Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon
Episodes
The Winter Cabin
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While on hiatus we'll be sharing bonus episodes from the letting it settle plus vault. Enjoy this gentle Sleep Story originally aired on 06/24/25 ...
Guided Meditation: Slowing Down
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While on hiatus we'll be sharing bonus episodes from the letting it settle plus vault. Enjoy this calming extended guided meditation inspired by 'The ...
Holding Love Through All Seasons
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While on hiatus we'll be sharing bonus episodes from the letting it settle plus vault. Enjoy this heart-opening extended meditation inspired by 'Lovi...
Quieting the Mental Storm
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While on hiatus we'll be sharing bonus episodes from the letting it settle plus vault. Enjoy this extended guided practice inspired by 'When Your Mind...
Embracing the Art of Enough
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While on hiatus we'll be sharing bonus episodes from the letting it settle plus vault. Enjoy this calming extended meditation inspired by 'Doing Less,...
Practicing Letting Go
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While on hiatus we'll be sharing bonus episodes from the letting it settle plus vault. Enjoy this extended meditation inspired by 'A Meditation on Let...
Being With Grief
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While on hiatus we'll be sharing bonus episodes from the letting it settle plus vault. Enjoy this gentle extended meditation inspired by 'When Grief V...
The Oasis Within
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While on hiatus we'll be sharing bonus episodes from the letting it settle plus vault. Enjoy this extended practice inspired by 'Finding Rest in the M...
What's To Come For Letting It Settle
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Important Subscriber Update: Welcome to the Settled Space Thank you for being a Letting It Settle subscriber. Your support has meant more to me than ...
Twas the Night Before Christmas
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight’s episode is a gentle holiday offering. I’ll read the classic poem “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” a story that has been part of...
The Shepherds Mountain Path
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Follow a shepherd and their flock as they make their way down familiar mountain trails in the golden light of evening. The peaceful bleating of shee...
A Meditation on Letting Go
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some things are ready to be released. Others need more time. Michael guides you through a deeper exploration of letting go—not as forcing or pushing...
The Clockmaker's Silent Hour
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step into a cozy workshop where time moves at its own quiet pace. An old clockmaker works by the warm glow of candlelight, carefully tending to pocket...
Drifting Down the Lazy River
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let yourself be carried away on the slowest, most peaceful current imaginable. This gentle story follows a leisurely float down a meandering river whe...
Finding Gratitude Without Forcing It
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of being told to "just be grateful"? Michael offers a different approach to gratitude—one that doesn't require you to bypass your real feeling...
The Mapmaker's Last Voyage
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join an elderly cartographer as he embarks on one final, gentle journey through the landscapes he's spent a lifetime documenting. From his quiet study...
When Grief Visits at Unexpected Times
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grief doesn't follow a schedule. It arrives uninvited—triggered by a song, a smell, or a random Tuesday morning. Michael explores how to be present ...
The Night Baker's Kitchen
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A peaceful sleep story set in a night bakery. Experience the meditative process of bread-making while the town sleeps—mixing sourdough, kneading dou...
Finding Rest In The Middle Of Everything
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exhausted but can't stop? Feel like you're running on empty but life won't slow down? Michael shares how to find moments of rest even in the midst of ...
The Lighthouse Keeper's Evening
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this short sleep story set in a peaceful lighthouse. Michael guides you through the gentle evening routine of a lighthouse keeper as day transition...
Your Permission to Be Imperfect
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You don't need to have it all figured out. You don't need to be perfect to be worthy of love. Michael offers a gentle reminder that your imperfections...
Coming Home to Connection
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Michael as he guides you through a soothing bedtime story designed to help you settle into sleep. In the quiet comfort of Emma’s home, moonligh...
Loving Someone Through Their Seasons
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you love someone who's struggling? How do you stay present when someone you care about is going through their own winter? Michael offers gentle...
The Library Beneath The Moon: A Children's Sleep Story
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight’s bedtime story is called The Library Beneath the Moon — a soft and whimsical journey to a magical library in the sky, where books float, ...
The Stories We Tell Ourselves
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The story you tell yourself about yourself becomes your reality. Michael explores how to recognize the narratives that no longer serve you and gentl...
The Starlit Forest Journey: A Sleep Story
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, you’re invited on a peaceful stroll through moonlit meadows and quiet forest paths in The Starlit Forest Journey — a gentle, dreamlike sl...
The Gentle Power of Acceptance
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the thing you're fighting hardest is exactly what you need to accept Michael explores the difference between acceptance and resignation, shari...
Lanterns Over Sky Lake
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
What Your Younger Self Needs to Hear
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What would you tell the younger version of yourself who was struggling, scared, or confused? Michael explores the healing power of self-compassion acr...
When Your Mind Won't Stop Racing
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Racing thoughts keeping you awake? Spinning in endless worry loops? You're not alone. Michael shares three science-backed techniques to help calm your...
Doing Less, Being More
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 productivi...
The Enchanted Forest Walk
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"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-f...
Living In The Fear Of The Unknown
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Your Inner Weather Isn't You
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
How to Speak Kindly To Yourself
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
The Winter Cabin Retreat
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trade the day’s hurry for hush as Michael guides you up a snowy mountain road and into a fire-lit log cabin where friendship, laughter, and the scen...
When The World Feels Too Loud
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the noise of everyday life? You’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone. In this episode, Michael explores h...
You Don't Have To Fix It To Feel It
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your emotions weren’t problems to solve—but messages to receive? In this episode, Michael invites you to step away from the pressure to...
The Pause That Changes Everything
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck in urgency mode? In this episode, Michael explores the transformative power of the pause—and how even a sin...
Season 2 Teaser: A Gentle Return to Letting It Settle
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 wh...
Guided Meditation: Heartspace Meditation
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking a 2-week break and will be back on April 16, 2024. Enjoy this 30-minute subscriber guided Heartspace Meditation from Letting It Settle+....
4 Breathing Techniques For Anxiety
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
3 Meditations for Emotional Healing
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Michael introduces three powerful guided meditations designed to support emotional healing. These meditations focus on different aspe...
Sleep Meditation: Drifting Off Slowly
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While the show may be on hiatus this week, please enjoy this bonus episode from the Letting It Settle Plus Vault. For more extended guided meditations...
5 Ways to Practice Self-Compassion
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores five practical ways to cultivate self-compassion in your daily life. Michael delves into the importance of treating yourself wit...
How I Found My Voice
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
In Conversation: Haemin Sunim
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Michael as he sits down for a conversation with Haemin Sunim. Born in South Korea and educated at Berkeley, Harvard, and Princeton, Haemin receiv...
3 Meditations For Scary Moments
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
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12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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5 Ways To Live A More Mindful Life
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our fast-paced world, mindfulness is key to finding balance and peace. In this episode, discover five practical strategies to cultivate awareness a...
How I Learned To Come Home To Myself
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Michael for a deeply personal episode where he explores the journey of self-discovery and inner peace. In "How I Learned to Come Home To Myself,"...
In Conversation: Najwa Zebian
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Michael as he sits down for a conversation with Najwa Zebian. Najwa is an incredible author, poet, and speaker whose work has touched the hearts ...
3 Meditations For Stress
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Michael as he guides you through three separate meditations to be used when facing the stress of life. Each meditation focuses on a different foc...
4 Ways To Find Stillness In Chaos
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Michael explores the struggles and triumphs of resilience. While many of us pride ourselves on our ability to soldier through tough t...
4 Ways To Stay Calm At Work
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Michael as he guides you through the issue of workplace stress and gives you 4 practical tips to manage and prevent stress and stay calm at work....
In Conversation: Lisa Bilyeu
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Michael sat down with entrepreneur, producer, best-selling author, public speaker, and host Lisa Bilyeu for a conversation. The two discuss ...
4 Signs That You're Healing From Heartbreak
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Michael as he guides you through the ups and downs of heartbreak and shares practical tips and personal experiences to help you navigate the roll...
Sleep Meditation: Settling Into Sleep
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking a 2-week break and will be back on April 16, 2024. Enjoy this 30-minute subscriber guided meditation from Letting It Settle+ specificall...
5 Ways To Embrace Imperfection
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Michael delves into the topic of perfectionism and how it can hold us back in life. Drawing from personal experience, Michael ...
In Conversation: Chad Lawson
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Michael as he welcomes award winning pianist, composer and host of the popular podcast, Calm It Down, Chad Lawson to the podcast. Chad and Michae...
4 Ways To Be Kind In An Unkind World
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Michael confronts the perception of an unkind world perpetuated by news and social media. He explores the coexistence of kin...
How To Accept Yourself
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Michael this week as he explores the path to self-acceptance. In this episode, Michael compassionately guides listeners through the process of em...
How To Handle Change
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, Michael delves into the profound nature of change and the art of gracefully navigating its ebbs and flows. Change is inevita...
How To Get Mentally Stronger with Amy Morin, LCSW
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Michael as he welcomes to the podcast, Amy Morin. Amy is a psychotherapist, mental strength trainer and the award-winning host of the Mentally St...
Loving Kindness In Action
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Michael in this special Valentine's Day Meditation where he takes a deep dive into the Loving-Kindness meditation and explores the benefits and c...
5 Nightly Habits To Help Find Calm
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing on from last week's episode, Michael adds 5 new tools and tips to help you find your way to calm. This week, however, is focused on creatin...
5 Daily Habits To Help Find Calm
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finding calm is more important than ever, but knowing where to start can be challenging. Join Michael as he guides you through 5 things that you can i...
In Conversation: Emilie Leyes Brain Training Specialist
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, we join a recent conversation Michael had with Emilie Leyes - Emilie is a NYC-based brain training specialist and hypnosis pra...
Finding Pockets Of Joy
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we explore the essence of finding joy amid life's challenges. In a series of practical steps, Michael shares ways to begin t...
Preschool Lessons For Grownups
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Michael in this light-hearted episode as we journey back to preschool and rediscover the joy of play and unleashing our inner child. In the midst...
Intention Setting For A Calmer 2024
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the new year begins, Michael offers a fresh perspective on welcoming 2024. Rather than setting rigid resolutions, we explore finding the intentions...
New Year Vision Setting
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 resol...
Emotional Regulation and Self-worth with Dr. Chris Lee
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Michael as he welcomes to the podcast, Dr. Chris Lee, a neuroscientist, speaker, consultant, and emotional regulation rockstar. During this inter...
Coping with Loneliness - A Holiday Special
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The concept of loneliness, a universal emotion, takes center stage in today's episode, especially poignant as we enter the holiday season. Michael de...
Forgiveness - Part 2
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of our forgiveness series, Michael shares the transformative journey of Kate, his former client, as she navigates the intricate process of f...
The Value Of Forgiveness - Part 1
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 com...
Gratitude: How To Cultivate A Daily Practice Of Gratitude
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Thanksgiving special, Michael dives into the art of cultivating gratitude. In a world that often moves too fast, Michael offers simple yet pow...
The Power Of The Pause: 5 Easy Ways To Pause During A Busy Day
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
Allowing Anger: A Path To Embracing Anger
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the complexities of anger and explore ways to embrace and process this intense emotion mindfully. Learn how to recogniz...
Live Coaching: Navigating Grief and Loss
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Embracing Fear: How to Navigate Fear and Cultivate Resilience
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 mea...
Letting Go: How to Release Control and Surrender to the Unknown
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Empathy and Understanding: How Empathy and Understanding Can Help Develop Loving Kindness
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ex...
Live Coaching: How To Show Up Without Burning Out
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 epi...
Anxious Moments: How to Find Safety During Moments of Stress and Overwhelm
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode Michael explores different calming techniques that can be called upon during moments of stress and overwhelm. Finding calm in...
Cultivating Self Love: How to Develop a Practice of Care and Compassion for Yourself and Silence Negative Self-talk
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Finding Calm: How to Let It All Settle
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 gli...
Trailer - Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Find your calm and navigate the chaos of life with Michael Galyon, an experienced mindfulness instructor and certified professional coach. Receive act...