The Balance Theory

Today I am joined by Cristina Cataman, the host of the Catamania Podcast, online comedian and co-founder of a law firm in Canada. I wanted to get to know the girl behind the gram, which by the way, is extremely entertaining and I'd recommend following along. Today's chat is all about how Cristina came to such a hybrid personality, and ultimately gave herself permission to explore differentt sides of herself. You can expect a chat about: (01:19) Finding a hobby/side hustle (05:29) How to find what you love (06:35) Starting a podcast (11:06) Fear of starting (12:45) Self doubt (16:36) Why self doubt is selfish (18:50) Tuning out external noise (23:33) The link between balance and external noise (26:30) Intuitive moments in life (32:31) True meaning of success So excited for you guys to hear this one! You can connect with Cristina on IG @cristinacataman or by checking out the podcast here. Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too! Thanking our partner sponsor for this episode SUNSAMA, an online planner tool which has been game changing in my organisation and focus. Go to sunsama.com/a/erika and you can claim free access for the first two weeks (plus you don't even have to put your card details in)! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

WARNING: You will never look at self love the same after listening to this episode. Self love - it’s thrown around like a bit of a BUZZ word, but how do we actually do it? And what does it actually mean? If you don't already realise that this can be your super power, you're in for a hella episode! Today I debunk the spas, facials & 'self-care' activities often painted as the sweet picture of self love, and get to the core & essence of what it truly means. PLUS I will share with you how to adopt it as a perspective, a mindset, so it's not something you need to allocate time in your week to do, like a chore on your list. Reflective Qs to determine if you have self love Do I speak kindly to myself and treat myself with compassion and respect? Do I set boundaries and advocate for my own needs and desires? Do I take care of my physical, emotional, and mental well-being? Do I forgive myself for my mistakes and imperfections? Do I embrace my unique qualities and strengths? Do I allow myself to feel a full range of emotions, including happiness, sadness, anger, and joy? Do I have a positive relationship with my body and practice self-acceptance? Do I make time for self-care and prioritize my own well-being? Journal Prompts to assess your level of Self Love at the end of the day How did I speak to myself today? Was it kind and compassionate, or did I engage in self-criticism or negative self-talk? Did I set boundaries and advocate for my own needs and desires today? If not, what can I do differently tomorrow? How did I take care of my physical, emotional, and mental well-being today? What can I do to prioritize self-care tomorrow? What mistakes or imperfections did I forgive myself for today? How did this help me feel more loving towards myself? What unique qualities or strengths did I embrace today? How did this make me feel? How did I allow myself to feel and express a full range of emotions today? What emotions did I experience, and how did I cope with them? How did I feel about my body today? What self-care practices can I engage in to improve my relationship with my body? What self-care activities did I do today? How did they make me feel? (0:00) Podcast Introduction (00:51) What is Self Love? (03:10) Journal Prompts to think about Self Love (05:12) You don't need time to practice Self Love (08:06) Self Soothing (12:29) Daily Journal Prompts to reflect on Self Love (14:40) Self Love isn't a chore Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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've set any goals for 2023 that relate to your health, diet or food, this episode is for you! Today I am joined by Lyndi Cohen a media dietitian, best-selling author, and one of Australia's most well-known nutritionists, going by the name the @nude_nutritionist. She is also the host of the popular health podcast, No Wellness Wankery. Today you can expect a deep dive debunking the conflicting advice we see online with respect to diet behaviours and style we hear, nutrition tips to get the most out of your food relationship in 2023, how to deal with a health kick high (that has an inevitable crash and burn) and why your weight is not the problem. If weight loss particularly is something you want to focus on this year, Lyndi is your girl! She offers 3 beautiful reflective questions to think about with new habits we want to adopt, how to give ourselves less rules and in turn more control and all things intuitive eating. (00:00) Introduction (06:03) Key Tips for Diet Goals in 2023 (11:43) Qs to ask for goals you've set (15:35) How do I lose the last 5kg? (18:28) BS we are told on Social Media (24:33) How to tune into your body (intuitive eating) (28:31) Physical Satisfaction v Emotional Satisfaction (30:33) Intuitive Eating Tips (32:58) Managing Negative Self Talk (35:00) Links & Summary So excited for you guys to hear this one! You can find out more about Lyndi at www.Lyndicohen.com. Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too! Thanking our partner sponsor for this episode SUNSAMA, an online planner tool which has been game changing in my organisation and focus. Go to sunsama.com/a/erika and you can claim free access for the first two weeks (plus you don't even have to put your card details in)! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

It’s that New Year feeling, where you’re all motivated and driven to pave your path, make change and drive towards new or ambitious things. This feeling is powerful, it sets our course for the year, but unfortunately, doesn’t la​st the whole year. It fades pretty quickly actually, some habits or promises we make, tend to fade away the further we get from Jan 1. But this year isn’t going to be that way because we are going to schedule, plan and unpack your goals in a way that makes them achievable and practical with your lifestyle and existing priorities. Today we are going to unpack getting to the core of what you want, finding direction on how to get there, values standards and habits required to achieve goal, managing your life balance along the way and how to write your own manifesto. Key Reflections from the episode: What are you going to permit/allow? Where do you need to spend your time? Who do you need to spend or not spend time with? What are you going to consume? ANNOUNCEMENT: We are now doing videos on YouTube YAY - link is here if you'd like to subscribe. (00:00) Introduction (01:38) Goal Setting & Prioritising (03:04) Step 1: What do you want? (06:32) Step 2A: Why manifesting hasn't worked for you before (08:29) Step 2B: Setting our Intention (09:01) Finding your WHY (11:09) Step 3: Values, habits & standards needed (12:36) Journal Questions (18:32) Step 4: Sustainable BALANCED Goals (20:43) Non-negotiable for your balance areas (24:15) For when you're overwhelmed (25:51) Step 5: Writing a Manifesto (27:34) Parting tips & comments Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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 find it hard to meditate, or make time for it, then you're going to ABSOLUTELY love this chat today. Today I am joined by Michael Amster, a physician and faculty member at the Touro School of Medicine. He has twenty years of experience as a pain management specialist, been a student of meditation for over thirty years and is a certified yoga teacher. Today we dive into a recent discovery, something that is going to change the way you look at mindfulness for 2023 and beyond. Michael is going to explain the power of the A.W.E method including the science that backs it up, the three levels of consciousness, and how to achieve powerful results for both our physical and mental health in under 1 minute a day. A.W.E's initiation At the height of the pandemic, two trial groups embarked on a study through UC Berkeley to test a new method for “micro-dosing mindfulness.” One group was comprised of frontline healthcare workers; the other consisted of patients at a local medical center, as well as any of their friends and family who wished to participate. Almost immediately, both groups reported significant improvement in symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain—results that bore out over the course of the study and beyond. Jake Eagle, LPC and Michael Amster, MD, knew that they were on to something. (00:00) Introduction of Guest (04:34) Micro-dosing Mindfulness (06:50) Study Results (08:30) A.W.E introduced (12:46) Saving time and practicing Mindfulness (14:35) Safety Consciousness (17:27) How to start practicing (23:32) The Science of A.W.E (26:44) How to know when you're experiencing A.W.E (33:00) Links & Resources You can connect with the movement on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok. Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too! Thanking our partner sponsor for this episode SUNSAMA, an online planner tool which has been game changing in my organisation and focus. Go to sunsama.com/a/erika and you can claim free access for the first two weeks (plus you don't even have to put your card details in)! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

IT'S 2023! HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉🎉🎉 Today I am going to share 5 Powerful Mindset Shifts I feel we all need to achieve success *cue this is whatever you deem it to be* in 2023. From dealing with self doubt, to dreaming, to scraping the law of attraction for a more powerful law, I guarantee at least two of these are going to be profound AHA moments for you. I came up with these in my own goal setting process this year and just know you'll benefit from them as much as I did. (00:00) Introduction to Shifts (04:02) 1/Law of Resonance (06:58) 2/Ripples of Change (09:30) 3/Value of Dreams (13:30) 4/Reframing Self Doubt & Fear (17:44) 5/How to set new habits (20:24) Summary ANNOUNCEMENT: We are now doing videos on YouTube YAY - link is here if you'd like to subscribe. Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

Before we dive into the new year, I wanted to reflect and share some of my favourite moments from 2022. These highlights will give you an awesome list of episodes you need to go back and listen to, or hear for the first time if you missed them. The full track record is below - enjoy and get ready for all the newness coming your way. An Interview with Kelsey Wells Monday Muse 24: How to make more time for yourself An Interview with Louisa Nicola An Interview with the Enlighten Co An Interview with Alienor Salmon Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

It's your chance to have an impact on the podcast! We are currently taking feedback and input from every single one of you to help shape our vision and direction for 2023. If you have 5 minutes to fill out this quick survey, it would be INCREDIBLY appreciated + really helps us plan relevant and needed content. Click here to have your say! Today's episode: 6 powerful questions to help you reflect on 2022 & get ready for 2023! Click here for a list of Core Values (both positive & negative) that summarise your year & ones you want to shape the next. Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

In this episode of The Balance Theory Podcast, we explore the intersection of mindfulness and movement with Natalie Kuhn, the Co-CEO and founding teacher of The class. Natalie shares her insights on how mindful movement can help us to reconnect with our bodies and live more freely, and offers tips on how to maintain inner balance in moments of challenge - not only that, moments where we have competing areas of our life being challenged all at once. She also discusses the importance of making mindfulness a part of our daily lives, and the role of honesty in our journey towards self-discovery. Tune in to learn more about the power of living mindfully and how it can help you to live a more balanced and fulfilling life. Link: 30-day free trial of The Class Digital Studio: theclass.com/balance30 Instagram: @theclass & @thisisnatalie Share this with a friend or family member who needs to hear it! Until next time, Stay Balanced 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

It's your chance to have an impact on the podcast! We are currently taking feedback and input from every single one of you to help shape our vision and direction for 2023. If you have 5 minutes to fill out this quick survey, it would be INCREDIBLY appreciated + really helps us plan relevant and needed content. Click here to have your say! Today's episode: You are going to be so surprised how many things you do out of habit EVERY day that make you less productive. I know because I do them too! BUT as we know, awareness is key and I never leave you hanging with just the items, but also tips on how to actually stop doing them and change your day to day behaviour to get the most out of your work & time. I would highly recommend selecting one habit at a time to work on, before adopting them all at once. Bear this in mind as you listen in - maybe rank them from most important to least important and work backwards so (a) you actually stick to the changes and (b) you don't get overwhelmed doing so. Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

Today I am joined by Lucy Dunne, founder, and CEO of Dunnebells. Dunnebells is a company that stands for honesty, inclusivity, strength and we believe in building a safe community for women all over the world to show up, be themselves, lift heavy and eat whatever makes them happy! We do a deep dive today into Lucy's experience with an eating disorder & yoyo dieting which has fuelled her business & work today, wrapped up in this includes breaking the cycle of yoyo dieting & setting sustainable fitness goals. She also shares and incredibly profound exercise to find your WHY which can be used in any area of life, as well as debunks some fitness myths! To ENTER & WIN 1 of 2 spots in Lucy's signature 8-week program click the link here. You can connect with Lucy more here @dunnebells Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

It's your chance to have an impact on the podcast! We are currently taking feedback and input from every single one of you to help shape our vision and direction for 2023. If you have 5 minutes to fill out this quick survey, it would be INCREDIBLY appreciated + really helps us plan relevant and needed content. Click here to have your say! Today's episode: “If you quit on the process, you are quitting on the result” ... “Never Give Up” ... “Only Quitters Quit”.... There are so many sayings with the same basic idea, that quitting is a bad thing. This idea is instilled in us from the youngest age and even as we grow up, considered common place. To me however, winners do not quit or give up because the task is difficult or because they’re lazy, they quit because they are mature enough or self aware enough to acknowledge that something is no longer worth their time or energy. So today I'm going to reframe quitting to "letting go" and offer you some perspective shifts so you can finally let go of whatever is no longer serving you, that maybe you've been clinging on to out of fear of judgement. Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

Today's episode is brought to you by Performance Lab, the creator of the Focus Planner. To get your time management and balance in order, click here to get your planner and use the code 'BALANCE' at checkout for 30% off. ------------------------ Have you ever gotten into work early and felt like you got way more done in that hour than a regular hour? Or maybe you find the tasks you hate most seem to take the longest? Whether you're already nodding your head or find you're yo-yoing in performance, you've chosen the right episode to tune into! Today I share one of my favourite interviews, a replay with guest Tony Wilson who is an expert in human performance and works with people to create the right environment for them to thrive and maintain high performance whilst avoiding BURNOUT. We chat about how we can get clear on and respect our balance, debunk some misnomers about productivity, tips on how to make the most of your weekend/spare time and all things performance. You can expect to wrap your head around how to actually define your balance, a winning mindset, getting in the zone and how to maintain it and why motivation may (or may not) be a whole lot of BS. Jump on our IG and enter the competition to win one of Tony's Focus Planners - week of this podcast release only! Check out Tony more at https://www.performancelab.com.au/ or on IG @focusplannersaus 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

It's your chance to have an impact on the podcast! We are currently taking feedback and input from every single one of you to help shape our vision and direction for 2023. If you have 5 minutes to fill out this quick survey, it would be INCREDIBLY appreciated + really helps us plan relevant and needed content. Click here to have your say! Today's episode: Soooo many of you have popped into my DMs being like 'hey, we always hear you and the guests mention TYPE A personality, what's that all about'? I figured an episode dedicated to explaining this + the other 4 types (B, C, D & X) would be extremely useful. Knowing what type you are is important for increased self awareness plus once you wrap your head around the types, it really increases your interpersonal skills because you can understand others better too! Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

Today's episode is brought to you by Performance Lab, the creator of the Focus Planner. To get your time management and balance in order, click here to get your planner and use the code 'BALANCE' at checkout for 30% off. ----------------- Today I am joined by Candy Kemp, the founder of Founder @suppleskinco, serial entrepreneur and mum of 4! She shares her philosophy of using intuition and prompt action to leap into business (and yes, avoid self doubt by giving it no time to creep in), shares her lessons from running multi million dollar businesses and beautifully describes how balance to her is like seasons. We dive deep into not staying small with self doubt and the exact practices she used as self care to nurture herself back into her authentic being/reminded her of who she was. You can connect with Candy more @candycocokemp. Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

It's your chance to have an impact on the podcast! We are currently taking feedback and input from every single one of you to help shape our vision and direction for 2023. If you have 5 minutes to fill out this quick survey, it would be INCREDIBLY appreciated + really helps us plan relevant and needed content. Click here to have your say! Today's episode: Work is one of those things we need for a sense of fulfilment, either personal/growth or financial, yet it can often be the things that destroys our overall sense of being ... that is, if we don't know how to manage and have a balanced relationship with it. Today I have dedicated the last of our Balance Rules series to this area because I feel there is SO much potential in our capabilities when we have a healthy and well defined relationship with work. Does this mean you won't work any overtime? No. Does this mean you won't work hard? No! It's about getting to the core of what you require from a job and knowing when it is taking you away from the other areas of your life. A key skill which I feel, is the make or break for our sense of balance. Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

Today's episode is brought to you by Performance Lab, the creator of the Focus Planner. To get your time management and balance in order, click here to get your planner and use the code 'BALANCE' at checkout for 30% off. Today we are joined by Dr. Don Davis PhD, MBA who shares insights into his new book 'Overcommitted: How to transform your habits and achieve the life you desire'. As you probably guessed, points of today's chat are about the signs of us overcommitting in different areas of our life (yes even those you feel are good/healthy, we can be overcommitted in), how we know when we need to shake our habits, the concept of 'quiet quitting' for those working on things outside of their 9-5 and why he doesn't believe we need January 1st for a reset. He in fact, accomplishes this reset on a daily basis and teaches us just how to do this today! Dr. Don Davis is an author, coach and consultant who joins us from the US today for a very insightful chat. You can learn more about him on his website or access the book on Amazon here. Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

Imagine you got one car for your whole life!? How far would you go to care for it, regularly service it, keep it tidy (probably a lot better that what you currently do - AM I RIGHT?) Well your body is that one vehicle you get for life. Today I chat through some cardinal rules I personally have to strengthen my relationship and sense of balance with my body. Rules I feel you will all love and really embrace! Want some more content on COMPARISON? Here's an episode to add to your next walk or commute. Or want some more content on menstrual cycle/female specific eps? Here are my favs below Interview with Nat Kringoudis Interview with Tris Alexandra Interview with Sarah Liz King Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

Today's episode is brought to you by Performance Lab, the creator of the Focus Planner. To get your time management and balance in order, click here to get your planner and use the code 'BALANCE' at checkout for 30% off. ------------- Today’s guest Nora, is a certified Self-Empowerment Coach, on a mission to support individuals in showing up unapologetically and having more fulfilling relationships. I instantly connected with her mission when I came across it and so I am very excited to have Nora on the show today to talk about how we can fully embody who we are, her career shift and transition through feeling lost, how we can overcome the inevitable fear that creeps up with doing new things and how to better understand our ego. She also drops some golden nuggets on how to reframe rejection as misalignment and also how to extend self love & compassion in moments of negative energy, You can connect with Nora more on IG @innerbutterflyy Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

After listening to these rules you will be comfortable identifying and knowing when you've found or have "your people", identify the characteristics or types of personalities that put you on edge or aren't conducive to you being your best self, we'll also dive into setting healthy boundaries PLUS the importance of relationships being tested. Want some more content on BOUNDARIES? Here's an episode to add to your next walk or commute. Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

Today I am joined by Mindfulness Trainer, Transformation Coach, and the Founder of Purposeful Vibes - Gül Sönmez. She helps entrepreneurs and corporate professionals all around the world move past their stress and trauma to heal, transform and flourish in all areas of their lives. We diveinto how to become more mindful in the work place (especially for moments where you can't really leave work but need to reground), she introduces me to 'energy hygiene' to ground & protect ourselves, she shares what your body pain can teach you about things you need to process (especially neck pain) and provides a library of techniques for you to try and add to your toolkit! I also pick her brain on the age old "I'm not good enough" belief - what she said changed my world. I have bookmarked and will listen to this over and over especially when I need it. You can connect with Gül more here on IG or visit her website Purposeful Vibes. GIFT - Find the DECLUTTERING GUIDE here! Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

Today we target another balance area and lay down the law on how to find balance in it! We chat all things how to protect our balance & relationship to ourselves! (PS I already know you guys are going to love this episode!!) In this ep we dive into the meaning of self care, what to do when you have scattered energy or feel disconnected from yourself, what tools are counterintuitive to you connecting with yourself, bringing curiosity to your life to make you hyper aware, gut feeling + intuition PLUS taking control of your life. Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

Continuing our balance rules series, this week we focus on food, diet & nutrition! If you find you are bored with your food, swing between extreme eating patterns, or just feel unbalanced within your relationship with food, then this episode is for you! DISCLAIMER: I am not a qualified professional in the nutrition/diet space, and this episode is purely a compilation of my learnings from dieticians, nutritionist and naturopaths + some holistic tips I have learned over the years. Here are some of our existing episodes on diet/nutrition which you will love: Leanne Ward on quality nutrition Jess Spendlove on eating behaviours for high performance Leah Itsines on why you need to add things into your diet not take them away Catherine Adelle on Gut Health Jenn from Equalution on FAD diets and intermittent fasting Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

Today we kick start our Balance Rules which will stick around for a few weeks. To start it off, one of the most important areas of MY life, Fitness! I dive into 6 key rules I feel we need to embrace to have a truly balanced relationship with fitness. If you feel stuck or bored with your routine, feel like you are disconnected or don't enjoy it, feel over worked and like you're not getting results or ANYTHING in between, then this episode is for you! Get ready to fall in love with your regime again. Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

today's episode is not just for women who are pregnant, but those like ME who hope to have babies in the future. Named a “Self-Help Guru” by Elle Magazine, today’s guest is the bestselling author of Mastering Your Mean Girl, Open Wide, Comparisonitis and the Audible Original PurposeFULL, as well as the host of #1 rated podcast The Melissa Ambrosini Show. Melissa has just launched her Wholy Mama program which she sits down to share with me today! We chat all things from conscious conception, how to have an empowered birth and surrender to the uncertainty of it all, postpartum and of course, conscious parenting. Her tools & tips are invaluable no matter what stage of the "soon to be parent" or "parent" journey you're on. A message and program for all future and current mamas that I feel is so powerful and wholesome. You won't regret listening to this one! Share it with a soon to be or future mama and share the love. You can find out more about the program here or connect with Melissa on IG here. Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

Today I share a 3 step process that has recently helped me deal with and work through negative thoughts. The aim is never to completely stop them (I feel that's impossible), but rather change how we respond to them. This episode has been inspired by the work of Mo Gawdat, author of Solve for Happy. You can check out Mo's interview on The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett. Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

Today’s guest is the head performance advisor and CEO of Neuro Athletics, Neurophysiologist and Billionaire coach + a NEW and great friends of mine, Louisa Nicola. She's on a mission to optimise mental performance and to help educate, train and unlock human performance through science and data with a commitment to your potential. Today we chat about how her brush with Gary V started her incredible podcast The Neuro Experience, the common things we do that fasten the brain ageing process (an in turn things we can do to slow it down), she gives us a neuroanatomy 101, shares her favourite supplements and coffee tips! Louisa also shares the BEST form of exercise for brain health, tips for optimal sleep and what a balanced brain means to her. Connect with Louisa more on IG or TikTok. Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

Today I want to share some of the worst habits a lot of us have, some I still slip into, that are detrimental to our life balance. Some of these are going to sound basic, but if it’s so simple, why do we still keep doing them? The first half relate to our physical health and the second half relate to our mental health. Woven in these are some that also cross over with relationships and work life which is always always underpinned by our health. Ready to see how many you’re currently engaging in? Make sure you keep a tally of which ones are In your life at the moment as I am going to set you a challenge at the end. Click here for our interview with Olivia Arezzolo - Sleep Expert Click here for our episode on How to know if your circle is blocking your authentic self Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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 episode marks 100 GUEST EPISODES! I am so excited to celebrate with a truly special guest, the wonderful CEO and co-founder of Australian health & wellness app, Keep it Cleaner (KIC). Her mission is to help others embrace self-acceptance and make sustainable changes towards a healthier, happier lifestyle. Having Laura back on the show for a one on one was an absolute treat. Today we dive into how she cushions her self care around a busy schedule, why boundaries can't be black and white, how to do what you can with what you have and how she used to crave a slow down, but now appreciates the hustle & bustle. She shares how she uses cleaning as therapy, what it's like being a female CEO, how using emotion can be a strength in business, and lastly but importantly, a deep dive into Laura's experience with imposter syndrome and her tips for beating it. I know you'll love this episode so be sure to share it with someone who will too! You can find out more about KIC on their website here, or connect with Laura on IG @Laura.henshaw or on TikTok. For more on our Imposter Syndrome specific episode, you can listen here. Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

Today’s episode is inspired by a conversation I’ve had with one of you Balancers. Their painpoint? Dealing with the inevitable sacrifices that come with change. Even when we know and feel a change is necessary, the fall out or collateral damage from change, can be really hard to work through. Having undertaken a LOT of change this year myself, sacrificing my identity, career trajectory, money and so on, are all things I have felt. Today I share my thoughts on what these sacrifices mean on our journey and path and how to deal with them PLUS a cool morning activity you can do every day (under 1 min) to keep your why/purpose front and centre. To check out our dedicated episode on Comparison you can find it here. Do share this episode with someone that comes to mind when I say change and sacrifice! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

Today I am rejoined by the beautiful and talented Iris Smit who is the founder and brains behind The Quick Flick brand. Today I get the chance to ask Iris about all the incredible things that have happened since we last had her on the show (the link to our previous interview is here). Wrapped in this is a convo around what working while travelling taught her and why its something that is NOT for either of us, how to schedule in and prioritise self care so it's not forgotten about, how she enjoys and embraces time alone and how she found self growth in her business journey. She also shares the process of launching in Coles, how she faces online criticism and lastly, the best business advice you'll hear all week! Be sure to connect with Iris on IG @irisjade and on TikTok. Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

Lately I’ve been speaking with a lot of people who are either quite new on the self growth journey OR are constantly looking for ways to do better for themselves. I have been on my self discovery journey for I’d say around 3 years now and there are somethings I originally thought would “improve” or “get better” which I’ve now learned are just a part of the self growth journey. I think it’s a really useful discussion to flag these things especially for those of you navigating this for the first time and really feeling quite alone. If you’ve been loving this content and want to keep seeing it, let us know by dropping a review or rating wherever you’re listening it would mean the world to me and helps us continue to grow the show! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

Today I am joined by Dr Suzanne Graham who has extensive experience across a range of medical fields including neurology, psychiatry, emergency medicine and cancer care. Her keen interest in the benefits of medical cannabis however is what she joins me to discuss on the show today! From sharing her first hand witness of life changing effects on people's lives to how the endocannabinoid system works, to lifestyle factors it can create positive change it, you can buckle up and expect an educational filled episode! I learned so much from today's guest and it's quite amazing to hear about available remedies that you may not have considered previously for common issues like poor sleep, migraines, anxiety and more. Tune in for the full chat! You can find out more including FAQs and the contact page for more here. Share this with someone who loves learning about all things natural and alternative remedies. Until next time, Stay Balanced 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 week I take it personal and open up to you guys about my recent 12 week adventure in which I trialled for the first time ever remote working on the go. An episode ESPECIALLY for those wishing they could have this lifestyle as the dreamy scene you hope for, may not exactly fit with how you like to work and live! Join me as I share my learnings & offer you some realisations about your own lifestyle. A personal casual chat today - hope you enjoy it! Share this ep with someone who will love it + if you're loving the content, take a moment and leave us a review/rating on Apple or Spotify! EPISODE LINK - "How to make your work time more efficient" episode Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

Today I am joined by NFL athlete turned entrepreneur, podcast host, and Founder of The Härt Collective, Joe Hawley. He shares his incredible career shift from an athlete to entrepreneur and how this was the biggest defining moment & transition of his life. Within this, he uncovers the uncertainty, fear and self growth he experienced in following a calling to move on from what he knew, and lead from his heart. Within this he shares how he learned to sit in the unknown to rediscover himself. He shares some insightful comments into our breath, including a breath hack to calm the nervous system, his interesting recent dopamine detox as well as tips on how to lead from the heart. You can follow Joe's journey more on IG @Joe.hawley or @the.hart.collective Be sure to send across this episode to someone who you think will enjoy it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over to our TikTok or Instagram! 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 is the literal dilemma I had that prompted me to start this podcast... that is, thriving in busyness and loving being busy, but also feeling guilty for it. So I sat down and reframed what being busy meant, how it made me feel and how to ensure I didn't get swept up in the "busyness" to a point where I neglected my wellness, my wellbeing. And today, I take you exactly through the process I undertook to arrive in a place where I feel confident defending my time & forgetting feeling guilty for how I'm spending it. At times we need to go deeper in our health, or our work, and we don't need to feel guilty or let others make us feel guilty for it. So get ready to OWN it! Let's Balance together. Share this ep with someone who will love it + if you're loving the content, take a moment and leave us a review/rating on Apple or Spotify! EPISODE LINK - "How to make more time for the things you love" episode Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over to our TikTok or Instagram! 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

Today I am joined by Marlo Grover, the founder of G Pump and woman on a mission to spread joyful vibes into our exercise regimes! Among some of the incredible topics we dive into today, my favourites include why exercise shouldn't be a chore and how to fix a 'meh' relationship with it, how to enjoy the process and take the pressure of the results, and importantly why something doesn't have to be hard for it to be effective. We also chat about the meaning of self care everyday, rather than using it as a go-to when sh*t hits the fan. Another personal fav of both of ours is using Disney movies as a self care activity but you'll need to tune in to hear our favourites! You can connect with Marlo more on LinkedIn, TikTok or Instagram @marlowalkergrover or @g.pump_fit Be sure to send across this episode to someone who you think will enjoy it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over to our TikTok or Instagram! 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

Today I share a replay of a very early episode that I have recently listened back to to help me reframe my feelings with failure. In this episode, I share my thoughts on "beginnings" and their close but common link to "failing". I think the fear of failing, and the emotions associated with 'new beginnings' often prevent people from getting started A LOT more than they should. I share some insights into how we can reframe our understanding and connection to these feelings, and kick beginnings in the butt! Share this ep with someone who will love it + if you're loving the content, take a moment and leave us a review/rating on Apple or Spotify! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over to our TikTok or Instagram! 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

On today’s episode I am joined by Gil Winch, an organisational consultant and keynote speaker, to talk about diverse workplaces. A big focus of his at present is the inclusion of physically and emotionally disabled individuals in the workplace to move towards real inclusion. We discuss business productivity and how disabilities can actually enhance your output and business longevity. Gil also dives into what diversity means and what that looks like in different workplaces as well as on the global stage. Gil has served as a personal consultant to CEO’s and leaders of large organisations and is on a mission to end workplace exclusion and make significant inroads toward social justice. His new book, Winning with Underdogs is teaching employers how to build a workplace that’s both more inclusive and more effective. You can find out more about Gil over on his website, or otherwise via LinkedIn. Be sure to send across this episode to someone who you think will enjoy it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over to our TikTok or Instagram! 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

I think the pitfall of sooooooo many relationships is miscommunication! There are 4 tips I’ve recently been thinking about in detail and feel that they have a lot of value to add to my relationships when it comes to communication, so much so, that I wanted to share them with you today. By the end of this episode you’ll have four new ideas to bring to your relationships which you’ll be able to instantly feel the difference once using. Share this ep with someone who will love it + if you're loving the content, take a moment and leave us a review/rating on Apple or Spotify! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over to our TikTok or Instagram! 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

On the episode, The Englihten Co founders Ella & Elle sit down with me to discuss how to find and define your own values, share some personal experience into deeper self reflection (particularly in our post-covid 19 world), and the golden question we all love to learn about - finding your purpose in life. The Enlighten Co's intention is to share inspiration, offer support, create conscious connection and a safe place to be seen, heard and unconditionally loved. Ella is a women's empowerment coach and retreat facilitator. Elle specialises in new age NeuroSelf Care, a combination of modalities that holistically addresses a variety of cognitive issues, including being one of Australia’s leading Havening Techniques Practitioner and Access Consciousness Practitioner. You can find out more about The Enlighten Co over on Instagram! Be sure to send across this episode to someone who you think will enjoy it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over to our TikTok or Instagram! 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

Today I want to chat about something I have recently felt which initially, felt extremely alien and foreign to me, and that is the feeling of being lost. At first, these feelings were uncomfortable for me. I resisted them and felt like I should have my sh*t sorted, but this resistance only pushed me further into the view that this feeling of being lost was bad and I needed a way out ASAP. As time has gone on and as I’ve sat with all the feels that come from this lostness, I am starting to view this as more of a reset or pivot in my life. So, today you’re going to hear 3 reasons why feeling lost is not a bad place to be and how it can truly be a special and eye opening moment in your life. Share this ep with someone who will love it + if you're loving the content, take a moment and leave us a review/rating on Apple or Spotify! EPISODE LINK - "How to make more time for the things you love" episode Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

Today I sit down with the incredible Neha Kumar to chat about her career as a co-founder, lecturer and more! We get deep into what it means to find your passion and how to cultivate it, when to know to turn your hobby into a passion (or when not to), how to use your intuition to make decisions for you and why and how to prioritise self care! About today's guest Neha is the Co-Founder of Maie Wines, the female-led, California-made wine company ushering single serve wine into a new era. Neha is also the Co-Founder of New Money Ventures, a venture capital firm and brand studio on a mission to fund and build the next generation of game-changing companies. Neha received her undergraduate degree from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and MBA from the University of Southern California (USC). Neha currently teaches at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, where she has been a lecturer for over 9 years. She is also the creator behind Plush Money Impact – a college program designed to help women refine business acumen and knowledges. You can find out more about Neha over on Instagram. If you’re interested in attending the SHE Podcast Live, click here and use the code ‘TBT’ to get $50 off your ticket! Be sure to send across this episode to someone who you think will enjoy it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over to our TikTok or Instagram! 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

A real passion area of mine is productivity, and this is not only limited to working hours, but how we can use our spare time wisely to make us all round more productive. I’m going to take you through 3 steps to start maximising your time at work so that you are working to your most efficient capacity, freeing you up to do more interesting things at work or even have more time to yourself - PERFECT if you feel you have no time. We will also chat about the importance of play, creativity and rest in personal time which full circle contributes to productivity. Share this ep with someone who will love it + if you're loving the content, take a moment and leave us a review/rating on Apple or Spotify! EPISODE LINK - "How to make more time for the things you love" episode Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

Today I am joined by Palatina Negara, you can call her Pala, and we discuss the depths of social media, what self care looks like as a working mum, spiritual healing and connecting with our inner self. We also discuss building confidence and how your energy attracts different people and situations. Pala is a Curve Model, Content Creator, and mother of two based in Byron Bay, Australia. Palatina is an empowered woman striving to uplift and inspire others through her message of supporting every BODY. She has worked alongside brands such as Vagery the Label, Mossman, Nude by Nature, Love Intimo etc and recently walked in the very first Curve Runway ‘The Curve Edit’ at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2022. You can find out more about Pala over on Instagram. If you’re interested in attending the SHE Podcast Live, click here and use the code ‘TBT’ to get $50 off your ticket! Be sure to send across this episode to someone who you think will enjoy it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over to out TikTok or Instagram! 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

Negative feedback is something we’re all familiar with - whether it be in a professional capacity or via a personal relationship. It can come as constructive criticism or abrupt commentary, either way, it impacts us. I don’t know about you, but in the moment when receiving negative feedback, I usually plunge into emotions like embarrassed, shy, disappointed, guilty or any other yucky type of emotion. And so, today I want to empower you with some insights into this reaction and how we can look at feedback objectively, remove the emotion, and in the process understand something deeper about ourselves! Share this ep with someone who will love it + if you're loving the content, take a moment and leave us a review/rating on Apple or Spotify! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

On this episode we chat with Alienor Salmon, an author, speaker, consultant and founder of the Bailando Journey. Alienor strives to help others incorporate happiness science into her work and daily life and create a roadmap to designing a fulfilling and meaningful life, all while dancing across the world. We talk about the true meaning of happiness and how we can reframe our thought processes to achieve happiness. We also talk about how hobbies can not only make us happier but more productive! Connect with Alienor: IG: Instagram. Free Happiness Workbook + her Redefine your Happiness Course Check out her book: Finding Rhythm. Alienor has kindly offered The Balance Theory listeners 20% off the Redefine your Happiness Course when you use the code BALANCE at check out! (**valid until 8th September 2022 - 11:30pm GMT+1). If you’re interested in attending the SHE Podcast Live, click here and use the code ‘TBT’ to get $50 off your ticket! Be sure to send across this episode to someone who you think will enjoy it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over to out TikTok or Instagram! 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're anything like me and feel like you're a bit of a perfectionist, then you're probably not foreign to the idea of having expectations on yourself across multiple areas of your life (especially work/career ones)! Today I want to chat about where these come from and explore when they can be good, and motivate us, but also when they can be bad and steer us away from what we genuinely want. I'll also dive deep into how to work out what success means to you so that you can make sure your expectations are aligned to what you value. Share this ep with someone who will love it + if you're loving the content, take a moment and leave us a review/rating on Apple or Spotify! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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

Did you know 1 in 5 Australians suffer from a disability? On this episode we chat with Lisa Cox — disability advocate, author, business consultant and media professional. Lisa aims to improve representation of the disabled community throughout mainstream pop culture by leading conversations about the important of representation and guiding business on how they can assist in inclusion. We talk about how disability is different to each person, how she finds balance with her disability by honouring her body and how important gratitude is. We also discuss the idea of ‘toxic positivity’ and how empowering disability can actually be if you allow it. You can find out more about Lisa over on her website or Instagram. Feel free to also check out the Media Diversity Australia ‘Disability Reporting Handbook’ here. If you’re interested in attending the SHE Podcast Live, click here and use the code ‘TBT’ to get $50 off your ticket! Be sure to send across this episode to someone who you think will enjoy it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over to out TikTok or Instagram! 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

Today I want to use this BTS to dive into the relationship category of balance, which is not one I’ve jumped into much on a solo episode before. When we have ties or relationships that are ‘toxic’ or have an element where something just feels off about them, they can really impinge on our balance, and critically, the way we show up as ourselves. So, in todays’ episode you’re going to hear my thoughts on how to choose relationships that are best for you, which ones to avoid to protect your balance and when you might be blocking yourself from the right people! To help you take action on these principles, you'll find some journal or meditation prompts below - use them however you like to work through the takeaways from today's ep - enjoy! JOURNAL PROMPTS: What value do I want from a relationship/friendship with ______? *Can also be done as a hypothetical if you’re looking for new friends or a new partner i.e. What value do I want from a friendship? What have some past relationships taught be about what I DO NOT want in a relationship/friendship? What values can I see I hold as a result of these? Are my current relationships/friendships allowing me to be my most authentic self? If there are some that are not, why am I holding on to them? Is there other value that can justify my time/energy being involved in this relationship? Can I identify any limiting beliefs I hold about what I deserve or am worthy of that could be influencing my decision to maintain these ‘toxic’ relationships? If yes, can I rewrite them to attract what I do deserve in my life? Share this ep with someone who will love it + if you're loving the content, take a moment and leave us a review/rating on Apple or Spotify! Until next time, Stay Balanced P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram! 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