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- ------------------------------- Join me on retreat August 28-31st in the English Countryside! Learn more here: 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 . Advertising Inquiries:

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The Real Work of Meditation & Self Inquiry with Ally Bogard is an episode from The Morning Ritual by Lilly Macfarlane.

This episode is 60:21 long.

This episode was published on Aug 13, 2025.

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