

The Balance Theory
Erika De Pellegrin
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 Playlist
Self Awareness Playlist
Health + Fitness Playlist
Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok, YouTube & Instagram!
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 Playlist
Self Awareness Playlist
Health + Fitness Playlist
Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok, YouTube & Instagram!
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Mar 29, 2026 • 1h 4min
Manifest Your Dream Life Faster (Without Working Harder) | Regan Hillyer
What if the reason you’re not living your dream life yet isn’t because you’re not working hard enough… but because you’re focusing on the wrong things?
In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with manifestation expert and entrepreneur Regan Hillyer to break down what actually creates results and why working harder is often the biggest misconception holding you back.
This is not about wishful thinking or surface-level manifestation. It’s about understanding your internal programming, shifting your emotional state, and learning how to align your actions with the life you actually want.If you’ve ever felt like:
“I know I’m capable of more, but I don’t know where to start”
“I’m doing everything right… but nothing is changing”
“I don’t have enough time, money, or resources yet”
this conversation will challenge that and give you a new way to approach creating your dream life.
🔑 What We Cover:
- Why working harder is NOT the answer to building your dream life
- The hidden beliefs that keep you stuck in the same reality
- How to stop living on autopilot and start creating intentionally
- Practical steps to manifest your exact dream life
- The role of emotional state in attracting opportunities
- How successful people actually think differently about growth and success
You don't want to miss this episode. It literally felt like magic sitting in it!
LINKS
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CONNECT
📸 Instagram
TIME STAMPS
(01:51) Introduction
(08:44) How do we start to create change in our life?
(13:12) Practical tips to manifest your exact dream life
(14:28) How to change your emotional state to manigest what you want
(18:16) Set Manifestation Alarms
(21:42) How do we manifest with our wounds there?
(26:32) Manifesting $1 million in 8 months
(33:22) Do I need to be patient or course correct?
(40:08) How to deadlines work with manifesting?
(42:55) Whats the most common money block?
(45:14) MUST TRY: Vision beyond Vision
(50:48) Can we borrow from our future self?
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
⭐ Substack
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Mar 22, 2026 • 47min
What to Stop Saying Yes To (If You Want a Better Life)
What if the reason you feel constantly busy, overwhelmed, or pulled in every direction is because you’re saying yes to the wrong things?
In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with Christine Assouad - author, serial entrepreneur, investor on Shark Tank Lebanon, and founder behind multiple ventures including Dunkin’ Lebanon and Semsom. She has mentored thousands of women across the Middle East and beyond and recently released her book The Power to Say Yes, which explores how learning to say yes to yourself can transform your life and career.
In this conversation, Christine shares what she has learned from mentoring thousands of women, why so many ambitious people struggle with guilt and overcommitment, and how to become intentional about where your time, energy, and attention go.
This episode dives into the tension between being capable and feeling obliged, why energy management matters more than time management, and how to start designing a life aligned with what actually matters to you.
What We Cover
• Why so many people say yes to everyone except themselves
• The hidden difference between being capable and feeling obligated
• The Wheel of Life exercise to understand what truly matters
• Why many ambitious women feel burnt out despite doing everything “right”
• The importance of energy management, not just time management
• How saying yes to one opportunity can shape an entirely different life path
• Why guilt often holds people back from pursuing what they want
• The smallest “yes” you can start with today to reclaim control of your life
This episode could be the one that powerfully changes your life. Make sure to share it with a friend if someone came to mind during the episode!
CONNECT
📸 Instagram
📚 The Power to Say YES!
TIME STAMPS
(00:34) Introduction
(03:16) Saying Yes to Everyone But Yourself
(04:33) What Foundation Do We Need To Build?
(10:04) Wheel of Life Exercise
(15:49) Hardest YES You’ve Given
(19:58) Being Capable v Obliged
(22:59) Energy Management
(26:43) Being an Entrepreneur v. Careerist
(31:20) Running 3 Iterations of Your Life
(34:35) How to Dream Without Being Ungrateful?
(38:37) Why a Monk Can’t Understand Guilt
(43:02) What’s the Smallest YES Someone Can Start With Today?
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
⭐ Substack
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Mar 15, 2026 • 51min
How to Start Over (Even When You Think It’s Too Late)
What if the version of you that feels stuck, behind, or embarrassed about your past… is actually standing at the beginning of something powerful?
In this episode, I sit down with Crazy Auntie Ann, who went from alcoholism and rock bottom to 3M+ followers on TikTok, not by trying to go viral, but by finally becoming herself.
We talk about what it really means to stop caring what people think, how to reinvent yourself at any age, and why surrender, not willpower, changed her life forever.
This is a conversation about identity, confidence, sobriety, self-forgiveness, and starting again.
If you’ve ever felt:
* Like you’re behind in life
* Like you wasted years
* Like it’s “too late” to change
* Or like you’ve been living for other people.
💬 One of My Favourite Moments: “It’s not about winning or self-control. It’s about defeat.”
That surrender became the beginning of everything for Ann.
This episode is for you.
LINKS
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📸 Instagram
TIME STAMPS
(01:53) Introduction
(07:41) Why did u start making TikToks?
(11:13) Why did you set your content?
(15:48) What advice would you give to creators?
(17:53) I haven’t always been confident
(18:59) The Cream Bun Theory
(23:44) Alcohol Addiction
(26:53) Rock bottom
(32:10) How did you forgive yourself?
(39:46) What did you become after sobriety?
(44:25) How did your family respond to your growing fame?
(48:14) How did you find your passion so late in life?
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
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Mar 8, 2026 • 1h 23min
How to Grow Without Losing Yourself | Brooki
From making just $300 a day in her early bakery days to raising $25 million in venture capital and expanding from local to global, this growth story is extraordinary. But this conversation isn’t just about numbers.
It’s about what happens when success comes fast.
In this episode of The Balance Theory, I’m joined by Brooki, founder of Brooki Bakehouse, for her first ever podcast interview.
We talk about the identity work that needs to happen before growth, the trade-offs that come with scaling a business publicly, and how to build something big without losing who you are. Because success doesn’t build your character, it reveals it.
In this episode, we unpack:
* How Brooki went from $300 days to raising $25M+
* The single decision that changed the trajectory of her business
* What it really felt like when everything started snowballing
* The reality of building a brand in public
* How she handles scrutiny and criticism
* The trade-offs of growing a global business while raising young children
* Why becoming a mum became her superpower, not a setback
* How to grow without losing yourself
* Why you need to build yourself before you build success
If you’re ambitious, building something, navigating change, or stepping into a new level of life, this episode will shift how you think about growth.
Because the real question isn’t how to succeed.
It’s who you become along the way.
Subscribe for more conversations on ambition, mindset, identity and building a life that feels aligned.
#Brooki #FemaleFounder #EntrepreneurMindset #VentureCapital #WomenInBusiness #PersonalGrowth #TheBalanceTheory #StartupJourney #WorkingMum #BuildingInPublic
LINKS
💆♀️ COZY EARTH - Use code “ERIKA” to get 20% off HERE (I’m currently loving their comforters to enhance deep sleep)!
💧 AQUATRU Use code “ERIKA” to get 20% off at https://www.aquatru.com
📸 Instagram
TIME STAMPS
(01:54) Introduction
(07:15) How I Got To Know Myself
(16:19) What Made You Start Your First Bakery?
(23:27) How Did You Meet your Husband?
(26:31) When did you Realise It Was going to be Bigger than a Local Bakery?
(30:14) This Single Decision Shaped the Trajectory of My Business
(32:17) What Was your Dream When You Opened The Bakery?
(37:12) What Did You Struggle With Behind the Veil of Success?
(43:54) The Reality of Being a Working Mum
(55:50) Trade Offs You Have To Make in Life
(1:00:57) How do You Stay Confident When Your Integrity Is Questioned Publicly?
(01:09:28) Securing $25 Million in VC Funding
(01:15:19) What Has Been the Biggest Shift For You Being Local to Global
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
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Mar 1, 2026 • 42min
Why Positive Thinking Hasn’t Worked (And What Actually Does) | Marisa Peer
What if the reason positive thinking hasn’t worked for you… isn’t because you’re doing it wrong, but because no one ever showed you how your mind actually listens?
In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Marisa Peer, and we go far beyond motivation or feel-good affirmations. This is a practical, step-by-step breakdown of how the words you use, especially the ones you say to yourself, directly shape your self-worth, confidence, and the reality you experience.
We talk about why so many people know what they should think, yet still feel stuck… why saying “I’m trying” quietly reinforces failure… and how subtle language patterns can either work with your brain or cause it to push back entirely.
If you’ve ever:
* Felt like you’re “doing the work” but nothing is changing
* Struggled with feeling not enough, even when life looks good on paper
* Tried affirmations that felt fake or forced
* Wondered whether you can really have it all, career, health, relationships, fulfilment
…this conversation will land.
Marisa shares the exact phrases, sentence structures, and mindset shifts that actually create change, including one powerful sentence you can start using today to rebuild self-worth and self-trust.
This is an episode you may want to listen to twice, not because it’s complex, but because it’s precise.
LINKS
💆♀️ COZY EARTH - Use code “ERIKA” to get 20% off HERE (I’m currently loving their comforters to enhance deep sleep)!
📸 Instagram
Marisa Peer's I am Enough Book - https://marisapeer.com/marisa-peer-books/
Marisa Peer's Free Gifts - https://marisapeer.com/free-gifts/
TIME STAMPS
(03:17) Can we have it all?
(06:21) Did you always believe you could have it all?
(10:26) How do we actually use our thinking to change our reality
(12:25) Surviving Cancer
(14:02) Crafting your phrases for success
(17:34) How to like yourself more
(24:13) Are you making someone else’s story, yours?
(27:07) Tools for kids to instil skills
(27:15) Is work-life balance a myth?
(35:24) Is AI being used as therapy a bad thing?
(39:51) Start saying this one sentence to yourself TODAY
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
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Feb 22, 2026 • 54min
Everyday Habits That Build Real Self-Respect | Dr Katherine Iscoe
In this episode, we explore what self-respect actually means, beyond confidence, beyond success, beyond applause.
For years, today’s guest chased respect externally, having thoughts like:
If you liked me, I liked me. If you approved, I felt safe.
But as she shares, that way of living slowly disconnects you from yourself. I’m joined by Dr Katherine Iscoe to unpack:
• Why people-pleasing is often rooted in the “fawn” trauma response
• How you might be subtly trading yourself away in everyday moments
• The restaurant “steak” example that reveals more than you think
• How to audit your calendar to see if you truly respect yourself
• Why boundaries aren’t just with other people, they’re with yourself
• How overthinking steals years of your life
• The difference between chasing happiness and building self-respect
• What it actually looks like to make decisions from self-respect
Self-respect isn’t loud.It isn’t aggressive.It isn’t about becoming selfish.
It’s about choosing yourself in small, daily ways, even when it feels uncomfortable.
Because the truth is, confidence might get you in the room... but self-respect is what keeps you standing tall.
If you’ve ever felt like:
* You say yes too often
* You overthink simple decisions
* You care more about others’ opinions than your own
* You don’t feel fully like yourself anymore
This episode is for you.
The life you want doesn’t start with more discipline. It starts with self-respect.
CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST
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Dr Katherine Iscoe's book - https://www.drkatherine.com/self-respect-playbook
Dr Katherine Iscoe Website - https://www.drkatherine.com
TIME STAMPS
(01:50) Introduction
(05:40) Taking back ownership over your life
(09:29) Obvious Ways you are trading yourself away
(14:43) First time you felt proud of yourself
(17:37) Self Respect Zones
(21:49) Does your calendar show you respect yourself?
(25:58) Top Skills for Mastering your Self Respect
(29:11) Advice for people to move into self respect
(31:57) Resilience vs Abandon ship
(36:25) Leaving CEO Role
(39:27) How do I make decisions with self respect?
(44:19) Why do we lose momentum?
(49:17) Define Self Respect
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 2026 • 46min
How the World’s Biggest Podcast Thinks About Growth (And What It Means for You Personally)
If you’re serious about podcast growth and creator growth, this episode will change how you think about building content that actually scales.
In this behind-the-scenes conversation, I sit down with Grace Miller, Head of Experimentation & Failure at The Diary of a CEO, to unpack how one of the world’s biggest podcasts thinks about growth, testing, and long-term success.
We go inside how elite creators experiment and how small, intentional decisions compound into massive audience growth. From YouTube analytics and thumbnail testing to failing fast without losing confidence, this episode is a masterclass for anyone building a podcast, YouTube channel, or personal brand in 2026 and beyond.
You’ll learn:
• How the world’s biggest podcasts approach growth and experimentation
• What actually matters in the YouTube backend for podcast growth
• How to test thumbnails, titles, and formats
• How to build momentum through experimentation
• How to fail fast, learn faster, and grow with clarity
• Practical creator growth strategies you can implement immediately
This episode isn’t about hacks or virality. It’s about systems, curiosity, and sustainable growth, the foundations behind long-term success as a creator.
Whether you’re a podcaster, YouTuber, or creative entrepreneur, this conversation will help you stop guessing and start growing with intention.
CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST
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Time Stamps
(00:00) Introduction
(01:20) How did you become Head of Experimentation for Steven Bartlett & Diary of a CEO?
(07:03) What does a typical day in DOAC office look like?
(10:54) Who should podcasters hire?
(16:59) Exactly what to look at in the YouTube backend
(19:00) Thumbnail testing strategy
(20:13) How do you Experiment at DOAC?
(25:30) How do you fail fast?
(27:22) Two things to test on each platform: YT, IG and Spotify
(30:10) How do we experiment in our own personal lives?
(34:19) Practical experiment for personal life to start TODAY
(38:14) Most uncomfortable thing you’re doing this year?
(40:48) Are podcasts over saturated?
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
▶︎ My FREE Work Life Balance Workshop
▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon
▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge
▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book
LET’S BE FRIENDS
⭐ Substack
📸 Instagram
📱Tiktok
🌍 My website
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Feb 8, 2026 • 1h 3min
How to Change Your Personality to Make Yourself More Confident | Dr. Shadé Zahrai
Today, we break down the science of confidence, why self-doubt isn’t always the enemy, and how understanding your specific doubt pattern can unlock lasting self-trust, without becoming someone you’re not.In this conversation, I’m joined by Dr Shadé Zahrai, behavioural researcher, award-winning peak performance educator, and one of the leading voices on confidence, self-image, and self-doubt.This is not about hype or surface-level confidence. It’s about rewiring how you see yourself.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode* Why confidence is trainable, not fixed* The role self-doubt actually plays in growth and performance* The 4 Self-Doubt Types and how they show up in behaviour* How to diagnose your own self-doubt profile (including mine, live)* The everyday habit that quietly erodes confidence* How posture, environment, and physicality shape self-belief* How to tell the difference between useful self-doubt and self-sabotage* Why your self-image is the blueprint for your entire life* Practical tools to build confidence in real time* How to set boundaries with negative people without losing yourselfWhen you change how you see yourself, your behaviour follows.Confidence isn’t something you chase, it’s something you build.CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST📸 InstagramLink to free quiz onlineLink to BIG TRUST TIME STAMPS(01:43) Introduction / Background(12:06) What is the role of self-doubt?(17:26) Self Doubt Profiles(25:48) Diagnosing Erika’s doubt profile(30:22) Tools for improving self doubt(47:49) This everyday habit is ruining your confidence(53:28) Do you need to change your environment to achieve?(57:53) Setting boundaries for loved ones who are negativeWHO 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 trialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 1, 2026 • 1h 1min
How To Stay Confident When Nothing Online Is Real Anymore | Danae Mercer
Confidence today feels different.We’re navigating a world where AI can outperform humans, social media is increasingly curated (and often fake), and comparison is no longer occasional, it’s constant. Even the most grounded, capable people are quietly questioning themselves.In this episode, we explore how to stay confident when nothing online feels real anymore and how to use social media without losing yourself.Joining me is journalist, speaker, and mother Danae Mercer, who has worked at the highest levels of media and still found her confidence shaken by the online world. Together, we unpack what’s really happening beneath the surface of confidence in 2026, and what actually helps.This isn’t about deleting social media or fearing AI. It’s about learning the new confidence skill this era demands.💭 If You’ve Been Thinking…“I don’t feel as confident as I used to”“Everyone online seems ahead of me”“I know better, but I still feel affected”“I want my confidence back”then this conversation is for you!And if this episode resonates, share it with someone who might be quietly feeling the same way.CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST📸 Instagram TIME STAMPS(01:20) Introduction(06:40) How do we remain confident in the age of AI content?(18:23) Tools to find confidence(23:32) Do things you’re bad at(26:20) What's the line between being sucked in by social media and enjoying it?(29:26) The Proteus Effect(44:01) Consequences of phone use and emotions(47:01) Why did you start posting content?(51:14) What would you immediately change on social mediaWHO 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 trialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 2026 • 1h 8min
How to Get Good at Relationships (Most People Never Learn This) | Mo Gawdat
Why do so many relationships fail, even if there’s love?In this episode, I sit down with Mo Gawdat to unpack the logic, equations, and skills behind relationships and why love itself is actually the easy part.Mo is the bestselling author of Solve for Happy and a former Google X executive, known for applying engineering and systems thinking to life’s hardest problems. In this conversation, we explore why 96.8% of relationships fail, what most people were never taught about love, and how relationships can be learned, trained, and improved, just like any other skill.This episode isn’t about romantic clichés or surface-level advice. It’s about understanding:* why love is logical, not irrational* how we unknowingly block love* why relationships fail when seasons change* and how to become good at relationships, without settling or second-guessing yourselfWhether you’re single and looking for love, dating, or already in a long-term relationship, this conversation will change the way you think about connection.We of course also get to know Mo, from his way of thinking all the way through to his current project - EMMA.If this conversation resonates, I’d love to hear your thoughts.💬 What part of relationships do you feel you were never taught?CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST📸 InstagramTIME STAMPS(01:25) Introduction(03:03) How to be more than your job(08:04) Giving yourself permission(13:03) 3 Questions to Align Your Life Choices(15:20) Is Love Is Illogical?(25:40) Is there “THE ONE”(35:42) PPRFCTS - the 7 things we want from a relationship(43:57) Is AI the best place to help with relationships?(52:48) Managing or lowering expectations?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 trialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


