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Balance & Beyond

Balance and Beyond is the podcast for ambitious women refusing to accept burnout as the price of success. Here, we’re committed to empowering you with the tools and strategies you need to achieve true balance, where your career, relationships and health all thrive and where you have the power to define success on your own terms.

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18:21

I'm Burning Down My Business (Here's Why)

Balance & Beyond ·

2025/05/06

Have you ever achieved something substantial, only to hear that nagging whisper inside saying "this isn't enough"? That moment when you realise the success you've built—even when it's working beautifully—no longer fits who you've become? I recently had this profound realisation about my own multi-million dollar business. Despite changing thousands of lives, winning awards, and creating beautiful retreats, I discovered I've been filtering myself, hiding parts of my authentic voice, and playin...

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11:05

Moment: Why the Habits of Billionaires Don’t Work for...

Balance & Beyond ·

2025/05/02

We explore why common balance strategies fail for ambitious women despite our best efforts and reveal the essential missing ingredient needed to make them finally work. • Meditation often becomes another opportunity to ruminate on to-do lists rather than finding calm • Time blocking frequently gets pushed to late hours (10pm-midnight) due to constant interruptions and prioritizing others' needs • The celebrated 5am routine rarely accounts for mothers' realities and can create resentment when...

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17:57

Is the Corporate World Failing Women? How Burnout and...

Balance & Beyond ·

2025/04/29

Uncover the hidden dynamics of corporate culture and its profound impact on women with Coach Sabina. We're asking the provocative question: Is corporate culture failing women, especially in the wake of shifting work flexibility post-pandemic? As companies increasingly enforce office mandates, women are uniquely challenged by the demands of balancing professional obligations with domestic responsibilities. With women comprising a significant portion of the workforce and over half of university...

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8:55

Moments: Breaking the Cycle of Negative Thinking

Balance & Beyond ·

2025/04/25

Thank you for joining us today on the Balance and Beyond Podcast. We're so glad you carved out this time for yourself! If you’re keen to dive deeper into our world, here are our socials where you can discover more about the toolkit that has helped thousands of women create a life of balance. Website: www.balanceinstitute.com Podcast Website: https://www.balanceinstitute.com/podcast Email: jo@balanceinstitute.com LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/stonejoanne Facebook: https://www.facebo...

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28:45

Breaking Free from Burnout: One Woman's Journey to...

Balance & Beyond ·

2025/04/22

Burnout doesn't have to be the price of success. Just ask Belinda, who transformed from a corporate high-achiever working until 1am to a purpose-driven professional with true balance and joy. This eye-opening conversation reveals what happens when an ambitious woman decides she's had enough of "high-achieving her brokenness." Despite outperforming at work and receiving bonuses, Belinda found herself burning food on the stove because she was answering "just one more email" and missing meaning...

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8:45

Moment: Unlocking Your Hidden Power Source

Balance & Beyond ·

2025/04/18

Thank you for joining us today on the Balance and Beyond Podcast. We're so glad you carved out this time for yourself! If you’re keen to dive deeper into our world, here are our socials where you can discover more about the toolkit that has helped thousands of women create a life of balance. Website: www.balanceinstitute.com Podcast Website: https://www.balanceinstitute.com/podcast Email: jo@balanceinstitute.com LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/stonejoanne Facebook: https://www.facebo...

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20:55

Breaking the High Performer Trap

Balance & Beyond ·

2025/04/15

Feeling stuck in your career despite your outstanding work? You might be caught in the high performer trap—a frustrating place where your exceptional skills keep you valued right where you are, while leadership opportunities pass you by. This eye-opening episode reveals the five hidden reasons ambitious women get overlooked for promotions, highlighting surprising ways your strengths might actually be holding you back. From building your reputation as the indispensable "go-to person" to measu...

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8:18

Moment: Embrace Chaos, Survive & Thrive in Busy Seasons

Balance & Beyond ·

2025/04/11

Busy seasons don't have to be something we merely survive and endure – they can be transformed into periods of growth, connection, and unexpected joy with the right mindset shifts. • Acknowledge that busy times are just a season and won't last forever • Recognize that these chaotic years with children will later be remembered as precious times of closeness • Practice "microdosing" self-care by finding fulfillment in smaller moments rather than waiting for perfect conditions • Use drive time ...

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21:19

Power & Politics: Why Women Must Play the Game

Balance & Beyond ·

2025/04/08

Power isn't something bestowed upon us—it's something we reclaim. For too many ambitious women, the path to leadership has been paved with burnout, invisibility, and frustration despite exceptional hard work. Why? Because we were never taught to play the game of power and politics. From childhood, we've absorbed the message that power is something dirty or manipulative, something wielded over others rather than harnessed within ourselves. We've believed the fairy tale that exceptional work w...

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10:10

Moment: The Secrets Behind Retreat Magic

Balance & Beyond ·

2025/04/04

Fresh from hosting two transformative weekend retreats with 36 women, I'm sharing the essential principles that made these gatherings life-changing experiences for everyone involved. These principles aren't just for retreats but can transform how you approach every area of your life. • Our retreats are known for beautiful venues, amazing food, great wine and guilt-free indulgence • Working in flow state with no rigid agenda allows for true co-creation and intuitive guidance • Vulnerability i...

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21:19

The Leadership Skills No One Taught You (But You Need...

Balance & Beyond ·

2025/04/01

Feeling stretched too thin in your leadership journey? You're not alone. The pace of change in 2025 demands a new approach to success—one that doesn't sacrifice your wellbeing on the altar of achievement. My deep dive into the three critical leadership skills that ambitious women need right now reveals surprising truths about what's actually holding you back. First, authenticity has become your greatest competitive advantage in an AI-dominated landscape. When everything else can be perfected...

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7:58

Moment: Why You Can’t Figure it All Out

Balance & Beyond ·

2025/03/28

Thank you for joining us today on the Balance and Beyond Podcast. We're so glad you carved out this time for yourself! If you’re keen to dive deeper into our world, here are our socials where you can discover more about the toolkit that has helped thousands of women create a life of balance. Website: www.balanceinstitute.com Podcast Website: https://www.balanceinstitute.com/podcast Email: jo@balanceinstitute.com LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/stonejoanne Facebook: https://www.facebo...

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21:20

The 3 Leadership Traps Keeping Women Stuck

Balance & Beyond ·

2025/03/25

Ever wondered why working harder isn't getting you ahead? Despite your exceptional output, strategic thinking, and dedication, do you find yourself passed over for opportunities while watching others progress with seemingly half the effort? In this eye-opening exploration of leadership barriers, we dive deep into the three invisible traps keeping ambitious women stuck in cycles of burnout and career stagnation. The "workhorse trap" might be the most dangerous—that childhood-instilled belief ...

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9:15

Moment: The Trap of "Selfish"

Balance & Beyond ·

2025/03/21

Thank you for joining us today on the Balance and Beyond Podcast. We're so glad you carved out this time for yourself! If you’re keen to dive deeper into our world, here are our socials where you can discover more about the toolkit that has helped thousands of women create a life of balance. Website: www.balanceinstitute.com Podcast Website: https://www.balanceinstitute.com/podcast Email: jo@balanceinstitute.com LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/stonejoanne Facebook: https://www.facebo...

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24:32

Jo Unfiltered: The Truth About Balancing Life, Plus...

Balance & Beyond ·

2025/03/18

Ever wondered how to juggle a bustling household, demanding career, and personal hobbies without losing your balance? In today’s episode, Jo answers the top three questions she gets asked: how does she juggle all the parts of her life, what rituals keep her sane and who supports her on this journey of life. Discover the secrets to achieving harmony as Jo shares her journey of balancing two energetic children, a husband, a household, and her own passions. This episode of Balance and Beyond tac...

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8:47

Moment: How to Reclaim Your Power

Balance & Beyond ·

2025/03/14

Welcome to Balance & Beyond Mindset Moments, a brand new bite-sized short from Jo. This week we explore the powerful concept of being "at cause" in your life, calling back to Season 1 Episode 18. This is about recognizing that while we can't control all circumstances, we can choose our responses and intentionally create our lives within the context of our responsibilities. If this resonates with you, you can find the rest of Episode 18 here: https://www.balanceinstitute.com/podcast/2023/...

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24:39

The Motherhood Penalty: Why Mums Are More Likely to...

Balance & Beyond ·

2025/03/11

Coach Jaclyn joins us to explore a profound question: How can working mothers find true balance without falling into the burnout trap? This episode tackles the societal pressures that demand women to excel in dual roles—professionally and as mothers—without missing a beat. We unravel the pervasive narrative of working as if you’re not a parent, and parenting like you don’t work. This expectation leads to a split identity, contributing to feelings of overwhelm and exhaustion. Together, we shin...

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8:24

Moment: Kittens, Intuition, and the Power of "Hell Yes"

Balance & Beyond ·

2025/03/07

Welcome to Balance & Beyond Mindset Moments, a brand new bite-sized short in which Jo shares some more of her insights, or we show you some of the best clips from previous episodes. For this first moment, we have a journey of intuition, decision-making, and embracing what feels right unfolds through a family's quest to adopt kittens. The story highlights the importance of trusting your gut and knowing when to say no in pursuit of what truly fulfills you. • Family visits a shelter with ho...

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21:50

The Hidden Danger of F-You Energy and How it...

Balance & Beyond ·

2025/03/04

Ever found yourself driven by anxiety, striving for perfection, or constantly seeking validation from others? Jo used to be in that exact spot, and it left her utterly exhausted. Today, she’s uncovering a different path—one that moves beyond the temporary rush of "F-U energy" and towards motivations that truly nourish and sustain us. She’ll explore the common trap of chasing accomplishments to prove others wrong, and how this often leads to nothing more than hollow victories. It’s time ...

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35:31

How Theresa Became Unbreakable

Balance & Beyond ·

2025/02/25

Have you ever felt overwhelmed and shackled by past experiences? Meet Theresa from Texas, whose path from frustration and self-doubt to becoming a fearless world challenger is nothing short of inspiring. A seemingly random encounter on social media sparked her transformation, shifting her mindset from knowing it all to embracing the power of personal growth. Hear Teresa's reflections on how being truly seen and heard became a cornerstone in her journey, ultimately empowering her to use her gi...

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