Balance & Beyond
Balance and Beyond is the podcast for ambitious women refusing to accept burnout as the price of success. Here, we’re committed to empowering you with the tools and strategies you need to achieve true balance, where your career, relationships and health all thrive and where you have the power to define success on your own terms.
Episodes
106 episodes
Moment: When Slowing Down Became a Way of Shrinking
I uncovered a pattern of slowing myself down to avoid making others uncomfortable, only to realise I was actually shrinking my own potential. This moment explores how high-achieving women often temper their natural pace and ambition out of fear...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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9:58
I'm Burning Down My Business (Here's Why)
Have you ever achieved something substantial, only to hear that nagging whisper inside saying "this isn't enough"? That moment when you realise the success you've built—even when it's working beautifully—no longer fits who you've become?
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Season 3
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Episode 96
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18:21
Moment: Why the Habits of Billionaires Don’t Work for Women
We explore why common balance strategies fail for ambitious women despite our best efforts and reveal the essential missing ingredient needed to make them finally work.• Meditation often becomes another opportunity to ruminate on to-do ...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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11:05
Is the Corporate World Failing Women? How Burnout and Unequal Demands Are Holding Us Back
Uncover the hidden dynamics of corporate culture and its profound impact on women with Coach Sabina. We're asking the provocative question: Is corporate culture failing women, especially in the wake of shifting work flexibility post-pandemic?
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Season 3
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Episode 95
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17:57
Belinda’s Story: The Hidden Cost of High-Achieving Her Brokenness
Burnout doesn't have to be the price of success. Just ask Belinda, who transformed from a corporate high-achiever working until 1am to a purpose-driven professional with true balance and joy.This eye-opening conversation reveals what ha...
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Season 3
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Episode 94
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28:45
Moment: The Truth About Emotional Bandwidth (And Why You’re So Snappy Lately)
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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8:45
Breaking the High Performer Trap
Feeling stuck in your career despite your outstanding work? You might be caught in the high performer trap—a frustrating place where your exceptional skills keep you valued right where you are, while leadership opportunities pass you by.
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Season 3
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Episode 93
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20:55
Moment: Embrace Chaos, Survive & Thrive in Busy Seasons
Busy seasons don't have to be something we merely survive and endure – they can be transformed into periods of growth, connection, and unexpected joy with the right mindset shifts.• Acknowledge that busy times are just a season and won'...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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8:18
Power & Politics: Why Women Must Play the Game
Power isn't something bestowed upon us—it's something we reclaim. For too many ambitious women, the path to leadership has been paved with burnout, invisibility, and frustration despite exceptional hard work. Why? Because we were never taught t...
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Season 3
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Episode 92
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21:19
Moment: You’re Not Too Much. You’re Just in the Wrong Room.
Fresh from hosting two transformative weekend retreats with 36 women, I'm sharing the essential principles that made these gatherings life-changing experiences for everyone involved. These principles aren't just for retreats but can transform h...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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10:10
The Leadership Skills No One Taught You (But You Need to Succeed in 2025)
Feeling stretched too thin in your leadership journey? You're not alone. The pace of change in 2025 demands a new approach to success—one that doesn't sacrifice your wellbeing on the altar of achievement.My deep dive into the three crit...
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Season 3
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Episode 91
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21:19
The 3 Leadership Traps Keeping Women Stuck
Ever wondered why working harder isn't getting you ahead? Despite your exceptional output, strategic thinking, and dedication, do you find yourself passed over for opportunities while watching others progress with seemingly half the effort?...
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Season 3
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Episode 90
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21:20
Moment: The Selfish Myth: How Generations of Women Got Trapped Between Martyrdom and Ambition
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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9:15
Jo Unfiltered: The Truth About Balancing Life, Plus Answers to Your Top Questions
Ever wondered how to juggle a bustling household, demanding career, and personal hobbies without losing your balance? In today’s episode, Jo answers the top three questions she gets asked: how does she juggle all the parts of her life, what rit...
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Season 3
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Episode 89
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24:32
Moment: How to Reclaim Your Power
Welcome to Balance & Beyond Mindset Moments, a brand new bite-sized short from Jo. This week we explore the powerful concept of being "at cause" in your life, calling back to Season 1 Episode 18.This is about recognizing that while w...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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8:47
The Motherhood Penalty: Why Mums Are More Likely to Burnout and How to Avoid It
Coach Jaclyn joins us to explore a profound question: How can working mothers find true balance without falling into the burnout trap? This episode tackles the societal pressures that demand women to excel in dual roles—professionally and as mo...
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Season 3
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Episode 88
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24:39
Moment: Kittens, Intuition, and the Power of "Hell Yes"
Welcome to Balance & Beyond Mindset Moments, a brand new bite-sized short in which Jo shares more of her powerful insights or some of the best clips from previous episodes. For this first moment, we have a journey of intuition, decision-mak...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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8:24
The Hidden Danger of F-You Energy and How it Suffocates Your Joy
Ever found yourself driven by anxiety, striving for perfection, or constantly seeking validation from others? Jo used to be in that exact spot, and it left her utterly exhausted. Today, she’s uncovering a different path—one that moves beyond th...
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Season 3
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Episode 87
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21:50
How Theresa Became Unbreakable
Have you ever felt overwhelmed and shackled by past experiences? Meet Theresa from Texas, whose path from frustration and self-doubt to becoming a fearless world challenger is nothing short of inspiring. A seemingly random encounter on social m...
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Season 3
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Episode 86
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35:31
Unmasking High-Functioning Burnout and Hyper-Independence in Ambitious Women
Unlock the secrets to recognising and combating high-functioning burnout in our enlightening episode on Balance and Beyond. Join me and the insightful coach Sabina as we promise to guide you through the often-misunderstood territory of burnout,...
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Season 3
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Episode 85
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24:15
Debunking the 5 Biggest Myths About Burnout (and why a holiday won't fix it!)
Burnout is not the price of ambition. On Balance and Beyond, we challenge the notion that achieving success means accepting exhaustion and guilt as constants in your life. Burnout doesn't discriminate; it affects high achievers, including ambit...
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Season 3
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Episode 84
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23:04
Redefining Success and Conquering Burnout: Snack-Sized Habits for a Balanced Life
Unlock the secret to redefining success on your own terms and breaking the burnout cycle with our latest episode featuring mindset coach Jaclyn. Say goodbye to superficial self-care rituals and hello to transformative habits that genuinely enha...
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Season 3
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Episode 83
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21:49
Breaking the ‘I’m Not a People-Pleaser’ Myth
Have you ever thought that doing everything yourself is a sign of strength, only to find it leads to burnout and resentment? That's exactly what happened to me. I used to believe my hyper-independence was my greatest asset until I realised it w...
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Season 3
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Episode 82
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25:20