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by Erika De Pellegrin
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 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
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- 6 days ago49 min
Become Financially Free (Without Working Harder or Earning More) | Hasnae Taleb
You don't need to earn more, work harder or know everything about finance to start building wealth. You just need to understand how money really works and how you feel about it - it sounds simple but that's EXACTLY what we workshop today. In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with investor Hasnae Taleb, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Mintiply Capital, who was named the "Shewolf of Nasdaq", to unpack what it actually takes to become financially free. This is not a lecture on budgeting or cutting out your morning coffee. It is a real conversation about the decisions, habits and emotions that separate people who work hard from people who build wealth. Hasnae shares why money is more about emotional intelligence than IQ, how to start investing as a beginner, why your savings may be losing value in the bank and the money habits of the ultra wealthy that anyone can copy. If you have ever caught yourself thinking: "I work so hard, so why don't I feel financially secure?" "I don't really get finance stuff." "I'll start when I earn more." "Everyone else seems so far ahead of me with money." "Making real money is for other people, not me." Then this episode is for you. In this conversation, Erika and Hasnae cover: • Why building wealth is about decisions and emotional intelligence, not working harder or having a high IQ • The everyday signs that show whether you are regulated with money, plus a live breakdown of Erika's own regulation level • The biggest money mistake most people make and what the ultra wealthy do instead • Where to start if you only have $1,000 to invest • The first misconception beginners have about investing • Why saving alone is not enough and how inflation affects the money sitting in your bank • What your bank statements reveal about why you are not building wealth yet • How lifestyle inflation quietly keeps you stuck and the one question to ask before any purchase • The most expensive money habit most people don't realise they have • Hasnae's "30 Rules of the Game" and her advice if you feel financially behind Financial freedom is not reserved for someone else. It is built one decision at a time and you can start today. SPONSORS Thank you to the sponsors who made today's episode possible: 🧴 TIMELINE: Timeline is offering a 15-day trial of the Mitopure Resurfacing Exfoliator for just $22. Go to https://www.Timeline.com/BALANCE to try it for $22. 📚 WALDEN: Take the first step and learn at a pace that works for you. Visit https://www.waldenu.edu/ CONNECT 📸 Instagram TIME STAMPS Introduction What shocked you about the TRUTH about money? Money is not about having a high IQ, it's about THIS Signs you're not stable with money Ask yourself these questions to tell if you're regulated This is the biggest mistake everyone makes If you have $1,000, START HERE Beginners need to know this about investing These money habits actually make change Why your money is losing value in the bank Your bank statements reveal WHY you're not building wealth Understanding lifestyle inflation The most expensive money habit 30 Rules of the Game Advice if you feel financially behind WHO AM I? I’m Erika, an Australian living in Dubai, a mum and the creator and host of this podcast. After almost a decade in law, I’ve stepped into a new chapter centred on what I love - helping people understand themselves, grow and build lives that feel aligned. As someone with big ambitions, I’m passionate about pursuing what matters and to do so, we need to create our own lives intentionally. This channel is a space for honest conversations, curiosity and practical tools to support that journey. Welcome - I’m glad you’re here. 📸 My personal IG LET’S BE FRIENDS 🌍 Sign Up to Our Newsletter 📝 Free EPISODE CURATOR QUIZ ⭐ Substack 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok 🧡 This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 21m
STOP Trying to Do It All and Do THIS Instead | Joey Djia
You’ve been trying to do it all. And somehow you still end up feeling guilty, scattered and not fully present anywhere. The problem isn’t that you want more. It’s the belief that you have to carry all of it at once. In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with Joey Djia, singer-songwriter, content creator, founder of baby and parenting brand Little & Co and mum of two sets of twins, to unpack the reality of being an ambitious working mum who also wants to be a deeply present one. Joey shares what it was like to raise four babies one and under, how motherhood changed her capacity but not her ambition and how she handles mum guilt while building businesses from home. This is not a guide to doing it all perfectly. It is an honest conversation about holding two truths at once. If you have ever caught yourself thinking: "Did I even hold them today, just because I wanted to?" "Why do I feel so guilty taking a day to work?" "I'm here with my kids, but my brain is on my inbox." "Will having kids mean putting my dreams on hold?" "Being a mum is everything to me, but it's not all I am." Then this episode is for you. In this conversation, Erika and Joey cover: • What it was really like finding out she was having twins, twice, and raising four babies one and under • How Joey went from X Factor and a record deal to forensic science, teaching and building her own businesses • Why her ambition didn't change after kids but her capacity did, and how she's learning to work with it • The honest truth about mum guilt, including why taking a day to work can feel like leaving your kids behind • The part of her pre-mum identity she consciously protects and the fear that drives it • How she shows up as the version of herself she wants her kids to learn from, even on the chaotic days • What motherhood triggers taught her about her own childhood and the invisible load • Why some kinds of help are still hard for her to accept • What she wishes she knew about C-sections, plus the most unnecessary and most worth it baby items • How she balances being present with capturing content and her dream working mum set up. You do not have to choose between the mum you want to be and the life you want to build. Filmed at Pivotal Conversations Studios @pivotalconversations Book a session: https://www.pivotalconversations.ai SPONSORS Thank you to the sponsors who made today's episode possible: 📚 WALDEN: Take the first step and learn at a pace that works for you. Visit https://www.waldenu.edu/ 🧑⚕️ TALK SPACE: Get $80 off your first month with promo code 'SPACE80' at https://www.talkspace.com/ CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram - Joey Dija 🛍️ Little&Co TIME STAMPS Introduction I’ve had 9 lives Is singing still important to you? I had 4 babies 1 and under What I underestimated about going from 2 to 4 I wish I knew this about a C-Section before I had one An ordinary day in our house I'm a walking contradiction (to be honest) What motherhood triggers do you have? (36:58 ) Are you good at asking for help? Truth about mum guilt Switching from work mode to mum mode What part of your pre-mum identity are you protecting? How was your ambition changed by motherhood? (55:34 ) Why did you start a business? The most unnecessary baby items Raising 4 kids not 2 sets of twins Unsolicited CRAZY advice I've received Balancing being present and capturing content Ideal working mum set up WHO AM I? I’m Erika, an Australian living in Dubai, a mum and the creator and host of this podcast. After almost a decade in law, I’ve stepped into a new chapter centred on what I love - helping people understand themselves, grow and build lives that feel aligned. As someone with big ambitions, I’m passionate about pursuing what matters and to do so, we need to create our own lives intentionally. This channel is a space for honest conversations, curiosity and practical tools to support that journey. Welcome - I’m glad you’re here. 📸 My personal IG LET’S BE FRIENDS 🌍 Sign Up to Our Newsletter 📝 Free EPISODE CURATOR QUIZ ⭐ Substack 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok 🧡 This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 10m
How To DETACH And Become Your Most Secure & Confident Self | Margarita Nazarenko
You do not have to chase what is meant for you. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is step back... and let it come to you. In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with Margarita Nazarenko, author of Unbothered: The Art of Letting Go to Find Yourself and host of the BEING HER podcast, to unpack what it means to detach. Margarita shares how she moved from anxious attachment to feeling secure and why anxious and avoidant attachment styles stem from the same fear. Detachment is not about becoming cold or pretending you do not care. It is about letting go of others' perceptions so you can live as yourself. If you have ever caught yourself thinking: "Why hasn't he replied yet?" "I am doing everything right, so why is nothing working?" "What did I do wrong?" "I care so much about what people think of me." "I am always doing everything for everyone." Then this episode is for you. Erika and Margarita cover: • How Margarita went from anxious attachment to feeling secure and confident • Why chasing approval and validation pushes away what you want • The 4 steps to stop abandoning yourself, including the 60 minute hack • How to identify whose approval you are chasing and why • What being unbothered really means and why it is not being avoidant • The good girl tax and the cost of always being useful but never happy • How to reinvent yourself and handle others' reactions • Friendship circles and family proximity zones that ease relationship pressure • A writing exercise to separate reality from the story in your head • Why motherhood brings new challenges and what an unbothered man looks like When you stop chasing and start choosing yourself, you make room for everything you want to find you. Filmed at Pivotal Conversations Studios Book a session here SPONSORS Thank you to the sponsors who made today's episode possible: 🤖 GRANOLA: Try Granola for FREE - Go to https://www.granola.ai/BALANCE and try it on your next call. 🍳 CARAWAY: Visit https://www.carawayhome.com/BALANCE or use code 'BALANCE' at checkout to take an additional 10% off your next purchase 🪥 OLLIE: Go to https://olliesmile.com and enter code 'BALANCE' for 10% off your order! 📚 WALDEN: Take the first step and learn at a pace that works for you. Visit https://www.waldenu.edu/ CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/margarita.nazarenko YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Margarita.Nazarenko TIME STAMPS Introduction This Is WHY I wasn't getting anything I wanted What did you have to stop doing? 4 steps to stop abandoning yourself Working out whose approval you're chasing (18:14 ) How to be unbothered Anxious v Avoidant attachment styles Good girl tax How do I change who I've always been? What responsibility do we have to be considerate of others? How do you deal with fall out with others when you change? Try these 'proximity zones' with family 4 zones in your friendships to learn Start here to become unbothered/detached today Why does motherhood bother you? Should you teach kids to be unbothered? This surprised me the most What would an unbothered man look like? ( 1:04:22) Would you use an AI Twin? WHO AM I? I’m Erika, an Australian living in Dubai, a mum and the creator and host of this podcast. After almost a decade in law, I’ve stepped into a new chapter centred on what I love - helping people understand themselves, grow and build lives that feel aligned. As someone with big ambitions, I’m passionate about pursuing what matters and to do so, we need to create our own lives intentionally. This channel is a space for honest conversations, curiosity and practical tools to support that journey. Welcome - I’m glad you’re here. 📸 My personal IG LET’S BE FRIENDS 🌍 Sign Up to Our Newsletter 📝 Free EPISODE CURATOR QUIZ ⭐ Substack 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok 🧡 This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago30 min
6 Strategies So You'll Never Say "I Don't Have Time" Again
You finally get a moment to yourself… but you’re too exhausted to do anything with it. The workout you wanted to do. The book you keep meaning to read. The habit you promised you’d stick to. They get pushed to tomorrow, and somehow tomorrow keeps looking exactly the same. If you’ve been thinking, “I have no time for myself,” “Why can’t I stay consistent?” or “How does everyone else manage to do it all?” this episode is for you. I know what it feels like to finish the day with nothing left for yourself. To be busy all day, but still feel like you haven’t made time for the things that matter to you. In this solo episode, I’m sharing six simple strategies that helped me break that cycle—and could help you feel more energised, use your time more intentionally, and finally make room for yourself. If you’re struggling with time management, building habits, staying consistent, or finding the motivation to exercise and work towards your goals, this is a practical place to start. You don’t need a perfect routine or a complete life overhaul. You need a starting point that fits your actual life. You deserve more than getting through the day and hoping you’ll have energy left over. Download the free workbook HERE to follow along Newsletter sign up HERE SPONSORS 🏃♀️ FABLETICS: Shop now at Fabletics.com/BALANCE to get 70- 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP (be sure to select 'BALANCE' when prompted to unlock this offer)! 🧑⚕️ TALKSPACE: Get $80 off your first month with promo code 'SPACE80' at https://www.talkspace.com/ 💵 CASH APP: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/oe4ya755 #CashAppPod #CashAppPartner Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement, for the Sutton debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton and for the Bancorp debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp. Savings and Offers provided by Cash App, a Block Inc. brand. Offers may not be affiliated with third party merchants.Parents and legal guardians can open a managed account for kids 6-12.Cash App will pass through a portion of the interest paid on your savings balance held in an account for the benefit of Cash App customers at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. To earn interest on your Cash App savings balance, you need to have sponsor approval. Exceptions may apply. Savings yield rate is subject to change. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. TIME STAMPS Introduction Strategy 1 Strategy 2 Strategy 3 Strategy 4 Strategy 5 Strategy 6 BONUS Tip (life changing) WHO AM I? I’m Erika, an Australian living in Dubai, a mum and the creator and host of this podcast. After almost a decade in law, I’ve stepped into a new chapter centred on what I love - helping people understand themselves, grow and build lives that feel aligned. As someone with big ambitions, I’m passionate about pursuing what matters and to do so, we need to create our own lives intentionally. This channel is a space for honest conversations, curiosity and practical tools to support that journey. Welcome - I’m glad you’re here. 📸 My personal IG LET’S BE FRIENDS ⭐ Substack 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok 🌍 My website 🧡 This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Oct 4, 20261h 12m
Sammy Robinson on Taking Risks, Burning Out and Backing Yourself
She built a brand from nothing at 22 with no financial backing and an industry full of doubt... and fully backed her self anyway. This kind of confidence is inspirational, so turn the volume up for this one! In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with Sammy Robinson, founder of One Mile and content creator of over a decade, to unpack what it actually takes to build something on your own when the people around you are unsure. This is not a masterclass on starting a fashion brand. It is the honest story of what confidence, risk and burnout look like behind a business that looks like it has it all together. If you have ever caught yourself thinking: "Am I crazy for wanting to do this differently" "Everyone around me is being realistic but it feels wrong to me" "I don't want to let the people who rely on me down" Then this episode is for you. In this conversation, Erika and Sammy cover: • Why Sammy backed herself at 22 with no financial backing and no one telling her it was a good idea • The real reason she chose to build a brand instead of buying property in her early twenties • What it actually felt like to be underestimated as a young founder • Why she believes staying a little delusional is necessary when you are building something from nothing • The moment she realised she had completely burnt herself out running the brand and the social side at once • The health scare that forced her to put herself first for the first time in her career • The daily boundaries and non negotiables she now protects no matter what • Why she has almost stopped capturing content and what that says about where she is at in her life • How she thinks about authenticity, AI and standing out in a saturated creator economy • What success actually means to her now that she has built the financial freedom she once worked for Wherever you are in your own journey right now, Sammy's story is proof that you do not need everyone's permission to start and you do not have to lose yourself to build something real. Filmed at Pivotal Conversations Studios @pivotalconversations Book a session: https://www.pivotalconversations.ai SPONSORS 🤖 Try Granola for FREE - Go to https://www.granola.ai/BALANCE and try it on your next call. 🧴 Go to https://www.Timeline.com/BALANCE20 to shop the full-size Timeline Mitopure Resurfacing Exfoliator and save up to 20% CONNECT Instagram - Sammy Robinson One Mile - Link to One Mile with Code “ERIKA15” for 15% YouTube TIME STAMP Introduction High school Sammy and her early sense of self What it felt like when her early YouTube videos went viral Did she ever have to play a character online Starting One Mile at 22 How she landed on the vision for the brand Betting her savings on One Mile instead of buying property Being underestimated as a 22 year old founder(22:21 ) The reality of the first 12 months running a business(24:10 ) What made her decide to open a bricks and mortar store What opening stores unlocked in her as a leader Learning to trust her team and let go of control Is she naturally more Type A or Type B How she actually makes decisions, intuition versus logic Her advice for anyone wanting to start a personal brand Evolving faster than the business and the cost of carrying it all Turning 30 and taking the year to travel What success actually means to her now The health scare that forced her to slow down The boundaries and daily rules she lives by now Her one non-negotiable for a good day Reflecting on her 20s in one word How content creation has changed for her after a decade How AI is changing the creator economy How to be authentic online without overthinking it Was there ever a day she wanted to quit Her ten-year vision for One Mile Who inspires her WHO AM I? 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! LET’S BE FRIENDS ⭐ Substack 📸 Instagram 📱 TikTok 🌍 My Website 🧡 This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 27, 20261h 34m
Alexis Fernandez: The Everyday Habits That Build Real Confidence
This is a conversation about confidence like you've never heard before. In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with Alexis Fernandez, a leading performance coach, speaker, and author whose work sits at the intersection of neuroscience, mindset, and high performance. She also is the host of the Do You F*cking Mind podcast. Today they unpack what real self assurance actually looks like once you take away the job title, other people's expectations and how you look. This is not a pep talk about ignoring everyone and doing whatever you want. It is an honest conversation about where the line sits between healthy care and living through someone else's eyes, and what it takes to move it. If you have ever caught yourself thinking: "I know they will be disappointed if I do this." "Why do I feel like I have to prove I am a good person?" "I care more about what they think of me than what I think of me." "Who am I if I take away my job and what I have achieved?" "I want to feel like myself again." Then this episode is for you. In this conversation, Erika and Alexis cover: - The red flags that your sense of self is not as grounded as you think - How to know who you are without your job, your achievements or your relationships - Why becoming more confident often means letting the people you love down and how to do it kindly - The difference between healthy love and love that only shows up when you meet expectations - How to build confidence that does not depend on how you look or what people say - Whether you can accept yourself and still want to change how you look - How to hold onto the version of you that you became when life changes around you - Why rock bottom is often where the biggest changes start - What social media and scrolling are doing to your focus and memory, and how to reverse it - How to stay ambitious when your capacity changes, including motherhood and burnout - What actually happens to the brain in pregnancy and postpartum You do not need anyone's permission to become who you already are. Filmed at Pivotal Conversations Studios @pivotalconversations Book a session SPONSORS Thank you to the sponsors who made today's episode possible: 🏠 TUMBLE - Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping tumbleliving.com/BALANCE #Tumble #ad 🍳 CARAWAY - I've loved using Caraway for 2+ years! Visit Carawayhome.com/BALANCE or use code 'BALANCE' at checkout to take an additional 10% off your next purchase. CONNECT 📸 Instagram 🎙️ Do You F*cking Mind podcast TIME STAMPS Introduction Why Alexis studied neuroscience How the DYFM podcast format came to be Tough love vs tearing yourself down Why people at rock bottom make the biggest changes Alexis's worst year and the one way ticket to Paris Holding onto who you became when you move home The red flags your sense of self is not grounded Knowing who you are without your job title Why becoming yourself means letting people down Can you accept yourself and still change how you look? How Alexis feels about ageing Motherhood, fertility and finding out about twins Has motherhood changed her ambition? When your capacity changes but your ambition does not What happens to the brain in pregnancy and postpartum What social media is doing to your focus Is the doomscrolling brain reversible? Kids, screens and self regulation Would Alexis ever use an AI version of herself? Can content creators ever be fully present? WHO AM I? 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! 📸 My personal IG LET’S BE FRIENDS ⭐ Substack 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok 🌍 My website 🧡 This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 20, 20261h 2m
The Healthiest Version of You Isn't the Most Disciplined (It's THIS) | Dominique Elissa
You are allowed to let go of the rules and routines that no longer fit your healthiest self, and this episode might just be the permission slip and re-evaluation you've been waiting for. In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with Dominique Elissa, founder of Selfdom, for a conversation that moves through pregnancy, body image, grief and gratitude, and keeps landing on the same question: what does it actually mean to be well when your body, your routine and your world are all changing at once? This is not another conversation about doing more, optimising harder or adding one more rule to your routine. It is an honest look at why flexibility, not discipline, is what actually makes you well. If you have ever caught yourself thinking: "I am doing all the right things and it still is not enough" "My body is changing and none of this feels like mine anymore" "I want to trust what my body is telling me instead of following another rule" "I know gratitude is supposed to help, but some days it feels impossible to even try" Then this episode is for you. In this conversation, Erika and Dominique cover: - Why being told she wasn't "good enough" for a modelling job changed the way Dominique saw her own body - The moment Dominique realised her wellness rules were about control, not about actually feeling good - How pregnancy is reshaping her relationship with discipline, structure and flexibility - Why rigidity can cap your life experience more than it protects you - Grieving a parent while building a family of your own - What Dominique wants her children to know about their Nonna - Why gratitude only works when it is practised consistently, not just in the hardest moments - A simple explanation of cycle syncing and why most women are never taught it - How to stop wellness tracking from becoming another source of pressure - Whether a content creator can ever really be present, and where Dominique draws the line Wherever you are in your own version of change, whether that is your body, your habits or your grief, this conversation is proof the flexible path can be the healthiest one too. SPONSORS: 🤖 Try Granola for FREE - Go to https://www.granola.ai/BALANCE and try it on your next call. 🧑⚕️ Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/BALANCE #rulapod Filmed at Pivotal Conversations Studios @pivotalconversations https://www.instagram.com/pivotalconversations Book a session: https://www.pivotalconversations.ai CONNECT 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dominiquelissa/ 🌎 Website - https://www.selfdom.au - For 20% off use the code “BALANCETHEORY” TIMESTAMP Introduction What did you think your future would look like? They cancelled my job because my belly wasn’t “big enough” Having anchors that make you, you Wellness habits that are more about control than a benefit How do you manage your self-talk? How has pregnancy changed the way you grieve your mum? What would you want your kids to know about their Nonna? Everyone should ask their mums this Does gratitude actually work in your hardest moments? Cycle syncing: What you need to know The role of intuition when you’re pregnant Can a content creator ever fully be present? Will you post your child on social media? What does wellness mean to you today? WHO AM I? 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! 📸 Connect with me on IG! RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok 🧡 This description may contain affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 13, 202621 min
13 Realisations That Will Instantly Change Your Life (For the Better)
Some realisations don’t just make you think... they permanently change the way you see your life. In this episode, I’m sharing 13 powerful realisations, mindset shifts and life lessons that you can’t unhear once you’ve heard them. The kind of ideas that instantly make you question the way you’ve been approaching your goals, relationships, confidence, habits, happiness and the person you’re becoming. These aren’t complicated self-development theories or another list of things you need to “fix” about yourself. They’re simple perspective shifts that have genuinely changed the way I think, make decisions, handle difficult seasons and move through life and I know at LEAST one of them will shift something in you too. If you’ve been feeling stuck, putting pressure on yourself to have everything figured out, or simply want a fresh perspective on your life, this episode is for you. Because sometimes, changing your life doesn’t require changing everything. Sometimes you just need to SEE something differently. And welcome back to our solo episodes, I missed these SO much! Let me know if you want to keep seeing more :) SPONSORS: Thank you SO MUCH to today's sponsors, you can check them out here: 💪 SUPERPOWER: Take control of your health with Superpower. Head over to Superpower.com and use code 'BALANCE' for $20 off your $199 Superpower membership. 👑 PRIMAL QUEEN: Our listeners get a FREE MONTH of Primal Queen plus FOUR FREE GIFTS at PrimalQueen.com/BALANCE. #ad #sponsors EPISODE LINKS: 🎥 Episode with Najwa Zebian 🎥 Episode with Shereen Mitwali 📱 Joe Hudson IG TIME STAMPS Introduction Realisation 1 Realisation 2 Realisation 3 Realisation 4 Realisation 5 Realisation 6 Realisation 7 Realisation 8 Realisation 9 Realisation 10 Realisation 11 Realisation 12 Realisation 13 WHO AM I? 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! 📸 My personal IG - https://www.instagram.com/erikadpelle/ RESOURCES ▶︎ My FREE Work Life Balance Workshop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REAGPFJ_n7E&t=40s ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon: https://bit.ly/4cpHmcV ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge: https://bit.ly/46CoiqR ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book: https://bit.ly/4fEFlfP LET’S BE FRIENDS ⭐ Substack - https://thebalancetheorypodcast.substack.com/ 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/ 📱Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast 🌍 My website - https://thebalancetheorypodcast.com/ 🧡 This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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About 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 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
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