New Season! This is episode 1 of The Morning Ritual's 11th season and we're celebrating nature’s new year and the New Moon in Aquarius!

In this episode, I explore how to make the most of this new chapter and realign with your deepest desires. Plus, in part two, I guide you through a meditation to ground you into this fresh cycle and open your mind to new possibilities.

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Meditate on the winter solstice and learn how to set intentions for 2025 in today’s episode. What to expect:

• Reflection prompts to release what no longer serves you.
• Guided visualization to set intentions for the year ahead.
• Embrace the stillness of the longest night of the year to pause, reflect, and realign.

The solstice reminds us that even in the darkest moments, the light is always waiting to return.

Download the FREE Winter Solstice PDF here. 

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Wishing you a season of rest and renewal xx

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In today's episode Lilly and her co-host Katrina sit down with astrologer, tarot card reader, and author Barrie Dolnick. Known for her bestselling Simple Spells books, Barrie shares her journey from a high-paced marketing career in NYC to a life dedicated to guiding others through astrology and tarot. They cover:

• Barrie's shift from corporate life to astrology and writing.
• Understanding your Saturn Return and how to navigate this transformative period.
• The importance of moving out of the head and into the heart for deeper alignment.
• Practical insights on harnessing the energy of the upcoming Winter Solstice.
• Barrie’s predictions for 2025 and what the stars have in store for us.
• Can astrology tell you when you'll fall in love? (Plus rituals to attract love)

Barrie will be returning to the show this Spring! Do you have any questions for her? Ask them here.

Check out Barrie's book, including the Simple Spells series, here.

Connect with Barrie at www.barriedolnick.com

Download Barrie's free Winter Solstice Ritual here.

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Lilly records with her mentor and longtime teacher, Dana Slamp, at her studio in London. Dana Slamp is the founder of NYC's premier Yoga Therapy School, Prema Yoga Institute. Lilly and Dana discuss the what, why, and how of yoga therapy. Towards the end of their conversation, Dana demonstrates what ‘motivational interviewing’ is and coaches Lilly in real time.

Dana and Lilly cover the following topics:

1:50 - What is ‘Yoga Therapy’?

3:35 - Why would someone work with a yoga therapist?

5:15 - Cartesian thought and why the mind and body may be ‘disconnected’

8:00 - Lilly and Dana share what makes them feel whole

11:30 - “The difference between longing and belonging is being.” - DS

13:20 - A turning point in Dana’s life

19:30 - Dana and Lilly practice ‘Motivational Interviewing’

You can learn more and connect with Dana at www.danaslamp.com

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This episode was inspired by the widely known study ‘A Wandering Mind is an Unhappy Mind’ (check out the study below). Let’s slow down, focus the mind, and connect back to the present moment. 

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A Wandering Mind is an Unhappy Mind- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21071660/

*This episode was first aired in May 2023.

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East Forest is a pioneering figure in the psychedelic music space, known for his innovative approach to combining music and sound with personal transformation. In today's conversation, East Forest shares how he got into the world of psychedelics, what it’s like hosting mushroom ceremonies and the power of combining sound and psychedelics in ceremony. 

1:28 How East Forest starts his day 

2:00 The origin of the name ‘East Forest’

6:05 How East Forest's path led him to craft music specifically for psychedelic experiences

11:05 The integration process after a psilocybin ceremony

16:00 Working with Jon Hopkins and Ram Dass, the story behind "Sit Around the Fire" and how it came to be

26:00 The power of intentional listening 

28:45 The felt experience that psychedelics can provide

“Enlightenment comes in the next breath, it’s not actually hidden. It’s just the now and everything is fine right now. The nothingness is the gift”. - East Forest 

Learn more- https://eastforest.org/ 

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Join Lilly Balch for a guided meditation designed to help you tap into your inner confidence and radiance. Through breathwork, visualization, and mindfulness, this practice will empower you to release fear, doubt, and insecurities, revealing the confident, radiant self that already resides within. This meditation will guide you in aligning with your true essence, helping you step into your day with grounded strength and authentic presence.

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I’m super excited to share today’s conversation with the incredible Terri Cole! Terri is a licensed psychotherapist and an expert in personal empowerment. With over two decades of experience, she has worked with a wide range of clients, from international pop stars to Fortune 500 CEOs, helping them break free from self-limiting behaviors and reclaim their personal power.

In this episode, Terri and I dive into some truly transformative topics, including:

• 1:30 – The what, why, and how of healthy boundaries
• 9:00 – What is high-functioning codependency?
• 16:45 – The key symptoms of high-functioning codependency
• 28:45 – Why perfectionism is the thief of joy
• 32:55 – Why it’s so hard to embrace failure and let life get messy

Terri also shares insights from her upcoming book, Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency, which you can pre-order here.

I loved this conversation, and I’m sure you will too!

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What are you carrying? What can you release? In today's practice you're invited to use the breath to release the past and let go of judgment.

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I loved having Barron back on the show. In today’s episode, we discuss:

• How meditation helped Barron navigate NYC’s hedonistic lifestyle
• His return to his hometown in Australia and his documentary 'Be Here Nowra'
• Vedic Meditation and the Maharishi Effect
• The concept of blending work with play
• How meditation can help you achieve more by doing less

This episode is filled with wisdom on slowing down, simplifying, and trusting the process of life. Plus, you’ll walk away with tangible tips to apply in your own journey.

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Connect with Barron: www.barronhanson.com

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