• How to Let Go of Mum Guilt with Chontel Duncan
    Jan 12 2025
    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. Key Takeaways:💡Learn how to manage the guilt of being a working mom without feeling like you’re compromising your family or your dreams.💡Discover why people-pleasing can drain your energy and how to break free from the cycle.💡Gain practical strategies for staying committed to your fitness goals in 2025, even with a busy schedule.💡Understand the unspoken realities of postpartum recovery and the mental resilience it requires.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. 👉🏽 My FREE Work Life Balance WorkshopCONNECT WITH OUR GUEST📸 Instagram 🏋️‍♂️ NEUFORM TIME STAMPS(00:00) Trailer / Intro(02:26) Chontel’s Origin story(08:43) Letting go of people on the journey(12:41) People Pleasing(14:58) How do you balance doing it all?(22:41) Dealing with guilt for choosing work over your kids(31:10) How do we stick to our Fitness Goals in 2025 (39:06) Aftermath of Pregnancy(45:29) Mental struggles 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-BookLET’S BE FRIENDS📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/ 📱Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast 🌍 My website - https://thebalancetheorypodcast.com/ MY FAVOURITE STUFF💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial📚 Scheduling Meeting tool - CalendlySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    54 mins
  • 5 Questions You Can’t Afford to Ignore Before 2025
    Dec 15 2024

    The first 500 people to use this link will receive a 1 month free trial of Skillshare! Get started today.


    As the year comes to an end, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect. In this podcast, we’ll dive into 5 powerful questions you MUST ask yourself to get grounded & make sense of 2024 to set yourself up for a strong and purposeful 2025.


    If you’ve been feeling like time is slipping away or wondering how to make next year more intentional, this video is for you. These thought-provoking questions will help you uncover what worked, what didn’t, and what you truly want to focus on in the year ahead.


    TIME STAMPS

    (00:00) Introduction

    (02:08) Question 1

    (03:37) Question 2

    (04:50) Question 3

    (06:56) Question 4

    (08:01) Question 5

    (09:27) Announcement


    👉🏽 My FREE Work Life Balance Workshop



    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

    ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon

    ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge

    ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book



    LET’S BE FRIENDS

    📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/

    📱Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast

    🌍 My website - https://thebalancetheorypodcast.com/

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    MY FAVOURITE STUFF

    💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial

    📚 Scheduling Meeting tool - Calendly

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    11 mins
  • How to Make Adult Friendships & Ditch "Default" Ones
    Dec 8 2024

    Adult friendships, why are they so hard? Are we looking at it the wrong way? Is it us, or is it that we are surrounded by toxic people? And what about those "default" friends that have been around for so long but don't really align with us anymore, how do we navigate those?


    I had the same questions! So today I invited two friends of mine, Nimi & Rhea to discuss these questions in detail. The 3 of us have had varying experiences with friendship and each bring some different thoughts and input to the topic! A jam packed episode with lots of practical tips you won't want to miss.



    TIME STAMPS

    (00:00) Introduction

    (01:30) What was friendship like for you growing up?

    (05:27) Is it hard to make friends as an adult?

    (10:11) Do you need different friends for different reasons?

    (14:29) Do gut instincts lie with people?

    (18:54) How to manage old friends that fall out of alignment

    (30:30) How to do nothing over the holidays WITHOUT guilt



    CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS

    📸 Rhea

    📸 Nimi



    👉🏽 My FREE Work Life Balance Workshop



    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

    ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon

    ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge

    ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book



    LET’S BE FRIENDS

    📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/

    📱Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast

    🌍 My website - https://thebalancetheorypodcast.com/

    👋 Join our Telegram - https://t.me/+FwZELsF-OhdkOTNl



    MY FAVOURITE STUFF

    💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial

    📚 Scheduling Meeting tool - Calendly

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


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    44 mins
  • 6 Ways You’re Blocking Your Success Without Realising
    Dec 1 2024

    Are you constantly working on your goals, your vision, the next version you want to be, and your dream life, but feel like its taking forever or not happening at all?! I know that can feel so frustrating, demotivating and the impatience ... don't get me started!


    In this podcast, I'm going to break down the 6 ways you, yes you, might be blocking your dream life – and the worst part is, you might not even realising it! But don't worry because there are simple shifts that can completely change everything & they're free to implement!


    Interview with Nimi Mehta here


    TIME STAMPS


    (00:00) Introduction

    (01:52) Block 1

    (05:20) Block 2

    (07:46) Block 3

    (10:05) Block 4

    (11:47) Block 5

    (13:12) Block 6



    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

    ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon

    ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge

    ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book



    LET’S BE FRIENDS

    📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/

    📱Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast

    🌍 My website - https://thebalancetheorypodcast.com/

    👋 Join our Telegram - https://t.me/+FwZELsF-OhdkOTNl



    MY FAVOURITE STUFF

    💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial

    📚 Scheduling Meeting tool - Calendly

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


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    17 mins
  • These Skincare MISTAKES Are Costing You CLEARER Skin | Maria Marlowe
    Nov 24 2024

    Is all the money you’re spending on skincare necessary? Are there cheaper or FREE ways to do it better? Are there easy things to take out of your diet or add in that would work better than any topical cream? Today I am joined by Maria Marlowe to get answers to all these questions & more (peep our Time stamps below for all the topics you can expect)!



    CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST

    📸 Instagram



    TIME STAMPS

    (00:00) Introduction

    (04:21) Tips for Healthy Eating

    (06:43) How to wash veggies?

    (08:29) Are elimination diets helpful or harmful?

    (11:37) What should we be eating?

    (17:06) Main things to add to & remove from diet

    (19:21) tips for longterm success with diet changes

    (22:05) Is protein at breakfast necessary?

    (27:07) Is less “more” when it comes to skincare?

    (30:00) Do we need to be worried about indoor pollution?

    (32:38) Reversing Grey Hair!?

    (37:53) Does hydration matter for skin?

    (39:12) Are probiotics a wellness scam?

    (43:52) Is Botox actually preventative?



    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

    ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon

    ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge

    ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book



    LET’S BE FRIENDS

    📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/

    📱Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast

    🌍 My website - https://thebalancetheorypodcast.com/

    👋 Join our Telegram - https://t.me/+FwZELsF-OhdkOTNl



    MY FAVOURITE STUFF

    💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial

    📚 Scheduling Meeting tool - Calendly

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


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    49 mins
  • 8 Life Hacks To Get Your Life Together
    Nov 17 2024
    Do you wish there were just some simple things you could add to your daily life that would make everything easier – from your dedication to your health, to your organisation, to your time management and your energy? Well I have great news for you. Because In this ep, I’m going to share 8 life hacks that completely made me get my life together - not exaggerating!! These simple changes boosted my discipline, productivity, and health—and the best part is, they’re easy to implement, you can start from the end of the episode and they have a massive impact.IN THIS EPISODEInterview with Dr Saliha AfridiMy FREE Work Life Balance WorkshopGoal Setting System E-BookApps Mentioned: MWU, Sunsama & CalendlyTIME STAMPS(00:00) Introduction(02:17) Life Hack 1(04:16) Life Hack 2(06:00) Life Hack 3(07:27) Life Hack 4(10:03) Life Hack 5(13:00) Life Hack 6(15:27) Life Hack 7(18:12) Life Hack 8(19:02) BONUS: 3 Apps I use 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▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge▶︎ Goal Setting System E-BookLET’S BE FRIENDS📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/ 📱Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast 🌍 My website - https://thebalancetheorypodcast.com/ 👋 Join our Telegram - https://t.me/+FwZELsF-OhdkOTNl MY FAVOURITE STUFF💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial📚 Scheduling Meeting tool - Calendly🧡 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!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    23 mins
  • The Silent Struggle of Trying to do Everything Alone | Abz Ali
    Nov 10 2024

    Today's guest is a dentist by day & comedian by night. He is funny, down to earth and passionate about mental health - and de-stigmatising it as a conversation. Abz Ali is the first Emirati comedian and has an absolute talent for connection, laughter and openness. Today we discuss his self image through comedy, difficulty with mental health, how he balances this with being a full time dentist and much more!

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    TIME STAMPS

    (00:00) Introduction

    (03:04) What does it mean to be an Emirati?

    (05:47) Misconceptions about Dubai

    (09:36) Doctor, Lawyer or Engineer?

    (12:16) First time at comedy

    (13:56) How do you prepare for a comedy show?

    (16:35) Do you have a fav joke?

    (17:55) Balancing Full time dentist with side hustle in comedy

    (25:15) First time depression

    (29:04) Having to be on stage with depression

    (31:09) You don’t need to love what you do

    (35:18) What has doing comedy taught you?

    (38:10) Dealing with the voice in our head

    (42:51) What’s next?

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    👉🏽 My FREE Work Life Balance Workshop

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    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

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    RESOURCES

    ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon

    ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge

    ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book

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    LET’S BE FRIENDS

    📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/

    📱Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast

    🌍 My website - https://thebalancetheorypodcast.com/

    👋 Join our Telegram - https://t.me/+FwZELsF-OhdkOTNl

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    MY FAVOURITE STUFF

    💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial

    📚 Scheduling Meeting tool - Calendly

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    🧡 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!

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


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    45 mins
  • How to Escape the Rat Race WITHOUT Quitting Your 9-5
    Nov 3 2024

    Do you feel trapped in a 9-5 you dread, dreaming of escaping the rat race but can’t afford to quit your job? I've been there. It's a downward spiral of low self value and constant questioning of your life's purpose - you feel like your soul is being chipped away by the minute.


    In this podcast, I'm going to walk you through a 6 step process that will change how you view your job to create a life you love—without even having to leave your current job. I’m going to share with you how I went from feeling unsatisfied and stuck in my job as a corporate lawyer, to finding & completely changing how I felt about my career. You don't need to feel stuck because of a job you don't love. Reframing how you think & feel about it is your key.


    IN THIS EPISODE

    Interview with Tracy Harmoush


    TIME STAMPS

    (00:00) Introduction

    (03:34) Step 1

    (04:56) Step 2

    (07:01) Step 3

    (08:32) Step 4

    (08:56) Step 5

    (10:12) Step 6


    👉🏽 My FREE Work Life Balance Workshop


    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

    ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon

    ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge

    ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book



    LET’S BE FRIENDS

    📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/

    📱Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast

    🌍 My website - https://thebalancetheorypodcast.com/

    👋 Join our Telegram - https://t.me/+FwZELsF-OhdkOTNl



    MY FAVOURITE STUFF

    💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial

    📚 Scheduling Meeting tool - Calendly



    🧡 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!

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


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    13 mins