The Morning Ritual

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? Fear not. You can still register here.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 regular workout routine and missed a few morning meditations. While I appreciate the change of pace, it’s nice to pause and recenter amidst the holiday hustle & bustle.If you could use a bit of time and space to yourself here’s a mini practice to cultivate more inner stability and peace of mind: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? Fear not. You can still register here. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/themorningritual for 10% off your first month of therapy.Join our Substack community for more.You can also find TMR on Instagram, TikTok, & Youtube.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Katie Horwitch, writer, speaker, mindset coach, and women’s empowerment activist, talks about the two-part process of shifting self-talk, the concept of negative self-talk and limiting beliefs, developing self-love and self-worth, applying mindfulness techniques in everyday life, and embracing self-acceptance. She also reflects on living in New York City and offers advice to the younger self.

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 ***The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/themorningritual for 10% off your first month of therapy.Join our Substack community for more.You can also find TMR on Instagram, TikTok, & Youtube.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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} - "Think global, act local", Barron moves from NYC back to his hometown of Nowra, where he's teaching 1% of the community how to meditate.{6:50} - The process of becoming a Vedic Meditation teacher{8:35} - Big Self vs Small Self{13:41} - Learn about Barron's film 'Be Here Nowra'{21:52} - What is Vedic Meditation?{26:20} - What advice Barron would give to his 25 year-old selfClick here to learn more about Barron and his current project 'Be Here Nowra'.Join our Substack community for more.You can also find TMR on Instagram, TikTok, & Youtube.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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://redcircle.com/brands

Kate Kuss, the founder of Soul & Steady, shares with us the meaning of yin and yang and how to use this ancient philosophy to find more balance in our life. Kate also shares with us the motto that she has been living by for nearly 20 years! You can find Kate here at Soul & Steady. Register for TMR’s FREE 4-week series, ‘Into the Body’ Join our Substack community today!You can also find TMR on Instagram, TikTok, & Youtube.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today, we are experimenting and exploring different "anchor points" for our attention. This episode is designed to empower you to create your own unguided meditation practice.Register for TMR’s FREE 4-week series, ‘Into the Body’ Join our Substack community today!You can also find TMR on Instagram, TikTok, & Youtube.And if you haven’t already, be sure to hit the subscribe button! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

There's a certain type of stress that comes with needing to be in control. In today’s episode we explore the illusion of control followed by a meditation to surrender and soften. Download the journal prompts on control here: www.lillybalch.com/control And if you haven’t already, be sure to hit the subscribe button!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands