Are you currently hiding in a bathroom, a parked car, or a quiet spare room? If the noise, the questions, and the demands of the holiday season have drained you to 0%, you are allowed to pause. December is peak "Social Burnout" season. In this 10-minute rescue session, Martin (Clinical Hypnotherapist) guides you through a powerful Energy Protection visualization to help you stop "doom-pleasing" others and start protecting your peace. Think of this as an emergency charger for your mental health—a way to maintain your Winter Arc of self-care even when the family chaos is high. In this 10-minute session, you will: 🔌 Cut the "Energy Cords": Visually unplug from the expectations, worry, and "yap fatigue" of the party outside. 🛡️ Build a "Bubble of Light": Create a psychic boundary that lets love in but keeps judgment and stress out. 🔋 The Green Light Recharge: Shift your internal battery from red to green using targeted breathwork and visualization. ✨ Anchor Your Boundaries: Use subconscious affirmations to return to the room calm, centered, and in control ("Main Character Energy"). Why listen? If you identify as an empath , an introvert , or someone who struggles with high-functioning anxiety , this session is your secret weapon. You don’t have to leave the party to leave the stress. Featured Affirmations: "My energy is precious, and I choose to protect it." "I can say no and still be a kind person." "I am the guardian of my own peace." ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Are you hiding in the bathroom? 01:00 The Pause: Shutting the door on chaos 02:08 Visualization: Unplugging the "Cords" of obligation 03:47 The Bubble of Light Technique (Psychic Protection) 05:17 The Filter: Blocking stress, allowing love 06:30 The Recharge: Visualizing the Green Light 07:32 Affirmations for Setting Boundaries 08:31 The Anchor: Walking back out shielded Connect with Martin: Did this rescue you from a social meltdown? Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram—let’s normalize taking "bathroom breaks" for our mental health. 👉 Click to subscribe and unlock ad-free episodes now! Support the Show:Ad-Free Listening: Enjoy Calming Anxiety without ads at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety--4110266/support Buy Me a Coffee: Support hosting costs at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/calminganxiety https://calminganxietypodcast.substack.com/?r=6zm0sc&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Rate & Review: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners! Resources & Courses:Book Hypnotherapy: Schedule a one-on-one session with Martin at https://calendar.app.google/rXHMt8sRYft5iWma8 Pain & Anxiety Course: Manage negative thoughts and pain with The Physio Crew’s course at https://offers.thephysiocrew.co.uk/home-pain Breathing Challenge: Try our relaxing breathing challenge at https://www.martinhewlett.co.uk/breathing-challenge/ Gift a Subscription: Share Calming Anxiety with loved ones at https://www.martinhewlett.co.uk/shop/calming-anxiety-gift-subscription/ Get the App:iOS: Download Calming Anxiety at https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/calming-anxiety/id1576159331 Android: Get it on Google Play at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=digital.waterfront.calming.anxiety&hl=en-GB Connect With Us:Email: Share feedback or requests at
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