The Balance Theory

What do you do when everyone doubts you? When every door seems to close in your face? When the people around you don’t believe in your dreams? Ellie Gonsalves knows this struggle all too well. Before becoming an internationally successful model, every agency in Australia rejected her. Instead of giving up, she built her own path—on her own terms.

In this episode, Ellie opens up about:

✅ The rejection that almost broke her—but fueled her success

✅ How to stop waiting for permission and create your own opportunities

✅ Why tall poppy syndrome in Australia made her feel stuck

✅ The mindset shifts that helped her overcome self-doubt

✅ How to deal with negativity and keep growing despite resistance

If you’ve ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or doubted, this conversation will hit home. Success doesn’t come from waiting for approval—it comes from backing yourself, even when no one else does.

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TIME STAMPS

(00:00) Introduction

(02:36) Ellie’s journey

(09:48) Working with your husband

(14:00) Boundaries in marriage 

(15:41) What is a dream we are sold and told?

(20:10) How do you define your happiness?

(22:06) Why are people so invested in other people’s decisions!?

(25:07) How do you manage other people’s negativity?

(30:34) Self doubt in Ellie’s career (30:34) + 22s

(34:37) How did you feel being on the Super Bowl?

(40:33) What did the Super Bowl do for your career?

(45:03) Put yourself in a different environment

(47:38) Making time as an Ambassador of Australia Zoo

THE STUDIO 🎥

We filmed this incredible conversation in the beautiful Pivotal Conversations Studio on the Gold Coast, Australia. Check them out if you're looking for high quality production, we couldn't recommend them enough: https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/ | Studio Instagram 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!

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Today's podcast With Georgie Stevenson, host of the Rise & Conquer Podcast is all about how to Unlearn Limiting Beliefs and Manifest the Life You Want🎙

In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Georgie Stevenson, ex-lawyer turned entrepreneur and mindset mentor, to uncover the keys to breaking free from limiting beliefs and creating the life you truly desire. She dives into the hard truths about unlearning societal expectations, doing identity work, and shifting your energy as a working mum.

Key topics we cover:

✨ The beliefs you need to unlearn to stop holding yourself back

✨ How to do identity work and discover your true self

✨ Why working harder doesn’t equal making more money

✨ The simple yet powerful formula for manifesting your dreams

✨ Common blocks to manifestation and how to overcome them

✨ How to know if the life you’re chasing is truly what you want

This episode is packed with practical tips, mindset shifts, and actionable advice to help you break free from self-sabotage and align with the life you’ve always wanted.

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TIME STAMPS

(01:48) Introduction

(03:03) Origin Story - uni, law, leaving

(06:54) What did you have to unlearn?

(09:48) How do we do identity work?

(14:53) You don’t have to work hard to make money

(24:55) Changing energy to be a working mum

(35:03) Simple manifesting formula

(40:59) Biggest blocks to manifesting

(44:33) Is what you want is what you want?

THE STUDIO 🎥

We filmed this incredible conversation in the beautiful Pivotal Conversations Studio on the Gold Coast, Australia. Check them out if you're looking for high quality production, we couldn't recommend them enough: https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/ | Studio Instagram here

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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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Why do so many people set goals but never actually achieve them? The answer isn’t just about taking action—it’s about taking the right kind of action.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why traditional yearly goal-setting often fails and how I’ve found a better way to turn big dreams into reality. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by massive goals (like running a 10k, saving $40k, or reading 12 books), this is for you.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

✅ The critical mistake most people make when setting goals (and how to avoid it)

✅ Why breaking your year into 4 mini-years can completely transform your results

✅ How to stop feeling stuck & start making consistent, measurable progress

✅ A simple system to take your biggest goals & make them actionable, practical, and achievable

✅ Plus, a bonus tip to keep your momentum strong & avoid falling off track

Plus you’ll get a FREE 12 week year template to follow.

If you’re tired of setting goals only to lose steam a few weeks in, this episode will give you the tools to stay focused, motivated & on track.

MENTIONS

FREE 12 Week Year Goal Setting Template 

6 Goal Setting Mistakes episodes

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TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Introduction

(01:31) What is a 12 week goal setting system plan?

(03:12) Step 1

(04:08) Step 2

(04:56) Step 3

(06:00) Step 4

(08:05) Step 5

(12:43) Bonus Tips

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!

📸 My personal IG

RESOURCES

▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon

▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge

▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book

LET’S BE FRIENDS

📸 Instagram

📱Tiktok

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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with John Pearce, the newest Purple Wiggle and former member of the internationally renowned Justice Crew. John shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming part of one of the most beloved children's entertainment groups in the world. But it wasn’t always smooth sailing—he opens up about battling self-doubt, and the challenges of juggling an unconventional career with being a family man and father.

John reveals what it took to land his dream job as the Purple Wiggle, a path that was anything but traditional. This episode is packed with powerful lessons about overcoming fear, pursuing unconventional opportunities, and embracing the messy, beautiful journey of growth.

TIME STAMPS

(00:00) Trailer / Introduction

(02:55) What did John want to be when he grew up?

(06:17) How did you get a job as a Wiggle?

(13:51) John’s struggles with self-doubt

(15:48) The story behind “Strong John”

(18:51) Does John still get nervous on camera?

(21:52) What having balance means to John as a performer & father

(25:19) John’s advice for pursuing unconventional careers

(29:57) The challenges John and Jessie faced while having a baby

(34:13) How becoming a dad changed John’s priorities & outlook on life

(37:39) Bringing family onto the Wiggles set

(40:53) The story behind purple—did he have a say?

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THE STUDIO 🎥

We filmed this incredible conversation in the beautiful I Want It Yesterday studio in Sydney, Australia. Check them out if you're looking for high quality production, we couldn't recommend them enough:

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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!

📸 My personal 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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In this episode, we dive into the incredible story of Chontel Duncan—a fitness icon, entrepreneur, and mother of 5 kids — who shares her unique art of balancing motherhood, business, and self-care. From starting with nothing and building a thriving fitness empire, to managing the emotional challenges of mom guilt, people-pleasing tendencies, and postpartum struggles, she opens up about what it really takes to pursue your passions while raising a family.

 Key Takeaways:

💡Learn how to manage the guilt of being a working mom without feeling like you’re compromising your family or your dreams.

💡Discover why people-pleasing can drain your energy and how to break free from the cycle.

💡Gain practical strategies for staying committed to your fitness goals in 2025, even with a busy schedule.

💡Understand the unspoken realities of postpartum recovery and the mental resilience it requires.

This episode is perfect for mums who feel torn between their family and their passions, fitness enthusiasts looking for motivation, or anyone who wants to hear a raw and authentic story about resilience, ambition, and balance.

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TIME STAMPS

(00:00) Trailer / Intro

(02:26) Chontel’s Origin story

(08:43) Letting go of people on the journey

(12:41) People Pleasing

(14:58) How do you balance doing it all?

(22:41) Dealing with guilt for choosing work over your kids

(31:10) How do we stick to our Fitness Goals in 2025 

(39:06) Aftermath of Pregnancy

(45:29) Mental struggles 

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 - https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/ 

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As the year comes to an end, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect. In this podcast, we’ll dive into 5 powerful questions you MUST ask yourself to get grounded & make sense of 2024 to set yourself up for a strong and purposeful 2025.

If you’ve been feeling like time is slipping away or wondering how to make next year more intentional, this video is for you. These thought-provoking questions will help you uncover what worked, what didn’t, and what you truly want to focus on in the year ahead.

TIME STAMPS

(00:00) Introduction

(02:08) Question 1

(03:37) Question 2

(04:50) Question 3

(06:56) Question 4

(08:01) Question 5

(09:27) Announcement

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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!

📸 My personal IG - https://www.instagram.com/erikadpelle/

RESOURCES

▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon

▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge

▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book

LET’S BE FRIENDS

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/ 

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🌍 My website - https://thebalancetheorypodcast.com/ 

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Adult friendships, why are they so hard? Are we looking at it the wrong way? Is it us, or is it that we are surrounded by toxic people? And what about those "default" friends that have been around for so long but don't really align with us anymore, how do we navigate those?

I had the same questions! So today I invited two friends of mine, Nimi & Rhea to discuss these questions in detail. The 3 of us have had varying experiences with friendship and each bring some different thoughts and input to the topic! A jam packed episode with lots of practical tips you won't want to miss.

TIME STAMPS

(00:00) Introduction

(01:30) What was friendship like for you growing up?

(05:27) Is it hard to make friends as an adult?

(10:11) Do you need different friends for different reasons?

(14:29) Do gut instincts lie with people?

(18:54) How to manage old friends that fall out of alignment

(30:30) How to do nothing over the holidays WITHOUT guilt

CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS

📸 Rhea

📸 Nimi

👉🏽 My FREE Work Life Balance Workshop

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!

📸 My personal IG - https://www.instagram.com/erikadpelle/

RESOURCES

▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon

▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge

▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book

LET’S BE FRIENDS

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/ 

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🌍 My website - https://thebalancetheorypodcast.com/ 

👋 Join our Telegram - https://t.me/+FwZELsF-OhdkOTNl 

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Are you constantly working on your goals, your vision, the next version you want to be, and your dream life, but feel like its taking forever or not happening at all?! I know that can feel so frustrating, demotivating and the impatience ... don't get me started!

In this podcast, I'm going to break down the 6 ways you, yes you, might be blocking your dream life – and the worst part is, you might not even realising it! But don't worry because there are simple shifts that can completely change everything & they're free to implement!

Interview with Nimi Mehta here

TIME STAMPS

(00:00) Introduction

(01:52) Block 1

(05:20) Block 2

(07:46) Block 3

(10:05) Block 4

(11:47) Block 5

(13:12) Block 6

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!

📸 My personal IG - https://www.instagram.com/erikadpelle/

RESOURCES

▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon

▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge

▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book

LET’S BE FRIENDS

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/ 

📱Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast 

🌍 My website - https://thebalancetheorypodcast.com/ 

👋 Join our Telegram - https://t.me/+FwZELsF-OhdkOTNl 

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Is all the money you’re spending on skincare necessary? Are there cheaper or FREE ways to do it better? Are there easy things to take out of your diet or add in that would work better than any topical cream? Today I am joined by Maria Marlowe to get answers to all these questions & more (peep our Time stamps below for all the topics you can expect)!

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TIME STAMPS

(00:00) Introduction 

(04:21) Tips for Healthy Eating

(06:43) How to wash veggies?

(08:29) Are elimination diets helpful or harmful?

(11:37) What should we be eating?

(17:06) Main things to add to & remove from diet

(19:21) tips for longterm success with diet changes

(22:05) Is protein at breakfast necessary?

(27:07) Is less “more” when it comes to skincare?

(30:00) Do we need to be worried about indoor pollution?

(32:38) Reversing Grey Hair!?

(37:53) Does hydration matter for skin?

(39:12) Are probiotics a wellness scam? 

(43:52) Is Botox actually preventative?

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!

📸 My personal IG - https://www.instagram.com/erikadpelle/

RESOURCES

▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon

▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge

▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book

LET’S BE FRIENDS

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/ 

📱Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast 

🌍 My website - https://thebalancetheorypodcast.com/ 

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Do you wish there were just some simple things you could add to your daily life that would make everything easier – from your dedication to your health, to your organisation, to your time management and your energy? Well I have great news for you. Because In this ep, I’m going to share 8 life hacks that completely made me get my life together - not exaggerating!! These simple changes boosted my discipline, productivity, and health—and the best part is, they’re easy to implement, you can start from the end of the episode and they have a massive impact.

IN THIS EPISODE

Interview with Dr Saliha Afridi

My FREE Work Life Balance Workshop

Goal Setting System E-Book

Apps Mentioned: MWU, Sunsama & Calendly

TIME STAMPS

(00:00) Introduction

(02:17) Life Hack 1

(04:16) Life Hack 2

(06:00) Life Hack 3

(07:27) Life Hack 4

(10:03) Life Hack 5

(13:00) Life Hack 6

(15:27) Life Hack 7

(18:12) Life Hack 8

(19:02) BONUS: 3 Apps I use 

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!

📸 My personal IG - https://www.instagram.com/erikadpelle/

RESOURCES

▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon

▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge

▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book

LET’S BE FRIENDS

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/ 

📱Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast 

🌍 My website - https://thebalancetheorypodcast.com/ 

👋 Join our Telegram - https://t.me/+FwZELsF-OhdkOTNl 

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