Why Work-Life Balance is a Myth and What Actually Works with Erika De Pellegrin

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Hannah Kissel

July 17, 2024

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In this conversation, life coach Hannah Kissel interviews popular podcast host Erika De Pellegrin. Erika is the host of The Balance Theory Podcast, a podcast that is a platform to start the conversation around finding this sense of balance in the topics and areas that matter to the modern woman: mindset, female health, career, growth, and self awareness. Hannah and Erika discuss the concept of work-life balance and how to create balance in different areas of life. They emphasize the importance of identifying non-negotiables and setting boundaries to protect those priorities. They also discuss the guilt that often comes with setting boundaries and offer strategies for reframing that guilt. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for individualized approaches to balance and the importance of self-care and self-compassion.

Hi there, I'm Hannah

Executive Coach, podcaster, speaker, writer, and builder of big f*cking Dreams. My mission? To help ambitious professionals build self-acceptance, self-trust in their careers.

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