Happy spring! The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and it tends to be a bit easier to get up and get moving this time of the year. With this rise in energy and movement and inspiration it’s super important to root down and ground our energy so that we can stay steady, stable, and strong while we have that little springtime pep to our step. Enjoy these meditations? Be sure to hit the subscribe button to stay up to date on latest episodes. Get 15% off your first month's supply of @seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic with code THEMORNINGRITUAL.  Advertising Inquiries ..read more

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 authenticity  {8:00} When/where did Penni discover mindfulness and how she’s navigating 40 years of ..read more

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 community https://themorningritual.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=sub ..read more

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 {21:56} Control and being okay with chaos {24:20} How to overcome Imposter Syndrome {29:15} Rapid-fire questions ..read more

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 community https://themorningritual.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&ut ..read more

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 Connect Join the community https://themorningritual.substack.com/?utm_source=substack ..read more

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.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out ..read more

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. Have any feedback? We would love to hear from you. Access the feedback form here.  Today’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy by going to www.betterhelp.com/themorningritual   Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Be sure to subscribe and connect with me on instagram @lillybalch for more.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt ..read more

“When our lives fall apart, we often feel broken, ashamed and deeply alone. What if you knew that, despite the uniqueness of your own experiences, each stage of the process was universal, that it was mapped out in a myth thousands of years old?” This is the premise of Carly Mountain’s latest book, “Descent & Rising”. Carly is a psychotherapist, a psychosexual somatic therapist, breathworker and writer. In today’s conversation we explore what the descent and rising is, what embodiment is and how to stay within your “window of tolerance”.  Learn more about Carly and grab your copy of "D ..read more

Most of us have trouble accepting ourselves just the way we are. However, self-acceptance is absolutely essential for living our healthiest, happiest lives. In today’s episode we explore self-acceptance, why it's essential, and how it relates to meditation. I hope you enjoy! Download the FREE worksheet with journal prompts and my *hot tip* to cultivating more self-acceptance: https://www.lillybalch.com/selfacceptance Enjoying The Morning Ritual? Be sure to subscribe and connect with me on instagram @lillybalch for more.   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pr ..read more