What if being self-aware isn’t enough to be the parent you want to be?

In this eye-opening episode, I’m joined by clinical psychologist and parenting expert Dr. Saliha Afridi to explore the often overlooked connection between self-awareness and conscious parenting.

Whether you’re a current or future parent who’s done the inner work — or you’re just beginning your self-development journey — this conversation will give you practical tools, powerful insights, and a deeper understanding of how to raise emotionally resilient, self-aware kids. And some of the tips are NOT what you would expect!

We cover:
→ When and how to start teaching self-awareness
→ The biggest mistake even mindful parents make
→ Tech, toddlers, and what actually harms your child’s brain
→ The parenting style that builds confident, grounded humans
→ Why your personal healing does impact your kids — and how to use it wisely

👶 This one’s for parents who want to break cycles, raise better humans, and stay true to themselves in the process.

Previous episode with Dr Saliha

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TIME STAMPS

(00:00) Introduction

(03:56) When and how do we start teaching our kids self awareness?

(10:51) Being a parent is not a role, it’s an archetype 

(13:33) Can we lose ourselves to parenthood?

(17:53) Can we help children have NO limiting beliefs?

(19:17) Social Media use with kids

(25:20) The Super Peer parents have to deal with

(28:40) Should you let your toddler watch TV?

(35:13) 3 parenting styles + the one you SHOULD adopt

(50:45) The most harmful thing to kids

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!

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▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon

▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge

▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book

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If you've ever felt lost, stuck, or like you're falling behind because you haven’t “found your purpose,” this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation with Rhea Jacobs, we unpack the real truth about purpose — and why the pressure to find it might be what’s holding you back.

👉 You’ll discover:

• Why your purpose doesn’t need to be one big thing
• A practical exercise to gain clarity
• The 4 personality types that shape your purpose
• How purpose evolves as you do
• Insights from ancient wisdom and modern science

Whether you’re in a season of uncertainty or looking to realign with what really matters, this episode will shift your mindset and help you move forward with confidence.

🧠 This isn’t your typical “find your why” chat — it’s a deep, real, and refreshing take on purpose.

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TIME STAMPS

(00:00) Introduction

(04:00) Is purpose one thing we need to define?

(08:27) Practical Exercise to find your purpose

(10:10) What if my purpose isn’t something grand for the whole world?

(11:50) 4 personality types that dictates your purpose

(16:50) How do you keep or find your purpose whilst you’re growing / changing

(19:14) What did you do when you identified a purpose you had to part with?

(23:56) What can Ancient Traditions teach us about purpose?

(27:56) What does science have to say about purpose?

(32:05) How do you deal with fear in purpose?

(36:20) One take away for listeners

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

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Welcome to Day 5 of your 5-Day Life Audit.

his series is designed to help you pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters — so you can move forward with clarity and intention.

In today’s episode, we’re focusing on:

👉 Pulling together everything from the past four days to create a powerful, personalized action plan — one that aligns with your core values, vision, and next chapter.

You’ll walk away with:

– Clear prompts to reflect on your daily reality

– A simple action step to reset or improve

– A mindset shift to support long-term change

This is more than a productivity check-in — it’s a realignment with who you’re becoming.

📌 Missed a day? Start from the beginning 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

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

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Welcome to Day 4 of your 5-Day Life Audit.

This series is designed to help you pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters — so you can move forward with clarity and intention.

In today’s episode, we’re focusing on:

👉 Taking inventory of your physical environment — and how it’s either supporting or sabotaging your energy. You’ll be challenged to refresh your space so it reflects the clarity, focus, or peace you want to create.

You’ll walk away with:

– Clear prompts to reflect on your daily reality

– A simple action step to reset or improve

– A mindset shift to support long-term change

This is more than a productivity check-in — it’s a realignment with who you’re becoming.

📌 Missed a day? Start from the beginning 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

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

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Welcome to Day 3 of your 5-Day Life Audit.

This series is designed to help you pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters — so you can move forward with clarity and intention.

In today’s episode, we’re focusing on:

👉 Evaluating what (and who) you consume daily — from social media to conversations — and intentionally curating inputs that uplift, inspire, and align with the version of you that you’re stepping into.

You’ll walk away with:

– Clear prompts to reflect on your daily reality

– A simple action step to reset or improve

– A mindset shift to support long-term change

This is more than a productivity check-in — it’s a realignment with who you’re becoming.

📌 Missed a day? Start from the beginning here.

MORE EPS ON SETTING BOUNDARIES:

- Recommendation 1

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- Recommendation 3

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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Welcome to Day 2 of your 5-Day Life Audit.

This series is designed to help you pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters — so you can move forward with clarity and intention.

In today’s episode, we’re focusing on:

👉 Taking a deep look at your current habits — which ones support your growth, and which ones might be silently holding you back. You’ll leave with simple steps to reinforce the good and gently release the rest.

You’ll walk away with:

– Clear prompts to reflect on your daily reality– A simple action step to reset or improve– A mindset shift to support long-term change

This is more than a productivity check-in — it’s a realignment with who you’re becoming.

📌 Missed Day 1? Start from the beginning 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

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MY FAVOURITE STUFF

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

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

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Welcome to Day 1 of your 5-Day Life Audit.

This 5 day miniseries is designed to help you pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters — so you can move forward with clarity and intention.

In today’s episode, we’re focusing on:

👉 Identifying and upgrading the personal systems that are (or aren’t) helping you show up for your goals — from your morning routine to your digital clutter.

You’ll walk away with:

– Clear prompts to reflect on your daily reality

– A simple action step to reset or improve

– A mindset shift to support long-term change

This is more than a productivity check-in — it’s a realignment with who you’re becoming.

Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss the next 4 days to complete the Life Audit with us!

5 Systems Video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/4HuZpohdUWY

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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Want to feel more confident in your everyday life, work, or relationships? 

In this special compilation episode, I’m sharing 5 powerful confidence lessons shared by past guests — insights that I wish I heard years ago. These aren’t your typical surface-level tips. Each one is a mindset shift that quietly changes everything.

Whether you struggle with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, or just want to show up more powerfully, these guest moments will help you build real, lasting confidence from the inside out.

🔑 In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What confident people actually do differently
• Why backing yourself is more important than being perfect
• How to let go of the fear of being seen
• The surprising mindset that builds unshakable self-worth
• Real stories that prove confidence is built — not born

🎧 These are 5 standout moments you’ll want to revisit anytime you need a boost.

TIME STAMPS

(00:00) Lesson 1 - Saana

(05:03) Lesson 2 - Nimi

(10:10) Lesson 3 - Ellie

(13:34) Lesson 4 - Sureena

(17:19) Lesson 5 - Davina

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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These aren’t your average tips. This episode is packed with 8 powerful, perspective-shifting truths that will help you see your life in a whole new light. Whether you're feeling stuck, searching for clarity, or just need a dose of inspiration — these lessons are here to realign your mindset and elevate your growth.

🎯 Expect honest wake-up calls, empowering shifts, and reminders you didn’t know you needed.

🔔 If something resonates, hit subscribe for more real talk on confidence, self-growth, and balance.

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Thank you to London Dairy, the sponsors of today's episode. This is your reminder to carve out a moment just for you today! Join me and my London Dairy ice cream tub on the couch for that self-care mmmm moment.

TIME STAMPS

(00:00) 1 - Najwa Zebian

(01:54) 2- Naila Nazer

(04:29) 3 - Annalie Howling

(08:00) 4- Nimi Mehta

(10:53) 5 - Sheen Gurrib

(13:10) 6 - Giuliano Gonzalez

(15:04) 7 - Rochelle Fox

(15:32) 8 - Erika De Pellegrin (episode with Kelsey Wells)

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

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MY FAVOURITE STUFF

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

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

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Are you constantly overcommitting, people-pleasing, or feeling drained — but don’t know how to stop?


These 7 quick breakthrough moments will help you finally learn how to say “no” without the guilt … so you can protect your energy, set better boundaries, and reclaim your time.

This isn’t just advice - it’s a compilation of real, raw moments from past episodes that hit deep and shift your mindset fast.

🎯 If you’ve ever:


✔️ Said “yes” when you really meant “no”


✔️ Felt guilty for putting yourself first


✔️ Struggled to hold boundaries with work, family, or friends

…this video is for you.

Watch this and feel empowered to start saying no — with confidence, clarity, and zero guilt.

TIME STAMPS & FEATURED EPISODES:

(00:00) Lesson 1 - Annalie Howling

(02:44) Lesson 2- Najwa Zebian

(05:27) Lesson 3 - Nimi Mehta

(08:58) Lesson 4 - Erika De Pellegrin

(10:38) Lesson 5 - Kelsey Wells

(11:41) Lesson 6 - Davina Rankin

(13:21) Lesson 7 - Erika De Pellegrin

LONDON DAIRY

Thank you to London Dairy, the sponsors of today's episode. This is your reminder to carve out a moment just for you today! Join me and my London Dairy ice cream tub on the couch for that self-care mmmm moment.

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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