The Balance Theory

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!

Episodes

Why Positive Thinking Hasn’t Worked (And What Actually Does) | Marisa Peer

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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Everyday Habits That Build Real Self-Respect | Dr Katherine Iscoe

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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How the World’s Biggest Podcast Thinks About Growth (And What It Means for You Personally)

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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How to Change Your Personality to Make Yourself More Confident | Dr. Shadé Zahrai

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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How To Stay Confident When Nothing Online Is Real Anymore | Danae Mercer

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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How to Get Good at Relationships (Most People Never Learn This) | Mo Gawdat

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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How to Become the Person You Want to Be in 2026 | Karen Mattar

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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This Will Find You Right Before Your Next Level Up.

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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MORNING MOTIVATION - 5 Minutes to Start Every Day Right

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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If You Want More Opportunities in 2026, Do THIS!

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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Your Discipline Problem Isn't What You Think (It's THIS!)

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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The #1 Habit Keeping You From Achieving What You Want | Chantale Ishac

December 14, 2025 • 47 mins
If you’ve been doing all the “right” things and still feel stuck, this episode is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed. I’m joined by my therapist, Chantale, who returns for a third time to help me unpack this in a way only she can. Today we’re breaking down the #1 habit keeping you from achieving what you want, a habit she taught me that changed EVERYTHING for me, a habit so common most people don’t even realise they’re doi...
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Why You Don’t Need to Have Life “Figured Out” By 30 | Caggie Dunlop

December 7, 2025 • 46 mins
If you’re approaching your late 20s or early 30s and feel like you’re supposed to have your life together by now… this conversation will feel like a warm exhale. In this episode, I sit down with Caggie Dunlop, founder of the Saturn Returns podcast and author of Saturn Return: Your Cosmic Coming of Age, to unpack what’s really happening when life feels turbulent, uncertain, or like everything is changing at once. Whether you’re star...
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These Daily Habits Are Draining Years From Your Life | Gary Brecka

November 30, 2025 • 32 mins
If you’ve been doing “everything right” but still don’t feel good, this conversation will connect the dots. Today I’m joined by Gary Brecka, human biologist and longevity expert, to break down the daily habits that quietly drain your energy, increase anxiety, and limit your health span. The best part? Most of the fixes are totally free and within your control today. In the first 10 minutes alone, Gary reveals the 3 free habits that...
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How to Stop Letting Your Job or Relationships Define You | Twinkle Stanly

November 23, 2025 • 47 mins
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “who am I without my job?” or felt your identity slipping when a relationship ends… this episode is going to hit home. Today I’m joined by Twinkle Stanly, content creator, speaker, and the woman behind one of the most relatable pivots online right now. We dive deep into what it actually feels like to walk away from a life that looks “fine” on paper, but no longer feels aligned. If you’ve been...
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How to Find Confidence in Different Areas of Life | Kayla Itsines

November 16, 2025 • 46 mins
We all go through seasons where life changes, again and again. Whether it’s becoming a parent, finding confidence, learning about money or figuring out who you are beyond your career, this conversation with Kayla Itsines dives deep into what her evolution has really looked like. From finding confidence on stage and handling online negativity, to postpartum recovery and redefining balance between pregnancy, post partum, being online...
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How To Make Yourself Irreplaceable and Confident | Maha Abouelenein

November 9, 2025 • 53 mins
In a world where AI is evolving faster than our job titles, staying relevant is no longer optional, it’s survival. In this powerful conversation, Maha Abouelenein, a global communications strategist who’s worked with Gary Vee, Google, Netflix, and even the Prime Minister of Egypt, reveals what it truly takes to stay valuable, confident, and irreplaceable in the modern world. 🎙️ We unpack: Why your degree and job title no longer m...
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Stay in a 9–5 or Start Your Own Thing? Here’s How to Know | Erim Kaur

November 2, 2025 • 44 mins
Thinking about leaving your 9–5 but not sure where to start? 💭 In this episode, Erika sits down with Erim Kaur, entrepreneur, influencer, and founder of BY ERIM, to talk about what it really takes to build a business from scratch and whether entrepreneurship is actually right for you. From getting fired eight times to building a global haircare brand, Erim shares the honest truth about the entrepreneurial journey, from finding you...
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Why Your Perfect Plan Will Fail (and How to Win Anyway) | Amina Yonis

October 26, 2025 • 43 mins
Life not going to plan? Sick of things not working out the way you imagined? Here’s the truth: your “perfect plan” will fail. But that doesn’t mean you will. In this powerful conversation with Amina, we break down the myths of control, why obsessing over the “perfect path” keeps you stuck, and how to actually win when life takes unexpected turns. 🔑 What You’ll Learn Why your perfect plan will never go the way you expect How to ...
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Stop Giving More Than You Get in Relationships

October 19, 2025 • 6 mins
If you keep feeling drained in your relationships — like you're giving more than you get — this episode will shift everything. Whether it’s friendships, family, or your partner, there’s one powerful mindset that can help you protect your energy, create emotional balance, and stop feeling responsible for everyone else’s reactions or effort. 💭 In this episode: – Why some relationships always feel unbalanced – How to stop over-giv...
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