Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon

Tonight, you’re invited on a peaceful stroll through moonlit meadows and quiet forest paths in The Starlit Forest Journey — a gentle, dreamlike sleep story designed to lull your body and mind into deep rest. In this calming tale, you’ll wander beneath starlit skies, listen to the hush of a summer breeze through the trees, follow a winding stream, and settle beneath the branches of an ancient oak — all narrated in a soft, soothing voice that encourages your thoughts to slow and your body to relax. There’s no plot to follow and no urgency — just the quiet rhythm of a tranquil evening walk where nothing stressful happens at all. You’ll be guided with gentle imagery, relaxing nature sounds, and sensory details that help your mind settle into stillness. By the time you return home in the story, your body may already be drifting off. So curl up, press play, and let the night carry you. This is your time to rest. — To access more sleep stories, meditations, and bonus episodes, subscribe to Letting It Settle+ through Apple Podcasts or Supercast. Sweet dreams. Follow Michael Galyon on Instagram: @michael.galyon AND @lettingitsettle Tik Tok: @coachmichael1 Visit his website at https://www.michaelgalyon.com/ Email the show at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com  Subscribe to Letting It Settle Proudly produced and managed by Good Mess Media Sponsorship and brands, please contact Tracey Thomas at hello@goodmessmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. -- Follow Michael Galyon on Instagram: @michael.galyon AND @lettingitsettle Tik Tok: @coachmichael1 Visit his website at https://www.michaelgalyon.com/ Email the show at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com Subscribe to Letting It Settle Proudly produced and managed by Good Mess Media Sponsorship and brands: Please contact Tracey Thomas at hello@goodmessmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Galyon on  Instagram: @michael.galyon AND @lettingitsettle Tik Tok: @coachmichael1 Visit his website at https://www.michaelgalyon.com/ Email the show at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com  Subscribe to Letting It Settle Proudly produced and managed by Good Mess Media Sponsorship and brands, please contact Tracey Thomas at ⁠hello@goodmessmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 @lettingitsettle Tik Tok: @coachmichael1 Visit his website at https://www.michaelgalyon.com/ Email the show at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com  Subscribe to Letting It Settle Proudly produced and managed by Good Mess Media Sponsorship and brands, please contact Tracey Thomas at hello@goodmessmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: @michael.galyon AND @lettingitsettle Tik Tok: @coachmichael1 Visit his website at https://www.michaelgalyon.com/ Proudly produced and managed by Good Mess Media Sponsorship and brands, please contact Tracey Thomas at hello@goodmessmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Subscribe to Letting It Settle Follow Michael Galyon on Instagram: @michael.galyon Tik Tok: @coachmichael1 Visit his website at https://www.michaelgalyon.com/ Proudly produced and managed by Good Mess Media Sponsorship and brands, please contact Tracey Thomas at hello@goodmessmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"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 ambient sound to help your nervous system down-shift and your thoughts drift. There’s no rush to reach the end—let sleep claim you whenever it arrives. All you have to do is press play, settle in, and let the forest carry you home to dreams." -- Email the show at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com  Subscribe to Letting It Settle Follow Michael Galyon on  Instagram: @michael.galyon  Tik Tok: @coachmichael1 Visit his website at https://www.michaelgalyon.com/ Proudly produced and managed by Good Mess Media Sponsorship and brands, please contact Tracey Thomas at hello@goodmessmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. -- Email the show at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com  Subscribe to Letting It Settle Follow Michael Galyon on Instagram: @michael.galyon Tik Tok: @coachmichael1 Visit his website at https://www.michaelgalyon.com/ Proudly produced and managed by Good Mess Media Sponsorship and brands, please contact Tracey Thomas at hello@goodmessmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Subscribe to Letting It Settle Follow Michael Galyon on  Instagram: @michael.galyon  Tik Tok: @coachmichael1 Visit his website at https://www.michaelgalyon.com/ Proudly produced and managed by Good Mess Media Sponsorship and brands, please contact Tracey Thomas at hello@goodmessmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Loving-Kindness Mirror — to help you speak to yourself with the kindness you deserve. The episode ends with a short, guided meditation to help you come home to yourself. --Email the show at lettingitsettle@michaelgalyon.com Subscribe to Letting It SettleFollow Michael Galyon on Instagram: @michael.galyon Tik Tok: @coachmichael1Visit his website at https://www.michaelgalyon.com/ Proudly produced and managed by Good Mess MediaSponsorship and brands, please contact Tracey Thomas at hello@goodmessmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices