The 2026 Nervous System Reset Release the Noise & Reclaim Your Center
Feb 24, 2026
A 10-minute nervous system reset using somatic breathwork and a 4-2-6 breathing rhythm to calm the body. A warming body scan releases jaw, shoulders, and lower back tension. A protective glass-sphere visualization creates a mental sanctuary. Short core affirmations reinforce safety and self-worth. Practical daily tools include a two-minute tech fast and the peripheral gaze technique.
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Calm Is A Body Signal You Can Choose
Signalling safety to the body can be a manual override for anxious thinking.
Martin Hewlett frames calm as a bodily signal you choose, not just a mental decision, shifting agency from thoughts to physiology.
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Do 4-2-6 Somatic Breathwork To Reset
Do the 4-2-6 somatic breathwork to quickly downshift your nervous system.
Martin Hewlett guides inhaling for 4, holding 2, exhaling for 6 (with one practice cycle then a second shortened cycle) to activate the vagus response.
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Do A Summer Sunshine Body Scan
Do a Summer Sunshine body scan to release held tension from jaw, shoulders, lower back and legs.
Martin Hewlett leads a guided warm-wave visualization that moves from the crown to toes, using gravity and exhalations to soften muscles.
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Stop the digital spiral and signal safety to your body in just 10 minutes.Are you carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? In an era of constant information overload, the "noise" isn't just outside—it's often trapped in your nervous system. Join clinical hypnotherapist Martin Hewlett for a specialized 2026 Nervous System Reset designed to switch your brain from "threat mode" to a sanctuary of calm.This episode uses somatic breathwork and clinical grounding techniques to help you reclaim your mental clarity. Whether you are battling morning anxiety or looking for a way to quiet your mind before bed, this 10-minute session provides a "manual override" for your stress response.What You’ll Experience:
[0:00] The Manual Override: Why we choose to signal safety directly to the body.
[1:00] Somatic Breathwork: A 4-2-6 breathing rhythm to activate the vagus nerve.
[2:00] The Summer Sunshine Body Scan: Releasing tension from the jaw, shoulders, and lower back.
[4:00] The Glass Sphere Visualization: Creating a mental sanctuary where external chaos cannot reach you.
[5:30] 2026 Core Affirmations: Deeply embedding safety, grounding, and personal worth.
[9:00] 3 Daily Tips for a Calmer Life: Practical tools including the "Two-Minute Tech Fast" and the "Peripheral Gaze" technique.
Featured Affirmations:
"I am the calm center of my own life."
"The noise of the world cannot penetrate my peace."
"I am safe, I am grounded, I am here."
About Your Host:Martin Hewlett is a renowned clinical hypnotherapist and the creator of Calming Anxiety, a global podcast with over 2,000 sessions dedicated to panic attack relief, sleep hypnosis, and confidence building.Connect with Martin:
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Backing Music: Chris Collins
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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.