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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May 22, 2023 • 28min
Poppy Delbridge on Creating the Life You Want
Set the tone for your day with Poppy Delbridge, the Tapping Queen and the UK’s leading tapper. Poppy and I talk about the power of tapping and how to use it to manifest the life that you want. I found this conversation super nourishing and am excited to share it with you all. Get her book ‘Tapping In: Manifest the life you want with the transformative power of tapping’ and check her out @poppydelbridge. Learn more at https://www.poppydelbridge.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
May 15, 2023 • 8min
Meditation: I Can’t Get Out of Bed (A Quick Power-Up)
Mornings can be tough. This is a power-up episode to get you out of bed and ease into your day. 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
May 10, 2023 • 15min
Meditation for Deep Sleep (An Evening Ritual)
Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? This practice is designed for the insomniacs of the world. Take time to care for yourself and prepare the body for deep sleep. Join TMR’s May Gathering! (It’s free!) This virtual gathering is all about ENERGY and will leave you feeling inspired to live in a way that nourishes you! Register 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
May 8, 2023 • 15min
Meditation: How to Have More Energy
Do you find yourself exhausted and depleted despite “doing all the right things”? Today’s episode explores the hidden ways in which we can have more energy. **Hint: It’s much subtler than food, exercise and sleep. Join TMR’s May Gathering! (It’s free!) This virtual gathering is all about ENERGY and will leave you feeling inspired to live in a way that nourishes you! Register 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
May 1, 2023 • 6min
Five Senses in Five Minutes
Connect with your environment and drop into the moment in just five minutes through the experience of your five senses. This is one of my favorite ways to return to the present and simply notice things as they are. 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
Apr 26, 2023 • 30min
Karen Lane on Grief & the Loss of Identity
Karen Lane is a London-based yoga instructor, Jazz Latin singer and voice coach. In today’s episode she shares with us a more vulnerable side. Karen opens up about the grief she’s been navigating as her daughters grow up and no longer need her as much. This conversation reminds us how important it is to carve out space and time to process our grief, regardless of how large or “small” it is. The conversation is followed by a meditation that invites you to be with what is- a reminder that we must let things be before we can let them go. Resources: Descent & Rising by Carly Mountain Connect with Karen here: https://www.voicemindbody.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/voicemindbodyuk/ Interested in her retreat? Check out all the info here: https://www.voicemindbody.co.uk/rising-woman-2023 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Apr 17, 2023 • 10min
Breathing for Inner Peace & Presence
Today we come back to our dear friend, the breath, to ground us into a state of relaxed presence. This breath technqiue is not only great for stopping anxiety in its tracks but for preventing chronic stress and overwhelm as well. Have any questions or requests? DM me @lillybalch ✨Are you enjoying TMR? Be sure to hit the subscribe button, rate and review! **TMR is sponsored 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
Apr 12, 2023 • 16min
Transcending Stress: Discover Calm in the Chaos
Whilst stress is a totally natural, normal, every day occurrence it can seriously get in the way and can eventually become chronic if we don’t take action to alleviate it. But lucky for you…mindfulness can be a fantastic way to manage our stress and keep it at bay. Want to dive deeper into stress management, unlock the secrets to conquering stress and breaking the stress-cycle? Be sure to register for this month's FREE monthly gathering, From Stress to Serenity on Wednesday, April 26th at 12pm EST. Have any questions or requests? DM me @lillybalch ✨ Are you enjoying TMR? Be sure to hit the subscribe button, rate and review! **TMR is sponsored 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
Apr 5, 2023 • 14min
Welcome "What Is"
When we pause and welcome what is we are opening ourselves up to the present in a very honest way. This practice encourages you to bring your whole self into the moment and accept exactly what is. Want to connect? Find me @lillybalch and www.lillybalch.com ***The Morning Ritual is sponsored 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
Apr 3, 2023 • 15min
To Begin Again
Meditation is a practice all about beginning again, remembering to come back to the moment, and remembering to come back to yourself. In today’s practice, we use the breath as an anchor point and work to refocus and realign. 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.trybetterhelp.com/TheMorningRitual for 10% off your first month of therapy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
