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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Jan 17, 2022 • 14min
Shift Stagnant Energy
Explore how inner visualization and breath can not only connect you to your energetic body but also work to clear and shift any stagnancy you find there. 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
Dec 23, 2021 • 15min
Defuse Holiday Stress
Navigate holiday stress and anxiety with this straightforward, mindfulness meditation. When we’re stressed out, we tend to get stuck in our heads and less so in our bodies. In today’s practice, we use the breath and our awareness of the body to release, let go and unwind. Want to connect? Reach out at lillybalch.com or @lillybalch on InstagramAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dec 2, 2021 • 19min
Inner Spaciousness: Expanding Your Container
In this practice, we explore this concept of expanding our container and creating more space within to hold the inevitable wide range of emotions, stressors, challenges, and desires. Want to connect? Reach out @lillybalch or at www.lillybalch.com Schedule your FREE discovery call to discuss your wellness goals. Book here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call ***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
Nov 24, 2021 • 17min
Sitting with Desire
In today’s episode, we discuss and meditate on how to sit with desire, and why we would even want to bring mindfulness into moments of craving. Desire couldn’t be any more natural, we all seek pleasure, and we all want to satisfy our cravings. And while there’s nothing wrong with that, observing, understanding, and working with our desires can be so important to living a happy, healthy life. So I hope you enjoy this meditation and if you do please rate, review, share. Requests? Comments? Questions? Reach out @lillybalch or find me at www.lillybalch.com Music by Brian Eno- New Space MusicAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mar 2, 2021 • 13min
Transcend Stress with Deep Rest
Drop into a state of deep relaxation with this meditation inspired by the practice of Yoga Nidra, otherwise known as yogic sleep. This practice can be done in the morning or in the evening to aid in falling asleep. Schedule your FREE discovery call to discuss your wellness goals. Book here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call ***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 22, 2021 • 11min
Cleanse & Clear Your Energy
Release anything you’ve picked up that doesn’t serve you or simply just isn't you. You will likely leave this meditation feeling lighter, freer, more energized, and connecting to yourself. Schedule your FREE discovery call to discuss your wellness goals. Book here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call ***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 15, 2021 • 7min
Gratitude Power-Up
This is a power-up episode for you, to take a pause and reset with gratitude. I hope you enjoy! “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” -Viktor Frankl Schedule your FREE discovery call to discuss your wellness goals. Book here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call ***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 4, 2021 • 12min
Finding Ease through the Breath
Just as we release physical tension through movement, let us release energetic tension through the breath. This 10-minute meditation will leave you feeling relaxed and at ease. If you enjoy The Morning Ritual please consider sharing with a friend. Schedule your FREE discovery call to discuss your wellness goals. Book here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call ***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 28, 2021 • 8min
A Moment to Recharge
When our focus is fixated on the external world it can leave us feeling depleted, take this time to focus your attention inward as a means to recharge and restore. If you enjoy The Morning Ritual, please rate, review, and/or share. Schedule your FREE discovery call to discuss your wellness goals. Book here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call ***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 18, 2021 • 18min
Soften into Yourself
This meditation is an offering for you to relax into your authentic self, letting go of anything that isn’t you. We explore softening the front body, brightening the back, and allowing the heart to be courageous and open. If you’re enjoying these meditations and would like to see more please consider visiting my Patreon page- https://www.patreon.com/TheMorningRItual Schedule your FREE discovery call to discuss your wellness goals. Book here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call ***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
