Reconnect with Your Power & Show Up Fully for Life
In today’s episode, I sit down with the founders of Before the Lights, a London-based gym that specializes in preparing people for high-performance creative work, from TV and film to live performance — and life itself. We explore how meditation can help you reconnect with your inner energy and show up fully in your life.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How meditation helps reclaim your energy and presence.The concept of the Capital S Self — connecting with your true essence.The benefits of yoga nidra, breathwork, and sound healing.How daily meditation can translate to better focus, calm, and creativity in your everyday life. IIf you loved this episode, check out Before the Lights Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and consider leaving a review :) ------------------------------------For (free!) meditations visit my substack.Loving the podcast? Leaving a rating or review helps more than you know—it truly makes our day.You can also find TMR on Instagram, TikTok, & Youtube.The Morning Ritual is produced by The Space (London) with end to end video production by Charlene Huskinson.-----------------------------------------TMR is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Head to www.cozyearth.com and use my code RITUAL for up to 20% off!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Reclaiming Rest: A Meditation for Deeper Sleep (An Evening Ritual)
This guided Yoga Nidra practice invites you to unwind, release tension, and prepare the mind and body for deep, restorative rest. Whether you’re easing into sleep or craving a moment of calm before bed, this meditation will help you soften into stillness and reclaim your natural rhythm of rest.You can also enjoy this practice in the afternoon, a dreamy way to reset during that mid-day lull. Think of it as a guided nap: a moment to consciously rest, recharge, and return to your day with renewed clarity and ease.---------------------------'Reclaiming You' begins on November 5th. Learn more here. I’m inviting 10 women to join me for the very first round of ‘Reclaiming You’', a 28-day virtual journey designed to help you reclaim your energy, reconnect with yourself, and return to a steady rhythm of daily practice. What you get:1:1 Intention-Setting CallPersonalized Morning Ritual to practice for the 28-daysThree Gatherings (75-mins each)1:1 Connection CallsDigital Ritual E-BookAccountability & ConnectionLearn more and apply here.------------------------------For (free!) meditations visit my substack.Loving the podcast? Leaving a rating or review helps more than you know—it truly makes our day.You can also find TMR on Instagram, TikTok, & Youtube.The Morning Ritual is produced by The Space (London) with end to end video production by Charlene Huskinson.-----------------------------------------TMR is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Head to www.cozyearth.com and use my code RITUAL for up to 20% off!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Understanding Rest, Relaxation, and Better Sleep with Laurent Roure
Lilly sits down with Laurent Roure to explore what it truly means to rest. Together they unpack the difference between rest and relaxation, the stages of relaxation, and how breath, awareness, and gentle somatic movement support the nervous system. They also discuss insomnia, anxiety, and burnout—examining the emotional and physical roots of sleeplessness and how to restore healthy circadian rhythms.If you’re craving deeper rest or better sleep, this conversation offers science-informed guidance to help you unwind and reconnect.In this episode, we explore: What does ‘grounding’ even mean?The difference between rest and relaxationThe stages of relaxation and how to move through themHow breath, awareness, and gentle movement support the nervous systemThe emotional and somatic roots of insomnia and burnoutUnderstanding circadian rhythms and how stress disrupts themPractical ways to set yourself up for better sleep—from the moment you wakeJoin Laurent at The Space in London on Saturday, October 25th for his One Day Restorative Retreat.Learn more about Laurent here. -----------------------------------------For (free!) meditations visit my substack.Loving the podcast? Leaving a rating or review helps more than you know—it truly makes our day.You can also find TMR on Instagram, TikTok, & Youtube.The Morning Ritual is produced by The Space (London) with end to end video production by Charlene Huskinson.-----------------------------------------TMR is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Head to www.cozyearth.com and use my code RITUAL for up to 20% off!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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How to Shift Your Self-Talk for More Clarity & Joy with Jenny Conway
Your self-talk is the foundation of how you show up for your life and your beliefs shape your reality. In today’s episode, I sit down with mindset coach and business mentor Jenny Conway to explore how we can shift our inner dialogue to live more in alignment with our values and desires.Jenny, founder of Evamoso, helps women wake up to their lives before a wake-up call. Together, we explore the power of self-talk and how the words we use with ourselves shape our confidence, energy, and clarity. Jenny shares simple, practical ways to begin shifting from criticism to compassion.She also offers tactical coaching tools you can start using today. from grounding practices to subtle mindset shifts that bring more ease and purpose into your life. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed by the daily grind, or simply ready for a reset, this episode will help you pause, reconnect, and speak to yourself with more clarity.Learn more about Jenny here: www.evamoso.com and connect with here at @evamoso_wellnessGet your complimentary 'Self Limiting Belief Exercise' here. --------------------------For (free!) meditations visit my substack.Loving the podcast? Leaving a rating or review helps more than you know—it truly makes our day.You can also find TMR on Instagram, TikTok, & Youtube.The Morning Ritual is produced by The Space (London) with end to end video production by Charlene Huskinson.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Why Meditation Sometimes Doesn’t Work (and What to Do Instead)
In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that rarely gets talked about: the moments when meditation doesn’t actually help (and may even make things worse). I share my own experience of forcing meditation when my nervous system was in overdrive, and why stillness felt more like frustration than support. Together we’ll explore why meditation isn’t a one-size-fits-all tool, the role of the nervous system in making stillness possible, and how yoga postures, breathwork, and movement were originally designed to prepare the body for meditation. You’ll also learn practical alternatives to sitting practice to meet yourself where you are. Whether you’re a beginner or a long-time practitioner, this conversation reframes meditation as a practice of compassion, not pressure, and reminds us that true presence begins with grounding in the body.For (free!) meditations visit my substack.Loving the podcast? Leaving a rating or review helps more than you know—it truly makes our day.You can also find TMR on Instagram, TikTok, & Youtube.The Morning Ritual is produced by The Space (London) with end to end video production by Charlene Huskinson.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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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