The Balance Theory

About The Balance Theory

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. The Balance Theory is a powerful approach to reframing life balance, so you can build the life you are dreaming of without compromising what matters most. Join us weekly for practical and personal tools and insights to help find your unique balance, to be inspired by guests like Kayla Itsines, Kelsey Wells, Steph Claire Smith, Laura Henshaw, KIC Founders, Sarah Davidson, Chontel Duncan, Georgie Stevenson and more. Tune in to break through barriers and start living the life you deserve! Spotify Playlists: Mindset Playlist Self Awareness Playlist Health + Fitness Playlist Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok, YouTube & Instagram!

Publisher

Erika De Pellegrin

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 May 2020

Latest episode

11 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

388 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Oct 2026

   6 Strategies So You'll Never Say "I Don't Have Time" Again

   You finally get a moment to yourself… but you’re too exhausted to do anything with it. The workout you wanted to do. The book you keep meaning to read. The habit you promised you’d stick to. They get pushed to tomorrow, and somehow tomorrow keeps looking exactly the same. If you’ve been thinking, “I have no time for myself,” “Why can’t I stay consistent?” or “How does everyone else manage to do it all?” this episode is for you. I know what it feels like to finish the day with nothing left for yourself. To be busy all day, but still feel like you haven’t made time for the things that matter to you. In this solo episode, I’m sharing six simple strategies that helped me break that cycle—and could help you feel more energised, use your time more intentionally, and finally make room for yourself. If you’re struggling with time management, building habits, staying consistent, or finding the motivation to exercise and work towards your goals, this is a practical place to start. You don’t need a perfect routine or a complete life overhaul. You need a starting point that fits your actual life. You deserve more than getting through the day and hoping you’ll have energy left over. Download the free workbook HERE to follow along Newsletter sign up HERE SPONSORS 🏃♀️ FABLETICS: Shop now at Fabletics.com/BALANCE to get 70- 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP (be sure to select 'BALANCE' when prompted to unlock this offer)! 🧑⚕️ TALKSPACE: Get $80 off your first month with promo code 'SPACE80' at https://www.talkspace.com/ 💵 CASH APP: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/oe4ya755 #CashAppPod #CashAppPartner Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement, for the Sutton debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton and for the Bancorp debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp. Savings and Offers provided by Cash App, a Block Inc. brand. Offers may not be affiliated with third party merchants.Parents and legal guardians can open a managed account for kids 6-12.Cash App will pass through a portion of the interest paid on your savings balance held in an account for the benefit of Cash App customers at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. To earn interest on your Cash App savings balance, you need to have sponsor approval. Exceptions may apply. Savings yield rate is subject to change. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. TIME STAMPS (00:00) Introduction (02:07) Strategy 1 (04:40) Strategy 2 (09:32) Strategy 3 (16:56) Strategy 4 (20:18) Strategy 5 (25:02) Strategy 6 (27:07) BONUS Tip (life changing) WHO AM I? I’m Erika, an Australian living in Dubai, a mum and the creator and host of this podcast. After almost a decade in law, I’ve stepped into a new chapter centred on what I love - helping people understand themselves, grow and build lives that feel aligned. As someone with big ambitions, I’m passionate about pursuing what matters and to do so, we need to create our own lives intentionally. This channel is a space for honest conversations, curiosity and practical tools to support that journey. Welcome - I’m glad you’re here. 📸 My personal IG LET’S BE FRIENDS ⭐ Substack 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok 🌍 My website 🧡 This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2. 

   4 Oct 2026

   Sammy Robinson on Taking Risks, Burning Out and Backing Yourself

   She built a brand from nothing at 22 with no financial backing and an industry full of doubt... and fully backed her self anyway. This kind of confidence is inspirational, so turn the volume up for this one! In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with Sammy Robinson, founder of One Mile and content creator of over a decade, to unpack what it actually takes to build something on your own when the people around you are unsure. This is not a masterclass on starting a fashion brand. It is the honest story of what confidence, risk and burnout look like behind a business that looks like it has it all together. If you have ever caught yourself thinking: "Am I crazy for wanting to do this differently" "Everyone around me is being realistic but it feels wrong to me" "I don't want to let the people who rely on me down" Then this episode is for you. In this conversation, Erika and Sammy cover: • Why Sammy backed herself at 22 with no financial backing and no one telling her it was a good idea • The real reason she chose to build a brand instead of buying property in her early twenties • What it actually felt like to be underestimated as a young founder • Why she believes staying a little delusional is necessary when you are building something from nothing • The moment she realised she had completely burnt herself out running the brand and the social side at once • The health scare that forced her to put herself first for the first time in her career • The daily boundaries and non negotiables she now protects no matter what • Why she has almost stopped capturing content and what that says about where she is at in her life • How she thinks about authenticity, AI and standing out in a saturated creator economy • What success actually means to her now that she has built the financial freedom she once worked for Wherever you are in your own journey right now, Sammy's story is proof that you do not need everyone's permission to start and you do not have to lose yourself to build something real. Filmed at Pivotal Conversations Studios @pivotalconversations Book a session: https://www.pivotalconversations.ai SPONSORS 🤖 Try Granola for FREE - Go to https://www.granola.ai/BALANCE and try it on your next call. 🧴 Go to https://www.Timeline.com/BALANCE20 to shop the full-size Timeline Mitopure Resurfacing Exfoliator and save up to 20% CONNECT Instagram - Sammy Robinson One Mile - Link to One Mile with Code “ERIKA15” for 15% YouTube TIME STAMP (00:00) Introduction(03:35) High school Sammy and her early sense of self(09:47) What it felt like when her early YouTube videos went viral(12:58) Did she ever have to play a character online(14:14) Starting One Mile at 22(10:59) How she landed on the vision for the brand(18:40) Betting her savings on One Mile instead of buying property(20:06) Being underestimated as a 22 year old founder(22:21 ) The reality of the first 12 months running a business(24:10 ) What made her decide to open a bricks and mortar store(26:00) What opening stores unlocked in her as a leader(27:44) Learning to trust her team and let go of control(32:09) Is she naturally more Type A or Type B(33:35) How she actually makes decisions, intuition versus logic(36:50) Her advice for anyone wanting to start a personal brand(39:14) Evolving faster than the business and the cost of carrying it all(42:00) Turning 30 and taking the year to travel(43:20) What success actually means to her now(46:49) The health scare that forced her to slow down(49:22) The boundaries and daily rules she lives by now(51:13) Her one non-negotiable for a good day(57:15) Reflecting on her 20s in one word(59:08) How content creation has changed for her after a decade(1:01:34) How AI is changing the creator economy(1:03:16) How to be authentic online without overthinking it(1:08:20) Was there ever a day she wanted to quit(1:09:05) Her ten-year vision for One Mile(1:11:14) Who inspires her 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! LET’S BE FRIENDS ⭐ Substack 📸 Instagram 📱 TikTok 🌍 My Website 🧡 This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3. 

   27 Sept 2026

   Alexis Fernandez: The Everyday Habits That Build Real Confidence

   This is a conversation about confidence like you've never heard before. In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with Alexis Fernandez, a leading performance coach, speaker, and author whose work sits at the intersection of neuroscience, mindset, and high performance. She also is the host of the Do You F*cking Mind podcast. Today they unpack what real self assurance actually looks like once you take away the job title, other people's expectations and how you look. This is not a pep talk about ignoring everyone and doing whatever you want. It is an honest conversation about where the line sits between healthy care and living through someone else's eyes, and what it takes to move it. If you have ever caught yourself thinking: "I know they will be disappointed if I do this." "Why do I feel like I have to prove I am a good person?" "I care more about what they think of me than what I think of me." "Who am I if I take away my job and what I have achieved?" "I want to feel like myself again." Then this episode is for you. In this conversation, Erika and Alexis cover: - The red flags that your sense of self is not as grounded as you think - How to know who you are without your job, your achievements or your relationships - Why becoming more confident often means letting the people you love down and how to do it kindly - The difference between healthy love and love that only shows up when you meet expectations - How to build confidence that does not depend on how you look or what people say - Whether you can accept yourself and still want to change how you look - How to hold onto the version of you that you became when life changes around you - Why rock bottom is often where the biggest changes start - What social media and scrolling are doing to your focus and memory, and how to reverse it - How to stay ambitious when your capacity changes, including motherhood and burnout - What actually happens to the brain in pregnancy and postpartum You do not need anyone's permission to become who you already are. Filmed at Pivotal Conversations Studios @pivotalconversations Book a session SPONSORS Thank you to the sponsors who made today's episode possible: 🏠 TUMBLE - Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping tumbleliving.com/BALANCE #Tumble #ad 🍳 CARAWAY - I've loved using Caraway for 2+ years! Visit Carawayhome.com/BALANCE or use code 'BALANCE' at checkout to take an additional 10% off your next purchase. CONNECT 📸 Instagram 🎙️ Do You F*cking Mind podcast TIME STAMPS (00:00) Introduction(02:41) Why Alexis studied neuroscience(06:06) How the DYFM podcast format came to be(07:59) Tough love vs tearing yourself down(11:00) Why people at rock bottom make the biggest changes(17:57) Alexis's worst year and the one way ticket to Paris(21:48) Holding onto who you became when you move home(25:10) The red flags your sense of self is not grounded(28:56) Knowing who you are without your job title(32:46) Why becoming yourself means letting people down(38:53) Can you accept yourself and still change how you look?(46:42) How Alexis feels about ageing(51:45) Motherhood, fertility and finding out about twins(59:28) Has motherhood changed her ambition?(1:01:41) When your capacity changes but your ambition does not(1:08:38) What happens to the brain in pregnancy and postpartum(1:12:21) What social media is doing to your focus(1:17:45) Is the doomscrolling brain reversible?(1:21:11) Kids, screens and self regulation(1:26:43) Would Alexis ever use an AI version of herself?(1:30:44) Can content creators ever be fully present? 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! 📸 My personal IG LET’S BE FRIENDS ⭐ Substack 📸 Instagram 📱Tiktok 🌍 My website 🧡 This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who has been a guest on The Balance Theory

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Maha Abouelenein
• Tracy Harmoush
• Chantale Ishac
• Caggie Dunlop
• Gary Brecka

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

6,631,368

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

168 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 81 / 100

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

Quality

86

Social presence

94

YouTube

93

Engagement

51

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