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Expanding Inward

Expanding Inward

Lilly Macfarlane 238 Episodes Jul 1, 2026

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 Balch sits down with teachers, artists, healers, and entrepreneurs to explore how their daily rituals help them stay grounded, clear, and aligned with their purpose.

Episodes

The Power of Ritual with Tracee Stanley Jul 1, 2026 2652 In this episode I sit down with Tracee Stanley to talk about the what, why and how of rituals. We explore how rituals help unearth our most sacred selves and connect us to a sense of wholeness and belonging. This episode is great for those who are looking for a way to bring the sacred back into their busy lives. In this episode we talk about: True nature as something we uncover rather than build,
How to Widen Your Capacity to Meet Life Jun 17, 2026 1909 Capacity is how much you can stay with (feeling, sensation, life) without getting overwhelmed or shutting down. In today's episode we cover what capacity is, how we can widen it and why it may be small.You might find this useful if:You tend to flood easily or go numb and flat when things get hardYou brace against the good stuff too like joy, love, being seenYou're in a caregiving role, hol
Remembering Our True Nature with Wendy & John Steward of Wild Tomorrow Jun 3, 2026 3071 If you're a nature lover, this one's for you. I'm joined by Wendy and John Steward, the co-founders of Wild Tomorrow, a nonprofit that protects and restores wildlife habitat for threatened species while building a more hopeful future for nature and people. After successful corporate careers (John as a creative director at leading New York advertising agencies, Wendy as a Director of FX
Why I'm Ending The Morning Ritual Podcast May 22, 2026 920 After six years this is the final episode of The Morning Ritual. BUT I'm not going anywhere. At the start of June this show transforms into 'Expanding Inward' A deeper, wider, and a lot more honest about where I actually am in my own practice and inner life. If you've been here for any part of this journey, thank you. I'd love for you to help me shape Expanding Inward. Follow t
A Cosmic Reset 𖣠 The Astrology of the Spring Equinox Mar 17, 2026 3299 Barrie is back! MY BFF Katrina and I sit with *our* astrologer to about the astrological shifts shaping this moment in time. As we approach the Spring Equinox, this is the beginning of a major new cycle. In today's episode, we explore what this shift might mean for the collective and how each of us can participate in shaping what comes next. This conversation weaves together astrology, spiritu
Meditation || Direction is More Important than Speed Feb 13, 2026 747 A meditation practice to move from urgency to ease. Get comfortable and carve out 10 minutes to explore how to set an intention for ease without forcing yourself to relax.Your shoulders know how to drop when you stop holding them up. Your jaw knows how to soften when you stop clenching it. Gravity is already doing its job. You’re just getting in the way.This practice is just helping you step aside
How to Make Change in Your Life (Without Overwhelm) with Eric Zimmer Feb 11, 2026 2990 Transformation doesn't happen in a single moment - it happens through the choices we make every day. Eric Zimmer, host of The One You Feed podcast and author of the new book ‘How a Little Becomes a Lot’, joins me for a conversation about what actually creates lasting change.Eric shares his recovery journey from addiction and how acceptance became the foundation for real transformation. Not bec
Money, the Nervous System & the Stories We Inherit Jan 7, 2026 3340 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 min
The Intersection of Creativity and Healing with Desmond & Dempsey’s Molly Goddard Nov 12, 2025 2586 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
Reconnect with Your Power & Show Up Fully for Life Nov 4, 2025 2561 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
Meditation || An Evening Ritual for Deeper Sleep Oct 22, 2025 1340 This guided Yoga Nidra practice invites you to unwind, release tension, and prepare the mind and body for deep, restorative rest. Whether you’re easing into sleep or craving a moment of calm before bed, this meditation will help you soften into stillness and reclaim your natural rhythm of rest.You can also enjoy this practice in the afternoon, a dreamy way to reset during that mid-day lull. Think
Understanding Rest, Relaxation, and Better Sleep with Laurent Roure Oct 15, 2025 3230 Lilly sits down with Laurent Roure to explore what it truly means to rest. Together they unpack the difference between rest and relaxation, the stages of relaxation, and how breath, awareness, and gentle somatic movement support the nervous system. They also discuss insomnia, anxiety, and burnout—examining the emotional and physical roots of sleeplessness and how to restore healthy circadian rhyth

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