
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 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.
Latest episodes

Nov 16, 2022 • 14min
BTS Rules for a balanced relationship with your body
Imagine you got one car for your whole life!? How far would you go to care for it, regularly service it, keep it tidy (probably a lot better that what you currently do - AM I RIGHT?) Well your body is that one vehicle you get for life.Today I chat through some cardinal rules I personally have to strengthen my relationship and sense of balance with my body. Rules I feel you will all love and really embrace!Want some more content on COMPARISON? Here's an episode to add to your next walk or commute.Or want some more content on menstrual cycle/female specific eps? Here are my favs belowInterview with Nat KringoudisInterview with Tris AlexandraInterview with Sarah Liz KingShare this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too!Until next time,Stay BalancedP.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 13, 2022 • 30min
Nora on breaking the cycle of fear & reframing rejection as misalignment
Today's episode is brought to you by Performance Lab, the creator of the Focus Planner. To get your time management and balance in order, click here to get your planner and use the code 'BALANCE' at checkout for 30% off.-------------Today’s guest Nora, is a certified Self-Empowerment Coach, on a mission to support individuals in showing up unapologetically and having more fulfilling relationships. I instantly connected with her mission when I came across it and so I am very excited to have Nora on the show today to talk about how we can fully embody who we are, her career shift and transition through feeling lost, how we can overcome the inevitable fear that creeps up with doing new things and how to better understand our ego.She also drops some golden nuggets on how to reframe rejection as misalignment and also how to extend self love & compassion in moments of negative energy,You can connect with Nora more on IG @innerbutterflyyShare this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too!Until next time,Stay BalancedP.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 9, 2022 • 16min
BTS Rules for balanced relationships with other people
After listening to these rules you will be comfortable identifying and knowing when you've found or have "your people", identify the characteristics or types of personalities that put you on edge or aren't conducive to you being your best self, we'll also dive into setting healthy boundaries PLUS the importance of relationships being tested.Want some more content on BOUNDARIES? Here's an episode to add to your next walk or commute.Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too!Until next time,Stay BalancedP.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 6, 2022 • 36min
Gül Sönmez on mindfulness at work + what your body pain means
Today I am joined by Mindfulness Trainer, Transformation Coach, and the Founder of Purposeful Vibes - Gül Sönmez. She helps entrepreneurs and corporate professionals all around the world move past their stress and trauma to heal, transform and flourish in all areas of their lives.We diveinto how to become more mindful in the work place (especially for moments where you can't really leave work but need to reground), she introduces me to 'energy hygiene' to ground & protect ourselves, she shares what your body pain can teach you about things you need to process (especially neck pain) and provides a library of techniques for you to try and add to your toolkit! I also pick her brain on the age old "I'm not good enough" belief - what she said changed my world. I have bookmarked and will listen to this over and over especially when I need it.You can connect with Gül more here on IG or visit her website Purposeful Vibes.GIFT - Find the DECLUTTERING GUIDE here!Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too!Until next time,Stay BalancedP.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 2022 • 15min
BTS Rules for a balanced relationship with your self
Today we target another balance area and lay down the law on how to find balance in it! We chat all things how to protect our balance & relationship to ourselves! (PS I already know you guys are going to love this episode!!) In this ep we dive into the meaning of self care, what to do when you have scattered energy or feel disconnected from yourself, what tools are counterintuitive to you connecting with yourself, bringing curiosity to your life to make you hyper aware, gut feeling + intuition PLUS taking control of your life.Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too!Until next time,Stay BalancedP.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 30, 2022 • 11min
BTS Rules for a balanced relationship with your diet
Continuing our balance rules series, this week we focus on food, diet & nutrition! If you find you are bored with your food, swing between extreme eating patterns, or just feel unbalanced within your relationship with food, then this episode is for you!DISCLAIMER: I am not a qualified professional in the nutrition/diet space, and this episode is purely a compilation of my learnings from dieticians, nutritionist and naturopaths + some holistic tips I have learned over the years. Here are some of our existing episodes on diet/nutrition which you will love:Leanne Ward on quality nutritionJess Spendlove on eating behaviours for high performanceLeah Itsines on why you need to add things into your diet not take them awayCatherine Adelle on Gut HealthJenn from Equalution on FAD diets and intermittent fasting Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too! Until next time,Stay BalancedP.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 2022 • 15min
BTS Rules for a balanced relationship with fitness
Today we kick start our Balance Rules which will stick around for a few weeks. To start it off, one of the most important areas of MY life, Fitness! I dive into 6 key rules I feel we need to embrace to have a truly balanced relationship with fitness.If you feel stuck or bored with your routine, feel like you are disconnected or don't enjoy it, feel over worked and like you're not getting results or ANYTHING in between, then this episode is for you! Get ready to fall in love with your regime again. Share this episode with your mum, sister or a friend if you know they'll love it too! Until next time,Stay BalancedP.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23, 2022 • 39min
Melissa Ambrosini on empowerment & surrender for women & mothers
today's episode is not just for women who are pregnant, but those like ME who hope to have babies in the future. Named a “Self-Help Guru” by Elle Magazine, today’s guest is the bestselling author of Mastering Your Mean Girl, Open Wide, Comparisonitis and the Audible Original PurposeFULL, as well as the host of #1 rated podcast The Melissa Ambrosini Show. Melissa has just launched her Wholy Mama program which she sits down to share with me today! We chat all things from conscious conception, how to have an empowered birth and surrender to the uncertainty of it all, postpartum and of course, conscious parenting. Her tools & tips are invaluable no matter what stage of the "soon to be parent" or "parent" journey you're on. A message and program for all future and current mamas that I feel is so powerful and wholesome. You won't regret listening to this one!Share it with a soon to be or future mama and share the love.You can find out more about the program here or connect with Melissa on IG here.Until next time,Stay BalancedP.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 2022 • 10min
BTS My 3 step process for dealing with negative thoughts
Today I share a 3 step process that has recently helped me deal with and work through negative thoughts. The aim is never to completely stop them (I feel that's impossible), but rather change how we respond to them.This episode has been inspired by the work of Mo Gawdat, author of Solve for Happy.You can check out Mo's interview on The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett.Until next time,Stay BalancedP.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 2022 • 36min
Louisa Nicola on optimising your life for brain health
Today’s guest is the head performance advisor and CEO of Neuro Athletics, Neurophysiologist and Billionaire coach + a NEW and great friends of mine, Louisa Nicola. She's on a mission to optimise mental performance and to help educate, train and unlock human performance through science and data with a commitment to your potential.Today we chat about how her brush with Gary V started her incredible podcast The Neuro Experience, the common things we do that fasten the brain ageing process (an in turn things we can do to slow it down), she gives us a neuroanatomy 101, shares her favourite supplements and coffee tips! Louisa also shares the BEST form of exercise for brain health, tips for optimal sleep and what a balanced brain means to her.Connect with Louisa more on IG or TikTok.Until next time,Stay BalancedP.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.