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...

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. Check out these deals from our sponsors: PUORI: https://www.puori.com/settle use code SETTLE HOP WTR:...

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...

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...

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...

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 [email protected]  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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact...

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 [email protected]  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/ ~~ Letting...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. Check out...

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  ~~ Email the show at...

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.  Check out this deal from our sponsor: HENSON SHAVING: https://www.hensonshaving.com/settle use code...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Join Michael as he welcomes to the podcast, Dr. Chris Lee, a neuroscientist, speaker, consultant, and emotional regulation rockstar. During this interview the two discuss their shared passion for emotional regulation and self worth and provide both a feeling and thinking approach to many of the issues we face today. To learn more about Dr. Chris Lee and follow along, visit his website: www.drchrislee.com, his social media pages on tiktok/instagram @drchrislee, or you can listen to his...

The concept of loneliness, a universal emotion, takes center stage in today's episode, especially poignant as we enter the holiday season. Michael delves into three distinct types of loneliness, offering compassionate insights and practical tools to navigate them. If you're grappling with the pangs of comparative loneliness fueled by social media, Michael guides you through a grounding exercise, allowing you to choose joy over despair. For those feeling alone in the midst of loved ones,...

In Part 2 of our forgiveness series, Michael shares the transformative journey of Kate, his former client, as she navigates the intricate process of forgiving her mother. During this episode, Michael briefly recaps the initial steps covered in the previous episode, emphasizing the importance of storytelling, embracing anger, calculating costs, and determining the value of forgiveness and then guides you through the remaining of the process to help you find your way towards forgiveness.  Key...