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EPISODE · Oct 15, 2025 · 53 MIN

Understanding Rest, Relaxation, and Better Sleep with Laurent Roure

from The Morning Ritual · host Lilly Macfarlane

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 relaxationThe stages of relaxation and how to move through themHow breath, awareness, and gentle movement support the nervous systemThe emotional and somatic roots of insomnia and burnoutUnderstanding circadian rhythms and how stress disrupts themPractical ways to set yourself up for better sleep—from the moment you wakeJoin Laurent at The Space in London on Saturday, October 25th for his One Day Restorative Retreat.Learn more about Laurent here. -----------------------------------------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.-----------------------------------------TMR is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Head to www.cozyearth.com and use my code RITUAL for up to 20% off!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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