You Know There’s More for You — But You Don’t Know How to Get It
You can feel it — there’s more for you. More alignment. More purpose. More clarity. But no matter how hard you try… you feel stuck.In this powerful episode with Rochelle Fox, we unpack what’s really going on when you’re ready for more but can’t seem to move forward. This isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about finally understanding what’s been blocking you… and unlocking what comes next.We explore: 🔓 How to move from stuck to self-led 🧭 The mindset shifts that create clarity and momentum 🧠 What your resistance and discomfort are actually trying to show you✨ How to learn & grow from your triggers💬 How to reconnect with your inner voice when you feel out of touch 🔥 Why this might be your turning point If you’ve been craving more but can’t figure out how to get it… this is the unlock you’ve been waiting for.CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST📸 Instagram📚 MAGNETICNUTRAORGANICSToday's episode is brought to you by my current daily go-to brand for all things wellness, supplements, vitamins and wholefoods. I am currently LOVING the collagen powder & bone broth range.✨ GET 15% OFF USING CODE: THEBALANCETHEORYwww.nutraorganics.com.auTIME STAMPS(01:12) Introduction(02:28) When you feel misaligned in work(06:40) When life gives you a fork in the road(11:12) We define ourselves based on what we do not who we are(12:12) One thing you should do before you quit(14:00) How to reframe “WHAT IF”(17:26) What it means if someone triggers you(19:33) Triggers – can they teach us anything?(29:35) Tall Poppy Syndrome in Australia is TOXIC(38:05) How to have a Growth Mindset(41:02) Watch your Digital Diet(45:48) STOP using this success metric and start using this one(52:12) Success isn’t an achievement, it’s THIS(56:04) Can mindfulness and ambition coexist(58:32) Create your own definitionsWHO 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. 📸 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📱TiktokMY FAV💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial🧡 This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video & 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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Thinking Of Quitting Your Job? These 7 Signs Will Tell IF It's Time...
Feeling drained, stuck, or like you're just going through the motions at work? In this episode, we’re diving into the 7 clear (and often ignored) signs that it's time to walk away — even if everything looks “fine” on paper.Whether you're feeling burnt out, undervalued, or like you've simply outgrown your current role, this conversation will give you the clarity (and nudge) you’ve been waiting for.✨ Expect to hear: • The emotional and physical red flags you're probably brushing off• Why staying could be costing you more than you think• Practical steps to take if one (or more) of these signs hit home💭 If even ONE of these signs resonates... it’s time to listen in.NUTRAORGANICSToday's episode is brought to you by my current daily go-to brand for all things wellness, supplements, vitamins and wholefoods. I am currently LOVING the collagen powder and bone broth range.✨ GET 15% OFF USING CODE: THEBALANCETHEORY www.nutraorganics.com.au👉🏽 My FREE Work Life Balance Workshop👉🏽 Podcast episode on Confidence in the WorkplaceTIME STAMPS(00:00) Introduction(01:00) 7 Signs you need to leave your job(07:29) Practical things to do to prep to LEAVEWHO 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📱TiktokMY FAVOURITE STUFF💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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She Finally Stopped Fighting Ageing & Did THIS Instead — Here’s What Happened Next
In this empowering episode, Erika sits down with Luisa Dunn — a model, photographer, and advocate for age positivity— to explore why she stopped fighting the ageing process and embraced a new narrative around beauty, self-worth, and expression.From the pressures of anti-ageing culture to the emotional and financial cost of “looking young,” Luisa shares her powerful journey of unlearning societal standards and reclaiming her identity. This episode will challenge everything you’ve been taught about ageing, especially if you’re in your 20s or 30s and already feeling the pressure to maintain your looks.CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST📸 Instagram TIME STAMPS(00:00) Introduction(02:50) What did Luisa want to be growing up?(07:48) What were your thoughts around ageing growing up?(13:40) Aim for body neutrality(16:03) What was your core belief about ageing?(18:31) Acknowledging ageist comments / conversations(23:50) Advice to someone on the fence about aesthetic choices?(28:25) How do you know if you genuinely want to make these choices or not?(34:25) How do you deal with backlash and hate from people online?(39:46) Universal Rule for Ageing?NUTRAORGANICSToday's episode is brought to you by my current daily go-to brand for all things wellness, supplements, vitamins and wholefoods. I am currently LOVING the collagen powder and bone broth range.✨ GET 15% OFF USING CODE: THEBALANCETHEORYwww.nutraorganics.com.auTHE STUDIO 🎥We filmed this incredible conversation in the beautiful Pivotal Conversations Studio on the Gold Coast, Australia. Check them out if you're looking for high quality production, we couldn't recommend them enough: https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/Studio Instagram here👉🏽 My FREE Work Life Balance WorkshopWHO 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📱TiktokMY FAVOURITE STUFF💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why Ambitious Women Feel Guilt — And What to Do About It w Jacqui Kingswell
You're doing everything right — chasing your goals, building the life you dreamed of, maybe even raising a family along the way. So why does it still feel like you're falling short?In this episode, I sit down with Jacqui Kingswell, co-founder of the global platform The Pilates Class, to explore the emotional tug-of-war that ambitious women face daily — guilt, burnout, and the pressure to “have it all.” From starting a business during lockdown to navigating motherhood while scaling to 118 countries, Jackie opens up about the hidden cost of doing it all, and how she redefined balance on her own terms.We dive into:💭 The guilt no one talks about: between motherhood, ambition & identity🔥 What burnout actually looks like when you're high-functioning🧠 How to stop tying your worth to productivity🌿 A refreshing new approach to balance that embraces imperfection💬 The truth about “having it all” — and why it’s not the goalWhether you're chasing goals, raising a family, or just trying to keep it together — this one’s for you.NUTRAORGANICS 🌿Today's episode is brought to you by my current daily go-to brand for all things wellness, supplements, vitamins & wholefoods.✨ GET 15% OFF USING CODE: THEBALANCETHEORY✨ BONE BROTH RANGECONNECT WITH OUR GUEST📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jacquikingswell🧘🏻♀️ The Pilates Class: https://thepilatesclass.com/TIME STAMPS(00:00) Introduction(04:08) How did you grow TPT?(07:24) Does Jacqui have balance?(10:04) How do you checkin with yourself?(12:58) Can women have it all?(20:05) Being in the present moment v future thinking(26:06) Limiting beliefs, self doubt(30:13) Does fear mean you’re not ready?(34:20) How would your life be different?(37:55) Balancing work life and mum life(41:17) Habits on Time Management(43:45) Inspiring People or BooksTHE STUDIO 🎥We filmed this incredible conversation in the beautiful I Want It Yesterday studio in Sydney, Australia. Check them out if you're looking for high quality production, we couldn't recommend them enough:👉🏽 To Book a Podcasting Session: https://www.iwantityesterday.co/podcasting👉🏽 To Book their Studio Space: https://www.iwantityesterday.co/studios👉🏽 InstagramWHO 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!RESOURCES▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge▶︎ Goal Setting System E-BookLET’S BE FRIENDS📸 Instagram📱TiktokSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Before You Start WAKING UP at 5AM Everyday... Listen to This *Life Changing Tip*
You’ve seen the reels. The 5AM Club. Sunrise journaling. Cold plunges.But when you try to wake up early, it maybe doesn't feel right for you — and you’re left wondering:👉 “Why isn’t this working for me?”👉 “Am I just not disciplined enough?”👉 “Is everyone else wired differently?”In this episode, we dive into the real truth behind the 5AM hype — and why trying to force yourself into someone else’s routine might be holding you back. If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing at early mornings, this one's for you.You’re not broken. You just haven’t been told this yet.NUTRAORGANICSToday's episode is brought to you by my current daily go-to brand for all things wellness, supplements, vitamins and wholefoods. I am currently LOVING the collagen powder and bone broth range.✨ GET 15% OFF USING CODE: THEBALANCETHEORYwww.nutraorganics.com.auTIME MANAGEMENT PLAYLISTListen on YouTube nowWHO 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📱TiktokMY FAVOURITE STUFF💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 PlaylistSelf Awareness Playlist Health + Fitness PlaylistHead on over and connect with us on our TikTok, YouTube & Instagram!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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