

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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Sep 7, 2025 • 7min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 2025 • 57min
Psychologist Reveals the One Thing Self-Aware Parents Do Differently | Dr Saliha Afridi
Dr. Saliha Afridi, a clinical psychologist and parenting expert with over 20 years of experience, shares transformative insights on self-aware parenting. She emphasizes the importance of modeling self-awareness from infancy and highlights common pitfalls even mindful parents make. Afridi discusses the risks of early tech exposure, encouraging alternatives for emotional development. With practical tools, she guides parents on adopting a value-centered parenting style and warns against projecting their own dreams onto their children.

Aug 24, 2025 • 39min
STOP Searching For Your Purpose and Do THIS Instead | Rhea Jacobs
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.CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST📸 Instagram 📚 RHE Journals 🎥 Previous Episodes - First Episode and Second EpisodeTIME 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 listenersWHO 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 2025 • 4min
Day 5/5: The Proven Way to Make Change Last
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 changeThis is more than a productivity check-in — it’s a realignment with who you’re becoming.📌 Missed a day? Start from the beginning hereWHO 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 2025 • 3min
Day 4/5: This Hidden Chaos Is Draining Your Energy
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 changeThis is more than a productivity check-in — it’s a realignment with who you’re becoming.📌 Missed a day? Start from the beginning hereWHO 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19, 2025 • 5min
Day 3/5: Why Your Life Doesn’t Feel Like Yours
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 changeThis 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- Recommendation 2- Recommendation 3WHO 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 2025 • 6min
Day 2/5: Your Habits Are Secretly Controlling You...
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 changeThis is more than a productivity check-in — it’s a realignment with who you’re becoming.📌 Missed Day 1? Start from the beginning hereWHO 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 2025 • 5min
Day 1/5: Stop Living on Autopilot Before It’s Too Late
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 changeThis 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/4HuZpohdUWYWHO 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 2025 • 22min
Most People Get Confidence Completely Wrong...
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 - DavinaWHO 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 3, 2025 • 18min
8 Bits of Life Advice You’ll WISH You Heard Sooner
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.LONDON DAIRYThank 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-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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


