The Balance Theory

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.

As the year wraps up, it's time for introspection with five essential questions to ponder. Reflect on your growth to ensure a purposeful transition into 2025. Explore what worked, what didn’t, and clarify your true priorities. Get inspired to make next year more intentional while embracing a balanced lifestyle. Plus, there's an exciting announcement about future episodes filled with inspiring interviews from Australia—perfect for a rejuvenating break!

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 guiltCONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS📸 Rhea 📸 Nimi 👉🏽 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!📸 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 - CalendlySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 hereTIME 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 6WHO 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 - CalendlySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maria Marlowe, a certified nutritionist and founder of Kuma, shares her expertise on achieving clearer skin through dietary changes. She discusses how what we eat can significantly impact skin conditions like acne and rosacea and emphasizes the importance of a healthy gut. Maria also advocates for minimalism in skincare routines, suggesting that less can be more. Additionally, she dives into the effects of indoor air pollution on skin health and explores natural methods over cosmetic procedures, promoting a holistic approach to skincare.

Discover eight life hacks that can transform your daily routine! From streamlining meal prep and managing social media to creating intentional night routines, these tips aim to boost your productivity and energy. Learn to master time management with personal audits and prioritize tasks that truly matter. Uncover strategies to combat decision fatigue and embrace procrastination as a productivity tool. A treasure trove of easy-to-implement advice awaits to help you live your best life!

Abz Ali, the first Emirati comedian and a full-time dentist, shares his unique insights on balancing his two careers. He humorously navigates misconceptions about Emirati identity and discusses the challenges of mental health, including his own struggles with depression. Abz highlights how comedy has become a therapeutic outlet, allowing him to destigmatize mental health conversations. His journey emphasizes the importance of finding fulfillment beyond societal expectations, making for a candid and inspirational dialogue.

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 EPISODEInterview with Tracy HarmoushTIME 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 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!📸 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.

Today I am joined by a remarkable woman who is a living example of how we have the power to heal ourselves. She shares today how she got over her own pain story which prevented her from living her truth, to how she did everything doctors told her she would never be able to do.Expect a deep conversation on how to heal yourself, tools such as emotional mapping, how to protect your time, how to stop manifesting illness, the role of vitamin G and getting to know who you are underneath your pain.CONNECT📸 Connect with Shayoon hereFree Resources hereTIME STAMPS(00:00) Introduction(04:15) EFT Technique(05:15) Living in fear can manifest illness(07:28) Move on from bad events(12:01) Where to start to heal (practical)(21:00) Gratitude keeps you away from the DR(22:31) How do deal with unhealed people(25:41) Do you have the right reason? (27:04) People pleasing (culturally)(29:52) Twin Flame v Soul Mates?(32:59) What are your non-negotiable?(35:42) How to deal with off days(43:08) Purpose 👉🏽 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!📸 My personal IG - https://www.instagram.com/erikadpelle/RESOURCES▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon: https://bit.ly/4cpHmcV▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge: https://bit.ly/46CoiqR▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book: https://bit.ly/4fEFlfPLET’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: https://try.sunsama.com/igaha8bg2gvk 📚 Scheduling Meeting tool - Calendly https://bit.ly/4cVbgGR 🧡 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.

Feeling lost? It's a very uncomfortable and very lonely feeling stage in life - I know it well. BUT there is a silver lining & I want to share that with you today. In this podcast, I'm going to walk you through three reasons why feeling lost is actually a good thing and 6 questions you can ask yourself to navigate this part of your life.IN THIS EPISODETime Management EpisodeTIME STAMPS(00:00) Introduction(02:12) Reason 1(04:43) Reason 2(05:26) Reason 3(06:50) 10 qs to ask yourself if you’re feeling lost👉🏽 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!📸 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.