The Beautifully Balanced Podcast
Welcome! Join Sam, Ayurveda Coach for High Performing Professionals and Therapeutic Yoga Teacher, as we explore holistic approaches to support your wellbeing in today's ever busy, hectic world. After some chronic health problems, Sam started her journey of recovery in 2015, using a range of holistic methods to help manage anxiety, depression, IBS, speech problems and migraines and she hasn’t felt this great for years!
With personal insights and current research covering topics such as stress, ayurveda, yoga, sleep to money mindset and social media addiction. A range of guests will shine their light on holistic and complimentary therapies too.
Everyone is unique, so you are invited to pick and choose inspiration that resonates with you, to help bring back a sense of calm and balance to your mind, body and soul.
Episodes
124 episodes
#120 How to Live in Harmony with Your Finances with Melissa Hoyer
In today’s episode, Sam is joined by Melissa Hoyer, a Certified Financial Planner and Coach at The Wealth Conservancy. Melissa specialises in a holistic approach to financial planning, combining traditional financial strategies wi...
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#119 A Life in Yoga: Swami Saradananda on 50 Years of Practice and Teaching
In this inspiring episode, Sam welcomes Swami Saradananda, a global yoga and meditation pioneer with over 50 years of experience. Former Director of the Sivananda Yoga Centre and best-selling author of Mudras for Modern Life and Th...
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#118 The 8 Steps to Feel More Present at Work and Home
In this episode of The Beautifully Balanced Podcast, we dive deep into why so many high-performing professionals struggle to stay present—and what you can do to change that. If you find yourself constantly thinking about work when you’...
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#117 How to Truly Switch Off and Recharge
Are you struggling to switch off from work, even after closing your laptop? Ayurveda teaches that true success isn’t about working harder but about balancing your energy to sustain long-term performance and well-being. I...
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#116 Why Healthy Changes Feel Hard in 2025
Why does creating healthy habits feel so hard, even when you know they’re good for you? The answer might lie in your nervous system. In this episode of The Beautifully Balanced Podcast, we explore how chronic stress and an overactive “...
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#115 The 5 Steps to Create Change in 2025
In this inspiring New Year’s episode, we dive into actionable steps to help you create meaningful, lasting change in 2025. Change can be challenging, but with the right approach, you can achieve your goals while staying balanced and motivated.<...
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#114 Elevate Your Career, Without Sacrificing Your Health
Are you juggling career demands, endless to-do lists, and the constant pressure to perform—at the cost of your health? In this episode, we explore how you can thrive in your career while staying energized, resilient, and healthy.Discover...
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#113 Navigating Decision Fatigue: A Holistic Approach
In this episode we dive into the concept of decision fatigue — the exhaustion and overwhelm caused by the countless choices we make daily. Whether it’s big life decisions or small everyday ones, the cumulative mental effort can leave us feeling...
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#112 Breaking the Overplanning Habit: Embrace Flexibility and Thrive
In this episode of The Beautifully Balanced Podcast, we dive into the phenomenon of overplanning—why we do it, how it holds us back, and how to overcome it. From fear of failure to perfectionism and societal pressures, we ...
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#111 The People Pleasing Trap
In this episode, we dive deep into the hidden world of people-pleasing—what it looks like, how it impacts your life, and its surprising connection to your nervous system. We explore why people-pleasing is more than just being overl...
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#110 The Perfectionist Trap: How Striving for Flawlessness Impacts Health and Work
Join Sam, as she unmasks the perfectionists trap and discusses the toll it can take on your mind, body and career. Perfectionism may seem like a motivator, but the flips side is that in reality, it can be a barrier to creating a go...
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#109 The Amazing Link Between Ayurveda, Your Nervous System & High-Functioning Anxiety
Join Sam to explore the powerful intersection between the nervous system, Ayurveda, and high-functioning anxiety. While high-functioning anxiety may not be an official medical diagnosis, it describes those who seem calm and successful o...
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#108 6 Overlooked Symptoms of High Functioning Anxiety
Anxiety—it's a word many of us are familiar with, but not all anxiety looks the same. Some people struggle with what's known as high-functioning anxiety. On the surface, everything seems fine—successful ambitious careers, activ...
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#107 Meet The Pain Relief Wizard with Julia Blackwell
Do you or anyone you know experience pain? If so, this episode offers a new perspective on pain recovery. After experiencing nerve damage and pain from birth, Julia Blackwell has re-written her own pain story, and specialises in fascia release ...
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#106 The Stem Cell Approach to Extended Health with Dr. Jeffrey Gross
In conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Gross, a sought after expert, transforming thousands of lives by transitioning from traditional surgical methods to the innovative use of stem cells. With a career dedicated to treating a myriad of chronic healt...
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#105 Our Memories From Pregnancy to Birth with Gianni Basi
I loved recording this episode with my partner, Gianni - to share with you, my lovely listeners. We grabbed this opportunity to reminisce over finding out we were pregnant, the pregnancy experience - to the birth of our gorgeous son, Leo.
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#104 Elevating Consciousness Through Sacred Geometry with Gregory & Gail Hoag
In this episode, discover the profound wisdom and innovation that have made Gail and Gregory Hoag, esteemed leaders in the world of Sacred Geometry. Through their lifelong dedication, they continue to inspire and guide countless individuals tow...
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#103 Journey from Stress to Calm with Jeffrey Williams
With a passion spanning over two decades, Jeffrey Williams, is a transformation artist deeply immersed in unravelling the human body's potential. He has become a guide for diverse individuals, employing a spectrum of high-impact teachings in bo...
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#102 Lighting The Way To Optimal Health with Tom Paladino
Our fascinating guest, Tom Paladino, is a researcher and humanitarian seeking to make a difference in the world by providing people with the education and tools to restore optimal health, and in turn enhance their quality of life. One of these ...
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#101 Empowered Living After Breast Cancer Calls with Rachel C-K
Many of us are impacted by cancer directly or indirectly. Our amazing guest, Rachel C-K, is an Integrative Breast Cancer Guide and Empowerment Mentor. Rachel shares with us her inspiring story and integrative approach to support people naturall...
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#100 Navigating Big Life Events
Welcome to our 100th episode! I am so grateful to all of our worldwide listeners, thank you! Not only did I become a mum in 2023, there were numerous big life changes that took place. Just one of those life events would be a big en...
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#99 Lasting Solutions to ADHD with Dr Connie McReynolds
If your child struggles with attention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, or other symptoms of ADHD, it can be challenging to know how to help them. Increasing meltdowns and defiance, having a hard time at school, difficulty with organisation and fol...
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#98 Demystifying HRT for all genders (not just women) with Sean Fitzpatrick
The conversation surrounding hormonal imbalances has been largely dominated by female-centric narratives, leaving men and other genders in the dark. Yet, people other than women, also experience imbalances triggering any number of health challe...
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#97 Lasting Weight Loss with Louise Digby
Weight loss can be such a challenging topic for many! In this episode with special guest, Louise Digby, a registered nutritional therapist, weight loss expert and the creator of the Nourish Method helps you to understand how to lose wei...
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#96 What You Don’t Know About Candida with Dr Michael Biamonte
With candida expert, Dr Michael Biamonte, the founder of the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition and co-creator of BioCybernetics. As a practitioner for over 30 years, he is dedicated to improving the lives of his patients and helping them g...
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