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.

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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!

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▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon

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▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book

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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

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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.

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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!

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👉🏽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.

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Feeling stuck? Waiting for the “right time” to finally start living your life?

This episode is the sign you’ve been waiting for. This video will gift you a powerful mindset shift that will change the course of your life … without needing a grand plan or perfect timing.

🎯 If you’ve been:


– Feeling lost, unmotivated, or delayed in life


– Waiting for clarity or the perfect moment to act


– Craving a reset or mindset boost

...this is your sign.

All you need is 2 minutes. Today’s the day everything changes.

Episode with Georgie Stevenson

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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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!

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 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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🎥 Previous Episodes - First Episode and Second Episode

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

▶︎ 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 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

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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