How to Let Go of Guilt For Managing Different Areas of Life with Chontel Duncan

<p>In this episode, we dive into the incredible story of Chontel Duncan—a fitness icon, entrepreneur, and mother of 5 kids — who shares her unique art of balancing motherhood, business, and self-care. From starting with nothing and building a thriving fitness empire, to managing the emotional challenges of mom guilt, people-pleasing tendencies, and postpartum struggles, she opens up about what it really takes to pursue your passions while raising a family.</p><br><p><strong> Key Takeaways:</strong></p><p>💡Learn how to manage the guilt of being a working mom without feeling like you’re compromising your family or your dreams.</p><p>💡Discover why people-pleasing can drain your energy and how to break free from the cycle.</p><p>💡Gain practical strategies for staying committed to your fitness goals in 2025, even with a busy schedule.</p><p>💡Understand the unspoken realities of postpartum recovery and the mental resilience it requires.</p><br><p>This episode is perfect for mums who feel torn between their family and their passions, fitness enthusiasts looking for motivation, or anyone who wants to hear a raw and authentic story about resilience, ambition, and balance. </p><br><p>👉🏽 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REAGPFJ_n7E&t=40s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My FREE Work Life Balance Workshop</a></p><br><p><strong>CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST</strong></p><p>📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chontelduncan/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </p><p>🏋️‍♂️ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/neuform_/?hl=en " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NEUFORM</a> </p><br><p><strong>TIME STAMPS</strong></p><p>(00:00) Trailer / Intro</p><p>(02:26) Chontel’s Origin story</p><p>(08:43) Letting go of people on the journey</p><p>(12:41) People Pleasing</p><p>(14:58) How do you balance doing it all?</p><p>(22:41) Dealing with guilt for choosing work over your kids</p><p>(31:10) How do we stick to our Fitness Goals in 2025 </p><p>(39:06) Aftermath of Pregnancy</p><p>(45:29) Mental struggles </p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>WHO AM I?</strong></p><p>My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel!</p><p>📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/erikadpelle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Connect with me on IG!</a></p><br><p><strong>RESOURCES</strong></p><p>▶︎<a href="https://bit.ly/4cpHmcV" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> 25 Day Self Development Marathon</a></p><p>▶︎ <a href="https://bit.ly/46CoiqR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">21 Day Self Growth Challenge</a></p><p>▶︎ <a href="https://bit.ly/4fEFlfP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goal Setting System E-Book</a></p><br><p><strong>LET’S BE FRIENDS</strong></p><p>📸 Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/</a> </p><p>📱Tiktok - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast</a> </p><p>🌍 My website - <a href="https://thebalancetheorypodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thebalancetheorypodcast.com/</a> </p><br><p><strong>MY FAVOURITE STUFF</strong></p><p>💻 Email & Calendar tool - <a href="https://try.sunsama.com/igaha8bg2gvk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunsama for 1 Month free trial</a></p><p>📚 Scheduling Meeting tool - <a href="https://bit.ly/4cVbgGR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Calendly</a></p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory">http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' r

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