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 onInstagram: @michael.galyonTikTok: @coachmichael1Visit 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 podcastchoices.com/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 onInstagram: @michael.galyonTikTok: @coachmichael1Visit 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 podcastchoices.com/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 onInstagram: @michael.galyonTikTok: @coachmichael1Visit 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 podcastchoices.com/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 onInstagram: @michael.galyonTikTok: @coachmichael1Visit 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 podcastchoices.com/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 story2. Acknowledge anger3. Calculate the costs4. See the value5. 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 onInstagram: @michael.galyonTikTok: @coachmichael1Visit 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 podcastchoices.com/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 onInstagram: @michael.galyonTikTok: @coachmichael1Visit 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 podcastchoices.com/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 onInstagram: @michael.galyonTikTok: @coachmichael1Visit 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 podcastchoices.com/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 onInstagram: @michael.galyonTikTok: @coachmichael1Visit 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 podcastchoices.com/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 onInstagram: @michael.galyonTikTok: @coachmichael1Visit 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 podcastchoices.com/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 onInstagram: @michael.galyonTikTok: @coachmichael1Visit 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices