Podcasts about anchored

You Don't Need Everything Fixed — Just Calm — Guided Meditation for Effort Fatigue & Anxiety | Coherent Breathing You're not asking for much, and you don't need every problem solved or your whole life fixed — you just want to feel calm again, even for a moment. If trying to relax has started to feel like just another task on your list, this guided meditation is for you.We'll use coherent breathing to steady the body, then a simple visualisation for the exhausting habit of trying too hard to feel okay. When this feeling shows up again, Anchored is there: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett, today's session uses coherent breathing — in for a count of four, out for a count of six — before reframing calm through the image of easing off an accelerator: not slamming to a stop, just lifting the foot, and noticing that the car slows on its own the moment you stop pushing. Perhaps calm isn't something to chase, but something you can simply stop getting in the way of. ⏱️ Time Chapters* 00:00 – Welcome: you just want to feel calm again* 00:47 – Breathing: coherent breathing, round one* 01:40 – Breathing, round two* 02:41 – The accelerator: easing off instead of pushing harder* 04:09 – Breathing, round three* 05:15 – Today's Gentle Affirmations* 07:56 – Three Daily Caring Tips* 08:54 – Coming back, stretch and open your eyes* 09:33 – Outro & be kind 

The Sphinx Without a Secret by Oscar Wilde — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A soothing bedtime story to help you drift off tonight: Oscar Wilde's quietly haunting tale The Sphinx Without a Secret, read slowly and gently for sleep, insomnia relief, and unhurried listening. This continues the Books at Bedtime strand — also known as Coffee Break for the Soul — from the Calming Anxiety podcast, a series of classic story readings designed as a calming audiobook for restless or anxious nights. For the full library, plus ambient night-light features for the small hours, download Anchored on iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 Narrated softly by Martin Hewlett, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, this reading follows Lord Murchison, who confides in an old Oxford friend over dinner in Paris about a mysterious widow he has fallen for in London, a woman wrapped in secrecy who insists her letters go to a lending library rather than her own home. A slow, unhurried mystery rather than anything unsettling — ideal as a sleep story or relaxation audiobook for falling asleep, insomnia, and quieting an anxious mind before bed. First published under the title "Lady Alroy" in 1887, and later renamed The Sphinx Without a Secret by Wilde himself when it was collected in Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other Stories in 1891, this Oscar Wilde tale is in the public domain worldwide (Wilde died in 1900); this reading is Calming Anxiety's own narration of the classic public-domain text. This episode continues the Books at Bedtime strand, alongside The Selfish Giant and The Happy Prince (also by Oscar Wilde) and classic short fiction from Katherine Mansfield, Kate Chopin, and Arthur Conan Doyle — currently working through The Hound of the Baskervilles — with new instalments added regularly to the main Calming Anxiety feed.  

Romans 12:1–2 teaches that the Christian life begins with the mercy of God and calls believers to offer their whole lives to Him in worship. Dave Jenkins explains why Christians must not be shaped by the values of the world, but transformed through the ongoing renewal of their minds by God's Word. This episode considers biblical discernment, the authority and sufficiency of Scripture, and how believers grow in Christlikeness through the gospel. For more from Anchored in the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/anchored-in-the-wordpage/

Carrying Everyone Else's Feelings? — Guided Meditation for the Quietly Exhausted | Physiological Sigh Breathing If you're always the one who copes — the reliable one, the one who checks on everyone else and never gets asked back — this guided meditation is for you. For the next ten minutes you don't have to hold anything together. We'll use the physiological sigh, a simple two-inhale, one-long-exhale breathing pattern, to ease the body down a gear, then a gentle visualisation for setting down the things you've been carrying that were never really yours.When it all gets too much before or after this session, Anchored's Instant Calm is free, offline, and always there: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett, today's episode leans on a boxes-in-your-arms metaphor — the to-do list, the thing someone said, tomorrow's problems, someone else's feelings you've quietly taken on as your own — and invites you to set just one box down at a time. You are allowed to rest before everything is finished. ⏱️ Time Chapters* 00:00 – Welcome: when you're always the one who copes* 00:52 – Anchored's Instant Calm* 01:19 – Breathing: the physiological sigh* 02:37 – Visualisation: the boxes you're carrying* 04:16 – A different sentence: "I can put some of this down"* 04:49 – Today's Gentle Affirmations* 07:46 – Three Daily Caring Tips* 08:32 – Coming back, stretch and open your eyes* 09:10 – A personal reflection: speaking to yourself with kindness* 10:16 – Outro & be kind 

The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde (Part 1) — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A soothing bedtime story to help you drift off tonight: Oscar Wilde's beloved fairy tale The Happy Prince, read slowly and gently for sleep, insomnia relief, and quiet, unhurried listening. This is Part 1 of a two-part reading in the Books at Bedtime strand — also known as Coffee Break for the Soul — from the Calming Anxiety podcast, a series of classic story readings designed as a calming audiobook for anxious or restless nights.For the full library, plus ambient night-light features for the small hours, download Anchored on iOS:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 Narrated softly by Martin Hewlett, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, this reading follows a gilded statue high above a city, and the little swallow who stops to shelter at his feet — and stays to hear what the statue has seen from up there. Part 2 continues and completes the story, out soon on the main feed. No jump scares, no urgency, nothing to keep your mind alert — just a slow, unhurried voice and a classic tale, ideal as a sleep story or relaxation audiobook for falling asleep, insomnia, and quieting an anxious mind before bed. First published in 1888 in the collection The Happy Prince and Other Tales, Oscar Wilde's The Happy Prince is in the public domain worldwide (Wilde died in 1900); this reading is Calming Anxiety's own narration of the classic public-domain text. This episode continues the Books at Bedtime strand, alongside The Selfish Giant (also by Oscar Wilde) and classic short fiction from Katherine Mansfield, Kate Chopin, and Arthur Conan Doyle — currently working through The Hound of the Baskervilles — with new instalments added regularly to the main Calming Anxiety feed.  

From Storyteller to CEO: Building with PurposeWhat happens when your story becomes the foundation for your business?In this episode of Becoming the CEO, Lonna “Pumpkin” Dawson opens up about her journey from storyteller to creative founder. Anchored in this season's theme of Power, Proximity & Positioning, Lonna shares what it means to build with intention, stay rooted in your vision, and create spaces that serve your community.From building an intentional community sanctuary in the Bronx to navigating leadership, identity, and the realities of entrepreneurship, Lonna gets candid about reclaiming her voice and stepping fully into her power as a CEO.This is a conversation about purpose, community, identity, and what it really means to build something that reflects who you are.Subscribe | Like | Share and Comment! Follow us on Instagram @Becomingtheceonetwork 

Mind Won't Switch Off? — Racing Thoughts Meditation for Anxious Nights | 4-7-8 Breathing If your mind won't switch off — even though your body has clearly clocked out — this guided meditation is for you. Whether it's 2am or the middle of an ordinary afternoon, racing thoughts don't wait for a convenient time, and this episode meets you exactly where you are with 4-7-8 breathing, a calming cognitive visualisation, and three daily caring tips you can use anytime the loop starts again. For the nights it gets harder than ten minutes can fix, download Anchored on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 — it's the same voice, free, and there whenever your mind decides it needs help. Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett, today's session uses 4-7-8 breathing — in for 4, hold for 7, out for 8 — a technique drawn from years on the road as a paramedic, where changing what the body is doing is often the fastest way to change what the mind is doing. From there, a gentle visualisation reframes anxious thoughts as letters arriving through a letterbox: you don't have to open every one, read it end to end, or write back. You are the house, not the letter. ⏱️ Time Chapters* 00:00 – Welcome: when your mind won't switch off* 01:28 – Introducing 4-7-8 Breathing (from years as a paramedic)* 02:17 – Breathing practice, round one* 04:10 – Breathing practice, round two* 04:29 – The letterbox: thoughts aren't instructions* 05:31 – Today's Gentle Affirmations* 08:17 – Three Daily Caring Tips* 09:28 – Coming back, stretch and release* 09:47 – Outro & be kind 

The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime A soothing bedtime story to help you drift off tonight: Oscar Wilde's beloved fairy tale The Selfish Giant, read slowly and gently for sleep, insomnia relief, and quiet, unhurried listening. This is the first instalment of Books at Bedtime — also known as Coffee Break for the Soul — from the Calming Anxiety podcast, a strand of classic story readings designed as a calming audiobook for anxious or restless nights. If you'd like the whole library, plus ambient night-light features for the small hours, download Anchored on iOS:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 Narrated softly by Martin Hewlett, clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, this reading follows a selfish giant who banishes children from his beautiful garden — only for it to fall into an endless winter until he learns, slowly and gently, what it means to let love back in. No jump scares, no urgency, nothing to keep your mind alert — just a slow, unhurried voice and a classic tale, ideal as a sleep story or relaxation audiobook for falling asleep, insomnia, and quieting an anxious mind before bed. First published in 1888 in the collection The Happy Prince and Other Tales, Oscar Wilde's The Selfish Giant is in the public domain worldwide (Wilde died in 1900); this reading is Calming Anxiety's own narration of the classic public-domain text. This episode is part of the ongoing Books at Bedtime strand, alongside classic short fiction from Katherine Mansfield, Kate Chopin, and Arthur Conan Doyle — currently working through The Hound of the Baskervilles — with new instalments added regularly to the main Calming Anxiety feed.  

What if the miracle you've been praying for doesn't come by God removing the hardship—but by God sending someone to meet you right in the middle of it?Today's conversation is one I won't soon forget.I'm joined by Zahara McCoy, founder of Children of Grace, whose story began in a small village in Uganda. After losing her father to HIV at just seven years old, becoming a caregiver for her sick mother at nine, and then losing her mother at ten, Zahara suddenly found herself orphaned and facing a future filled with uncertainty.She wondered if God saw her.She wondered if He had a plan.She wondered what would become of her life.And then came a knock at the door.Through a sponsorship program, an ordinary woman named Marianne McCoy chose to invest in a little girl she had never met. Zahara was given the opportunity to return to school, receive meals, and begin dreaming about a future again. Eventually, that relationship brought Zahara to the United States and changed the trajectory of her life. But this story isn't simply about Zahara being rescued.As Zahara says so beautifully in our conversation, she wasn't rescued from something—she was rescued for something.God eventually brought her back to Uganda, where the experiences that once caused her so much pain became the very places from which she could recognize the needs of other children. Today, through Children of Grace, Zahara is helping provide education, healthcare, mentorship, discipleship, guidance, and hope to children facing circumstances much like the ones she once faced herself.We also talk about something I think every one of us needs to hear:You don't have to solve the entire problem.You don't have to have a huge platform.You don't have to have endless resources.You simply have to be willing to ask God, “What can I do with what You've placed in my hands?”Because sometimes the answer to someone's prayer looks like an ordinary person deciding to say yes.And to that one person, your yes could change everything.Zahara encourages listeners not simply to hear her story and think, Wow, what an incredible journey. Her challenge is much bigger.Let the story move you to action.Sponsor a child.Go on a mission trip.Use your gifts.Serve.Give.Pray.Ask God where He wants your yes.Because there is room for every one of us in Kingdom work.Anchor Verse: John 16:33Connect With Zahara & Children of GraceWebsite: https://www.childrenofgrace.comChildren of Grace IG: https://www.instagram.com/childrenofgraceZahara's IG: https://www.instagram.com/zaharamccoy/**And after you listen, take a minute and ask God:“Whose life could You change through my yes?”***If this episode encouraged or challenged you, would you take a minute to rate and review Anchored by the Sword, share this episode with a friend, and send it to someone who needs the reminder that God can use ordinary people to do extraordinary Kingdom work? Every share helps these stories of hope, freedom, and God's faithfulness reach someone who may desperately need to hear them.***

What is it going to take to bring the next generation back to Jesus? In this Sunday message, Pastor Donnie McClurkin delivers an urgent charge to the church: every generation, regardless of culture, trend, or identity, must be brought to a real relationship with Jesus Christ. He warns that today's young people are being taught to relate to everything else first- race, sexuality, substances, social media, entertainment, and academics- while the foundation they actually need is Christ alone. Drawing from his own testimony of childhood trauma and the salvation he found at just nine years old, he speaks candidly about the brokenness many carry in silence and points to Jesus as the only sufficient answer. The message turns to a call for sanctified living among believers of every age, reminding the church that consistency at home and in public shapes what the next generation inherits. Pointing to Joel's prophecy of the Spirit poured out on all generations and its fulfillment on the day of Pentecost, he reminds the church that sons and daughters, young and old, are called to carry this move of God forward. Anchored in 1 Thessalonians 4:1-4, this sermon is a call to reach the generations before the culture does. Every generation needs a real foundation in Christ, not a cultural substitute for Him. Sermon Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-4; Joel 2:28; Acts 2:1-4, 16-18    We stream live every Sunday at 11 am and every Wednesday at 8 pm. Visit our website: https://perfectingfaithchurch.com  Connect with us on social media!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerfectingFaithChurch/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perfectingfaithchurch/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@perfectingfaithchurch  X: https://x.com/PFCNY   Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@perfectingfaithchurch  

A Man and His Dog by Katherine Mansfield — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime If sleep feels far away tonight, let Katherine Mansfield's A Man and His Dog carry you gently there. Tonight's Books at Bedtime sleep story follows Mr. Potts, a small, unassuming man weighed down by a difficult night at home, and Lino, the loyal dog waiting for him at the gate, in a quiet, wistful sketch read slowly to ease you toward sleep. This is a Calming Anxiety production, read by host Martin Hewlett as part of our nightly Books at Bedtime and Coffee Break for the Soul series of classic short story readings for insomnia relief and relaxation.For more calming bedtime stories and relaxing audio whenever you need it, download Anchored on iOS, with Android arriving September 2026.

Monday Morning Anxiety — Calm the Dread of the Week Ahead | Vagus Nerve Breathing Meditation  Monday morning anxiety has a weight all of its own — that heavy, anticipatory dread that arrives before your feet have even touched the floor. In this 10-minute guided meditation, Calming Anxiety host Martin helps you put the whole week down and meet Monday with a nervous system that is working with you, not against you. Today's practice uses vagus nerve breathing — a slow nasal inhale, a gentle hold, and a long, soft exhale — to press the brake pedal on your stress response. Three guided rounds, followed by a warm golden-light body scan and a set of gentle affirmations for anxiety relief, work anxiety and the Sunday scaries that spill into Monday. It closes with three practical daily caring tips you can carry into the day. Whether you're listening in bed, on the train, in the car park, or in the ten quiet minutes before you walk in through those doors — this is deep relaxation and breathwork you can use anywhere. Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett.  ⏱️ Time Chapters * 00:00 – Cold open: the weight of a Monday morning* 01:06 – Welcome to Calming Anxiety with Martin* 01:23 – Anchored: over 3,000 searchable sessions* 02:00 – Finding your quiet place and settling* 02:47 – Vagus nerve breathing: three guided rounds* 05:01 – Warm golden light body scan* 06:10 – Today's gentle affirmations* 08:30 – Your three daily caring tips* 09:17 – Coming gently back into the room* 09:38 – Closing thoughts and sign-off  

From Wall Street to Main Street, the latest on the markets and what it means for your money. Updated regularly on weekdays, featuring CNBC expert analysis and sound from top business newsmakers. Anchored by CNBC's Jill Schneider. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From Wall Street to Main Street, the latest on the markets and what it means for your money. Updated regularly on weekdays, featuring CNBC expert analysis and sound from top business newsmakers. Anchored by CNBC's Jill Schneider. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From Wall Street to Main Street, the latest on the markets and what it means for your money. Updated regularly on weekdays, featuring CNBC expert analysis and sound from top business newsmakers. Anchored by CNBC's Jill Schneider. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John 10:22-281. Don't ignore the SIGNS around you2. You can KNOW God, not just know ABOUT Him3. Your salvation is SECURE in Jesus Christ4. There is nothing you can do to make God love you LESS5. There is nothing you can do to make God love you MORE6. PERSONAL insecurities can be washed away by ETERNAL security in Jesus

The Canary by Katherine Mansfield — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime If sleep feels far away tonight, let Katherine Mansfield's The Canary carry you gently there. Tonight's Books at Bedtime sleep story is a quiet, tender monologue: a lonely woman remembers the pet canary who once filled her home with song, and the small, aching space he left behind, read slowly to ease you toward sleep. This is a Calming Anxiety production, read by host Martin Hewlett as part of our nightly Books at Bedtime and Coffee Break for the Soul series of classic short story readings for insomnia relief and relaxation. For more calming bedtime stories and relaxing audio whenever you need it, download Anchored on iOS, with Android arriving September 2026.

Waking Up at 3am — Anxiety Relief to Get You Back to Sleep | Extended Exhale Breathing Waking up at 3am with anxiety is one of the loneliest experiences there is — your eyes open on their own, your heart is faster than it should be for someone lying perfectly still, and your mind has already found the one unfinished thought it saved up especially for now. This 10-minute guided meditation is built for exactly that hour. Martin explains why it happens: there is a small, ordinary rise in cortisol in the early hours meant to get your body ready for morning, and when you're anxious that rise arrives a little louder and wakes you. It isn't a warning. It isn't a sign. It's chemistry arriving early. From there the session uses extended exhale breathing — a gentle breath in, a brief pause, and an out-breath always longer than the in — because breathing out directly, mechanically slows your heart rate. It's the simplest somatic tool there is, and the one that works best lying down in the dark, when you don't want to count hard or hold anything. A warm light at the centre of the chest, gentle affirmations for sleep anxiety and insomnia relief, and three practical caring tips follow. If you drift off partway through, that's the point — let the voice fade. Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett.  ⏱️ Time Chapters * 00:00 – Cold open: awake at three in the morning* 00:39 – Why you wake: the early-hours cortisol rise* 01:23 – Welcome to Calming Anxiety with Martin* 01:39 – Anchored: the nightlight and offline sleep sessions* 02:24 – Settling: letting the pillow take the weight* 03:36 – Extended exhale breathing: the science* 04:17 – Guided rounds: longer out than in* 05:37 – A warm light at the centre of your chest* 06:08 – Tonight's gentle affirmations* 08:19 – Drifting off, or coming gently back* 09:01 – Your three daily caring tips* 09:43 – Closing thoughts and sign-off  

Anchored in Troubled WatersSeason 9, Episode 36Was It Worth It?Podcast Title: Was It Worth It? | Anchored in Troubled Waters | Season 9 Episode 36Podcast Description:Peter had left his nets, his boat, and the familiar life he once knew.Then one day he looked at Jesus and asked:“Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?”It is one of Peter's most honest questions.In one form or another, many faithful people eventually ask the same thing.“I obeyed.”“I sacrificed.”“I stayed faithful.”“So was it worth it?”In Season 9, Episode 36 of Anchored in Troubled Waters, we look at the cost of following Christ and what happens when obedience begins to feel expensive.We will explore why it is okay to acknowledge that faithfulness costs something, why sacrifice becomes dangerous when we start keeping spiritual receipts, and why God never overlooks the quiet acts of obedience that everybody else may miss.Jesus does not shame Peter for remembering what he left behind.Instead, He changes Peter's perspective.Because God's reward does not always arrive in the form we expected, and heaven measures success differently than the world does.Peter began by saying:“Look what we lost.”Paul eventually learned to say:“Look what I gained.”And the greatest gain was Christ Himself.Faith gets shaky when we measure what we surrendered more often than we remember who we followed.So was it worth it?When the journey is finished and eternity has changed the math, I believe the answer will be simple:Jesus was worth it.

Why Do I Say Sorry for Everything? — People-Pleasing Anxiety Relief | Guided Meditation with 4-2-6 Breathing If you've ever wondered "why do I say sorry for everything?", from bumping into someone to simply having a feeling, today's guided meditation is for you. Calming Anxiety sits with the quiet, exhausting reflex of chronic apologizing, the fear that if you're agreeable enough, easy enough, small enough, nobody will ever be angry with you. We slow the body first with 4-2-6 breathing, in for four, hold for two, out for six, creating the same small pause Martin often had to teach frightened patients as a paramedic: the space between the trigger and the reaction.For daily support beyond this episode, download Anchored on iOS, with Android arriving in a couple of weeks.

The Singing Lesson by Katherine Mansfield — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime If sleep feels far away tonight, let Katherine Mansfield's The Singing Lesson carry you gently there. Tonight's Books at Bedtime sleep story follows Miss Meadows, a music teacher whose heartbreak colours an entire school day, from a mournful morning lesson to an unexpected telegram that changes everything, read slowly to ease you toward sleep. This is a Calming Anxiety production, read by host Martin Hewlett as part of our nightly Books at Bedtime and Coffee Break for the Soul series of classic short story readings for insomnia relief and relaxation. For more calming bedtime stories and relaxing audio whenever you need it, download Anchored on iOS, with Android arriving September 2026.

Where Has All My Energy Gone? — High-Functioning Anxiety & Exhaustion Relief | Guided Meditation If you've ever collapsed onto the edge of the bed at the end of a perfectly "fine" day and thought, "where has all my energy gone? I didn't even do anything today," this episode is for you. Calming Anxiety sits with the exhaustion of high-functioning anxiety, the quiet cost of holding everything together while everyone else sees someone coping just fine. We slow the body first with the extended exhale, four counts in and eight counts out, gently unwinding the shallow, high-chest breathing that builds up during a long day of performing calm, the same kind of over-breathing Martin worked with often on ambulance call-outs as a paramedic.For daily support beyond this episode, download Anchored on iOS, with Android arriving in a couple of weeks.

Regret by Kate Chopin — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime If sleep feels far away tonight, let Kate Chopin's Regret carry you there. Tonight's Books at Bedtime story follows Mamzelle Aurélie, a solitary farm woman who never married, as she's unexpectedly left to care for four small children, and slowly discovers what she's missed, read gently to ease you toward sleep. This is a Calming Anxiety production, read by host Martin Hewlett as part of our nightly Books at Bedtime and Coffee Break for the Soul series of classic story readings for insomnia and relaxation.For more sleep stories and calming audio whenever you need it, download Anchored on iOS, with Android arriving September 2026.

For about as long as country music has existed, the Carter Family has been at the heart of it. Only after June Carter reached the top of the Music City ladder, first taking the Grand Ole Opry stage at just 21 years old, would she became one half of the greatest power couple country music has ever known. As told in the final Dolls Pod episode before our fall sabbatical, the second Mrs. Cash navigated addiction, affairs, danger, and darkness under the punishing spotlight of fame. June's legacy spans the entire history of the genre she helped define, and her love for the Man in Black survived against all odds. Johnny and June chose each other and their faith time and time again, as life's trials put them through that “ring of fire.”“June Carter Cash: Through The Ring of Fire” is available wherever you stream your podcasts ❤️‍

Tad Murdoch is a fly fisher, guide, and author whose 25-year mission to catch every salmonid species on the fly eventually became his book Trout of the World: A Fly Fisher's Journey to Catch Every Salmonid Species. What began in Oklahoma City at age 25 turned into a global pursuit that took him from New Mexico and Japan to Russia, Morocco, Turkey, and beyond, chasing some of the rarest and most geographically isolated trout and salmonids on the planet. In this episode of Anchored, Tad and I talk about how he defined the challenge using genetics and species classification, some of the most difficult and memorable fish he encountered along the way, the process of documenting and self-publishing the book, and the conservation concerns facing several of the world's rarest trout species. Looking to go deeper with your learning? Come see what we've been working on at AnchoredOutdoors.com. We've built a library of 30 in-depth, sequentially organized Masterclasses taught by past guests of this podcast — and we've watched over 1,000 members grow their confidence and skills on the water. Want to check it out for free? No money down, no strings attached. Just head to anchoredoutdoors.com/premium-insiders/ Anchored listeners can get 10% off their first order with Skwala by using the code “anchored10” at check out. See for yourself at skwalafishing.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#393: People pleasing can look like compassion, generosity, and care, but what happens when it comes at the cost of your own needs? This week, I dive into why people pleasing happens, how it becomes a pattern that shapes our relationships and sense of self, and why it can leave us feeling disconnected, resentful, and overwhelmed. I explore how these habits were often brilliant survival strategies that helped us get our needs met, while also showing how they can create challenges for us as adults. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://beatrizalbina.com/393 Order your copy of End Emotional Outsourcing here: https://beatrizalbina.com/book/ Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/beatrizvictoriaalbinanp/?hl=enMentioned in this episode:Join The Shift today!You cancel plans with yourself the moment someone else needs something. You say yes when everything in you means no. You have watched yourself do it and been genuinely bewildered. The Shift is 12 weeks of structured somatic practice built around the three needs at the root of every Emotional Outsourcing pattern: safety, worth, and belonging. The same foundational methodology as Anchored, structured entirely around your own life. Check it out here: https://feminist-wellness.captivate.fm/theshiftThe Shift

Miss Brill by Katherine Mansfield — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime If sleep feels just out of reach tonight, let Katherine Mansfield's Miss Brill carry you gently there. Tonight's Books at Bedtime story follows a quiet, lonely woman through one ordinary Sunday afternoon in the park, her small joys and quiet ache unfolding slowly, read to ease you toward sleep. This is a Calming Anxiety production, read by host Martin Hewlett as part of our nightly Books at Bedtime and Coffee Break for the Soul series of classic story readings for insomnia and relaxation. For more sleep stories and calming audio whenever you need it, download Anchored on iOS, with Android arriving September 2026.

Why Do I Feel Dizzy? — Anxiety-Induced Lightheadedness Relief | Guided Meditation with 4-4-8 Breathing If the floor has ever seemed to tilt beneath you, or the room's gone soft and swimming for no reason at all, today's guided meditation is for you. Calming Anxiety sits with anxiety-induced dizziness, the frightening, light-headed feeling that convinces you something is medically wrong, when the real cause may simply be anxious breathing. We slow the body first with 4-4-8 breathing (in for four, hold for four, and a long, slow exhale for eight), a technique Martin has used often as a paramedic kneeling beside people who were certain they were about to collapse. For daily support beyond this episode, download Anchored on iOS, with Android arriving next month.

Keith Kavanagh and Celina Granato sit down for an integrative fireside conversation on A Course in Miracles.Anchored in the Course's central question—“What is it for?”—this episode invites you to look beyond appearances and address the root of suffering as the Course defines it: not the world, not circumstances, but what we take ourselves to be.What to expectThe Purpose of the Course: Forgiveness (without Story)A clear, uncompromising exploration of how forgiveness heals the mind by allowing emotions to be felt without narrative.Awakening to the Peace of GodHow the world was made to hide guilt—and how the Holy Spirit re-purposes the world for healing, revealing a peace the world can't touch.From Metaphysics to Daily PracticeConcrete insight into how forgiveness is applied “in real time” in relationships and everyday life.This conversation offers a direct look at forgiveness as a quiet, powerful undoing of guilt through awareness and non-judgment—bringing a gentle return to purpose and the remembering of the one Identity we share.Connect with Keith Kavanagh: https://www.acimwithkeith.comFeature originally aired: 1/29/2026Music: Swaying Silhouettes by Nathan MooreFind More "Conversations on Course" here: https://www.youtube.com/@FoundationforInnerPeace/search?query=conversations%20on%20courseThe Foundation for Inner Peace does not endorse any individual interpretation of “A Course in Miracles.” We aim to provide a space for open discussion and exploration of its teachings.

Sometimes we get really ungrounded with our visions, missions, dreams, and goals. We are so far out in the future that we are no longer present. We are not in our bodies, not in our minds, and not in the opportunities right in front of us. I often see people who are so focused on the future that they miss what is available to them now. There may be someone right in front of them offering exactly what they need to move closer to their goal, but they do not see it. On the other side, I see people who are stuck in the past. They are focused on who they used to be or how things were before, and they are not present either. Presence is powerful. It is magnetic. It draws in the very things you have been trying to achieve. This magnetism becomes available when you step into the present moment. When you are stuck in the past or lost in the future, you disconnect from that power. Think of it like a GPS. It needs a starting point. That starting point is always where you are right now. You reconnect to that by tuning into your breath, your stillness, and your awareness. You reconnect to your natural magnetism and presence. These are your energetic strengths. They help you move toward your goals faster and with fewer obstacles. Many people block this magnetism because they are used to pushing, struggling, worrying, and operating from stress and anxiety. That kind of energy pushes away the very things they want. You may have done a lot of personal work and improved, but you might still be operating from an older version of yourself. An outdated mindset or energy that no longer reflects who you are today. Your present self is the version of you that creates your future. If you are not fully here, you cannot move forward effectively. I was speaking with a client recently and asked him to describe his business. He immediately jumped into a big future vision. I stopped him and said, that is great, but tell me what is happening right now. As he started describing his current situation, we brought him back into his body, his breath, and his awareness. We gave him tools to ground himself. Everything changed. His tone shifted. His energy shifted. He became more present and more aligned. Later, he messaged me to say that something we had been working toward happened much faster than expected. It came together ahead of what we thought was possible. That is the power of being present. Being fully here is what moves you forward. If you need support with that, reach out. For now, take a moment to come back into your body, your breath, and your awareness. ---- Follow & Let's Get in Touch! Official  Links Website: https://sheevaunmoran.com/ Conference: http://epiclifesuccesssummit.com Blog: https://blog.sheevaunmoran.com/ 

Christians are continually being influenced by the messages, values, and ideas surrounding them. Romans 12:1–2 calls believers not to be conformed to the world but to be transformed through the renewing of their minds. In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins explains how the Word of God reshapes the believer's thinking, desires, decisions, and conduct. He considers the difference between external behavior modification and the inward transformation produced by God through His truth. Dave also provides three practical ways Christians can pursue a renewed mind: consistently reading Scripture, evaluating their assumptions according to God's Word, and meditating on biblical truth. Because believers are united to Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit is actively renewing them and conforming them to Christ through the Word of God. For more from Anchored in the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/anchored-in-the-wordpage/

The New Dress by Virginia Woolf — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime If sleep feels far away tonight, let Virginia Woolf's The New Dress carry you there. Tonight's Books at Bedtime story follows Mabel Waring through a single anxious evening at a party, her insecurities rising and falling like a slow tide, read gently to ease you toward sleep. This is a Calming Anxiety production, read by host Martin Hewlett as part of our nightly Books at Bedtime and Coffee Break for the Soul series of classic story readings for insomnia and relaxation. For more sleep stories and calming audio whenever you need them, download Anchored on iOS, with Android arriving September 2026. 

Anxiety Relief for Irritability & Overwhelm — I Just Need to Feel Calm Again | Alternate Nostril Breathing Guided Meditation Anxiety relief for those days when everything is getting under your skin. This ten minute guided meditation is for the moment you catch yourself thinking "I just need to feel calm again" — when the noise, the questions, the one more thing have worn your patience thin, your shoulders are tight, your jaw is clenched, and your voice is sharper than you meant it to be. Underneath irritation there is almost always something quieter. You're tired. You're overloaded. You've been holding too much together. Today we use alternate nostril breathing — nadi shodhana, the balancing breath — breathing in for four and out for six, giving your mind one gentle thing to do at a time while your nervous system finds its way back down. Slow, rhythmic breathwork for stress relief, overwhelm and an overstimulated nervous system. Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett, Calming Anxiety is a daily ten minute guided meditation for anxiety relief, panic attacks, stress and sleep. You don't have to become a different person today. You don't have to be endlessly patient. You simply need a little more space. ⏱️ Time Chapters * 00:00 – I just need to feel calm again * 00:20 – When the smallest things get under your skin * 00:47 – What's underneath the irritation * 01:13 – Welcome — this is your moment * 01:31 – Finding your quiet place * 01:42 – Alternate nostril breathing (nadi shodhana) explained * 02:23 – Guided breathing — in for four, out for six * 04:24 – Softening the shoulders, forehead and hands * 04:56 – Visualisation — laying the weight down * 05:44 – Today's gentle affirmations * 08:04 – You don't have to become a different person * 08:21 – Three daily caring tips * 09:14 – Returning to the room * 10:05 – Anchored, sharing and closing thoughts 

If the Book of Ezra begins with the return of the remnant to restore the Temple and the Law, the Book of Nehemiah records the physical and civil secured existence of that same fragile community. Where Ezra brings the spiritual architecture of Torah, Nehemiah arrives with the practical blueprint for survival. The ruin of Jerusalem was not merely a physical catastrophe; in the ancient Near East, an unfortified city was an open target for enemies, a mockery to surrounding nations, and a visible reproach to the God whose name it bore. Nehemiah enters history to turn a desolate heap of stones into a holy, defended dwelling place. Covering the third major return from Babylon, the narrative centers on Nehemiah, cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, who trades the luxury of the imperial palace for the dust of Jerusalem. Upon receiving news of the city's broken walls and burned gates, his instant response fuses deep intercessory prayer with decisive administrative leadership. Anchored in God's covenant promises, Nehemiah pleads God's own words: though His outcasts are scattered to the uttermost parts of heaven, He will gather them if they return and keep His commandments. Equipped with royal letters and timber from the king's forest, Nehemiah leads the remnant in rebuilding the walls in a staggering fifty-two days, despite relentless psychological warfare and political conspiracies from regional adversaries like Sanballat and Tobiah. This post-exilic landscape is shared by the prophet Malachi, whose contemporaneous ministry voices the very heart of this covenant dynamic. Malachi's prophetic cry, "Return to Me, and I will return to you" (Malachi 3:7), operates as the thematic twin to Nehemiah's prayer and labor. While Nehemiah builds external security and executes civic reforms, Malachi confronts the internal lethargy, corrupt priesthood, and cold formalist worship that threaten the remnant from within. Together, governor and prophet press the same urgent reality: physical restoration is hollow without a true return of the heart to the place where God has chosen to make His name dwell. Nehemiah demonstrates the essential union between persistent prayer and active duty, showing that spiritual reliance and practical organization belong together in God's service. Yet, the book ends with a clear sense of anticipation. Though the physical perimeter is secured and the temple sacrifices are maintained, the stubborn tendency of human hearts to wander persists. The combined testimony of Nehemiah and Malachi leaves the reader looking past the restored walls of Jerusalem toward the ultimate Shepherd-King who would come to gather the true outcasts, cleanse His people from within, and establish an unshakable kingdom forever. But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. (Malachi 4:2)

Comparison Anxiety — A Guided Meditation for When You Feel Behind in Life | Box Breathing Comparison anxiety can creep in on the most ordinary days — that quiet sense that everyone else has the job, the relationship, the plan, and you're still standing at the same crossroads. This guided meditation is for anyone who feels like the only one who hasn't got it together, using box breathing (4-4-4-4) to calm the nervous system before a set of gentle affirmations that put the measuring stick down for good. Download the free Anchored app — the one app with no feed, no likes, nothing to compare yourself against — at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett, this episode gently separates life-stage comparison anxiety from doomscrolling — it's not about the scroll itself, but about what we do to ourselves when we hold our own life up against someone else's highlight reel. You'll be guided through steady box breathing, then a golden-light visualisation and a set of affirmations to help you feel calm, grounded, and enough exactly as you are. ⏱️ Time Chapters* 00:00 – Cold Open: The Only One Who Hasn't Got It Together* 01:00 – Box Breathing (4-4-4-4)* 05:00 – Golden Light Affirmations* 09:00 – 3 Daily Caring Tips* 10:00 – Outro & Anchored 

Have you ever felt like you should pray more—but then life gets busy, your mind starts racing, and somehow prayer becomes one more thing on your to-do list? I know I'm not the only one who has struggled with carving out intentional time with God, and that's one of the reasons I loved this conversation so much.On this episode of the Anchored by the Sword Podcast, I'm joined by author Emily Wickham, author of Closer to God: A 10-Week Study on Prayer.Emily shares how prayer has been woven throughout her life, beginning with the example of her dad, who was a man who prayed about everything. Over the years, God continued to grow Emily's love for His Word, women's ministry, Bible study, writing, and helping other women grow closer to Him.But we also talk about something I think so many of us need to hear:Prayer isn't about hitting a certain number of minutes. It's about relationship.Emily reminds us that God isn't sitting there with a stopwatch waiting for us to pray long enough. He wants our hearts. He welcomes us into His presence whether we are sitting quietly at home, driving down the road, walking through a difficult season, or simply saying, “God, I don't even know what to say.”And I absolutely love that.Emily also shares part of her own freedom journey—walking through seasons where she would become deeply discouraged over perceived failures, mistakes, and areas where she felt she wasn't doing well. God eventually showed her that living under that heaviness wasn't where He wanted her to stay. Through repentance and His grace, He brought freedom into that area of her life.Emily's book, Closer to God, walks readers through nine prayers found throughout Scripture and encourages us not simply to read about prayer, but to open our Bibles, study God's Word, and begin writing and praying our own prayers.If prayer has felt difficult, inconsistent, intimidating, or like another thing you're failing at, I think this conversation will encourage you to look at it differently.You don't have to perform for God.You simply get to come close.Bio:Emily Wickham shares God's Word and wonders with women. She is an author, speaker, and award-winning writer as well as a podcaster, YouTuber, and blogger. Whether she's walking on the beach, sipping coffee on her porch, cooking a delicious meal, or gathering with family and friends, Emily delights in God's goodness. She is blessed to be Mark's wife for more than 35 years, the mom of four adult children, and a mother-in-love. Emily and her husband enjoy life in South Carolina.Anchor Verses:Isaiah 41:10Proverbs 3: 5-6Connect with Emily:Website: www.proclaiminghimtowomen.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@emilywickhamauthor** Anchored in His Promises Women's Workshop — November 14, 2026**Join us for a powerful day of worship, encouragement, connection, and truth as we remind our hearts that God is faithful to every promise He makes. Anchored in His Promises is happening Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 AM–3:30 PM, featuring incredible speakers, practical teaching, and time to dig deeper into what it means to hold onto God's promises no matter what season you are in.“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” — Hebrews 10:23 (ESV)Learn more and grab your ticket at https://www.anchoredbythesword.org/event-list***And as always, if this episode encourages you, would you take a minute to rate and review the Anchored by the Sword Podcast and share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that God is always ready and waiting for us to come close? Every rating, review, and share helps these stories of freedom and hope reach someone who may desperately need to hear them.***

If the Book of Ezra begins with the return of the remnant to restore the Temple and the Law, the Book of Nehemiah records the physical and civil secured existence of that same fragile community. Where Ezra brings the spiritual architecture of Torah, Nehemiah arrives with the practical blueprint for survival. The ruin of Jerusalem was not merely a physical catastrophe; in the ancient Near East, an unfortified city was an open target for enemies, a mockery to surrounding nations, and a visible reproach to the God whose name it bore. Nehemiah enters history to turn a desolate heap of stones into a holy, defended dwelling place. Covering the third major return from Babylon, the narrative centers on Nehemiah, cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, who trades the luxury of the imperial palace for the dust of Jerusalem. Upon receiving news of the city's broken walls and burned gates, his instant response fuses deep intercessory prayer with decisive administrative leadership. Anchored in God's covenant promises, Nehemiah pleads God's own words: though His outcasts are scattered to the uttermost parts of heaven, He will gather them if they return and keep His commandments. Equipped with royal letters and timber from the king's forest, Nehemiah leads the remnant in rebuilding the walls in a staggering fifty-two days, despite relentless psychological warfare and political conspiracies from regional adversaries like Sanballat and Tobiah. This post-exilic landscape is shared by the prophet Malachi, whose contemporaneous ministry voices the very heart of this covenant dynamic. Malachi's prophetic cry, "Return to Me, and I will return to you" (Malachi 3:7), operates as the thematic twin to Nehemiah's prayer and labor. While Nehemiah builds external security and executes civic reforms, Malachi confronts the internal lethargy, corrupt priesthood, and cold formalist worship that threaten the remnant from within. Together, governor and prophet press the same urgent reality: physical restoration is hollow without a true return of the heart to the place where God has chosen to make His name dwell. Nehemiah demonstrates the essential union between persistent prayer and active duty, showing that spiritual reliance and practical organization belong together in God's service. Yet, the book ends with a clear sense of anticipation. Though the physical perimeter is secured and the temple sacrifices are maintained, the stubborn tendency of human hearts to wander persists. The combined testimony of Nehemiah and Malachi leaves the reader looking past the restored walls of Jerusalem toward the ultimate Shepherd-King who would come to gather the true outcasts, cleanse His people from within, and establish an unshakable kingdom forever. But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. (Malachi 4:2)

If the Book of Ezra begins with the return of the remnant to restore the Temple and the Law, the Book of Nehemiah records the physical and civil secured existence of that same fragile community. Where Ezra brings the spiritual architecture of Torah, Nehemiah arrives with the practical blueprint for survival. The ruin of Jerusalem was not merely a physical catastrophe; in the ancient Near East, an unfortified city was an open target for enemies, a mockery to surrounding nations, and a visible reproach to the God whose name it bore. Nehemiah enters history to turn a desolate heap of stones into a holy, defended dwelling place. Covering the third major return from Babylon, the narrative centers on Nehemiah, cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, who trades the luxury of the imperial palace for the dust of Jerusalem. Upon receiving news of the city's broken walls and burned gates, his instant response fuses deep intercessory prayer with decisive administrative leadership. Anchored in God's covenant promises, Nehemiah pleads God's own words: though His outcasts are scattered to the uttermost parts of heaven, He will gather them if they return and keep His commandments. Equipped with royal letters and timber from the king's forest, Nehemiah leads the remnant in rebuilding the walls in a staggering fifty-two days, despite relentless psychological warfare and political conspiracies from regional adversaries like Sanballat and Tobiah. This post-exilic landscape is shared by the prophet Malachi, whose contemporaneous ministry voices the very heart of this covenant dynamic. Malachi's prophetic cry, "Return to Me, and I will return to you" (Malachi 3:7), operates as the thematic twin to Nehemiah's prayer and labor. While Nehemiah builds external security and executes civic reforms, Malachi confronts the internal lethargy, corrupt priesthood, and cold formalist worship that threaten the remnant from within. Together, governor and prophet press the same urgent reality: physical restoration is hollow without a true return of the heart to the place where God has chosen to make His name dwell. Nehemiah demonstrates the essential union between persistent prayer and active duty, showing that spiritual reliance and practical organization belong together in God's service. Yet, the book ends with a clear sense of anticipation. Though the physical perimeter is secured and the temple sacrifices are maintained, the stubborn tendency of human hearts to wander persists. The combined testimony of Nehemiah and Malachi leaves the reader looking past the restored walls of Jerusalem toward the ultimate Shepherd-King who would come to gather the true outcasts, cleanse His people from within, and establish an unshakable kingdom forever. But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. (Malachi 4:2)

The Searchlight by Virginia Woolf — Full Short Story Read Aloud | Sleep Story for Insomnia, Anxiety & Deep Sleep | Books at Bedtime A calming bedtime story to help you fall asleep — the complete, unabridged short story The Searchlight by Virginia Woolf, narrated slowly and softly for anyone who can't sleep, lying awake with insomnia, anxiety or a racing mind at three in the morning. A warm, moonless summer night in London. An eighteenth-century mansion is a club now, and after dinner a small party drifts out onto the balcony above the park to drink coffee in the dark. Rods of light wheel across the sky — the Air Force practising, searching for enemy aircraft — sweeping over a stone front, over a chestnut tree in full blossom, and then, for a second, straight across the balcony itself. And Mrs Ivimey says: you'll never guess what that made me see. You can listen offline, any time you wake in the night, in the Anchored app — 

Title NSDR / Non-Sleep Deep Rest — Reach Deep Rest Without Forcing It | 10-Minute Physiological Sigh Meditation If you feel tired in a way that sleep never seems to touch — wired, switched-on, unable to power down even when you're exhausted — this 10-minute NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) session is for you. Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett, this guided meditation helps you reach deep rest without forcing it, resetting an overstimulated nervous system while you're still awake to feel it happen. Today's practice is built around the physiological sigh — a double breath in through the nose followed by one long, slow breath out. Research from Stanford found it's one of the fastest ways to bring the body down out of high alert, flipping the biological off switch and engaging the vagus nerve. From there we let the breath go completely free and sink into non-sleep deep rest: nothing to solve, nothing to reach, entirely off duty. Whether you're looking for anxiety relief in the middle of a racing day, a way to quiet a "tired but wired" mind, or a daily NSDR habit to protect your calm, give yourself permission to lie down, soften, and let the whole system settle. ⏱️ Time Chapters00:00 – "The Tiredness Sleep Doesn't Touch" (Why You Need Deep Rest, Not More Sleep)00:36 – Today's Focus: I Can Reach Deep Rest Without Forcing It00:41 – Introduction from Martin & Anchored App Overview01:16 – Resetting the Nervous System Before We Rest01:38 – The Physiological Sigh & the Stanford Research Behind It01:56 – Settling In: Lying Down, Letting the Body Fall Heavy02:15 – Guided Physiological Sighs (Three Rounds Together)03:15 – Letting the Breath Go Free: Effortless Rise & Fall04:31 – Planting Today's Truth: The Warm Amber Light04:52 – NSDR Affirmations for Nervous-System Reset (First Pass)06:32 – Staying Off Duty: Nothing to Solve, Nothing to Reach06:41 – Affirmations for Deep Subconscious Integration (Second Pass)08:00 – Reuniting Mind, Body & Soul: You Are Worthy08:27 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Building an NSDR Habit09:12 – Gently Awakening & Returning to the Room09:47 – Closing Reflection & Notice How You Feel Now09:55 – Outro, Community Support, & Sign-off

John McNellis is based in Palo Alto and has been in commercial real estate for more than 40 years. He has been focused on grocery anchored shopping centers in Northern California for most of that time. On today's show we are talking about what is working today and the fundamentals that have stood the test of time. He is also the author of the book "Making it In Real Estate", now in its third edition. To connect with John visit https://mcnellis.com/ or email him at john@mcnellis.com. ------------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1)   iTunes: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-real-estate-espresso-podcast/id1340482613)   Website: [www.victorjm.com](http://www.victorjm.com)   LinkedIn: [Victor Menasce](http://www.linkedin.com/in/vmenasce)   YouTube: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](http://www.youtube.com/@victorjmenasce6734)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/realestateespresso](http://www.facebook.com/realestateespresso)   Email: [podcast@victorjm.com](mailto:podcast@victorjm.com)  **Y Street Capital:** Website: [www.ystreetcapital.com](http://www.ystreetcapital.com)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital](https://www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital)   Instagram: [@ystreetcapital](http://www.instagram.com/ystreetcapital)  

Matthew 28:19-20John 14:16-17Ephesians 1:13-14God is ALWAYS with youHis presence gives us COURAGE2 Timothy 1:7Proverbs 28:1His presence gives us COMFORTPsalm 23:4His presence gives us POWERActs 1:8

Pat Kelly is a fly-fishing guide, fly tier, and lifelong angler whose path has taken him from childhood fishing in Ohio to saltwater, carp, smallmouth bass, and eventually a deep obsession with muskie on the fly. After nearly two decades in the fly-fishing industry, he recently launched Warm Water Anglers, where he is now focused on guiding, education, fly tying, and helping anglers better understand the warm-water fisheries he has spent years exploring. In this episode of Anchored, Pat and I talk about his early introduction to fishing, the evolution of his muskie flies using Bob Popovics' hollow tying techniques, the growth of warm-water fly fishing, conservation concerns in Ohio, some of the major personal challenges that shaped his life, and what led him to finally step out on his own. Looking to go deeper with your learning? Come see what we've been working on at AnchoredOutdoors.com. We've built a library of 30 in-depth, sequentially organized Masterclasses taught by past guests of this podcast — and we've watched over 1,000 members grow their confidence and skills on the water. Want to check it out for free? No money down, no strings attached. Just head to anchoredoutdoors.com/premium-insiders/ Anchored listeners can get 10% off their first order with Skwala by using the code “anchored10” at check out. See for yourself at skwalafishing.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calming Anxiety: Finding Light When You Feel LowWhen you wake up to a low, grey weight rather than a racing mind or sharp panic, simply getting through the day can feel like too much to ask. In this episode of Calming Anxiety, Martin Hewlett—clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic—guides you through a gentle, 10-minute session designed to help you set that heavy weight down without forcing a mood change or trying to fix how you feel.Through a grounding breathwork practice focused on lengthening the exhale and filling the space behind the heart, we signal to your nervous system that it is safe to soften. Accompanied by soothing hypnotherapy-inspired affirmations, this session offers a compassionate space to meet yourself with tenderness rather than blame on the days when you feel low.This session and over 3,000 others are available on Anchored, our companion app. Featuring a vast library of soothing meditations, Books at Bedtime, and a soft nightlight feature, Anchored is ready for you whenever you need it, day or night.Time Chapters00:00 – Intro & Welcome: Meeting the Low, Grey Days00:51 – Introducing Anchored: Your Companion App for Sleep & Mindfulness01:20 – Grounding Breathwork: Lengthening the Exhale to Release Tension03:04 – The Lifting Breath: Making Room Behind the Heart04:32 – Affirmations for Low Mood & Self-Tenderness08:15 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for a Happier, Gentler Life09:33 – Awakening, Outro & Be KindAffirmations for Healing & Self-TendernessRepeat these gently to yourself or simply let them settle as you listen:"This heaviness is not the whole of me.""I am allowed to feel low, and I am allowed to feel better.""I am worthy of care, even on the days I cannot feel it.""When I feel low, I meet myself with tenderness, never with blame.""The light returns in its own time, and I allow it.""I am allowed to rest without first having to earn it.""I am still here, and today, that is enough."3 Daily Caring TipsMove the Body Just a Little: You don't need a walk that fixes everything. Simply stand up, reach both arms toward the ceiling, and let them fall. Motion lifts the mood in ways thinking rarely can.Lower the Bar for Today: On a low day, a good day isn't a productive one—it's simply one you move through with kindness toward yourself. Let enough be enough.Reach Toward One Connection: Send a message or make a quick call to one person. Leave the door open just a crack, and remember you were never meant to carry this heavy weight alone.Outro & Call to ActionIf these ten minutes lifted even the smallest corner of your day, please consider sharing Calming Anxiety with someone who might be quietly struggling. Leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts also helps other souls find their way to our community.Don't forget to download Anchored, the companion app! Get all of our daily episodes, sleep stories, and calming audio tools packed into one simple place in your pocket whenever you need them.Until tomorrow, my friend... in everything, be kind.

Tired But Wired — Why You Can't Switch Off After a Day on Edge | Physiological Sigh Meditation That feeling where the body has been braced since the moment you woke up. Shoulders up around your ears, jaw tight, exhausted and somehow still wired. Wired but tired — running on a battery that is flat and jangling at the same time. If today has felt like being on edge from the first alarm right through to now, then these ten minutes are for you, because there is a single breath, just one, that can start to switch that off. If today catches you somewhere you can't press play for a full ten minutes, the Anchored app has the Instant Calm session ready any time — no signing in, no subscription, works offline. And tonight, when you're ready to properly wind down, Anchored's ambient night light sits alongside your sleep sounds: a soft glow to fall asleep to.

The Man Who Loved His Kind by Virginia Woolf — Full Short Story Read Aloud | Sleep Story for Insomnia, Anxiety & Deep Sleep | Books at Bedtime A calming bedtime story to help you fall asleep — the complete, unabridged short story The Man Who Loved His Kind by Virginia Woolf, narrated slowly and softly for anyone lying awake with insomnia, anxiety or a racing mind in the small hours. Trotting through Deans Yard one afternoon, Prickett Ellis runs straight into Richard Dalloway. They were at school together and haven't met in twenty years. There's an invitation to a party that evening, accepted before either man quite means it — and Prickett Ellis, a plain, hard-working barrister who has never cared for society, spends the whole night standing against a wall in a borrowed dress suit, watching people he has decided to despise. You can listen offline, any time you wake in the night, in the Anchored app — 

In the Orchard by Virginia Woolf — Full Short Story Read Aloud | Sleep Story for Insomnia, Anxiety & Deep Sleep | Books at Bedtime A calming bedtime story to help you fall asleep — the complete, unabridged short story In the Orchard by Virginia Woolf, narrated slowly and softly for anyone lying awake with insomnia, anxiety or a racing mind in the small hours. Miranda is asleep in the orchard, in a long chair under an apple tree. Her book has fallen into the grass. That is all that happens — and Woolf tells it three times over, from three different heights. First from four feet above her head, where the schoolchildren's chanting and the church organ and a drunk man's cry all pass over the sleeping girl. Then from inside her own drifting mind, where the sounds turn into cliffs and horses and the sea. Then from nowhere at all: twenty-four apple trees, a wagtail, a thrush, a purple dress, and the whole orchard held quietly together by its walls. You can listen offline, any time you wake in the night, in the Anchored app —

Why Is My Heart Racing When Nothing Is Happening? — Heart Palpitations, Health Anxiety and the 5-10 Breath | 10 Minute Guided Meditation You get that feeling right there under your hand. Too fast, too hard, too loud for a room this quiet — and yet nothing is happening. You're sitting down. You haven't run anywhere, you haven't climbed anything, and still your heart is going like you've just sprinted up a flight of stairs. And here's the thing: the beating isn't the worst part. The worst part is the question that arrives behind it. What if this isn't anxiety? Tonight we answer that question — not with reassurance, not with someone telling you you're fine, but with your own body. This session is about a racing heart, heart palpitations, and a pounding heartbeat that will not slow down. Inside Anchored there are proper breathing tools — not a page of instructions to read when your chest is hammering, but an actual pacer, a shape that grows while you breathe in and shrinks while you breathe out. In the dark you don't have to count, you don't have to remember, you don't have to get it right.

#392: Have you ever wondered why routines feel impossible to maintain, even when you know they're supposed to help you? What if the problem isn't your discipline, motivation, or ability to be consistent, but the way you've been taught to structure your life? This week, I explore the difference between ritual vs. routine and why ritual may be a more supportive framework for brains and nervous systems that don't thrive on rigid repetition. We dive into how routines became tied to productivity and performance, while rituals help us mark time, create meaning, and reconnect with ourselves. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://beatrizalbina.com/392 Order your copy of End Emotional Outsourcing here: https://beatrizalbina.com/book/ Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/beatrizvictoriaalbinanp/?hl=enMentioned in this episode:Join The Shift today!You cancel plans with yourself the moment someone else needs something. You say yes when everything in you means no. You have watched yourself do it and been genuinely bewildered. The Shift is 12 weeks of structured somatic practice built around the three needs at the root of every Emotional Outsourcing pattern: safety, worth, and belonging. The same foundational methodology as Anchored, structured entirely around your own life. Check it out here: https://feminist-wellness.captivate.fm/theshiftThe Shift

A Haunted House by Virginia Woolf — Full Short Story Read Aloud | Sleep Story for Insomnia, Anxiety & Deep Sleep | Books at Bedtime A calming bedtime story to help you fall asleep — the complete, unabridged short story A Haunted House by Virginia Woolf, narrated slowly and softly for anyone lying awake with insomnia, anxiety or a racing mind in the small hours. Don't let the title worry you. This is one of the gentlest ghost stories ever written, and there is nothing in it to frighten anyone. A couple who died long ago move quietly through their old house at night, hand in hand, opening doors and looking for something they left behind. Here we left it, she says. Oh, but here too, he adds. They are careful not to wake the sleepers. And all the while, under the floorboards and behind the glass, the pulse of the house beats softly: safe, safe, safe. You can listen offline, any time you wake in the night, in the Anchored app —