Episodes

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In our fast-paced world, mindfulness is key to finding balance and peace. In this episode, discover five practical strategies to cultivate awareness and presence in your daily life. From simple mindfulness exercises to integrating mindful practices into your routines, explore how to nurture a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you. Tune in for actionable tips and transformative practices to embrace a more mindful and fulfilling life. ~~ Email the show at lettingitsettle@michael...

Join Michael for a deeply personal episode where he explores the journey of self-discovery and inner peace. In "How I Learned to Come Home To Myself," Michael delves into the transformative process of finding solace within. Through introspection and growth, discover the beauty of reconnecting with your true essence. Tune in as Michael navigates the path towards self-acceptance and authenticity, embracing the profound journey of coming home to oneself. ~~ Email the show at lettingitsettle@michael...

Join Michael as he sits down for a conversation with Najwa Zebian. Najwa is an incredible author, poet, and speaker whose work has touched the hearts of many around the world. In our conversation, we dive deep into the themes of self-care, authenticity, and the transformative power of writing. Najwa shares her personal journey and the heartfelt motivations behind her latest book, "The Only Constant." This episode is filled with genuine insights and gentle invitations to connect with yourself on ...

Join Michael as he guides you through three separate meditations to be used when facing the stress of life. Each meditation focuses on a different focus; from the breath, to the body, and finally the heart. The intention of this episode is to give you a space to return to over and over whenever you're feeling stressed or overwhelmed by life and need a quick burst of calm. ~~ Email the show at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com Subscribe to Letting It Settle+ on Apple Podcasts and https://lettingi...

In this episode, Michael explores the struggles and triumphs of resilience. While many of us pride ourselves on our ability to soldier through tough times, there's an underlying exhaustion in the constant need for resilience. The episode delves into practical strategies to cultivate stillness, offering insights into sitting with emotions, practicing acceptance and non-judgment, harnessing the power of the pause, and embracing allowance. Each concept is explained in depth, followed by actionable ...

Join Michael as he guides you through the issue of workplace stress and gives you 4 practical tips to manage and prevent stress and stay calm at work. Discover the power of mindful communication and boundary-setting to foster healthier work dynamics. Learn practical techniques like physiological breathing and mindful walking to manage stress in the moment. ~~ Email the show at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com Subscribe to Letting It Settle+ on Apple Podcasts and https://lettingitsettle.supercas...

This week Michael sat down with entrepreneur, producer, best-selling author, public speaker, and host Lisa Bilyeu for a conversation. The two discuss a wide range of topics from finding your purpose, to spotting red flags in your partner and yourself, and leading with heart. Lisa co-founded the billion-dollar brand Quest Nutrition and is co-founder and president of Impact Theory Studios, a revolutionary, digital-first studio that produces wildly entertaining and original content focusing on them...

Join Michael as he guides you through the ups and downs of heartbreak and shares practical tips and personal experiences to help you navigate the rollercoaster of emotions that exist as you begin your healing journey through heartbreak. From sadness and anger to anxiety and hopelessness, Michael acknowledges the tough feelings that come with heartbreak. He encourages you to let yourself feel them fully, knowing that it's all part of the healing process and gives tools to be able to find your way...

We're taking a 2-week break and will be back on April 16, 2024. Enjoy this 30-minute subscriber guided meditation from Letting It Settle+ specifically designed to help you draw awareness to the body and breath and settle in for a good night's sleep. ~~ Email the show at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com Subscribe to Letting It Settle+ on Apple Podcasts or on Supercast: https://lettingitsettle.supercast.com ~~ Follow Michael on Instagram: @michael.galyon TikTok: @coachmichael1 Visit his website a...

In this week's episode, Michael delves into the topic of perfectionism and how it can hold us back in life. Drawing from personal experience, Michael shares 5 practical tips for overcoming perfectionism, such as challenging unrealistic standards, valuing progress over perfection, practicing self-compassion, and finding beauty in imperfection. Learn how to embrace imperfection and live a more authentic and fulfilling life. The episode ends with a guided meditation to help you begin to embrace all...

Join Michael as he welcomes award winning pianist, composer and host of the popular podcast, Calm It Down, Chad Lawson to the podcast. Chad and Michael have a kind-hearted discussion about all things kindness, music, passion, and inspiration. To learn more about Chad you can visit his website: www.chadlawson.com or find him on any of his social media accounts (IG, FB, X): @chadlawson or Tiktok: @chadlawsonpiano All of his music, including his latest album, Breathe, is available to stream or purh...

In this week’s episode, Michael confronts the perception of an unkind world perpetuated by news and social media. He explores the coexistence of kindness amidst conflict, suffering, injustice, and inequality, emphasizing that while unkindness exists, so does kindness – in acts big and small, and provides practical daily habits to cultivate kindness in a seemingly unkind world. The episode ends with a self-compassion guided meditation to help you focus on the kindness that exists within. ~~ Email...

Join Michael this week as he explores the path to self-acceptance. In this episode, Michael compassionately guides listeners through the process of embracing imperfections and finding beauty in authenticity. Drawing from personal experiences, Michael shares insights on releasing the burden of perfectionism and nurturing self-love. Through heartfelt meditations and gentle visualizations, he encourages listeners to acknowledge and accept every part of themselves, celebrating individuality and embr...

On this week’s episode, Michael delves into the profound nature of change and the art of gracefully navigating its ebbs and flows. Change is inevitable, but how we respond to it defines our journey. Join Michael as he explores the transformative power of embracing impermanence and uncovers three practical strategies to navigate change with resilience and wisdom. The episode includes two guided exercises to help embody change and develop awareness of thoughts that exist in the midst of change. ~~...

Join Michael as he welcomes to the podcast, Amy Morin. Amy is a psychotherapist, mental strength trainer and the award-winning host of the Mentally Stronger With Therapist Amy Morin podcast. She’s an international bestselling author. Her books, including 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, have been translated into more than 40 languages and sold more than 1 million copies. During their conversation they explore a variety of topics including emotional regulation, best practices for findin...

Join Michael in this special Valentine's Day Meditation where he takes a deep dive into the Loving-Kindness meditation and explores the benefits and challenges of cultivating Loving-Kindness in your life. Through Michael's own journey of challenging himself to add the loving kindness meditation to his morning and evening practice for seven weeks, he shares the good, bad, and unexpected results that came. The episode ends with a touching Loving-Kindness meditation led by Michael. ~~ Email the sho...

Continuing on from last week's episode, Michael adds 5 new tools and tips to help you find your way to calm. This week, however, is focused on creating a nighttime routine that will help you settle into sleep and release the stress of the day. The episode ends with a guided meditation that will help you prepare for bed and give you the rest we all need. Check out this deal from our sponsor: LMNT: https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/settle ~~ Follow Michael on Instagram: @michael.galyon TikTok: @coachmicha...

Finding calm is more important than ever, but knowing where to start can be challenging. Join Michael as he guides you through 5 things that you can incorporate into your daily routine to help you towards a calmer, kinder, and more connected life. These practical tools, including a 10-minute morning meditation, will help you create a morning routine that will set you up for success each day. ~~ Email the show at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com Subscribe to Letting It Settle+ on Apple Podcasts ...

On this week's episode, we join a recent conversation Michael had with Emilie Leyes - Emilie is a NYC-based brain training specialist and hypnosis practitioner. After using self hypnosis and brain training to recover from her own severe chronic illness, Emilie made it her mission to help people apply these powerful tools to transform their own minds, increase their access to joy, and like more moments in their lives. She is the founder of the hypnosis app, Doddle, and the host to the How to Like...

In this week’s episode, we explore the essence of finding joy amid life's challenges. In a series of practical steps, Michael shares ways to begin to cultivate joy within your life and helps you shift your perspective on how joy can be present each day. The episode ends with Michael leading a guided meditation created to help you return to a source of joy, using it as a reference point to return to in times when joy seems lost. ~~ Email the show at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com Subscribe to ...

Join Michael in this light-hearted episode as we journey back to preschool and rediscover the joy of play and unleashing our inner child. In the midst of life's heaviness, Michael shares how moments of pure enjoyment can be powerful, offering a refreshing break to carry on. Drawing from a decade in early childhood, Michael unveils three timeless tips and 3 tools applicable learned from his time in the classroom that will help you move through life with ease. The episode ends with a playful sleep...

As the new year begins, Michael offers a fresh perspective on welcoming 2024. Rather than setting rigid resolutions, we explore finding the intentions behind your goals and letting those lead you forward. At the end of the episode, Michael guides you through a powerful visualization to uncover the true desires for the year ahead. Say goodbye to extreme changes and embrace sustainable, mindful practices for a calmer and intentional 2024. ~~ Email the show at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com Subs...

In this New Year’s Special, Michael invites you to reflect on the strengths and learnings that brought you to this moment. Amid the New Year's resolution frenzy, Michael guides you in crafting a vision for the upcoming year with compassion and self-acceptance. Pause, breathe, and acknowledge your accomplishments, identifying actions to start, stop, and continue. This isn't about resolutions; it's about creating a future rooted in self-love. Join Michael in this transformative exercise, grab a no...