The Morning Ritual
Lilly Macfarlane
For centuries, rituals have offered a sense of structure, meaning, and clarity in daily life. The Morning Ritual is a podcast devoted to exploring the power of daily practices. Here, we believe that transformation doesn’t happen in a single moment, but in the quiet, consistent choices we make every day. By showing up for ourselves through ritual, we learn how to show up more fully for our relationships, our work, our communities — and the world.Each week, host Lilly Macfarlane sits down with teachers, artists, healers, and entrepreneurs to explore how their daily rituals help them stay grounded, clear, and aligned with their purpose. This podcast isn’t just for early risers or seasoned meditators. It’s for anyone curious about living with more presence, depth, and integrity. Rate, review & most importantly, enjoy! Let's connect! Don't be shy, please reach out on: www.lillybalch.com Instagram: @_themorningritual https://substack.com/@themorningritualThe Morning Ritual is produced by The Space (London).
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Dec 20, 2022 • 16min
Harmoniously Giving and Receiving
Feeling depleted from a long to-do list, holiday gatherings, work deadlines and/or financial stress? Give yourself this time to check in and nourish yourself. This meditation explores how we can dinf harmony in giving and received. While giving is so important and fulfilling if we don’t counterbalance that with receiving, we can find ourselves burnt out and depleted. Although this practice is inspired by the holidays, this meditation is great to do all year round. Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Please rate, review, and/or share! Interested in trying betterhelp? Simply visit betterhelp.com/themorningritual to get 10% off your first month of therapy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dec 7, 2022 • 15min
Permission to Pause with Jenn Tardif
“Permission to pause... because when we move half as fast, we notice twice as much”. In today’s episode, Jenn Tardif, the founder of the mindful collective 3rd Ritual is here to guide you through a meditation to pause, reflect, and open up to a more abundant state of being. Want to connect with Jenn? Check out www.3rdritual.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Nov 1, 2022 • 17min
Getting Out of Your Head
This meditation uses a body scan to get you out of your head and back into your body. We also explore a technique called 50/50 which is a wonderful way to take mindfulness off the meditation cushion and into your life! The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp is an online therapy service that easily matches you with a therapist to meet your specific wants and needs. If you’re interested simply visit www.betterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual and you’ll receive 10% off your first month of therapy! Want to connect? Simply visit www.lillybalch.com or @lillybalch on instagram. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Sep 19, 2022 • 15min
15-Minute Meditation for Stress Relief
Stress is a normal, unavoidable, and (dare I say) necessary, part of life. While we can’t get rid of it, we can change our relationship to it. In today’s meditation we explore how to not get caught up in or overwhelmed by our stress. If you find these meditations help please rate, review, and/or share! It helps me more than you know. The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp is an online therapy service that easily matches you with a therapist to meet your specific wants and needs. If you’re interested simply visit www.betterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual and you’ll receive 10% off your first month of therapy! Want to book your FREE discovery call? Simply visit www.lillybalch.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
May 10, 2022 • 13min
Pre-Work Meditation
This meditation is designed to focus and concentrate your mind before starting your work day. Want to schedule your free discovery call? Book here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call Interested in The Countryside Retreat this June? Learn more: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/3-day-restorative-countryside-weekend-retreat-lilly-balch-sophie-hardy-thurgarton-27260342 ***The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mar 28, 2022 • 16min
Journey Through the Chakras
This guided meditation takes you on a journey through the seven main energy centers of the body, also known as the chakras. Think of this as an exercise in getting to know each chakra, an important first step in bringing each energy center into balance. When our chakras are balanced we open ourselves up to greater health, vitality, freedom, and overall well-being. Want to schedule your free discovery call? Book here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call Enjoying TMR? Rate, review, enjoy and as always feel free to reach out on Instagram @lillybalch. Discover more at www.lillybalch.com **TMR is ponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.trybetterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mar 11, 2022 • 28min
Balancing Energies & Finding Equilibrium
As we transition from winter to spring it’s important that we ground down, balance our energies and find equilibrium within. I’m so pleased to share this interview I had with London-based meditation teacher, Laurent Roure. Want more information on Laurent? Check out his website at www.yogalaurent.com Interested in your FREE discovery call? Book a session here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call?month=2022-03 -OR- at www.lillybalch.com ***The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Feb 14, 2022 • 7min
Quick Power-Up
Take 5 minutes to relax, recharge, and connect to your internal strength. This meditation is designed to leave you feeling alert and aware yet relaxed at the same time. I hope you enjoy. Want to schedule your free discovery call? Book here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call Interested in The Countryside Retreat this June? Learn more: https://36i7qbzyob4.typeform.com/to/CtwhRxiy ***The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Feb 7, 2022 • 14min
What's the Rush?
Explore how slowing down and taking the time to do nothing can (ironically) make us more productive. If you’ve been feeling rushed lately, this episode is for you. I hope you enjoy! And if you do, be sure to rate, review and/or share. Want to schedule your free discovery call? Book here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call Interested in The Countryside Retreat this June? Learn more: https://36i7qbzyob4.typeform.com/to/CtwhRxiy ***The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jan 31, 2022 • 13min
Exploring the Exhale (great for anxiety!)
In today's practice, we explore how the breath (specifically the exhale) can help us calm down. Schedule your FREE discovery call to discuss your wellness goals. Book here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call Interested in The Countryside Retreat this June? Learn more: https://36i7qbzyob4.typeform.com/to/CtwhRxiy ***The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
