Naomi Balderson

Diary of a Drop-Out

Education EN ↓ 60 episodes

Diary of a Dropout is a podcast for dreamers, disruptors, and those who dare to carve their own path. Join me as I interview entrepreneurs, free thinkers, dropouts, and unconventional minds who challenge the status quo. Alongside these inspiring conversations, I also share raw, unfiltered solo episodes about my personal journey, offering insights into self-discovery, growth, and the highs and lows of following your dreams.

Author

Naomi Balderson

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Education

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Latest episode

Sep 5, 2025

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Episodes

#35 feeling lost in your 20s and growing up too fast 18.04.2024

hello, thank you for listening! in todays episode I chat about: - growing up too quickly, feeling older than you are - feeling lost in early adulthood - how important it is to be a lifelong learner - the impact of social media and comparison - realising that this is it; life isn't a dress rehearsal instagram: @diaryofadropoutpodcast @naomibalderson tiktok: @diaryofadropout

#34 how to get out of a mental rut 11.04.2024

in todays episode I gave you tangible advice on: - how to overcome negative thought loops and struggling with limiting beliefs - "confidence is your reputation with yourself" and encourage treating personal goals with the same dedication as external obligations - healing is not linear -  broader societal factors that impact mental health, while also exploring individual coping strategies...

#33 self-perception, ancestral knowledge and shedding past selves 04.04.2024

hey everyone, in this weeks episode I intuitively chatted about everything thats been on my mind recently: - struggles with self-perception and growth, reflections on shedding past selves, feeling grounded, and the evolution of my podcast content - whether to push hard for a specific goal or let the universe guide me - managing anger and unnecessary apologies, and finding a new, softer way of bein...

#32 how to break toxic patterns and attachments 21.03.2024

hello everyone! in todays episode I chat about: - understanding attachments to substances, people, or behaviours, and their impact on us - how to recognize unhealthy attachment patterns and their root causes - James Clear's "Atomic Habits", cue-routine-reward loops - the neuroscience behind habit formation and their role of repetition, reward, and environment in shaping behaviours -...

#31 nurturing your independence 14.03.2024

heyyy, this week I chatted about: - where my independence comes from and why its so important to me - co-dependent dynamics and how harmful they can be - maintaining your sense of self and growing parallel alongside the people in your life - finding beauty in the struggle and learning to love the journey, even when its uncomfortable enjoy, please follow and rate the show! instagram: @diaryofadropo...

#30 gender inequality in healthcare 07.03.2024

hey everyone :) in todays episode I talk about: - updates on my sobriety, bulk and general life - women's pain not being taken seriously/diminshed - the pill being prescribed as a 'cure all' - endometriosis and PCOS being so severely under-researched - giving a voice to you, my listeners and sharing your stories thank you so much for listening, engaging and contributing to this episode...

#29 phil balderson: building a business, psychedelics and fatherhood 29.02.2024

hello everyone, thank you so much for listening! today I sat down with my best friend, business mentor and dad. we could chat for hours together but we narrowed it down to: - quitting his teaching career and building his first start-up - leaving evangelical christianity and atheism - our journey together as father and daughter, repairing our relationship - his personal journey sitting with psilocy...

#28 saying no 22.02.2024

hey guys! in this weeks episode I catch you up on: - my personal spiritual journey - inner child work from physically decluttering - setting boundaries and protecting your peace - being able to say no and not feel guilt - my goals 'to take up space' - is assertiveness a bad thing? thanks so much for listening, follow and rate the show! instagram: @diaryofadrop_out tiktok: @diaryofadropout

#27 cleo leather: sobriety, inner child healing and creative vision 15.02.2024

Hello, in this interview I sat down with Cleo and we discussed:  Cleo’s personal journey of sobriety  Clean partying, creating an inclusive environment within the music and entertainment industry  How to deal with other peoples perception of alcohol and projecting that onto you  Practical tips for socialising without alcohol  How sobriety has impacted Cleo’s creative vision and process  Cleo’s mis...

#26 how mushrooms changed my life 08.02.2024

Hello and welcome back!  DISCLAIMER: The following podcast episode features discussions about psychedelic experiences. All activities and experiences discussed took place in regions where the use of psychedelics is legal. I do not condone the use of illegal or controlled substances. The content shared is based on personal experiences and does not constitute medical advice. The host is not a medica...

#25 why I stopped being vegan 01.02.2024

hey guys! today I'm taking through: - the health implications I experienced being vegan/vegetarian - how my mental health has been affected by nutrition - the politics behind plant based diets - how to best support your hormones - the ethics surrounding animal based diets - how seed oils are in everything and are super inflammatory - intuitive eating disclaimer: I'm not a nutritionalist or...

#24 imposters syndrome, fear of rejection and living in alignment 25.01.2024

hello! in this episode I cover: - what is imposters syndrome and my personal journey - how can we overcome imposters syndrome and feeling inadequate? - how I have got over my fear of rejection - outrageous asks and channeling masculine energy - asking ourselves questions to help us live more in alignment with our morals - who is your highest self? thank you so much for listening, see you next week...

#23 acne, body image and social media 11.01.2024

hello!! in this episodes I chat everything: - acne and how it can impact your mental health - social media and its effect - beauty standards and how FCKED they are - how your looks are the least interesting thing about you - detaching from my ego, my looks and how I'm perceived in society all my love, Naomi x instagram: @naomibhealing tiktok: @naomibhealing

#22 why im not drinking in 2024 and other new years resolutions 04.01.2024

happy new year my lovely listeners! in this episode I speak about: - why I love new years resolutions, goal setting and fresh starts - the pressures of a new year and how to overcome them - why im going sober in 2024 and what that means for my social life, health, hormones and more - cherishing friendships is IN - my travel, business and personal goals I hope this inspires you to dream BIG, and ou...

#21 everything I learnt in 2023 28.12.2023

hello and welcome to my last episode of 2023! todays overview: - everything I failed at this year - all the things I achieved; spiritually, professionally and personally - hermit mode - how we can learn from the past - my life's mission and purpose thank you so much for all your support this year, please follow, share and rate the show! instagram @naomibhealing tiktok @naomibhealing

#20 why I hate christmas 21.12.2023

promise im not a scrooge! in this episode I cover: - why the festive period can be difficult for a lot of people - my personal challenges surrounding food, religion and consumerism - loneliness and expectation - coping strategies and finding comfort - my intentions for connection - re-establishing tradition thank you so much for listening and have a lovely christmas ;) tiktok: @naomibhealing instr...

#19 navigating femininity, cycle syncing and womb wisdom 14.12.2023

hello! felt super compelled to share this episode about: - embodying my feminine energy and what that means - trauma informed yoga, how trauma can be stored in the body and how it can be unlocked and processed - how I support my hormones and adjust my life accordingly to balance - how I have decreased my PMDD symptoms instagram: @naomibhealing tiktok: @naomibhealing

#18 ben banim: ayahuasca, AI and the art of dropping out 07.12.2023

hello! DISCLAIMER: The following podcast episode features discussions about psychedelic experiences. All activities and experiences discussed took place in regions where the use of psychedelics is legal. I do not condone the use of illegal or controlled substances. The content shared is based on personal experiences and does not constitute medical advice. The host and guests are not medical profes...

#17 small town syndrome 30.11.2023

hi guys!! in this episode I speak about: - growing up on a 9 by 5 miles island, with 100,000 people - self identity and freedom of expression in an insular community - what does 'home' mean to me? - settling down?? thank you so much for listening, see you next week <3 instagram: @naomibhealing tiktok: @naomibhealing

#16 are my parents proud of me? 23.11.2023

hello!!! in this episode: - Bali DEBRIEF: dengue fever, coming home early, all the things I learnt - what does my future hold? - how do I know I'm living for just me? - giving some advice on living authentically - our relationship to our parents in young adulthood thank you for listening, see you next week!!!! instagram: @naomibhealing tiktok: @naomibhealing

#15 travel journal: yoga teacher training 16.11.2023

hey guys I missed you! in this episode I take you along with me to Indonesia, little snippets of things I learnt along the way, how I was feeling, the highs the lows and everything in between!

#14 hurt in private, heal in silence, thrive in public 02.11.2023

In this episode I speak about: - what it means to hurt privately and have a selective circle - what does healing mean? - are we ever a finished/healed product? - thriving in public, putting your best foot forward - the importance of reputation with yourself and others instagram @naomibhealing tiktok @naomibhealing thank you so much for listening, see you in two weeks!

#13 trusting the universe, secularism and community 19.10.2023

existentialism mode: unlocked in this episode I speak about: - why I believe in 'trusting the universe' - do I believe in God? - the impact of secularism on society - how religion affects community thanks so much for listening, I shall see you in 2 weeks! all my love, Naomi

#12 my nicotine addiction 05.10.2023

in this episode I speak about: - my nicotine addiction - how I used vaping and smoking as a coping mechanism - addictive behaviour in general - the link between ADHD and nicotine use thank you so much for listening, see you in 2 weeks! tiktok @naomibhealing instagram @naomibhealing

#11 navigating healthy friendships 21.09.2023

in this episode I speak about: - unhealthy friendship - what I think is a healthy relationship - codependence thanks so much for listening, see you in two weeks! tiktok @naomibhealing instagram @naomibhealing

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