
Well Balanced
Learn practical tips for improving your stress, sleep, focus, and mood. Each week, meditation coaches Ofosu and Leah will turn their own everyday successes and obstacles into chances to explore the science behind health and wellness. Along the way, they'll talk to experts and seek appreciation for the natural ups and downs we all experience. (Brought to you by the makers of Balance: Meditation and Sleep, the top-rated meditation app on Apple's App Store. Learn more at https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/yqod/dyc1)
Latest episodes

Oct 20, 2023 • 6min
5-minute meditation for OCD
In this podcast, the speaker discusses their personal experience with OCD and how meditation has helped them manage the condition. They guide the listener through a 5-minute meditation focusing on grounding and self-compassion, providing support for those dealing with OCD.

Oct 6, 2023 • 4min
How to build a self compassion routine like Balance’s Coach Ofosu | Part 2 of 2
Are you consistently nice to yourself? Maybe there are moments when you're really nice to yourself, but it's not the norm. That’s where a self-compassion routine comes in.
Balance meditation expert Ofosu shares his own self-compassion routine, discusses why consistency is important, and explains how to maintain your own self-compassion routine.
For more self-compassion support, find Ofosu in the Balance app. It’s completely free for your entire first year. https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/yqod/dyc1

Oct 2, 2023 • 4min
How to deepen self-compassion with shadow work and self-forgiveness | Part 1 of 2
Balance meditation expert Ofosu discusses shadow work and self-forgiveness. Learn how to embrace hidden parts of yourself and cultivate self-compassion. Explore practical exercises for shadow work and the significance of self-acceptance in this entertaining podcast.

Sep 25, 2023 • 6min
Meditation for moms: Adapting meditation to fit a mom-friendly lifestyle | Part 4 of 4
Hey, moms: Does the idea of meditating feel like you just have to add another thing into your already jam-packed to-do list?
Balance meditation expert and mom Leah discusses the misconceptions about meditation that keep moms away, why just 3-5 minutes can be transformative, mom-friendly ways to meditate while multitasking, and how these meditative moments create more time in your day.
For more mental wellness support, find Leah in the Balance app. It’s completely free for your entire first year. https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/yqod/dyc1

Sep 15, 2023 • 7min
What is mom guilt? (And tips to overcome it) | Part 3 of 4
What is mom guilt, and why does it make you perpetually feel like you’re falling short?
Balance meditation expert and mom Leah discusses the complex emotion of mom-guilt and how it silently keeps you from prioritizing your self-care. She shares tips for how to shift your mindset from guilt to grace, how to delegate and share responsibilities, and the magic of “quality over quantity” when it comes to time spent with your children.
For more mental wellness support, find Leah in the Balance app. It’s completely free for your entire first year. https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/yqod/dyc1

Sep 13, 2023 • 4min
Moms, here’s how to make your free time as a mom replenishing (not depleting) | Part 2 of 4
Moms, do you feel like you never have a moment to yourself?
Balance meditation expert and mom Leah discusses why time management is hard for moms, why the way you choose to use free time can deplete or replenish you, and simple time-management skills you need to make self-care possible.
For more mental wellness support, find Leah in the Balance app. It’s completely free for your entire first year. https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/yqod/dyc1

Sep 8, 2023 • 5min
How to balance the mental load of motherhood | Part 1 of 4
If you’re a mom, do you ever feel like your self-care needs to fall to the backburner? Does the “mental load” of motherhood feel like its own full-time job?
Balance meditation expert and mom Leah discusses the concept of the “mental load” in motherhood and how it’s often a barrier to self-care. She also shares actionable tips to balance the overwhelm and make self-care a reality.
For more mental wellness support, find Leah in the Balance app. It’s completely free for your entire first year.
https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/yqod/dyc1

Sep 1, 2023 • 8min
EFT Tapping Points: What They Are & How They Work with Jennifer Partridge and the Balance Coaches
Do you need a new way to manage your stress and anxiety? Look no further than Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as EFT Tapping.
EFT Tapping expert Jennifer Partridge explains what EFT Tapping is with meditation experts Ofosu and Leah. She discusses where common tapping points are and how to use tapping in everyday life. Plus, watch her demonstrate a tapping point practice specifically for when you’re experiencing stress and anxiety.
Follow Jennifer on social media @jennifer_partridge or check out her website https://jenniferpartridge.com/ to learn more about her work, and to try her free live tapping experience.
For more stress and anxiety support, find Ofosu and Leah in the Balance app. It’s completely free for your entire first year.
https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/yqod/dyc1

Aug 15, 2023 • 6min
Reclaiming your success: Tools for defeating imposter syndrome with the Balance coaches | Part 3 of 3
Meditation experts Ofosu and Leah discuss defeating imposter syndrome, celebrating successes, and staying future-oriented. They explore how mindfulness, understanding triggers, and self-affirmations can help overcome self-doubt.

Aug 11, 2023 • 4min
Strategies to overcome the imposter: Tactics for overcoming self-doubt with Balance’s Coach Ofosu | Part 2 of 3
If you’re trying to overcome imposter syndrome, you might be wondering what tools you can use to build self-confidence and navigate self-doubt.
Hear meditation expert Ofosu discuss his story of overcoming imposter syndrome, evidence-based strategies for combating it, and other practical exercises to manage feelings of self-doubt.
For more support on your self-confidence journey, find Ofosu in the Balance app. It’s completely free for your entire first year.
https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/yqod/dyc1
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