Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon

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 of calm during stressful moments. Check out these deals from our sponsors: BON CHARGE: https://www.boncharge.com use code SETTLE PUORI: https://www.puori.com/settle use code SETTLE ~~ Email the show at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com  Subscribe to Letting It Settle+ on Apple Podcasts and https://lettingitsettle.supercast.com ~~ 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 us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 back home throughout the process.  Through gentle advice and a calming meditation, Michael reminds you that it's okay to take things one step at a time. Remember, you're not alone on this journey. Take a deep breath, be kind to yourself, and know that healing is possible. Check out these deals from our sponsors: PUORI: https://www.puori.com/settle use code SETTLE ~~ 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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 ~~ 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 us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 ~~ 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 us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 of yourself, even the broken bits.  Check out these deals from our sponsors: INCOGNI: https://www.incogni.com/settle use code SETTLE HENSON SHAVING: https://www.hensonshaving.com/lis use code LIS CALM: https://www.calm.com/settle  ~~ 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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 purhcase now on all major platforms.  And make sure to listen to his podcast, Calm It Down, wherever you're listening now. Check out these deals from our sponsors: INCOGNI: https://www.incogni.com/settle use code settle BETTERHELP: https://www.betterhelp.com/settle LMNT: https://www.drinkLMNT.com/settle  ~~ 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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Check out these deals from our sponsors: INCOGNI: https://www.incogni.com/settle use code settle LMNT: https://www.drinkLMNT.com/settle  ~~ 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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 embracing the process of self-discovery. Check out thus deal from our sponsors: CALM: https://www.calm.com/settle  ~~ 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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Check out these deals from our sponsors: LMNT: https://www.drinkLMNT.com/settle  FACTOR: https://www.factormeals.com/settle50 use code settle50 ~~ 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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 finding calm during the chaotic moments in life, and the difference between mental health and mental strength. Amy provides practical tools and tips for developing mental strength and their conversation will leave you feeling empowered to take charge of your life. You can find out more about Amy at any of these places: Website - AmyMorinLCSW.com | Instagram- @AmyMorinAuthor | TikTok - @AmyMorinTherapist | Facebook - @AmyMorinAuthor | Twitter - @AmyMorinLCSW | Podcast - Mentally Stronger With Therapist Amy Morin | All of Amy’s books can be found at AmyMorinLCSW.com/books Check out these deals from our sponsors: BETTERHELP: https://www.betterhelp.com/settle  AG1: https://www.drinkAG1.com/settle ~~ 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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 these deals from our sponsors: CALM: https://www.calm.com/settle  HENSON SHAVING: https://www.hensonshaving.com/settle use code SETTLE ~~ 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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 SETTLE  ~~ 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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Your Life podcast that launches on January 28, 2024. Find Emilie at: https://www.emilieleyes.com ~~ 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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 meditation called Rainbow Adventure to help you get a few extra Z’s. Embrace your inner child, find joy in the process, and remember, it's okay to play.  ~~ 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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  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 us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 notebook if you wish, and uncover your guiding word for the coming year.  ~~ 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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, The Healthy Mind F*@! wherever you're listening now. ~~ 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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 encourages reconnecting with your true self. Through a guided meditation, rediscover your values and share your authentic self with family. Finally, Michael addresses the feelings of loneliness stemming from loss during the holidays, emphasizing the importance of feeling both the grief and the joy. This episode is intended to be a companion in your moments of solitude, reminding you that whatever you're feeling is valid, and you are not alone. ~~ 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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Highlights: 1. Finding Radical Empathy: Delve into an exploration of radical empathy. Michael guides Kate through understanding her mother's worldview, unraveling beliefs, cares, and justifications for her actions. Witness how empathy, not excusing actions, becomes a powerful tool for healing. 2. Rediscovering Worth: Uncover the profound impact of Kate's loss of self-worth due to her mother's words. Explore the loving kindness meditation that becomes a catalyst for Kate to rediscover her inherent goodness and embrace self-love. 3. Mourning Lost Futures: Understand the process of mourning the loss of envisioned relationships. Kate acknowledges the need to release the vision she had of her mother and embraces a future free from the constraints of past expectations. 4. Crafting a Vision: Join Kate in crafting a vision beyond traditional expectations. Discover the core values, emotions, and shifts necessary for her desired life. Witness the emergence of a powerful statement guiding her towards freedom. 5. The Liberation of Forgiveness: Experience Kate's decision to forgive and the profound impact it has on her freedom. Learn how forgiveness becomes detached from others' reactions, finding its value in personal liberation. Guided Steps for Listeners: Michael leaves you with actionable steps from both episodes: 1. Share your story 2. Acknowledge anger 3. Calculate the costs 4. See the value 5. Foster empathy and understanding. 6. Recognize your worth and value. 7. Release the vision of what could have been. 8. Envision a future beyond grievances. If you’d like to share your story of forgiveness or ask any questions, please send Michael an email at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com ~~ 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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 breaking silence and sharing your story. Whether through personal writing or confiding in a trusted friend or therapist, discover the transformative power of vocalizing your struggles. 2. Embracing Anger: Understand that it's okay to be upset. Michael encourages you to acknowledge and express your anger constructively. Revisit the Anger RAIDD meditation to navigate through this emotion. 3. Cost Evaluation: Delve into the significance of calculating the emotional and practical costs of holding onto past grievances. Explore whether you are letting past costs shape your future. 4. Assessing Value: Michael guides you through assessing the potential gains of forgiveness. What could become possible for you if you released the burdens of the past? Join Michael on this journey towards forgiveness, applying these steps to your own life. Stay tuned for the next episode as Michael and Kate delve into "The Value of Forgiveness." ~~ 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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 your world by sharing daily expressions of gratitude with those around you. 4. Create a Gratitude Practice: Embark on a daily journey with a guided meditation, cultivating gratitude for yourself, loved ones, and your community. The episode ends with a Gratitude meditation to help you cultivate a daily practice of gratitude.  As you reflect on gratitude, consider sharing it with someone—expanding the ripple effect. Connect with Michael by sending a message or email about your gratitude journey at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com ~~ 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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 exercises, leaving you feeling more relaxed and centered. -MEPS (Mental, Emotional, Physical & Spiritual) Check-In: Discover the power of holistic self-awareness and how it can transform your day. -Bilateral Awareness: Explore a technique that balances both hemispheres of your brain, increasing clarity and focus. -Body Scan: Enjoy a moment of deep relaxation as you scan your body for tension and learn to release it. Follow along with Michael as he guides you through each method, making it easy to incorporate them into your busy schedule and experience the benefits of pausing and re-centering in the midst of your daily grind. ~~ 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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 well-being. ~~ 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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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-compassion as you journey through grief. Tune in for an insightful exploration of healing and resilience in the face of loss. ~~ 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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 emphasizes the importance of being resilient in the face of it. By acknowledging and sitting with fear, we can gain insights into our reactions, making conscious choices that align with our goals. Discover three essential tools for facing fear: 1. Mindful Awareness: Learn to recognize, acknowledge, and observe your fear without judgment. Identify its source, practice self-compassion, and make conscious decisions while staying present through mindful breathing. 2. Visualization: Visualize scenarios related to your fears, both positive and negative, to gain a balanced perspective on available options and outcomes. 3. Cultivating Gratitude: Tap into gratitude for your body's protective mechanisms that trigger fear. This simple practice can help you regain awareness and create choices even in the midst of fear. The episode concludes with a mindful awareness meditation led by Michael, helping you connect with your breath and embrace the present moment. Take a deep breath, breathe out, and let it all settle. Use code SETTLE at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/settle ~~ 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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 need to control the outcome. Through this practice, we find freedom and inner peace by unburdening ourselves from attachment, suffering, and dissatisfaction. Learn to recognize that it's okay to mourn the future you had envisioned but will never be. Discover how holding on to what is familiar, even when it no longer holds value, keeps us trapped in fear. Michael's gentle guidance will help you navigate the process of letting go and find your way back to your true self. If you're grappling with holding on to something in your life that no longer serves you, this episode offers valuable insights into how to release and begin crafting a new vision for your future, aligning with your core values and desires. The episode concludes with a soothing visioning meditation led by Michael, allowing you to connect with your inner desires and gently release the past. Take a deep breath, breathe out, and let it all settle. ~~ 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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 compassion and care.  ~~ 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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to experience a brief guided meditation to help you find a guiding phrase to use in moments of stress or overwhelm. In hearing others work through difficult moments in their life, it can often open up something for you and show you that you are not alone in your struggles. The hope is that this episode can serve as a guide for you in those moments when you find yourself trying so hard to prove yourself and showing up as a superhero for everyone around you. ~~ 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/ ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by QCODE. To advertise on the show, contact us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com  Subscribe to Letting It Settle+ on Apple Podcasts ~~ Follow Michael Galyon on Instagram: @michael.galyon Tik Tok: @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 us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 guided visualization that allows for you to begin to tap into a sense of love for yourself and slowly begin to release yourself from the negative thoughts that may be holding you back. ~~ Email the show at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com  Subscribe to Letting It Settle+ on Apple Podcasts ~~ Follow Michael Galyon on Instagram: @michael.galyon Tik Tok: @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 us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 ends with Michael guiding you through a 10-minute mindfulness-based meditation that will help bring awareness to the body and breath and give you a chance to find a moment of stillness and pause.  ~~ Email the show at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com  Subscribe to Letting It Settle+ on Apple Podcasts ~~ Follow Michael Galyon on Instagram: @michael.galyon Tik Tok: @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 us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com  Subscribe to Letting It Settle+ on Apple Podcasts ~~ Follow Michael Galyon on Instagram: @michael.galyon Tik Tok: @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 us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices