The Balance Theory

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

If you're ready to break free from internalising what society tells you is "right" then this is the episode for you! Today my usual boxing coach takes the guest seat on this episod.! Dave POW Tabain, is a 3 x World Champion Athlete turned Author, Presenter and Systemic Change Specialist who works with Schools, Communities & Companies to inspire positive change from the inside out. Today Dave shares his story from a farm boy who wasn't meant to do all the things, to breaking through and learning how to rewire what he deserves. We chat about his thoughts on why you were never actually imbalanced (you'll love this point), why your worth is not conditional and your output not a measure of this, the issue with labels and expectations and navigating the push and pull between want and need. Through the power of stories, Dave is able to turn judgement into authenticity, guilt into introspection and external validation into empowerment. I love everything about this conversation! Tag myself and Dave @davepowtabain and let us know hat your biggest take aways were! Share, subscribe & leave some love in our review section 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 chat with the wonderful Lola Berry, who is a TV presenter, best selling author, nutritionist, yoga teacher and podcast host of “Fearlessly Failing with Lola Berry”. Lola's work in redefining failure and being humble all the way through shapes today's conversation. She shares a public failure she had, the lessons it taught her and we dive into why the bounce back from failure is more important than the "failure" itself. We also speak about the art of detaching and why you cannot be fully present if you're attached - I LOVE this concept and I know you will too! She also shares a very curious self care activity which I adore (and need to try myself) and a little about setting and executing goals! Can't wait for you to dive into this chat! If you love this episode, tag myself and Lola @yummololaberry and let us know what your biggest takeaways were, or send this to a loved one who will enjoy it as much as you! You can check out Lola's podcast 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

Take less than 10 minutes for yourself today to undergo a visualisation to help you with external and internal negativity. 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"! 🧘 NOT YOUR FIRST TIME HERE? Skip ahead to 1:05 to go past the intro and straight into the meditation! 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

Hi Balancers, Erika back here for another Monday Muse episode. Today is all about CHANGE! Change is an INEVITABLE part of your balance - so if you're someone who finds they usually resist change, this is an ep especially for you my friend! Join me as I share a very recent change that I've undergone that inspired me to consider the uncomfortableness we experience in change and how we can better equip ourselves to combat this in the future. I take you through a really useful framework that explains the steps of change and might help you better understand where you get stuck, what parts your find difficult or just act as a lovely reflection on how you've successfully navigated change in the past. As it is an inevitable part of life, carefully considering our relationship with it, brings us that one step closer to our idea of balance. I also chat about why instant gratification can ruin great change and my thoughts on persistence and execution. Share this with someone who will love it too! Until next time, Stay Balanced! PS if you want to check out an old Monday Muse that very closely aligns with this episode, head over to Monday Muse 3. 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 interview my bestie and business partner Simone on all things we've learned over the last year, our friendship, business learnings and much more! You can expect tips on how to work with a loved one, what it's really like having a side hustle in and amongst full time work and why flexibility in business is essential. We also share a recent "failure" and our biggest learnings from it. Also, we know that feeling of 'getting started'. Whether it's a hobby, business or personal goal, we each offer a tip on how to make this easier - just know, you don't need to have all of the answers! The learning is in doing. If you have been following ES FIT and love our products, stay tuned until the end for a special listener discount. Take a screen shot and share this with a friend or family member who will enjoy it as much as you! Connect with us @esfit__ or visit our website www.esfit.com.au 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 incredible Jessica Sepel, clinical nutritionist, 3 x best-selling health author, and founder of the JSHealth brand, App and Vitamins. I am honoured to have Jess on today as I have been following her IG account since she was just blogging her fav recipes and it's been inspiring watching her journey. She shares her story from this moment, to now, and everything in between including how her relationship with food, her body and "healthiness" has changed. The thing I love most is Jess' approach that balance & health comes down to kindness - to yourself and your body. Included in this is being able to say no and setting boundaries - something that's a non-negotiable for Jess these days. Tune in to find out why she deletes her social media apps every night & which macronutrient she thinks is super underrated! I can't wait for you to tune into this episode as I learnt so much & was able to get to know Jess in a really personal way. You can check out more @jshealth, @jshealthvitamins and her website. Share this episode with someone who will love it as much as you! 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 Episode is a MUST for all Self Development Junkies!* Today I am honoured to share with you all a chat with my nearest and dearest sister, Sonia De Pelle! She is also the Creative Founder of 'De Pelle' creative strategy branding agency. BEFORE you read on, I must impress that even if you aren't a business owner or see the need for "brands" in your personal or professional life, you will still get a LOT out of this ep so don't skim past it! Today we talk a lot about the meaning of authenticity and introspection - two key elements to self development. The reason I am chatting to Sonia about this today is because her branding process is highly unique, personal and detailed to a point where elements of it can be used for any self scrutiny exercise. Need to find out what your values are? What makes you happy? What you enjoy? What energy you want to omit? Etc! All of these can be looked at much like one can when developing a brand. It may even open your eyes to the intentions of brands and the thought that goes into creating something bigger than ones self. A little bit different this week but nonetheless valuable. The key to understanding yourself and the self care you engage with, is questioning how you go about things. You can download our free resource here for a little guide! Connect with Sonia more on IG @_depelle DOWNLOAD our free resource here! Share this with a friend or family member! Screenshot & tag us with your biggest takeaway! 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 wonderful Sarah Davidson - founder of Matcha Maiden, Matcha Mylkbar & host of the Seize The Yay podcast. I have a been a big fan of Sarah's for some time now and I love her even more after this interview (total fan girl moment for me)! Today we chat about how Sarah got to where she is today, the happy accidents & sliding doors moment that have landed her in many unforeseen but amazing situations as well as how the entire Seize The Yay concept came to be. In and amongst this, a chat about the danger zone a lot of us are in - the zone where we won't really question what we are doing, unless we are actively unhappy. She refers to this as the autopilot circuit and gives us her tips on how to break this and find true purpose - even if we don't change a thing. We also chat about Seizing Your NAY which is equally as important as the yay, finding your why, rewiring failures as movement forwards and her tips on meaningful self care. We end with a chat about the importance of PLAY & why dreaming big needs to be small enough so you can actually start. I can't wait for you to tune into this one - I know you will love it as much as me! Check out all Sarah's up to @spoonful_of_sarah Enjoy & share with a loved one! 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

Well this was fun! I got to interview my partner and share his wealth of knowledge about the human body & zest for life all in one! To commemorate our birthday month, I'm sharing 3 of the closest people in my circle with you all as double episodes this June, starting with my soul mate! Today Ang and I chat about lots of things from his professional journey into chiropractic, to owning a business, the lessons along the way & why pain is your body's language and way of protecting you. This was a bomb that helped me years ago deal with niggles and rewire my understanding of the human body. More into life topics, we chat about why failures basically don't exist and how to rewire your perception of them, the importance of taking action over planning (most times) and how to back yourself. I also share some insight into why Ang was such a pivotal part of this podcast coming to life and stay tuned for the end where we share some exclusive info not everyone may know about either of us! If you want to connect with Ang more you can find him @angcampanellachiro or visit the clinic by booking here. I hope you enjoy getting to know my soul mate! It is truly a blessing to be able to share him with you all. Share this with someone who 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

Can procrastination be healthy? Do you notice how your energy shifts around certain people or places? Are you not too confident putting up a boundary if you haven’t already done so? Today I'm joined by my first guest ever, Nancy Sokarno, or some of you may know her a Psych With Sokz! We chat all things from what to expect from therapy (I feel like no one shares this information?), and how this can help you being preventative in terms of your mental health - so many of us are quick to do this for our bodies by exercising, so it's time to spread the word on doing the same for our minds 🧠 Further, what Monsters Zinc has to do with your energy and why you should care, noticing how things and situations make us feel, and finding what lights you up. There's a little vent about procrastination, when this is a curse, and actually identifying when it can be a really a healthy thing! We finish with a shout out to all people pleasers (me included), and dive deep into setting boundaries - after all, if you're living to please someone else, your boundaries are probably very low or non existent! You can connect with Nancy more @psychwithsokz or by visiting her website here. The article we mentioned can also be found here. Check in to socials for our giveaway! Share this ep with a friend or family member 💞 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

A body scan is my current obsession - the fastest way I've found to get out of my head, and into my body. Ten minutes is that perfect sweet spot where it's not too short, but not too long you can't make time for it. Use this to check in with yourself, have a break, reconnect with your intuition or just to let go! I love using on my commutes (all except when I'm driving) or when I want to drift into a deep sleep. 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. NOT YOUR FIRST TIME HERE? Skip ahead to 3:25 to go past the intro and straight into the meditation! 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. Share it with someone else who needs some "me-time"! 🧘 With love & enjoy! 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 OUR BIRTHDAY! We're One Year old! To celebrate this month, we are bringing you double episodes & some amazing guided meditations 🎉🎉 Today I wanted to go back full circle to where it all began - what does balance mean for you? It's important to revisit this to ensure where we are heading, still aligns with what we want. How many times do you set yourself a goal to then never re-visit, edit or even delete it? If your perspective or ideal of balance shifts, then your goals need to be re-jigged as well. We can't be too protective or fixed with something we wrote in the past. Join me as we reassess your balance right now, look at how you might want that to be different and as a result, how that impacts goals you may have set for yourself. SPEAKING OF goals, have you made any progress to yours yet? If not, it might be because (a) your idea of balance has shifted as so they need to be revisited or (b) you aren't setting your boundaries correctly. I'll finish today's pod talking about boundaries, what they're not and how to stick to them! If you love today's pod, share the birthday love and send it to a friend who will also love it! As always, a review/rating left on apple podcast, is a slice earned in my heart .... really! ❤️ Email me if you need the worksheet from today's ep: [email protected] 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

No chat about Balance would be complete without a discussion on the balance in our society. Today I am joined by Crazy Biatch Asians podcast host's Sharon & Juna who chat with me all things racism, awareness and what the current landscape in Australia looks like. We can always do better! If we want to find balance, we need to acknowledge ourselves as moving parts of a coherent society. Tune in as we discuss casual and general racism, at which point it becomes insidious, how to get proper information, the role of politics and things you can do to help! The girls also give tips on how to work through any prejudices you have as well as share first hand experience with this present part of our society. I also ask them their thoughts on whether posting on social media is enough and loved their opinion on this, so I can't wait for you to dive in! Connect more with the girls on IG @crazybiatchasians or checkout their podcast directly 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

If you're anything like me, you love learning about how you can bolster your day to day experience through the foods you eat. Today, Advanced Sports Dietitian and strategist at My Muscle Chef, Ryan Pinto, sits down and chats to me about all things food & diet. We chat about why fat loss diets actually work and tips for starting one, how to create awareness round food (beyond the carb-protein-fat breakdown), using foods (yes not tablets) as supplements and the best go to snacks so you don't fall off your healthy food train. Further we dove into the best foods to enhance sleep & energy as well as the infamous intermittent fasting diet and if you're predisposed to be 'good' at it. Wrapped in this too is eating alongside a menstrual cycle & tips if you have flatlined in your results and need some advice. I loved learning more about this area in today's chat & I know you will too! Share this with someone who will also enjoy it. Tune in for a sneaky discount for My Muscle Chef at the end. 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 Courtney Mangan, owner of multiple successful businesses, including the host of one of my favourite podcasts, "She was the fire" 🔥. Productivity queen shares her journey from living a comfortable, risk free life, when at 30, her world was flipped upside down when she was told that she had skin cancer. She shares her story of honouring the skin you’re in, as well as sharing her knowledge and tips on living your most productive life. We dive into how to show up as yourself, breaking free from the judgement of others (and not waiting for something dire to do so), tips for juggling a lot and how to set (and reset) goals. Another topic we spoke about which I adore is communication styles and why these are critical not only for your relationships, but for your self care - I mean, do you know how you like to be communicated with? This and much more explored in today's pod. You can connect with Courtney more and all of her other businesses on IG at @courtneymangan or check out the She Was The Fire podcast here! Share this ep with someone who will love it as much as you! ♥️ 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 the host of The Healthy Hustlers joins us for a chat! After many years climbing the never ended corporate ladder, Madelyn Carafa waved goodbye to a job title and salary she once thought defined her success and embarked on a life full of good health, nourishing conversations, and a career that fulfilled her soul. We chat about finding what lights you up, transitioning into your passion, what it means to juggle everything and how to do it in a healthy was as well as all things self awareness. Madelyn shares her personal story from being in corporate, to running her own business, to being a new mumma as well as insight into her own spiritual journey. She also shares the inspo behind her poddy which is one so closely linked to our own theory, which I LOVE! You can connect more with Madelyn and the podcast through the below links. This podcast is sponsored by ES FIT @esfit__ - tune into the episode for a cheeky discount! IG: @madelyncarafa and @thehealthyhustlers Website: https://www.thehealthyhustlers.com Share this ep with someone who will love it as much as you! ♥️ 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

Ever felt that shame or guilt when you aren't getting enough done, or maybe when you're doing too much, you're guilty of not taking enough care of yourself? There seems to be a constant issue on both ends of the spectrum - that is, hustle versus self care. I was sick of the two feeling like polar opposites and constantly at the expense of the other, so this episode is my attempt to make sense of the hustle/self care spectrum, find where you sit on it, and help you own your own definitions of hard work. Once we have self awareness as to what hard work means to us, we can firstly, accept and own where we are, and two, pass less judgement towards others in their own ideals of business and hard work. I know that hustling is a badge of honour many of us like to wear, but how do we make it healthy, our own, and sustainable? That is what we will dive deep into together on today's pod! 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 being orphaned at 14, to grappling with mental illness and chronic pain, to then moving overseas and building her soul-aligned life + business empowering other woman, Efia has learned how to dream big and not settle for what's within her realms of probability. She is a Mindset & Manifestation Coach, NLP practitioner and host of ‘The Manifest Edit Podcast’. Today we chat about how to manifest an extraordinary life, what the missing piece to the law of attraction really is, why we need the ups and downs of life, why you need to be EXTREMELY careful thinking you need to be positive all the time, and on that note, why happiness shouldn't be your sole focus goal. Another amazing thing we discuss which is super close to my heart, is why we need to give "negative" emotions air time, rather than shun them or feel guilt/shame around them. All of this & more to get you in the right head space to set intentions & goals, or just surrender to your world! Her mission is to empower and teach ambitious women how to manifest their EXTRAORDINARY life by overcoming their limiting beliefs, finding and living their soul’s purpose and connecting to their intuition. To connect with Efia more, you can find her on IG @efiasulter_, on her website effytalkslife.com or head over to her podcast anchor.fm/themanifestedit. As mentioned, her free Manifestation Master class can be located at https://effytalkslife.com/myd-masterclass. I know you're going to get so much out of this episode! Take a screen shot and tag us @thebalancetheory and @efiasulter_ and share your biggest take away! If you want to keep seeing more of this content, you can subscribe on both Apple Podcasts & Spotify, and leave us a review/rating! 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

Whether you're training is on point, plateaued or yet to kick start, today's episode is jam packed full of health related content you are going to absolutely love! Brittney is an accredited Master trainer with over 5 years’ experience in the Fitness industry. She currently works as an Adidas trainer, My Muscle Chef ambassador and a Keep It Cleaner Strength Master Trainer. Her love for helping people with their health and fitness was certainly showcased in today's convo. We chat a range of topics from finding a balance with extreme & restrictive diets, to thinking about the longevity of our lives in all of our habits, finding what stirs motivation, how to avoid burnout, and tips on how to kick start a fitness regime (or shake it up if you're feeling as though you have plateaued)! It's impossible to include all the goodness in this short wrap up, just do yourself a favour and tune in (and share the poddy with someone else who will love it too)! You can connect with Britt more on IG @brittactive. Stay Balanced! A thanks to the sponsors of today's podcast, ES FIT @esfit__, tune in for a Balancer's discount! 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

Have you ever considered the "WHY" behind your relationship with food? 🍴How does your lifestyle accomodate or take away from this purpose? And have you ever thought about a contingency plan when dieting? Today I chat with the lovely Leah Itsines, a self-taught Aussie cook with a mission to help men, women and children all over the world change their view on food and health. Leah shares how BARE has steered away from traditional calorie counting, and uses more holistic forms of measuring progress. We also chat about why when dieting, you need to think of what you can ADD to your diet, rather than what you can take away - a concept not many of us would've considered, especially when it comes to weight loss. She also shares with us her thoughts on daily habits & rituals, and you will be pleasantly surprised at her responses (it isn't your usual morning routine). Tune in to this episode for a sneaky discount on all BARE programs. Leah is a #1 best selling author and has two online food programs that are changing women’s lives all over the world! You can connect with Leah more on IG @leahitsines or her website www.leahitsines.com.au. Share this with 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

Are you currently holding onto a grudge or something that you actually really want to let go? What keeps us stuck when we want to move on? Most important, how can we let go? 🤔 Today we are going to dive into these questions, talk about how you can pinpoint the source of your grudge, understand what’s actually going on with it, get to a state of forgiveness and move on once and for all from what can often feel like a ball & chain situation. There are two keys I share which are fundamental to understanding the blockages, and then unlocking them - which is KEY to maintaining our state of Balance. After listening to this episode, you will only be ACTIVLEY choosing to maintain a grudge as you will have the answers of how to truly free yourself. For access to the free step-by-step PDF, search "The Balance Theory" on Facebook groups, and request to join our growing community. If you enjoy this, let me know or share it with a friend who can benefit! Until next time, Stay Balanced. DISCLAIMER: This should not be substituted for professional advice, and seeking the requisite assistance from a qualified professional is always advised for traumatic or serious circumstances. 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 gets tired just thinking about all the "things" you supposedly need to feel balanced, then this one's for you! A discussion on why you don't need to do ALL of the things (and before the sun comes up), staying in your own lane, putting yourself first, the importance of HIGH quality down time and why you really need to give up trying to control everything around you. Today we mix it up and I interview one of you guys, a fellow Balancer! Nadia has listened from the very beginning, reached out to share some key takeaways with me and I thought, why not share this with our beautiful community! Many of you will really resonate with what Nadia shares today. Tag @thebalancetheory on IG and share your biggest takeaways! 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

Have you ever gotten into work early and felt like you got way more done in that hour than a regular hour? Or maybe you find the tasks you hate most seem to take the longest? Whether you're already nodding your head or find you're yo-yoing in performance, you've chosen the right episode to tune into! Today I chat with Tony Wilson who is an expert in human performance and works with people to create the right environment for them to thrive and maintain high performance whilst avoiding BURNOUT. We chat about how we can get clear on and respect our balance, debunk some misnomers about productivity, tips on how to make the most of your weekend/spare time and all things performance. You can expect to wrap your head around how to actually define your balance, a winning mindset, getting in the zone and how to maintain it and why motivation may (or may not) be a whole lot of BS. Jump on our IG and enter the competition to win one of Tony's Focus Planners - week of this podcast release only! Check out Tony more at https://www.performancelab.com.au/ or on IG @focusplannersaus Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feel like negative thoughts always pop up when you try to meditate? Maybe you can't focus? Today I chat with a friend, Tom Sullivan who is a qualified meditation teacher, speaker and author of A Still Mind, on all things Meditation, how to get cracking and what to do when you feel distracted! He shares his story as to how he fell into meditation and how it has given him that 'something more' in life. From resistance, to negativity or mindfulness, meditation can be a useful tool to deal with these. We also chat about how you might be unconsciously training your mind to NOT FOCUS, cues for what to actually do (even if you only have 5 minutes) and why we shouldn't ignore negative thoughts. You're going to love this episode, especially if you already have a meditation practice or looking to get cracking. Tag us on IG and share your biggest takeaways! You can find Tom @astillmind. Share this with a fellow yogi or meditation lover! 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

Feel like you have been financially savvy but nothing to show for it? Still finding it hard to save or maybe you have a shopping addiction? If this sounds like you or you hate the idea of a budget, you are absolutely going to love today's chat with founder of the Freelance CFO Katelyn Magnuson. Her work involves arming people will tools and tips on how to have your money work for you and your future, whilst still being able to have your latte! Sometimes we shrink at the idea of openly discussing finances, but I truly think it is an unspoken hamper on our wellbeing at most times, that we need to be open about. Today you can expects tips for getting out of debt, saving, investing and an amazing concept called the ANTIBUDGET which might finally explain why your saving strategies haven't been working. If you love this chat, stay tuned until the end of the episode for a special code that you can use for Katelyn's online course "Millennial Money Mischief Managed", that you can access here: https://thebalancetheory.krtra.com/t/94tziNbBf0Xc. Connect with Katelyn more on IG @katelyn.magnuson or her website https://thefreelancecfo.biz. 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 that finds gratitude hard or as though you get a mind blank when it comes to crunch time, then this is for you. Also, if you haven’t really thought about how or why a practice of it might feature in your life, then you're also going to get a lot out of todays pod! We all know the benefits of gratitude so I'm not here to restate them, rather share my own personal challenges & break throughs with it. I dive into two reasons why our society has conditioned us to NOT be grateful, but disclaimer, once you hear these, it's up to you to undo the hard wired damage, and think with a grateful heart moving forwards! I talk about the dissatisfaction loop and end on 4 easy tips on how you can start practicing gratefulness right now (and no you don't need to allocate 35 minutes everyday with your eyes closed, it's easier than you think)! Host: @erikadpelle @thebalancetheory Sponsor: ES FIT @esfit__ / www.esfit.com.au Book Recommendation: Thanks A Thousand: A Gratitude Journey (TED Books) A.J. Jacobs 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 chat with Tommy, co-founder of La Cure and wellness enthusiast. We start diving deep into Tommy's moment of truth - where he was forced away from a career he thought he would pursue, followed by an accident which landed him in jail, to a completely revised outlook on life and purpose. This time gave him the opportunity to do the inner work and develop habits that still help him in tough moments today. We also deliberate over why men's mental health is less spoken about, the benefits of cold exposure (especially if you're someone who hates the cold), meditation and all things recovery. Infrared or traditional sauna? When to do cold exposure? What's a float and why should you do it? This and more answered from the recovery man himself. Connect with Tommy more on IG @tommykerrr17. Share this with a friend who would benefit! Stay Balanced. Episode Sponsor: ES FIT www.esfit.com.au @esfit__ 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 chat with Catherine Adelle a wonderful Naturopath, and yes I say this from experience, as she is my Naturopath! She has taught me so much, that I wanted to have her on, pick her brain and share it all with you guys! You can expect info about what Naturopathy is, does and its approach, tests you can do to learn about the present state of your health (and they don't have to break the bank either), why you really shouldn't pick up any probiotic from the shelf, things you should know about Arma Force, things you need to ask for it to come up on your blood test and a biohack all chocolate lovers will be here for! Seriously I can't even type up everything we spoke about, just do yourself a favour and tune in (and share the ep with someone else)! You can connect with Catherine more at [email protected]. Stay Balanced! A thanks to the sponsors of today's podcast, ES FIT @esfit__, tune in for a Balancer's discount! 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 the first 3 minutes of today's pod, you may not believe me when I say Giuliano was in a job he hated just over a year ago. Tune in as he gets real & raw about the mindset and self-awareness it took for him to become his own boss, follow his passions and create the lifestyle he wanted. We chat about dealing with high pressure situations, the reality of making lots of money and a no excuses mindset needed to keep you going (even on the bad days, yes they still come)! If you hate feeling comfortable and want to push your self-awareness, you will love this pod! Share it with a fellow Balancer needing some real talk. You can connect with Giuliano more on IG @giulianogonzalezau. 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

Feel like you're not as productive as those around you or you haven't quite yet perfected the morning routine? Have you thought about what your idea of a morning routine is? Wait, are you even a morning person!? PLUS a discussion on why we should also pay attention to our night routines equally! How you go to bed is just as important as how you are waking up. Tune in as I chat about how you can get on top of your routine and own it! I also share 5 tips for a night routine and dive into why bedtime is just as sacred as waking up. Share this with a friend! Stay Balanced, E 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 chat with the incredible Katie Williams, one of the country’s former leading beach sprinters and current host of the Better For It Podcast. We discuss what mindset is required to become an athletic champion, and with it, the powers of manifestation, taking inspired action and goal setting. We go deep into the moment that changed it all for her, the event that lead to a pivot in her career, and a complete reconfiguration of what healthy meant to her. Katie shares how still to this day, it's the daily steps & 1%'s that add up to a whole - a lesson for us all in the face of goal setting. We also dive into the meaning of self-love and some challenges she has explored on her own podcast. She recommends trying her meditation one if any which is linked below. You can connect with Katie on IG @katiewilliams. Be sure to share this with a friend who will enjoy it as much as you! Stay Balanced. Better For It episode link: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/vedic-meditation-challenge/id1425354585?i=1000464144762 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

Whether you have a business, want to start one or neither, this episode has so many incredible morsels I can't wait for you to check it out Today, I chat with Fiona from My Daily Business Coach (also a podcast you should check out), on all things getting started, navigating through fear & doubt, why boundaries and saying no are incredibly important and how to make sure your business is letting you live! I also asked Fiona to share a powerful activity she did to improve her self-awareness - listen through to the end to get your ears on this one! Go on, share this episode with someone who will love it as much as you! 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 sit and chat with the beautiful Hayley Westoby. We discuss her journey into and through the fitness world, and within this, the difference between weight loss and fitness goals and when is the right time to shift them. Speaking of goals, feel like you set them and forget them? We do a deep dive into why that might be and how you can stay on track from January & beyond! We also chat through Habit Stacking as an effective tool to staying on track and why you shouldn't scroll on the gram in your kitchen. Share this episode with a fellow Balancer! You can connect with Hayley more @hayleywestoby. 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

To close what has been an interesting year, I welcome the beautiful Shannon Lawson to the podcast to chat all things about her journey and growth with the modelling industry. We talk about how the idea of a model has been thrown into a new dimension with the rise of social media, as well as the best and worst bits about this change. Shannon also shares her recent plunge into the fitness space and some hot tips to anyone thinking of switching things up themselves! Also discussed is the power of no, why social media is like a pokie machine and some beauty life hacks you need in your life right now! I hope you enjoy this episode! Feel free to share this with someone who would love it as much as you! Until next year, 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 need to get clear on what it is you want in 2021 and beyond, then this is an episode for you! Today I chat with John Lynskey, an internationally accredited results coach, specializing in laws of attraction & subconscious programming in helping committed individuals upgrade their mindset, ignite their potential and grow their own business. We go through common blockages in people's mindset, how to grow awareness, and become exactly what and who you want to be. John is a passionate coach who has helped clients around the world to clear their limiting beliefs, grow their self confidence, find their purpose and grow their business while ensuring they fall in love with and enjoy the entire process. You can connect with him more on IG @jlynskey_ 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

We've made it! The final month of 2020! There is no better way to wrap this year up and send it off, than with a BANG! Today I take you through a personal exercise I have curated to help me in my own reflection and assessment of my year. This can be used at any stage to help you process and understand your priorities moving forward. When I say BANG, I not only mean fireworks and all, but I am talking about B for Balance, A for Appreciation, N for Novelty and G for Growth - all key things I believe are essential to any contemplation of the year gone by, and that to come. I hope you enjoy the final muse of 2020! Share this with someone who will benefit from it. If you like what you're hearing, tell me! I greatly appreciate + love connecting with you all. 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 chat with Carla Bignasca, who most of you probably know as Bigsy (spoiler alert), from many prominent Radio & Media platforms. We do a deep dive into life's rollercoaster cycles, from tea hacks and her mum's weird habits, to how a drunk night eating pizza resulted in her becoming a PT. Within this fun & light-hearted chat, we cover career shifting, going from burn out to what you love, finding a tribe, yoyo dieting, body image and breaking up with friends. SO MUCH covered today, I can't wait for you to listen! Just remember, no one has their sh*t together, and it's ok. You can reach out to Carla or get to know her more @carlabignasca. Be sure to share this episode with someone who will love 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

Today we rethink Balance with Fashion designer and founder of EXIE (fyi one of my favourite gym wear brands), Christina @christinaexie. In delving into her life's journey, we chat about her experience from winning Project Runway, to now managing her own growing label. Within this, a very fun and real conversation about limiting beliefs, habits, healthy competition and sustainability. If you're an existing or emerging business, there's a really valuable segment towards the end of this show containing Christina's advice! Even I made several notes to self - info which can be translated into our personal lives too. Do yourself a favour and check out the incredible range at either @exiestudio on IG, or visit https://exiestudio.com - you will have to listen to the POD to get our exclusive discount code. 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 chat with Nick Vagerakas and have a damn down to earth chat about LIFE! Well specifically, his life ventures to date! Some of you may know Nick as the co-founder of Sydney Fitness Movement 'RUNDAY', however, today we get a little more personal with him. Nick has had a big shift in priorities recently and reconnected with his 'Why' in a completely new way. We go through the tools and tips he has used and trialled on his journey, on all things from his morning routine, to the power of identifying as a superhero. Some awesome topics including non-negotiable habits, taking the plunge with your career, owning vulnerabilities and being open to opportunities. I hope you love this raw chat as much as I did! You can chat/connect with Nick more on IG @nv_ascension_guide - be sure to also check out the awesome work Runday is doing @rundayau. Be sure to leave a review/rating on your favourite channel if you love this pod, or share it with a friend who may benefit from the wealth of knowledge shared today. 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

Beyond the shaped molecule, DNA can tell us SO much more about our genetic tendencies, existence and capabilities. Alessandra Edwards is a performance expert and keynote speaker who’s obsessed with one question: how far can we stretch our genetic limit so we can achieve our maximum potential. She specialises in high-performance, and explains why it's a sexy area to talk about. Join our conversation today as we question what DNA can tell us, how we can find it out, the different genetic types and what that means for you and my favourite, if it's written in your code, does that mean you can't change it? Be prepared to be mind blown, especially if you've never heard of using your genes/DNA as a basis for performance. You can find out more at https://alessandraedwards.com and also download her '30 tips to increase energy'. Also stay tuned for her book titled "The DNA of Performance" which is available for pre-sale on her website. 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 mini segment today goes into Kronos v Kairos time and why it's important. We're all run by the clock, there's no doubt about it. But what if we could (on the daily) engage in human time, away from clocks and calendars? You know those moments where time feels like it goes on forever? How good would it feel to have moments like that in each and every single day. Tune in to hear my thoughts on how we might be able to do this! I've kept it short and sweet this week. Enjoy! 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 we follow on from last week's discussion on all things about Brain Balance! We continue discussing Scott's 5 stress erasers, how to optimise breaks at work, if rituals and habits are essential, and why we are retiring too early! This is just as juicy & info packed as the first episode! My favourite part was the understanding that we can continuously grow our brain - even as we get old! We have no choice about the shrinking part, but there are certainly things we can do to sustain it long term. If you loved this chat, you will really enjoy Scott's book 'Activate Your Brain' available on Amazon. I would strongly recommend picking yourself up a copy! Learn more at http://scotthalford.com. Be sure to leave a review/rating on your favourite channel if you love this pod, or share it with a friend who may benefit from the wealth of knowledge shared today. 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

Do we really only use 10% of our brains? Why do we always feel like we need to be in control of everything (I'm talking to you back seat drivers!) Is our intelligence confined to the size of our brain? These and SO much more answered in today's pod. Tune in as writer and long-time professional speaker and educator of businesspeople worldwide, Scott Halford enlightens us all the way from Colorado on all things regarding our key Balance Organ - the brain. His experience is based on brain-based behavioural science, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and influence. Today we talk about how to leverage off our desire for control, how universal wisdom comes to be, why coffee is your friend and the impacts of stress today, and long term. Speaking of stress, Scott shares his 5 stress erasers which are easy to adopt and could change your life experience! I'd love to hear if you give these a go. If you love this episode, then you need to get your hands on Scott's book 'Activate Your Brain' which is actually how I came across Scott's work in the first place. It is super easy to digest and so interesting! Learn more at http://scotthalford.com. Be sure to leave a review/rating on your favourite channel if you love this pod, or share it with a friend who may benefit from the wealth of knowledge shared today. 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