Balance & Beyond

• The Untold Cost of Being the First Generation Who “Had It All” (Vault)

  We're navigating a once-in-a-generation shift as women balancing careers and motherhood. Understanding our place in history helps us recognize we're not alone in wanting both professional success and present parenting.• Within just one generation, women have moved from needing male cosigners for bank accounts to comprising half the workforce• Until the 1960s, it was legal to refuse employment to women solely because of their gender• Most families today require two incomes, yet our subconscious programming still creates guilt around working motherhood• We are actively redefining what "having it all" means for our generation, breaking away from historical constraints• Finding your tribe of like-minded women is essential for support, sharing insights, and creating new possibilities• Understanding our role in this generational shift empowers us to create new patterns for our childrenShare this episode with a friend who needs to hear it today, and don't forget to subscribe to Balance and Beyond for full episodes and more bite-sized breakthroughs.Thank you for joining us today on the Balance and Beyond Podcast. We're so glad you carved out this time for yourself!If you’re keen to dive deeper into our world, here are our socials where you can discover more about the toolkit that has helped thousands of women create a life of balance. Website: www.balanceinstitute.comPodcast Website: https://www.balanceinstitute.com/podcastEmail: [email protected]: https://au.linkedin.com/in/stonejoanneFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/betterbalanceinstitute/Instagram: @betterbalanceinstitute Thanks again for tuning in, and we'll see you next time on the Balance & Beyond Podcast!

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• Horizontal Is the New Hustle: Escaping Miserable Success

  Ever felt like your confidence vanished overnight? That spark of self-trust gradually eroded by society's constant message that you're simply not enough? You're far from alone.In this transformative conversation with Cortney McDermott—motivational speaker, bestselling author, and advisor to Fortune 500 executives—we uncover the hidden path back to trusting yourself in a world designed to keep you searching elsewhere.Cortney reveals how our relentless pursuit of external success creates what she calls being "miserably successful"—checking all society's boxes while feeling empty inside. But rather than offering another complicated solution, she shares a revolutionary approach: rest as the gateway to reclaiming your power."True confidence is self-trust," Cortney explains, challenging us to move beyond masculine-energy approaches to transformation that focus solely on results. Instead, she invites us to remember our innate feminine wisdom through micro-moments of relaxation, play, and embodiment that compound over time like interest.Through powerful stories and practical guidance, you'll discover how even two minutes of horizontal rest can shift your brainwave frequencies, why your body holds the key to releasing years of stagnant energy, and how to unlock what Cortney calls "the certificate of enough-ness" that can only come from within.Whether you're feeling the whispers of "is this all there is?" or facing a full-blown Phoenix moment of transformation, this episode offers a permission slip to relax into your authentic power. Because your journey back to self-trust isn't about adding more—it's about remembering what you've always known.Ready to transform your relationship with rest, reclaim your confidence, and access your inner wisdom? This conversation might just change everything.Want to see more of Cortney? You can find her here!Website: https://www.cortneymcdermott.com/Email: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/cortneymcdermott/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cortneymcdermott/ Thank you for joining us today on the Balance and Beyond Podcast. We're so glad you carved out this time for yourself!If you’re keen to dive deeper into our world, here are our socials where you can discover more about the toolkit that has helped thousands of women create a life of balance. Website: www.balanceinstitute.comPodcast Website: https://www.balanceinstitute.com/podcastEmail: [email protected]: https://au.linkedin.com/in/stonejoanneFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/betterbalanceinstitute/Instagram: @betterbalanceinstitute Thanks again for tuning in, and we'll see you next time on the Balance & Beyond Podcast!

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• The AI-Fuelled Imposter Syndrome Spike (Jo Moment)

  As AI capabilities rapidly advance, women who've built their identities on being the smartest and most dependable in the room are facing a confidence crisis as these traits are being replaced by technology that doesn't tire or have family obligations.• Many women are responding by working even harder and trying to "outgrit the algorithm"• Learning about AI is valuable, but using it just to get more done accelerates burnout• This technological shift is threatening not just roles but identities• Confidence based on control isn't real confidence—it's survival mode• We're entering an era of constant uncertainty where the pace of change will increase exponentially• The new competitive edge is in humanity—what AI cannot replicate• Future success depends on the ability to sit in the unknown without falling apart• Real confidence comes from "I've got this because I am me" rather than "because I've done the work"• Becoming irreplaceable means developing presence, wisdom, emotional steadiness, and self-trustIf this resonated, share it with a friend who needs to hear it today, and don't forget to subscribe to Balance and Beyond for full episodes and more of these bite-sized breakthroughs.Thank you for joining us today on the Balance and Beyond Podcast. We're so glad you carved out this time for yourself!If you’re keen to dive deeper into our world, here are our socials where you can discover more about the toolkit that has helped thousands of women create a life of balance. Website: www.balanceinstitute.comPodcast Website: https://www.balanceinstitute.com/podcastEmail: [email protected]: https://au.linkedin.com/in/stonejoanneFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/betterbalanceinstitute/Instagram: @betterbalanceinstitute Thanks again for tuning in, and we'll see you next time on the Balance & Beyond Podcast!

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• The Confidence Crash: What Happens After Burnout (and How to Rebuild from Zero)

  Show up without working harder in just 5 days with the Confidence Kickstart Challenge. It's free and sent directly to your WhatsApp. We start Monday 13th October - Join today! https://www.balanceinstitute.com/kickstart Burnout doesn't just drain your energy—it shatters your confidence, leaving you disconnected from yourself and questioning who you really are beneath the high-achieving facade. The real struggle begins after the crash, when you're standing in the rubble of your former identity, wondering how to rebuild without using the same flawed blueprint that broke you.This deeply personal exploration takes you beyond the clichés of "bouncing back" to reveal what truly happens in the aftermath of burnout. We uncover the painful reality that many ambitious women face: the loss of self-trust, the feeling of disconnection, and the identity freefall that occurs when your sense of self has been so tightly bound to achievement and control. The cycle continues because we keep trying to resurrect our former selves, pushing harder and faster, rather than recognising that a fundamentally different approach is needed.The path forward isn't found in grand gestures or dramatic life changes, but in three powerful shortcuts that might seem deceptively simple. First, rebuild self-trust through micro-promises that you actually keep. Second, burn the rule book of conditioning that taught you your worth comes from achievement and perfectionism. Finally, create safety in your nervous system, recognising that confidence is a bodily sensation, not an intellectual concept you can think your way back to. This somatic approach explains why so many brilliant women struggle—if thinking alone could solve burnout, your capable mind would have done it already.Your burnout wasn't a failure; it was the beginning of something true. Start with one promise, one breath, one moment of choosing yourself. It's a commitment you'll never regret. Ready to discover the toolkit that has helped thousands of women create a life of balance? Visit balanceinstitute.com and join our community of women who've learned to define success on their own terms.Thank you for joining us today on the Balance and Beyond Podcast. We're so glad you carved out this time for yourself!If you’re keen to dive deeper into our world, here are our socials where you can discover more about the toolkit that has helped thousands of women create a life of balance. Website: www.balanceinstitute.comPodcast Website: https://www.balanceinstitute.com/podcastEmail: [email protected]: https://au.linkedin.com/in/stonejoanneFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/betterbalanceinstitute/Instagram: @betterbalanceinstitute Thanks again for tuning in, and we'll see you next time on the Balance & Beyond Podcast!

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• Why You Say Yes When You Want to Say No (Vault)

  People pleasing behaviours develop in childhood and become deeply ingrained by age eight, creating a pattern where we believe we must earn love through meeting others' needs. This psychological conditioning leads to resentment, career limitations, and an inability to set boundaries that ultimately holds us back from becoming true leaders and women of influence.• People pleasers have a strong need to be liked, are often high achievers, perfectionists, and struggle to say no• The pattern begins as "parent pleasing" between ages 3-8 when children perceive parental love as conditional• People pleasers develop an overdeveloped sense of personal responsibility for others' problems• Constant people pleasing leads to resentment, bitterness, and feeling unappreciated• Career advancement is limited because leadership requires making unpopular decisions• You can say "no" to others (just as you do to your kids and yourself) once you understand and address these patternsIf this resonated, share it with a friend who needs to hear it today, and don't forget to subscribe to Balance and Beyond for full episodes and more of these bite-sized breakthroughs.Thank you for joining us today on the Balance and Beyond Podcast. We're so glad you carved out this time for yourself!If you’re keen to dive deeper into our world, here are our socials where you can discover more about the toolkit that has helped thousands of women create a life of balance. Website: www.balanceinstitute.comPodcast Website: https://www.balanceinstitute.com/podcastEmail: [email protected]: https://au.linkedin.com/in/stonejoanneFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/betterbalanceinstitute/Instagram: @betterbalanceinstitute Thanks again for tuning in, and we'll see you next time on the Balance & Beyond Podcast!

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