Episodes

We're taking a 2-week break and will be back on April 16, 2024. Enjoy this 30-minute subscriber guided Heartspace Meditation from Letting It Settle+. ~~ 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 at https://www.michaelgalyon.com/ Check out Michael's upcoming projects, coaching opportunities, cour...

In this week’s episode, we tackle the rising tide of anxiety in today's world. Michael takes you beyond the awareness and acceptance of anxiety and dives into four easy-to-use breathing techniques to combat anxiety. During the episode Michael explores these four breathing exercises and provides you with an experiential practice of each of them. Explore deep diaphragmatic breathing, the 4-7-8 technique, box breathing, and progressive relaxation in connection to the breath to help you find a sense...

In this episode, Michael introduces three powerful guided meditations designed to support emotional healing. These meditations focus on different aspects of emotional well-being: releasing past hurts, nurturing self-love, and cultivating forgiveness. Each meditation is crafted to help you process and heal emotional wounds, fostering a sense of inner peace and resilience. Whether you're dealing with specific emotional pain or looking to enhance your overall emotional health, these meditations off...

While the show may be on hiatus this week, please enjoy this bonus episode from the Letting It Settle Plus Vault. For more extended guided meditations, mini meditations, mailbag episodes, and more subscribe to Letting It Settle Plus today through the link below! ~~ Email the show at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com Subscribe to Letting It Settle+ on Apple Podcasts ~~ Follow Michael Galyon on Instagram: @michael.galyon TikTok: @coachmichael1 Visit his website at https://www.michaelgalyon.com/ ~~...

This episode explores five practical ways to cultivate self-compassion in your daily life. Michael delves into the importance of treating yourself with the same kindness and understanding that you would offer a friend. He shares actionable strategies such as recognizing suffering, offering yourself kindness, understanding your common humanity, practicing self-forgiveness, and cultivating daily self compassion habits. Listeners will learn how to integrate these practices into their routines to fo...

In this week's episode, Michael shares his journey of finding his authentic voice. He reflects on the challenges and triumphs that marked his path to self-expression, including moments of doubt and the transformative experiences that led him to embrace his true self. Michael discusses the importance of voice in personal growth and how discovering and nurturing your own voice can lead to greater confidence and fulfillment. Listeners will gain insights into the process of self-discovery and be ins...

Join Michael as he sits down for a conversation with Haemin Sunim. Born in South Korea and educated at Berkeley, Harvard, and Princeton, Haemin received formal monastic training from Haein monastery, in South Korea. He taught Asian religions at Hampshire College in Massachusetts for seven years. He is one of the most influential Zen monks in the world and the author of three best selling books. His first book, The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down has been translated into more than 35 l...

Life can throw us unexpected challenges that leave us feeling scared and uncertain. In this episode, we explore how to find inner calm and courage in the face of fear. "3 Meditations for Scary Moments" offers practical meditative techniques to soothe the mind during times of distress. Join Michael as he guides you through three guided meditations designed to bring tranquility and clarity to even the scariest situations. ~~ Email the show at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com Subscribe to Letting ...

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...