The Balance Theory
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How to Brainwash Yourself Into Becoming the 1% | Honia Kader
Stop Just "Going Through" Life & Start FEELING It Again! | Dr Louise Lambert
If You Want to Be More Confident, Communicate Like THIS | Shereen Mitwalli
Why Fasting & Eating Clean Might Be Backfiring for You | Iman Hasan
The Reason You Haven’t Changed Your Life Yet (And How To) | Shivani Pau
If You Want Both a Career and a Family… You Need to Hear This
Manifest Your Dream Life Faster (Without Working Harder) | Regan Hillyer
What if the reason you’re not living your dream life yet isn’t because you’re not working hard enough… but because you’re focusing on the wrong things? In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with manifestation expert and entrepreneur Regan Hillyer to break down what actually creates results and why working harder is often the biggest misconception holding you back. This is not about wishful thinking or surface-level manifestation. It’s about understanding your internal programming, shifting your emotional state, and learning how to align your actions with the life you actually want.If you’ve ever felt like: “I know I’m capable of more, but I don’t know where to start” “I’m doing everything right… but nothing is changing” “I don’t have enough time, money, or resources yet” this conversation will challenge that and give you a new way to approach creating your dream life. 🔑 What We Cover: - Why working harder is NOT the answer to building your dream life - The hidden beliefs that keep you stuck in the same reality - How to stop living on autopilot and start creating intentionally - Practical steps to manifest your exact dream life - The role of emotional state in attracting opportunities - How successful people actually think differently about growth and success You don't want to miss this episode. It literally felt like magic sitting in it! LINKS 💆♀️ COZY EARTH - Use code “ERIKA” to get 20% off (I’m currently loving the ankle weight socks) CONNECT 📸 Instagram TIME STAMPS (01:51) Introduction (08:44) How do we start to create change in our life? (13:12) Practical tips to manifest your exact dream life (14:28) How to change your emotional state to manigest what you want (18:16) Set Manifestation Alarms (21:42) How do we manifest with our wounds there? (26:32) Manifesting $1 million in 8 months (33:22) Do I need to be patient or course correct? (40:08) How to deadlines work with manifesting? (42:55) Whats the most common money block? (45:14) MUST TRY: Vision beyond Vision (50:48) Can we borrow from our future self? WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok ⭐ Substack 🧡 This description may contain affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What to Stop Saying Yes To (If You Want a Better Life)
What if the reason you feel constantly busy, overwhelmed, or pulled in every direction is because you’re saying yes to the wrong things? In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with Christine Assouad - author, serial entrepreneur, investor on Shark Tank Lebanon, and founder behind multiple ventures including Dunkin’ Lebanon and Semsom. She has mentored thousands of women across the Middle East and beyond and recently released her book The Power to Say Yes, which explores how learning to say yes to yourself can transform your life and career. In this conversation, Christine shares what she has learned from mentoring thousands of women, why so many ambitious people struggle with guilt and overcommitment, and how to become intentional about where your time, energy, and attention go. This episode dives into the tension between being capable and feeling obliged, why energy management matters more than time management, and how to start designing a life aligned with what actually matters to you. What We Cover • Why so many people say yes to everyone except themselves • The hidden difference between being capable and feeling obligated • The Wheel of Life exercise to understand what truly matters • Why many ambitious women feel burnt out despite doing everything “right” • The importance of energy management, not just time management • How saying yes to one opportunity can shape an entirely different life path • Why guilt often holds people back from pursuing what they want • The smallest “yes” you can start with today to reclaim control of your life This episode could be the one that powerfully changes your life. Make sure to share it with a friend if someone came to mind during the episode! CONNECT 📸 Instagram 📚 The Power to Say YES! TIME STAMPS (00:34) Introduction (03:16) Saying Yes to Everyone But Yourself (04:33) What Foundation Do We Need To Build? (10:04) Wheel of Life Exercise (15:49) Hardest YES You’ve Given (19:58) Being Capable v Obliged (22:59) Energy Management (26:43) Being an Entrepreneur v. Careerist (31:20) Running 3 Iterations of Your Life (34:35) How to Dream Without Being Ungrateful? (38:37) Why a Monk Can’t Understand Guilt (43:02) What’s the Smallest YES Someone Can Start With Today? WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok ⭐ Substack 🧡 This description may contain affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to Start Over (Even When You Think It’s Too Late)
What if the version of you that feels stuck, behind, or embarrassed about your past… is actually standing at the beginning of something powerful? In this episode, I sit down with Crazy Auntie Ann, who went from alcoholism and rock bottom to 3M+ followers on TikTok, not by trying to go viral, but by finally becoming herself. We talk about what it really means to stop caring what people think, how to reinvent yourself at any age, and why surrender, not willpower, changed her life forever. This is a conversation about identity, confidence, sobriety, self-forgiveness, and starting again. If you’ve ever felt: * Like you’re behind in life * Like you wasted years * Like it’s “too late” to change * Or like you’ve been living for other people. 💬 One of My Favourite Moments: “It’s not about winning or self-control. It’s about defeat.” That surrender became the beginning of everything for Ann. This episode is for you. LINKS 💆♀️ COZY EARTH - Use code “ERIKA” to get 20% off HERE (I’m currently loving their comforters to enhance deep sleep)! 💨 AIR DOCTOR - Use code “ERIKA” to get $300 off: https://airdoctorpro.com 📸 Instagram TIME STAMPS (01:53) Introduction (07:41) Why did u start making TikToks? (11:13) Why did you set your content? (15:48) What advice would you give to creators? (17:53) I haven’t always been confident (18:59) The Cream Bun Theory (23:44) Alcohol Addiction (26:53) Rock bottom (32:10) How did you forgive yourself? (39:46) What did you become after sobriety? (44:25) How did your family respond to your growing fame? (48:14) How did you find your passion so late in life? WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to Grow Without Losing Yourself | Brooki
From making just $300 a day in her early bakery days to raising $25 million in venture capital and expanding from local to global, this growth story is extraordinary. But this conversation isn’t just about numbers. It’s about what happens when success comes fast. In this episode of The Balance Theory, I’m joined by Brooki, founder of Brooki Bakehouse, for her first ever podcast interview. We talk about the identity work that needs to happen before growth, the trade-offs that come with scaling a business publicly, and how to build something big without losing who you are. Because success doesn’t build your character, it reveals it. In this episode, we unpack: * How Brooki went from $300 days to raising $25M+ * The single decision that changed the trajectory of her business * What it really felt like when everything started snowballing * The reality of building a brand in public * How she handles scrutiny and criticism * The trade-offs of growing a global business while raising young children * Why becoming a mum became her superpower, not a setback * How to grow without losing yourself * Why you need to build yourself before you build success If you’re ambitious, building something, navigating change, or stepping into a new level of life, this episode will shift how you think about growth. Because the real question isn’t how to succeed. It’s who you become along the way. Subscribe for more conversations on ambition, mindset, identity and building a life that feels aligned. #Brooki #FemaleFounder #EntrepreneurMindset #VentureCapital #WomenInBusiness #PersonalGrowth #TheBalanceTheory #StartupJourney #WorkingMum #BuildingInPublic LINKS 💆♀️ COZY EARTH - Use code “ERIKA” to get 20% off HERE (I’m currently loving their comforters to enhance deep sleep)! 💧 AQUATRU Use code “ERIKA” to get 20% off at https://www.aquatru.com 📸 Instagram TIME STAMPS (01:54) Introduction (07:15) How I Got To Know Myself (16:19) What Made You Start Your First Bakery? (23:27) How Did You Meet your Husband? (26:31) When did you Realise It Was going to be Bigger than a Local Bakery? (30:14) This Single Decision Shaped the Trajectory of My Business (32:17) What Was your Dream When You Opened The Bakery? (37:12) What Did You Struggle With Behind the Veil of Success? (43:54) The Reality of Being a Working Mum (55:50) Trade Offs You Have To Make in Life (1:00:57) How do You Stay Confident When Your Integrity Is Questioned Publicly? (01:09:28) Securing $25 Million in VC Funding (01:15:19) What Has Been the Biggest Shift For You Being Local to Global WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Positive Thinking Hasn’t Worked (And What Actually Does) | Marisa Peer
What if the reason positive thinking hasn’t worked for you… isn’t because you’re doing it wrong, but because no one ever showed you how your mind actually listens? In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Marisa Peer, and we go far beyond motivation or feel-good affirmations. This is a practical, step-by-step breakdown of how the words you use, especially the ones you say to yourself, directly shape your self-worth, confidence, and the reality you experience. We talk about why so many people know what they should think, yet still feel stuck… why saying “I’m trying” quietly reinforces failure… and how subtle language patterns can either work with your brain or cause it to push back entirely. If you’ve ever: * Felt like you’re “doing the work” but nothing is changing * Struggled with feeling not enough, even when life looks good on paper * Tried affirmations that felt fake or forced * Wondered whether you can really have it all, career, health, relationships, fulfilment …this conversation will land. Marisa shares the exact phrases, sentence structures, and mindset shifts that actually create change, including one powerful sentence you can start using today to rebuild self-worth and self-trust. This is an episode you may want to listen to twice, not because it’s complex, but because it’s precise. LINKS 💆♀️ COZY EARTH - Use code “ERIKA” to get 20% off HERE (I’m currently loving their comforters to enhance deep sleep)! 📸 Instagram Marisa Peer's I am Enough Book - https://marisapeer.com/marisa-peer-books/ Marisa Peer's Free Gifts - https://marisapeer.com/free-gifts/ TIME STAMPS (03:17) Can we have it all? (06:21) Did you always believe you could have it all? (10:26) How do we actually use our thinking to change our reality (12:25) Surviving Cancer (14:02) Crafting your phrases for success (17:34) How to like yourself more (24:13) Are you making someone else’s story, yours? (27:07) Tools for kids to instil skills (27:15) Is work-life balance a myth? (35:24) Is AI being used as therapy a bad thing? (39:51) Start saying this one sentence to yourself TODAY WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Everyday Habits That Build Real Self-Respect | Dr Katherine Iscoe
In this episode, we explore what self-respect actually means, beyond confidence, beyond success, beyond applause. For years, today’s guest chased respect externally, having thoughts like: If you liked me, I liked me. If you approved, I felt safe. But as she shares, that way of living slowly disconnects you from yourself. I’m joined by Dr Katherine Iscoe to unpack: • Why people-pleasing is often rooted in the “fawn” trauma response • How you might be subtly trading yourself away in everyday moments • The restaurant “steak” example that reveals more than you think • How to audit your calendar to see if you truly respect yourself • Why boundaries aren’t just with other people, they’re with yourself • How overthinking steals years of your life • The difference between chasing happiness and building self-respect • What it actually looks like to make decisions from self-respect Self-respect isn’t loud.It isn’t aggressive.It isn’t about becoming selfish. It’s about choosing yourself in small, daily ways, even when it feels uncomfortable. Because the truth is, confidence might get you in the room... but self-respect is what keeps you standing tall. If you’ve ever felt like: * You say yes too often * You overthink simple decisions * You care more about others’ opinions than your own * You don’t feel fully like yourself anymore This episode is for you. The life you want doesn’t start with more discipline. It starts with self-respect. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram Dr Katherine Iscoe's book - https://www.drkatherine.com/self-respect-playbook Dr Katherine Iscoe Website - https://www.drkatherine.com TIME STAMPS (01:50) Introduction (05:40) Taking back ownership over your life (09:29) Obvious Ways you are trading yourself away (14:43) First time you felt proud of yourself (17:37) Self Respect Zones (21:49) Does your calendar show you respect yourself? (25:58) Top Skills for Mastering your Self Respect (29:11) Advice for people to move into self respect (31:57) Resilience vs Abandon ship (36:25) Leaving CEO Role (39:27) How do I make decisions with self respect? (44:19) Why do we lose momentum? (49:17) Define Self Respect WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S7 Ep 5How the World’s Biggest Podcast Thinks About Growth (And What It Means for You Personally)
If you’re serious about podcast growth and creator growth, this episode will change how you think about building content that actually scales. In this behind-the-scenes conversation, I sit down with Grace Miller, Head of Experimentation & Failure at The Diary of a CEO, to unpack how one of the world’s biggest podcasts thinks about growth, testing, and long-term success. We go inside how elite creators experiment and how small, intentional decisions compound into massive audience growth. From YouTube analytics and thumbnail testing to failing fast without losing confidence, this episode is a masterclass for anyone building a podcast, YouTube channel, or personal brand in 2026 and beyond. You’ll learn: • How the world’s biggest podcasts approach growth and experimentation • What actually matters in the YouTube backend for podcast growth • How to test thumbnails, titles, and formats • How to build momentum through experimentation • How to fail fast, learn faster, and grow with clarity • Practical creator growth strategies you can implement immediately This episode isn’t about hacks or virality. It’s about systems, curiosity, and sustainable growth, the foundations behind long-term success as a creator. Whether you’re a podcaster, YouTuber, or creative entrepreneur, this conversation will help you stop guessing and start growing with intention. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram Time Stamps (00:00) Introduction (01:20) How did you become Head of Experimentation for Steven Bartlett & Diary of a CEO? (07:03) What does a typical day in DOAC office look like? (10:54) Who should podcasters hire? (16:59) Exactly what to look at in the YouTube backend (19:00) Thumbnail testing strategy (20:13) How do you Experiment at DOAC? (25:30) How do you fail fast? (27:22) Two things to test on each platform: YT, IG and Spotify (30:10) How do we experiment in our own personal lives? (34:19) Practical experiment for personal life to start TODAY (38:14) Most uncomfortable thing you’re doing this year? (40:48) Are podcasts over saturated? WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ My FREE Work Life Balance Workshop ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS ⭐ Substack 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok 🌍 My website 🧡 This description may contain affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S7 Ep 4How to Change Your Personality to Make Yourself More Confident | Dr. Shadé Zahrai
Today, we break down the science of confidence, why self-doubt isn’t always the enemy, and how understanding your specific doubt pattern can unlock lasting self-trust, without becoming someone you’re not. In this conversation, I’m joined by Dr Shadé Zahrai, behavioural researcher, award-winning peak performance educator, and one of the leading voices on confidence, self-image, and self-doubt. This is not about hype or surface-level confidence. It’s about rewiring how you see yourself. ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode * Why confidence is trainable, not fixed * The role self-doubt actually plays in growth and performance * The 4 Self-Doubt Types and how they show up in behaviour * How to diagnose your own self-doubt profile (including mine, live) * The everyday habit that quietly erodes confidence * How posture, environment, and physicality shape self-belief * How to tell the difference between useful self-doubt and self-sabotage * Why your self-image is the blueprint for your entire life * Practical tools to build confidence in real time * How to set boundaries with negative people without losing yourself When you change how you see yourself, your behaviour follows. Confidence isn’t something you chase, it’s something you build. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram Link to free quiz online Link to BIG TRUST TIME STAMPS (01:43) Introduction / Background (12:06) What is the role of self-doubt? (17:26) Self Doubt Profiles (25:48) Diagnosing Erika’s doubt profile (30:22) Tools for improving self doubt (47:49) This everyday habit is ruining your confidence (53:28) Do you need to change your environment to achieve? (57:53) Setting boundaries for loved ones who are negative WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S7 Ep 3How To Stay Confident When Nothing Online Is Real Anymore | Danae Mercer
Confidence today feels different. We’re navigating a world where AI can outperform humans, social media is increasingly curated (and often fake), and comparison is no longer occasional, it’s constant. Even the most grounded, capable people are quietly questioning themselves. In this episode, we explore how to stay confident when nothing online feels real anymore and how to use social media without losing yourself. Joining me is journalist, speaker, and mother Danae Mercer, who has worked at the highest levels of media and still found her confidence shaken by the online world. Together, we unpack what’s really happening beneath the surface of confidence in 2026, and what actually helps. This isn’t about deleting social media or fearing AI. It’s about learning the new confidence skill this era demands. 💭 If You’ve Been Thinking… “I don’t feel as confident as I used to” “Everyone online seems ahead of me” “I know better, but I still feel affected” “I want my confidence back” then this conversation is for you! And if this episode resonates, share it with someone who might be quietly feeling the same way. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram TIME STAMPS (01:20) Introduction (06:40) How do we remain confident in the age of AI content? (18:23) Tools to find confidence (23:32) Do things you’re bad at (26:20) What's the line between being sucked in by social media and enjoying it? (29:26) The Proteus Effect (44:01) Consequences of phone use and emotions (47:01) Why did you start posting content? (51:14) What would you immediately change on social media WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S7 Ep 2How to Get Good at Relationships (Most People Never Learn This) | Mo Gawdat
Why do so many relationships fail, even if there’s love? In this episode, I sit down with Mo Gawdat to unpack the logic, equations, and skills behind relationships and why love itself is actually the easy part. Mo is the bestselling author of Solve for Happy and a former Google X executive, known for applying engineering and systems thinking to life’s hardest problems. In this conversation, we explore why 96.8% of relationships fail, what most people were never taught about love, and how relationships can be learned, trained, and improved, just like any other skill. This episode isn’t about romantic clichés or surface-level advice. It’s about understanding: * why love is logical, not irrational * how we unknowingly block love * why relationships fail when seasons change * and how to become good at relationships, without settling or second-guessing yourself Whether you’re single and looking for love, dating, or already in a long-term relationship, this conversation will change the way you think about connection. We of course also get to know Mo, from his way of thinking all the way through to his current project - EMMA. If this conversation resonates, I’d love to hear your thoughts. 💬 What part of relationships do you feel you were never taught? CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram TIME STAMPS (01:25) Introduction (03:03) How to be more than your job (08:04) Giving yourself permission (13:03) 3 Questions to Align Your Life Choices (15:20) Is Love Is Illogical? (25:40) Is there “THE ONE” (35:42) PPRFCTS - the 7 things we want from a relationship (43:57) Is AI the best place to help with relationships? (52:48) Managing or lowering expectations? WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S7 Ep 1How to Become the Person You Want to Be in 2026 | Karen Mattar
If you feel like there’s a gap between the person you are and the person you know you could be, this episode is for you. In this conversation with Karen Mattar, we explore what really keeps people stuck in the same patterns year after year and why motivation, willpower, and “trying harder” so often fail. This episode is about outgrowing a life that no longer fits, rebuilding confidence through self-respect, and becoming someone who actually follows through on the promises they make to themselves. Not through pressure or self-control, but through identity, leadership, and alignment. If you’ve ever thought “I know I’m meant for more” but struggled to close the gap between intention and action, this conversation will help you understand why, and what needs to change. This episode is for the person who: • Feels like they’ve outgrown their current life • They’re tired of starting over every year • They struggle with consistency and follow-through • They want habits that last, not another motivation spike • They’re ready to become the person they keep visualising Trust this episode will find you when it’s meant to! CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram TIME STAMPS (01:17) Introduction (4:50) How do you follow big intuitive moves? (08:12) Changing habits based on self respect (11:29) How do your habits shape your identity? (16:26) Self Control to Self Leadership (22:58) Your environment is silently shaping you (27:01) Negative people you love (32:41) People respect you more when you’re in shape (34:29) Diary of CEO Episode thoughts (42:30) Who is the modern woman WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This Will Find You Right Before Your Next Level Up.
This will find you right before you're about to make a big move, life change or pivot. 3 min of pure straight talk and motivation to get you inspired to move ahead. 🎥 If you loved this episode, you'll love the full podcast here. WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MORNING MOTIVATION - 5 Minutes to Start Every Day Right
If you’re waking up feeling unmotivated, overwhelmed, or stuck… start your day with this. These 5 minutes are designed to reset your mindset, shift your energy, and remind you who you are before the world tells you otherwise. Save this. Play it every morning. Let it become your ritual. This compilation includes some of the most powerful moments from The Balance Theory Podcast, conversations about identity, clarity, confidence, and taking ownership of your life. Put your headphones in, breathe, and let these 5 minutes set the tone for your day. ✨ Watch These Featured Motivational Episodes Next 1️⃣ Make Yourself Irreplaceable 2️⃣ You Know There's More For You 3️⃣ Why People Get Motivation Wrong 4️⃣ How to Be More Confident WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If You Want More Opportunities in 2026, Do THIS!
If you’ve ever worried about staying relevant, being replaced, or falling behind in a world where AI is evolving faster than job titles… this clip is your wake-up call. In this conversation, global communications strategist Maha Abouelenein, who has worked with Gary Vee, Google, Netflix, Red Bull, and even the Prime Minister of Egypt, breaks down what actually makes someone valuable, memorable, and irreplaceable in 2026 and beyond. Whether you’re building your career, growing your personal brand, or just trying to stand out in a crowded world, these insights will help you protect your edge and elevate your opportunities. 🎥 Watch the full episode with Maha Abouelenein here The full conversation goes deeper into confidence, communication, networking, staying relevant in the age of AI, and exactly how to build a powerful personal brand. WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your Discipline Problem Isn't What You Think (It's THIS!)
Wondering how to be more disciplined? If you keep telling yourself you’ll “be more disciplined tomorrow” but nothing changes… this clip is for you. In this powerful conversation, Tracy Harmoush breaks down the real reason people struggle with discipline and why most of what you’ve been told about building willpower and consistency simply doesn’t work. Tracy shares the mindset shifts, identity upgrades, and practical steps you need to finally stick to what you say you’ll do in 2026. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, ashamed, or confused about why discipline never seems to last, this video will give you the clarity and momentum you’ve been missing. 🎥 Watch the full episode with Tracy Harmoush here You’ll hear the full breakdown on discipline, identity work, self-trust, and what it really takes to build a life you’re proud of. WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 18The #1 Habit Keeping You From Achieving What You Want | Chantale Ishac
If you’ve been doing all the “right” things and still feel stuck, this episode is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed. I’m joined by my therapist, Chantale, who returns for a third time to help me unpack this in a way only she can. Today we’re breaking down the #1 habit keeping you from achieving what you want, a habit she taught me that changed EVERYTHING for me, a habit so common most people don’t even realise they’re doing it… This habit is the reason why you feel guilty saying no, why fear shows up every time you try something new. You’ll learn how to recognise when you’re operating from an inauthentic version of yourself, why your goals fall apart when they’re built on fear, and the neuroscience behind stepping outside your comfort zone. This is a practical, grounded conversation about building self-trust, setting boundaries without guilt, dissolving limiting beliefs, and finally creating goals that feel true to who you are, not who you think you “should” be. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to break this habit, stop abandoning yourself, and take the first aligned step toward the life you actually want. This will unlock everything for you. 🎥 PREVIOUS PODCAST WITH CHANTALE CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram TIME STAMPS (01:17) Introduction (02:55) Everything you need to know about people pleasing (07:47) How do you deal with guilt and fear? (12:30) How can you be giving without people pleasing? (16:03) This is essential to do before goal setting (20:35) Limiting Beliefs & Goal Setting (25:57) How to push through limiting beliefs (30:02) “I am not enough” (31:30) Exercise to break through small limiting beliefs (not large traumas) (35:11) Neuroscience for being outside of your comfort zone (39:12) What you need to know about tolerance windows (42:52) Rapid Fire WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 17Why You Don’t Need to Have Life “Figured Out” By 30 | Caggie Dunlop
If you’re approaching your late 20s or early 30s and feel like you’re supposed to have your life together by now… this conversation will feel like a warm exhale. In this episode, I sit down with Caggie Dunlop, founder of the Saturn Returns podcast and author of Saturn Return: Your Cosmic Coming of Age, to unpack what’s really happening when life feels turbulent, uncertain, or like everything is changing at once. Whether you’re starting over after a breakup, questioning your career, drifting from old friendships, or simply thinking, “I thought I’d be further by now,” this episode will help you make sense of a chapter most people silently struggle through. You’re not behind. You’re not failing. You’re becoming. This episode is for those who are 27–33 and feel lost questioning the life you thought you’d have “starting over” when everyone else seems ahead growing out of old friendships and identities navigating big emotional changes all at once Get ready to learn and reposition yourself to find grounding & peace with your timeline. TIME STAMPS (01:13) What is a Saturn Return? (07:43) Reinvention versus rediscovering who you are (13:42) Reflective Questions for turbulent moments (17:22) Timeline exercise (20:30) Who Am I? (27:06) Friendship break ups (33:28) Juggling work and being a new mum (41:13) Birth stories CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 16These Daily Habits Are Draining Years From Your Life | Gary Brecka
If you’ve been doing “everything right” but still don’t feel good, this conversation will connect the dots. Today I’m joined by Gary Brecka, human biologist and longevity expert, to break down the daily habits that quietly drain your energy, increase anxiety, and limit your health span. The best part? Most of the fixes are totally free and within your control today. In the first 10 minutes alone, Gary reveals the 3 free habits that have the biggest impact on your sleep, mood, stress, and long-term vitality - especially for people with busy lives and limited time or budget. We also explore the link between isolation and early mortality, why so many people struggle with anxiety without knowing the biological reason behind it, and how to invest in your health in a way that actually moves the needle. This episode is practical, grounding, and genuinely life-changing. (01:28) Introduction (03:01) 3 FREE things to extend your life (06:43) Caregiver syndrome (07:41) Investing in your wellness (09:34) Why people struggle with anxiety (12:32) 40% of people go to sleep like this (15:48) Is it just about more years? (20:13) Are you religious? (21:48) This is the most attractive frequency (24:37) Impact of Botox/Filler on longevity? (29:58) How long are we going to live in 200 years? Connect with today's guest on Instagram WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 15How to Stop Letting Your Job or Relationships Define You | Twinkle Stanly
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “who am I without my job?” or felt your identity slipping when a relationship ends… this episode is going to hit home. Today I’m joined by Twinkle Stanly, content creator, speaker, and the woman behind one of the most relatable pivots online right now. We dive deep into what it actually feels like to walk away from a life that looks “fine” on paper, but no longer feels aligned. If you’ve been questioning your path, feeling disconnected from who you are, or stuck between wanting more and not knowing where to begin -this conversation will help you find clarity, confidence, and your true identity again. In this episode, we unpack: 💭 Leaving a job you didn’t hate - but still knowing you’re meant for more 💭 Why so many women tie their identity to job titles, achievements or relationships 💭 Finding the courage to pivot without proof that it will work out 💭 The fear of losing your labels and rebuilding who you are without them 💭 Why your niche is YOU (and why overthinking it keeps you stuck) 💭 How to detach from people’s opinions and trust your inner knowing 💭 Spiritual vs strategic confidence and the mindset that gets you moving again Whether you’re going through a transition, craving reinvention, or trying to reconnect with yourself… this episode will remind you that you are allowed to choose a new life, even if the old one wasn’t “bad.” CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram TIME STAMPS (01:14) You didn’t hate your job, but you still quit? (05:14) How did you get the confidence to post your first video? (08:14) This should be your niche (11:44) My identity being tied to a relationship (13:18) I’m good at rejecting people’s opinion of me (15:59) Advice for people wanting to have more abundant thoughts (18:47) Losing yourself to relationships (20:16) What are you not prepared to settle for? (28:29) Social Media Addiction (33:39) Stop relying on ChatGPT (40:12) Is success spiritual or strategic? WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 14How to Find Confidence in Different Areas of Life | Kayla Itsines
We all go through seasons where life changes, again and again. Whether it’s becoming a parent, finding confidence, learning about money or figuring out who you are beyond your career, this conversation with Kayla Itsines dives deep into what her evolution has really looked like. From finding confidence on stage and handling online negativity, to postpartum recovery and redefining balance between pregnancy, post partum, being online, fitness, family, and wealth - Kayla opens up in a way she never has before. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m trying to find myself again” or felt like your confidence disappeared somewhere along the way… this episode will remind you it’s never gone, it just needs to be rebuilt in this new season of life, along with some personal insights into Kayla’s own journey. #KaylaItsines #Confidence #Reinvention #TheBalanceTheory #PostpartumJourney #SelfGrowth #LifeChange #Motherhood #FitnessMotivation #FindingYourself TIME STAMPS (01:37) Introduction (02:51) Confidence to be on stage? (06:27) Dealing with negativity online (10:17) Kayla has never shared this… (16:07) Honest recovery from pregnancy (21:57) “Bounce back”? (25:10) What do men get wrong with advising fitness in pregnancy? (27:37) How have you diversified your wealth? (29:47) The “Kayla Tax” (31:45) If we removed fitness from your life, what would you be doing? (34:35) Confidence in the gym (36:03) Do you think we need to parent boys and girls differently? (40:07) Raising kids different to the previous generation? (43:45) Rapid Fire Qs 📸 Connect with our guest on IG here WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 13How To Make Yourself Irreplaceable and Confident | Maha Abouelenein
In a world where AI is evolving faster than our job titles, staying relevant is no longer optional, it’s survival. In this powerful conversation, Maha Abouelenein, a global communications strategist who’s worked with Gary Vee, Google, Netflix, and even the Prime Minister of Egypt, reveals what it truly takes to stay valuable, confident, and irreplaceable in the modern world. 🎙️ We unpack: Why your degree and job title no longer matter The #1 skill that can’t be automated (and how to master it) How to build confidence that makes you unforgettable The mindset shift to stop “waiting” for opportunities and start creating them How to communicate so people want to work with you The real reason some people stay relevant and others fade out If you’ve ever felt like your skills are expiring, this episode will reignite your edge and remind you that your ability to communicate, adapt, and connect is your greatest competitive advantage. TIME STAMPS (01:33) Introduction (03:33) What does it actually mean to be self reliant? (08:33) How do we stop waiting for what we want? (13:33) How to do a Time audit of your life (15:06) How to manage my time? (21:17) How did you work with the Prime Minister of Egypt (27:33) The SECRET to opening doors for yoursel (28:40) How do you create value in your networks? JOB or BUSINESS! (35:43) Why do you need to network if you have a stable job? (40:07) How do you craft a one liner about yourself? (46:33) Bringing Netflix to MENA (51:03) 7 rules of Self Reliance 7 Rules of Self Reliance Book Time Audit Workshop Networking Pro PDF Connect with Maha 📸 Instagram WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 12Stay in a 9–5 or Start Your Own Thing? Here’s How to Know | Erim Kaur
Thinking about leaving your 9–5 but not sure where to start? 💭 In this episode, Erika sits down with Erim Kaur, entrepreneur, influencer, and founder of BY ERIM, to talk about what it really takes to build a business from scratch and whether entrepreneurship is actually right for you. From getting fired eight times to building a global haircare brand, Erim shares the honest truth about the entrepreneurial journey, from finding your purpose to knowing when to take the leap. ✨ In this episode: – How to know if you’re meant for a 9–5 or ready to start your own business – The mindset difference between entrepreneurs and careerists – How Erim turned rejection and loss into her purpose – Why she’s 50/50 about having an online (influencer) personality and whether you should too – How to decide what kind of business to start – The story behind BY ERIM and its powerful meaning ** Bonus Segment: Hair Tips & Healthy Hair Secrets - whether you’re in your postpartum journey, struggling with hair quality, or just curious about her signature hair oil, these tips are not to be missed. 💡 If you’ve ever wondered whether to stay in your stable job or take the leap into your dream business, this conversation will give you inspiration and insight into how Erim found the clarity, courage, and perspective to make her next move, to inspire you to take yours. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram 🎁 Use BALANCE10 for 10% off at BYERIM TIME STAMPS (01:13) Introduction (05:15) Advice for starting a YouTube Channel (07:34) Behind the scenes of successful YT Channel (10:41) The true meaning of productivity everyday (12:44) The Balance Theory explained (14:31) New way to manage your to-Do Lists (17:05) How motherhood has changed productivity (22:59) 2 min rule to save 20 hours a week (25:06) Tips for procrastination (27:29) Struggling with surrendering / control (29:59) Is AI good for productivity or are we cheating by using it? (32:54) MUST USE AI Apps you didn’t know about (38:48) Why I don’t tell people what I’ve achieved anymore ❤️ If you loved this episode, check out this one next! WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 11Why Your Perfect Plan Will Fail (and How to Win Anyway) | Amina Yonis
Life not going to plan? Sick of things not working out the way you imagined? Here’s the truth: your “perfect plan” will fail. But that doesn’t mean you will. In this powerful conversation with Amina, we break down the myths of control, why obsessing over the “perfect path” keeps you stuck, and how to actually win when life takes unexpected turns. 🔑 What You’ll Learn Why your perfect plan will never go the way you expect How to adapt and win when life throws curveballs The truth about productivity (and why you’re measuring it wrong) How to know which season of productivity you’re in Tools and rules to finally take control of your time bonus: Is AI going to take all our jobs!? From career shifts and finding balance at work, to redefining productivity and embracing motherhood’s lessons, Amina shares hard-won insights that will challenge your assumptions and open your eyes to a new way forward. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, stuck, or like you’re constantly “behind” in life — this episode is for you. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram TIME STAMPS (01:13) Introduction (05:15) Advice for starting a YouTube Channel (07:34) Behind the scenes of successful YT Channel (10:41) The true meaning of productivity everyday (12:44) The Balance Theory explained (14:31) New way to manage your to-Do Lists (17:05) How motherhood has changed productivity (22:59) 2 min rule to save 20 hours a week (25:06) Tips for procrastination (27:29) Struggling with surrendering / control (29:59) Is AI good for productivity or are we cheating by using it? (32:54) MUST USE AI Apps you didn’t know about (38:48) Why I don’t tell people what I’ve achieved anymore WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 10Stop Giving More Than You Get in Relationships
If you keep feeling drained in your relationships — like you're giving more than you get — this episode will shift everything. Whether it’s friendships, family, or your partner, there’s one powerful mindset that can help you protect your energy, create emotional balance, and stop feeling responsible for everyone else’s reactions or effort. 💭 In this episode: – Why some relationships always feel unbalanced – How to stop over-giving without guilt – What it means to truly meet people where you are – The small shifts that create powerful emotional boundaries If you’ve ever thought: – "Why am I always the one trying?" – "I feel so emotionally drained after seeing them." – "Why don’t they get me?" …this conversation will empower you to show up with clarity, protect your peace, and build healthier connections. WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off #relationships #boundaries #selfdevelopment #mindsetshift #emotionalhealth #balance Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 9Why High-Performing Women Secretly Struggle With Feminine Energy | Nadia Zaal
High-performing women know how to hustle — but what happens when that constant push starts blocking the very life you want? In this powerful conversation with Nadia Zaal — mother, entrepreneur, and leader, we explore why ambitious women secretly struggle to access their feminine energy. We unpack the hidden blocks that keep us in overdrive, the stigma around slowing down, and how learning to let go can actually open the doors to deeper success, balance, and fulfillment. 🔑 We chat: Why high-performing women stay stuck in masculine energy The hidden cost of always “pushing” for results How to soften into feminine energy without losing ambition The power of yielding, surrender, and receiving How motherhood can transform the way we approach success If you’ve ever felt like you can’t switch off, that surrender equals weakness, or that you’re “too busy to relax", this episode is for you. 🌸 True success isn’t about doing more ... it’s about being aligned. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram TIME STAMPS (01:14) Introduction (06:44) Don’t start a business at THIS moment (09:48) Does balance exist for you? (11:22) What did you unlearn? (14:53) Your masculine energy is ruining your fertility (26:25) How has motherhood changed the way you show up in business? (33:04) Why the education system is failing our children WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 8The Birth You Wanted vs. The Birth You Got | Georgie Stevenson
The birth you wanted vs. the birth you got ... For so many mums, that gap is filled with disappointment, guilt, and even grief. In this deeply honest conversation, we share our own birth stories — from placenta previa and breech presentations, to unexpected C-sections and the heavy judgments that followed. We open up about the stigma, the shame, and the heartbreak of a birth that doesn’t go the way you imagined… and how to begin healing from it. Whether you had an unwanted C-section, felt robbed of the birth you dreamed of, or are struggling to reframe the disappointment — this episode will remind you that you are not alone. What You’ll Learn How to process disappointment when birth doesn’t go to plan Releasing guilt and shame around a C-section or unexpected delivery Reframing your birth story without judgment Coping with grief when the birth you wanted didn’t happen Finding strength and intention in postpartum healing 🤍 If you’ve ever felt let down by your birth experience — this conversation is for you. You didn’t fail. And you are not alone. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram TIME STAMPS (00:00) introduction (00:35) Georgie’s Birth Story (06:30) Erika’s Birth Story (07:25) Coming to terms with having a C-section (judgments, stigma, disapointments etc) (13:50) Reframing disappointment (19:28) Intention with postpartum (26:00) Advice to high performers for ‘just being a mum’ emotions (29:57) Advice for mums postpartum WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 7How To Stop Feeling Stuck In Life
If you’ve been feeling stuck, unmotivated, or like life just isn’t moving forward — this episode is for you. In just a few minutes, I’ll share one powerful question that can completely shift your mindset, spark self-accountability, and reignite momentum in your life. No fluff, no long-winded pep talks — just a simple but confronting reflection that can change everything. ✨ In this episode: – Why you might feel like nothing is changing – The difference between wanting goals and showing up for them – How to reconnect with your drive and purpose – A question that cuts through the noise and gets you focused Whether you're waiting for motivation, clarity, or a breakthrough — start here. Sometimes, all it takes is one question to realign and reset. WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 6The Missing Step to Creating the Life You Deserve | Jasmine Elizabeth
Are you settling without even realising it? 💭 So many of us hold back from asking for what we truly want - in life, love, and business, and end up living smaller than we deserve. This episode will open your eyes to the hidden reasons why you never get what you want … and the mindset shifts you need to finally change that. ✨ Inside this conversation, we unpack: * How to build the confidence to create life on your own terms * Breaking free from tying your worth to your output * What it means if you’re living someone else’s life * How to ask for what you want without guilt * The truth about standards, money, and relationships (yes, we talk about the “if he was broke, I wouldn’t choose him” moment 👀) * Why success isn’t about working harder and how to create financial freedom * Becoming your own backup plan (so you never feel trapped again) This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, “fine where they are,” or afraid to ask for more - consider this the sign you’ve been waiting for. 🔑 You deserve more. You deserve a life that feels yours. And it all starts here. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram TIME STAMPS (01:00) Introduction (03:04) How do you find the confidence to create life on your own terms? (09:15) How did you get over your worth being tied to your output? (12:08) What if you’re living someone else’s life? (16:03) How do you ask for what you want (guilt free)? (18:56) If he was broke, I wouldn’t choose him (31:19) The biggest unlock for financial and business success (33:03) How did you make your first 10k? (35:25) How to be your own backup plan (40:35) Why is making more $ not about working harder? WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 5Most People Get Motivation Completely Wrong | Tracy Harmoush
Still waiting to “feel motivated” before making a change? In this powerful conversation with Tracy Harmoush, we reveal why motivation is overrated and the real skill you need to create lasting change in your life. If you’ve ever started strong only to fall off track, struggled with discipline, or felt stuck chasing your goals, this episode will flip the way you think about success forever. Tracy shares her proven approach to building unshakable discipline, creating freedom through structure, and shifting your mindset so you can finally achieve what you want, without relying on fleeting bursts of motivation. 💡 You can expect: Why motivation is unreliable (and how to break free from it) The mindset shift that turns discipline into freedom How to follow through even when you don’t feel like it The truth about long-term success (it’s not what you think) Practical tools to rewire your habits for good If you’re ready to stop starting over and start building a life you can be proud of, this podcast is for you! CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram 👉🏽Previous episode with Tracy TIME STAMPS (01:24) Introduction (03:00) What is mindset? (05:44) How do you work out your mindset? (12:04) What did you have to unlearn? (14:46) What do people get wrong when it comes to discipline? (16:48) What role does motivation play? (23:43) Balancing wanting to be traditional woman and a boss woman (31:24) Why do we label THESE relationships as “toxic”? (41:51) Dealing with friction from just being, rather than doing WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 4Change Your Life In Just 2 Minutes.
Feeling stuck? Waiting for the “right time” to finally start living your life? This episode is the sign you’ve been waiting for. This video will gift you a powerful mindset shift that will change the course of your life … without needing a grand plan or perfect timing. 🎯 If you’ve been: – Feeling lost, unmotivated, or delayed in life – Waiting for clarity or the perfect moment to act – Craving a reset or mindset boost ...this is your sign. All you need is 2 minutes. Today’s the day everything changes. Episode with Georgie Stevenson WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 3Psychologist Reveals the One Thing Self-Aware Parents Do Differently | Dr Saliha Afridi
What if being self-aware isn’t enough to be the parent you want to be? In this eye-opening episode, I’m joined by clinical psychologist and parenting expert Dr. Saliha Afridi to explore the often overlooked connection between self-awareness and conscious parenting. Whether you’re a current or future parent who’s done the inner work — or you’re just beginning your self-development journey — this conversation will give you practical tools, powerful insights, and a deeper understanding of how to raise emotionally resilient, self-aware kids. And some of the tips are NOT what you would expect! We cover: → When and how to start teaching self-awareness → The biggest mistake even mindful parents make → Tech, toddlers, and what actually harms your child’s brain → The parenting style that builds confident, grounded humans → Why your personal healing does impact your kids — and how to use it wisely 👶 This one’s for parents who want to break cycles, raise better humans, and stay true to themselves in the process. Previous episode with Dr Saliha CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram TIME STAMPS (00:00) Introduction (03:56) When and how do we start teaching our kids self awareness? (10:51) Being a parent is not a role, it’s an archetype (13:33) Can we lose ourselves to parenthood? (17:53) Can we help children have NO limiting beliefs? (19:17) Social Media use with kids (25:20) The Super Peer parents have to deal with (28:40) Should you let your toddler watch TV? (35:13) 3 parenting styles + the one you SHOULD adopt (50:45) The most harmful thing to kids WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 2STOP Searching For Your Purpose and Do THIS Instead | Rhea Jacobs
If you've ever felt lost, stuck, or like you're falling behind because you haven’t “found your purpose,” this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation with Rhea Jacobs, we unpack the real truth about purpose — and why the pressure to find it might be what’s holding you back. 👉 You’ll discover: Why your purpose doesn’t need to be one big thing A practical exercise to gain clarity The 4 personality types that shape your purpose How purpose evolves as you do Insights from ancient wisdom and modern science Whether you’re in a season of uncertainty or looking to realign with what really matters, this episode will shift your mindset and help you move forward with confidence. 🧠 This isn’t your typical “find your why” chat — it’s a deep, real, and refreshing take on purpose. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram 📚 RHE Journals 🎥 Previous Episodes - First Episode and Second Episode TIME STAMPS (00:00) Introduction (04:00) Is purpose one thing we need to define? (08:27) Practical Exercise to find your purpose (10:10) What if my purpose isn’t something grand for the whole world? (11:50) 4 personality types that dictates your purpose (16:50) How do you keep or find your purpose whilst you’re growing / changing (19:14) What did you do when you identified a purpose you had to part with? (23:56) What can Ancient Traditions teach us about purpose? (27:56) What does science have to say about purpose? (32:05) How do you deal with fear in purpose? (36:20) One take away for listeners WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 1Day 5/5: The Proven Way to Make Change Last
Welcome to Day 5 of your 5-Day Life Audit. his series is designed to help you pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters — so you can move forward with clarity and intention. In today’s episode, we’re focusing on: 👉 Pulling together everything from the past four days to create a powerful, personalized action plan — one that aligns with your core values, vision, and next chapter. You’ll walk away with: – Clear prompts to reflect on your daily reality – A simple action step to reset or improve – A mindset shift to support long-term change This is more than a productivity check-in — it’s a realignment with who you’re becoming. 📌 Missed a day? Start from the beginning here WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 1Day 4/5: This Hidden Chaos Is Draining Your Energy
Welcome to Day 4 of your 5-Day Life Audit. This series is designed to help you pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters — so you can move forward with clarity and intention. In today’s episode, we’re focusing on: 👉 Taking inventory of your physical environment — and how it’s either supporting or sabotaging your energy. You’ll be challenged to refresh your space so it reflects the clarity, focus, or peace you want to create. You’ll walk away with: – Clear prompts to reflect on your daily reality – A simple action step to reset or improve – A mindset shift to support long-term change This is more than a productivity check-in — it’s a realignment with who you’re becoming. 📌 Missed a day? Start from the beginning here WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 1Day 3/5: Why Your Life Doesn’t Feel Like Yours
Welcome to Day 3 of your 5-Day Life Audit. This series is designed to help you pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters — so you can move forward with clarity and intention. In today’s episode, we’re focusing on: 👉 Evaluating what (and who) you consume daily — from social media to conversations — and intentionally curating inputs that uplift, inspire, and align with the version of you that you’re stepping into. You’ll walk away with: – Clear prompts to reflect on your daily reality – A simple action step to reset or improve – A mindset shift to support long-term change This is more than a productivity check-in — it’s a realignment with who you’re becoming. 📌 Missed a day? Start from the beginning here. MORE EPS ON SETTING BOUNDARIES: - Recommendation 1 - Recommendation 2 - Recommendation 3 WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 1Day 2/5: Your Habits Are Secretly Controlling You...
Welcome to Day 2 of your 5-Day Life Audit. This series is designed to help you pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters — so you can move forward with clarity and intention. In today’s episode, we’re focusing on: 👉 Taking a deep look at your current habits — which ones support your growth, and which ones might be silently holding you back. You’ll leave with simple steps to reinforce the good and gently release the rest. You’ll walk away with: – Clear prompts to reflect on your daily reality– A simple action step to reset or improve– A mindset shift to support long-term change This is more than a productivity check-in — it’s a realignment with who you’re becoming. 📌 Missed Day 1? Start from the beginning here WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S6 Ep 1Day 1/5: Stop Living on Autopilot Before It’s Too Late
Welcome to Day 1 of your 5-Day Life Audit. This 5 day miniseries is designed to help you pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters — so you can move forward with clarity and intention. In today’s episode, we’re focusing on: 👉 Identifying and upgrading the personal systems that are (or aren’t) helping you show up for your goals — from your morning routine to your digital clutter. You’ll walk away with: – Clear prompts to reflect on your daily reality – A simple action step to reset or improve – A mindset shift to support long-term change This is more than a productivity check-in — it’s a realignment with who you’re becoming. Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss the next 4 days to complete the Life Audit with us! 5 Systems Video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/4HuZpohdUWY WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 Ep 31Most People Get Confidence Completely Wrong...
Want to feel more confident in your everyday life, work, or relationships? In this special compilation episode, I’m sharing 5 powerful confidence lessons shared by past guests — insights that I wish I heard years ago. These aren’t your typical surface-level tips. Each one is a mindset shift that quietly changes everything. Whether you struggle with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, or just want to show up more powerfully, these guest moments will help you build real, lasting confidence from the inside out. 🔑 In this episode, you’ll hear: What confident people actually do differently Why backing yourself is more important than being perfect How to let go of the fear of being seen The surprising mindset that builds unshakable self-worth Real stories that prove confidence is built — not born 🎧 These are 5 standout moments you’ll want to revisit anytime you need a boost. TIME STAMPS (00:00) Lesson 1 - Saana (05:03) Lesson 2 - Nimi (10:10) Lesson 3 - Ellie (13:34) Lesson 4 - Sureena (17:19) Lesson 5 - Davina WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 Ep 308 Bits of Life Advice You’ll WISH You Heard Sooner
These aren’t your average tips. This episode is packed with 8 powerful, perspective-shifting truths that will help you see your life in a whole new light. Whether you're feeling stuck, searching for clarity, or just need a dose of inspiration — these lessons are here to realign your mindset and elevate your growth. 🎯 Expect honest wake-up calls, empowering shifts, and reminders you didn’t know you needed. 🔔 If something resonates, hit subscribe for more real talk on confidence, self-growth, and balance. LONDON DAIRY Thank you to London Dairy, the sponsors of today's episode. This is your reminder to carve out a moment just for you today! Join me and my London Dairy ice cream tub on the couch for that self-care mmmm moment. TIME STAMPS (00:00) 1 - Najwa Zebian (01:54) 2- Naila Nazer (04:29) 3 - Annalie Howling (08:00) 4- Nimi Mehta (10:53) 5 - Sheen Gurrib (13:10) 6 - Giuliano Gonzalez (15:04) 7 - Rochelle Fox (15:32) 8 - Erika De Pellegrin (episode with Kelsey Wells) WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 Ep 297 Quick Breakthroughs to Help You Say No (Without The Guilt)
Are you constantly overcommitting, people-pleasing, or feeling drained — but don’t know how to stop? These 7 quick breakthrough moments will help you finally learn how to say “no” without the guilt … so you can protect your energy, set better boundaries, and reclaim your time. This isn’t just advice - it’s a compilation of real, raw moments from past episodes that hit deep and shift your mindset fast. 🎯 If you’ve ever: ✔️ Said “yes” when you really meant “no” ✔️ Felt guilty for putting yourself first ✔️ Struggled to hold boundaries with work, family, or friends …this video is for you. Watch this and feel empowered to start saying no — with confidence, clarity, and zero guilt. TIME STAMPS & FEATURED EPISODES: (00:00) Lesson 1 - Annalie Howling (02:44) Lesson 2- Najwa Zebian (05:27) Lesson 3 - Nimi Mehta (08:58) Lesson 4 - Erika De Pellegrin (10:38) Lesson 5 - Kelsey Wells (11:41) Lesson 6 - Davina Rankin (13:21) Lesson 7 - Erika De Pellegrin LONDON DAIRY Thank you to London Dairy, the sponsors of today's episode. This is your reminder to carve out a moment just for you today! Join me and my London Dairy ice cream tub on the couch for that self-care mmmm moment. WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 Ep 285 Lessons To Unlock Your FULL Potential (Must KNOW!)
Feeling stuck — but not sure why? Sometimes it’s not the big fears or loud doubts holding us back… it’s the hidden limits we don’t even realize are shaping our choices, confidence, and mindset. In this special moment-compilation episode, we revisit powerful guest insights that reveal 5 key lessons to help you break free from self-imposed limitations and unlock your next level — personally and professionally. ✨ Whether you’re striving for more in life, work, or self-growth, these moments will give you the shift in perspective you didn’t know you needed. You’ll walk away with: ✔️ A deeper awareness of what’s actually holding you back ✔️ A reminder that you are capable of more ✔️ Practical takeaways to step into your full potential 🎧 Tap play — your breakthrough might just be in one of these lessons. TIME STAMPS (00:00) Lesson 1 - Chantale Marie - full episode here (06:12) Lesson 2- Georgie Stevenson - full episode here (09:51) Lesson 3 - Rochelle Fox - full episode here (12:54) Lesson 4 - Nimi Mehta - full episode here (17:16) Lesson 5 - Najwa Zebian - full episode here LONDON DAIRY Thank you to London Dairy, the sponsors of today's episode. This is your reminder to carve out a moment just for you today! Join me and my London Dairy ice cream tub on the couch for that self-care mmmm moment. WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 Ep 27How to Stop Losing Yourself in Relationships | Haifa Beseisso
If you’ve ever found yourself shrinking to fit into love, questioning if you’re too much, or feeling lost in your relationships — this episode with Haifa Beseisso will hit home. ❤️🔥 We unpack how real self love isn’t just about bubble baths or affirmations — it’s about choosing yourself even when it’s uncomfortable. Haifa shares her powerful story of unlearning cultural conditioning, redefining self-worth, and how that inner work transformed her relationships. 👉 In this episode: Why we lose ourselves in love — and how to stop What self love really looks like (and the biggest misconceptions) Dating with clarity, standards, and self-awareness Being “too much,” being “picky,” and being fully you How to open up without abandoning yourself If you’ve been stuck in relationship patterns that drain you or are afraid to take up space in love — this conversation will help you reconnect with your truth. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 👉 Instagram TIME STAMPS (01:08) Introduction (05:49) Why did you remove your scarf? (10:53) How has self love shifted for you over the years? (13:58) How important is the work for when you’re dating? (26:02) Timelines & Dating (27:48) How do you stay authentic when opening up to others? LONDON DAIRY Thank you to London Dairy, the sponsors of today's episode. This is your reminder to carve out a moment just for you today! Join me and my London Dairy ice cream tub on the couch for that self-care mmmm moment. WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 Ep 26When You Feel the Call to Do More, Here's How to Listen with Layla Kardan
Have you ever felt a quiet (or not-so-quiet) nudge that you’re meant for something more ... but don’t know what to do about it? In this empowering episode, I sit down with award-winning artist, entrepreneur, and mum Layla Kardan, who shares her powerful story of breaking cultural expectations, walking away from the “safe” path, and choosing a life aligned with her true calling. We talk about: ✨ How to recognize and trust the call for more ✨ What it really takes to pivot, even when you’re scared ✨ The truth about manifesting vs. doing the work ✨ Redefining success, motherhood, and building a life that fits you This episode is for anyone feeling unfulfilled, stuck, or afraid to make a change — but knows deep down that more is meant for them. TIMESTAMPS (01:34) Introduction (08:18) How did culture impact what you were expected to do? (13:16) How did you actually make a pivot to your greater calling? (20:39) How she funded her dream (22:03) How do you define success? (23:48) Creating a business for the life you want (28:39) Has Self Care changed since motherhood? (33:14) Does manifesting create your dream life? (37:44) You won’t change if you don’t do this Connect with our guest on Instagram NUTRAORGANICS Today's episode is brought to you by my current daily go-to brand for all things wellness, supplements, vitamins and whole foods. I am currently LOVING the collagen powder and bone broth range. ✨ GET 15% OFF USING CODE: THEBALANCETHEORY www.nutraorganics.com.au LONDON DAIRY Thank you to London Dairy, the sponsors of today's episode. This is your reminder to carve out a moment just for you today! Join me and my London Dairy ice cream tub on the couch for that self-care mmmm moment. WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Ep 255 Easy Systems That Bring Instant Order to Your Life
Feel like you're constantly juggling a million things but still falling behind? You're not alone — and you're not disorganised, you're just missing systems. In this episode, Erika shares 5 easy-to-implement systems that will bring instant order to your life — no complicated planners, fancy tech, or extreme routines required. These aren't hacks — they're foundational frameworks that take the mental load off your plate and help you wake up with clarity, purpose, and peace of mind. Whether you're overwhelmed by daily chaos, buried under to-do lists, or just craving more structure — this episode will show you exactly where to start. 🎯 Perfect for: ✔️ A-type personalities ✔️ Busy professionals ✔️ Anyone craving more control and less chaos This is the episode that will kick your organisation into gear! TIME STAMPS (00:00) Introduction (01:15) System 1 (03:35) System 2 (06:30) System 3 (09:44) System 4 (12:07) System 5 (13:47) BONUS TIP NUTRAORGANICS Today's episode is brought to you by my current daily go-to brand for all things wellness, supplements, vitamins and whole foods. I am currently LOVING the collagen powder and bone broth range. ✨ GET 15% OFF USING CODE: THEBALANCETHEORY www.nutraorganics.com.au IN THIS EPISODE ✨ Goal Setting System E-Book ✨ Episode with Dr Saliha Afridi on Productivity ✨ NUTRA ORGANICS GET 15% OFF USING CODE: THEBALANCETHEORY 👉🏽 My FREE Work Life Balance Workshop WHO AM I? My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices