The Morning Ritual

“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

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

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

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

The Morning Ritual joines forces with The Penny Drops Podcast to explore doing less. "Doing less enables us to confront our true nature, receive more, and learn from the experience.” In today's conversation, Laurent and I break down the seven tips to doing less and receiving more on both a physical and subtle level.  Close out your summer and prepare for fall with the Countryside Retreat, running September 1-3rd in Nottinghamshire, UK.  Learn more here. Laurent will be there leading a restorative yoga nidra class. You don't want to miss this! 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.  Check out The Penny Drops Podcast here.  Enjoy The Morning Ritual? Be sure to hit the subscribe button and connect on instagram @_themorningritualAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The only constant in life is change and when we resist that we end up suffering. Let go of reistance and surrender to the ever changing nature of life. Register for TMR's (FREE) June Gathering here: https://36i7qbzyob4.typeform.com/to/iax0LIFQ?typeform-source=www.lillybalch.com  Enjoying TMR? Rate, review, enjoy and as always feel free to reach out on Instagram @lillybalch. Discover more at www.lillybalch.com  **TMR 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

In this episode we’re joined by Day Schildkret, an artist, teacher and author of the bestselling book, ‘Morning Altars’. We explore the power of creativity, the importance of process over product, and the reality of impermanence. At the end of the episode Day shares 3 tangible tips to managing change, big or small. I hope you enjoy!  Learn more and connect with Day at https://www.dayschildkret.com/ and on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/morningaltars/  Check out Day’s Bestselling Books: Hello, Goodbye: 75 Rituals for Times of Loss, Celebration & Change https://www.morningaltars.com/hellogoodbye Morning Altars: A 7-Step Practice to Nourish Your Spirit Through Nature, Art and Ritual https://www.morningaltars.com/morningaltarsbook  Sign up for the June Gathering (PURPOSE) here: https://36i7qbzyob4.typeform.com/to/iax0LIFQ?typeform-source=www.lillybalch.com  Enjoying TMR? Rate, review, enjoy and as always feel free to reach out on Instagram @lillybalch. Discover more at www.lillybalch.com  **TMR 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

Fear, we all experience it. Whether a fear is totally irrational or not, it can be incredibly debilitating and stop us from feeling good and living our best lives. Take these 15 minutes to transform any fear, doubt, worry or uncertainty into acceptance. Sign up for the June Gathering (PURPOSE) here: https://36i7qbzyob4.typeform.com/to/iax0LIFQ?typeform-source=www.lillybalch.com  Enjoying TMR? Rate, review, enjoy and as always feel free to reach out on Instagram @lillybalch. Discover more at www.lillybalch.com  **TMR 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

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, review, enjoy and as always feel free to reach out on Instagram @lillybalch. Discover more at www.lillybalch.com  **TMR 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

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  **TMR is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy.  A Wandering Mind is an Unhappy Mind- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21071660/  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands