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Calm it Down

Calm it Down

Chad Lawson

há 5 dias

Borrowing Tomorrow

You’re sitting on the couch on a perfectly ordinary Sunday, but somehow your brain is already living on Tuesday. It’s in the meeting that hasn’t happened. Reading the result that hasn’t arrived. Rehearsing the conversation no one has started. We call it being prepared. But if Tuesday is going to ask something of you anyway, why are you letting it take Sunday too? Today, let’s figure out how to stop borrowing trouble from tomorrow and come back to the day we’re actually in. Join me as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.
18 de ago.

The Shelf in the Closet

Raise your hand if you have a shelf, drawer, or folder where unfinished things quietly collect. It's okay...no one's looking :) Well, we do the SAME thing emotionally, setting aside conversations, decisions, and old hopes without ever releasing them. Sure, they may be out of sight, but are they really out of mind?Let's dive in. Join me as we Calm it Down in 3…2…1.
há 6 dias · Bônus

Calm it Down Podcast: Morning Affirmations - The Day You Didn’t Plan

An invitation to meet the day that actually arrived rather than measuring it against the one you imagined.
11 de ago.

Running Late

You had plenty of time, and you still moved through the morning like the building was on fire. You are up and tidying before the credits finish, and you call it being busy.But what if the speed was never about the schedule, and slowing down would make you notice something you have been outrunning?Join me as we Calm it Down in 3…2…1.
17 de ago. · Bônus

Calm it Down Podcast: Morning Affirmations - The Unopened Bud

A reflection for the things that may be growing quietly, long before there is visible proof.
4 de ago.

The Almosts

You passed the exit again. The road toward the city you almost moved to, the job you almost took, the person you almost stayed with.It is strange how clearly you can picture that other life, and how much better lit it always seems. So why do the lives we never lived feel so perfect?Join me as we Calm it Down in 3…2…1.
28 de jul.

The Empty Chair

Sometimes it only takes one text message to change an entire evening. Plans get cancelled. The calendar shifts. And somehow, the empty chair across the table begins telling a story about your worth that was never true to begin with. This week, we explore the quiet difference between being alone... and believing you've been left behind. Listen in as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.
14 de jul.

The Weight of Being the Reliable One

You're the one everyone counts on. The one who remembers, follows through, and quietly carries more than anyone realizes. But what happens when being dependable becomes the only way you know how to be?This episode is about the hidden weight of always being the reliable one, and what it might look like to finally let someone carry something with you.Join me as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.
23 de jun.

The Long Game

Have you ever looked at your life and wondered why, after all the effort, nothing seems different? You keep showing up, doing the things you're supposed to do, waiting for some sign that it's working. But what if the most important changes don't arrive with a big moment? What if they're happening quietly, somewhere just outside your view? This week, we're talking about patience, progress, and the strange way growth likes to hide. Join me as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.
7 de jul.

Bad at Receiving

Someone compliments you, and before they’ve even finished, you’re already brushing it aside. Someone offers to help, and even though you’re overwhelmed, you say, “I’ve got it.”You know how to give kindness. You just don’t always know how to receive it.In this episode, we’ll explore why being cared for can feel strangely vulnerable, and why letting someone show up for you may be one of the kindest things you can offer them in return.Join me as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.
10 de ago. · Bônus

Calm it Down Podcast - Morning Affirmations: The First Sip

An invitation to be fully present for one of the small pleasures you usually hurry past.
21 de jul.

The Second Draft

Have you ever replayed a conversation from years ago and suddenly known exactly what you should have said? Maybe you're not really trying to rewrite the conversation. Maybe you're trying to make peace with the person you were when you had it. Join me as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.
16 de jun.

The Things That Hold You

What do you reach for when everything else feels uncertain? Not the big things. The small things. The familiar coffee mug, the same road home, a favorite song, a familiar voice. The things we return to without even thinking. Maybe there's a reason for that. Maybe the smallest things in our lives are holding more than we realize. Join me as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.
30 de jun.

When Help Isn't Helpful (From the Archive)

This week's episode comes from the Calm it Down archives. It's one of those conversations whose message feels just as relevant today as when it first aired.Have you ever tried to fix someone's problem, only to realize they weren't looking for a solution?We all want to help the people we love. But sometimes the support we offer isn't what they need most.In this episode, we'll explore the difference between fixing and simply being present, and how to support others without taking over.Join me as we Calm it Down in 3...2..1.
12 de mai.

Special Feature: Awakening — A Listening Companion

This week, something different. My new album, Awakening: The Stillness Within, is out. And instead of telling you about it, I want to listen to it with you. Track by track. Breath by breath. A quiet companion through nine pieces made in India.Cue up the episode, press play, and let’s Calm It Down in 3…2…1.
9 de jun.

Tender

You've learned to keep it together. To be the strong one. The steady one. The one who doesn't let things get to them. So you build walls. You thicken your skin. You tell yourself not to care quite so much. Because caring can hurt. Little by little, protecting yourself starts to feel like strength. But what if strength was never about hardening? What if the bravest thing you can do is stay soft in a world that keeps asking you to close?Join me as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.
3 de ago. · Bônus

Calm it Down Podcast: Morning Affirmations - The Body Keeps Showing Up

A reflection on meeting your body as a loyal companion rather than another project waiting to be improved.
14/02/2023

breathe: A Guided Meditation for Relaxation and Mindfulness

With the skies opening and my touring returning, some concert halls have asked me to lead a guided breath-work meditation before the shows. This is seriously one of my most favorite things ever! But one of the questions I get asked the most is "well, what's it like? what kind of experience?" In today's episode, I take listeners through a peaceful journey that is perfect for anyone looking to de-stress. We'll be focusing on our breath as we clear our minds and let go of any worries or concerns we may have. If you're new to meditation or just want someone to talk you through it, this episode is perfect for you! So grab your device, find a comfortable spot, and join me for some peace and tranquility. Let’s Calm it Down in 3..2..1.
5 de mai.

When You Don't Recognize Yourself

You catch your reflection and pause. Something feels off. The face is yours, but not quite familiar. You’ve been setting boundaries, saying no, showing up differently… and now there’s this quiet feeling you didn’t expect. Like you’ve lost something along the way. If growth has ever felt confusing, lonely, or even a little like grief… this episode helps you understand why. And how to move through it without losing yourself in the process. Let’s find out as we Calm it Down in 3…2…1.
27 de jul. · Bônus

Calm it Down Podcast: Morning Affirmations - Anger Is Telling You Something

A start to the week about reading anger as information—a signal about a crossed boundary or a value that matters.

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