The Balance Theory

If you've ever felt like your worth depends on what you do, how you look, or who approves of you — you're not alone. In this raw and empowering conversation, Davina Rankin opens up about her journey of chasing external validation through modelling, relationships, and perfectionism… and what it took to finally feel enough without it. We dive deep into: ✨ The habit that keeps you stuck in cycles of not-enoughness ✨ Why external validation feels so addictive — and how to stop relying on it✨ The emotional shift that comes from choosing yourself first ✨ How motherhood, celibacy, and solitude helped Davina reclaim her worth This episode is a MUST-listen if you’re tired of seeking approval, performing for love, or feeling like you constantly have to prove yourself. It’s time to break the cycle and remember: your worth isn't something you earn — it's something you own. NUTRAORGANICS Today's episode is brought to you by my current daily go-to brand for all things wellness, supplements, vitamins and wholefoods. I am currently LOVING the bone broth range! ✨ GET 15% OFF HERE [https://bit.ly/3Yd2n6z]USING CODE: "THEBALANCETHEORY" CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/davvyxx/] TIME STAMPS (01:27) Introduction (01:57) Why Celibacy? (08:04) Uncomfortable truth about yourself (12:32) Radical Self Acceptance (14:28) Don’t have poor spiritual hygiene (20:10) How has your feminine energy shifted (23:08) Practical Tips for moving away from External Validation (27:57) First step to seek your own validation (33:41) Showing up authentically you in all areas of your life equally (EVEN WORK) (38:33) Losing yourself & finding yourself as a mother (42:40) How has your self growth influenced your parenting? (46:05) Genuine Self love v Bandaid Self Love (47:56) Learn from your judgemental side THE STUDIO [https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/] 🎥 We filmed this incredible conversation in the beautiful Pivotal Conversations Studio on the Gold Coast, Australia. Check them out if you're looking for high quality production, we couldn't recommend them enough! 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 📸 Connect with me on IG! [https://www.instagram.com/erikadpelle/] RESOURCES ▶︎ 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.

If you’ve ever felt confused by food labels, overwhelmed by gut health advice, or unsure which supplements are actually worth it — this episode is for you. We sit down with Lisa Baker, a dermal therapist turned nutritionist and supplement product developer, to demystify what’s really worth paying attention to when it comes to nutrition. From breaking down misleading food label claims to understanding the connection between gut health and overall wellbeing, Lisa shares practical, no-stress tips to help you make more confident and informed choices. ✨ You’ll learn: – How to actually read food labels without getting lost – What ingredients to watch out for (even in “clean” products) – When supplements can support your diet — and when they’re unnecessary– Why gut health matters more than you think – How to build a realistic, balanced approach to eating This is your no-BS guide to gut health and nutrition — grounded, practical, and empowering. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/the.coffee.table.nutritionist] 📚 Books [coffeetablenutrition.com ] TIME STAMPS (01:33) Introduction (02:43) Lisa’s journey from outside to inside health (05:44) 5 steps to creating a high quality product (10:48) Can we trust healthy clean labels? (14:33) What to look out for on labels (19:25) What foods/ingredients do you 100% avoid? (23:53) Supplements or Food? (26:05) Gut Health research update (29:25) Gut health helps mum’s breast milk for baby (32:34) FAD Diets - which one is worth exploring? (37:28) How does your work help you as a mum feeding your kids? (42:42) Is there a common nutrition rule you don’t agree with? (44:54) Ozempic - a concerning trend in Nutrition right now? NUTRAORGANICS Today's episode is brought to you by my current daily go-to brand for all things wellness, supplements, vitamins and wholefoods. I am currently LOVING the bone broth range! ✨ GET 15% OFF HERE [https://bit.ly/44DVjDT]USING CODE: "THEBALANCETHEORY" THE STUDIO [https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/ ] 🎥 We filmed this incredible conversation in the beautiful Pivotal Conversations Studio on the Gold Coast, Australia. Check them out if you're looking for high quality production, we couldn't recommend them enough! 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 📸 Connect with me on IG! [https://www.instagram.com/erikadpelle/] RESOURCES ▶︎ 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] 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.

Ever feel like you should be further ahead by now? Like no matter how much you do, it still doesn’t feel like enough? In today’s episode, I’m walking you through 8 powerful signs that you’re actually doing far better than you give yourself credit for. If you’ve been doubting your progress, stuck in self-comparison, or just feeling behind in life — this one’s for you. 💡 You’ll walk away feeling: Reassured you’re on the right path (even if it doesn’t look like it) - Validated in the quiet progress you have made - Clearer on what growth really looks like in this season - Let this episode be your reminder: you are not behind — you’re building. Press play and see if these 8 signs show up in your own life — chances are, they’re already there. 🎧 Episode with Georgie Stevenson [https://youtu.be/KTC17wyqEpM] NUTRAORGANICS Today's episode is brought to you by my current daily go-to brand for all things [https://bit.ly/3S1MHiV] wellness, supplements, vitamins and whole foods. I am currently LOVING the collagen powder and bone broth range. ✨ GET 15% OFF USING CODE [https://bit.ly/3S1MHiV]: THEBALANCETHEORY www.nutraorganics.com.au [https://bit.ly/3S1MHiV] TIME STAMPS (00:00) Introduction (02:10) Sign 1 (02:41) Sign 2 (03:20) Sign 3 (04:35) Sign 4 (06:29) Sign 5 (07:32) Sign 6 (08:13) Sign 7 (08:51) Sign 8 👉🏽 My FREE Work Life Balance Workshop [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REAGPFJ_n7E&t=40s] 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] 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.

🚨 Trigger Warning: This episode includes a discussion of self-harm. Please take care while listening. You’re doing everything right — checking the boxes, reaching your goals, and growing on paper. But deep down, something still feels off. Why doesn’t the progress stick? Why does every achievement feel good… but only for a moment? In this episode, we uncover how shame often hides beneath the surface of high achievement — quietly driving your need to succeed, be the “good girl,” or live up to others’ expectations. 🔑 We cover: * How shame subtly drives high achievers without them realising it * Why your wins don’t land the way you thought they would * The pressure to be the “good girl” — and what it’s costing you * What to do when your identity no longer feels like it fits * Friendship breakups, saying no, and reclaiming space for the real you If you’ve ever felt like your life looks perfect but doesn’t feel like yours, this conversation will help you reconnect with the version of you that feels truly aligned. 💭 You might not even realise shame is the root — but if your progress feels empty or fleeting, this might be your missing piece. NUTRAORGANICS Today's episode is brought to you by my current daily go-to brand for all things wellness, supplements, vitamins and wholefoods. I am currently LOVING the collagen powder and bone broth range. ✨ GET 15% OFF HERE [https://bit.ly/3Yd2n6z] USING CODE: THEBALANCETHEORY CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/annaliehowling] 📚 Get UNAPOLOGETIC Here [https://bit.ly/3Zf4JSP] TIME STAMPS (00:00) Introduction (04:30) Are high achievers driven by shame? (07:55) Are Limiting Beliefs because of shame? (09:36) How do you know if your identity is actually you? (11:44) Why you shouldn’t say “be a good girl” (18:04) Be mindful of the word “SHOULD” (22:26) How do you be authentically you if others are used to another version? (24:31) How do you manage friendship breakups? (28:04) Narcissism in friendships (35:46) What’s the difference between being lonely or being on my own? (43:06) How does one get good at saying no 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 ▶︎ 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] 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.

You can feel it — there’s more for you. More alignment. More purpose. More clarity. But no matter how hard you try… you feel stuck. In this powerful episode with Rochelle Fox, we unpack what’s really going on when you’re ready for more but can’t seem to move forward. This isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about finally understanding what’s been blocking you… and unlocking what comes next. We explore: 🔓 How to move from stuck to self-led 🧭 The mindset shifts that create clarity and momentum 🧠 What your resistance and discomfort are actually trying to show you ✨ How to learn & grow from your triggers 💬 How to reconnect with your inner voice when you feel out of touch 🔥 Why this might be your turning point If you’ve been craving more but can’t figure out how to get it… this is the unlock you’ve been waiting for. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rochelle_fox/] 📚 MAGNETIC [https://bit.ly/4d2fzRY] NUTRAORGANICS Today's episode is brought to you by my current daily go-to brand for all things wellness, supplements, vitamins and wholefoods. I am currently LOVING the collagen powder & bone broth range. ✨ GET 15% OFF USING CODE [https://bit.ly/44DVjDT]: THEBALANCETHEORY www.nutraorganics.com.au [https://bit.ly/44DVjDT] TIME STAMPS (01:12) Introduction (02:28) When you feel misaligned in work (06:40) When life gives you a fork in the road (11:12) We define ourselves based on what we do not who we are (12:12) One thing you should do before you quit (14:00) How to reframe “WHAT IF” (17:26) What it means if someone triggers you (19:33) Triggers – can they teach us anything? (29:35) Tall Poppy Syndrome in Australia is TOXIC (38:05) How to have a Growth Mindset (41:02) Watch your Digital Diet (45:48) STOP using this success metric and start using this one (52:12) Success isn’t an achievement, it’s THIS (56:04) Can mindfulness and ambition coexist (58:32) Create your own definitions 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. 📸 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 FAV 💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial [https://try.sunsama.com/igaha8bg2gvk] 🧡 This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video & support the channel at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! 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.