Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon

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—even when life hasn’t quite settled. Plus, hear how you can go deeper with Letting It Settle Plus—a new way to access ad-free episodes, extended meditations, monthly Q&As, and early access to original sleep stories. Take a breath, settle into the moment, and get ready—new episodes return Tuesday, June 3rd. Want early access and bonus content? Subscribe to Letting It Settle Plus through Apple Podcasts or Supercast. Details in the show notes. -- 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/ Proudly produced and managed by @goodmessmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into a heart-centered journey that invites acceptance and self-love. The guided meditation offers techniques for deep breathing and visualization, nurturing gratitude and personal growth. Emphasis is placed on forming a heartfelt connection while recognizing the importance of mental health support. Engage with your inner wisdom in a safe, reflective space designed for emotional exploration.

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 or on Supercast: https://lettingitsettle.supercast.com ~~ Follow Michael on Instagram: @michael.galyon TikTok: @coachmichael1 Visit his website at https://www.michaelgalyon.com/ Check out Michael's upcoming projects, coaching opportunities, courses, and more at https://beacons.ai/michaelgalyon ~~ Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon is brought to you by Good Mess Media. To advertise on the show or discuss partnerships, please contact us: ⁠https://www.goodmessmedia.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 with specific emotional pain or looking to enhance your overall emotional health, these meditations offer a compassionate path to healing.   ~~ 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 Good Mess Media   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delve into the soothing world of sleep meditation, where guided practices help you drift into deep relaxation. Experience calming breathing exercises and an imaginative journey through a tranquil forest. The session emphasizes the importance of mental health support while inviting listeners to explore more resources for peaceful sleep. It's a perfect blend of serenity and self-care.

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 self compassion habits. Listeners will learn how to integrate these practices into their routines to foster a more compassionate and gentle relationship with themselves, ultimately leading to greater emotional resilience and well-being. ~~ 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 Good Mess Media. To advertise on the show or discuss partnerships, please contact us https://www.goodmessmedia.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 confidence and fulfillment. Listeners will gain insights into the process of self-discovery and be inspired to embark on their own journey towards finding and expressing their unique voice. ~~ 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 Good Mess Media. To advertise on the show or discuss partnerships, please contact us: https://www.goodmessmedia.com/    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. His first book, The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down has been translated into more than 35 languages and sold over four million copies. His second book, Love for Imperfect Things was the number one bestseller of 2016 in South Korea and became available in multiple languages in 2019. And he has just released his latest book, When Things Don't Go Your Way. Find more about Haemin Sunim at his website: https://www.haeminsunim.com or on any of his socials @haemin_sunim ~~ 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 Good Mess Media. To advertise on the show or discuss partnerships, please contact us: https://www.goodmessmedia.com/    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the scariest situations. ~~ 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 Good Mess Media. To advertise on the show or discuss partnerships, please contact us: https://www.goodmessmedia.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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