The Myth of Balance & Gift of Limits // Alan Briggs

Are we overwhelmed, underwhelmed… or is there a better way?

In this episode, we sit down with Alan Briggs—coach, author, and founder of Stay Forth—to unpack the tension we all feel between exhaustion and disengagement. From sabbaticals to daily rhythms, Alan shares what it means to live a “whelmed” life: not redlining, not coasting, but being fully present to what God’s uniquely called us to. We explore how clarity, courage, and co-designing our lives with God can lead to deeper freedom and impact. This conversation will challenge the lies we believe about leadership, pace, and purpose—and offer a new vision of health rooted in grace and intention.

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to True Face Podcast and Guest Introduction
• 2:20 Understanding Life's Fullness and Managing Tensions
• 4:41 The Myth of Balance and the Reality of Overwhelm
• 10:06 Exploring the Concept of a 'Whelmed' Life
• 15:04 The Importance of Pre-Decisions and Saying No
• 18:29 Navigating Seasons of Overwhelm and Underwhelm
• 22:12 The Connection Between Heart and Habit
• 24:08 Quarterly Assessments and Annual Reflections
• 32:47 The Principles of Sabbatical: Release, Reset, Replenish