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...
Mar 26, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 29
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...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 28
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...
Mar 12, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 27
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...
Mar 05, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 26
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. ~~...
Feb 27, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 25
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...
Feb 20, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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...
Feb 13, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 23
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...
Feb 06, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 22
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 ...
Jan 30, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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...
Jan 23, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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 ...
Jan 16, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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...
Jan 09, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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...
Jan 02, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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...
Dec 26, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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 podcast, ...
Dec 19, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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, Michael ...
Dec 12, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 Highl...
Dec 05, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this two-part series, Michael shares the compelling journey of Kate, a high-powered CFO navigating the intricate dance of work, marriage, and a complicated past. Kate's story unfolds as she grapples with a desire for forgiveness of her Mother, while wearing the facade of control. Michael introduces you to the tools he used with Kate, offering insights that can guide you through your own forgiveness journey. Key Steps Explored: 1. Sharing Your Narrative: Michael explores the importance of brea...
Nov 28, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this Thanksgiving special, Michael dives into the art of cultivating gratitude. In a world that often moves too fast, Michael offers simple yet powerful practices to infuse your daily life with thankfulness. Discover how to: 1. Lead With A Beginner’s Mind: Experience life without judgment, finding gratitude in every moment, even the challenging ones. 2. Find Awe in the Present Moment: Tap into childhood wonderment, acknowledging the beauty in simplicity. 3. Express Gratitude Daily: Transform ...
Nov 21, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Discover "The Power of the Pause" in this week’s episode. In our fast-paced lives, it's essential to find moments of stillness and self-care. Join Michael as he introduces five practical and powerful ways to pause during a busy day. Each technique is crafted to fit seamlessly into your daily routine: -Mindful Breathing: Learn how to harness the calming effects of your breath, bringing you back to the present moment. -Somatic Release: Release tension and stress with simple yet effective somatic e...
Nov 14, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode, we delve into the complexities of anger and explore ways to embrace and process this intense emotion mindfully. Learn how to recognize, allow, investigate, determine, and discuss your anger with our Anger RAIDD technique. Join Michael as he shares his personal experiences with anger and guides you through a meditation to help you find a constructive path forward when anger arises. Uncover the transformative power of understanding and navigating anger on your journey to emotional...
Nov 07, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This week Michael takes you along for another live coaching session with a client who is seeking guidance on navigating the weight of grief and loss and its impact on his life. In this heartfelt session, Michael and the client explore tools to walk alongside grief, paying tribute to his mother's memory while moving forward and reclaiming his life. No matter where you are on your healing journey, listening to someone navigating their own can validate your experience and offer gentle self-compassi...
Oct 31, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this week’s episode we dive deep into the intricacies of fear and how to navigate it with resilience. Michael reminds us that as we approach meaningful endeavors, fear is a constant companion. It often tries to hold us back, urging us to stop before taking that crucial step. But embracing fear and making conscious choices to move forward is where true growth and significance lie. Michael guides us through understanding fear's impact on our body and mind. Instead of crushing fear, he emphasize...
Oct 24, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this week's episode, Michael gently guides you through the art of letting go. In this calming and reflective episode, Michael explores the complex emotions that come with releasing the past, shedding the weight of what no longer serves us, and embracing the uncertain yet promising future. By sharing a touching story of a client who grappled with the end of a 15-year marriage, Michael demonstrates how letting go isn't merely about parting with something or someone; it's about relinquishing the...
Oct 17, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 6
On this week's episode, Michael discusses how empathy can help deepen your understanding of yourself and the world around you and help you begin to extend a sense of loving kindness to both yourself and those in your life. Michael takes you through two stories of moments when empathy was difficult, but necessary, and gives practical advice on how to develop understanding and kindness for yourself and others. The episode ends with a loving kindness meditation to help you tap into your own compass...
Oct 10, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This week Michael takes you along on a live coaching call with a client who is facing fear and uncertainty about moving into a new Job. During the episode you’ll get to hear Michael and his client work to uncover tools and skills that will help support her as she starts her first day on a new job and help her remove the need to push herself to the point of burnout in order to prove herself. Michael often incorporates guided meditations and visualizations into his coaching sessions and you’ll get...
Oct 03, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this week’s episode Michael explores different calming techniques that can be called upon during moments of stress and overwhelm. Finding calm in the midst of those stressful moments is never easy and Michael shares a gentle approach that helps you start to build a calm kit to reach into during those moments. Within the episode you’ll find a 5-minute guided breathwork exercise, a 5-minute guided meditation, and a guided visualization to help you find your way back to center. ~~ Email the show...
Sep 26, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this week’s episode, Michael shares his own journey of self love and acceptance and how the embodiment of his Grandmother’s love for him was a key component to leaving behind the self hatred and quieting the negative thoughts that were holding him back. Using these learnings, Michael guides you through a series of practical tools and tips that can help you discover a sense of self love and compassion for yourself and begin to quiet the noise within the mind. The episode ends with a touching g...
Sep 19, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Settle in for the first episode of Michael Galyon's new podcast and find your way to calm with your weekly check-in, a few gentle reminders, and a glimpse into the origin of the phrase "Let It Settle" and how Michael's experience teaching kids helped shape the work that he does today as a mindfulness instructor and coach. Using his learnings from his time in a preschool classroom, Michael will guide you through ways to find calm in your daily lives and learn to let it all settle. The episode end...
Sep 12, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Find your calm and navigate the chaos of life with Michael Galyon, an experienced mindfulness instructor and certified professional coach. Receive actionable takeaways, guided meditations, and mindfulness exercises that you can easily incorporate into your daily life. With a holistic approach to well-being and a mission to spread kindness, Michael inspires individuals to take charge of their mental and emotional well-being – promoting a calmer, kinder, and more connected world. ~~ Email the show...
Sep 01, 2023•3 min
