Brilliant Balance
Episodes
Break the "I'm so Busy" Cycle with this Powerful Shift
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you caught in the "I'm so busy" cycle, feeling like life is a relentless rush with no room to breathe? In this eye-opening episode, Cherylanne cha...
How to Buy Back Time with Pennyworth Founders Julia Hudson and Lisa Casson
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to reclaim your time and revolutionize your life? In this episode, Cherylanne is joined by Julia Hudson and Lisa Casson, the co-founde...
Try New Things: Be a "Late Learner" with Allison Hare
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to ignite your passion for the unexplored and transform your life? Today Cherylanne joins forces with Allison Hare, who left her corpo...
Live Lighter in 2024
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Cherylanne in this new year's episode of Brilliant Balance, where she challenges the traditional approach to resolutions and offers a fresh take ...
Reflect & Renew with Your Self-Guided Year-End Retreat Guide (+ free printable!)
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to reflect, renew, and shine? In this episode, Cherylanne shares her secrets for hosting a self-guided retreat that will leave you feeli...
Protect your Peace: Finding Calm in the Holiday Chaos
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about reclaiming calm during the holiday hustle. Cherylanne shares her ideas for finding moments of peace amidst the chaos, whe...
Magic Moments: Adding Joy to your Holiday Hustle
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Cherylanne invites you to infuse a little extra joy into your holiday season. As we navigate the busy month of December, she share...
Gifting without Regret: Smart Strategies for your Heart and your Wallet
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cherylanne tackles the often stressful topic of holiday gifting. With the season in full swing, she offers practical strategies to he...
Staying on Track: Holiday Food and Fitness Tips for Working Moms
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are a time for family, friends, and festive cheer. But for many busy moms, it can also be a time of stress, overindulgence, and disrupted...
Streamlining the Season: Strategies for Professional Moms to Handle Holiday To-Dos
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Cherylanne shares strategies to help busy professional moms to handle holiday to-dos. This kicks off a series of holiday episodes ...
Mindful Motherhood: Proven Strategies for Reducing Stress
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Cherylanne shares powerful techniques to help mothers reduce stress and find more balance in their lives. With practical strateg...
Finding your People: Reflections from the Brilliant Balance Retreat
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling lonely or isolated while juggling the demands of work and family? We've got you covered in today's episode of the Brilliant Balance show. Join...
Stop Saying "I Have No Choice" (Encore episode)
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this encore episode, we'll explore the power of our choices and challenge the belief that we don't have options. Cherylanne shares insights on how ...
Turn your Setback into a Comeback
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we'll discuss the powerful topic of turning setbacks into comebacks. As women, we all face setbacks at various points in our lives...
Ageless Ambition: Why It's Never Too Late to Dream
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we're diving into the topic of ageless ambition. Is it ever too late to pursue your dreams? Cherylanne reflects on her own drea...
Empowering Women's Health: An Inspiring Story of Overcoming Challenges with Dr. Dawn Mussallem
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Brilliant Balance podcast, Cherylanne welcomes Dr. Dawn Mussallem, a remarkable woman who has triumphed over stage four cancer ...
Superwoman Syndrome: The Double-Edged Sword of Overachievement
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been called "superwoman" and felt a burst of pride in your ability to get everything and anything done? But realize later that the feeli...
You Can't Change your Life with a Maybe
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a behavior almost all of us exhibit. We delay decisions, because we're not sure what we want yet. And so much time flies by without any acti...
Traci Barrett, one of HGTV's founders "When Success is No Longer Enough"
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can be at the top of your career, successful, and great at what you do, and at the same time feel unsatisfied. There's a time that comes when succ...
Why You Can't Relax Without Feeling Guilty
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Relaxing is an important, objectively beneficial activity to the human body. But most of us can't take a proper break without feeling guilty. Somehow ...
How to Process Hard Life Experiences, Heartaches and Disappointments
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all experience difficult seasons in our lives. It could be losing your job through downsizing, or significant health issues in your family or even ...
Elise Loehnen - The Price Women Pay to be Good
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Women generally hold themselves to certain standards that keep us seen as 'good' in the eyes of society. We try to play safe and only exhibit certain ...
5 Surprising Reasons We Procrastinate
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're listening to this, you probably procrastinate. Maybe in all aspects of your life, maybe in just one, but you do. Because even if you have ev...
3 Things I learned from the Barbie Movie
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The whole world has been abuzz about one movie for the past several weeks. Barbie. My entire team has been talking to me about it, my friends have bee...
5 Reasons You're Still Doing too Much
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you're doing too much? Rhetorical question, right? We often say we "have no choice" And even though we end up acknowledging we'r...
Why is Everyone Talking About Menopause? with Lisa Larkin, MD
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Midlife is not always an easy time for women. And when you combine this season with the mental and physical effects of menopause and perimenopause tha...
300 Episodes Later...What I've Learned
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode marks the 300th time I've seated myself in front of a microphone to record this show. Doing this consistently for 5 years has given me so...
5 Truths Working Moms Want You to Know
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I admire working moms. They have high standards, have high professional ambitions, and are highly talented. Even though they have incredibly demanding...
Turning Pain into Purpose wtih Courtney Johnson, Founder of Culinary Care
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One important question I like to ask women in my coaching program is this - What would you do if you could do anything? What's the change you'd like t...
Your Future Self Wants You to Level Up
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There comes a time in your life when you need to level up. It might be your health, relationships, or career.. Only you know what you need to take to ...
How to Teach Your Tween or Teen About Money
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When is the right time to educate your kids on money? The truth is: not everyone's approach to teaching financial responsibilities has to be the same....
Having Needs Doesn't Make You Needy with Mara Glatzel
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neediness is often regarded as negative. But why? We're brought up learning to take care of other people's needs, and by adulthood we're often skilled...
Why We Accumulate Clutter and What To Do About It
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Be honest - is there clutter accumulated in your space? Your office, home, garage or even your closet? We ALL have it! But this clutter is insidious. ...
Summer Break Strategies for Working Moms
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When summer begins for your kids, not much changes for YOU in terms of work life and rhythm, especially if you're a working mom. Meanwhile your kids a...
How To Be Clear About What You Want So You Can Get It
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being able to articulate what you want so you can get it is a powerful skill. It's also a foolproof way to take one step closer to achieving your drea...
Why We Need Time for Ourselves: Reflections from Canyon Ranch
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taking time for yourself is a powerful practice that allows you to reflect and reset from the stress of everyday work, life and family. But most women...
How I Handle A Busy Season
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all have those seasons - the ones that we experience as a surge. Fast. Full. Little time to rest. They take up most of our time and energy. And w...
What we can do about gun violence with Dawn Lyons, COO of Sandy Hook Promise
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The mass shooting at Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee brought the school shooting count to 89 for the year in the U.S alone. Guns are now the l...
Purposeful Pauses - Structuring a Season of Anti-hustle
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're wired to hustle. We've been trained to hustle since childhood and most of us don't know any other way. From babysitting, to working through coll...
How Courageous Conversations Enable Productive Conflict
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Conflict is something we often try to avoid. But that's not something to be proud of. Want to know why? If you'd rather be a people pleaser and igno...
My Love Hate Relationship with Finish Lines
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finish lines have a powerful allure to them. They inspire us to begin important journeys and give us strong motivation to go after our goals. However,...
Katherine Morgan Schafler - Harnessing the Power of Perfectionism
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You might be a perfectionist if… You're restless and discontent with anything that is incomplete, operating at over-capacity and running yourself ra...
Changing the way you talk to yourself
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a voice in our head…and it isn't very nice. Labeling us, attacking our insecurities, and constantly making us feel like we're just not good ...
Building tolerance for the undone so you can rest
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are working all the time. And not always in the classical sense: going to an office, burning late hours etc. Instead, we use most of our waking hou...
Lara Bazelon: Ambitious Like a Mother
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Merging professional ambition with managing your home life isn't easy, but I think it's worth it. While you may constantly have to task-switch between...
Want to like your life? Start here.
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've spent a LOT of time talking to women in midlife, women who have to constantly re-balance the competing demands of their professional lives and fa...
Let yourself come up for air (Remix)
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like you're underwater? You have your head down, you're swimming hard and just trying to get through whatever life throws at you. W...
Fight the mid-life blahs
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Midlife is a life chapter I see a lot of women struggle with. It's a time you suddenly start questioning everything you've devoted yourself to for the...
Heather Chauvin: Get emotionally uncomfortable…on purpose
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do most women know how to set boundaries?? Not at all. We rarely protect time for ourselves. We always delay the mini adventures in our life because o...
Have stronger relationships (Get what you want - part 4)
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can we be lonely when we always seem to be so busy and surrounded by other people? We're constantly at work, on zoom calls, in our homes with chil...
Be more productive (Get what you want - part 3)
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So many of us want to be more productive. Because most of us live in a chronic state of affairs in which we have too much to do and not enough time ...
Save money effortlessly (Get what you want - part 2)
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it's for a sense of security, having the funds to fulfill our life goals, or to feel the thrill of freedom, we all want to save money. But m...
Live healthier and feel better (Get what you want - part 1)
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is part one of a four part series on "Getting what you want." And #1 on the list is to live healthier and feel better…which makes sense because...
Lizzie Edwards - Dress like the leader you are
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we progress in our careers from office newbies to seasoned leaders, we face the challenge of updating our look to keep up with the image we want to...
Let's get ourselves in order
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
January can be seductive with so many "new year new you" marketing messages. We can easily get swept up in the excitement and then crash and burn by t...
My one question for you
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year to you! As I reflect on my years as an entrepreneur, I see that a lot of things have changed in the past 13 years. I've changed. My fam...
A self guided retreat to usher in the new year
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we get ready to turn the page and begin the new year, it's a great time to slow down and reflect on the past one. When we press pause on the typica...
Let it be enough
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What makes us buy things we don't need or give our time away by saying yes to all the things - social events, meetings, volunteer shifts, and projects...
Shauna Niequist - The power of unlearning and accepting unknowns
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Life isn't always as easy as we'd like it to be. We will face difficult chapters in our lives where things feel like they're crumbling, breaking dow...
How to feel more calm and in control
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When I meet other working women and ask how they want to feel, they tell me they want to feel at ease, calm, fully present, or in control. And why? Be...
Stress less during the holidays with these 4 reminders
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can seem scary. And understandably so. With so many holiday season milestones looming and approaching fast...
Are you hosting guests soon? Try these ideas from a hospitality enthusiast
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us cringe at the thought of opening our homes to other people, especially if it extends longer than a single night. But why? The idea of openi...
Stop fixing the wrong things
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever have problems where it seems that no matter how many times you fix them, they keep re-appearing? You think you've taken care of them, but ...
Nona Jones - Killing Comparison
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you don't measure up? Have you ever felt left out because you weren't invited to a night out? Does scrolling on Instagram someti...
Everyone has a story - who's writing yours?
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
…and she lived happily ever after. As little girls we bought into the fairy tale, so sometimes as women, we want to live a life without any challeng...
What if someday were today?
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard a story about something awe-inspiring someone has done and you think: 'It would be so amazing to do that someday'... Then end up n...
5 year anniversary episode! Meet my team as we share our favorite shows
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's our 5 year anniversary, so we're taking a trip down memory lane. Meet my team as we reminisce about the episodes we're still talking about, in so...
My 10% rule to give a guilt-free no
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So many women struggle to say no. Whenever women get a request for their precious time, they feel like they owe it to the person asking. The reality i...
Liz Brunner - How to Own the Room with executive presence and powerful communication
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For many years, society has been perplexed by powerful women. Generations of women have been conditioned not to speak their truth, voice their opinion...
Tech tools that helped me stop nagging
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you find yourself constantly nagging your kids to get off their phones, you're not alone! Technology has invaded every nook and corner of our lives...
How that "breadwinner" title might be getting in your way
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The number of incredible women chasing their own career dreams is awe-inspiring. The days when women didn't stand a chance of holding a breadwinner ro...
Karen Hardwick - "Chasing slow" to reconnect with ourselves and others
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you did something for yourself? With so many things on our checklist each day, many of us are guilty of getting lost in the day...
Endless summer - Build a life you don't need a vacation from
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As summer comes to a close, many of us feel a little blue; we're not quite ready to bid adieu to the ease and flow of the season. Before we know it, w...
How fear makes us fiction writers
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought you were for sure going to bomb a job interview or school presentation but then ended up getting through it with flying colors? ...
Stop checking boxes and start making choices
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Life is full of little boxes pleading to be checked off; it all starts in school with classes to be taken, clubs to be joined, and most importantly, a...
Feel to Heal with Mary Hyatt
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sitting with anger, anxiety or sadness may be the last thing you want to do. Because it's uncomfortable. Because it hurts. Because you're too tired. O...
Reflections from my family reunion experience
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can you recall a tradition that your family had when you were younger? Maybe it was visiting your cousins every weekend for a Sunday lunch? Or opening...
Why walking is a power practice
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you think about working out, you probably envision going to the gym or a class. But there's a powerful exercise that you can fit into your day –...
Chatter - making peace with the voice in your head with Ethan Kross
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It turns out the most important conversations are the ones we have with ourselves. But if you're not mindful, the discussion in your head can turn int...
What I've learned about women owned businesses
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The rising number of incredible women starting businesses and breaking entrepreneurial gender barriers is breathtaking. But it only tells part of the ...
Natural Strength Parenting with Kerry Brown, Parenting Coach, Parent Connext
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you feel like being a parent is the toughest job you've ever had, you're not alone. Being a parent is both beautiful and extremely challenging all ...
Everything looks messy in the middle
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine you finally overcame your agonizing "what if" syndrome and jumped into something new. It should all be easy now, right? No fast, my friend. Bu...
The 4 types of dates every couple needs with Cory Carlson
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're raising kids, life is always super busy. Between household chores, work, and parenting, finding time for your significant other can be incre...
Pre and post vacation tips so you can take REAL time off
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You plan your vacation to relax and take a break from work. But too often being out of the office means you're cramming in extra hours right up till t...
Sharing the mental load of motherhood
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laundry, unwashed dishes, meal plan for the week, work, medical appointments, and so much more. Being a mom comes with a seemingly endless to-do list....
Women in the Workplace: Myth vs. Reality with Deanna Bass, former VP of Diversity & Inclusion Procter & Gamble
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most corporate workplaces buy into certain myths that can unintentionally keep women and minorities from reaching their potential (even in diverse and...
An overachiever's guide to avoiding burnout
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever wake up feeling like your dimmer switch is on? As if some external force needs to rise up to push you through the workday? Pay attention...
Turn a bad morning into a great day with "Control - Alt - Delete"
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's face it - we all have bad mornings. Whether it's losing your temper with your little one, getting stuck in traffic, or spilling coffee on your f...
How Threshold Rituals help working moms
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a working mom, your life may feel like a balancing act. Between juggling school calendars, work, quality time with your family, you're pulled in ...
The Canyon Ranch approach to aging beautifully with Dr. Diane Downing
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we get older, we start to experience a range of mental and physical changes. Whether it's a little extra weight you've never noticed before or a tr...
Jealous Much? 3 steps to feel better about your own life
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever caught yourself feeling jealous of others' successes, looks, or achievements? Whether we like it or not, we all feel envious sometimes. ...
How do I get my family off their devices?
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you worry about how TVs, iPads, and phones are turning us (and our kids) into disconnected zombies? You're not alone. We're all guilty of being g...
What would your future self do?
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine you're 16 again. Could you make better choices with the perspective you have today? So often, we base our decisions on our current perspec...
Parenting Aging Parents with Mike and Kim Barnes
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Helping your aging parents can be a stressful and confusing time. With so many unknowns, it's hard to even know what to google for answers! You can fe...
Closing the gap between desire and doability
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does fulfilling your deepest desires sound like a pipe dream? If so, you're not alone – many of us think executing our vision would take too much ti...
You're allowed to stay calm
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been feeling overwhelmed? Worried all the time? Anxious about everything going on in the world? You feel certain you should tend to your own ...
Why is my child's room always a mess?
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the clutter in your kid's room, you're not alone. Many of us feel like our child's room just can't stay in order. W...
Cultivate a Life You Love, with Emily Thomas of Cultivate What Matters
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're often raised to seek approval from others: At school, we're rewarded for behaving well and studying. As adults, we get job titles and money when...
The paradox of choice
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've all gotten stuck making a decision… Whether it's finding a new show on Netflix or buying a gallon of milk at the grocery store; the world feel...
Invest in yourself...without the guilt (Finance Series Part 4)
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Investing in yourself might seem out of the question. You consider it 'cash to burn' and don't see any financial returns on it. But when you classif...