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Calm Your Mind Now : Guided Breathing to Stop Panic and Overthinking
Published 1 month ago
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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:
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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.
- 00:00 – 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
- "I am safe in this moment."
- "I am grounded and back in control."
- "My nervous system is returning to a state of calm."
- Check 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.
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