Is your nervous system in a state of high-stress or panic? Stop for just four minutes for this "Pocket Podcast" first-aid session designed to provide instant panic relief and vagus nerve regulation.In this guided 4-minute circuit, we move from the surge of overwhelming energy into a state of intentional calm. Using science-backed somatic grounding and vagus nerve resets, you will learn how to send a physical signal to your brain that the threat is over and you are safe. This session is designed for anyone needing an emergency nervous system reboot during high-anxiety moments.What’s Inside the Circuit:

Somatic Vagus Reset: Using eye movements and firm pressure to signal to the brain that you are safe.
3-3-3 Grounding Method: A sensory technique to bring your mind back from the future and into the present moment.
The 4-6 Breath: A specific exhale-focused breathing pattern that acts as an "off-switch" for your fight-or-flight response.
Immediate Physical Grounding: Using cold water and floor-pressing techniques to stabilize your physical response.

Episode Breakdown:

[0:00] – Immediate safety anchor and physical grounding.
[1:02] – Vagus nerve reset: Signaling the brain the threat is over.
[1:51] – 3-3-3 Sensory grounding to return to the body.
[2:32] – The 4-6 Breath: Deactivating the stress response.
[3:23] – Integration and final grounding techniques.

Take Back ControlIf you need deeper, permanent tools to manage your mental health, join the Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course. It features five guided hypnotherapy sessions designed to help you combat negative thinking and stop the spiral before it starts.Click the "Big Blue Button" at CalmingAnxiety.fm to enroll now.

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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 Vagus Reset: Using eye movements and firm pressure to signal to the brain that you are safe.
3-3-3 Grounding Method: A sensory technique to bring your mind back from the future and into the present moment.
The 4-6 Breath: A specific exhale-focused breathing pattern that acts as an "off-switch" for your fight-or-flight response.
Immediate Physical Grounding: Using cold water and floor-pressing techniques to stabilize your physical response.

Episode Breakdown:

[0:00] – Immediate safety anchor and physical grounding.
[1:02] – Vagus nerve reset: Signaling the brain the threat is over.
[1:51] – 3-3-3 Sensory grounding to return to the body.
[2:32] – The 4-6 Breath: Deactivating the stress response.
[3:23] – Integration and final grounding techniques.

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