SuperLife with Darin Olien

Michael Galyon: Why Calm Feels Uncomfortable (and How to Embrace It)

Nov 27, 2024

In this insightful discussion, mindfulness coach Michael Galyon, author of "Let It Settle," shares his expertise on finding calm in a chaotic world. He reveals why we often resist quiet moments and offers practical mindfulness techniques like breath awareness and the RAIN method for emotional regulation. Michael emphasizes the importance of embracing vulnerability and kindness, especially in a society driven by stress. He also connects creativity and personal growth, promoting self-reflection as a pathway to deeper connections and inner peace.

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Michael Galyon emphasizes the importance of incorporating daily mindfulness practices to cultivate calm amidst the chaos of modern life.

The discussion highlights how emotional regulation through labeling thoughts can enhance mindfulness and improve overall emotional health.

Loving-kindness meditation is presented as a vital tool for fostering self-acceptance and empathy towards oneself and others.

Deep dives

The Challenge of Achieving Calmness

Many individuals struggle to achieve a state of calm due to the overwhelming chaos of modern life. Mindfulness expert Michael discusses how the stress that permeates our everyday existence often becomes our default state. This constant state of stress can hinder our ability to connect with ourselves and experience genuine peace. By incorporating just a few minutes of mindfulness practices each day, individuals can begin to transform the chaos into moments of calm and self-kindness.

Intro

5min

Navigating Emotions in a Chaotic World

20min

Embracing Change and the Path to Vitality

2min

Embracing Vulnerability and Mindfulness

12min

Navigating Creativity and Anxiety through Personal Growth

4min

Unlocking the Secrets of Cellular Health with Fatty15

4min

Navigating Anxiety and Finding Inner Calm

19min

Embracing Loving Kindness: A Guided Meditation Experience

3min

Ever feel like life is moving at 100 miles per hour, and no matter how hard you try, you just can’t hit the brakes? Between constant notifications, endless to-do lists, and the weight of expectations, it’s easy to lose yourself in the chaos. It’s like we’ve forgotten how to pause, breathe, and just be.

In this episode of Superlife Podcast, I sit down with Michael Galyon, mindfulness coach and author of Let It Settle, to explore why we’ve become so wired for stress—and how we can start breaking free.

Michael Galyon is a mindfulness coach, author of Let It Settle, and an expert in emotional regulation. With a certification in mindfulness and years of experience as a trainer and speaker, he helps people cultivate calm, self-compassion, and deeper connections in an increasingly chaotic world.

We Also Discuss:

(00:02) Living a Super Life

(04:58) Emotions, Comfort, and Mindfulness

(10:51) Understanding Thoughts and Emotions

(22:03) Navigating Attachment and Mindfulness

(31:48) Connecting Mindfulness and Music

(40:12) Understanding Manifestation and Self-Reflection

(52:59) Cultivating Kindness and Understanding in Society

(01:03:22) Brotherly Talk Show Excitement

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Find more from Darin:

Website: https://darinolien.com/

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Find more about Michael Galyon:

https://www.instagram.com/michael.galyon/

www.michaelgalyon.com

https://www.michaelgalyon.com/books