The Balance Theory

Gül Sönmez on mindfulness at work + what your body pain means

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Mindfulness Trainer, Transformation Coach, and the Founder of Purposeful Vibes - Gül Sönmez. She helps entrepreneurs and corpor...

BTS Rules for a balanced relationship with your self

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we target another balance area and lay down the law on how to find balance in it! We chat all things how to protect our balance & relationsh...

BTS Rules for a balanced relationship with your diet

30 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing our balance rules series, this week we focus on food, diet & nutrition! If you find you are bored with your food, swing between extreme...

BTS Rules for a balanced relationship with fitness

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we kick start our Balance Rules which will stick around for a few weeks. To start it off, one of the most important areas of MY life, Fitness! I...

Melissa Ambrosini on empowerment & surrender for women & mothers

23 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

today's episode is not just for women who are pregnant, but those like ME who hope to have babies in the future. Named a “Self-Help Guru” by Elle ...

BTS My 3 step process for dealing with negative thoughts

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I share a 3 step process that has recently helped me deal with and work through negative thoughts. The aim is never to completely stop them (I f...

Louisa Nicola on optimising your life for brain health

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the head performance advisor and CEO of Neuro Athletics, Neurophysiologist and Billionaire coach + a NEW and great friends of ...

BTS 10 bad habits you need to stop to protect your long term balance

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to share some of the worst habits a lot of us have, some I still slip into, that are detrimental to our life balance. Some of these are g...

Laura Henshaw on 'grey' boundaries & imposter syndrome

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode marks 100 GUEST EPISODES! I am so excited to celebrate with a truly special guest, the wonderful CEO and co-founder of Australian health ...

BTS The sacrifices that come with change & how to embrace them

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is inspired by a conversation I’ve had with one of you Balancers. Their painpoint? Dealing with the inevitable sacrifices that com...

Iris Smit on time alone, work-travel & self growth

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am rejoined by the beautiful and talented Iris Smit who is the founder and brains behind The Quick Flick brand. Today I get the chance to ask ...

BTS Things everyone on their self growth journey needs to know

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lately I’ve been speaking with a lot of people who are either quite new on the self growth journey OR are constantly looking for ways to do better f...

Suzanne Graham debunks our cannabis qs & shares why it can help your balance

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Dr Suzanne Graham who has extensive experience across a range of medical fields including neurology, psychiatry, emergency medici...

BTS My expectations, reality & realisations from working on the go for 12 weeks

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I take it personal and open up to you guys about my recent 12 week adventure in which I trialled for the first time ever remote working on t...

Joe Hawley on letting go of EVERYTHING you know & following your heart

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by NFL athlete turned entrepreneur, podcast host, and Founder of The Härt Collective, Joe Hawley. He shares his incredible career s...

BTS If you thrive in busyness but feel guilty for it, this one's for you

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the literal dilemma I had that prompted me to start this podcast... that is, thriving in busyness and loving being busy, but also feeling guil...

Marlo Grover on finding joyful movement and proactive self care

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Marlo Grover, the founder of G Pump and woman on a mission to spread joyful vibes into our exercise regimes! Among some of the in...

BTS Why failing is an essential part of any journey

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I share a replay of a very early episode that I have recently listened back to to help me reframe my feelings with failure. In this episode, I s...

Gil Winch on how to create a more effective & inclusive work place

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode I am joined by Gil Winch, an organisational consultant and keynote speaker, to talk about diverse workplaces. A big focus of his ...

BTS 4 tips to maximise connection in your relationships

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I think the pitfall of sooooooo many relationships is miscommunication! There are 4 tips I’ve recently been thinking about in detail and feel that t...

The Enlighten Co on purpose, values and alignment

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the episode, The Englihten Co founders Ella & Elle sit down with me to discuss how to find and define your own values, share some personal expe...

BTS Why feeling lost isn’t a bad thing + how to embrace it

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to chat about something I have recently felt which initially, felt extremely alien and foreign to me, and that is the feeling of being lo...

Neha Kumar on unconventional pathways and finding your passion

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I sit down with the incredible Neha Kumar to chat about her career as a co-founder, lecturer and more! We get deep into what it means to find yo...

BTS How to make your working time more efficient

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A real passion area of mine is productivity, and this is not only limited to working hours, but how we can use our spare time wisely to make us all ro...

Pala Negara on connecting with our inner self & confidence

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Palatina Negara, you can call her Pala, and we discuss the depths of social media, what self care looks like as a working mum, sp...

BTS How to use negative feedback as an opportunity for self growth

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Negative feedback is something we’re all familiar with - whether it be in a professional capacity or via a personal relationship. It can come as con...

Alienor Salmon on the secret to your happiness

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we chat with Alienor Salmon, an author, speaker, consultant and founder of the Bailando Journey. Alienor strives to help others incorp...

BTS Why you need to be able to identify good and bad expectations

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're anything like me and feel like you're a bit of a perfectionist, then you're probably not foreign to the idea of having expectations on yours...

Lisa Cox empowered & empowering through her disability

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know 1 in 5 Australians suffer from a disability?On this episode we chat with Lisa Cox — disability advocate, author, business consultant an...

BTS How to know if your circle is blocking your authentic self

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to use this BTS to dive into the relationship category of balance, which is not one I’ve jumped into much on a solo episode before. Whe...

Hao Nguyen on structuring your day for max efficiency

24 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we chat with Hao Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief at Balance the Grind, a publication built on sharing ideas and building conversations about h...

BTS Boundaries you need to implement if you want a healthy mindset

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to dive into something I’ve spoken about before in parts but not to this degree of specificity before and that is, boundaries I feel ar...

Whoop Senior VP & Data Scientist Emily Capodilupo on sleep for performance

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode our host, Erika, chats with WHOOP’s senior VP and data scientist, Emily Capodilupo. Emily is a neurobiologist, having studied at Har...

BTS How to find your calling/purpose + intro to your blended self

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is inspired by a conversation I’ve had over and over again with many Balancers, and it circles around a core questions or yearning of “...

Ange Simson on the link between money health, mindfulness & gratitude

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

**NOTE: The audio on this episode is not our usual quality and was impacted during recording.On this episode our host, Erika, chats with Ange Simson; ...

BTS Use negative thoughts + judgement to your advantage

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A huge focus of today's ep is JUDGEMENT & negative thoughts about other people. How frustrating is it when you can feel yourself being hung up or ...

Jess Lorion on being a mama in training

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Lorion is a fellow podcaster, actor and auto-immune disease fighter. While her motherhood journey has been postponed for a while, she has been...

BTS Things you need to immediately STOP feeling guilty for

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Struggle with guilt for being unable to say no, not being perfect or for doing nothing? I've been consumed by guilt towards these three things over an...

Leanne Ward on quality nutrition + building foundations for lifelong health habits

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Leanne Ward is a dietitian, nutritionist, podcaster and speaker, who specialises in coaching women to find happiness, peace and sustainability with th...

BTS A reality check on comparisonitis

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another Balance Theory Series! Find yourself down the comparisonitis rabbit hole from time to time? You're not alone! Today I'll share...

Nat Kringoudis on why being fertile matters beyond falling pregnant

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nat Kringoudis is a healthcare worker, natural fertility expert, speaker, author and founder of Melbourne based women’s health clinic The Pagoda Tre...

BTS How to be more present + why it matters

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another Balance Theory Series! Today I share my thoughts on how we can actually become more present & why it matters for your sens...

MJ Gordon on sustaining high energy for high achievers + adrenal fatigue

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Health and fitness expert, MJ Gordon who has been featured on the Discovery Channel, FitBody Bootgame and has performed in the Super Bowl, joins us to...

BTS The 4 steps you need to feel more balanced in life

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

INTRODUCING our BALANCE THEORY SERIES (BTS) episodes! Double episodes are here to stay so you can now expect drops every Monday (with a guest) and Thu...

Dorota Stanczyk on reprogramming your subconscious mind for self love

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Published author, co-founder of the Appii App and Executive Creative Director of Mindvalley, Dorota joins us on the podcast today to show us how you c...

Penny Locaso on the fear of uncertainty + finding your flow

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Published author of the Hacking Happiness, academic, yoga teacher and the world’s very first happiness hacker, Penny Locaso, joins us on the podcast...

Tris Alexandra on being informed about the pill & cycle syncing

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Tris Alexandra is a Clinical Nutritionist, recipe developer, food photographer & founder of Tris Alexandra Nutrition + Wellne...

Naomi Johnston on hustle culture & steps for starting a business

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From selling clothes to her siblings, to running her own Sydney-based Digital Marketing Consultancy, born entrepreneur Naomi Johnston joins us today o...

Harriet Lidgard on becoming your own body expert

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Harriet is a Qualified Nutritionist (BSc) and Health Coach, as well as a very passionate foodie! Today we chat about becoming your very own food,...

MM24 Actionable tips on how to make more time for the things you love

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I do a deep dive into 5 actionable tips on how to make more time for the things you love. This is the perfect episode if you feel time poor or g...

A 3x Olympic winner's take on opportunities & busyness

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I interview Gen Gregson who is a 3x Olympic finalist, specialising in the 3000m steeplechase, 2 x World Champ finalist and has just sta...

Robyn Lambird on becoming a Paralympian

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Robyn Lambird is a digital creator, Paralympian who competed in Tokyo 2020 and lover of all things vintage! Today Robyn shares the journey in becoming...

Natalie Levy on turning pain into power & healing through business

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Natalie Levy is a business coach for women who want to launch online service-centered businesses and the founder of Babes Who Brunch Club. Today we di...

MM22 Tips on how to stick to your habits

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I do a deep dive into not only what makes good habits, but also three actionable tips on how to stick to them! More importantly, how to make hab...

Kelsey Wells on fitness for self love + a formula for motivation

27 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm beyond excited to introduce you all to Kelsey Wells - wife, mother and certified personal trainer with expertise in post-natal training. Aft...

Heaven Leigh on a plant based lifestyle + finding passion for success

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Heaven Leigh, a conscious living leader and owner of Sydney’s vegan restaurant, Bodhi. I had such a wonderful time chattin...

Dr Aimee Brown explains the neuro emotional technique + poor posture facts

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Aimee Brown is a Holistic Chiropractor, Personal Trainer, Ultramarathon Runner & Mother of three, based in Manning, Perthwho is passionate abou...

MM21 Get comfortable with doing nothing

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks episode is inspired by something I’ve recently been struggling with and I know a lot of you do too as A-type personalities, and that is g...

Brianna Creenaune on surviving a house fire & relearning self love

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When Brianna was only 16, she was in a house fire and received 60% burns to her body. After defying the odds, countless surgeries and g...

Jada Perfect on the cost of a job you hate

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Jada Perfect, the Founder of Boss Lady Events; a social networking community for women who maybe like you, are currently running ...

Georgie on high functioning anxiety + the truth about self sabotage

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Georgie Collinson (some of you may know her as Georgie the Naturopath) who is an Anxiety Mindset Coach, Hypnotherapist, Naturopat...

MM20 How to make procrastination work in your favour

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I talk all about something that plagues many of us and our movement towards our goals - PROCRASTINATION! We explore the two different types ...

Shannah Kennedy on building a life plan, the cost of burn out & unlearning habits

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Shannah Kennedy who shares her thoughts and knowledge on why we need a life plan. Think about it ... we are not our jobs - it's w...

Meah Robertson on how different contraceptives work, PCOS & alkalising the body

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Meah Robertson, the owner of LifeStart Naturopathics and the creator of Fem21, which is a superfood, herbal blend designed specif...

Alison Shamir on imposter syndrome & why we're our own harshest critic

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am joined by Imposter Syndrome Expert Alison Shamir to chat all things (you guessed it), Imposter Syndrome! We go deep into what it is and...

Are you falling to this year's Quitters Day & everything you need to know about our Goal Setting Workshop ✨

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hi Balancers! A quick episode from me to answer lots of Qs I have received this week regarding our Goal Setting Workshop + what the heck is Quitters D...

MM19 Do you make these 3 mistakes when goal setting?

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to our first episode of 2022! There is so much goodness coming your way this year. To kick it off, three mistakes people most commonly ma...

Best Bits of 2021 - being flexible with goals, the perfect routine, setting habits & taking action

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

HAPPY NEW YEAR BALANCERS! To kick start us into the new year I have compiled the best morsels from 2021 all on goals, routine & habits to get us m...

Best Bits of 2020 - getting started, desire for control & overcoming fear

26 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To keep you guys thinking, reflecting and learning over the Christmas break, tune into our best and favourite bits from 2020! It might spark some old ...

Athina Bailey on the real qs to ask when manifesting & energetic boundaries

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join me today as I tap into my more spiritual side with Athina Bailey - a Kinesiologist, Trance Channeller, Clairvoyant, Spiritual Teacher & Energ...

Jess Williamson on curating our work around our life so it doesn't control us

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jess is a mindset & business coach and serial entrepreneur having run 4 businesses in the last 5 years… its safe to say, Jess loves to keep busy...

MM18 End the year strong + how to set up momentum & be proactive for the new year

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

**free eBook download for this episode**I don’t know about you, but sometimes I feel scrambled in the new year, partially because I am so clouded fr...

Jodi Duval on the immediate impacts of stress + hydration facts

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I an joined by Jodi Duval, the founder of and principal naturopath at Revital Health – she is also an international speaker, lecturer, CEO of ...

Katherine Baquie on exercising during & post pregnancy + optimise recovery

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am joined by Katherine Baquie who is a mum of 3 young girls, a physiotherapist for women, and host of The FitNest Mama Podcast. She also h...

Chloe Chivers on the link between gut & vaginal health + the Horopito plant

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by naturopath Chloe Chivers for a deep dive into some interesting topics in female health. We have a big chat today about vaginal he...

Jess Spendlove on eating behaviours for high performance & sleep

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Jess Spendlove, Advanced Sports Dietitian, Accredited Practising Dietitian, co-founder of Health and Performance Collective and c...

MM17 Why not choosing is a choice & the magic role of gratitude

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I talk all about CHOICE. Choosing to change is a choice, but so is staying the same. There’s a power in accepting this. You may feel like ...

Iris Smit on being your own hype girl + rockbottom in the middle of business success

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am joined by Iris Smit, the innovative beauty queen behind game-changing brands Quick Flick and Beauty Fridge. Today we chat all things fr...

Clayton Musumeci on being UNCOMFORTABLE with the comfortable

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Clayton Musumeci is the Director of Move With Us, formerly known as Bodies By Rachel. With extensive experience in fast-growing e-commerce businesses ...

*GUIDED MEDITATION 4* Chakra focused meditation/visualisation with Tom Sullivan 🧘‍♀️

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week our bonus episode from Tom Sullivan is a guided visualisation through our chakras and a really relaxing beautiful time out - I loved this on...

Stef Jung on how rules can interfere with our intuition & the forbidden fruit effect

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Stefanie Jung who is a Holistic Online Health Coach & Yoga Teacher who has a focus on helping women heal their relationship w...

MM16 Productivity guilt and how to deal with it

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I wanted to go deep into something that has been personally frustrating me lately, especially being in lockdown, and something I have spoken to ...

Sam Wood on active mindfulness and not waiting for a Monday

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Sam Wood who is the founder of 28 By Sam Wood, successful entrepreneur and businessman, as well an author and media commentator. ...

Steph Claire Smith & Laura Henshaw on finding self worth & navigating self doubt

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by the beautiful co-founders of Keep It Cleaner (KIC) - Steph Claire Smith & Laura Henshaw. I was thrilled to have the girls joi...

Chantale Marie on the link between addiction & high performance

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am joined by a mentor, friend and my therapist, Chantale Marie! Those of you who have been listening will have heard me paraphrase her wis...

*MEDITATION TECHNIQUE & TIPS* with Tom Sullivan 🧘‍♀️

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week our bonus episode from Tom Sullivan is less of a guided meditation, and more some thoughts and tips on the actual meditative practice. Tune ...

MM15 How to be ultra efficient + using time blocking

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you're someone who wants to get more out of your time, or feel like they constantly don't have enough of it, then this ep is for you! Lots of peopl...

Rachael Finch on bio-individuality, how to prioritise & all things wellness

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join me today as I firstly set you a lockdown challenge (although this is great for anytime too) as well as get to know the beautiful Rachael Finch an...

Georgina Claxton on the dynamic equilibrium + finding purpose beyond what you 'do'

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Georgina Claxton, a Physiotherapist with a special interest in Women’s Health, Clinical Pilates Instructor and Sport Scientist....

Priscilla Hajiantoni on navigating dissatisfaction & leading w/ passion & purpose

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by the founder of BANGN BODY, Priscilla Hajiantoni. She humbly shares her journey to building a million dollar business and what it ...

Hayley Westoby on the power of your personal brand & challenging limiting beliefs

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am rejoined by Hayley Westoby (previously featured on Episode 22), and she catches us up on all she has been up to since we last spoke + her n...

*GUIDED MEDITATION 3* Loving Kindness (especially during Lock Down) with Tom Sullivan 🧘

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Take less than 10 minutes for yourself today to create space for loving kindness. Save this and come back to it when you need to re-ground and recente...

MM14 Disarming and re-writing our fears

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like fear holds you back from really pushing yourself in something or even getting started? Have you ever considered that fear can be both...

Simon Roberts on the power of not thinking & 'body' storming

25 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I chat to UK author and anthropologist Simon Roberts, about 'the power of not thinking'. This title is NOT what you think! When I picked up ...

Balance in Lockdown (pop up ep) - why it's still here for you + how it might look different

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's not a time to feel guilty, it's not a time to forget our balance. We need to adjust and be gentle on ourselves. Here are a few ways my balance ha...

Dave Pow Tabain on why your worth isn't conditional & breaking expectations

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you're ready to break free from internalising what society tells you is "right" then this is the episode for you! Today my usual boxing coach takes...

Lola Berry on the art of detaching, fearlessly failing & bouncing back from lows

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I chat with the wonderful Lola Berry, who is a TV presenter, best selling author, nutritionist, yoga teacher and podcast host of “Fearlessly F...

*GUIDED MEDITATION 2* Protecting yourself from negativity with Tom Sullivan 🧘

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Take less than 10 minutes for yourself today to undergo a visualisation to help you with external and internal negativity. Save this and come back to ...

MM13 Becoming comfortable with change + the gems hidden in its process

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hi Balancers, Erika back here for another Monday Muse episode. Today is all about CHANGE! Change is an INEVITABLE part of your balance - so if you're ...

ES FIT Founders on working with your bestie + side hustling with a 9-5

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join me today as I interview my bestie and business partner Simone on all things we've learned over the last year, our friendship, business learnings ...