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The Balance Theory

Erika De Pellegrin

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

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82:59

How to Grow Without Losing Yourself | Brooki

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2026/03/08

From making just $300 a day in her early bakery days to raising $25 million in venture capital and expanding from local to global, this growth story is extraordinary. But this conversation isn’t just about numbers.It’s about what happens when success comes fast. In this episode of The Balance Theory, I’m joined by Brooki, founder of Brooki Bakehouse, for her first ever podcast interview. We talk about the identity work that needs to happen before growth, the trade-offs that come with scaling a

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42:17

Why Positive Thinking Hasn’t Worked (And What...

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2026/03/01

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, confidence, and the reality you experience. We talk about why so many people

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54:09

Everyday Habits That Build Real Self-Respect | Dr...

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2026/02/22

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 response • How you might be subtly trading yourself away in everyday

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46:22

How the World’s Biggest Podcast Thinks About Growth...

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2026/02/15

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, intentional decisions compound into massive audience growth. From

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62:36

How to Change Your Personality to Make Yourself More...

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2026/02/08

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 confidence. It’s about rewiring how you see yourself. ✨ What You’ll

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1:00:37

How To Stay Confident When Nothing Online Is Real...

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2026/02/01

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 journalist, speaker, and mother Danae Mercer, who has worked at the highest

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1:07:15

How to Get Good at Relationships (Most People Never...

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2026/01/25

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 fail, what most people were never taught about love, and how relationships

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51:57

How to Become the Person You Want to Be in 2026 |...

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2026/01/18

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 actually follows through on the promises they make to themselves. Not

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3:20

This Will Find You Right Before Your Next Level Up.

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2026/01/11

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, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to

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5:56

MORNING MOTIVATION - 5 Minutes to Start Every Day Right

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2026/01/04

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 taking ownership of your life. Put your headphones in, breathe, and let

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5:57

If You Want More Opportunities in 2026, Do THIS!

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2025/12/28

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.Whether you’re building your career, growing your personal brand, or

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6:28

Your Discipline Problem Isn't What You Think (It's...

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2025/12/21

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 to finally stick to what you say you’ll do in 2026. If you’ve ever felt

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46:17

The #1 Habit Keeping You From Achieving What You Want...

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2025/12/14

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 doing it…This habit is the reason why you feel guilty saying no, why fear

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46:39

Why You Don’t Need to Have Life “Figured Out” By 30 |...

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2025/12/07

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 starting over after a breakup, questioning your career, drifting from old

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32:09

These Daily Habits Are Draining Years From Your Life...

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2025/11/30

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 have the biggest impact on your sleep, mood, stress, and long-term

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46:38

How to Stop Letting Your Job or Relationships Define...

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2025/11/23

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 questioning your path, feeling disconnected from who you are, or stuck

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46:04

How to Find Confidence in Different Areas of Life |...

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2025/11/16

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, fitness, family, and wealth - Kayla opens up in a way she never has

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53:20

How To Make Yourself Irreplaceable and Confident |...

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2025/11/09

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 matterThe #1 skill that can’t be automated (and how to master it)How to

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44:15

Stay in a 9–5 or Start Your Own Thing? Here’s How to...

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2025/11/02

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 your purpose to knowing when to take the leap.✨ In this episode: – How to

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43:09

Why Your Perfect Plan Will Fail (and How to Win...

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2025/10/26

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 LearnWhy your perfect plan will never go the way you expectHow to adapt and win when life throws curveballsThe truth about productivity (and

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