The Balance Theory

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

On this episode we chat with Hao Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief at Balance the Grind, a publication built on sharing ideas and building conversations about healthy work-life balance from different people in different careers. Hao is also the Head of Content at The Nudge Group - a company that helps global start-ups going through different business growth stages - and a dad! We talk about what balance looks like on a day-to-day and how the meaning of balance changes for each individual. We also discuss the importance of regularly checking in with yourself, ‘auditing your time’ and the purpose of intentional scrolling. You can find out more about Hao over on his LinkedIn, otherwise check out Balance the Grind via their website or Instagram. PST I am also a creator for this site so check out some of their recent reads for TBT content. If you’re interested in trying out a WHOOP, click here and get your first month free. 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 dive into something I’ve spoken about before in parts but not to this degree of specificity before and that is, boundaries I feel are non-negotiable if we want to protect and have a healthy mindset. I’m going to focus on three key boundaries I feel we should all set to protect our connection to self and these are Boundaries with - people who’s voices overpower your own, topics that trigger you (or topics with certain people), work boundaries. Tune in to learn more! 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 our host, Erika, chats with WHOOP’s senior VP and data scientist, Emily Capodilupo. Emily is a neurobiologist, having studied at Harvard University’s Brigham and Women’s hospitals in their sleep medicine division and shares her knowledge to help athletes make smarter, data-driven decisions. Emily loves sleep and the role it plays in helping you reach peak performance. We talk about sleep cycles, how how night time routines affect our quality of sleep and discuss wearable health tracking technology and the benefits of WHOOP analytics in monitoring your health and building habits. We also discuss the way the pandemic has changed peoples mental health and sleep cycles. You can find out more about WHOOP via their website, or head on over to their Instagram. If you’d like to try out WHOOP for yourself, click here and get your first month free! Be sure to share this episode with some who you think will enjoy it (or who loves sleep)! 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

This episode is inspired by a conversation I’ve had over and over again with many Balancers, and it circles around a core questions or yearning of “what is my calling or purpose?” Today we are going to dive deep into how you can find your life purpose, meaningfully start to engage in it and be sure the path you’re on right now is the one for you! This episode is aimed to give you some inspiration on where to start and how to get more connected to it, even if you’re someone who is time poor! PLUS I introduce a recent concept I'm loving called your blended self and how it can help you be more authentically you! Share this with someone who will love it + leave us a review/rating on Apple Podcasts if you are loving the content. 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

**NOTE: The audio on this episode is not our usual quality and was impacted during recording. On this episode our host, Erika, chats with Ange Simson; an integrative nutrition health coach, writer, speaker, mentor and mother! She is the founder of the Gratitude Gang as well as the Health Hub, which are both communities for women to live a more mindful, joyful and abundant life. We talk about Ange’s own journey with migraines and food which transformed into coaching other women on their own health related journeys. We discuss money as health and achieving monetary freedom especially as females. We take a dive into intentional gratitude, how it makes us feel good and those around us too, and how to control our tendencies to gossip and deal with negative energy around us. Feel free to check out more of Ange’s content over on Instagram or via her website. If you’d like to try out WHOOP, click here and get your first month free! Be sure to share this episode with someone you think with will love 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

A huge focus of today's ep is JUDGEMENT & negative thoughts about other people. How frustrating is it when you can feel yourself being hung up or stuck on a situation, person or comment!? The truth is, when we feel this way, we are responding to something that clashes with our own fundamental values or metric for success/"the right way" of doing things. SO this means that there's an opportunity each time we feel this way, to get introspective and learn something about ourselves! Tune in to find out how + link up with us on IG and say hey @thebalancetheory 👋 Send this to someone & share the Balance love. 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

Jessica Lorion is a fellow podcaster, actor and auto-immune disease fighter. While her motherhood journey has been postponed for a while, she has been learning and sharing her knowledge with other mums, mums-to-be and everything in between. On this weeks episode, Jess discuss what it takes to be an expert in our modern world, some things you should know before you journey into motherhood and the beauty of ongoing learning. She also shares with us a bit about her auto-immune disease journey and finding your ‘why’. Feel free to check out more of Jessica's content over on Instagram or via her website. If you’re keen on joining the Facebook group, click here. Otherwise, feel free to take a listen to an episode from her podcast Mamas in Training. If you want to check out the specific episodes mentioned in our chat, click here for episode 71 and here for episode 106! If you’d like to try out WHOOP, click here and get your first month free! Be sure to share this episode with someone you think with will 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

Struggle with guilt for being unable to say no, not being perfect or for doing nothing? I've been consumed by guilt towards these three things over and over and guess what, it is such an unproductive part of our life balance! Tune in for tips and strategies to deal with guilt in each of these areas so you can start prioritising what you want TODAY. Also listen to MM21 episode for more tips on "No-Agenda" Time & being able to do nothing. Share this with 2x friends struggling with any of these guilts. When we have our circle in our corner, they respect us which helps us respect us! 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

Leanne Ward is a dietitian, nutritionist, podcaster and speaker, who specialises in coaching women to find happiness, peace and sustainability with their body, health and lifestyle. On this week’s episode, Leanne shares her knowledge on all things diet and nutrition, sources of quality protein, navigating gut health and building solid foundations to form good habits in the long run. Feel free to check out more of Leanne’s content over on Instagram and TikTok otherwise check out her website and her top charting podcasts, ‘Leanne Ward Nutrition’ and ‘The Nutrition Couch’. If you are curious or want to try out a WHOOP, click here and get your first month free! Be sure to share this episode with someone you think with will love it too! Until net 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

Welcome back to another Balance Theory Series! Find yourself down the comparisonitis rabbit hole from time to time? You're not alone! Today I'll share 3 harsh truths about the comparison game, how we can use it in our favour and learn from it and most importantly how to navigate it. I know too well how jarring and hurdle-like it can feel so let's get cracking on empowering your understanding of it so you don't stand in your own way. Share this episode with someone who struggles with comparisonitis too & leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts / Spotify Podcasts if you're loving this content! Link with us on IG @thebalancetheory 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

Nat Kringoudis is a healthcare worker, natural fertility expert, speaker, author and founder of Melbourne based women’s health clinic The Pagoda Tree. On this week’s episode, Nat shares her knowledge and experiences on all things female hormones, menstrual cycle seasons and fertility. We discuss understanding our bodies to make informed choices, the effects of our cycle “seasons” on our moods and ability to do day-to-day tasks, and the little known facts about fertility health (+ why it matters whether you want to fall pregnant or not)! To access Nat's hormone worksheet, click here, otherwise you can find her via her website or over on Instagram. If you are curious or want to try out a WHOOP, click here and get your first month free! Be sure to share this episode with someone you think with will enjoy it too! Until net 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

Welcome back to another Balance Theory Series! Today I share my thoughts on how we can actually become more present & why it matters for your sense of balance. Two effective tips are shared to be proactive and also to help you in moments you need to get grounded! Sending this to someone who needs to feel a little more present. 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

Health and fitness expert, MJ Gordon who has been featured on the Discovery Channel, FitBody Bootgame and has performed in the Super Bowl, joins us today to discuss re-energising throughout the day, burnout and routine. I found her during a time I was experiencing Adrenal Fatigue and her insights & knowledge really helped me through a difficult time in my life - all of which I hope to share with you all today! You can find MJ via her website, and be sure to check out her YouTube channel. If you want to try out a WHOOP, click here and get your first month free! Be sure to share this episode with a friend who you think will love it too, 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

INTRODUCING our BALANCE THEORY SERIES (BTS) episodes! Double episodes are here to stay so you can now expect drops every Monday (with a guest) and Thursday for short sharp solo episodes (a lot like our Monday Muses, but every week). It's also our 2 year birthday - thank you for being a part of our journey + community. Today's episode are the 4 steps to take to ensure you are connected with your balance on an ongoing basis. Connect with us and share the love on IG @thebalancetheory and if you haven't already taken time to leave us a review + rating on apple podcast, it would mean the world to me! Send this to someone who needs 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

Published author, co-founder of the Appii App and Executive Creative Director of Mindvalley, Dorota joins us on the podcast today to show us how you can recognise your subconscious beliefs, become more self-aware and present, and overcome self limitations. You can find Dorota on IG, otherwise feel free to check our her website for some more information. Thinking of trying out the Whoop? Click here and get your first month free! Be sure to share this episode with someone who you think will love it too! 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