The Balance Theory

You’ve seen the reels. The 5AM Club. Sunrise journaling. Cold plunges.But when you try to wake up early, it maybe doesn't feel right for you — and you’re left wondering:👉 “Why isn’t this working for me?”👉 “Am I just not disciplined enough?”👉 “Is everyone else wired differently?”In this episode, we dive into the real truth behind the 5AM hype — and why trying to force yourself into someone else’s routine might be holding you back. If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing at early mornings, this one's for you.You’re not broken. You just haven’t been told this yet.NUTRAORGANICSToday's episode is brought to you by my current daily go-to brand for all things wellness, supplements, vitamins and wholefoods. I am currently LOVING the collagen powder and bone broth range.✨ GET 15% OFF USING CODE: THEBALANCETHEORYwww.nutraorganics.com.auTIME MANAGEMENT PLAYLISTListen on YouTube nowWHO 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 trialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you holding onto a version of yourself that no longer fits?Change is uncomfortable—but staying the same is even worse. If you feel stuck, lost, or resistant to moving forward, this episode will help you understand why your old life won’t let you go and how to finally break free.🚨 In this conversation, with Najwa Zebian we explore:
✔️ Why change feels so hard and why we resist it 
✔️ The misconception of resilience—are you truly strong or just afraid? 
✔️ How to deal with people who want you to stay the same
✔️ The bonds that keep you inauthentic—and how to identify them 
✔️ Practical tips for managing guilt when you start to change 🔑 The truth? Your past is comfortable, but your future is waiting. If you’ve been struggling to let go of old habits, toxic relationships, or even an identity that no longer serves you, this episode is for you.CONNECT WITH NAJWA📸 Instagram📚 Book TIME STAMPS(00:00) Introduction(06:44) How do you know if you’re addicted to productivity?(17:05) Are you choosing the right people in your life?(24:33) Productivity for ourselves vs for people pleasing(29:16) How do we welcome change?(33:47) Misconception of resilience(39:26) How do we deal with people that want us to stay the same?(47:39) Practical tips for managing guilt(50:04) How do we know what bonds are keeping us inauthentic?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📱TiktokMY FAVOURITE STUFF💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🚨 Your thoughts are shaping your reality—whether you realize it or not. But what if I told you that your mind has been secretly working against you? There are 8 toxic mindsets that keep you stuck, limit your potential, and stop you from making real progress. Most people don’t even realize they’re trapped by these beliefs, but they are the biggest reason why change feels impossible.In this video, I’m breaking down exactly why these mindsets are so dangerous and, more importantly, how you can rewire your thinking to create real transformation. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by slow progress, self-doubt, or the fear of taking action—this is the video you need to watch.MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE👉🏽 My FREE Work Life Balance Workshop🎥 Imposter Syndrome EpTIME STAMPS(00:00) Introduction(01:46) Mindset 1(03:24) Mindset 2(05:04) Mindset 3(07:14) Mindset 4(09:46) Mindset 5(12:33) Mindset 6(15:08) Mindset 7(18:17) Mindset 8WHO 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 trialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giuliano Gonzalez, an expert in communication and confidence building, shares transformative insights on meaningful connections. He discusses the common pitfalls in networking and how fear often holds us back. Giuliano emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and understanding personal values as a foundation for authentic relationships. He also touches on reframing rejection into a positive experience and offers practical tips for approaching strangers with confidence. Listeners will discover powerful strategies to enhance their networking and cultivate genuine connections.

The first 500 people to use my link in the description will receive a one month free trial of Skillshare! Get started HERE today! https://skl.sh/thebalancetheory03251🚨 We’ve been told women can "have it all"—but is that really true? Or is it just another impossible standard?For years, women have been expected to balance career, family, ambition, and personal happiness—all while navigating pressure, guilt, and burnout. But at what cost? In this episode, I’m unpacking the truth about whether women can really have it all, why this question even exists, and how we can redefine success on our own terms.💭 Is “having it all” even possible? Or have we been sold a lie? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!📌 What You’ll Take Away From This Video:✔️ The hidden cost of trying to "do it all"✔️ How I personally redefined success after leaving corporate✔️ How to create a career & life that actually aligns with YOU in 3 steps📌 Watch Next for More Perspective:👉 My FREE Work Life Balance Workshop🔔 Subscribe for more honest conversations on ambition, balance & success!TIME STAMPS(00:00) Introduction(03:08) How do you get clarity?(04:31) Find your Creative Practice(06:42) 3 steps to get clarityWHO 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 trialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this insightful discussion, Osher Günsberg, an Australian media personality and mental health advocate, shares his journey from addiction to clarity. He highlights the mental prisons we create and how our thoughts can entrap us. Osher dives into the illusion of control, the challenges of identity, and the complexities of relationships in a changing world. He candidly addresses the modern crisis of masculinity and offers profound insights on vulnerability and resilience, encouraging listeners to embrace change and pursue authentic connections.

In this episode, we dive into the dark side of beauty culture with influencer Jadé Brycki, exposing why women are more insecure than ever—despite having more "solutions" than ever.🔥 Is Botox actually making women feel worse?🔥 Why is ‘self-love’ turning into a never-ending cycle of self-fixing?🔥 Who is profiting from your insecurity?Jadé shares her unfiltered take on why Botox, fillers, and the pressure to look perfect aren’t just beauty choices—they’re a bandaid for deeper insecurities. But what happens when we stop questioning these choices? Are we robbing ourselves of the privilege to age? Are we running away from real confidence and self-growth?We’re challenging everything you think you know about beauty, confidence, and self-worth. This episode might change the way you see yourself forever.CONNECT WITH Jadé📸 InstagramTIME STAMPS(00:00) Introduction (03:14) What made you start creating content?(05:19) False Confidence on camera(08:03) Personal life in the public eye(11:47) Can brands offer more genuine experiences?(15:12) Showing up online when you don’t feel like it(18:38) How do you remain authentic online?(25:32) Is there an art to making people feel like they know you online?(26:55) Dealing with negativity online(31:48) Advice for pregnancy changes(35:28) Are you anti-botox?(44:57) What does confidence mean to Jade?THE STUDIO 🎥We filmed this incredible conversation in the beautiful I Want It Yesterday studio in Sydney, Australia. Check them out if you're looking for high quality production, we couldn't recommend them enough:👉🏽 To Book a Podcasting Session👉🏽 To Book their Studio Space👉🏽 InstagramWHO 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 trialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever feel like you don’t deserve your success? Like any moment now, someone’s going to find out you’re not as capable as they think? You’re not alone. Imposter syndrome affects even the most successful people, but it doesn’t have to hold you back.In this episode, we break down:✅ What imposter syndrome really is and why it happens✅ How to stop doubting your success and own your achievements✅ The mindset shifts that will help you keep growing, despite self-doubt✅ Practical tools to rewire your thinking and build confidenceIf you’ve ever questioned your abilities, felt like you don’t belong, or held yourself back because you think you’re not "ready"—this episode is for you.💡 You don’t need to be perfect to be successful. You just need to start believing in yourself.🎧 Watch now and start overcoming self-doubt today!TIME STAMPS(01:00) Where did imposter syndrome come from?(02:38) My Imposter Syndrome moment(05:41) 5 steps to deal with Imposter Syndrome(07:02) Step 1(07:43) Step 2(08:20) Step 3(09:28) Step 4(09:58) Step 5MENTIONED6 Ways You're Blocking Your SuccessWHO 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 IGRESOURCES▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge▶︎ Goal Setting System E-BookLET’S BE FRIENDS📸 Instagram📱TiktokSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you do when everyone doubts you? When every door seems to close in your face? When the people around you don’t believe in your dreams? Ellie Gonsalves knows this struggle all too well. Before becoming an internationally successful model, every agency in Australia rejected her. Instead of giving up, she built her own path—on her own terms.In this episode, Ellie opens up about:✅ The rejection that almost broke her—but fueled her success✅ How to stop waiting for permission and create your own opportunities✅ Why tall poppy syndrome in Australia made her feel stuck✅ The mindset shifts that helped her overcome self-doubt✅ How to deal with negativity and keep growing despite resistanceIf you’ve ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or doubted, this conversation will hit home. Success doesn’t come from waiting for approval—it comes from backing yourself, even when no one else does.CONNECT WITH ELLIE📸 InstagramSupport Wildlife WarriorsTIME STAMPS(00:00) Introduction(02:36) Ellie’s journey(09:48) Working with your husband(14:00) Boundaries in marriage (15:41) What is a dream we are sold and told?(20:10) How do you define your happiness?(22:06) Why are people so invested in other people’s decisions!?(25:07) How do you manage other people’s negativity?(30:34) Self doubt in Ellie’s career (30:34) + 22s(34:37) How did you feel being on the Super Bowl?(40:33) What did the Super Bowl do for your career?(45:03) Put yourself in a different environment(47:38) Making time as an Ambassador of Australia ZooTHE STUDIO 🎥We filmed this incredible conversation in the beautiful Pivotal Conversations Studio on the Gold Coast, Australia. Check them out if you're looking for high quality production, we couldn't recommend them enough: https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/ | Studio Instagram 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 trialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's podcast With Georgie Stevenson, host of the Rise & Conquer Podcast is all about how to Unlearn Limiting Beliefs and Manifest the Life You Want🎙 In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Georgie Stevenson, ex-lawyer turned entrepreneur and mindset mentor, to uncover the keys to breaking free from limiting beliefs and creating the life you truly desire. She dives into the hard truths about unlearning societal expectations, doing identity work, and shifting your energy as a working mum.Key topics we cover:✨ The beliefs you need to unlearn to stop holding yourself back✨ How to do identity work and discover your true self✨ Why working harder doesn’t equal making more money✨ The simple yet powerful formula for manifesting your dreams✨ Common blocks to manifestation and how to overcome them✨ How to know if the life you’re chasing is truly what you wantThis episode is packed with practical tips, mindset shifts, and actionable advice to help you break free from self-sabotage and align with the life you’ve always wanted.👉🏽 My FREE Work Life Balance WorkshopCONNECT WITH OUR GUEST📸 Instagram TIME STAMPS(01:48) Introduction (03:03) Origin Story - uni, law, leaving(06:54) What did you have to unlearn? (09:48) How do we do identity work? (14:53) You don’t have to work hard to make money (24:55) Changing energy to be a working mum(35:03) Simple manifesting formula (40:59) Biggest blocks to manifesting(44:33) Is what you want is what you want?THE STUDIO 🎥We filmed this incredible conversation in the beautiful Pivotal Conversations Studio on the Gold Coast, Australia. Check them out if you're looking for high quality production, we couldn't recommend them enough: https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/ | Studio Instagram hereNEUFORM👉🏽 On the Apple Store👉🏽 On Google PlayWHO 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 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.