Balanced Living Unfiltered

About Balanced Living Unfiltered

Welcome to Balanced Living Unfiltered, the podcast where the team at Balance & Birch shares real, raw, and unfiltered/unedited conversations about wellness, personal growth, and everything in between. Hosted by a rotating cast of our incredible staff members—including therapists, yoga instructors, personal trainers, and naturopathic doctors—each episode brings a unique perspective on how to navigate the challenges of living a balanced life in today’s busy world. In every monthly episode, we tackle a wide range of topics that matter to you. From mental health and self-care to relationships, physical wellness, and everything in between, Balanced Living Unfiltered is your go-to resource for honest, unfiltered conversations and practical tips. Throughout the series, different staff members will share their experiences and expertise, offering a variety of insights into topics like anxiety, trauma, sex therapy, mindfulness, nutrition, and more. True wellness is about more than just physical health—it’s about nourishing your mind, body, and spirit. No topic is off-limits, and we welcome listener input! Submit your questions, ideas, and topics for discussion. Whether you're curious about managing stress, exploring new wellness practices, or complaining about how difficult it is to be a person sometimes, our staff is here to provide authentic, relatable content that reflects the complexity of real life. Balanced Living Unfiltered isn’t just a podcast; it’s a supportive community where we explore what it truly means to live well, unfiltered. Episodes drop monthly, so make sure to subscribe and stay connected with us on social media for exclusive updates and special announcements. Join us as we redefine what it means to live a balanced life—because real wellness isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your journey to balanced living starts here.

Publisher

Balance & Birch Virtual Wellness Center

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

1 Oct 2024

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Grief Podcast Part 5: Anticipatory Grief & Ambiguous Loss

   Host: Dr. Krista “Ollie” Hopkins Licensed Psychologist | Consultant | Wellness Coach https://balanceandbirch.com/drhopkins/ Featuring: Dr. Rebecca “Emjay” Brown Founder | Psychologist | Sexologist | Wellness Coach https://balanceandbirch.com/drbrown/ Grief doesn't always begin after a loss. Sometimes, it starts long before, while we're still holding on to someone or something we love. Join psychologists from Balance & Birch Dr. Ollie Hopkins and Dr. Rebecca “Emjay” Brown, in thi...

2. 

   1 Sept 2026

   The Healing Journey: Trust The Process

   🎙️Co-Host: Jennifer Lee | Reiki Practitioner https://balanceandbirch.com/jennifer/ 🎙️Co-Host: Allie Aschmann | Hypnotherapist & Spiritual Coach https://balanceandbirch.com/allie/ In this episode, Allie and Jennifer share their personal experiences with healing and the tools that supported them along the way. Allie found support through Hypnosis and Inner Child Healing, while Jennifer used Reiki to help reconnect with herself, heal old wounds and navigate her healing journey. The he...

3. 

   1 Aug 2026

   Contentment vs Satisfaction

   🎙️Host: David Kopp Personal Trainer | Men’s Coach https://balanceandbirch.com/david/ ⭐️ Guest: JD Tremblay Director of High Performance and Mental Resilience Advisor at Hungry Warrior Academy Website https://hungrywarrioracademy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hungrywarrioracademy/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hungrywarrioracademy https://www.youtube.com/@Hungry-Warrior-Academy https://www.facebook.com/people/Hungry-Warrior-Academy/61559051615885/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jd-tremblay-2b6215256/ JD Tremblay is the Director of High Performance and Mental Resilience Advisor at Hungry Warrior Academy. He understands firsthand what it takes to overcome extreme challenges and rebuild yourself to operate at a higher level. As an Integrated engineer, military veteran, naturopathic practitioner, and ultra-endurance athlete, he’s tested human limits in some of the toughest environments on the planet, including the EpicDeca, where he was one of only three people ever to complete 10 Ironman-distance triathlons in 10 consecutive days across six Hawaiian Islands. He doesn't just speak about pushing limits; he’s proven the science by testing human endurance at the highest level. That journey wasn’t just about physical strength; it was about mindset, purpose, and faith. It inspired JD to write the best-selling book: Hunger For More in Life, which looks at what it means to push beyond limits and overcome mental struggles. He dedicates his life to helping Christian men, like you, crush their battles and rediscover their God-given purpose. This latest episode features a conversation between David, our personal trainer with Balance and Birch, and JD Tremblay, the Director of High Performance and Mental Resilience Advisor at Hungry Warrior Academy. They discuss methodologies for achieving personal growth, maintaining discipline, and navigating the transition from structured environments, like the military, to civilian life. Key Takeaways: JD argues that while one can be content, experiencing life and remaining grounded regardless of current circumstances, one should never be fully satisfied, as there is always room to improve, achieve, and grow. They distinguish between fleeting feelings and regulated emotions. They suggest that basing decisions on an emotional state, which can be calculated and regulated, is more effective for long-term growth than reacting to temporary feelings. Military service provides an external authority structure, but transitioning to civilian life requires creating internal systems. They emphasize the importance of identifying and writing down personal values before setting goals to ensure one’s actions align with their purpose. Principles act as a foundation; adhering to them ensures that effort leads to meaningful results, regardless of whether those principles are secular or faith-based. They advocate for daily reflection, through meditation, prayer, and journaling, to reset, stay driven, and avoid "buying one's own lies" or falling back into old, negative patterns. Rather than letting shame lead to self-destruction or paralysis, JD suggests using it as a catalyst. By acknowledging negative experiences or past behaviors, one can channel that energy into constructive actions, such as physical training or philanthropic efforts, to produce positive outcomes. They agree that suffering is an inherent part of life. Maintaining a driven and faithful mindset allows one to "take it on the chin" and rationalize the challenges necessary to become a better person. David and JD share sentiment on the necessity of being serious about one's life, values, and goals. They stress the importance of having a clear, definitive path and the willingness to accept hard truths to foster continuous improvement. 🔔 Subscribe for More: Stay connected for insightful conversations on faith, mindset, mental health, wellness and personal growth. #MentalHealthAwareness #EmotionalWellness #BalanceAndBirch #Podcast #MindBodyConnection

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

196

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 31 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

23

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

32

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