The Birth You Wanted vs. The Birth You Got | Georgie Stevenson
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 LearnHow to process disappointment when birth doesn’t go to planReleasing guilt and shame around a C-section or unexpected deliveryReframing your birth story without judgmentCoping with grief when the birth you wanted didn’t happenFinding 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📸 InstagramTIME 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 postpartumWHO 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-BookLET’S BE FRIENDS📸 Instagram📱TiktokMY FAVOURITE STUFF💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% offSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How To Stop Feeling Stuck In Life
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 focusedWhether 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-BookLET’S BE FRIENDS📸 Instagram📱TiktokMY FAVOURITE STUFF💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% offSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Missing Step to Creating the Life You Deserve | Jasmine Elizabeth
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-BookLET’S BE FRIENDS📸 Instagram📱TiktokMY FAVOURITE STUFF💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% offSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Most People Get Motivation Completely Wrong | Tracy Harmoush
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 freedomHow to follow through even when you don’t feel like itThe truth about long-term success (it’s not what you think)Practical tools to rewire your habits for goodIf 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 TracyTIME 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 doingWHO 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-BookLET’S BE FRIENDS📸 Instagram📱TiktokMY FAVOURITE STUFF💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% offSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Change Your Life In Just 2 Minutes.
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 StevensonWHO 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-BookLET’S BE FRIENDS📸 Instagram📱TiktokMY FAVOURITE STUFF💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial🌱 Wholefoods & Supplements - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% offSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Struggling to find balance in your life and achieve your goals? Join Erika De Pellegrin on The Balance Theory, a self development podcast packed with actionable strategies to build confidence, crush your goals, unlock the life you want and transform your mindset in the process. As a lawyer who’s conquered burnout, she shares powerful tips on self-growth, productivity, and unlocking your true potential—without the guilt, overwhelm & stress that comes from trying to juggle different areas of life. The Balance Theory is a powerful approach to reframing life balance, so you can build the life you are dreaming of without compromising what matters most. Join us weekly for practical and personal tools and insights to help find your unique balance, to be inspired by guests like Kayla Itsines, Kelsey Wells, Steph Claire Smith, Laura Henshaw, KIC Founders, Sarah Davidson, Chontel Duncan, Georgie Stevenson and more.Tune in to break through barriers and start living the life you deserve!Spotify Playlists:Mindset PlaylistSelf Awareness Playlist Health + Fitness PlaylistHead on over and connect with us on our TikTok, YouTube & Instagram!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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