The Balance Theory
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!
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May 3, 2026 • 56 mins
If you’ve ever felt like you’re just going through the motions of life… this episode is for you.
On the outside, everything might look good. You’re doing what you’re “supposed” to do. But internally, something feels off. Like you’re not fully in your life.
In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with psychologist Dr Louise Lambert to explore why so many of us feel disconnected from our own lives and what actually ...
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April 26, 2026 • 53 mins
What if confidence isn’t something you build… but something you express?
In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with Shereen Mitwalli to unpack one of the biggest misconceptions around confidence: that it comes from what you say, when in reality… it comes from how you say it.
If you’ve ever felt like you know what you want to say but hesitate, overthink, or struggle to articulate yourself clearly, this conversat...
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April 19, 2026 • 54 mins
What if the reason you still feel off… isn’t because you’re not trying hard enough, but because the advice you’re following was never designed for your body?
In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with Iman Hasan to unpack one of the most frustrating experiences so many women face: doing everything “right” when it comes to health - eating clean, trying fasting, investing in supplements and still not feeling better....
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April 12, 2026 • 50 mins
What if the reason you haven’t changed your life yet… isn’t because you’re not capable, but because you’re not ready in the way you think?
In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with top 1% podcast host and founder Shivani Pau to unpack the reality behind wanting more, feeling stuck, and questioning whether it’s time to leave your job.
This isn’t another conversation telling you to “just quit” or “follow your pass...
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April 5, 2026 • 57 mins
What if the reason so many ambitious women feel torn about motherhood isn’t because they have to choose… but because no one has shown them how both can actually work?
In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with psychologist and friend (and her first guest ever on the show) Nancy Sokarno, to unpack the real, unfiltered experience of becoming a working mum - beyond the surface-level advice and societal expectations....
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March 29, 2026 • 63 mins
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 surfac...
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March 22, 2026 • 47 mins
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 recen...
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March 15, 2026 • 50 mins
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 ag...
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March 8, 2026 • 82 mins
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 nee...
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March 1, 2026 • 42 mins
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, confidenc...
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February 22, 2026 • 54 mins
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 respon...
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February 15, 2026 • 46 mins
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...
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February 8, 2026 • 62 mins
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...
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February 1, 2026 • 60 mins
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 jou...
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January 25, 2026 • 67 mins
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 fai...
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January 18, 2026 • 52 mins
If you feel like there’s a gap between the person you are and the person you know you could be, this episode is for you.
In this conversation with Karen Mattar, we explore what really keeps people stuck in the same patterns year after year and why motivation, willpower, and “trying harder” so often fail.
This episode is about outgrowing a life that no longer fits, rebuilding confidence through self-respect, and becoming someone who...
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January 11, 2026 • 3 mins
This will find you right before you're about to make a big move, life change or pivot. 3 min of pure straight talk and motivation to get you inspired to move ahead.
🎥 If you loved this episode, you'll love the full podcast 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, well...
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January 4, 2026 • 6 mins
If you’re waking up feeling unmotivated, overwhelmed, or stuck… start your day with this.
These 5 minutes are designed to reset your mindset, shift your energy, and remind you who you are before the world tells you otherwise.
Save this.
Play it every morning.
Let it become your ritual.
This compilation includes some of the most powerful moments from The Balance Theory Podcast, conversations about identity, clarity, confidence, and ...
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December 28, 2025 • 5 mins
If you’ve ever worried about staying relevant, being replaced, or falling behind in a world where AI is evolving faster than job titles… this clip is your wake-up call.
In this conversation, global communications strategist Maha Abouelenein, who has worked with Gary Vee, Google, Netflix, Red Bull, and even the Prime Minister of Egypt, breaks down what actually makes someone valuable, memorable, and irreplaceable in 2026 and beyond....
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December 21, 2025 • 7 mins
Wondering how to be more disciplined?
If you keep telling yourself you’ll “be more disciplined tomorrow” but nothing changes… this clip is for you.
In this powerful conversation, Tracy Harmoush breaks down the real reason people struggle with discipline and why most of what you’ve been told about building willpower and consistency simply doesn’t work.
Tracy shares the mindset shifts, identity upgrades, and practical steps you need ...
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