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Expanding Inward

Lilly Macfarlane

Expanding Inward, hosted by Lilly Macfarlane, is a podcast about self-remembrance.

So much of modern life pulls us outward, away from our own inner knowing and intuition. This show explores how to look inward with curiosity, remember your true nature, and come to accept and trust your inner landscape.

What does it mean to make more space within? How can we widen our capacity to meet life as it is? And how does turning inward deepen our connection to ourselves, to others, and the world?

Here, the conversations stay conceptual, drawing on voices from a variety of lenses. For a more experiential relationship to these topics, find Lilly's Substack, also called Expanding Inward, with practices to explore and shift your inner life.

Let's connect! Don't be shy, please reach out on:

www.lillybalch.com

Instagram: @expanding.inward

Expanding Inward is produced by The Space (London).

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  • 22 episodes
  • Avg 39 min
  • English
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  • Sep 10, 2025 · 35 min

    Where Ancient Wisdom & Modern Science Meet with Therapist Coco Plank

    I'm joined by friend and fellow podcaster, Courtney Plank, also known as Coco. Coco is the founder of Coco Plank Therapy, where she draws on Buddhist Psychology and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to help clients break free from unhelpful patterns and create lives filled with purpose and connection.Through the lens of Buddhism and Yoga Philosophy, we reflect on how these traditions offer timeless ways of reconnecting to ourselves, our communities, and our true nature. Some of the themes we cover include: The parallels between Buddhism’s Four Noble Truths & Eightfold Path and Yoga’s Eight Limbs How neuroscience supports the Buddhist practice of observing and fact-checking our thoughts The rituals and practices that keep us grounded and steady on the path Reclaiming forgotten wisdom traditions for modern life Balancing self-inquiry (through meditation, therapy, and reflection) with outward action The role of podcasting as both a practice and a pathway to deeper connection How nurturing creativity reminds us that every human is creative How to live more heart-centered and communicate in ways that foster real connection Ultimately, this episode is about remembering our shared longing: to connect more deeply- with ourselves, with each other, and with the world around us. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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  • Sep 3, 2025 · 53 min

    Breathwork to Build Resilience and Unlock Your Potential with Will Twigden

    Have you ever noticed how your breath changes when you’re stressed, anxious, or rushing through life? The way you breathe directly shapes the way you live. In this episode, I sit down with breathwork facilitator Will Twigden to explore how repatterning your breath can restore calm, release long-held tension, and open the door to a more authentic, purposeful way of living. Will spent a decade in the corporate world. He was always on, chasing results, yet feeling anxious and disconnected. Today, he helps high achievers build resilience and clarity through Facilitated Breath Repatterning (FBR), a powerful somatic method rooted in breath mechanics, stress physiology, and nervous system healing. We discuss: Will’s journey from corporate burnout to becoming a breathwork teacher Why your breath mirrors your internal state (and how to change it) How modern stress shapes our breathing patterns What makes Facilitated Breath Repatterning different from other breathwork practices Practical ways to use your breath to reduce stress, improve focus, and unlock potential Whether you’re curious about breathwork, navigating stress, or seeking tools for personal transformation, this conversation will inspire you to see your breath in a whole new way. Connect with Will and learn more at https://www.willtwigden.com/ Subscribe to The Morning Ritual on Substack for our free guided practices ------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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