:14 – Grounding & Returning to the Room10:03 – Outro & Special Announcement🧘♂️ Today's AffirmationsRepeat these internally during the session to let them truly land in your nervous system:"I am safe in this moment." "My mind does not have to solve the future today." "I release the need to brace for what hasn't happened." "I am allowed to rest." "The waiting is not protecting me. I can let it go."💡 3 Daily Caring TipsWhen your mind starts looping into "what-if" scenarios, give your body these real-world anchors:Name the Pattern: When the scanning starts, say out loud or in your mind: "I am catastrophizing about the future." Naming the thought separates you from the anxiety. You are the observer, not the thought itself.Ask One Honest Question: Ask yourself, "Is there anything actually wrong right now, in this exact second?" The suffering is almost always living in your imagination, not the room you are sitting in.Give Your Nervous System Physical Proof: Stand up and press your feet flat onto the floor. Feel the solid ground beneath you. Your body responds to tangible, physical evidence—the ground is real, and you are safe here.🚀 Take Your Healing DeeperIf you are ready to break the cycle of chronic worry and rewire your brain's fear response, join me inside the Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course.Get instant access to 5 powerful, clinical hypnotherapy sessions designed to rewire hypervigilance for just $67.👉 Claim your peace of mind at calminganxiety.fmFollow & Subscribe: If this session brought you peace, please hit subscribe! With over 2,300 free sessions in the library, I'm here to support you every single day.And in everything you do today, my friend, 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. -
Welcome to Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety. Tonight, leave the stress of modern life behind and step into the distant future as we continue our journey through H.G. Wells' classic science fiction masterpiece, The Time Machine.
In Chapter 5, "In the Golden Age," our weary Time Traveler finds himself face to face with the exquisite, fragile inhabitants of the year 802,000—the Eloi. Garlanded with magnificent, ancient flowers and led into a colossal, dilapidated hall of fretted stone, he experiences the gentle, childlike, and indolent world of humanity's remote posterity. But beneath the surface of this lush, fruit-filled paradise, a profound sense of mystery and suspended judgment lingers. This soft, slow-paced literary reading is designed to act as a natural sleep aid. Let the descriptive, elegant prose of a timeless story gently lower your cognitive load, quiet your racing mind, and anchor your nervous system into deep, restorative sleep.
Love falling asleep to classic stories? Pull the blankets up, get fully comfortable, and hit Follow so tomorrow night’s bedtime story finds you automatically. If our nightly readings help you drift off, please consider sharing this episode with a friend or on your social media channels to help others find their nighttime calm. ⏱️ Time Chapters00:00 – Introduction & Welcome to Books at Bedtime Settle in, adjust your volume, and take a deep, slow breath as we introduce tonight's classic sleep story. 00:10 – The Time Machine, Chapter 5: In the Golden Age The Time Traveler meets the delicate future inhabitants of Earth and takes precautions to secure his machine. 03:04 – Communicating with the Eloi An unexpected, childlike question about thunderstorms leaves the traveler contemplating the intellectual level of humanity's future. 05:12 – The Great Dilapidated Hall Walking through a weedless, beautiful wilderness into a colossal, ancient stone structure worn down by generations. 08:13 – A Banquet of Strange Fruits Seated among hundreds of gentle, vegetarian future beings, the traveler tastes their delightful staple fruits. 11:15 – Learning a Forgotten Language A slow, patient attempt to decipher the exquisite nouns and pronouns of an easily fatigued people. 12:30 – Gentle Fade-Out & Sleep Automation The story softly recedes, leaving you in total peace to drift off completely.📖 Key Themes & Visuals to Dream OfLet your mind wander safely into the rich imagery of H.G. Wells' future world: A long-neglected, weedless garden stretching to the horizon under a soft, golden sun. Fragile, exquisite creatures dressed in soft, silky materials speaking in liquid, cooing notes. Vast, shadowed halls partially glazed with beautifully patterned colored glass. Heavy platters of petrified raspberries, oranges, and flower-like three-sided husks. 📣 Connect & Support Independent AudioBooks at Bedtime is an independent production recorded directly from my mobile studio van! To keep this channel completely free from large corporate ad breaks, we rely entirely on listeners like you. Please take a brief moment to share this episode with anyone who struggles with insomnia or nighttime restlessness. Looking for a premium wellness toolkit to keep in your pocket during the day? Check out our Anxiety Breaker Course and daily mindfulness app setup at calminganxiety.fm.Sleep deeply, enjoy your journey through time, smile when you wake, and be kind.
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Is your heart racing? Are you wondering if it’s a panic attack or a heart attack? In today’s episode of Calming Anxiety, we dive deep into the physiological response of a racing heart due to anxiety. Hosted by Martin Hewlett, a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, this session provides professional insight into why your body triggers the fight or flight response and how to signal to your nervous system that you are safe.If you frequently experience sudden chest tightness, palpitations in your throat, or health anxiety regarding your heart health, this 10-minute guided relaxation and breathing exercise is designed for you. Learn the difference between a medical emergency and an anxiety-driven surge of adrenaline from someone who has seen both on the front lines.What You Will Learn:How to differentiate anxiety symptoms from cardiac emergencies.
The role of the parasympathetic nervous system in calming a pounding heart.
A guided box breathing technique to lower your heart rate instantly.
How adrenaline affects your blood vessels and lungs during stress.
Time Chapters00:00 – Emergency Screening: Vital signs of a cardiac event vs. anxiety.
01:04 – Introduction: Meet Martin Hewlett, former paramedic and hypnotherapist.
01:56 – Guided Breathing: Using the extended out-breath to signal safety.
03:38 – The Science of Adrenaline: Why your heart races when you aren't in danger.
05:12 – Visualization: The "Control Room" technique for nervous system regulation.
07:18 – Affirmations: Rewiring your internal dialogue about heart health.
08:32 – 3 Daily Caring Tips: Practical tools for managing heart rate anxiety.
10:05 – Closing Thoughts: Embracing your body's natural responses.
Heart-Centered AffirmationsRepeat these internally to ground your nervous system:"My heart is strong and it is working exactly as it should".
"A racing heart is not proof of danger; it is proof that I am alive and responding".
"I know the difference between anxiety and emergency. Anxiety does not require a rescue".
"I trust my body to regulate; I trust my breath to lead me home".
3 Daily Caring TipsEstablish Your Baseline: Take your resting heart rate on a calm morning to provide a factual reference point for when anxiety spikes.
The Physiological Sigh: Use the "double inhale" (two sips of air through the nose) followed by a long, slow exhale to mechanically reset your stress levels.
Break the Freeze: Anxiety thrives in stillness. If your heart races, stand up and take three slow, deliberate steps to tell your brain you are not in a "life or death" freeze state.
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If you are tossing and turning tonight, unable to quiet a racing mind, step away from the frustrations of insomnia and drift off into a classic world of wonder. Tonight, Books at Bedtime brings you Chapter 4 of H.G. Wells’ timeless sci-fi masterpiece, The Time Machine. In this episode, your host Martin Hewlett utilizes his signature soothing, hypnotic cadence to help you cross the bridge into a deep, restful sleep. Follow the enigmatic Time Traveller as he finally finishes his machine, climbs into the saddle, and pulls the lever to launch himself headlong into the distant future. As night and day begin to blur like the flapping of a black wing and the sun streaks across a twilight sky, let the rhythmic rise and fall of the narrative lull your nervous system into complete relaxation. Designed specifically for those struggling with restless sleep, night anxiety, or sleep onset issues, this literary sanctuary invites you to put down the weight of today, stop counting the hours, and ease effortlessly into a calm, restorative slumber. Time Chapters00:00 – Introduction to Books at Bedtime: Chapter 4 00:23 – Completing the Time Machine in the Workshop 00:53 – The First Voyage: Pulling the Starting Lever 02:04 – When Night and Day Blur: The Physical Sensations of Travel 04:31 – A Changing Earth: Watching Buildings Rise and Seasons Pass 06:40 – The Looming Risk of Stopping in the Unknown 09:21 – A Sudden Halt: Hurled into the World of the Future 10:46 – The Crouching White Sphinx in the Hailstorm 13:32 – Overcoming Bedtime Panic and Gathering Courage 15:06 – Meeting the Frail and Beautiful Inhabitants of the Future Episode AffirmationsBefore we begin reading, let these gentle thoughts anchor your body and quiet your restless mind:"I am ready to release the thoughts of today and let my mind drift.""Just like seasons passing in a flash, the worries of today are transient.""I am safe in my bed, completely supported, with nothing left to solve tonight.""I choose to step out of the rush of time and rest in this quiet space.""My body knows how to sleep, and I give it permission to relax fully now."3 Daily Caring TipsThe Bedtime Pivot: If your mind is replaying the day’s events over and over, gently pivot your attention away from your own life. Immersing your imagination in an old audiobook or story gives your brain a fictional space to wander, stopping the anxious loop.Break the Clock Habit: Looking at the clock when you can't sleep only feeds insomnia anxiety. If you find yourself wakeful, turn your phone or clock away. Accept that resting your body in stillness is highly valuable, even before sleep takes over.Somatic Unwinding: Just as the Time Traveller felt the heavy, jarring sensations of his journey fade into a calm landscape, you can release physical tension. Take a slow, deep breath, drop your shoulders away from your ears, and let the bed completely carry your weight. Social Media Outro & ShareIf a restless mind or sleep issues have been keeping you awake lately, please know you are far from alone in the quiet hours of the night. If this chapter of The Time Machine helped soothe your bedtime anxiety and brought a little tranquility to your evening, please consider sharing this episode with someone else who might be staring at the ceiling tonight. You could be the reason they finally find their escape and drift off into a deep, peaceful sleep.Thank you so much for putting your faith and trust in Calming Anxiety and Books at Bedtime. Sleep deeply, rest well, and remember—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. -
How to Stay Calm When Stressed at Work: A 10-Minute Mental ResetThe morning frost may have melted, but as the day progresses, the "heat" of demands—emails, noise, and constant expectations—can wither your peace.
In this session, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin guides you from the open meadow into a sheltered, quiet glade to build your "Invisible Shield".Using the clinical concept of Sensory Gating, you will learn how to triage your environment—much like a paramedic on a chaotic scene—to filter out background noise and focus purely on what matters. Protect your energy and maintain your balance, no matter how bright or loud the world gets outside.
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00:00 – From the Meadow to the Sheltered Glade01:11 – The Science of Sensory Gating & Mental Triage01:56 – The Gated Breath: Rhythmic Breathing for Boundaries04:37 – Deep Relaxation: Melting Pockets of Tension05:35 – Guided Affirmations: Becoming the Architect of Your Space08:26 – 3 Daily Caring Tips: The Gatekeeper Mantra09:13 – Returning to the Room & Final Kind Thoughts✨ Protective AffirmationsInternalize these words to reinforce your mental shield throughout the day:
I am the architect of my own environment, and I choose what enters.I can observe the chaos around me without absorbing it into my body.My peace is a priority, and I have the right to protect it.I am the steady center of my own world, regardless of the storm outside.I return to my calm canopy with every single breath I take.🌱 3 Daily Caring Tips
The 2-Minute Tech Fast: Give your "canopy" a reset by stepping away from digital noise.The Gatekeeper Mantra: Before reacting to stress, ask yourself: "Is this my emergency, or theirs?"The Shoulder Drop: Check your physical shield every hour. If your shoulders are at your ears, drop them down and breathe.A Heartfelt Note from MartinThis podcast is a labor of love, recorded from my van to help you live your best life. If these sessions help you find your moment of balance, that is all the thanks I need.If you're ready to further banish anxiety, please subscribe and consider joining the Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course at .
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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. -
Welcome to Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety. If your mind is racing, your thoughts are looping, and you are desperately seeking how to fall asleep fast when stressed, let yourself unwind with Chapter 3 of H.G. Wells’ classic sci-fi masterpiece, The Time Machine. In this episode, titled "The Time Traveler Returns," we find our mysterious protagonist stumbling back into his Richmond drawing room after a mind-bending journey through time. Haggard, weary, and completely worn out from his travels, the Time Traveler has returned with an extraordinary tale to tell—but first, he needs to rest. This slow-paced, soothing literary reading is designed specifically as a bedtime story for grown-ups to beat insomnia. Whether you suffer from chronic sleep issues, late-night anxiety, or just need a comforting voice to block out the noise of the day, let this classic tale gently guide your brain into a deep, restorative slumber.Turn down the lights, get comfortable beneath the covers, and let the rhythmic cadence of tonight's reading quiet your mind.What You’ll Discover in This Episode (And How It Helps You Sleep)
Deep Relaxation Through Storytelling: Discover how listening to a structured, rhythmic classic narrative functions as a natural anxiety relief bedtime audio to distract a racing mind.The Time Traveler's Weariness: Lean into the comforting atmospheric setting of a quiet, dimly lit 19th-century smoking room—the perfect auditory backdrop for falling asleep fast.Soothing Voice Tracking for Insomnia: Specifically paced and modulated to act as a gentle sleep aid for chronic insomnia sufferers who struggle with silent rooms.Targeted Long-Tail Keywords & Phrases Used for SEO DominanceTo help you track and optimize, this episode's metadata and description heavily target the following high-value search terms:
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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. -
Are you sitting in the car, staring at the gym doors with a racing heart and a tight stomach?You aren't weak, and you aren't broken. You are experiencing anticipatory anxiety—a completely normal stress response to a perceived threat that doesn't actually exist. In this 10-minute session, Martin (Clinical Hypnotherapist and former Paramedic) helps you interrupt that "core to skull" response and reclaim your confidence.
Learn how to signal safety to your vagus nerve through guided breathing and visualization techniques designed to get you out of the car park and into your workout. Whether you're dealing with social anxiety, fear of judgment, or just a "bad day" resistance, this episode provides the immediate tools you need to walk through that door.Inside This Episode[00:00] Sitting in the car park: Understanding the "overreacting" body.[01:19] Finding your quiet place and centering yourself.[01:48] Paramedic Perspective: The difference between real danger and anxiety.[02:38] The Vagus Nerve Reset: Guided 4-2-6 breathing technique.[04:05] Future Self Visualization: Feeling the "quiet pride" of a finished workout.[05:16] Redefining Courage: Why showing up is the hardest part.[06:24] Affirmations for Confidence and Self-Compassion.[08:17] 3 Daily Caring Tips for beating gym intimidation.[09:53] Final encouragement and the "Be Kind" mission.Affirmations for Gym ConfidenceRepeat these internally to settle your nervous system:I am allowed to show up exactly as I am.I do not need to be perfect to deserve to be here.My body is not my enemy; it is trying to protect me. I thank it and gently lead it forward.The only person I am competing with is the version of me who stayed in the car.I choose to walk through the door. The door is the whole victory.3 Daily Caring TipsThe Two-Minute Rule: Give yourself permission to leave after just two minutes. Removing the "trap door" feeling often makes it easier to stay for the whole session.Have a First Task: Don't look at the whole gym. Pick one machine, one stretch, or one lap. The plan kills the overwhelm.Earphones in Early: Put your music or podcast on before you walk through the door. It creates a personal boundary and reminds you that you belong in your own space.Support the Show & Keep GrowingIf this session helped you get through the door today, please Subscribe and Share it with a friend who might be struggling with their own "car park" moments.Go Deeper: Transform your mindset with my 5-Session Clinical Hypnotherapy Program. Get the full course for just $67 and own it for life: calminganxiety.fmFollow Martin: Join our community for daily tips on overcoming panic, anxiety, and stress.Be kind to yourself today. You’ve already done the hard part.
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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. -
Welcome to Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety. Tonight, get comfortable, unwind, and let your mind drift away as clinical hypnotherapist Martin Hewlett narrates Chapter 2 of H.G. Wells' timeless classic, The Time Machine. In this captivating second installment, the initial skepticism of the dinner guests is shattered when the Time Traveller stumbles into the dining room a week later—haggard, blood-stained, and completely exhausted. As his guests look on in absolute disbelief, he demands food before launching into his extraordinary, terrifying narrative: his first terrifying plunge through space-time into a distant future paradise, and the dark, hidden dangers lurking beneath the surface. Perfect for soothing an overactive mind, relieving late-night stress, and overcoming insomnia. Let the smooth, rhythmic cadence of this classic sci-fi narration ground you in the present moment, guiding your nervous system into a deep, peaceful state of relaxation.⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 – Welcome to Books at Bedtime: Chapter 2 Intro 00:13 – The Skepticism of the Dinner Guests 01:52 – A Second Thursday Gathering 02:26 – The Unexplained Absence of the Host 04:01 – The Time Traveller Returns: Changed & Disheveled 05:11 – "I've Been to the Future" 06:26 – A Ravenous Hunger: The Host Demands Food 08:07 – The Narrative Begins: Completing the Machine 09:09 – The First Plunge Through Time 10:42 – Arriving in a Strange New Future World 11:58 – The Morlocks and the Underworld Perils 12:19 – The Evidence of Truth & Outro 🌌 About Books at Bedtime & AnchoredThis bedtime reading series is created to help you naturally transition into a restful night's sleep. By focusing on a descriptive, immersive story, your conscious brain steps away from daily worries and allows your body to enter a gentle state of rest.For the complete, ad-free "Books at Bedtime" library—including Alice in Wonderland and A Study in Scarlet—along with daily guided meditations and anxiety circuit breakers, download our dedicated app, Anchored.👋 Connect, Support & Share the CalmIf our nightly literary escapes bring comfort to your bedtime routine, please help us pass the calm forward. Take a quick screenshot of this episode, share it to your social media feed, or text it directly to a friend who is struggling to sleep tonight. Every share helps our community grow and reaches someone tossing and turning in the dark. Subscribe now so you never miss a chapter. Smile often, think positive when you can, and to your beautiful self—be kind. Explore the full Anxiety Circuit Breaker program at calminganxiety.fm. Learn how to become a part of building our dedicated app at calminganxiety.fm/anchored.
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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. - Show more
