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Chad Lawson

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

Calm it Down

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

A Monday reality check on the difference between true urgency and anxiety-driven rushing.

Everything Feels Urgent When You're Overwhelmed

That thing that once helped you get through might now be quietly holding you back.

In this episode, we talk about what it feels like to outgrow old coping strategies and how to let them go with compassion instead of shame.

Sometimes growth means thanking the armor that kept you safe, then gently setting it down as we Calm it Down in 3…2…1.

When You Outgrow Your Coping Mechanisms

A Monday acknowledgment that sometimes our effort becomes the obstacle to what we want.

The Exhaustion of Constant Effort

Do you ever feel like you’re always supposed to be working on yourself? Another book. Another habit. Another thing to fix.

In this episode, we talk about the hidden weight of constant self-improvement and why giving yourself permission to pause might be the most healing step of all.

Let’s let go together, as we Calm it Down in 3…2…1.

The Pressure to Always Be “Working On Yourself”

A Monday exploration of how letting go can be an expression of love rather than abandonment.

The Difference Between Letting Go and Giving Up

Ever find yourself staring at a task and thinking, “If I can’t do it perfectly, what's the point of even trying!”?In this episode, we’re letting go of that all-or-nothing pressure. Because real progress? It’s rarely glamorous. It’s usually quiet, clumsy, and small. But it still counts.So if you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment… this is your sign to stop waiting.Let’s talk about how tiny, honest steps can shift everything—no spotlight needed.Listen in as we Calm It Down in 3…2…1.

Imperfect Progress: Why Small Steps Matter

A Monday invitation to practice looking with curiosity instead of judgment.

Calm it Down: Morning Affirmations - Looking Without Judging

Drivers license, check. Graduation, check. College (if that’s your thing) check, career, pets, family, kids, grandkids you have an endless array of boxes to choose from if you so desire. 

Our attention is so often dialed in on the preconceived 'happened' that we miss the happening all together. But today I propose that maybe while we're waiting for those milestones in life to happen, we're missing what's really happening while we're waiting.

Missing it While Waiting

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