Balanced and Boujee

By Brooke and Erica

Join besties, Brooke & Erica, on our mission to live life with an open mind and heart. We’re here to help you embrace all parts of yourself—the balanced and the boujee— and continuously move towar... more

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How many episodes does Balanced and Boujee have?

The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.

Balanced and Boujee episodes:

November 12, 2023Ep. 17 - The Benefits of Yoga
Erica shares her academic research on the history of yoga and it's benefits as a healing modality, as well as her personal experience using yoga to manage symptoms of PTSD and heal from her traumatic brain injury.

Episode Highlights:
Brooke shares a non-yoga related PSA for the next time you need to get your drivers license picture taken

Erica shares how yoga has helped her in the past year while recovering from her traumatic brain injury, as well as, years ago when dealing with anxiety and PTSD

Erica dives into the history of yoga - it's origins, the westernization of it's practices, and resources to learn more about the foundations of yoga as a spiritual practice

Erica shares her academic research into trauma-sensitive yoga and it's ability to help individuals suffering from anxiety, PTSD, or other mental health conditions

Erica describes the ways that yoga can serve as a therapeutic practice for anyone looking to reduce overall stress and overwhelm

Brooke and Erica discuss the importance of incorporating multiple modalities when thinking about healing and wellness, including a modality that may often be overlooked- human connection.
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1h 4min
October 29, 2023Ep. 16 - Building Your Brand with Isabelle Knight
Isabelle Knight, a former UK-based publicist of 20 years, joins Brooke to discuss building a personal brand and crafting your unique brand story. Isabelle shares the wisdom and insights she's gained from being an entrepreneur and chaser of the next challenge for over 20 years to encourage and provide women in (or entering) the workforce with tools to promote their unique brand stories and build their confidence to push through imposter syndrome and other misconceptions to follow their dreams.

Episode highlights:
What a personal brand truly is

The importance of developing your brand story to help you confidently communicate your message to the world

Prompts to get started in crafting your brand story

How narrowing down your target audience lays the groundwork for professional success

Why you need to step into new opportunities, even when you’re scared, and not be held back by imposter syndrome

The power of learning from “doing it” - even experienced professionals are always learning

The importance of honesty and vulnerability in professional relationships

The power of asking questions and knowing the value you bring, no matter your age or experience level

The reality of having to put in the work before you start to see success

About Isabelle:
Isabelle Knight is a former publicist of 20 years having worked with some of the biggest names in Film, TV & Publishing, that include JK Rowling and BBC. Isabelle now works exclusively with authors, helping them learn the tools and strategies to grow their readership, increase their impact, and build success through publicity, promotion and marketing tools and strategies.

www.buildyourbrandwithpr.com

https://linktr.ee/isabellepr

https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-knight-pr/

https://www.instagram.com/isabelle.knight.pr/

Tik Tok @isabelle_knight_pr
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53min
October 15, 2023Ep. 15 - Routine & Food Anxiety During the Holidays
Let's be real, the holiday season brings all the emotions: joy, happiness, love - but also stress, frustration, and anxiety. In this episode, Erica and Brooke discuss navigating feelings of stress and anxiety around food, routine changes, lack of movement, and overstimulation during the holidays in hopes of helping you have a more peaceful and mindful holiday season.

Episode highlights:
Ways to plan ahead for movement and fitness during the holidays

Overstimulation during the holidays - how taking time for yourself can help you feel your best

Tips to advocate for alone time with family and friends - addressing it & brushing off comments

Packing healthy food for holiday travels & bringing feel-good foods to holiday meals

How to mindfully approach holiday food & meals when you struggle with food anxiety or overwhelm

The risks of over restriction during the holidays
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48min
October 01, 2023 Ep. 14 - We're Back! Season 2 Kick Off & Past 6 Months Recap
In this episode, Erica and Brooke recap the past 6 months of their lives and the factors that caused their radio silence on Balanced & Boujee's channels.

Episode Highlights:
- Brooke recaps the final months of her time in London
- Erica and Brooke discuss entering transition seasons with their careers, and the feelings that go along with not knowing what's coming next
- Erica shares her journey healing from a brain injury
- Brooke and Erica share a bit of what's to come in Season 2 of Balanced and Boujee
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1h 6min
February 27, 2023Ep. 13 - Following Your Unique Path with Hannah Formella-Zdroik
In this episode, Brooke is joined by long-time friend Hannah Formella-Zdroik to talk about pursuing your unique life path. Hannah is a Doctor of Audiology graduate student with a passion for music and theatre. After years of grappling with the feeling that a traditional audiology career path isn't meant for her, Hannah is boldly stepping into the opportunity to carve out her own career path and make a unique impact using her gifts and passions.

Highlights from this episode:
Hannah shares her story about progressing through the world of graduate school and work placements while learning to listen to the internal spark calling her to do something different

The importance of letting yourself think outside of the preset boxes of career choices and life paths when following your calling

What a higher calling can feel like physically, mentally, and emotionally

How prioritizing what brings you joy, and connecting it with service to others, might just be the golden ticket to determining your unique career path

How to network as an entrepreneur

The importance of learning the unique career stories of people you admire to inspire you about what's possible in your own life
Connect with Hannah Formella-Zdroik on Instagram at @dr.hannah.aud2b to learn more about Hannah's story, audiology and theatre accessibility, and inclusivity in the arts.
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1h 11min
February 13, 2023Ep. 12 - Try Goal Setting With Us
Join Brooke and Erica as they work through the process of setting intentional goals for Erica's current season.
Episode highlights:
Journaling prompts to help you approach life with more intentionality

Examples of how to turn intentions into tangible goals

A flexible look at goals and learning how you can incorporate them into your life, no matter what season you are in

Erica discusses the common struggle of trying to force control of certain things when other areas of life feel out of control

Brooke shares some tips for creating a morning ritual that helps you start your day with intentionality
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1h 23min
January 09, 2023Ep. 11 - Real Talk: Actionable Steps
As a follow up to episode 10, Erica and Brooke share some of the actionable steps they are taking to navigate current stressors in their lives.
Topics in this episode:
Being intentional about your living space - how your environment affects you and your peace/well-being

Managing disappointment and sadness during the holidays

Using movement to help manage anxiety and stress

Finding movement you enjoy and can fall back on when you feel unmotivated

Allowing yourself to escape into creative imagination during times of overwhelm

Proactive coping mechanisms - journaling, regular movement, meal prepping, etc.

How regular journaling can help you connect to yourself and identify the root of anxious feelings, frustration, and sadness

The difference between setting goals and forcing rigid plans
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1h 2min
December 21, 2022Ep. 10 - Real Talk: Sharing Our Current Struggles
Brooke and Erica share some of their current struggles in what they consider to be particularly challenging seasons.
Topics in this episode:
The importance of building trust with ourselves

Navigating the feeling of needing external validation and approval for big life decisions

Balancing what's important to you with the expectations of others

Not feeling selfish about choosing to honor yourself

The dangers of not allowing yourself to process your feelings during difficult times

The importance of finding the root cause of overwhelming feelings

How overusing a 'push' mentality of just working harder, being better, and muddling through can ultimately push you to a breaking point

How to determine if you're overcompensating with control mechanisms when life feels out of control

How to navigate the guilt that comes with not feeling good or happy during difficult seasons

Overcoming the fear of disappointing the people who believe in you
Plus, Erica shares tangible tips on how to manage negative self talk and train your inner voice to be more positive.
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58min
December 14, 2022bnb mini - Disneyland Paris Recap
In this bnb mini episode, Erica and Brooke recap their Disneyland Paris trip and discuss the following highlights:
Walkable, offsite accommodations

Why the Park Hopper ticket is a necessity

How they snagged a reservation at the best restaurant (and how you can too!)

What healthy food options you can expect (including vegan and vegetarian options)

Sweet treat recommendations when inside the park

Disneyland Paris's unique differences compared to the United States parks
This episode also includes an important public service announcement for coffee lovers headed to the park... or anywhere in Europe. Tune in to find out more!
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52min
November 07, 2022 Ep. 9 - A Few of Our Favorite Things
In this episode of Balanced and Boujee, Erica and Brooke share some of their favorite things right now. This includes skincare and makeup products they are loving, new foods they have implemented into their diet, daily practices for wellness and self-care, and much more.
Check out the @balancedndboujee instagram page for more information on the episode and to find links to the products mentioned.
*The links will not provide a commission to Balanced and Boujee, but rather they are direct links to the stores where Brooke and Erica purchased these items*
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58min

FAQs about Balanced and Boujee:

How many episodes does Balanced and Boujee have?

The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.