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The Morning Ritual

The Morning Ritual

Written by: Lilly Macfarlane
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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/@themorningritual

The Morning Ritual is produced by The Space (London).

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Episodes
  • Money, the Nervous System & the Stories We Inherit
    Jan 7 2026

    Today we take a grounded look at where our money stories come from, why success can still feel unsafe, and how to redefine financial wellbeing from the inside out.

    Money is not just about numbers. It lives in the body, the nervous system, and the stories we absorbed long before we had language for them.

    I’m joined by Maud Eeckman, founder of Homy, for an honest, embodied conversation about money mindset, financial wellbeing, and the beliefs we inherit around worth, safety, and success. We explore how money can look “secure” on paper while the body is still in survival mode, how burnout is often misread as failure, and why slowing down can actually create more clarity, trust, and abundance.

    This is an invitation to meet your own money stories with curiosity — and to begin relating to money from a place of regulation, enoughness, and self-trust.

    Join Maud in London for her upcoming workshop, The Art of Receiving | Money, Worth + Wealth, on February 8th at The Space.

    Learn more and connect with Maud here.


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    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.

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    TMR is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Head to www.cozyearth.com and use my code RITUAL for up to 20% off!



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    56 mins
  • The Intersection of Creativity and Healing with Desmond & Dempsey’s Molly Goddard
    Nov 12 2025

    Today, we’re exploring creativity and how it intertwines with healing.

    I’m joined by Molly Goddard, the co-founder and Creative Director of the luxury pyjama and sleepwear brand, Desmond & Dempsey.

    Together, we unpack what it means to bring imagination into form, to balance intuition with structure, and to stay connected to your creative spirit amidst the realities of running a business. We also explore how the creative process itself can be a path to self-discovery and healing.

    This conversation is a gentle reminder that creativity lives within all of us — and when we nurture it, we reconnect with our most authentic selves.

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    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.

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    TMR is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Head to www.cozyearth.com and use my code RITUAL for up to 20% off!



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    43 mins
  • Reconnect with Your Power & Show Up Fully for Life
    Nov 4 2025

    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. I


    If you loved this episode, check out Before the Lights Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and consider leaving a review :)

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    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.

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    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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    43 mins
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This podcast has helped me so much with my mental health. It is very hard for me to remain patient, and listening to this podcast every morning has given me so much clarity. I am beyond grateful to Lily Balch for her amazing work. She is definitely the most calming and kind instructor ever.

The best guided meditation podcast out there

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