The Balance Theory

Join me today as I firstly set you a lockdown challenge (although this is great for anytime too) as well as get to know the beautiful Rachael Finch and chat all things wellness and balance! Today Rach shares what prioritising means and looks like to her, and how COVID has thrown a spanner in the works, but in this, some tips on how to stay on top of your priorities! We also dive into approaching o...

Today I am joined by Georgina Claxton, a Physiotherapist with a special interest in Women’s Health, Clinical Pilates Instructor and Sport Scientist. Her purpose is to make a difference and inspire others to be their most authentic selves. What I most enjoyed about today's chat was the way Georgina took some complex & professional concepts, and made them so disgestable for us and our balance - we s...

Today I am joined by the founder of BANGN BODY, Priscilla Hajiantoni. She humbly shares her journey to building a million dollar business and what it takes to become Forbes 30 Under 30. You will be pleasantly surprised at how generous Priscilla is with offering the fine details and honesty about navigating the waters of business & life! We're able to relate so many of today's points - about spotti...

Today I am rejoined by Hayley Westoby (previously featured on Episode 22), and she catches us up on all she has been up to since we last spoke + her new business! Think you don't need a personal brand because you don't have a business? THINK AGAIN! We do a deep dive into what personal branding can teach us about our own balance, as well as helping us define our values and core pillars. This person...

Take less than 10 minutes for yourself today to create space for loving kindness. Save this and come back to it when you need to re-ground and recenter yourself. I'm joined by Tom Sullivan who some of you will recognises from Episode 29, who I've meditated with before and absolutely love the way he teaches this practice. You can connect with Tom more at @astillmind. Share it with someone else who...

Do you feel like fear holds you back from really pushing yourself in something or even getting started? Have you ever considered that fear can be both healthy and unhealthy? How would you feel knowing you can change the meaning of fear and therefore your entire relationship with it? If you answered yes to any of the above, you're going to LOVE today's EP! Join me as we become aware of our fears, w...

This week I chat to UK author and anthropologist Simon Roberts, about 'the power of not thinking'. This title is NOT what you think! When I picked up the book, I expected tips and tricks on how to shut my mind off, BUT what I got was so much more and a very unique take on our bodies, and now I can share that with you all! Simon and I chat about embodies knowledge and how the way we feel something...

It's not a time to feel guilty, it's not a time to forget our balance. We need to adjust and be gentle on ourselves. Here are a few ways my balance has changed & how I'm feeling! A quick raw episode to share some love with you all. Go easy on yourself. Share this with someone who may be needing some extra TLC during this time! With love, Erika Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalanc...

If you're ready to break free from internalising what society tells you is "right" then this is the episode for you! Today my usual boxing coach takes the guest seat on this episod.! Dave POW Tabain, is a 3 x World Champion Athlete turned Author, Presenter and Systemic Change Specialist who works with Schools, Communities & Companies to inspire positive change from the inside out. Today Dave share...

Today I chat with the wonderful Lola Berry, who is a TV presenter, best selling author, nutritionist, yoga teacher and podcast host of “Fearlessly Failing with Lola Berry”. Lola's work in redefining failure and being humble all the way through shapes today's conversation. She shares a public failure she had, the lessons it taught her and we dive into why the bounce back from failure is more import...

Take less than 10 minutes for yourself today to undergo a visualisation to help you with external and internal negativity. Save this and come back to it when you need to re-ground and recenter yourself. I'm joined by Tom Sullivan who some of you will recognises from Episode 29, who I've meditated with before and absolutely love the way he teaches this practice. You can connect with Tom more at @as...

Hi Balancers, Erika back here for another Monday Muse episode. Today is all about CHANGE! Change is an INEVITABLE part of your balance - so if you're someone who finds they usually resist change, this is an ep especially for you my friend! Join me as I share a very recent change that I've undergone that inspired me to consider the uncomfortableness we experience in change and how we can better equ...

Join me today as I interview my bestie and business partner Simone on all things we've learned over the last year, our friendship, business learnings and much more! You can expect tips on how to work with a loved one, what it's really like having a side hustle in and amongst full time work and why flexibility in business is essential. We also share a recent "failure" and our biggest learnings from...

Today I am joined by the incredible Jessica Sepel, clinical nutritionist, 3 x best-selling health author, and founder of the JSHealth brand, App and Vitamins. I am honoured to have Jess on today as I have been following her IG account since she was just blogging her fav recipes and it's been inspiring watching her journey. She shares her story from this moment, to now, and everything in between in...

*This Episode is a MUST for all Self Development Junkies!* Today I am honoured to share with you all a chat with my nearest and dearest sister, Sonia De Pelle! She is also the Creative Founder of 'De Pelle' creative strategy branding agency. BEFORE you read on, I must impress that even if you aren't a business owner or see the need for "brands" in your personal or professional life, you will still...

Today I am joined by the wonderful Sarah Davidson - founder of Matcha Maiden, Matcha Mylkbar & host of the Seize The Yay podcast. I have a been a big fan of Sarah's for some time now and I love her even more after this interview (total fan girl moment for me)! Today we chat about how Sarah got to where she is today, the happy accidents & sliding doors moment that have landed her in many unforeseen...

Well this was fun! I got to interview my partner and share his wealth of knowledge about the human body & zest for life all in one! To commemorate our birthday month, I'm sharing 3 of the closest people in my circle with you all as double episodes this June, starting with my soul mate! Today Ang and I chat about lots of things from his professional journey into chiropractic, to owning a business,...

Can procrastination be healthy? Do you notice how your energy shifts around certain people or places? Are you not too confident putting up a boundary if you haven’t already done so? Today I'm joined by my first guest ever, Nancy Sokarno, or some of you may know her a Psych With Sokz! We chat all things from what to expect from therapy (I feel like no one shares this information?), and how this can...

A body scan is my current obsession - the fastest way I've found to get out of my head, and into my body. Ten minutes is that perfect sweet spot where it's not too short, but not too long you can't make time for it. Use this to check in with yourself, have a break, reconnect with your intuition or just to let go! I love using on my commutes (all except when I'm driving) or when I want to drift int...

🎉🎉 IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY! We're One Year old! To celebrate this month, we are bringing you double episodes & some amazing guided meditations 🎉🎉 Today I wanted to go back full circle to where it all began - what does balance mean for you? It's important to revisit this to ensure where we are heading, still aligns with what we want. How many times do you set yourself a goal to then never re-visit, e...

No chat about Balance would be complete without a discussion on the balance in our society. Today I am joined by Crazy Biatch Asians podcast host's Sharon & Juna who chat with me all things racism, awareness and what the current landscape in Australia looks like. We can always do better! If we want to find balance, we need to acknowledge ourselves as moving parts of a coherent society. Tune in as...

If you're anything like me, you love learning about how you can bolster your day to day experience through the foods you eat. Today, Advanced Sports Dietitian and strategist at My Muscle Chef, Ryan Pinto, sits down and chats to me about all things food & diet. We chat about why fat loss diets actually work and tips for starting one, how to create awareness round food (beyond the carb-protein-fat b...

Today I am joined by Courtney Mangan, owner of multiple successful businesses, including the host of one of my favourite podcasts, "She was the fire" 🔥. Productivity queen shares her journey from living a comfortable, risk free life, when at 30, her world was flipped upside down when she was told that she had skin cancer. She shares her story of honouring the skin you’re in, as well as sharing he...

Today the host of The Healthy Hustlers joins us for a chat! After many years climbing the never ended corporate ladder, Madelyn Carafa waved goodbye to a job title and salary she once thought defined her success and embarked on a life full of good health, nourishing conversations, and a career that fulfilled her soul. We chat about finding what lights you up, transitioning into your passion, what...

Ever felt that shame or guilt when you aren't getting enough done, or maybe when you're doing too much, you're guilty of not taking enough care of yourself? There seems to be a constant issue on both ends of the spectrum - that is, hustle versus self care. I was sick of the two feeling like polar opposites and constantly at the expense of the other, so this episode is my attempt to make sense of t...