Calm it Down

Chad Lawson is a pianist and composer who turned his experience with anxiety into a podcast that genuinely feels like a deep breath. Calm it Down is a solo show with no guests, no interviews, and no filler. Just Lawson talking directly to you for about 8 to 11 minutes about emotional awareness, personal growth, and how to manage your mind when the world feels noisy. With 298 episodes and a 4.7-star rating from over 800 reviews, the show has found a dedicated audience of people who want something shorter and more reflective than the typical hour-long wellness interview. Lawson's background in music gives his delivery a natural sense of rhythm and pacing. He speaks slowly and deliberately, which might sound unremarkable, but in a podcast space full of high-energy hosts, it's genuinely refreshing. The show also includes bonus "Morning Affirmations" episodes that run just 2-3 minutes, designed to start your day with a bit of intention. These are surprisingly effective. Lawson doesn't try to be a therapist or a guru. He's just a guy who struggled with anxiety and found that talking through his feelings helped, and now he shares that process with listeners. Episodes drop weekly, the content is always clean, and there's something almost meditative about the format itself. It's the podcast equivalent of someone putting a hand on your shoulder and saying, "Hey, it's going to be okay."