The Real Work of Meditation & Self Inquiry with Ally Bogard
Ally Bogard reminds us that meditation isn’t about chasing calm. It’s about meeting yourself exactly where you are. Sometimes that’s relaxed, and sometimes it’s deeply uncomfortable. In facing what arises, we come closer to our truth.Ally shares insights from her book, The Quiet Teachers: Becoming a Student of Your Life, along with self-reflection tools designed to help you reconnect with who you truly are. Ally offers a refreshing and honest perspective on meditation, reminding us that the practice is not pleasure-seeking—it’s a powerful form of self-inquiry that can be deeply transformative.Learn more about Ally here. -------------------------------Here for the meditations? They now live on my Substack, still completely free. You can think of The Morning Ritual Substack as your hub for daily practice. From guided meditations to audio/video practices and journal prompts to live gatherings. The Morning Ritual Substack- https://themorningritual.substack.com-------------------------------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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Welcome Back + My #1 Tip for Creating a Daily Practice that Actually Sticks
Welcome to the new season of The Morning Ritual! In this episode we explore: What ritual means and why it mattersThe difference between the “Self” and the “self,” and why reconnecting with your capital-S Self is essentialHow my own journey with ritual began over a decade ago The daily practices that support me nowWhy it’s not about perfection, but presenceMy #1 tip for building a ritual that stick Here for the meditations? They now live on my Substack, still completely free. You can think of The Morning Ritual Substack as your hub for daily practice. From guided meditations to audio/video practices and journal prompts to live gatherings. The Morning Ritual Substack- https://themorningritual.substack.com-------------------------------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.-------------------------------Mentioned in this episode:Tracee Stanley on The Morning Ritual- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-ritual/id1503994111?i=1000663165069The Luminous Self by Tracee Stanley- https://www.traceestanley.com/luminous-selfOur Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Global Healing: https://globalhealing.com/healAdvertising 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/@themorningritual
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