The Balance Theory

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with John Pearce, the newest Purple Wiggle and former member of the internationally renowned Justice Crew. John shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming part of one of the most beloved children's entertainment groups in the world. But it wasn’t always smooth sailing—he opens up about battling self-doubt, and the challenges of juggling an unconventional career with being a family man and father.John reveals what it took to land his dream job as the Purple Wiggle, a path that was anything but traditional. This episode is packed with powerful lessons about overcoming fear, pursuing unconventional opportunities, and embracing the messy, beautiful journey of growth. TIME STAMPS(00:00) Trailer / Introduction(02:55) What did John want to be when he grew up?(06:17) How did you get a job as a Wiggle? (13:51) John’s struggles with self-doubt(15:48) The story behind “Strong John”(18:51) Does John still get nervous on camera?(21:52) What having balance means to John as a performer & father(25:19) John’s advice for pursuing unconventional careers(29:57) The challenges John and Jessie faced while having a baby(34:13) How becoming a dad changed John’s priorities & outlook on life(37:39) Bringing family onto the Wiggles set(40:53) The story behind purple—did he have a say?CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST📸 InstagramTHE STUDIO 🎥We filmed this incredible conversation in the beautiful I Want It Yesterday studio in Sydney, Australia. Check them out if you're looking for high quality production, we couldn't recommend them enough: 👉🏽 To Book a Podcasting Session👉🏽 To Book their Studio Space👉🏽 InstagramNEUFORM👉🏽 On the Apple Store👉🏽 On Google PlayWHO 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 IGRESOURCES▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge▶︎ Goal Setting System E-BookLET’S BE FRIENDS📸 Instagram📱Tiktok 🌍 WebsiteSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we dive into the incredible story of Chontel Duncan—a fitness icon, entrepreneur, and mother of 5 kids — who shares her unique art of balancing motherhood, business, and self-care. From starting with nothing and building a thriving fitness empire, to managing the emotional challenges of mom guilt, people-pleasing tendencies, and postpartum struggles, she opens up about what it really takes to pursue your passions while raising a family. Key Takeaways:💡Learn how to manage the guilt of being a working mom without feeling like you’re compromising your family or your dreams.💡Discover why people-pleasing can drain your energy and how to break free from the cycle.💡Gain practical strategies for staying committed to your fitness goals in 2025, even with a busy schedule.💡Understand the unspoken realities of postpartum recovery and the mental resilience it requires.This episode is perfect for mums who feel torn between their family and their passions, fitness enthusiasts looking for motivation, or anyone who wants to hear a raw and authentic story about resilience, ambition, and balance. 👉🏽 My FREE Work Life Balance WorkshopCONNECT WITH OUR GUEST📸 Instagram 🏋️‍♂️ NEUFORM TIME STAMPS(00:00) Trailer / Intro(02:26) Chontel’s Origin story(08:43) Letting go of people on the journey(12:41) People Pleasing(14:58) How do you balance doing it all?(22:41) Dealing with guilt for choosing work over your kids(31:10) How do we stick to our Fitness Goals in 2025 (39:06) Aftermath of Pregnancy(45:29) Mental struggles 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!📸 Connect with me on IG!RESOURCES▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge▶︎ Goal Setting System E-BookLET’S BE FRIENDS📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/ 📱Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast 🌍 My website - https://thebalancetheorypodcast.com/ MY FAVOURITE STUFF💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial📚 Scheduling Meeting tool - CalendlySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first 500 people to use this link will receive a 1 month free trial of Skillshare! Get started today.As the year comes to an end, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect. In this podcast, we’ll dive into 5 powerful questions you MUST ask yourself to get grounded & make sense of 2024 to set yourself up for a strong and purposeful 2025. If you’ve been feeling like time is slipping away or wondering how to make next year more intentional, this video is for you. These thought-provoking questions will help you uncover what worked, what didn’t, and what you truly want to focus on in the year ahead.TIME STAMPS(00:00) Introduction(02:08) Question 1(03:37) Question 2(04:50) Question 3(06:56) Question 4 (08:01) Question 5(09:27) Announcement👉🏽 My FREE Work Life Balance WorkshopWHO 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 - https://www.instagram.com/erikadpelle/RESOURCES▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge▶︎ Goal Setting System E-BookLET’S BE FRIENDS📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/ 📱Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast 🌍 My website - https://thebalancetheorypodcast.com/ 👋 Join our Telegram - https://t.me/+FwZELsF-OhdkOTNl MY FAVOURITE STUFF💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial📚 Scheduling Meeting tool - CalendlySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adult friendships, why are they so hard? Are we looking at it the wrong way? Is it us, or is it that we are surrounded by toxic people? And what about those "default" friends that have been around for so long but don't really align with us anymore, how do we navigate those?I had the same questions! So today I invited two friends of mine, Nimi & Rhea to discuss these questions in detail. The 3 of us have had varying experiences with friendship and each bring some different thoughts and input to the topic! A jam packed episode with lots of practical tips you won't want to miss.TIME STAMPS(00:00) Introduction(01:30) What was friendship like for you growing up?(05:27) Is it hard to make friends as an adult?(10:11) Do you need different friends for different reasons?(14:29) Do gut instincts lie with people?(18:54) How to manage old friends that fall out of alignment(30:30) How to do nothing over the holidays WITHOUT guiltCONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS📸 Rhea 📸 Nimi 👉🏽 My FREE Work Life Balance WorkshopWHO 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 - https://www.instagram.com/erikadpelle/RESOURCES▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge▶︎ Goal Setting System E-BookLET’S BE FRIENDS📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/ 📱Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast 🌍 My website - https://thebalancetheorypodcast.com/ 👋 Join our Telegram - https://t.me/+FwZELsF-OhdkOTNl MY FAVOURITE STUFF💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial📚 Scheduling Meeting tool - CalendlySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.