The Balance Theory

Still waiting to “feel motivated” before making a change? In this powerful conversation with Tracy Harmoush, we reveal why motivation is overrated and the real skill you need to create lasting change in your life.If you’ve ever started strong only to fall off track, struggled with discipline, or felt stuck chasing your goals, this episode will flip the way you think about success forever. Tracy shares her proven approach to building unshakable discipline, creating freedom through structure, and shifting your mindset so you can finally achieve what you want, without relying on fleeting bursts of motivation.💡 You can expect:Why motivation is unreliable (and how to break free from it)The mindset shift that turns discipline into freedomHow to follow through even when you don’t feel like itThe truth about long-term success (it’s not what you think)Practical tools to rewire your habits for goodIf you’re ready to stop starting over and start building a life you can be proud of, this podcast is for you! CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST📸 Instagram👉🏽Previous episode with TracyTIME STAMPS(01:24) Introduction(03:00) What is mindset?(05:44) How do you work out your mindset?(12:04) What did you have to unlearn?(14:46) What do people get wrong when it comes to discipline?(16:48) What role does motivation play?(23:43) Balancing wanting to be traditional woman and a boss woman(31:24) Why do we label THESE relationships as “toxic”?(41:51) Dealing with friction from just being, rather than doingWHO 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 trial🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% offSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeling stuck? Waiting for the “right time” to finally start living your life?This episode is the sign you’ve been waiting for. This video will gift you a powerful mindset shift that will change the course of your life … without needing a grand plan or perfect timing.🎯 If you’ve been:
– Feeling lost, unmotivated, or delayed in life
– Waiting for clarity or the perfect moment to act
– Craving a reset or mindset boost...this is your sign. All you need is 2 minutes. Today’s the day everything changes.Episode with Georgie StevensonWHO 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 trial🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% offSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if being self-aware isn’t enough to be the parent you want to be?In this eye-opening episode, I’m joined by clinical psychologist and parenting expert Dr. Saliha Afridi to explore the often overlooked connection between self-awareness and conscious parenting.Whether you’re a current or future parent who’s done the inner work — or you’re just beginning your self-development journey — this conversation will give you practical tools, powerful insights, and a deeper understanding of how to raise emotionally resilient, self-aware kids. And some of the tips are NOT what you would expect!We cover:
→ When and how to start teaching self-awareness
→ The biggest mistake even mindful parents make
→ Tech, toddlers, and what actually harms your child’s brain
→ The parenting style that builds confident, grounded humans
→ Why your personal healing does impact your kids — and how to use it wisely👶 This one’s for parents who want to break cycles, raise better humans, and stay true to themselves in the process.Previous episode with Dr SalihaCONNECT WITH OUR GUEST📸 InstagramTIME STAMPS(00:00) Introduction(03:56) When and how do we start teaching our kids self awareness?(10:51) Being a parent is not a role, it’s an archetype (13:33) Can we lose ourselves to parenthood?(17:53) Can we help children have NO limiting beliefs?(19:17) Social Media use with kids(25:20) The Super Peer parents have to deal with(28:40) Should you let your toddler watch TV?(35:13) 3 parenting styles + the one you SHOULD adopt(50:45) The most harmful thing to kidsWHO 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 trial🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% offSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've ever felt lost, stuck, or like you're falling behind because you haven’t “found your purpose,” this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation with Rhea Jacobs, we unpack the real truth about purpose — and why the pressure to find it might be what’s holding you back.👉 You’ll discover:Why your purpose doesn’t need to be one big thingA practical exercise to gain clarityThe 4 personality types that shape your purposeHow purpose evolves as you doInsights from ancient wisdom and modern scienceWhether you’re in a season of uncertainty or looking to realign with what really matters, this episode will shift your mindset and help you move forward with confidence.🧠 This isn’t your typical “find your why” chat — it’s a deep, real, and refreshing take on purpose.CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST📸 Instagram 📚 RHE Journals 🎥 Previous Episodes - First Episode and Second EpisodeTIME STAMPS(00:00) Introduction(04:00) Is purpose one thing we need to define?(08:27) Practical Exercise to find your purpose(10:10) What if my purpose isn’t something grand for the whole world?(11:50) 4 personality types that dictates your purpose(16:50) How do you keep or find your purpose whilst you’re growing / changing (19:14) What did you do when you identified a purpose you had to part with?(23:56) What can Ancient Traditions teach us about purpose?(27:56) What does science have to say about purpose?(32:05) How do you deal with fear in purpose?(36:20) One take away for listenersWHO 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 trial🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% offSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Day 5 of your 5-Day Life Audit.his series is designed to help you pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters — so you can move forward with clarity and intention.In today’s episode, we’re focusing on:👉 Pulling together everything from the past four days to create a powerful, personalized action plan — one that aligns with your core values, vision, and next chapter.You’ll walk away with:– Clear prompts to reflect on your daily reality– A simple action step to reset or improve– A mindset shift to support long-term changeThis is more than a productivity check-in — it’s a realignment with who you’re becoming.📌 Missed a day? Start from the beginning hereWHO 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 trial🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% offSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Day 4 of your 5-Day Life Audit.This series is designed to help you pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters — so you can move forward with clarity and intention.In today’s episode, we’re focusing on:👉 Taking inventory of your physical environment — and how it’s either supporting or sabotaging your energy. You’ll be challenged to refresh your space so it reflects the clarity, focus, or peace you want to create.You’ll walk away with:– Clear prompts to reflect on your daily reality– A simple action step to reset or improve– A mindset shift to support long-term changeThis is more than a productivity check-in — it’s a realignment with who you’re becoming.📌 Missed a day? Start from the beginning hereWHO 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 trial🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% offSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Day 3 of your 5-Day Life Audit.This series is designed to help you pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters — so you can move forward with clarity and intention.In today’s episode, we’re focusing on:👉 Evaluating what (and who) you consume daily — from social media to conversations — and intentionally curating inputs that uplift, inspire, and align with the version of you that you’re stepping into.You’ll walk away with:– Clear prompts to reflect on your daily reality– A simple action step to reset or improve– A mindset shift to support long-term changeThis is more than a productivity check-in — it’s a realignment with who you’re becoming.📌 Missed a day? Start from the beginning here.MORE EPS ON SETTING BOUNDARIES:- Recommendation 1- Recommendation 2- Recommendation 3WHO 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 trial🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% offSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Day 2 of your 5-Day Life Audit.This series is designed to help you pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters — so you can move forward with clarity and intention.In today’s episode, we’re focusing on:👉 Taking a deep look at your current habits — which ones support your growth, and which ones might be silently holding you back. You’ll leave with simple steps to reinforce the good and gently release the rest.You’ll walk away with:– Clear prompts to reflect on your daily reality– A simple action step to reset or improve– A mindset shift to support long-term changeThis is more than a productivity check-in — it’s a realignment with who you’re becoming.📌 Missed Day 1? Start from the beginning hereWHO 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 trial🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% offSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Day 1 of your 5-Day Life Audit.This 5 day miniseries is designed to help you pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters — so you can move forward with clarity and intention.In today’s episode, we’re focusing on:👉 Identifying and upgrading the personal systems that are (or aren’t) helping you show up for your goals — from your morning routine to your digital clutter.You’ll walk away with:– Clear prompts to reflect on your daily reality– A simple action step to reset or improve– A mindset shift to support long-term changeThis is more than a productivity check-in — it’s a realignment with who you’re becoming.Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss the next 4 days to complete the Life Audit with us!5 Systems Video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/4HuZpohdUWYWHO 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 trial🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% offSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to feel more confident in your everyday life, work, or relationships? In this special compilation episode, I’m sharing 5 powerful confidence lessons shared by past guests — insights that I wish I heard years ago. These aren’t your typical surface-level tips. Each one is a mindset shift that quietly changes everything.Whether you struggle with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, or just want to show up more powerfully, these guest moments will help you build real, lasting confidence from the inside out.🔑 In this episode, you’ll hear:What confident people actually do differentlyWhy backing yourself is more important than being perfectHow to let go of the fear of being seenThe surprising mindset that builds unshakable self-worthReal stories that prove confidence is built — not born🎧 These are 5 standout moments you’ll want to revisit anytime you need a boost.TIME STAMPS(00:00) Lesson 1 - Saana(05:03) Lesson 2 - Nimi(10:10) Lesson 3 - Ellie(13:34) Lesson 4 - Sureena(17:19) Lesson 5 - DavinaWHO 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 trial🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% offSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.