Expanding Inward

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, spirituality, and personal empowerment, offering a hopeful perspective during a time that often feels chaotic.

We also explore: 

• Why the Spring Equinox is considered the true energetic beginning of the year
• The possible return of feminine values. Think community, nurturing, collaboration, and collective care
• Why joy and creativity may be the most powerful forces we have right now
• How to navigate uncertainty while trusting your own intuition
• Why your job is not your identity & how to reconnect with your deeper purpose
• The role of community and collective intention in shaping the future
• A simple Spring Equinox ritual to help you set intentions for this new cycle

You can find Barrie's books here:

Simple Spells for Love

Simple Spells for Success 

You can connect with and learn more about Katrina here.

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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.

Learn more about this concept of direction here.

For more meditations visit my substack.

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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 because he approved of where he was, but because he stopped fighting reality long enough to respond to it clearly.

This conversation is for anyone who's tried to change and felt stuck, who's wondering where to focus when everything feels urgent, or who's loving someone who won't change. We explore the difference between your circle of concern and circle of influence, how to work with resistance instead of eliminating it, and why starting matters more than feeling ready.

Pre-order How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life

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If this conversation resonated with you, subscribe to The Morning Ritual wherever you listen to podcasts. For more on meditation, nervous system work, and practical spirituality, check out my The Morning Ritual on Substack.

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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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!

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!

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!

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 of it as a guided nap: a moment to consciously rest, recharge, and return to your day with renewed clarity and ease.

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'Reclaiming You' begins on November 5th. Learn more here.

I’m inviting 10 women to join me for the very first round of ‘Reclaiming You’', a 28-day virtual journey designed to help you reclaim your energy, reconnect with yourself, and return to a steady rhythm of daily practice. What you get:

• 1:1 Intention-Setting Call
• Personalized Morning Ritual to practice for the 28-days
• Three Gatherings (75-mins each)
• 1:1 Connection Calls
• Digital Ritual E-Book
• Accountability & Connection

Learn more and apply 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!

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 rhythms.

If you’re craving deeper rest or better sleep, this conversation offers science-informed guidance to help you unwind and reconnect.

In this episode, we explore: 

• What does ‘grounding’ even mean?
• The difference between rest and relaxation
• The stages of relaxation and how to move through them
• How breath, awareness, and gentle movement support the nervous system
• The emotional and somatic roots of insomnia and burnout
• Understanding circadian rhythms and how stress disrupts them
• Practical ways to set yourself up for better sleep—from the moment you wake

Join Laurent at The Space in London on Saturday, October 25th for his One Day Restorative Retreat.

Learn more about Laurent 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!

Your self-talk is the foundation of how you show up for your life and your beliefs shape your reality. In today’s episode, I sit down with mindset coach and business mentor Jenny Conway to explore how we can shift our inner dialogue to live more in alignment with our values and desires.

Jenny, founder of Evamoso, helps women wake up to their lives before a wake-up call. Together, we explore the power of self-talk and how the words we use with ourselves shape our confidence, energy, and clarity. Jenny shares simple, practical ways to begin shifting from criticism to compassion.

She also offers tactical coaching tools you can start using today. from grounding practices to subtle mindset shifts that bring more ease and purpose into your life. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed by the daily grind, or simply ready for a reset, this episode will help you pause, reconnect, and speak to yourself with more clarity.

Learn more about Jenny here: www.evamoso.com  and connect with here at @evamoso_wellness

Get your complimentary 'Self Limiting Belief Exercise' 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.

In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that rarely gets talked about: the moments when meditation doesn’t actually help (and may even make things worse). I share my own experience of forcing meditation when my nervous system was in overdrive, and why stillness felt more like frustration than support. Together we’ll explore why meditation isn’t a one-size-fits-all tool, the role of the nervous system in making stillness possible, and how yoga postures, breathwork, and movement were originally designed to prepare the body for meditation. You’ll also learn practical alternatives to sitting practice to meet yourself where you are.

Whether you’re a beginner or a long-time practitioner, this conversation reframes meditation as a practice of compassion, not pressure, and reminds us that true presence begins with grounding in the body.

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.