
The Morning Ritual
For centuries, rituals have been used to bring order and clarity to daily activity. The Morning Ritual is a meditation podcast intended to do just that. Each episode includes a centering meditation to bring more ease, balance, and joy into your mornings, and ultimately into your lives. Please note, you don’t have to be a morning person or a meditator! This podcast is for all.
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Latest episodes

Aug 28, 2023 • 16min
Meditation: Want To Be a Better Listener? Try This!
This simple yet effective technique is an easy way to integrate deeper listening into your daily life. This meditation will leave you feeling present, connected to yourself and ready to connect more deeply with others. DOWNLOAD THE FREE 'Become a Beter Listener' Worksheet + 2 reflective prompts here: http://www.lillybalch.com/activelistening Today’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy by going to www.trybetterhelp.com/themorningritual Let's Connect Join the community https://themorningritual.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profile or shoot me a DM on instagram @lillybalch And if you haven’t already, be sure to hit the subscribe button! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Aug 21, 2023 • 14min
Meditation: Embrace Not Knowing
Mindfulness teaches us to sit with “not knowing” as a way to be more open and alive to the present moment. We can’t possibly know what's going to happen in the next moment so we can make our lives a lot more enjoyable if we can embrace the unknown. Today’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy by going to www.trybetterhelp.com/themorningritual Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Be sure to subscribe and connect with me on instagram @lillybalch for more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Aug 14, 2023 • 8min
Meditation: Find Clarity Through Stillness
Balance out all the doing with 7 minutes of stillness. Moments of mindful stillness allow your body and mind to relax and all you to open up to our fullest, wisest self. Have any feedback? We would love to hear from you. Access the feedback form here. Today’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy by going to www.betterhelp.com/themorningritual Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Be sure to subscribe and connect with me on instagram @lillybalch for more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Aug 7, 2023 • 10min
Meditation: Discover Your Purpose
Inspired by my recent conversation with CEO of Perform with Purpose, Ariel Naftali, this meditation explores the three questions you should be asking yourself to discover your purpose. This practice can be done seated, laying down or even walking! Have any feedback? We would love to hear from you. Access the feedback form here. Today’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy by going to www.betterhelp.com/themorningritual Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Be sure to subscribe and connect with me on instagram @lillybalch for more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Aug 2, 2023 • 36min
How to Find and Fulfill Your Purpose with Ariel Naftali
Ariel Naftali (CEO of Perform with Purpose) and I discuss the three pillars of your purpose map, imposter syndrome and practical steps to fulfilling your purpose. If you're seeking more purpose in your life this episode is for you!! Connect with Ariel at https://performwithpurposecoaching.com/ and book a call with her here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?appointmentType=19224529&owner=21563686 Today’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy by going to www.betterhelp.com/themorningritual Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Be sure to subscribe and connect with me on instagram @lillybalch for more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jul 31, 2023 • 15min
Meditation: Boost Self-Confidence and Know Your Worth
How can meditation help you build self-confidence, know your worth and shed-self doubt? Listen in to find out. In today’s episode we explore the importance of getting to know your inner-critic and how changing your relationship to your thoughts is KEY to building confidence. Download the FREE Inner Critic worksheet & journal prompts here: https://www.lillybalch.com/innercritic Today’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy by going to www.betterhelp.com/themorningritual Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Be sure to subscribe and connect with me on instagram @lillybalch for more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jul 26, 2023 • 34min
Embodiment and Understanding Your 'Window of Tolerance' with Carly Mountain
“When our lives fall apart, we often feel broken, ashamed and deeply alone. What if you knew that, despite the uniqueness of your own experiences, each stage of the process was universal, that it was mapped out in a myth thousands of years old?” This is the premise of Carly Mountain’s latest book, “Descent & Rising”. Carly is a psychotherapist, a psychosexual somatic therapist, breathworker and writer. In today’s conversation we explore what the descent and rising is, what embodiment is and how to stay within your “window of tolerance”. Learn more about Carly and grab your copy of "Descent & Rising" here: https://carlymountain.com/ Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Be sure to subscribe and connect with me on instagram @lillybalch for more. The Morning Ritual is sponsored by AG1. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to https://www.drinkAG1.com/THEMORNINGRITUALAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jul 19, 2023 • 16min
Meditation: The What, Why & How of Self-Acceptance
Most of us have trouble accepting ourselves just the way we are. However, self-acceptance is absolutely essential for living our healthiest, happiest lives. In today’s episode we explore self-acceptance, why it's essential, and how it relates to meditation. I hope you enjoy! Download the FREE worksheet with journal prompts and my *hot tip* to cultivating more self-acceptance: https://www.lillybalch.com/selfacceptance Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Be sure to subscribe and connect with me on instagram @lillybalch for more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jul 3, 2023 • 7min
Meditation: 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. Enjoy The Morning Ritual, please consider giving back by leaving a review :) ***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

Jun 28, 2023 • 40min
The Power of Setting Intentions with Jeff Kober
In today's episode, actor and meditation teacher Jeff Kober talks about the importance of setting intentions, being self centered versus centered in self, trasnceding ego, and how to shift out of a scarcity mindset. Learn more about Jeff here. Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Be sure to subscribe and connect with me on instagram @lillybalch for more. The Morning Ritual is sponsored by AG1. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/THEMORNINGRITUAL. That’s drinkAG1.com/THEMORNINGRITUAL. Check it out. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands