The Balance Theory

Published author of the Hacking Happiness, academic, yoga teacher and the world’s very first happiness hacker, Penny Locaso, joins us on the podcast today. Penny’s goal is teach 10 million humans by 2025 how to take control of their lives again and flourish. We look at what it means to be ‘busy’, how to make fear your friend, the long time effects of stress and how to be more effective in all aspects of our life, by starting with our physical and mental health. Penny also discusses the aftermatgh of covid on our day-to-day mental health and how to deal with being burnt out. You can find Penny on IG or LinkedIn, otherwise you can check out her website for some more information. 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

Today I am joined by Tris Alexandra is a Clinical Nutritionist, recipe developer, food photographer & founder of Tris Alexandra Nutrition + Wellness. Today Tris shares her expertise with how women can optimise their diet and lifestyle to balance their hormones, optimise fertility and reverse PCOS symptoms. She provides some insight into what you need got be informed about before going on the pill and how we can cycle sync, or work better with our menstrual cycle (down to what's best to eat at which parts of the cycle). Lastly she shares some tips for busy people wanting to get on top of their nutrition and some easy tips to meal prep. Nothing contained in the podcast is intended to be used as medical advice, and it is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for your own health professionals advice. You can connect with Tris more on IG @trisalexandranutrition 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

From selling clothes to her siblings, to running her own Sydney-based Digital Marketing Consultancy, born entrepreneur Naomi Johnston joins us today on the show. Naomi is the Founder & Creative Director at NJ Consulting and is on a mission to empower business owners in the digital space to create impactful brands through strategy, web and social media solutions. Today we chat about why you need to be selective with who you go to for advice, practical tips on how to start a business including apps & tools you can use, why it's important to identify your values and Naomi's productivity hacks. She also shares how she up keeps her balance as an entrepreneur, tips for everyone working from home and the intention you bring to a space you're working in. Share this episode with someone who will love it too! You can connect with Naomi more on IG or LinkedIn. 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

Harriet is a Qualified Nutritionist (BSc) and Health Coach, as well as a very passionate foodie! Today we chat about becoming your very own food, mind and body experts + how to heal your relationship with food, ditch the diets and guilt and the all or nothing mindset. Harriet shares some tips on how to trust your body, embracing self confidence with food and why we tend to throw out a whole week of "great" eating habits when we have one "off" meal and why it's irrational! If you want to learn mindful eating, you'll love this ep! Share this episode with 2 friends/family members who will love it as much as you! You can connect with Harriet more on IG @harriet_well JOIN OUR FB GROUP HERE 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

Today I do a deep dive into 5 actionable tips on how to make more time for the things you love. This is the perfect episode if you feel time poor or guilty for how you have or haven't been spending your time. After listening to this episode, you will have the tools to reclaim your time and priorities what's most important. Get your note pads out and maybe listen to this twice to make sure you really grasp the steps and revolutionise your schedule! Until next time, Stay Balanced IG: @thebalancetheory Website: 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 interview Gen Gregson who is a 3x Olympic finalist, specialising in the 3000m steeplechase, 2 x World Champ finalist and has just started her own run club with her partner called Gregson Running. We chat about the career path of becoming an Olympian, what it takes to get there and win 3 gold medals, taking opportunities that may feel crazy (and scary) at the time, her hardest moment in her athletic career and I quiz her on whether she experienced any self doubt along the way. Plus she shares how she deals with negative mental chatter (especially during running) and how she uses lists to approach busy days. You can connect with Gen more on IG @gengen_lacaze . Share this episode with two friends or family members who will love it as much as you! 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

Robyn Lambird is a digital creator, Paralympian who competed in Tokyo 2020 and lover of all things vintage! Today Robyn shares the journey in becoming a Paralympian, what mindset it took to compete at a high level, the power of visualisation in that process, how to let go of the result as a way to take pressure off achieving and enjoying the process. Robyn also shares insight into how and why diversity is our biggest teacher, how we can become more inclusive and educate ourselves within that space as well as what it means for Robyn to be a part of queer & non-binary communities. If you love this chat, you can connect with Robyn more on IG @robynlambird. You can also follow along my Dubai journey on my personal acc @erikadpelle 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

Natalie Levy is a business coach for women who want to launch online service-centered businesses and the founder of Babes Who Brunch Club. Today we discuss all things from turning pain into power, how to find your niche and passion, studying and completing a degree and then realising it's maybe not for you - plus Natalie's experience travelling the world whilst following her intuition. She share how we can better connect with our intuition, how to heal through having and growing a business and learning how to love yourself at every stage of life. You can connect with Natalie more @Natalie_knows or on her website here. 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

Today I do a deep dive into not only what makes good habits, but also three actionable tips on how to stick to them! More importantly, how to make habits work for the longevity of our lives + habit stacking. A highly requested episode and one I think is integral to all of our unique balance. Share this with two people who you think will love it + share the love and leave a review and rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you haven't already. 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

Today I'm beyond excited to introduce you all to Kelsey Wells - wife, mother and certified personal trainer with expertise in post-natal training. After having her baby, she started a health plan to help improve her fitness, little did I know that it would completely change the course of her life! Today we spoke about so many goodies you will want a notepad near by! From using fitness for self empowerment and to heal ourselves instead of hate ourselves, to setting sustainable fitness goals, to identifying our motive for movement and finding self love. We chat about how to measure results to align with self love, building trust with ourselves, opening the conversation about not being ashamed of our mental health, Self awareness and self acceptance and the formula for motivation. There were so many touching moments in today's chat and I know you will know at least two people who will need to hear this chat - so send it on to them and share the love! You can connect with Kelsey more on IG @kelseywells! 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

Today I am joined by Heaven Leigh, a conscious living leader and owner of Sydney’s vegan restaurant, Bodhi. I had such a wonderful time chatting to Heaven about her story, now balanced approach to a plant based lifestyle and finding a regime that has worked for her. We also speak about her experience as a restauranteur, finding the passion to succeed, identifying your drivers/why, finding yourself in moments you feel lost and of course, finding balance with your food. I loved every moment of our chat, and if you did too, send it on to a friend who would love to listen in! You can connect with Heave more on IG @heavenleigh_official or on her website here. 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

Dr Aimee Brown is a Holistic Chiropractor, Personal Trainer, Ultramarathon Runner & Mother of three, based in Manning, Perth who is passionate about the mind & body connection. Aimee takes a multidisciplinary approach to treatment, looking at all aspects of wellbeing from diet & lifestyle to mindset, sleep & exercise. Today she shares that approach, as well as insight into Neuro Emotional Technique, why we need to fix our posture as well as some tips on how to improve our sleep. I also quiz her on her long marathon passion and sit/stand desks! You can connect with Aimee more on IG @draimeebrown or on her website. If you want to know about our Goal Setting Workshop you can sign up here or find our more on our Q&A Episode here. 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 weeks episode is inspired by something I’ve recently been struggling with and I know a lot of you do too as A-type personalities, and that is getting comfortable with doing nothing. Before I share my thoughts on this, I want to share some exciting personal updates in my personal life that have lead me to having to get comfortable with doing nothing, and why I’m realising that is the ultimate form of self care! Connect with us more @thebalancetheory and pass this episode on to someone who will love it as much as you! 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

When Brianna was only 16, she was in a house fire and received 60% burns to her body. After defying the odds, countless surgeries and gruelling physical therapy Brianna found her self love and passion for taking photos during her recovery, a passion that has led to her creating her own social media platform. Today she shares that passion with us, as well as a deep dive into overcoming self doubt, body image self acceptance, the meaning of self care and phoenix cups. You can connect with Brianna more on instagram at @briannacreenaune and with us @thebalancetheory 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 Jada Perfect, the Founder of Boss Lady Events; a social networking community for women who maybe like you, are currently running their own small business or wish to begin doing so. She started Boss Lady Events with the sole intention to empower, educate and inspire women to take the plunge in making their business goals go from a dream to an everyday reality - which is a great essence of what we discuss today! She shares how she balances her passions, Boss Lady with her 9-5 (actually evening) Pizza shop business, what juggling purpose is all about, why Monday's are her favourite and the cost of a job you hate on your health. ALSO if you're someone who wants something different, Jada gives some tips on what the next step could be, whether its a business or another job as well as lots of amazing networking tips! Lastly, for all businesses, the million $ question of whether it's necessary to show up on social media - the answer is YES and Jada tells us why! Connect with Jada more on her website or on IG @bossladyevents 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

Today I am joined by Georgie Collinson (some of you may know her as Georgie the Naturopath) who is an Anxiety Mindset Coach, Hypnotherapist, Naturopath and Nutritionist. Today she shares her passion for helping busy women to achieve balance in their mind, body and business. Today we dive deep into - you guessed it - all things anxiety related including what it is, high functioning anxiety and tools for when you're feeling anxious (and things to try/avoid). Speaking of tools, we discuss why having a toolkit is better than 3 go to solutions, how to hold space for yourself and why it's a superpower, superwoman syndrome & what our "inner child" or subconscious has to do with self sabotage. Share this episode with someone you know will love it! You can find more about Georgie and her work via the following: Podcast - The Anxiety Reset Podcast Instagram - @georgiethenaturopath Website - www.georgiecollinson.com 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 talk all about something that plagues many of us and our movement towards our goals - PROCRASTINATION! We explore the two different types of procrastination and give you the info you need to be able to identify when it's "good" or "bad" procrastination. Another key aspect of this is learning that procrastination isn't necessarily a self control problem, but about an emotional regulation problem. If you've been down by procrastination for too long now and want to kick it in the butt, then this is the episode for you! Or take it one step further if it's standing in the way of you and your goals, and sign up to our Goal Setting Workshop where you learn how to get a clear path and do something small everyday to make your goals a reality! Q&A Episode on Goal Setting Workshop here Goal Setting Workshop here Don't forget to use the code PODCAST at checkout! 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

Today I am joined by Shannah Kennedy who shares her thoughts and knowledge on why we need a life plan. Think about it ... we are not our jobs - it's what we do, not who we are. So who are we? She shares the cost of burnout on her personal health. how to draw a line between your hobbies/passions and life, flipping guilt for not being productive, unlearning habits and dealing with expectations. My final sneak preview is her thoughts on why high performers need to value rest and recovery (which often is so counter intuitive) to perform sustainably. SO MUCH packed in today's chat. Links below. Our IG: @thebalancetheory Goal Setting Workshop: HERE Episode detailing Goal Setting Workshop: HERE Shannah IG: @shannahkennedy Shannah website: HERE Share with someone who will love this chat! 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

Today I am joined by Meah Robertson, the owner of LifeStart Naturopathics and the creator of Fem21, which is a superfood, herbal blend designed specifically for women’s health and hormone balance. Today we chat about SO MANY things from adrenal fatigue, to how our hormones work, to how those hormones are impacted by different contraceptives, to how contraceptives actually work as well! Big focus on the pill, why you should have pill breaks, tips for when you're getting a blood test, PCOS, alkalising the body and eating for your blood type. Get out your pen & paper because this is a jam packed info session on all things women's health! You can connect with Meah more in IG @meahrobertson, @fem21 or via her website. Check out our GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP if you haven't already! 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 am joined by Imposter Syndrome Expert Alison Shamir to chat all things (you guessed it), Imposter Syndrome! We go deep into what it is and some tips on how to deal with it, as well as self doubt and what it means to be our authentic self. She shares why and how we're our own harshest critic, limiting beliefs, how we self sabotage and perfectionism. If you're the type of person who feels like they aren't good enough to be doing what they're doing or feel like you're an imposter, then this is the episode for you! Take control of your own journey back and learn more about yourself in today's episode. You can connect with Alison more on IG @alisonshamir or via her website https://alisonshamir.com where you can subscribe to learn more about Alison's work & upcoming programs and get free weekly expert insights and coaching tips direct to your inbox. GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP: 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

Hi Balancers! A quick episode from me to answer lots of Qs I have received this week regarding our Goal Setting Workshop + what the heck is Quitters Day and how to avoid falling to it! Tune in for an EXCLUSIVE Listener discount to our course! ✨ 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 our first episode of 2022! There is so much goodness coming your way this year. To kick it off, three mistakes people most commonly make when setting goals and some tips on how to avoid them. This is perfect if you've just set goals or are thinking about them and are ready to conceptualise them for your year. ANNOUNCEMENT: We have launched our Goal Setting workshop which is now live! If you're serious about hitting your goals this year, then this is perfect for you! Use the code 'PODCAST' to get a discount at the checkout. Course includes video content & an eBook. Mentioned episode on disarming fears can be found here. 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

HAPPY NEW YEAR BALANCERS! To kick start us into the new year I have compiled the best morsels from 2021 all on goals, routine & habits to get us motivated and leaping into 2022. Keep a listen out for episodes you may want to register to or add to your holiday list. Episodes in order of appearance are: Episode 22: Hayley Westoby on goal setting, habit stacking & why we have over-glorified being busy 🗒 MM8: How to get the perfect routine with your host, Erika 🙋🏼‍♀️ Episode 40: Ang Campanella *aka my partner* on the pain perception, rewiring failures and taking action 💪 Episode 41: Sarah Davidson (Seize The Yay) on happy accidents, failing forward and breaking the autopilot circuit 🙌 Episode 45: Lola Berry on the art of detaching, fearlessly failing & bouncing back from low moments ✔️ Episode 57: Clayton Musumeci on self awareness, making an impact & being uncomfortable with the comfortable 💭 Connect with us more on Instagram @thebalancetheory and for those of you wanting to take your growth to the next level, stay tuned for our Goal Setting workshop at www.thebalancetheory.com. If you missed out last year, you can access our FREE eBook download on ending 2021 on a high and creating momentum for the new year here. 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

To keep you guys thinking, reflecting and learning over the Christmas break, tune into our best and favourite bits from 2020! It might spark some old episodes you want to re-listen to, or unearth some you want to add to your list! Episodes in order of appearance are: Monday Muse 4: Getting Started, and why failing is an essential and key friend! 👌 Episode 14: Scott Halford on Brain Balance, our constant desire for control, myths and stress erasers (Part 1) 🤯 Episode 16: Alessandra Edwards on the DNA of performance and stretching our genetic limits 🧬 Episode 20: John Lynskey on mastering your subconscious, and how to get clear on who and what you want to be 🙆 Monday Muse 5: All of your bad relationships have one thing in common - you 🤫 Connect with us more on Instagram @thebalancetheory and for those of you wanting to take your growth to the next level, you can access our FREE eBook download on ending 2021 on a high and creating momentum for the new year here. MERRY CHRISTMAS FAM! 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

Join me today as I tap into my more spiritual side with Athina Bailey - a Kinesiologist, Trance Channeller, Clairvoyant, Spiritual Teacher & Energy Expert who helps intuitive women up level in their life & business. Whether you are spiritually open or not, I want you to tune into this episode with an open mind and see what happens! Today we chat all about connecting to your soul purpose, how to find it and lean into it, as well as manifesting your life path and asking the universe for a little help along the way. Athina also dives into a question we don't usually ask ourselves when manifesting, but now that I've heard it, can admit I could never practice manifesting without considering it! She also goes deep into how to connect with your intuition, letting go of emotions and lastly my FAVOURITE part, setting energetic boundaries which are critical for situations you may not be able to get out of. Be sure to share this episode with a spiritual buddy who will love it as much as you! You can connect with Athina more on IG @starseed_awakening or on her website here. Download our FREE eBook on reflection on 2021, and creating momentum for 2022 here. 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

Jess is a mindset & business coach and serial entrepreneur having run 4 businesses in the last 5 years… its safe to say, Jess loves to keep busy! Today she shares what mindset it took to run so many businesses in a short period of time, her experience with adrenal fatigue, breaking traditional barriers and expectations as well as the key to taking it step by step. For those of you who feel like you have more passion and drive than what your job recognises, you're really going to connect with what Jess shares today! Her go-getter mindset and ability to continually be curious and ask why not, has lead her to doing something she loves. We have a great segment on curating our work or fulfilment around our lives, so it doesn't end up controlling us and a big part of this is setting work boundaries. Ultimately we chat about owning your choices as well as identifying limiting beliefs to make sure you aren't standing in your own way. If you want to connect with Jess more, you can find her on IG @jess.williamson8 or her podcast Couch Chats, or on her website here. Share this ep with someone who will love it and tag us to let us know what your biggest takeaways were! Until next time, Stay Balanced. Don't forget our free eBook download available here. 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

**free eBook download for this episode** I don’t know about you, but sometimes I feel scrambled in the new year, partially because I am so clouded from the one gone by. Where do I start with goals? Where am I even at with what I achieved last year? This time around, I want to hit January 1st with the ground running, and I bet you do too! Today you will be able to pause, reflect, and give yourself the opportunity to take what you've learned, acknowledge your achievements and reframe what you actually want before heading into the new year. The beauty in doing this, is being able to acknowledge where you are on your journey, and get clear on what you want from the next chapter. AND I've put together a free eBook to take you through each of these exercises so you can do this and revisit in your own time. PLUS there is a whole BONUS section on creating momentum for next year which I haven't gone into on today's podcast. Get your FREE copy of our eBook here: www.thebalancetheory.com Just like exercise or meditation is a proactive step in future proofing your health, so too is reflecting on the year gone by. By doing this before NYE, you are giving yourself as much mental bandwidth, space and time to really launch into the 1st January with clarity and intention. Until next time, Stay Balanced. Resource: Free eBook download available here: www.thebalancetheory.com Monday Muse 10 Podcast on letting go of grudges can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-balance-theory/id1515858773?i=1000515727566 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 an joined by Jodi Duval, the founder of and principal naturopath at Revital Health – she is also an international speaker, lecturer, CEO of HOMeHOPe Australia, and medical course creator who is passionate about spreading quality information and informing people all over the world about optimising your health. We chat all things optimal health from biohacking, to base foundational work, to non negotiable habits everyone can be doing. Jodi shares how her love of chocolate lead her to her passion area, what epigenetics are, the importance of minerals and why you might not be getting enough from your tap water, in turn the importance of hydration and quality of your water. She also dives into stress and the impacts it has on your body right now, as well as gives some tips on how to stay in parasympathetic (opposite of stress) when you need to. Along the way you'll hear of some alternate plants and supplements that you might be keen to research more about! If you want to connect with Jodi more you can find her on IG @revital_health or on her website or podcast. Tag Jodi and @thebalancetheory, make sure you're following us too so we can see what your biggest takeaways are! 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 am joined by Katherine Baquie who is a mum of 3 young girls, a physiotherapist for women, and host of The FitNest Mama Podcast. She also has anan online community to provide pregnant and new mothers with the exercises, support & resources they need to move from the overwhelm, the physical aches & pains of pregnancy and the weakness felt after birth. Today we chat about all of this postpartum recovery, as well as do a deep dive into what the pelvic floor is and why strengthening it is just as important as learning to relax it. We also chat about exercising before, during and after pregnancy, why we can't let our recovery take a back seat, intensity and exercise times, your baseline of fitness, the talk test and giving yourself grace. She also shares some beautiful mantras for all new and expecting mamas. Something a little different and niche today, but I loved chatting with Kath about this area. You can find Kath at www.fitnestmama.com, or on IG @fitnestmama or tune into her podcast here. Share this with a mama who is expecting or newly blessed! Follow us @thebalancetheory to stay in the loop with new episodes and drops. 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

Today I am joined by naturopath Chloe Chivers for a deep dive into some interesting topics in female health. We have a big chat today about vaginal health, the common issues women experience like thrush and how to be preventative as well as treatment, the impact of diet on the balance down there and the way antibiotics play with our bacteria. We also have a whole section on cyclical living - whether that be with the moon, your period or other natural seasons, as a really grounding practice to live more aligned with nature. She shares the intelligence behind the Horopito plant and how it's natural adaption has something incredible to offer for our health. We also end on a chat about conception and fertility - is there anything we can be doing before we even think of falling pregnant or as we are trying to optimise this experience? How soon before and more! I know you will get a lot out of today's chat! You can connect with Chloe more via the Kolorex website. Tag us @thebalancetheory and let us know what your biggest takeaways were! 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

Today I am joined by Jess Spendlove, Advanced Sports Dietitian, Accredited Practising Dietitian, co-founder of Health and Performance Collective and co-host of the My Millenial Health Podcast. We chat about the right diet habits and behaviours to enhance high performance and avoid that 3pm dump, optimise sleep and helping future you. You can expect tips on living and performing at your best, simplifying nutrition, what our microbiome is all about and how to keep it happy, being intentional with WHEN you eat, how much water is enough and why hydration is key as well as how to eat yourself to optimal sleep. I honestly learnt SO much in today's pod I know you are just going to love every second - get those note pads out! Be sure to share this with a loved one who needs this goodness too! You can connect with Jess at @jess_spendlove_dietitian, on her website or podcast. I mention this episode to check out if you love hearing about food swaps + the gut! Connect 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

This week I talk all about CHOICE. Choosing to change is a choice, but so is staying the same. There’s a power in accepting this. You may feel like you’re in a job just because you need it. Or you have friendships just because you’re in that group but you really wouldn’t otherwise.Choosing to stay in that job or spend time with that friendship group is a choice. And here’s why it matters to own this. If you're feeling helpless or stuck then this episode is just what you need to reframe and take back control of your life. I also do a deep dive into the power of gratitude and have also discussed this on a previous episode, in Monday Muse 9 which you can find here. Send this on to a loved one or connect with us on Instagram @thebalancetheory and let me know what you loved most! 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 am joined by Iris Smit, the innovative beauty queen behind game-changing brands Quick Flick and Beauty Fridge. Today we chat all things from doing a degree you don't end up working in, running a business before entrepreneurs were trendy, how innovation for quick flick came about during her uni days and what it meant for her to be successful on shark tank but turn down the offer. She is also super raw & vulnerable with me *TRIGGER WARNING* about her rock bottom and personal struggles growing up, which all came to a head in the peak of her 'business success'. This conflict ended up catapulting her into the most resilient and learning phase of her life, which has so much to teach us all. Expect using work as a distraction, being your own hype girl, being flexible with your morning routine, tips for starting business and staying curious as a key ingredient to success. I know you will LOVE not only this chat, but Iris too. Tag myself @thebalancetheory and Iris @irisjade and share what your biggest takeaway were. Until next time, Stay curious and 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

Clayton Musumeci is the Director of Move With Us, formerly known as Bodies By Rachel. With extensive experience in fast-growing e-commerce businesses in the health and fitness industry, Clay knows a thing to two about the importance of acting with intent, creating a productive lifestyle, self-awareness, mindset and overcoming failures. He shares all of this with me today as well as what makes a great entrepreneur, tips to strengthen your communication skills, how to actually practice self awareness, why he loves start ups and making choice out of intent, not habit. I know you guys are going to LOVE this episode as much as Clay himself! Tag us @thebalancetheory and @claytonmusumeci and let us know what you loved most. Be sure to send this to someone who will get a lot out of it too. Enjoy and 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 our bonus episode from Tom Sullivan is a guided visualisation through our chakras and a really relaxing beautiful time out - I loved this one, hope you do tip! Pass this on to someone who may benefit from these awesome tips 🧘‍♀️ 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

Today I am joined by Stefanie Jung who is a Holistic Online Health Coach & Yoga Teacher who has a focus on helping women heal their relationship with food & their bodies. She opens up to me about her own challenges with extreme dieting and binge eating, what helped her overcome it and most importantly, the biggest lessons she has learned. We talk about destructive relationships with food, living a double life, self hate to self love, power in finding the right professional, red flags for when you may not have food freedom (Even I was surprised with myself), how food rules impact your ability to eat intuitively and the forbidden fruit effect. We end on a chat about what balance with diet means, how we can use it as a form of self care and how to make a conscious decision to go unconscious with food. HONESTLY there was so much in today's chat, I can't write it all here, just listen and enjoy! You can find her online course ‘Discover Food Freedom’ a 9-week self-guided program to help women ditch toxic diet culture, overcome binging & make peace with food and their bodies, here. Tune in to the episode for an exclusive code off this course! You can connect with Stef more on IG @wholesomestef or by visiting her website here. Share this with a loved one or to your story and let Stef & I know what your biggest takeaways were. 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

Today I wanted to go deep into something that has been personally frustrating me lately, especially being in lockdown, and something I have spoken to many of you about in my IG DMs. It’s around this idea that we feel guilt when we haven’t utilised our time to the max, or in other words been productive. In a usual routine, non lockdown, Do you ever get that feeling at the end of your day where you just haven’t been that productive? Maybe you haven’t crossed off what you wanted from your todo list, or you actually have done some stuff and feel completely deflated for not having done enough? Well I bet if you feel that sometimes, now during lockdown it’s probably hitting that nerve way harder in a different but somehow familiar way. One thing I’ve personally been struggling with is this idea that I have more time than ever right now, which should give me more time to slow down and relax, but I often feel the complete opposite? Join me as I explore why this is happening, productivity guilt, time anxiety and what you can do about it! Referenced Podcast: Huberman Lab Podcast Episode 39 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

Today I am joined by Sam Wood who is the founder of 28 By Sam Wood, successful entrepreneur and businessman, as well an author and media commentator. It was so lovely chatting with Sam about all of the hats he wears in life, what balance means to him and some fantastic fitness tips too! Waiting for a Monday? Maybe January 1st? Sam shares some tips on biting the bullet and getting started, not over complicated exercise and really connecting with our why. We chat biggest fitness mistakes, the fallacy of motivation, active mindfulness, and staying true to ourselves. Sam also takes me somewhere not many like to venture - that is, that there is no perfect balance. He humbly shares the aim of progress not perfection, and how to check in and make sure you aren'y chasing something that doesn't exist. I know you're going to love this chat so much! Tag @thebalancetheory and @samjameswood and let us know what your biggest take away was! Until next week, 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

Today I am joined by the beautiful co-founders of Keep It Cleaner (KIC) - Steph Claire Smith & Laura Henshaw. I was thrilled to have the girls join me and have been looking forward to chatting about both of their life experience as well as more recently running KIC, and how that fits in with the Balance Theory. 4:45 What lockdown has taught them the most - power of kindness & human resilience 6:36 Slowing down to learn more about yourself 9:40 We no longer experience boredom, we are so distracted 10:35 Glamorising finding balance 11:00 Favourite hat the girls wear 12:15 Female representation in business 17:25 Mum guilt for going back to work 18:20 What is balance, rethinking ‘work-life’ balance - the balance theory framework 22:50 Experience of changing and controlling body how this lead to a balanced mindset with food and body 24:30 Journey with balance 31:00 Balance as acceptance 31:55 Laura on finishing a degree when she already had a successful business 34:25 Proving yourself to be worthy 35:28 Steph's moment of career pivot / self doubt 38:40 The power of having an influence 42:05 Limiting beliefs 46:28 When it comes to dive and ambition, it’s about appreciate the journey 48:10 Dealing with negativity I know you guys are going to ADORE this episode! Make sure you take a screenshot, tag @thebalancetheory, @laura.henshaw and @stephclairesmith and let us know what your biggest takeaway was or send this on to a friend or family member who will love it too! You can check out KIC more at www.keepitcleaner.com.au, listen to their podcast here or check out the app on the App Store! 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 am joined by a mentor, friend and my therapist, Chantale Marie! Those of you who have been listening will have heard me paraphrase her wisdom on many occasions, and so I am honoured to be chatting with her on the pod today. You can read a little more about Chantale below but what you can expect in today's episode is what addiction and high performance have in common, all things core beliefs and how to uncover them and why this matters! On this note, you've probably heard of limiting beliefs? We chat about the role these have to play and the way we can spot them in our behaviour. We do a deep dive into the conscious v subconscious, misconceptions about therapy, how to grow/feed thoughts and lastly how to deal with negativity - here C gives some fantastic practical tips to deal with this in the moment as well as my favourite visualisation! Want to connect with Chantale? Shoot her an email at [email protected] and mention the podcast! Share this with someone who will love this ep as much as you, or pop it on your story and tag us @thebalancetheory! About our Guest Chantale is an Interventionist and Specialist Counsellor, and holds a wealth of experience in the addiction recovery sector internationally, with over a decade of experience immersed in the field of rehabilitation, working across Canada, America, Asia, Europe, the Middle-East and Australia. Her mission and passion is to accompany her clients along a journey of self discovery and self mastery; to relieve the pain and suffering caused by addictive behaviours; and to provide a pathway to long term recovery and healing, utilising the latest findings across neuroscience and psychology. 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 our bonus episode from Tom Sullivan is less of a guided meditation, and more some thoughts and tips on the actual meditative practice. Tune in and see if any of these can help strengthen your practice! Love it? Let us know so we can include more of this content! Pass this on to someone who may benefit from these awesome tips 🧘‍♀️ 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

If you're someone who wants to get more out of your time, or feel like they constantly don't have enough of it, then this ep is for you! Lots of people always ask me - how can you do the podcast and run ES FIT all whilst working as a 9-5 lawyer? Today I share my productivity tips and reasons why I believe time blocking is the key to being super efficient. I also talk about how routine can actually spark and enhance creativity. I gives some tips on how to time block and use non-negotiables and boundaries to structure these. I end on a really practical activity which we do together to take things off your mental to do list, in turn freeing up that brain space. Love this episode? I'm sure you know someone who will too! Share the love and pass it on, or pop this on your story and tag us @thebalancetheory and let us know what your biggest takeaway is! 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

Join me today as I firstly set you a lockdown challenge (although this is great for anytime too) as well as get to know the beautiful Rachael Finch and chat all things wellness and balance! Today Rach shares what prioritising means and looks like to her, and how COVID has thrown a spanner in the works, but in this, some tips on how to stay on top of your priorities! We also dive into approaching our self care and health like we would any other important appointment (massive for those of you who "don't have time"), processing emotions, giving yourself space, when pushing goes too far and some key things to thing about when making health changes. Lastly, Rach introduces a concept for the first time on the pod called 'bio-individuality' which is an incredible resource when considering our balance! I know you're going to love this episode. Tag myself @thebalancetheory and @rachael_finch so we know you're listening and share your biggest takeaway! Also send this to someone who you think will love it as much as you. 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

Today I am joined by Georgina Claxton, a Physiotherapist with a special interest in Women’s Health, Clinical Pilates Instructor and Sport Scientist. Her purpose is to make a difference and inspire others to be their most authentic selves. What I most enjoyed about today's chat was the way Georgina took some complex & professional concepts, and made them so disgestable for us and our balance - we speak tapping into one's purpose, what homeostasis has to do with balance, avoiding adrenal fatigue, how to actually take things off your plate and why being in our optimal thriving state is balance (and how to get there). We also did a deep dive into why you are more than just your title, i..e what you do isn't who you are which I LOVE, and is so important to grasp (especially in the context of our balance). We ended on a chat about what role body image has to play in your balance and Georgina is open with her own struggles and journey in this area. I know you're going to love this chat, so send it to someone who will too! Share this on your story and tag @thebalancetheory and @georgieclaxton to let us know you vibed with 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

Today I am joined by the founder of BANGN BODY, Priscilla Hajiantoni. She humbly shares her journey to building a million dollar business and what it takes to become Forbes 30 Under 30. You will be pleasantly surprised at how generous Priscilla is with offering the fine details and honesty about navigating the waters of business & life! We're able to relate so many of today's points - about spotting dissatisfaction, making changes, enjoying the process, making your own rules, the idea of success, following your passion (just to scrape the surface) - to not only business, but more importantly, our unique balance! We also debunk the concept of an overnight success and for anyone looking to start a business, this is the exact kind of hype girl talk you need to set your heart in the right direction! PLUS a sneaky discount code for all balancers applicable storewide on www.bangnbody.com. Connect with her more @bangn.body and @_priscillalouise Loved this episode? Share it with a loved one or pop it on your story and let us know what your biggest takeaway was! Connect with us more @thebalancetheory and if you want to see more of this content, drop a review on Apple Podcasts. 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

Today I am rejoined by Hayley Westoby (previously featured on Episode 22), and she catches us up on all she has been up to since we last spoke + her new business! Think you don't need a personal brand because you don't have a business? THINK AGAIN! We do a deep dive into what personal branding can teach us about our own balance, as well as helping us define our values and core pillars. This personal web can teach you more than you think including about your non negotiables, dealing with your inner critic and much more. Speaking of non-negotiables, we're quick to define what they are in relationships, but what about our work? And how about those limiting beliefs that get in the way of life sometimes? Stay tuned as we chat about all of this in great depth and show how you can reframe limiting beliefs to empowering ones. Links to Hayley's live workshops: https://hayleywestoby.as.me/personalbranding Connect with her more @hayleywestoby and @hayleywestobymarketing. Loved this episode? Share it with a loved one or pop it on your story and let us know what your biggest takeaway was! Connect with us more @thebalancetheory and if you want to see more of this content, drop a review on Apple Podcasts. 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

Take less than 10 minutes for yourself today to create space for loving kindness. Save this and come back to it when you need to re-ground and recenter yourself. I'm joined by Tom Sullivan who some of you will recognises from Episode 29, who I've meditated with before and absolutely love the way he teaches this practice. You can connect with Tom more at @astillmind. Share it with someone else who needs some "me-time"! 🧘 You can use this multiple times - it never gets old! Each time we sit & practice, is a new opportunity to connect with ourselves in a new way. With love & enjoy! 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

Do you feel like fear holds you back from really pushing yourself in something or even getting started? Have you ever considered that fear can be both healthy and unhealthy? How would you feel knowing you can change the meaning of fear and therefore your entire relationship with it? If you answered yes to any of the above, you're going to LOVE today's EP! Join me as we become aware of our fears, workout what they truly mean and attempt to rewrite them to completely disarm their power over us! There's nothing worse than having apprehension or uncertainty with something you really want to do! Share this episode with a friend or family member and post this to your story and tag us @thebalancetheory so that we can see your biggest takeaways. If you haven't had a chance to leave a review or rating, head over to Apple Podcasts and leave your thoughts. This means the world to us as an independent podcast and future Balancers wanting to know if these episodes are suited for them and their journey! Sending love and stay balanced! NOTE: I am not a qualified professional and am not equipped to advise on fears that take the form of phobia, anxiety or any other condition and professional support & advice is always highly recommended! Personal thoughts and experiences only form the backbone of this episode. 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 chat to UK author and anthropologist Simon Roberts, about 'the power of not thinking'. This title is NOT what you think! When I picked up the book, I expected tips and tricks on how to shut my mind off, BUT what I got was so much more and a very unique take on our bodies, and now I can share that with you all! Simon and I chat about embodies knowledge and how the way we feel something is more profound than just seeing or hearing it. We question the concept of mind over matter/mind first, and talk about putting the body first as an idea! There are some things, like your intuition, that your body just feels and knows to be true, but you can't explain it! Why don't we put more emphasis on that? I think we're in a culture that prioritises the brain and often forgets to give credit to our bodies too! Simon shares how this concept is not only important for our balance, but also empathy, business strategy decisions and more! We also cover the idea of Body Storming. I know you're going to love this episode! Tag us and let us know what your biggest takeaways were. ALSO if you haven't had a chance to leave a review or rating, it would mean to world to us as an Independent podcast and our growing community. Stay Balanced, Erika 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 not a time to feel guilty, it's not a time to forget our balance. We need to adjust and be gentle on ourselves. Here are a few ways my balance has changed & how I'm feeling! A quick raw episode to share some love with you all. Go easy on yourself. Share this with someone who may be needing some extra TLC during this time! With love, Erika 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