Loving Yourself Back — A Self-Love Guided Meditation

Loving Yourself Back — A Self-Love Guided Meditation

In a world that often teaches us to measure and compare ourselves against impossible standards, it is easy to forget our inherent worth. In this episode, we step away from the to-do lists and the self-criticism to reconnect with a simple truth: you are more than enough exactly as you are.

Join Martin, a former frontline paramedic and clinical hypnotherapist, for a gentle 10-minute journey into self-compassion.
Episode Chapters
  • 00:00 – Introduction: Releasing the habit of being hard on yourself.
  • 01:14 – Settling in and relaxing the body.
  • 01:34 – The Vagus Nerve breath (4-2-8 technique) to signal safety to your nervous system.
  • 02:58 – Visualization: The warm, golden room of rest.
  • 04:44 – Seeing yourself through the eyes of someone who loves you.
  • 05:50 – Self-love affirmations and internalizing your worth.
  • 08:24 – Three daily caring tips for a happier life.
  • 09:33 – Returning to the room and final reflections.
Affirmations for Self-WorthRepeat these quietly to yourself to let them settle into your subconscious:
  • I am worthy of love, simply because I exist.
  • I release the habit of being unkind to myself.
  • I am enough, right now, as I am.
  • I treat myself with the same gentleness I would offer to a dear friend.
  • I am deserving of rest, peace, and joy without having to earn it.
3 Daily Caring Tips
  1. The Kind Voice: When you notice your inner critic, pause and ask, "Would I say this to someone I love?".
  2. One Small Act of Self-Care: Do one thing today that is purely for you and not "productive"—like holding a warm cup of tea or taking a walk with no destination.
  3. Accept Your Worth: Even if you don't fully believe it yet, tell yourself you are enough; your subconscious is always listening.
Connect & Go Deeper
  • The Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course: If you are ready to go deeper into your healing journey, the full course is waiting for you at calminganxiety.fm.
  • Mindful Walks with Bess: For more moments of peace, join me and Bess for our mindful walks on my YouTube channel @exhalewithmartin.
Remember: Be gentle with who you are, and in everything, be kind.


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