The Balance Theory

Do we really only use 10% of our brains? Why do we always feel like we need to be in control of everything (I'm talking to you back seat drivers!) Is our intelligence confined to the size of our brain? These and SO much more answered in today's pod. Tune in as writer and long-time professional speaker and educator of businesspeople worldwide, Scott Halford enlightens us all the way from Colorado o...

You know when it's that time of the month and you couldn't think of anything worse than exercising? Listen in as Health Coach and Exercise Physiologist Sarah Liz King discusses how we can and should optimise our training regime alongside the phases of our menstrual cycle. We also chat about PCOS & Hypothalamic Amenorrhea - how can you know which one you have and what are the differences in terms o...

So, if you're the common denominator amongst all of your bad relationships, you either need to change your mindset or get real and finally spring clean the relationship room (eek yes I know you probably don't want to hear it)! Sometimes this isn’t always as easy as it sounds, especially when it’s family or colleagues, so tune in for my thoughts on these tricky areas. I’ll also muse a little on the...

Do you feel like you can't specifically identify with any single 'version' of yourself? Hello to you multilayered human - meet Kath Ebbs - a young woman who has experienced the pressures and difficulty of commercialising and branding your personality for social media. Today Kath shares her journey and struggles in subsiding to a single e-version of 'her' and how she has evolved to maintain a more...

How much sleep is enough? Can you catch up on sleep debt? Are you telling me my napping habit is scientifically proven to benefit my performance? I picked Olivia's brain with the above and so much more! If you're someone who feels like your sleep is not optimal, then you NEED to hear this episode. Olivia shares her proven 7 step sleep routine as well as lots of other hacks, myth busting and tips w...

Haven't heard of the Wunda chair? Me either! Let Bri fill your mind with all things Pilates and how she went from teaching it regularly to international (male) sporting teams to now running her own studio called Pilates 20, in Sydney's Inner West. We dive into how pilates is essential for creating balance in an exercise regime as well as key for injury prevention. We also talk about the shift to t...

Today I share my thoughts on "beginnings" and their close but common link to "failing". I think the fear of failing, and the emotions associated with 'new beginnings' often prevent people from getting started A LOT more than they should. I share some insights into how we can reframe our understanding and connection to these feelings, and kick beginnings in the butt!  Support this show http://suppo...

Tune in this week as Coco, fitness enthusiast and owner of KX Pilates Miranda, talks real & raw about her struggles with business, vulnerabilities both personally and professionally and how she has come to own her own balance. If you're someone who thrives off your job and are constantly made to feel guilty about it, this one's for you! Coco is also open and honest about her past struggles with fo...

From opening a business at 19 and not knowing to write a cheque or use an EFTPOS machine, to now being prominently featured in Vogue and running a successful atelier in Sydney, Lillian Khallouf shares her A to Z journey. We do a deep dive into who the LK woman represents and what's next on the horizon for the brand. Tune in to also hear how the power of words and manifesting have helped her craft...

All the way from New York, Andrea shares her journey behind building Xtend Barre to the global influence it is today, things she wishes she had done differently and daily habits that keep her in check! We also do a little myth busting of conceptions when it comes to barre and get to the core of what the movement is and does. If you enjoy this weeks episode, it would mean the world to me if you to...

Today I am honoured to have chatted with the wonderful Antoinette Lattouf. We start with an interesting take on balance, specifically when it comes to the representation and cultural inequality within our current monolithic media landscape. The conversation then turns super raw and heart felt as Antoinette shares her challenges with balance, especially when it came to becoming a parent! Lastly we...

Today I dive into Outcome Vs Process Goals. As we don't have control of the outcome most of the time, we're already setting ourselves up for failure by framing a goal in this way. Listen in as I talk about goals as process focused, and how this can profoundly impact your mindset & ability to smash the bars you set for yourself! Let's get Balanced.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theb...

Today Todd & I chat about what it means to be present and have a timeline. I'm sure you have a rough idea of when and how you want milestones to occur in your life, but how willing are you to veer slightly off course? Tune in as we discuss the dangers that can come with rigid 'timelines' and how Todd has experienced this in his own life. I also had a ball diving into Todd's experience in the Amazo...

Is snacking bad for you? Should you try a FAD diet? Is avoiding Carbs really the answer? I had so much fun chatting with Dietitian and Nutritionist Jen from Equalution about all things diet & nutrition. We dive into some juicy myth busting and hone in on her authentic perspective towards relationships with food. Like Balance, it's one that needs to be carefully assessed per person, and revised as...

We have seen so many businesses and individuals rise above themselves and all expectations during this COVID era, to shake up their industries and really persevere in unique ways. I was humbled to have a chat with youngest entrepreneur we've had on the show so far, who shared her insights into not only what balance means to her, but how she stays on top of it (even amidst crazy challenges)!We do a...

Are you addicted (or have been) to other people’s approval? If your answer is yes, you are not alone! BUT, to use this as a metric for how you’re doing and going, is a bit of a slippery slope! Tune in to hear why you’re far better off investing that energy into building a reputation with yourself, across the three Balance Theory areas. This will hopefully give you some tips to by-pass the crowd’s...

Are you one of those people who always puts others first? While the world needs more of you, you need more of you too! Helen is a holistic health coach (among many other things), and knows a thing or two about the dangers of always putting yourself second, third, fourth & fifth. Without filling your own cup to 100% first, you do not have 100% to give to others. Tune in for some awesome tips on how...

Introducing our first Monday Musings - a series brought from a thought, muse or topic of the week. Have you ever had a sudden shift in thought, which helped you reevaluate and perhaps overcome a difficult situation? Today I wanted to discuss the idea of Perspective - do you largely adopt a victim mentality or are you more opportunistic? Maybe you're one or the other, and weave in between the two....

Ever wondered what a psychologist does for their own mental health? Or what they might think when they’re not feeling #motivated? Today’s episode features an insightful chat with the wonderful psychologist Nancy, known as @psychwithsokz. Tune in as we delve into the power of mindset, the misconception of motivation, things to consider when emerging from isolation and how to navigate our new 'norma...

Are you someone who wishes they had more time? Listen in as we unveil The Balance Theory - a concept that concerns the areas of Health, Relationships & Fulfilment. Discover a new approach that doesn’t rely on a formula or blue print, but rather, you! Walk away with a solid understanding of what your balance currently looks like, and where you would like to take it. Here, we start our journey toget...