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 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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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 onInstagram: @michael.galyonTik Tok: @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 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 onInstagram: @michael.galyonTik Tok: @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

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 onInstagram: @michael.galyonTik Tok: @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 mindfulness instructor and certified professional coach Michael Galyon as they guide listeners on a calmer, kinder, and more connected journey. Explore practical insights, personal growth tools, and emotional support for self-investment and mental well-being.