Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon

What if the thing you're fighting hardest is exactly what you need to accept Michael explores the difference between acceptance and resignation, sharing how true acceptance can be the most powerful choice you make. You'll learn three practices to help you make peace with difficult circumstances while still advocating for change. Acceptance isn't giving up- it's the foundation for moving forward. -...

Slip out of the day’s noise and drift toward dreams as Michael guides you up a pine-scented mountain path, into a lantern-lit rowboat, and across the mirror-still waters of Sky Lake. Paper lanterns rise, crickets hush, and the lake itself sings a lullaby so gentle you can feel it in your bones. By the final fade-out, Ease will be glowing in your mind like a soft bedside light. -- Follow Michael Ga...

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...

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. -- Follow Michael Galyon...

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 re...

"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...

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 w...

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 rem...

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 everythi...

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...

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...

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...

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. -- Follow Michael Galyon Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@michael.galyo...

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—...

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...

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 techn...

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 wit...

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 I...

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 sel...

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 co...

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. Hi...

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 t...

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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 p...

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, em...