Balanced Ambition is the podcast for entrepreneurs who want big results without burning out. Host Matt Southam talks to experts and business owners about mindset, healthy habits and sustainable success. Get practical tips on energy, focus and balance so you can grow your business and still enjoy the life you're building.
Balanced Ambition
Claim This Podcastby Matt Southam
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122 episodes
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Balanced Ambition is the podcast for entrepreneurs who want big results without burning out. Host Matt Southam talks to experts and business owners about mindset, healthy habits and sustainable success. Get practical tips on energy, focus and balance so you can grow your business and still enjoy the life you're building.
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Recent Episodes
January 21, 2026
Cancer Changed My Career – And My Creative Identity
<p>What happens when your voice, your career, your identity, is suddenly under threat? In this episode, Chris shares how a throat cancer diagnosis forced a creative reckoning and a complete professional reinvention. From navigating fatigue and financial fear to reframing ambition and rediscovering joy, this is a deeply honest conversation about creativity, resilience, and learning how to keep yourself in the equation.</p><p><br></p><p>TIMESTAMPS:<br>00:00 – “I don’t want to go back to where I was”<br>01:55 – From amateur songwriter to live performer<br>03:00 – The subtle signs that something was wrong<br>04:50 – The panic to preserve his voice and songs<br>08:00 – Self-imposed creative pressure vs. health reality<br>11:30 – Navigating the financial unknown as self-employed<br>13:40 – Rebuilding life after diagnosis<br>15:40 – Saying no to say yes – redefining success<br>21:00 – How age and stage shift career decisions<br>25:30 – Why creativity without time for yourself isn’t enough<br>28:00 – Long-term fatigue, new limits, and recovery realities<br>36:00 – Losing access to your creative identity<br>39:30 – Reinventing as a live event MC<br>43:00 – How every past skill found new purpose<br>47:00 – Why he chose to reframe treatment as positive<br>52:00 – The power of gratitude and keeping joy in the equation</p>
January 14, 2026
From Rehab to House Fire: Rich Dannaher’s Unbelievable Story of Survival
<p>Rich Dannaher opens up about the darkest chapter of his life: from battling alcoholism, anxiety, and depression to enduring a terrifying incident in Las Vegas, entering rehab, and then—just 24 hours after leaving—watching his house go up in flames.This is a raw, honest, and inspiring conversation about hitting rock bottom and choosing to fight back. Rich shares how he rebuilt himself from the ground up, found purpose in the gym, and learned to live again—one day at a time.00:00 – "I can't do this anymore…"03:50 – What Vegas took from me12:00 – Drinking to forget and the slow slide down23:30 – The breaking point: anxiety, shame, and isolation30:00 – Rehab: the myth and the reality37:00 – Leaving rehab early… and the call that changed everything39:00 – "Your house is on fire"49:20 – Fighting with insurance while barely holding on58:00 – Why AA didn’t work—and what did1:04:00 – Ice baths, fitness, and building a new life1:08:00 – Losing my mum and learning to carry on1:30:00 – Final reflections and advice for anyone struggling👉 If you’ve ever felt lost, this episode is for you.🎧 Listen now and share it with someone who might need to hear it.</p>
December 23, 2025
Christmas Spiraled | Here's What Actually Helped
<p>In this raw and powerful episode, Ria opens up about her journey through cancer, alcohol addiction, ADHD, and the struggle to survive the holiday season. With honesty, humour and heart, she shares what helped her finally enjoy Christmas—sober, self-aware and stronger than ever.</p><p>If you’ve ever found Christmas overwhelming, or felt like you were just surviving not celebrating, this episode will resonate deeply.</p><p>👇 Timestamps:<br>00:00 – “Last Christmas I was in a dark place…”<br>01:10 – A rare cancer diagnosis days after giving birth<br>06:53 – The moment everything changed<br>12:29 – Giving up alcohol after years of self-medication<br>16:49 – Sober, but Christmas brought new challenges<br>20:00 – Living with a noisy ADHD brain<br>22:51 – The hardest Christmas and asking for help<br>36:10 – Coping with dopamine cravings without booze<br>41:35 – Parenting neurodiverse kids during the holidays<br>45:00 – Breaking the cycle: ADHD through generations<br>47:10 – “This is why I’ll always share my story”</p><p>❤️ Like, comment and share if Ria’s story resonates – and don’t forget to subscribe for more honest conversations.</p>
122 total episodes available
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