EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 11 MIN
#54 Why Balance Is a Myth (And What to Practice Instead)
from The Wholistic Productivity Podcast · host Chris LeBrun
What if everything you've been told about balance is wrong? In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun breaks down why the "perfect pie chart" version of balance is setting you up to feel like a failure — and what to replace it with instead. The answer isn't more discipline or better time management. It's rhythm.Chris shares a candid look at his own heavy seasons as a nonprofit fundraiser and how leaning intentionally into one area of life — then consciously shifting back — is what real balance actually looks like over time.Whether you're feeling stretched thin right now or just stuck in a season that was never supposed to be permanent, this episode will give you a fresh framework for how to think about balance — and a challenge to figure out which season you're actually in.🎧 Subscribe and listen on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast.Chapters00:00 Redefining Balance: A New Perspective04:30 The Craziest Story...07:12 Short-Term Comfort vs. Long-Term Goals08:36 ConclusionThis episode is sponsored by Efficient.appDon't waste time searching for the best software. Let the experts at efficient.app do it for you. They have tons of "No BS" reviews on all kinds of software so you'll always get an honest recommendation. When you're ready to buy they offer discounts as well. So check them out next time you are looking for new software!Support the showJoin the free Wholistic Productivity community on Skool
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What if everything you've been told about balance is wrong? In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun breaks down why the "perfect pie chart" version of balance is setting you up to feel like a failure — and what to replace it with instead. The answer isn't more discipline or better time management. It's rhythm. Chris shares a candid look at his own heavy seasons as a nonprofit fundraiser and how leaning intentionally into one area of life — then consciously shifting...
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