We all go through seasons where life changes, again and again. Whether it’s becoming a parent, finding confidence, learning about money or figuring out who you are beyond your career, this conversation with Kayla Itsines dives deep into what her evolution has really looked like.

From finding confidence on stage and handling online negativity, to postpartum recovery and redefining balance between pregnancy, post partum, being online, fitness, family, and wealth - Kayla opens up in a way she never has before.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m trying to find myself again” or felt like your confidence disappeared somewhere along the way… this episode will remind you it’s never gone, it just needs to be rebuilt in this new season of life, along with some personal insights into Kayla’s own journey.

#KaylaItsines #Confidence #Reinvention #TheBalanceTheory #PostpartumJourney #SelfGrowth #LifeChange #Motherhood #FitnessMotivation #FindingYourself

TIME STAMPS

(01:37) Introduction

(02:51) Confidence to be on stage?

(06:27) Dealing with negativity online

(10:17) Kayla has never shared this…

(16:07) Honest recovery from pregnancy

(21:57) “Bounce back”?

(25:10) What do men get wrong with advising fitness in pregnancy?

(27:37) How have you diversified your wealth?

(29:47) The “Kayla Tax”

(31:45) If we removed fitness from your life, what would you be doing?

(34:35) Confidence in the gym

(36:03) Do you think we need to parent boys and girls differently?

(40:07) Raising kids different to the previous generation?

(43:45) Rapid Fire Qs

📸 Connect with our guest on IG here

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-Book

LET’S BE FRIENDS

📸 Instagram

📱Tiktok

MY FAVOURITE STUFF

💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial

🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off

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In a world where AI is evolving faster than our job titles, staying relevant is no longer optional, it’s survival. In this powerful conversation, Maha Abouelenein, a global communications strategist who’s worked with Gary Vee, Google, Netflix, and even the Prime Minister of Egypt, reveals what it truly takes to stay valuable, confident, and irreplaceable in the modern world.

🎙️ We unpack:

• Why your degree and job title no longer matter
• The #1 skill that can’t be automated (and how to master it)
• How to build confidence that makes you unforgettable
• The mindset shift to stop “waiting” for opportunities and start creating them
• How to communicate so people want to work with you
• The real reason some people stay relevant and others fade out

If you’ve ever felt like your skills are expiring, this episode will reignite your edge and remind you that your ability to communicate, adapt, and connect is your greatest competitive advantage.

TIME STAMPS

(01:33) Introduction

(03:33) What does it actually mean to be self reliant?

(08:33) How do we stop waiting for what we want?

(13:33) How to do a Time audit of your life

(15:06) How to manage my time?

(21:17) How did you work with the Prime Minister of Egypt

(27:33) The SECRET to opening doors for yoursel

(28:40) How do you create value in your networks? JOB or BUSINESS!

(35:43) Why do you need to network if you have a stable job?

(40:07) How do you craft a one liner about yourself?

(46:33) Bringing Netflix to MENA

(51:03) 7 rules of Self Reliance

7 Rules of Self Reliance Book

Time Audit Workshop

Networking Pro PDF

Connect with Maha

📸 Instagram

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!

LET’S BE FRIENDS

📸 Instagram

📱Tiktok

MY FAVOURITE STUFF

💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial

🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory.

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Thinking about leaving your 9–5 but not sure where to start? 💭

In this episode, Erika sits down with Erim Kaur, entrepreneur, influencer, and founder of BY ERIM, to talk about what it really takes to build a business from scratch and whether entrepreneurship is actually right for you.

From getting fired eight times to building a global haircare brand, Erim shares the honest truth about the entrepreneurial journey, from finding your purpose to knowing when to take the leap.

✨ In this episode:

– How to know if you’re meant for a 9–5 or ready to start your own business

– The mindset difference between entrepreneurs and careerists

– How Erim turned rejection and loss into her purpose

– Why she’s 50/50 about having an online (influencer) personality and whether you should too

– How to decide what kind of business to start

– The story behind BY ERIM and its powerful meaning

** Bonus Segment: Hair Tips & Healthy Hair Secrets - whether you’re in your postpartum journey, struggling with hair quality, or just curious about her signature hair oil, these tips are not to be missed.

💡 If you’ve ever wondered whether to stay in your stable job or take the leap into your dream business, this conversation will give you inspiration and insight into how Erim found the clarity, courage, and perspective to make her next move, to inspire you to take yours.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST

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🎁 Use BALANCE10 for 10% off at BYERIM

TIME STAMPS

(01:13) Introduction

(05:15) Advice for starting a YouTube Channel

(07:34) Behind the scenes of successful YT Channel

(10:41) The true meaning of productivity everyday

(12:44) The Balance Theory explained

(14:31) New way to manage your to-Do Lists

(17:05) How motherhood has changed productivity

(22:59) 2 min rule to save 20 hours a week

(25:06) Tips for procrastination

(27:29) Struggling with surrendering / control

(29:59) Is AI good for productivity or are we cheating by using it?

(32:54) MUST USE AI Apps you didn’t know about

(38:48) Why I don’t tell people what I’ve achieved anymore

❤️ If you loved this episode, check out this one next!

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!

LET’S BE FRIENDS

📸 Instagram

📱Tiktok

MY FAVOURITE STUFF

💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial

🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory.

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Life not going to plan? Sick of things not working out the way you imagined?

Here’s the truth: your “perfect plan” will fail. But that doesn’t mean you will.

In this powerful conversation with Amina, we break down the myths of control, why obsessing over the “perfect path” keeps you stuck, and how to actually win when life takes unexpected turns.

🔑 What You’ll Learn

• Why your perfect plan will never go the way you expect
• How to adapt and win when life throws curveballs
• The truth about productivity (and why you’re measuring it wrong)
• How to know which season of productivity you’re in
• Tools and rules to finally take control of your time
• bonus: Is AI going to take all our jobs!?

From career shifts and finding balance at work, to redefining productivity and embracing motherhood’s lessons, Amina shares hard-won insights that will challenge your assumptions and open your eyes to a new way forward.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated, stuck, or like you’re constantly “behind” in life — this episode is for you.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST

📸 Instagram

TIME STAMPS

(01:13) Introduction

(05:15) Advice for starting a YouTube Channel

(07:34) Behind the scenes of successful YT Channel

(10:41) The true meaning of productivity everyday

(12:44) The Balance Theory explained

(14:31) New way to manage your to-Do Lists

(17:05) How motherhood has changed productivity

(22:59) 2 min rule to save 20 hours a week

(25:06) Tips for procrastination

(27:29) Struggling with surrendering / control

(29:59) Is AI good for productivity or are we cheating by using it?

(32:54) MUST USE AI Apps you didn’t know about

(38:48) Why I don’t tell people what I’ve achieved anymore

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-Book

LET’S BE FRIENDS

📸 Instagram

📱Tiktok

MY FAVOURITE STUFF

💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial

🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory.

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If you keep feeling drained in your relationships — like you're giving more than you get — this episode will shift everything.

Whether it’s friendships, family, or your partner, there’s one powerful mindset that can help you protect your energy, create emotional balance, and stop feeling responsible for everyone else’s reactions or effort.

💭 In this episode:

– Why some relationships always feel unbalanced

– How to stop over-giving without guilt

– What it means to truly meet people where you are

– The small shifts that create powerful emotional boundaries

If you’ve ever thought:

– "Why am I always the one trying?"

– "I feel so emotionally drained after seeing them."

– "Why don’t they get me?"

…this conversation will empower you to show up with clarity, protect your peace, and build healthier connections.

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-Book

LET’S BE FRIENDS

📸 Instagram

📱Tiktok

MY FAVOURITE STUFF

💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial

🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off

#relationships #boundaries #selfdevelopment #mindsetshift #emotionalhealth #balance

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory.

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High-performing women know how to hustle — but what happens when that constant push starts blocking the very life you want?

In this powerful conversation with Nadia Zaal — mother, entrepreneur, and leader, we explore why ambitious women secretly struggle to access their feminine energy. We unpack the hidden blocks that keep us in overdrive, the stigma around slowing down, and how learning to let go can actually open the doors to deeper success, balance, and fulfillment.

🔑 We chat:

• Why high-performing women stay stuck in masculine energy
• The hidden cost of always “pushing” for results
• How to soften into feminine energy without losing ambition
• The power of yielding, surrender, and receiving
• How motherhood can transform the way we approach success

If you’ve ever felt like you can’t switch off, that surrender equals weakness, or that you’re “too busy to relax", this episode is for you.

🌸 True success isn’t about doing more ... it’s about being aligned.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST

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TIME STAMPS

(01:14) Introduction

(06:44) Don’t start a business at THIS moment

(09:48) Does balance exist for you?

(11:22) What did you unlearn?

(14:53) Your masculine energy is ruining your fertility

(26:25) How has motherhood changed the way you show up in business?

(33:04) Why the education system is failing our children

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-Book

LET’S BE FRIENDS

📸 Instagram

📱Tiktok

MY FAVOURITE STUFF

💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial

🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory.

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The birth you wanted vs. the birth you got ... For so many mums, that gap is filled with disappointment, guilt, and even grief.

In this deeply honest conversation, we share our own birth stories — from placenta previa and breech presentations, to unexpected C-sections and the heavy judgments that followed. We open up about the stigma, the shame, and the heartbreak of a birth that doesn’t go the way you imagined… and how to begin healing from it.

Whether you had an unwanted C-section, felt robbed of the birth you dreamed of, or are struggling to reframe the disappointment — this episode will remind you that you are not alone.

What You’ll Learn

• How to process disappointment when birth doesn’t go to plan
• Releasing guilt and shame around a C-section or unexpected delivery
• Reframing your birth story without judgment
• Coping with grief when the birth you wanted didn’t happen
• Finding strength and intention in postpartum healing

🤍 If you’ve ever felt let down by your birth experience — this conversation is for you. You didn’t fail. And you are not alone.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST

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TIME STAMPS

(00:00) introduction

(00:35) Georgie’s Birth Story

(06:30) Erika’s Birth Story

(07:25) Coming to terms with having a C-section (judgments, stigma, disapointments etc)

(13:50) Reframing disappointment 

(19:28) Intention with postpartum

(26:00) Advice to high performers for ‘just being a mum’ emotions

(29:57) Advice for mums postpartum

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-Book

LET’S BE FRIENDS

📸 Instagram

📱Tiktok

MY FAVOURITE STUFF

💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial

🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory.

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If you’ve been feeling stuck, unmotivated, or like life just isn’t moving forward — this episode is for you.

In just a few minutes, I’ll share one powerful question that can completely shift your mindset, spark self-accountability, and reignite momentum in your life. No fluff, no long-winded pep talks — just a simple but confronting reflection that can change everything.

✨ In this episode:


– Why you might feel like nothing is changing


– The difference between wanting goals and showing up for them


– How to reconnect with your drive and purpose


– A question that cuts through the noise and gets you focused

Whether you're waiting for motivation, clarity, or a breakthrough — start here. Sometimes, all it takes is one question to realign and reset.

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-Book

LET’S BE FRIENDS

📸 Instagram

📱Tiktok

MY FAVOURITE STUFF

💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial

🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory.

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Are you settling without even realising it? 💭

So many of us hold back from asking for what we truly want - in life, love, and business, and end up living smaller than we deserve. This episode will open your eyes to the hidden reasons why you never get what you want … and the mindset shifts you need to finally change that.

✨ Inside this conversation, we unpack:

* How to build the confidence to create life on your own terms

* Breaking free from tying your worth to your output

* What it means if you’re living someone else’s life

* How to ask for what you want without guilt

* The truth about standards, money, and relationships (yes, we talk about the “if he was broke, I wouldn’t choose him” moment 👀)

* Why success isn’t about working harder and how to create financial freedom

* Becoming your own backup plan (so you never feel trapped again)

This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, “fine where they are,” or afraid to ask for more - consider this the sign you’ve been waiting for.

🔑 You deserve more. You deserve a life that feels yours. And it all starts here.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST

📸 Instagram

TIME STAMPS

(01:00) Introduction

(03:04) How do you find the confidence to create life on your own terms?

(09:15) How did you get over your worth being tied to your output?

(12:08) What if you’re living someone else’s life?

(16:03) How do you ask for what you want (guilt free)?

(18:56) If he was broke, I wouldn’t choose him

(31:19) The biggest unlock for financial and business success

(33:03) How did you make your first 10k?

(35:25) How to be your own backup plan

(40:35) Why is making more $ not about working harder?

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-Book

LET’S BE FRIENDS

📸 Instagram

📱Tiktok

MY FAVOURITE STUFF

💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial

🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory.

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Still waiting to “feel motivated” before making a change? In this powerful conversation with Tracy Harmoush, we reveal why motivation is overrated and the real skill you need to create lasting change in your life.

If you’ve ever started strong only to fall off track, struggled with discipline, or felt stuck chasing your goals, this episode will flip the way you think about success forever. Tracy shares her proven approach to building unshakable discipline, creating freedom through structure, and shifting your mindset so you can finally achieve what you want, without relying on fleeting bursts of motivation.

💡 You can expect:

• Why motivation is unreliable (and how to break free from it)
• The mindset shift that turns discipline into freedom
• How to follow through even when you don’t feel like it
• The truth about long-term success (it’s not what you think)
• Practical tools to rewire your habits for good

If you’re ready to stop starting over and start building a life you can be proud of, this podcast is for you! 

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST

📸 Instagram

👉🏽Previous episode with Tracy

TIME STAMPS

(01:24) Introduction

(03:00) What is mindset?

(05:44) How do you work out your mindset?

(12:04) What did you have to unlearn?

(14:46) What do people get wrong when it comes to discipline?

(16:48) What role does motivation play?

(23:43) Balancing wanting to be traditional woman and a boss woman

(31:24) Why do we label THESE relationships as “toxic”?

(41:51) Dealing with friction from just being, rather than doing

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-Book

LET’S BE FRIENDS

📸 Instagram

📱Tiktok

MY FAVOURITE STUFF

💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial

🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.