I’m so delighted to share the conversation that I had with Elena Brower. Mother, mentor, poet, artist, volunteer, bestselling author and host of the Practice You Podcast, Elena Brower has taught yoga and meditation since 1999. In today’s episode we discuss:  1:18 Elena’s new book Softening Time 3:55 Elena’s daily practices to help steady the mind  7:22 “Don’t believe all of your thoughts”  10:33 What is NVC? (Non-Violent Communication)  20:00 A quick way to show yourself empathy and...

Happy New Year!! The next season of The Morning Ritual Podcast launches on January 10th and we’ll kick things off with our January Gathering on January 11th! The theme of January’s gathering: Heart-Centered Manifesting. I truly cannot wait. Please note, the January Gathering is FREE for all of our paid subscribers on substack. Not a paid subscriber? Fear not. You can still register here. Our Sponsors: * Check out Recess and use my code TMR for a great deal: http://www.takearecess.com * This...

Hello there! Just popping in to say happy holidays and a very merry Christmas. Your support for The Morning Ritual throughout the past year has meant a lot, I’m excited to share more with you in 2024. During this time of the year, my rituals take on a different form. The days become less structured, and so do my mornings. I've taken a break from my regular workout routine and missed a few morning meditations. While I appreciate the change of pace, it’s nice to pause and recenter amidst the...

In today's episode we explore the interconnectedness of gratitude and joy. For many of us, we spend more time focusing on the things we don't have versus appreciating all that we do. This is an invitation to pause and cultivate more appreciation. COMING JANUARY 2024- TMR's Manifestation Workshop. Join the waitlist here. ***The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/themorningritual for 10% off your first month of therapy. Join our...

Take a few minutes to positively set the tone for your day. This practice will help you cultivate a sense of focus, concentration, and direction for the day ahead. ***The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/themorningritual for 10% off your first month of therapy. Join our Substack community for more. You can also find TMR on Instagram, TikTok, & Youtube. Connect with Lilly at https://www.lillybalch.com/ Advertising Inquiries:...

Katie Horwitch and I dive into self talk; what it is, how to identify it, what causes negative self-talk and how to shift it. Katie is a writer, speaker, mindset coach, and women’s empowerment activist. In today’s episode we cover:  1:45 The two part process of shifting ‘Self-Talk’ 7:40 What even is ‘Self-Talk?’ 12:15 My own example of negative self talk  22:10 Do limiting beliefs stem from fear?  28:00 Katies’ take on self worth/self esteem  32:15 Self-like VS Self-love  38:45 Katie’s tips...

Learn to trust yourself, silence external opinions, and embrace authenticity. In today's episode we work on getting into the flow of trust and openness. From there we use meditation to shift from fear to trust. Want to take this practice further? Download the FREE journal prompt that goes with today's episode: https://www.lillybalch.com/trust ***The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/themorningritual for 10% off your first month...

This meditation is designed to calm the overactive, overthinking mind. We explore how observation, acceptance, and concentration may bring about clarity and spaciousness. I hope you enjoy.  ***The Morning Ritual is sponsored by BetterHelp. For easy, accessible therapy visit www.betterhelp.com/themorningritual for 10% off your first month of therapy. Join our Substack community for more. You can also find TMR on Instagram, TikTok, & Youtube. Advertising Inquiries:...

Barron Hanson, filmmaker and meditation teacher, shares with us the process of connecting to the expansive "big self" and how to move beyond the limited "little self." It was great catching up with Barron and I hope you enjoy the convo as much as I did. In today's episode we cover: {3:37} - When and why Barron picked up a meditation practice {5:00} - "Think global, act local", Barron moves from NYC back to his hometown of Nowra, where he's teaching 1% of the community how to meditate. {6:50}...

Wake up mindfully with this 15-minute guided morning stretch. This practice is to be done laying down and encourages a sense of presence and relaxation as you move. You can think of this as a moving meditation. I hope you enjoy! Join our Substack community for more. You can also find TMR on Instagram, TikTok, & Youtube. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feeling out of balance? Recalibrate and align with what's important in today’s practice. Get 30-days free on The Morning Ritual's Substack and gain access to 'The Priorities Pond' journal prompt here. You can also find TMR on Instagram, TikTok, & Youtube. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code TMR for a great deal: www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's been a difficult and heavy week. Here is a simple practice to help you cultivate a sense of inner stability, peace and compassion. Through meditation we can water the seeds of understanding, kindness, empathy and compassion in order to take aligned action in the ways that we can.  “Only through compassion and inner peace, can one spread peace in the world. Inner peace leads to a peaceful individual and then this peaceful individual can build a peaceful family, then a peaceful community,...

It's been a difficult and heavy week. Here is a simple practice to help you cultivate a sense of inner stability, peace and compassion. Through meditation we can water the seeds of understanding, kindness, empathy and compassion in order to take aligned action in the ways that we can.  “Only through compassion and inner peace, can one spread peace in the world. Inner peace leads to a peaceful individual and then this peaceful individual can build a peaceful family, then a peaceful community,...

Kate Kuss, the founder of Soul & Steady, shares with us the meaning of yin and yang and how to use this ancient philosophy to find more balance in our life. Kate also shares with us the motto that she has been living by for nearly 20 years! You can find Kate here at Soul & Steady. Register for TMR’s FREE 4-week series, ‘Into the Body’  Join our Substack community today! You can also find TMR on Instagram, TikTok, & Youtube. Advertising Inquiries:...

Today, we are experimenting and exploring different "anchor points" for our attention. This episode is designed to empower you to create your own unguided meditation practice. Register for TMR’s FREE 4-week series, ‘Into the Body’  Join our Substack community today! You can also find TMR on Instagram, TikTok, & Youtube. And if you haven’t already, be sure to hit the subscribe button!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There's a certain type of stress that comes with needing to be in control. In today’s episode we explore the illusion of control followed by a meditation to surrender and soften. Download the journal prompts on control here. Register for TMR’s FREE 4-week series, ‘Into the Body’. Join the community! And if you haven’t already, be sure to hit the subscribe button! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Penni Feiner and Geri Topfer, the dynamic co-founders of be.still, candidly delve into their journeys, discussing topics such as navigating social anxiety, conquering addiction, embracing the power of service, and mastering the art of living with vulnerability and courage. These ladies are walking the walk and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from them. What we cover in today’s episode:  {2:10} About Geri and how she transformed her social anxiety into...

This practice is designed to give you an extra boost of support as we transition from summer to winter. Fall is a great time to uplevel our self-care. In today’s episode we talk about: The importance of slowing down this season Demystifying self care Honoring our core needs  Followed by a grounding meditation to check in with your wants and needs.  Register for TMR’s FREE 4-week series, ‘Into the Body’ https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/6y0k5f0  Join the...

Paulie Siegel, co-host of the hilarious and insightful podcast 'Shit Talking Shrinks,' shares with us her definition of ego and how to skillfully work with it. I’m so excited to share this conversation with you and hope that you find it just as nourishing as I did. Short on time? Skip ahead: {2:22} Paulie’s definition of Ego {6:02} How to become less defensive {14:11} The ways in which our ego keeps us from meditating {17:40} Tapping into your divine masculine & divine feminine ...

Today it’s just you and me, no meditation and no guests. What we’ll cover:  {2:10} Reintroduction to TMR and Lilly  {4:15 } What ritual means to me {5:20} How to make the most of this seasonal shift from Summer to Fall  {7:00 } Tips to refocus this Autumn  Register for TMR’s FREE 4-week series, ‘Into the Body’ https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/6y0k5f0  Check out Lilly’s favorite Fall rituals to realign and refocus  - https://www.lillybalch.com/fallrituals  Let's Connect Join the...

Mantras are a wonderful way to help focus and calm the mind in meditation through repetition of a single word or phrase.  Today’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy by going to www.trybetterhelp.com/themorningritual   Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Please consider leaving a review, be sure to hit the subscribe button and connect with me on instagram @lillybalch for more. 

Louie Schwartzberg and I talk about the power of gratitude and how it can be used as a catalyst for physical and mental well being. Louie's (director of Fantastic Fungi) newsest film, Gratitude Revealed, can be seen for FREE on The Louie Channel https://www.louiechannel.tv/  Check it out and connect with Louie here: https://www.instagram.com/louieschwartzberg/  Today’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy by going...

This simple yet effective technique is an easy way to integrate deeper listening into your daily life. This meditation will leave you feeling present, connected to yourself and ready to connect more deeply with others.  DOWNLOAD THE FREE 'Become a Beter Listener' Worksheet + 2 reflective prompts here: http://www.lillybalch.com/activelistening  Today’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy by going to www.trybetterhelp.com/themorningritual   Let's...

Mindfulness teaches us to sit with “not knowing” as a way to be more open and alive to the present moment. We can’t possibly know what's going to happen in the next moment so we can make our lives a lot more enjoyable if we can embrace the unknown.  Today’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy by going to www.trybetterhelp.com/themorningritual   Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Be sure to subscribe and connect with me on instagram @lillybalch for more. 

Want to suffer less? Sejal Shah and I dive into the root of most of our suffering (the ego) and how to transcend it for good. Connect with Sejal at https://www.instagram.com/sejalshah108 and get your FREE pass to the World Culture Festival here (https://wcf.artofliving.org/?utm_source=partner+email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wcf)  Today’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy by going to www.betterhelp.com/themorningritual   Enjoying The...