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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2026 · 27 MIN

Forget Balance: Find the Rhythm That Fits Your Life

from Your Odyssey Podcast · host Tara Alexandra & Karen Novy

What if the struggle to find perfect balance isn’t a sign you’re failing, but a sign that life was never meant to be balanced in the first place? Nature never stands still. Morning turns to evening, tides ebb and flow, seasons come and go. Even our heartbeat depends on a rhythm of contraction and release. In this episode, we’re releasing the pressure to keep every part of life perfectly balanced. Instead, we’ll explore the idea of rhythm, how tuning into the natural ebb and flow can bring more ease, resilience, and self-compassion. We’ll talk about why chasing balance can leave us feeling inadequate, how different seasons of life require different things, and what it looks like to create rhythms that genuinely support you right now. Maybe the real question isn't, "How do I balance everything?" but, "What does this season need from me, and what rhythm will help me thrive?" This episode is for you if: You're exhausted from trying to give everything equal attention. Your routines don't seem to fit this season of your life. You're craving more ease, flexibility, and breathing room. You're ready to stop chasing perfect balance and discover a rhythm that feels right for you. Follow us on Instagram! Music:  Opening/Interlude/Outro: Love Is WaitingFeatured Song: "Follow the Sun" - Xavier Rudd Playlists:Spotify - Volume 2YouTube Music - Volume 2 Chapters (00:00:03) - The Ode to Personal Growth(00:00:37) - How to Live a Life in Balance(00:05:36) - Tara on Her Fall and Summer Seasons(00:09:00) - The Beauty of Fall, Winter, Summer(00:12:42) - What rhythms in your life have become, like, non-neg(00:18:03) - What is feeling to come through?(00:18:15) - On Writing Your 'Magnum Opus'(00:19:48) - Follow The Sun(00:22:54) - "Whatever the Season Is, It's For Everyone"(00:23:54) - The Season of Rest & Restoration

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