I Am Safe in This Moment — A Guided Meditation for Present Safety

From Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis & Panic Attack Relief Martin Hewlett - Calming Anxiety

In this session, we address the whispers of the nervous system. By utilizing a specific long-exhale breathing technique, we physically signal the body to stand down from a state of high alert, dropping cortisol and activating the natural "off switch" for stress. We then journey to a quiet harbor at dawn to anchor your mind in the reliability of the present moment.Time Chapters

00:00 — Cold Intro: Acknowledging the truth of your current safety.
00:30 — Welcome: Introduction to the podcast and Martin’s background.
01:46 — Vagus Nerve Breathing: Using the 4-2-8 breathing technique to dial down threat responses.
03:12 — Visualisation: Finding stillness at the ancient stone harbor.
06:24 — Affirmations (Pass One): Deepening the sense of being grounded.
08:18 — Affirmations (Pass Two): Reinforcing inner safety.
08:44 — 3 Daily Tips: Actionable tools for grounding in daily life.
10:06 — Wake Up and Close: Returning to the room with renewed peace.

The AffirmationsLet these words settle into your body as you breathe:

I am safe in this moment.
My body is not in danger; it is working hard to protect me, and I am grateful.
I release the tension of what has not yet happened.
I am grounded, held, and exactly where I need to be.
This moment is enough, and I am enough within it.
I choose to come home to myself again and again.

3 Daily Tips for Present Safety

The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Method: Interrupt the anxiety loop by naming 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste.
The Safety Audit: Ask yourself, "Right now, in this exact second, am I actually safe?".
The Anchor Breath: Place a hand on your chest and take one slow breath (in for 4, out for 8) whenever you feel a pull toward future worry.

A Message from MartinChoosing peace over fear is the greatest gift you can give yourself. If this harbor of stillness helped you today, please share it with one person who might be struggling to find their own calm. Your reviews on Apple Podcasts or Spotify help us reach those who need this support the most.If you are ready to move deeper into your healing journey, visit to explore the Anxiety Circuit Breaker course—five focused sessions designed to help you regain control.Take care of yourself today, smile when you can, and to your beautiful self... be kind.

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