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The Balance Theory

Struggling to find balance in your life and achieve your goals? Join Erika De Pellegrin on The Balance Theory, a self development podcast packed with actionable strategies to build confidence, crush your goals, unlock the life you want and transform your mindset in the process.

As a lawyer who’s conquered burnout, she shares powerful tips on self-growth, productivity, and unlocking your true potential—without the guilt, overwhelm & stress that comes from trying to juggle different areas of life. The Balance Theory is a powerful approach to reframing life balance, so you can build the life you are dreaming of without compromising what matters most.

Join us weekly for practical and personal tools and insights to help find your unique balance, to be inspired by guests like Kayla Itsines, Kelsey Wells, Steph Claire Smith, Laura Henshaw, KIC Founders, Sarah Davidson, Chontel Duncan, Georgie Stevenson and more.

Tune in to break through barriers and start living the life you deserve!

Spotify Playlists:

Mindset Playlist

Self Awareness Playlist

Health + Fitness Playlist

Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok, YouTube & Instagram!

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Latest Episodes:

The accountability episode you didn't know you needed for your 2023 goals Feb 15, 2023

Show notes

How are your 2023 goals so far? Have you managed to stay on track with your goals or have you forgotten all about them?

Coming up to February, we can sometimes find it hard to maintain and stay on track with the goals we set out for ourselves at the start of the year. In today's episode, we take a moment to reflect on your goals - whether you have stayed on the path or started to drift and how we can get you back on track. We focus on 3 main steps that will help you to realign your goals with your true desire and passion and thus, help you to achieve those goals this year.

You can look forward to:

(01:56) World Quitter's Day

(02:30) Fine-tuning your goals

(04:50) Step 1: What's your Burning Desire?

(09:08) Wanting vs. Immature wanting

(11:33) Step 2: Believing in yourself

(12:44) Step 3: Expecting success

(15:36) Patience is a virtue

(17:41) Parting tips & comments

Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too!

Until next time,

Stay Balanced

P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram!

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Michelle Akhidenor on building a dream career & 3 ingredients for success Feb 12, 2023

Show notes

Do you sometimes feel that the path you are on isn't right for you? You are in a job or area of study you don't love?

Michelle Akhidenor is the founder and CEO of the Peers Project, the No.1 Podcasting Agency in Australia. 5 years ago, after finding herself with a university degree and a career she didn't enjoy, Michelle searched for a new path to take. This path would take her to a career of podcasting, interviewing hundreds of business owners and determined individuals to understand them and what drives them to achieve their dreams.

Today Michelle opens up about the long road she had to take to achieve her goals and have a successful business and career she loves. She shares the good and bad times and gives us some amazing advice she has learnt during her journey. You can expect:

(01:06) Finding the right path for you

(07:10) Networking

(12:54) What is The Peers Project?

(22:24) 3 Points for Success

(28:46) Challenges

You can connect with the Peers Project and Michelle Akhidenor on Instagram,LinkedIn and TikTok.

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Until next time,

Stay Balanced

P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram!

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How to network & mindset shifts you need to crush it Feb 08, 2023

Show notes

Networking is a highly requested topic from you all, so here it is! My tips on Networking - funnily, something I've had to recently do myself recently. I share with you guys a new space I am working in, tips on how I got started (from NEVER having networked before) and how I actually did it - from my why, who to approach, how to approach them and physically organising the catch up.

This episode is necessary NOT just if you're looking for new work, but if you want to be a key person in the space you're working in.

(00:00) My Networking recent experience

(06:01) Overview

(06:27) the ‘What’

(07:27) Who?

(10:06) You just need a breadcrumb

(11:35) But, where?!

(12:35) How do you reach out!?

(13:50) Final tips

Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too!

Until next time,

Stay Balanced

P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram!

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Kiri Yanchenko on lessons from when chaos hits life on all angles, all at once Feb 05, 2023

Show notes

Kiri Yanchenko is the founder and CEO of AMPERNA® a Topical Probiotic Skincare company. Having had severe pustular acne and perioral dermatitis herself, she has a deep personal understanding of the challenges faced by having problem skin. She has over 10 years of experience in skincare and holistic skin coaching and is passionate about helping everyone feel comfortable in their own skin.

Today she opens up about the time before she started AMPERNA, where life felt like it had the rug pulled from under her feet on many fronts. She shares her learnings from this tough time and how it pushed her to start her business. You can expect:

(00:35) Her journey to building AMPERNA

(02:00) Upskilling to find side hustle

(06:55) How Hospitalisation was her turning point

(07:51) Balance when everything in chaos at once

(11:17) Holistic wellness process

(13:00) Impact of high cortisol levels

(17:39) Challenge & Reality of starting a business

(18:54) WFH boundaries

(23:00) Managing work and life

(26:35) Time blocking

So excited for you guys to hear this one! You can connect with Kiri more on IG @kiriyanchenko or @ampernaskin and shop online using the code "BALANCE20" for 20% off storewide by visiting amperna.com.

Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too!

Thanking our partner sponsor for this episode SUNSAMA, an online planner tool which has been game changing in my organisation and focus. Go to sunsama.com/a/erika and you can claim free access for the first two weeks (plus you don't even have to put your card details in)!

Until next time,

Stay Balanced

P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram!

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory.

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How to get comfortable outside of your comfort zone Feb 01, 2023

Show notes

Balancers, if growth is what you're here for, you NEED to find a way to embrace or push through the discomfort that comes with being out of your comfort zone.

Often we feel this and take that as a sign we are failing, or not ready to start, or that we should doubt ourselves BUT most of the time none of these are true. It's more that we are experiencing the unknown, something for the first time. Today I'm going to explore with you, how to push past the discomfort, use anchors to ground us and share a nice exercise I use to remind me of my WHY + DIRECTION!

(02:01) Step 1 Accepting discomfort

(04:27) Step 2 the future you exercise

(08:54) Step 3 Find your anchor

(11:56) Switch to the "best-case-scenario"

Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too!

Until next time,

Stay Balanced

P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram!

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory.

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Cristina Cataman on finding a side hustle & intuitive moments Jan 29, 2023

Show notes

Today I am joined by Cristina Cataman, the host of the Catamania Podcast, online comedian and co-founder of a law firm in Canada. I wanted to get to know the girl behind the gram, which by the way, is extremely entertaining and I'd recommend following along. Today's chat is all about how Cristina came to such a hybrid personality, and ultimately gave herself permission to explore differentt sides of herself. You can expect a chat about:

(01:19) Finding a hobby/side hustle

(05:29) How to find what you love

(06:35) Starting a podcast

(11:06) Fear of starting

(12:45) Self doubt

(16:36) Why self doubt is selfish

(18:50) Tuning out external noise

(23:33) The link between balance and external noise

(26:30) Intuitive moments in life

(32:31) True meaning of success

So excited for you guys to hear this one! You can connect with Cristina on IG @cristinacataman or by checking out the podcast here.

Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too!

Thanking our partner sponsor for this episode SUNSAMA, an online planner tool which has been game changing in my organisation and focus. Go to sunsama.com/a/erika and you can claim free access for the first two weeks (plus you don't even have to put your card details in)!

Until next time,

Stay Balanced

P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram!

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory.

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Let's get real about Self Love: what it truly means & how to do it Jan 25, 2023

Show notes

WARNING: You will never look at self love the same after listening to this episode.

Self love - it’s thrown around like a bit of a BUZZ word, but how do we actually do it? And what does it actually mean?

If you don't already realise that this can be your super power, you're in for a hella episode! Today I debunk the spas, facials & 'self-care' activities often painted as the sweet picture of self love, and get to the core & essence of what it truly means. PLUS I will share with you how to adopt it as a perspective, a mindset, so it's not something you need to allocate time in your week to do, like a chore on your list.

Reflective Qs to determine if you have self love

Do I speak kindly to myself and treat myself with compassion and respect?
Do I set boundaries and advocate for my own needs and desires?
Do I take care of my physical, emotional, and mental well-being?
Do I forgive myself for my mistakes and imperfections?
Do I embrace my unique qualities and strengths?
Do I allow myself to feel a full range of emotions, including happiness, sadness, anger, and joy?
Do I have a positive relationship with my body and practice self-acceptance?
Do I make time for self-care and prioritize my own well-being?

Journal Prompts to assess your level of Self Love at the end of the day

How did I speak to myself today? Was it kind and compassionate, or did I engage in self-criticism or negative self-talk?
Did I set boundaries and advocate for my own needs and desires today? If not, what can I do differently tomorrow?
How did I take care of my physical, emotional, and mental well-being today? What can I do to prioritize self-care tomorrow?
What mistakes or imperfections did I forgive myself for today? How did this help me feel more loving towards myself?
What unique qualities or strengths did I embrace today? How did this make me feel?
How did I allow myself to feel and express a full range of emotions today? What emotions did I experience, and how did I cope with them?
How did I feel about my body today? What self-care practices can I engage in to improve my relationship with my body?
What self-care activities did I do today? How did they make me feel?

(0:00) Podcast Introduction

(00:51) What is Self Love?

(03:10) Journal Prompts to think about Self Love

(05:12) You don't need time to practice Self Love

(08:06) Self Soothing

(12:29) Daily Journal Prompts to reflect on Self Love

(14:40) Self Love isn't a chore

Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too!

Until next time,

Stay Balanced

P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram!

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory.

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Lyndi Cohen shares how to eat healthier with less rules in 2023 Jan 22, 2023

Show notes

If you've set any goals for 2023 that relate to your health, diet or food, this episode is for you!

Today I am joined by Lyndi Cohen a media dietitian, best-selling author, and one of Australia's most well-known nutritionists, going by the name the @nude_nutritionist. She is also the host of the popular health podcast, No Wellness Wankery. Today you can expect a deep dive debunking the conflicting advice we see online with respect to diet behaviours and style we hear, nutrition tips to get the most out of your food relationship in 2023, how to deal with a health kick high (that has an inevitable crash and burn) and why your weight is not the problem.

If weight loss particularly is something you want to focus on this year, Lyndi is your girl! She offers 3 beautiful reflective questions to think about with new habits we want to adopt, how to give ourselves less rules and in turn more control and all things intuitive eating.

(00:00) Introduction

(06:03) Key Tips for Diet Goals in 2023

(11:43) Qs to ask for goals you've set

(15:35) How do I lose the last 5kg?

(18:28) BS we are told on Social Media

(24:33) How to tune into your body (intuitive eating)

(28:31) Physical Satisfaction v Emotional Satisfaction

(30:33) Intuitive Eating Tips

(32:58) Managing Negative Self Talk

(35:00) Links & Summary

So excited for you guys to hear this one! You can find out more about Lyndi at www.Lyndicohen.com.

Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too!

Thanking our partner sponsor for this episode SUNSAMA, an online planner tool which has been game changing in my organisation and focus. Go to sunsama.com/a/erika and you can claim free access for the first two weeks (plus you don't even have to put your card details in)!

Until next time,

Stay Balanced

P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram!

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory.

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Steps to establish your goals for 2023 & avoid burnout + manifesting tip! Jan 18, 2023

Show notes

It’s that New Year feeling, where you’re all motivated and driven to pave your path, make change and drive towards new or ambitious things. This feeling is powerful, it sets our course for the year, but unfortunately, doesn’t last the whole year. It fades pretty quickly actually, some habits or promises we make, tend to fade away the further we get from Jan 1.

But this year isn’t going to be that way because we are going to schedule, plan and unpack your goals in a way that makes them achievable and practical with your lifestyle and existing priorities. Today we are going to unpack getting to the core of what you want, finding direction on how to get there, values standards and habits required to achieve goal, managing your life balance along the way and how to write your own manifesto.

Key Reflections from the episode:

What are you going to permit/allow?
Where do you need to spend your time?
Who do you need to spend or not spend time with?
What are you going to consume?

ANNOUNCEMENT: We are now doing videos on YouTube YAY - link is here if you'd like to subscribe.

(00:00) Introduction

(01:38) Goal Setting & Prioritising

(03:04) Step 1: What do you want?

(06:32) Step 2A: Why manifesting hasn't worked for you before

(08:29) Step 2B: Setting our Intention

(09:01) Finding your WHY

(11:09) Step 3: Values, habits & standards needed

(12:36) Journal Questions

(18:32) Step 4: Sustainable BALANCED Goals

(20:43) Non-negotiable for your balance areas

(24:15) For when you're overwhelmed

(25:51) Step 5: Writing a Manifesto

(27:34) Parting tips & comments

Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too!

Until next time,

Stay Balanced

P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram!

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory.

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Michael Amster on micro-dosing mindfulness in 2023 Jan 15, 2023

Show notes

If you find it hard to meditate, or make time for it, then you're going to ABSOLUTELY love this chat today.

Today I am joined by Michael Amster, a physician and faculty member at the Touro School of Medicine. He has twenty years of experience as a pain management specialist, been a student of meditation for over thirty years and is a certified yoga teacher. Today we dive into a recent discovery, something that is going to change the way you look at mindfulness for 2023 and beyond. Michael is going to explain the power of the A.W.E method including the science that backs it up, the three levels of consciousness, and how to achieve powerful results for both our physical and mental health in under 1 minute a day.

A.W.E's initiation

At the height of the pandemic, two trial groups embarked on a study through UC Berkeley to test a new method for “micro-dosing mindfulness.” One group was comprised of frontline healthcare workers; the other consisted of patients at a local medical center, as well as any of their friends and family who wished to participate. Almost immediately, both groups reported significant improvement in symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain—results that bore out over the course of the study and beyond. Jake Eagle, LPC and Michael Amster, MD, knew that they were on to something.

(00:00) Introduction of Guest

(04:34) Micro-dosing Mindfulness

(06:50) Study Results

(08:30) A.W.E introduced

(12:46) Saving time and practicing Mindfulness

(14:35) Safety Consciousness

(17:27) How to start practicing

(23:32) The Science of A.W.E

(26:44) How to know when you're experiencing A.W.E

(33:00) Links & Resources

You can connect with the movement on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok.

Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too!

Thanking our partner sponsor for this episode SUNSAMA, an online planner tool which has been game changing in my organisation and focus. Go to sunsama.com/a/erika and you can claim free access for the first two weeks (plus you don't even have to put your card details in)!

Until next time,

Stay Balanced

P.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram!

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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