Season Finale: Savoring Stillness – A Meditation to Be with Yourself
In this season finale, I take a few minutes to check in and share some exciting updates: I’m getting married next month (!), taking a short break from the podcast to fully savor the wedding and honeymoon, and lining up some truly special interviews for the next season, launching in August.Before I step away, I wanted to leave you with one final meditation—a gentle and simple practice to help you slow down and reconnect with yourself.This meditation is about stripping back the noise and remembering the essence of practice: being with yourself. No pressure to fix, improve, or do anything “right.” Just breath, stillness, and presence.As always, thank you for being part of this community. Feel free to revisit past episodes in the meantime, and keep your morning ritual alive.-------------------------------Join me on retreat August 28-31st in the English Countryside!Learn more here: https://www.thespacelondon.co.uk/retreatsLoving 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Power-Up Episode: Recalibrate & Realign
Feeling out of balance? Recalibrate and align with what's important in today’s practice. This is more of a reflective exercise than anything else. Get comfortable, clear distractions and enjoy. As a thank-you for being part of our community, enjoy a free class at The Space, our yoga and sound healing studio in London. Use code TMRSPACE when booking and come say hi! https://www.thespacelondon.co.uk/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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Sensuality, Shame & Shadow Work with Ashka Zasada
What is shadow work, and how does it shape our relationship with pleasure? What might our judgments reveal about our own inner landscape? And how can we transform shame into personal power?This is one of the rawest/spiciest conversations we’ve had on The Morning Ritual. Charlene and I sit down with the incredible Ashka Zasada, whose work is all about embodiment, pleasure, and play—helping others awaken to their own aliveness in the everyday.Connect with Ashka: https://ashkazasada.com/ & @ashka.zasadaA Gift for TMR ListenersAs a thank-you for being part of our community, enjoy a free class at The Space, our yoga and sound healing studio in London. Use code TMRSPACE when booking and come say hi! https://www.thespacelondon.co.uk/Loving the podcast? Leaving a rating or review helps more than you know—it truly makes our day.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Meditation: Alchemize Negative Emotions with this Simple Practice
In this episode, we explore the practice of Metta meditation—sending loving-kindness to ourselves, loved ones, and even those we find difficult. Inspired by my recent conversation with astrologer Barrie Dolnick, this practice helps shift frustration and resentment into compassion and ease. #blessingsandpeace Want to learn more about the Spring Equinox and what to expect astrologically this March? Listen to the previous episode with Barrie Dolnick here: https://www.themorningritualpodcast.com/ Enjoying TMR? Be sure to leave a rating and/or review! It makes our day.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Spring Equinox 2025 – What to Expect Astrologically with Barrie Dolnick
March 20th marks the first day of spring—the Spring Equinox—often referred to as Mother Nature’s New Year. Katrina and I sit down with our astrologer, Barrie Dolnick, to explore how we can align with this powerful transition. In this episode, we discuss:What to expect as we move out of Mars retrograde and into the Spring EquinoxHow to embrace eclipse season (and the uncomfortable parts of ourselves) Using astrology as a tool for empowerment and conscious livingThe major planetary shifts initiating in MarchRituals to align with the Spring Equinox Connect with Barrie at www.barriedolnick.comCheck out Barrie's book, including the Simple Spells series, here.-----------------------------------------Enjoying TMR? Be sure to leave a rating and/or review! It makes our day.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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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