The Balance Theory

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

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 friendships, or simply thinking, “I thought I’d be further by now,” this episode will help you make sense of a chapter most people silently struggle through. You’re not behind. You’re not failing. You’re becoming. This episode is for those who are * 27–33 and feel lost * questioning the life you thought you’d have * “starting over” when everyone else seems ahead * growing out of old friendships and identities * navigating big emotional changes all at once Get ready to learn and reposition yourself to find grounding & peace with your timeline. TIME STAMPS (01:13) What is a Saturn Return? (07:43) Reinvention versus rediscovering who you are (13:42) Reflective Questions for turbulent moments (17:22) Timeline exercise (20:30) Who Am I? (27:06) Friendship break ups (33:28) Juggling work and being a new mum (41:13) Birth stories CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/caggiesworld] 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 sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! [https://www.instagram.com/erikadpelle/] RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon [https://bit.ly/4cpHmcV] ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge [https://bit.ly/46CoiqR] ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book [https://bit.ly/4fEFlfP] LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/] 📱Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast] MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial [https://try.sunsama.com/igaha8bg2gvk] 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplement [https://bit.ly/3S1MHiV]s - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory [http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

These Daily Habits Are Draining Years From Your Life | Gary Brecka

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 vitality - especially for people with busy lives and limited time or budget. We also explore the link between isolation and early mortality, why so many people struggle with anxiety without knowing the biological reason behind it, and how to invest in your health in a way that actually moves the needle. This episode is practical, grounding, and genuinely life-changing. (01:28) Introduction (03:01) 3 FREE things to extend your life (06:43) Caregiver syndrome (07:41) Investing in your wellness (09:34) Why people struggle with anxiety (12:32) 40% of people go to sleep like this (15:48) Is it just about more years? (20:13) Are you religious? (21:48) This is the most attractive frequency (24:37) Impact of Botox/Filler on longevity? (29:58) How long are we going to live in 200 years? Connect with today's guest on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/garybrecka?igsh=NGdsYXFqbXFydWg4] 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 sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! [https://www.instagram.com/erikadpelle/] RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon [https://bit.ly/4cpHmcV] ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge [https://bit.ly/46CoiqR] ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book [https://bit.ly/4fEFlfP] LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/] 📱Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast] MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial [https://try.sunsama.com/igaha8bg2gvk] 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplement [https://bit.ly/3S1MHiV]s - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory [http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How to Stop Letting Your Job or Relationships Define You | Twinkle Stanly

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 between wanting more and not knowing where to begin -this conversation will help you find clarity, confidence, and your true identity again. In this episode, we unpack: 💭 Leaving a job you didn’t hate - but still knowing you’re meant for more 💭 Why so many women tie their identity to job titles, achievements or relationships 💭 Finding the courage to pivot without proof that it will work out 💭 The fear of losing your labels and rebuilding who you are without them 💭 Why your niche is YOU (and why overthinking it keeps you stuck) 💭 How to detach from people’s opinions and trust your inner knowing 💭 Spiritual vs strategic confidence and the mindset that gets you moving again Whether you’re going through a transition, craving reinvention, or trying to reconnect with yourself… this episode will remind you that you are allowed to choose a new life, even if the old one wasn’t “bad.” CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/twinklestanly/] TIME STAMPS (01:14) You didn’t hate your job, but you still quit? (05:14) How did you get the confidence to post your first video? (08:14) This should be your niche (11:44) My identity being tied to a relationship (13:18) I’m good at rejecting people’s opinion of me (15:59) Advice for people wanting to have more abundant thoughts (18:47) Losing yourself to relationships (20:16) What are you not prepared to settle for? (28:29) Social Media Addiction (33:39) Stop relying on ChatGPT (40:12) Is success spiritual or strategic? 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 sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! [https://www.instagram.com/erikadpelle/] RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon [https://bit.ly/4cpHmcV] ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge [https://bit.ly/46CoiqR] ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book [https://bit.ly/4fEFlfP] LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/] 📱Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast] MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial [https://try.sunsama.com/igaha8bg2gvk] 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplement [https://bit.ly/3S1MHiV]s - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory [http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How to Find Confidence in Different Areas of Life | Kayla Itsines

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 before. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m trying to find myself again” or felt like your confidence disappeared somewhere along the way… this episode will remind you it’s never gone, it just needs to be rebuilt in this new season of life, along with some personal insights into Kayla’s own journey. #KaylaItsines #Confidence #Reinvention #TheBalanceTheory #PostpartumJourney #SelfGrowth #LifeChange #Motherhood #FitnessMotivation #FindingYourself TIME STAMPS (01:37) Introduction (02:51) Confidence to be on stage? (06:27) Dealing with negativity online (10:17) Kayla has never shared this… (16:07) Honest recovery from pregnancy (21:57) “Bounce back”? (25:10) What do men get wrong with advising fitness in pregnancy? (27:37) How have you diversified your wealth? (29:47) The “Kayla Tax” (31:45) If we removed fitness from your life, what would you be doing? (34:35) Confidence in the gym (36:03) Do you think we need to parent boys and girls differently? (40:07) Raising kids different to the previous generation? (43:45) Rapid Fire Qs 📸 Connect with our guest on IG here [https://www.instagram.com/kayla_itsines/] 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 sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! [https://www.instagram.com/erikadpelle/] RESOURCES ▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon [https://bit.ly/4cpHmcV] ▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge [https://bit.ly/46CoiqR] ▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book [https://bit.ly/4fEFlfP] LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/] 📱Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast] MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial [https://try.sunsama.com/igaha8bg2gvk] 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplement [https://bit.ly/3S1MHiV]s - use "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory [http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How To Make Yourself Irreplaceable and Confident | Maha Abouelenein

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 matter * The #1 skill that can’t be automated (and how to master it) * How to build confidence that makes you unforgettable * The mindset shift to stop “waiting” for opportunities and start creating them * How to communicate so people want to work with you * The real reason some people stay relevant and others fade out If you’ve ever felt like your skills are expiring, this episode will reignite your edge and remind you that your ability to communicate, adapt, and connect is your greatest competitive advantage. TIME STAMPS (01:33) Introduction (03:33) What does it actually mean to be self reliant? (08:33) How do we stop waiting for what we want? (13:33) How to do a Time audit of your life (15:06) How to manage my time? (21:17) How did you work with the Prime Minister of Egypt (27:33) The SECRET to opening doors for yoursel (28:40) How do you create value in your networks? JOB or BUSINESS! (35:43) Why do you need to network if you have a stable job? (40:07) How do you craft a one liner about yourself? (46:33) Bringing Netflix to MENA (51:03) 7 rules of Self Reliance 7 Rules of Self Reliance Book [https://www.amazon.ae/Rules-Self-Reliance-Moving-Invest-Yourself/dp/1401978665/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=173019489012&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mPgM0T7XGSOPuBYcetJiUQ.zkUIS0SgUPgh7MuE-qXQNZbwxnjh7gbeSbr11V_0wr4&dib_tag=se&gad_source=1&hvadid=714341526859&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9194381&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12342482064259237126&hvtargid=kwd-2369201822539&hydadcr=8328_2330636&keywords=7+rules+of+self-reliance+maha&mcid=2e3fcc594d033a02842373dad420717b&qid=1762454758&sr=8-1] Time Audit Workshop [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REAGPFJ_n7E&t=110s] Networking Pro PDF [https://www.mahaabouelenein.com/freebie-networking-for-introverts] Connect with Maha 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mahagaber/] 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 sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG! [https://www.instagram.com/erikadpelle/] LET’S BE FRIENDS 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/] 📱Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast] MY FAVOURITE STUFF 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial [https://try.sunsama.com/igaha8bg2gvk] 🌱 Wholefoods & Supplement [https://bit.ly/3S1MHiV]s "THEBALANCETHEORY" for 15% off Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory [http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.