What would you tell the younger version of yourself who was struggling, scared, or confused? Michael explores the healing power of self-compassion across time, sharing how to reparent yourself with the kindness you deserved then and need now. You'll learn practical tools for healing old wounds and a beautiful practice for connecting with your inner child. Sometimes the most important conversation you'll ever have is with yourself. -- Follow Michael Galyon on Instagram: @michael.galyon AND @letti...
Aug 12, 2025•32 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Racing thoughts keeping you awake? Spinning in endless worry loops? You're not alone. Michael shares three science-backed techniques to help calm your mental storm, plus insights on why our minds race and how to work with—not against—your busy brain. This episode includes a guided practice to help you find the stillness that's always been there, waiting beneath the noise. -- Email the show at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com Subscribe to Letting It Settle Follow Michael Galyon on Instagram: @mi...
Aug 05, 2025•30 min
In a world that glorifies busy, what if the secret to a meaningful life is actually doing less? Michael explores how to break free from the productivity trap and discover the profound peace that comes from simply being present. You'll learn three practical tools to help you slow down without falling behind, plus a gentle reminder that your worth isn't measured by your output. Sometimes the most revolutionary thing you can do is rest. -- Email the show at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com Subscri...
Jul 29, 2025•29 min•Season 2Ep. 18
"Step away from the day and wander beneath a living canopy of emerald as Michael guides you on a slow, sensory walk through an enchanted forest. Sun-flecked paths, birdsong, and the scent of moss lead you toward a hidden waterfall whose rainbow-kissed mist melts every ounce of tension. Float in the cool, crystalline pool, rest on sun-warmed stone, and feel the hush of ancient trees cradle you into effortless rest. This sleep story weaves mindful breath cues, gentle nature imagery, and soft ambie...
Jul 22, 2025•23 min
Fear of the unknown is one of the most universal human experiences, yet we rarely talk about how to actually live with it. After losing his job during the pandemic, Michael discovered three tools that helped him move through uncertainty without being paralyzed by it. Learn to ground yourself in what's actually true, create stability through simple rituals, and build your capacity to stay present with discomfort. A gentle reminder that you don't need all the answers to take the next step. -- Emai...
Jul 15, 2025•26 min
Ever feel like one bad day means you’re broken? You’re not. In this episode, Michael gently reminds you that your thoughts and feelings aren’t the whole story—they’re just your inner weather. He shares three practices to help you move through emotional storms with more compassion: Noting in real-time, The Breath-Body Compass, and Softening the Edges. Plus, a calming mini meditation to help you remember: you are the sky, not the storm. -- Email the show at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com Subscr...
Jul 08, 2025•30 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this episode of Letting It Settle, Michael offers a gentle reminder: you're not meant to have it all figured out. You're human — and that means feeling tender, messy, and uncertain sometimes. But too often, we meet those moments with harsh self-talk instead of care. Through the story of a client navigating illness and motherhood, Michael shares how simple shifts in self-talk can change everything. You’ll learn three powerful tools — the Name Swap Practice, “Thank You, But Not Today,” and the ...
Jul 01, 2025•27 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Trade the day’s hurry for hush as Michael guides you up a snowy mountain road and into a fire-lit log cabin where friendship, laughter, and the scent of cinnamon-pine mingle in the air. Make snow angels beneath silver icicles, share stew and mulled wine around a candle-glow table, then melt into overstuffed chairs while the fire pops and star-dusted silence settles outside. By the time the lullaby of wind through evergreens brushes the windows, every thought drifts like falling snow and sleep ar...
Jun 24, 2025•17 min
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the noise of everyday life? You’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone. In this episode, Michael explores how to stay grounded when the world feels too loud to bear. Through personal stories, practical mindfulness tools, and a closing meditation, you’ll learn how to turn down the volume, protect your peace, and reconnect with the quiet place inside you. Because you don’t have to escape the noise—you just have to remember where your center is. -- Email the show at...
Jun 17, 2025•34 min•Season 2Ep. 6
What if your emotions weren’t problems to solve—but messages to receive? In this episode, Michael invites you to step away from the pressure to push through and instead practice the radical art of staying with what you feel. With deep compassion and grounded wisdom, Michael explores how our nervous system responds to emotion, why we’ve been conditioned to avoid discomfort, and what happens when we simply allow ourselves to feel—without rushing to fix. You’ll learn three practical, science-backed...
Jun 10, 2025•32 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck in urgency mode? In this episode, Michael explores the transformative power of the pause—and how even a single breath can shift everything. You’ll learn three simple tools to build more calm and clarity into your day, plus a guided mini-meditation to help you reconnect with what you truly need right now. -- Want early access and bonus content? Subscribe to Letting It Settle Plus through Apple Podcasts or Supercast. -- Email the show at lettingitsettle@michael...
Jun 03, 2025•30 min
Letting It Settle is back—and just in time. In this special teaser episode, Michael returns to your ears with a breath, a pause, and a preview of what’s to come in Season 2. From practical mindfulness that fits into real life to neuroscience-backed meditations, emotional regulation tools, and calming bedtime stories, this new season is all about helping you feel calmer, kinder, and more connected—even when life hasn’t quite settled. Plus, hear how you can go deeper with Letting It Settle Plus—a ...
May 27, 2025•13 min
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...
May 15, 2025•32 min
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...
May 15, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 31
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...
Jul 23, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 43
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/ ~~...
Jul 16, 2024•37 min
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...
Jul 09, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 42
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...
Jul 02, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 41
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...
Jun 25, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 40
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 ...
Jun 18, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Are you ready to transform your life? Explore the art of living well with Health Hacks, an OpenMind Original powered by PAVE Studios. Mark Hyman, M.D., wellness expert, brings you science-backed facts, breaks down myths and misinformation, and provides you with the tools you need to live a longer, healthier life. New episodes release every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Just search for “Health Hacks with Mark Hyman, M.D.” —empowering you to live well. Learn...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr
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...
Jun 11, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 38
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...
Jun 04, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 37
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 ...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 36
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...
May 21, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 35
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 ...
May 14, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 34
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...
May 07, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 33
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...
Apr 30, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 32
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...
Apr 16, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 30
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...
Apr 02, 2024•31 min
