
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

Jan 2, 2022 • 33min
Best Bits of 2021 - being flexible with goals, the perfect routine, setting habits & taking action
HAPPY NEW YEAR BALANCERS! To kick start us into the new year I have compiled the best morsels from 2021 all on goals, routine & habits to get us motivated and leaping into 2022. Keep a listen out for episodes you may want to register to or add to your holiday list.Episodes in order of appearance are:Episode 22: Hayley Westoby on goal setting, habit stacking & why we have over-glorified being busy 🗒 MM8: How to get the perfect routine with your host, Erika 🙋🏼♀️Episode 40: Ang Campanella *aka my partner* on the pain perception, rewiring failures and taking action 💪Episode 41: Sarah Davidson (Seize The Yay) on happy accidents, failing forward and breaking the autopilot circuit 🙌 Episode 45: Lola Berry on the art of detaching, fearlessly failing & bouncing back from low moments ✔️Episode 57: Clayton Musumeci on self awareness, making an impact & being uncomfortable with the comfortable 💭Connect with us more on Instagram @thebalancetheory and for those of you wanting to take your growth to the next level, stay tuned for our Goal Setting workshop at www.thebalancetheory.com. If you missed out last year, you can access our FREE eBook download on ending 2021 on a high and creating momentum for the new year here.Until next time,Stay Balanced.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 26, 2021 • 39min
Best Bits of 2020 - getting started, desire for control & overcoming fear
To keep you guys thinking, reflecting and learning over the Christmas break, tune into our best and favourite bits from 2020! It might spark some old episodes you want to re-listen to, or unearth some you want to add to your list!Episodes in order of appearance are:Monday Muse 4: Getting Started, and why failing is an essential and key friend! 👌Episode 14: Scott Halford on Brain Balance, our constant desire for control, myths and stress erasers (Part 1) 🤯Episode 16: Alessandra Edwards on the DNA of performance and stretching our genetic limits 🧬Episode 20: John Lynskey on mastering your subconscious, and how to get clear on who and what you want to be 🙆Monday Muse 5: All of your bad relationships have one thing in common - you 🤫 Connect with us more on Instagram @thebalancetheory and for those of you wanting to take your growth to the next level, you can access our FREE eBook download on ending 2021 on a high and creating momentum for the new year here.MERRY CHRISTMAS FAM!Until next time,Stay Balanced.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 2021 • 52min
Athina Bailey on the real qs to ask when manifesting & energetic boundaries
Join me today as I tap into my more spiritual side with Athina Bailey - a Kinesiologist, Trance Channeller, Clairvoyant, Spiritual Teacher & Energy Expert who helps intuitive women up level in their life & business. Whether you are spiritually open or not, I want you to tune into this episode with an open mind and see what happens!Today we chat all about connecting to your soul purpose, how to find it and lean into it, as well as manifesting your life path and asking the universe for a little help along the way. Athina also dives into a question we don't usually ask ourselves when manifesting, but now that I've heard it, can admit I could never practice manifesting without considering it! She also goes deep into how to connect with your intuition, letting go of emotions and lastly my FAVOURITE part, setting energetic boundaries which are critical for situations you may not be able to get out of.Be sure to share this episode with a spiritual buddy who will love it as much as you! You can connect with Athina more on IG @starseed_awakening or on her website here.Download our FREE eBook on reflection on 2021, and creating momentum for 2022 here.Until next time,Stay Balanced.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 2021 • 57min
Jess Williamson on curating our work around our life so it doesn't control us
Jess is a mindset & business coach and serial entrepreneur having run 4 businesses in the last 5 years… its safe to say, Jess loves to keep busy! Today she shares what mindset it took to run so many businesses in a short period of time, her experience with adrenal fatigue, breaking traditional barriers and expectations as well as the key to taking it step by step.For those of you who feel like you have more passion and drive than what your job recognises, you're really going to connect with what Jess shares today! Her go-getter mindset and ability to continually be curious and ask why not, has lead her to doing something she loves. We have a great segment on curating our work or fulfilment around our lives, so it doesn't end up controlling us and a big part of this is setting work boundaries. Ultimately we chat about owning your choices as well as identifying limiting beliefs to make sure you aren't standing in your own way.If you want to connect with Jess more, you can find her on IG @jess.williamson8 or her podcast Couch Chats, or on her website here.Share this ep with someone who will love it and tag us to let us know what your biggest takeaways were!Until next time,Stay Balanced.Don't forget our free eBook download available here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5, 2021 • 29min
MM18 End the year strong + how to set up momentum & be proactive for the new year
**free eBook download for this episode**I don’t know about you, but sometimes I feel scrambled in the new year, partially because I am so clouded from the one gone by. Where do I start with goals? Where am I even at with what I achieved last year? This time around, I want to hit January 1st with the ground running, and I bet you do too!Today you will be able to pause, reflect, and give yourself the opportunity to take what you've learned, acknowledge your achievements and reframe what you actually want before heading into the new year. The beauty in doing this, is being able to acknowledge where you are on your journey, and get clear on what you want from the next chapter. AND I've put together a free eBook to take you through each of these exercises so you can do this and revisit in your own time. PLUS there is a whole BONUS section on creating momentum for next year which I haven't gone into on today's podcast.Get your FREE copy of our eBook here: www.thebalancetheory.comJust like exercise or meditation is a proactive step in future proofing your health, so too is reflecting on the year gone by. By doing this before NYE, you are giving yourself as much mental bandwidth, space and time to really launch into the 1st January with clarity and intention.Until next time,Stay Balanced.Resource: Free eBook download available here: www.thebalancetheory.com Monday Muse 10 Podcast on letting go of grudges can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-balance-theory/id1515858773?i=1000515727566Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 2021 • 52min
Jodi Duval on the immediate impacts of stress + hydration facts
Today I an joined by Jodi Duval, the founder of and principal naturopath at Revital Health – she is also an international speaker, lecturer, CEO of HOMeHOPe Australia, and medical course creator who is passionate about spreading quality information and informing people all over the world about optimising your health.We chat all things optimal health from biohacking, to base foundational work, to non negotiable habits everyone can be doing. Jodi shares how her love of chocolate lead her to her passion area, what epigenetics are, the importance of minerals and why you might not be getting enough from your tap water, in turn the importance of hydration and quality of your water.She also dives into stress and the impacts it has on your body right now, as well as gives some tips on how to stay in parasympathetic (opposite of stress) when you need to. Along the way you'll hear of some alternate plants and supplements that you might be keen to research more about! If you want to connect with Jodi more you can find her on IG @revital_health or on her website or podcast.Tag Jodi and @thebalancetheory, make sure you're following us too so we can see what your biggest takeaways are!Until next time,Stay Balanced.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 2021 • 53min
Katherine Baquie on exercising during & post pregnancy + optimise recovery
This week I am joined by Katherine Baquie who is a mum of 3 young girls, a physiotherapist for women, and host of The FitNest Mama Podcast. She also has anan online community to provide pregnant and new mothers with the exercises, support & resources they need to move from the overwhelm, the physical aches & pains of pregnancy and the weakness felt after birth. Today we chat about all of this postpartum recovery, as well as do a deep dive into what the pelvic floor is and why strengthening it is just as important as learning to relax it. We also chat about exercising before, during and after pregnancy, why we can't let our recovery take a back seat, intensity and exercise times, your baseline of fitness, the talk test and giving yourself grace. She also shares some beautiful mantras for all new and expecting mamas. Something a little different and niche today, but I loved chatting with Kath about this area. You can find Kath at www.fitnestmama.com, or on IG @fitnestmama or tune into her podcast here. Share this with a mama who is expecting or newly blessed! Follow us @thebalancetheory to stay in the loop with new episodes and drops.Until next time,Stay Balanced.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 2021 • 53min
Chloe Chivers on the link between gut & vaginal health + the Horopito plant
Today I am joined by naturopath Chloe Chivers for a deep dive into some interesting topics in female health. We have a big chat today about vaginal health, the common issues women experience like thrush and how to be preventative as well as treatment, the impact of diet on the balance down there and the way antibiotics play with our bacteria. We also have a whole section on cyclical living - whether that be with the moon, your period or other natural seasons, as a really grounding practice to live more aligned with nature. She shares the intelligence behind the Horopito plant and how it's natural adaption has something incredible to offer for our health. We also end on a chat about conception and fertility - is there anything we can be doing before we even think of falling pregnant or as we are trying to optimise this experience? How soon before and more!I know you will get a lot out of today's chat! You can connect with Chloe more via the Kolorex website.Tag us @thebalancetheory and let us know what your biggest takeaways were!Until next time,Stay Balanced.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 7, 2021 • 51min
Jess Spendlove on eating behaviours for high performance & sleep
Today I am joined by Jess Spendlove, Advanced Sports Dietitian, Accredited Practising Dietitian, co-founder of Health and Performance Collective and co-host of the My Millenial Health Podcast. We chat about the right diet habits and behaviours to enhance high performance and avoid that 3pm dump, optimise sleep and helping future you.You can expect tips on living and performing at your best, simplifying nutrition, what our microbiome is all about and how to keep it happy, being intentional with WHEN you eat, how much water is enough and why hydration is key as well as how to eat yourself to optimal sleep. I honestly learnt SO much in today's pod I know you are just going to love every second - get those note pads out!Be sure to share this with a loved one who needs this goodness too! You can connect with Jess at @jess_spendlove_dietitian, on her website or podcast. I mention this episode to check out if you love hearing about food swaps + the gut! Connect with us on IG @thebalancetheory. Until next time,Stay Balanced!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 2021 • 24min
MM17 Why not choosing is a choice & the magic role of gratitude
This week I talk all about CHOICE. Choosing to change is a choice, but so is staying the same. There’s a power in accepting this. You may feel like you’re in a job just because you need it. Or you have friendships just because you’re in that group but you really wouldn’t otherwise.Choosing to stay in that job or spend time with that friendship group is a choice. And here’s why it matters to own this.If you're feeling helpless or stuck then this episode is just what you need to reframe and take back control of your life. I also do a deep dive into the power of gratitude and have also discussed this on a previous episode, in Monday Muse 9 which you can find here.Send this on to a loved one or connect with us on Instagram @thebalancetheory and let me know what you loved most!Until next time,Stay BalancedSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.