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Chad Lawson

Helping you calm the mind in a world full of noise.

Calm it Down

Have you ever felt alone, even when you're surrounded by people?Loneliness isn’t just about being by yourself. It’s about feeling disconnected.In this episode, we’ll talk about the quiet ache of feeling unseen in relationships. Why being near someone isn’t the same as feeling close.And how to start building the kind of connection where you feel truly understood.Listen in as we Calm it Down in 3…2…1.

The Loneliness Inside Togetherness

A Monday exploration of when and why we lose self-trust, and how we can begin rebuilding it.

Calm it Down: Morning Affirmations - When You Stopped Trusting Yourself

Have you noticed how easy it is to lose yourself in relationships? Saying yes when you really mean no. Laughing when you don’t feel light. Shrinking so someone else can feel bigger. This episode explores why we do it, what it costs us, and how to find your way back to yourself without losing love, as we Calm it Down in 3…2…1.

How to Stop Abandoning Yourself in Relationships

A Monday reality check about the difference between supporting others and taking on their burdens.

The Weight That Isn't Yours

Few things hurt more quietly than being misunderstood, especially by the people you love most.

In this episode, we talk about why being truly seen matters so much, how misunderstanding can shape the way we see ourselves, and how to find peace in knowing that not everyone will understand your story the way you wish.

Let’s Calm it Down in 3…2…1.

The Ache of Being Misunderstood

A Monday invitation to notice the stories we tell ourselves and question their accuracy.

Calm it Down: Morning Affirmations - The Narrator in Your Head

Not all grief comes from what we lose. Some grief comes from what never happened, the life you imagined, the love that never came, the path that never opened.

This episode holds space for that quiet kind of sadness. It offers words for what’s hard to name and reminds you it’s okay to mourn what might have been.

Let’s Calm it Down in 3…2…1.

The Grief of Things That Never Happened

A Monday invitation to drop the exhausting performance of trying to be impressive.

Calm it Down: Morning Affirmations - The Performance You Can Finally Drop

Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, and I sat down to talk about the power of meditation and why Transcendental Meditation has such a profound effect on the nervous system.

I’ve been practicing TM since reading Catching the Big Fish in 2017, and it completely changed how I approach stillness, creativity, and calm.

Listen in as we celebrate World Mental Health Day 2025 and explore how a few minutes of silence can truly change your life.

The Science of Stillness with Bob Roth | Calm It Down

Ever notice that the more tired you are, the harder it is to actually rest?That’s because rest isn’t just physical. It’s emotional too. And it takes trust. Trust that things can wait, trust that you can stop for a moment.

In this episode, we’ll look at the quiet beliefs that make rest feel so difficult, and how learning to receive rest can be just as powerful as learning to give effort, as we Calm it Down in 3…2…1.

Why Rest Feels So Hard When You Need It Most

Ever found solace under a cloudy sky? In this episode of Calm it Down, we delve into the hidden beauty of life's grayer days. Discover how embracing these moments can bring unexpected growth and tranquility. Join me for some reflection into understanding and appreciating the quiet, profound lessons hidden in the clouds. Tune in to uncover the strength in stillness and the wisdom in life's softer shades as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1.

Embracing the Gray: Finding Peace in Cloudy Days

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