The Balance Era

Welcome back to The Balance Era Podcast 🫶🏼

In this episode, we’re diving deeper into the 10.0 version of you concept.  I share where the concept originated, why I prefer this over an Alter Ego, and I even share several of my own personal journal entries from the time period when I was designing my Madison 10.0 

You can truly reinvent yourself at any point in your life. I hope this episode inspires you to design the 10.0 version of you & begin creating your dream life 💗

Welcome to The Balance Era. You're right on time. 🤍

Links: 
- Becoming Her: A 30-Day Identity Journal - https://stan.store/thebalanceera/p/becoming-her-a-30day-identity-journal 

Welcome back to The Balance Era Podcast 🫶🏼

In this episode, we’re talking all about the art of reinventing yourself... because it truly is an art. We discuss the power of creating the 10.0 version of you, Neuroscience & understanding how teaching our brains who we want to become is so powerful, understanding growing pains & how to notice when it's time for a change, & so much more. 

You can truly reinvnent yourself at any point in your life. I hope this episode inspires you to design the 10.0 version of you & begin creating your dream life 💗

We’ll talk about:
- what to do when your routines aren't feeling good anymore
- the power of scripting and visualization
- creating the 10.0 version of you

& so much more 🤗

Welcome to The Balance Era. You're right on time. 🤍

🎥 Prefer to watch? Full video episodes are available on my YouTube channel, MadisonJohnson9059

Welcome back to The Balance Era Podcast 🫶🏼

In this episode, we’re talking about the "soft girl era"... specifically about the idea that you have to choose between being disciplined, hard working & driven and being intuitive, creative & "soft". We chat about balancing these two energies (sometimes referred to as feminine and masculine energy) instead of choosing one or the other.

I also share The Balance Era 4-week Habit Challenge that I am starting on October 4th. I created this challenge after realizing I was craving a bit more discipline in my routine, espeiclly when it comes to incorporating cardio into my routine. I share more about this challenge in the episode & I hope that you will join me 🥰

More information on the challenge is posted on @thebalanceeramethod Instagram account.

We’ll talk about:
- the "soft girl era" trend
- masculine vs feminine energy & why we need both
- why negotiating with yourself is a bad habit 
- The Balance Era 4-week Habit Challenge
- the rules of the challenge and the goal of this 4-week challenge

Building healthy habits that are sustainable and feel good to you is SO important. Following through with the promises that you keep to yourself is important. Building a life that feels as good as it looks is so important.

Welcome to The Balance Era. You're right on time. 🤍

🎥 Prefer to watch? Full video episodes are available on my YouTube channel, MadisonJohnson9059

Welcome back to The Balance Era Podcast 🫶🏼

In this episode, we’re talking about social media... the good & the bad. We dive in deep on mental health statistics and the loneliness epidemic that we have been facing. 

I also share the idea of a social media detox. I explain what a social media detox entails, and also share 7 different things that you can do with your time while you're on a social media detox.

We’ll talk about:
- feeling burnt out, overstimulated, and overwhelmed with social media
- feeling the most disconnected ever, yet being the most "connected"
- mental health statistics in regard to social connection
- what a social media detox is
- 7 different activities to do on your social media detox
- shutting out the noise so you can actually hear YOUR voice again

Social media is a great tool, when used properly. Being intentional about the content you consume and the time you spend on social media can truly be life changing.

Welcome to The Balance Era. You're right on time. 🤍

🎥 Prefer to watch? Full video episodes are available on my YouTube channel, MadisonJohnson9059

Welcome to Season 2 of The Balance Era! 🤍

We’re kicking off this season with a little life catch-up, where I’ve been, what’s been changing in my own health and fitness journey, and one of the biggest lessons I’ve been learning lately: healthy doesn’t have to look the same for everyone.

In this episode, we’re talking about how to build your Balance Era... one that actually fits YOUR body, YOUR goals, your lifestyle, and the season of life YOU'RE in right now.

I share some of the changes I’ve recently made to my own workouts and routines, how I’ve been finding more balance in my approach to fitness, and why I’m learning to stop measuring my version of “healthy” against what I see other people doing online.

We’ll talk about:
- defining what healthy actually means to you
- recognizing when your routines no longer serve you
- finding movement you genuinely enjoy
- letting go of the “perfect” wellness routine
- navigating comparison on social media
- creating habits that support your life

Your healthiest life doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s. This is your reminder that you’re allowed to change, evolve, and create a version of wellness that actually feels good to live.

Welcome to your Balance Era. 🤍

🎥 Prefer to watch? Full video episodes are available on my YouTube channel, MadisonJohnson9059

It’s the season one finale of The Balance Era Podcast! 

In this episode, I’m reflecting on the lessons I’ve learned from creating the first 12 episodes and the growth that came with starting this journey. I’m also diving into a powerful topic from the book The Yes Code — the 7 most common forms of self-sabotage. 

From procrastination and perfectionism to people-pleasing and neglecting self-care, we’ll explore how these patterns quietly hold us back and how to break free from them.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, behind, or caught in cycles that don’t serve you, this episode will help you recognize those habits and step into your highest self. Thank you for being part of season one — this is just the beginning of The Balance Era.

Do you ever feel like you’re behind in life — like everyone else has it figured out while you’re still trying to piece things together? In this episode of The Balance Era, we’re talking about the messy, confusing, and beautiful reality of navigating your 20s.

I share why I believe there’s no such thing as being on the “wrong path,” how every season of life (even the hard ones) serves a purpose, and why your timeline doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s.

This episode will remind you:
 ✨ You’re not late.
 ✨ You’re not lost.
 ✨ You’re exactly where you’re meant to be.

So if you’ve been questioning your direction, comparing your life to others online, or feeling stuck, this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now and take a deep breath — you are right on time for your life.

When I was 13, I loved creating content. I even had a YouTube channel — until someone told me no one would want to watch it. That one comment made me shut down my creativity and left me feeling resentful of others who were brave enough to keep going.

It wasn’t until years later, through reflection and healing, that I realized what had really happened: I had abandoned my younger self. In this episode, I share the story of how I reconnected with her, what I learned about why so many of us lose touch with who we are as kids, and practical ways you can start finding your joy again.

If you’ve ever felt like you lost yourself along the way, this episode is for you.

Are you tired of feeling like your healthy habits are just another chore on your to-do list? In this episode of The Balance Era, we’re diving into the concept of romanticizing your life and how it can completely transform the way you approach wellness.

You’ll learn what it really means to romanticize your daily routines, why this mindset shift is the secret to consistency, and how it makes a healthy lifestyle feel effortless instead of overwhelming. I’m also sharing 5 practical ways I personally romanticize my healthy habits—from morning movement rituals to turning everyday meals into mindful, aesthetic moments.

If you’re ready to fall in love with your routines and finally build habits that stick, this episode will give you the tools (and inspo) to do it. ✨

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What “romanticizing your life” really means
• Why it helps you stay consistent with your healthy lifestyle
• 5 simple but powerful ways to romanticize your wellness habits

Perfect for anyone wanting to bring more joy, ease, and balance into their health journey.

Because the way you treat yourself on your worst days defines your growth the most.

We all have bad days — the ones where motivation is low, everything feels heavy, and the easiest option is to give up on ourselves. But here’s the truth: the way you show up on your hardest days matters more than the easy ones.

In this episode, we’re diving into how to show up for yourself even when you don’t feel like it. I’ll share practical strategies to stop self-sabotage, embrace self-compassion, and take small, meaningful actions that keep you moving forward. We’ll talk about how to tell the difference between giving yourself grace and making excuses, why micro-actions build long-term consistency, and how these little choices shape your self-image.

Whether you’re struggling with fitness, routines, or just feeling stuck, this conversation will help you create momentum and remind you that you are always worth showing up for — especially on your worst days.