
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

Mar 28, 2021 • 50min
Nadia on why you don't need to do ALL of the things to feel balanced
If you're someone who gets tired just thinking about all the "things" you supposedly need to feel balanced, then this one's for you! A discussion on why you don't need to do ALL of the things (and before the sun comes up), staying in your own lane, putting yourself first, the importance of HIGH quality down time and why you really need to give up trying to control everything around you.Today we mix it up and I interview one of you guys, a fellow Balancer! Nadia has listened from the very beginning, reached out to share some key takeaways with me and I thought, why not share this with our beautiful community! Many of you will really resonate with what Nadia shares today.Tag @thebalancetheory on IG and share your biggest takeaways!Until next time,Stay Balanced. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 2021 • 60min
Tony Wilson on the misnomers of productivity + is motivation BS?
Have you ever gotten into work early and felt like you got way more done in that hour than a regular hour? Or maybe you find the tasks you hate most seem to take the longest? Whether you're already nodding your head or find you're yo-yoing in performance, you've chosen the right episode to tune into!Today I chat with Tony Wilson who is an expert in human performance and works with people to create the right environment for them to thrive and maintain high performance whilst avoiding BURNOUT. We chat about how we can get clear on and respect our balance, debunk some misnomers about productivity, tips on how to make the most of your weekend/spare time and all things performance.You can expect to wrap your head around how to actually define your balance, a winning mindset, getting in the zone and how to maintain it and why motivation may (or may not) be a whole lot of BS.Jump on our IG and enter the competition to win one of Tony's Focus Planners - week of this podcast release only!Check out Tony more at https://www.performancelab.com.au/ or on IG @focusplannersausSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 2021 • 59min
Tom Sullivan on why we are training ourselves NOT to focus
Feel like negative thoughts always pop up when you try to meditate? Maybe you can't focus? Today I chat with a friend, Tom Sullivan who is a qualified meditation teacher, speaker and author of A Still Mind, on all things Meditation, how to get cracking and what to do when you feel distracted!He shares his story as to how he fell into meditation and how it has given him that 'something more' in life. From resistance, to negativity or mindfulness, meditation can be a useful tool to deal with these. We also chat about how you might be unconsciously training your mind to NOT FOCUS, cues for what to actually do (even if you only have 5 minutes) and why we shouldn't ignore negative thoughts.You're going to love this episode, especially if you already have a meditation practice or looking to get cracking. Tag us on IG and share your biggest takeaways! You can find Tom @astillmind.Share this with a fellow yogi or meditation lover!Stay Balanced. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 2021 • 58min
Katelyn on why budgeting is like calorie counting + saving tips
Feel like you have been financially savvy but nothing to show for it? Still finding it hard to save or maybe you have a shopping addiction? If this sounds like you or you hate the idea of a budget, you are absolutely going to love today's chat with founder of the Freelance CFO Katelyn Magnuson. Her work involves arming people will tools and tips on how to have your money work for you and your future, whilst still being able to have your latte! Sometimes we shrink at the idea of openly discussing finances, but I truly think it is an unspoken hamper on our wellbeing at most times, that we need to be open about. Today you can expects tips for getting out of debt, saving, investing and an amazing concept called the ANTIBUDGET which might finally explain why your saving strategies haven't been working. If you love this chat, stay tuned until the end of the episode for a special code that you can use for Katelyn's online course "Millennial Money Mischief Managed", that you can access here: https://thebalancetheory.krtra.com/t/94tziNbBf0Xc.Connect with Katelyn more on IG @katelyn.magnuson or her website https://thefreelancecfo.biz. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 2021 • 25min
MM9 Why you might find gratitude hard & the hedonic treadmill
If you're someone that finds gratitude hard or as though you get a mind blank when it comes to crunch time, then this is for you. Also, if you haven’t really thought about how or why a practice of it might feature in your life, then you're also going to get a lot out of todays pod! We all know the benefits of gratitude so I'm not here to restate them, rather share my own personal challenges & break throughs with it. I dive into two reasons why our society has conditioned us to NOT be grateful, but disclaimer, once you hear these, it's up to you to undo the hard wired damage, and think with a grateful heart moving forwards!I talk about the dissatisfaction loop and end on 4 easy tips on how you can start practicing gratefulness right now (and no you don't need to allocate 35 minutes everyday with your eyes closed, it's easier than you think)!Host: @erikadpelle @thebalancetheorySponsor: ES FIT @esfit__ / www.esfit.com.auBook Recommendation: Thanks A Thousand: A Gratitude Journey (TED Books) A.J. JacobsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 2021 • 35min
Tommy Kerr on redefining yourself at low moments
Today I chat with Tommy, co-founder of La Cure and wellness enthusiast. We start diving deep into Tommy's moment of truth - where he was forced away from a career he thought he would pursue, followed by an accident which landed him in jail, to a completely revised outlook on life and purpose. This time gave him the opportunity to do the inner work and develop habits that still help him in tough moments today.We also deliberate over why men's mental health is less spoken about, the benefits of cold exposure (especially if you're someone who hates the cold), meditation and all things recovery. Infrared or traditional sauna? When to do cold exposure? What's a float and why should you do it? This and more answered from the recovery man himself.Connect with Tommy more on IG @tommykerrr17. Share this with a friend who would benefit!Stay Balanced. Episode Sponsor: ES FIT www.esfit.com.au @esfit__Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 2021 • 52min
Catherine Adelle on gut health + easy ways to test your health now
Today I chat with Catherine Adelle a wonderful Naturopath, and yes I say this from experience, as she is my Naturopath! She has taught me so much, that I wanted to have her on, pick her brain and share it all with you guys! You can expect info about what Naturopathy is, does and its approach, tests you can do to learn about the present state of your health (and they don't have to break the bank either), why you really shouldn't pick up any probiotic from the shelf, things you should know about Arma Force, things you need to ask for it to come up on your blood test and a biohack all chocolate lovers will be here for!Seriously I can't even type up everything we spoke about, just do yourself a favour and tune in (and share the ep with someone else)! You can connect with Catherine more at info@catherineadelle.com.Stay Balanced! A thanks to the sponsors of today's podcast, ES FIT @esfit__, tune in for a Balancer's discount!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, 2021 • 49min
Giuliano Gonzalez on a no BS mindset & escaping the 9-5
After the first 3 minutes of today's pod, you may not believe me when I say Giuliano was in a job he hated just over a year ago. Tune in as he gets real & raw about the mindset and self-awareness it took for him to become his own boss, follow his passions and create the lifestyle he wanted. We chat about dealing with high pressure situations, the reality of making lots of money and a no excuses mindset needed to keep you going (even on the bad days, yes they still come)!If you hate feeling comfortable and want to push your self-awareness, you will love this pod! Share it with a fellow Balancer needing some real talk.You can connect with Giuliano more on IG @giulianogonzalezau. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 2021 • 21min
MM8 How to get the perfect routine
Feel like you're not as productive as those around you or you haven't quite yet perfected the morning routine? Have you thought about what your idea of a morning routine is? Wait, are you even a morning person!? PLUS a discussion on why we should also pay attention to our night routines equally! How you go to bed is just as important as how you are waking up.Tune in as I chat about how you can get on top of your routine and own it! I also share 5 tips for a night routine and dive into why bedtime is just as sacred as waking up.Share this with a friend! Stay Balanced,ESupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 2021 • 57min
Katie Williams on the mindset of a champion & manifestation
Today I chat with the incredible Katie Williams, one of the country’s former leading beach sprinters and current host of the Better For It Podcast. We discuss what mindset is required to become an athletic champion, and with it, the powers of manifestation, taking inspired action and goal setting. We go deep into the moment that changed it all for her, the event that lead to a pivot in her career, and a complete reconfiguration of what healthy meant to her. Katie shares how still to this day, it's the daily steps & 1%'s that add up to a whole - a lesson for us all in the face of goal setting. We also dive into the meaning of self-love and some challenges she has explored on her own podcast. She recommends trying her meditation one if any which is linked below.You can connect with Katie on IG @katiewilliams. Be sure to share this with a friend who will enjoy it as much as you! Stay Balanced. Better For It episode link: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/vedic-meditation-challenge/id1425354585?i=1000464144762Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.