Best Lilly Macfarlane Podcasts (2025)

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A Guided Practice for Steadiness & Ease 19:14

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3d ago19:14

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Today’s practice is all about stillness. We find stillness in the body in an attempt to find more stillness in the mind. This is a meditation technique known as Kaya Sthairyam, ‘kaya' meaning body and 'sthairyam' meaning stillness. While the mind will never be completely still, it can become more settled, more spacious, and less reactive. When the …

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Where Ancient Wisdom & Modern Science Meet with Therapist Coco Plank 35:47

12d ago35:47

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I'm joined by friend and fellow podcaster, Courtney Plank, also known as Coco. Coco is the founder of Coco Plank Therapy, where she draws on Buddhist Psychology and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to help clients break free from unhelpful patterns and create lives filled with purpose and connection.Through the lens of Buddhism and Yoga Philosoph…

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Breathwork to Build Resilience and Unlock Your Potential with Will Twigden 53:52

16d ago53:52

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Have you ever noticed how your breath changes when you’re stressed, anxious, or rushing through life? The way you breathe directly shapes the way you live. In this episode, I sit down with breathwork facilitator Will Twigden to explore how repatterning your breath can restore calm, release long-held tension, and open the door to a more authentic, p…

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Why Intuition Matters More Than Ever with Nikki Leader 46:39

22d ago46:39

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In this episode, Lilly sits down with psychic medium and healer Nikki Leader to talk about the power of intuition in our modern world. Nikki opens up about her personal journey through grief and awakening, how her psychic senses first came alive, and why she believes intuition is the superpower we all need, especially in an age of AI and informatio…

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Can Meditation Improve Your Relationships? 29:34

29d ago29:34

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Today’s episode explores how mindfulness and authentic communication can improve our relationships. This applies to ALL relationships, from partners, friends, family, to (most importantly) ourselves. Key takeaways: How mindfulness creates space to respond rather than react. Why authenticity in relationships starts with self-awareness. A simple fram…

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The Real Work of Meditation & Self Inquiry with Ally Bogard 1:00:21

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Ally Bogard reminds us that meditation isn’t about chasing calm. It’s about meeting yourself exactly where you are. Sometimes that’s relaxed, and sometimes it’s deeply uncomfortable. In facing what arises, we come closer to our truth. Ally shares insights from her book, The Quiet Teachers: Becoming a Student of Your Life, along with self-reflection…

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Welcome Back + My #1 Tip for Creating a Daily Practice that Actually Sticks 21:08

1M ago21:08

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Welcome to the new season of The Morning Ritual! In this episode we explore: What ritual means and why it matters The difference between the “Self” and the “self,” and why reconnecting with your capital-S Self is essential How my own journey with ritual began over a decade ago The daily practices that support me now Why it’s not about perfection, b…

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Season Finale: Savoring Stillness – A Meditation to Be with Yourself 13:49

4M ago13:49

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In this season finale, I take a few minutes to check in and share some exciting updates: I’m getting married next month (!), taking a short break from the podcast to fully savor the wedding and honeymoon, and lining up some truly special interviews for the next season, launching in August. Before I step away, I wanted to leave you with one final me…

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Power-Up Episode: Recalibrate & Realign 9:52

6M ago9:52

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Feeling out of balance? Recalibrate and align with what's important in today’s practice. This is more of a reflective exercise than anything else. Get comfortable, clear distractions and enjoy. As a thank-you for being part of our community, enjoy a free class at The Space, our yoga and sound healing studio in London. Use code TMRSPACE when booking…

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Sensuality, Shame & Shadow Work with Ashka Zasada 1:02:46

6M ago1:02:46

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What is shadow work, and how does it shape our relationship with pleasure? What might our judgments reveal about our own inner landscape? And how can we transform shame into personal power? This is one of the rawest/spiciest conversations we’ve had on The Morning Ritual. Charlene and I sit down with the incredible Ashka Zasada, whose work is all ab…

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Meditation: Alchemize Negative Emotions with this Simple Practice 14:24

7M ago14:24

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In this episode, we explore the practice of Metta meditation—sending loving-kindness to ourselves, loved ones, and even those we find difficult. Inspired by my recent conversation with astrologer Barrie Dolnick, this practice helps shift frustration and resentment into compassion and ease. #blessingsandpeace Want to learn more about the Spring Equi…

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Spring Equinox 2025 – What to Expect Astrologically with Barrie Dolnick 56:20

7M ago56:20

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March 20th marks the first day of spring—the Spring Equinox—often referred to as Mother Nature’s New Year. Katrina and I sit down with our astrologer, Barrie Dolnick, to explore how we can align with this powerful transition. In this episode, we discuss: What to expect as we move out of Mars retrograde and into the Spring Equinox How to embrace ecl…

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Meditation: Cleanse & Unblock Your Energy with Maureen Walsh 18:32

7M ago18:32

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In this guided meditation, Maureen Walsh invites you to connect with your own energy, offering a practice to cleanse, recharge, and unlock on a subtle, energetic level. Through gentle guidance, you’ll explore ways to nurture and protect your energetic field, leaving you feeling lighter, clearer, and more aligned. Learn more about Maureen and her wo…

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Understanding Intuition and Energy Work with Maureen Walsh 47:22

7M ago47:22

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In this episode of The Morning Ritual, I sit down with my energy healer Maureen Walsh- a multifaceted international artist, guide, and teacher who has dedicated the past two decades to immersing herself in the realms of yoga, meditation, art and mysticism. For the last ten years, she has been professionally practicing and refining her skills in the…

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Harness the Power of the Lunar New Year + A Fresh Start Meditation 18:20

8M ago18:20

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New Season! This is episode 1 of The Morning Ritual's 11th season and we're celebrating nature’s new year and the New Moon in Aquarius! In this episode, I explore how to make the most of this new chapter and realign with your deepest desires. Plus, in part two, I guide you through a meditation to ground you into this fresh cycle and open your mind …

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Meditation for the Winter Solstice + How to Set Intentions for 2025 14:49

9M ago14:49

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Meditate on the winter solstice and learn how to set intentions for 2025 in today’s episode. What to expect: Reflection prompts to release what no longer serves you. Guided visualization to set intentions for the year ahead. Embrace the stillness of the longest night of the year to pause, reflect, and realign. The solstice reminds us that even in t…

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Winter Solstice and 2025 Predictions with Astrologer Barrie Dolnick 54:31

9M ago54:31

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In today's episode Lilly and her co-host Katrina sit down with astrologer, tarot card reader, and author Barrie Dolnick. Known for her bestselling Simple Spells books, Barrie shares her journey from a high-paced marketing career in NYC to a life dedicated to guiding others through astrology and tarot. They cover: Barrie's shift from corporate life …

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Yoga Therapy: Bridging Mind, Body, and Spirit with Dana Slamp 26:48

10M ago26:48

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Lilly records with her mentor and longtime teacher, Dana Slamp, at her studio in London. Dana Slamp is the founder of NYC's premier Yoga Therapy School, Prema Yoga Institute. Lilly and Dana discuss the what, why, and how of yoga therapy. Towards the end of their conversation, Dana demonstrates what ‘motivational interviewing’ is and coaches Lilly i…

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A Focused Mind is a Happy Mind 10:31

10M ago10:31

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This episode was inspired by the widely known study ‘A Wandering Mind is an Unhappy Mind’ (check out the study below). Let’s slow down, focus the mind, and connect back to the present moment. Enjoying TMR? Rate, review, enjoy and as always feel free to reach out on Instagram @lillybalch. Discover more at www.lillybalch.com A Wandering Mind is an Un…

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East Forest on The Intersection of Music, Psychedelics, and Healing 32:19

11M ago32:19

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East Forest is a pioneering figure in the psychedelic music space, known for his innovative approach to combining music and sound with personal transformation. In today's conversation, East Forest shares how he got into the world of psychedelics, what it’s like hosting mushroom ceremonies and the power of combining sound and psychedelics in ceremon…

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Meditation for Confidence & Radiance 14:32

11M ago14:32

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Join Lilly Balch for a guided meditation designed to help you tap into your inner confidence and radiance. Through breathwork, visualization, and mindfulness, this practice will empower you to release fear, doubt, and insecurities, revealing the confident, radiant self that already resides within. This meditation will guide you in aligning with you…

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Mastering Healthy Boundaries and Overcoming Perfectionism with Boundary Boss Terri Cole 45:27

11M ago45:27

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I’m super excited to share today’s conversation with the incredible Terri Cole! Terri is a licensed psychotherapist and an expert in personal empowerment. With over two decades of experience, she has worked with a wide range of clients, from international pop stars to Fortune 500 CEOs, helping them break free from self-limiting behaviors and reclai…

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Meditation: Breathe, Release & Open 11:06

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What are you carrying? What can you release? In today's practice you're invited to use the breath to release the past and let go of judgment. Enjoying TMR? Rate, review and/or share with a friend. Want to connect? Reach out on www.lillybalch.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Lilly Macfarlane

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Do Nothing and Achieve Everything with Barron Hanson 37:40

12M ago37:40

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I loved having Barron back on the show. In today’s episode, we discuss: How meditation helped Barron navigate NYC’s hedonistic lifestyle His return to his hometown in Australia and his documentary 'Be Here Nowra' Vedic Meditation and the Maharishi Effect The concept of blending work with play How meditation can help you achieve more by doing less T…

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Bonus Ep: Autumnal Equinox Meditation 12:18

12M ago12:18

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Happy Fall! In today's episode we honor the Autumn Equinox, a moment of balance between day and night, light and dark, growth and decay. It invites us to honor this equilibrium within ourselves, to reflect on what has grown in our lives, and to release what no longer serves us. Get comfy and listen in. Download the Fall Worksheet here - www.lillyba…

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Meditation: Embracing Strong Emotions 11:59

1y ago11:59

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Enjoy this heart-centered meditation designed to help you acknowledge and care for whatever emotions arise with kindness and awareness. With the upcoming Full Moon in Pisces amplifying sensitivity and intuition, this is a powerful time for reflection and emotional release. Listen in to reconnect with your breath, identify your emotions, and offer y…

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Ray Duhaney on Non-Attachment & Quieting the Ego 56:42

1y ago56:42

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In this episode, I’m joined by Ray Duhaney, founder of Ve Kitchen—a highly acclaimed vegan restaurant in London—and an extraordinary yoga teacher. Ray shares his deeply personal journey, revealing the physical and emotional challenges he’s faced, including a debilitating hip injury that led him to discover yoga. Through his practice, Ray not only r…

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Walking Meditation: Mindfulness On-The-Go 14:30

1y ago14:30

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Let’s go on a walk together. And not just any old walk...a mindful walk. A walking meditation is a fantastic way to connect the body and mind while you’re on the go. Whether you hate sitting still to meditate or you simply don’t have the time to sit still this is a great alternative that still cultivates present moment awareness. Enjoying TMR? Rate…

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How to Manifest Anything You Want with Kelsey Aida 44:02

1y ago44:02

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Kelsey Aida shares her journey from overcoming depression to becoming a leading voice in the world of manifestation. Kelsey reveals practical strategies to help you manifest your heart's desires and uncover the underlying blocks that might be holding you back. Discover how to align with your true desires, navigate through resistance, and step into …

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Meditation: Protect Your Energy 11:02

1y ago11:02

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Join Lilly for a 10-minute meditation designed to protect and preserve your energy. You know how to care for your body and mind, now it’s time to care for your energy. By the end of this practice, you'll feel grounded, secure, and ready to carry this protective energy with you throughout your day. ----------------------- Connect with Lilly at www.l…

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Retreats, Sound Healing and Nurturing Creativity (with friends Charlene + Shruti) 43:56

1y ago43:56

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I’m joined by my friends Charlene Huskinson and Shruti Srivastava for a more casual episode, a blend of personal stories and practical advice. We talk about how we met, why we love retreats, and the ways in which we find rest and stillness in the busyness of life. Highlights: {1:15} How Charlene and I met and created The Space, our studio in London…

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Meditation: Seeing Clearly + Choosing Wisely 12:10

1y ago12:10

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In today’s episode, we delve into the two pillars of mindfulness: seeing clearly and choosing wisely. These pillars guide us in understanding the essence of meditation and its application in our daily lives. At its core, mindfulness is about arriving in the present moment and observing it exactly as it is, allowing us to align our actions with our …

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Reclaiming Your Power with Tracee Stanley 27:34

1y ago27:34

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Enjoy this soul-nourishing conversation with Tracee Stanley, author of the bestselling books “Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity” and “The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices & Rituals to Remember”. In today’s episode Tracee and I discuss: What is true Self (capital S) Reclaiming your personal power The ritual of mi…

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Welcome Back: Life Updates + 3 Takeaways from Starting a Business 14:37

1y ago14:37

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The Morning Ritual is BACK! In today’s episode, I share what I’ve been up to for the past 6 months, the three big lessons I've learned since taking a break from the show, and what to expect from the season ahead. I'm super excited to announce that I’ve opened a yoga and sound healing studio in London called The Space! Are you based in London or hav…

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Dana Slamp on What it Means to Recognize the Divine Within 38:04

1+ y ago38:04

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In today’s episode Dana Slamp talks about divinity and what it means to have a non-transactional relationship to the divine. Dana shares her recent experience of the divine mother and how that has changed her mindset completely. Write in your questions for us to address in part 2 to [email protected] Meanwhile, you can find Dana at danaslamp.com…

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Meditation: Caring for your WHOLE self 13:13

1+ y ago13:13

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In today's practice we invite our WHOLE self into this moment, caring for all the layers of our being. This meditation will leave you feeling grounded, relaxed and supported. Thank you for listening to The Morning Ritual. If you haven't already be sure to hit the subscribe button for more. Enjoying the podcast? Leave a review below! Join our Substa…

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Merging Spirituality & Business with Kara Ladd 45:50

1+ y ago45:50

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Kara Ladd is an award-winning multimedia entrepreneur & journalist known for her catalytic storytelling, purpose-driven thought leadership and boutique consultancy. In today's conversation, Kara and I talk about breaking the binary between spirituality and business, the daily rituals that help us prevent burnout and how to live with more alignment …

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Meditation: What is an ‘open heart’? 16:56

1+ y ago16:56

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Today’s episode is a guided meditation exploring what it means to live with an open heart. How can we release the weight and pressure of life and feel into an expansive, free, warm and open heart? You can find the journal prompts that go with today's practice here. Join our February Gathering: The Morning Ritual's February Gathering will be held on…

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How your mindset affects your physical health with Dr. Chiti Parikh 42:29

1+ y ago42:29

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Dr. Chiti Parikh, co-founder of the Integrative Health and Wellbeing at NewYork-Presbyterian in collaboration with Weill Cornell, has dedicated her life to combining the best of eastern and western medicine. In today’s episode we dive into the power that our mind has over our physical wellbeing, the seven ancient health secrets, mindful eating, and…

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Meditation: Learn to Respond, Not React 13:42

1+ y ago13:42

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Today's practice is all about responding versus reacting to life. Mindfulness allows us to see the space between stimulus and response and gives us the power to choose our response. I hope that you enjoy today's practice. Join our Substack community for more. You can also find TMR on Instagram, TikTok, & Youtube. ***The Morning Ritual is sponsored …

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Permission to Rest with Ashley Neese 34:31

1+ y ago34:31

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Ashley Neese is a renowned breathwork teacher, author, parent, and land steward. She has spent over a decade working at the intersections of embodiment, transformation, and renewal. In today’s conversation Ashley and I cover: {2:10} Ashley’s story and journey towards a more restful existence {6:25} What is rest? What is not rest? {10:20} Why do we …

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Meditation: Meet Yourself Where You Are 10:02

1+ y ago10:02

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This practice is an invitation to let go of perfectionism and allow yourself to be exactly where you are. By stopping the fight against how we wish to be, we can restore energy and shift our state more effectively than through striving and forcing. If you haven’t already, be sure to hit the subscribe button, rate + review! ***The Morning Ritual is …

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Elena Brower on Working with The Mind + Softening Time 36:06

1+ y ago36:06

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I’m so delighted to share the conversation that I had with Elena Brower. Mother, mentor, poet, artist, volunteer, bestselling author and host of the Practice You Podcast, Elena Brower has taught yoga and meditation since 1999. In today’s episode we discuss: 1:18 Elena’s new book Softening Time 3:55 Elena’s daily practices to help steady the mind 7:…

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Announcing Season 10 of TMR! (+ my favorite practice to start the year with) 6:14

1+ y ago6:14

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Happy New Year!! The next season of The Morning Ritual Podcast launches on January 10th and we’ll kick things off with our January Gathering on January 11th! The theme of January’s gathering: Heart-Centered Manifesting. I truly cannot wait. Please note, the January Gathering is FREE for all of our paid subscribers on substack. Not a paid subscriber…

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Gift yourself space + time 10:15

1+ y ago10:15

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Hello there! Just popping in to say happy holidays and a very merry Christmas. Your support for The Morning Ritual throughout the past year has meant a lot, I’m excited to share more with you in 2024. During this time of the year, my rituals take on a different form. The days become less structured, and so do my mornings. I've taken a break from my…

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Meditation: Appreciation & Joy 12:54

2y ago12:54

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In today's episode we explore the interconnectedness of gratitude and joy. For many of us, we spend more time focusing on the things we don't have versus appreciating all that we do. This is an invitation to pause and cultivate more appreciation. COMING JANUARY 2024- TMR's Manifestation Workshop. Join the waitlist here. ***The Morning Ritual is spo…

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How to Shift Your Self-Talk with Katie Horwitch 51:06

2y ago51:06

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Katie Horwitch and I dive into self talk; what it is, how to identify it, what causes negative self-talk and how to shift it. Katie is a writer, speaker, mindset coach, and women’s empowerment activist. In today’s episode we cover: 1:45 The two part process of shifting ‘Self-Talk’ 7:40 What even is ‘Self-Talk?’ 12:15 My own example of negative self…

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Getting Back Into the Energy of Trust 19:08

2y ago19:08

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Learn to trust yourself, silence external opinions, and embrace authenticity. In today's episode we work on getting into the flow of trust and openness. From there we use meditation to shift from fear to trust. Want to take this practice further? Download the FREE journal prompt that goes with today's episode: https://www.lillybalch.com/trust ***Th…

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Big Self Versus Little Self with Barron Hanson 34:33

2y ago34:33

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Barron Hanson, filmmaker and meditation teacher, shares with us the process of connecting to the expansive "big self" and how to move beyond the limited "little self." It was great catching up with Barron and I hope you enjoy the convo as much as I did. In today's episode we cover: {3:37} - When and why Barron picked up a meditation practice {5:00}…

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Mindful Movement: 15-Minute Morning Stretch 16:26

2y ago16:26

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Wake up mindfully with this 15-minute guided morning stretch. This practice is to be done laying down and encourages a sense of presence and relaxation as you move. You can think of this as a moving meditation. I hope you enjoy! Join our Substack community for more. You can also find TMR on Instagram, TikTok, & Youtube. Advertising Inquiries: https…