Lilly Macfarlane

Expanding Inward

Health EN ↓ 241 episodes

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 Balch sits down with teachers, artists, healers, and entrepreneurs to explore how their daily rituals help them stay grounded, c...

Author

Lilly Macfarlane

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Health

Podcast website

redcircle.com

Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

Finding Ease through the Breath 04.02.2021

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...

A Moment to Recharge 28.01.2021

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 Bet...

Soften into Yourself 18.01.2021

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...

Mindful Self-Care 11.01.2021

Carve out these few minutes to be easy on yourself; to practice kindness, compassion, and care. Relax, unwind, and reap the benefits of this short, sweet, mediation. If you enjoy The Morning Ritual, I would so appreciate it if you rated/reviewed/shared.  Schedule your FREE discovery call to discuss your wellness goals. Book here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call   ***The Morning Rit...

RESET pt 4: Planting Seeds (A Meditation for Manifesting) 31.12.2020

This is part 4 of RESET, a meditation on planting seeds, an opportunity to manifest from your deepest values and desires. Feel free to join me for a live guided meditation today (12/31 at 12p EST). Details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=133370792631 I hope to see you there!   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

RESET pt. 3: Opening up to Inspiration 30.12.2020

This is part 3 of RESET, a four-part series of releasing the old and opening up to the new, planting seeds of intention aligned with your authentic self. In today's episode, we will open up to some inspiration, open up to the idea of infinite possibilities, and expand the mind of what's possible. I hope you enjoy! Join me this Thursday 12/31 at 12p EST for a live guided meditation. Event d...

RESET pt 2: Letting Go 29.12.2020

Welcome back to RESET, a 4 part mini-series to release the old and open to the new, planting seeds of intention. Yesterday we observed, reflected, and cultivated a sense of acceptance, and today we let go of what no longer serves us. “In the process of letting go, you will lose many things from the past, but you will find yourself” Deepak Chopra. Join me this Thursday 12/31 at 12p EST for a live g...

RESET pt 1: Observe, Reflect and Accept 28.12.2020

This is the first of four episodes to rest, releasing the old and opening up to the new. This isn’t about putting pressure on yourself to set wild goals for the new year. Rather, this is a process of realizing what is worth releasing and setting the foundation for a fresh start. Essentially, planting seeds for the new year. In today's episode, we focus on laying down fertile soil through obser...

Metta Meditation 30.11.2020

In metta meditation, we direct lovingkindness toward ourselves and then expand that compassion outwards to include our loved ones and ultimately all beings everywhere. Start your week off with this refreshing medi and be sure to rate, review, or share if you enjoy!  Schedule your FREE discovery call to discuss your wellness goals. Book here: https://calendly.com/lilly-balch/discovery-call   ***The...

Living gratefully in difficult times 26.11.2020

In honor of US Thanksgiving, let’s discuss and meditate on gratitude…and what gratitude looks like in 2020. We must trigger our relaxation response, soften the body and mind in order to open up to feelings of appreciation. How can we hold space for exactly how we feel and still open up to gratitude?  This podcast is sponsored by Better Help, online therapy with licensed counselors, matched to meet...

7 minutes of stillness 20.11.2020

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. The Morning Ritual is sponsored by Better Help, online therapy with licensed counselors, matched to meet your wants and needs. To get started and also help out this podcast, use our code, and get 10% off your first month of therap...

Re-center & Rejuvenate 13.11.2020

Use this time to recenter, rejuvenate, and re-energize. An opportunity to take in the energy that you need. We’ll use breathwork and visualization to bring you back to center. If you enjoy these meditations please consider rating, reviewing, and/or sharing! Connect @themorningritualpodcast. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Embracing Change 11.11.2020

Change is the only constant we have. Embracing impermanence allows us to adapt to the new and release the desire to control. Use this time to open to the present and accept all the ebbs and flows. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Letting Go of Stuck Stress 09.11.2020

In today's episode, we use a combination of mindfulness and breathwork to release stuck stress and cultivate a sense of inner calm. From that state of peaceful presence let us set an intention for the rest of your day. This podcast is sponsored by Better Help, online therapy with licensed counselors, matched to meet your wants and needs. To get started and also help out this podcast, use our c...

Release The Mind Through Mantra 06.11.2020

Today we use a mantra to focus and calm the mind. A mantra, a word or phrase that is repeated during meditation, is one of my favorite tools to release the mind and ground down into the present. This podcast is sponsored by Better Help, online therapy with licensed counselors, matched to meet your wants and needs. To get started and also help out this podcast, use our code, and get 10% off your fi...

Finding Balance in Stressful Times 04.11.2020

There’s no doubt that these are stressful times. This meditation is designed for re-centering for rebalancing in times of chaos or uncertainty. We cannot control what is going on around us but what we can do is be proactive in coming back to our breath, returning to ourselves, and strengthen our muscles of resilience, of compassion, and shift our perspective. So let’s take this time to slow down t...

Facing Fear 02.11.2020

We return to an episode on fear from Season 1. We are taught to move away from fear when in reality, we must lean into our fears in order to release them. Just as a loved one or trusted friend may express their fears to us, we must step back, listen to, and hold compassion for our own.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

An Unhurried Presence 30.10.2020

Use this meditation as an invitation to slow down, to connect to your innate peace within, and cultivate an unhurried presence. This episode was inspired by a Lao Tzu quote, "nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished". I hope you find peace and compassion as you slow down and trust the unhurried presence within.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Awakening Vitality 28.10.2020

Explore a breath practice designed to revitalize and awaken you followed by a meditation on vitality. Like a reset button for the mind, approach your day with a sense of radiance. I hope you enjoy!  **New Space Music by Brian Eno Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Letting Go in 5 Mindful Minutes 26.10.2020

Take a few minutes out of your day to consciously let go of what no longer serves you. Release tension in both the body and the mind and open up to this very moment.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Spacious Mind 23.10.2020

The spacious mind has room for everything. Carve out this time to allow all things to be as they are and observe the expansive quality of your mind. If you enjoy these meditations please rate, review, or share. *New Space Music by Brian Eno Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Open up to the Present 21.10.2020

Release into the moment through breath and body awareness cultivating a sense of ease and presence. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Foundations of Mindfulness 19.10.2020

Explore the foundations of mindfulness as a pathway to live with greater presence, clarity and peace. If you enjoy these meditations please rate, review, or share!  This podcast is sponsored by Betterhelp, online therapy with licensed counselors, matched to meet your wants and needs. To get started and also help out this podcast, use our code, and get 10% off your first month of therapy. Visit Try...

Trusting Your Innate Wisdom 16.10.2020

Tap into your innate wisdom and basic goodness in today's meditation. If you enjoy these meditations check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/TheMorningRItual. Connect @themorningritualpodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Meditate for Improved Focus 14.10.2020

Today’s practice is designed to de-clutter your thoughts and sharpen your concentration. To bring you more clearly into the present. When done regularly this practice can increase your ability to focus.   If you enjoy these meditations please consider donating to my patreon page: www.patreon.com/TheMorningRItual Otherwise, rate, review, or share!   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran...

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