The Beautifully Balanced Podcast
by Samantha Holland
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
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#121 A Trauma-Informed Approach to Anxiety Freedom with Dr. Nicole Cain
In this powerful and timely conversation, Sam is joined by Dr. Nicole Cain, an expert in trauma-informed psychology and holistic medicine. Having personally navigated the debilitating grip of panic attacks, Dr. Nicole now dedicates her life to helping others find what she calls “panic freedom.”...
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#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 with life and wealth coaching. Her mission is to help clients not…
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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 The Power of Breath, Swami shares how yoga has evolved, the power of...
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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’re at home, or worrying about home life when you’re at work,...
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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. In this episode of The Beautifully Balanced Podcast, I dive into why high...
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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 “fight-or-flight” mode can sabotage your health goals—and what...
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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. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Define Your Why:...
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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 the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and learn how its...
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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 drained and indecisive. We take a holistic approach…
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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 explore the causes that drive us to overplan. But there’s hope! Learn...
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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 overly nice or helpful; it's a coping mechanism deeply tied to the…
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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 good work-life balance. Listen in and discover: ~ The impact on…
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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 on the outside but struggle internally with constant worry,...
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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, active social lives, and seemingly well-organised daily routines. But...
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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 - and is the creator of The Fascia Remedy. Listen in...
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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 health problems, Dr. Gross is a pioneer in the field of...
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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. Listen in as we chat about: ~ What we enjoyed about the...
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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 towards a path of higher consciousness, well-being, and...
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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 bodywork, sound, breath, values, and movement. Listen…
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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 tools is “Scalar Light” which utilises free energy…
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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 naturally in their breast cancer journeys. Listen to this…
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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 enough change in itself but thrown all together at times it was...
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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 following through on tasks, or remembering what to do…
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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 challenges, which cast a ripple effect on family dynamics…
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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 weight even when you feel stuck! Listen in and discover: ~…
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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 get back to living. He is also the author of The…
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#95 Restoring Health Naturally with Dr Cori Stern
With special guest, Dr Cori Stern, a nutritionist and chiropractor who has been helping people all over the world to restore and optimise their health naturally since 2001. Listen in to this inspiring conversation and discover: ~ What inspired Dr Cori to become a natural health doctor ~ The most...
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#94 Unlocking Optimal Heath with Dr Jeff Crippen
‘Too often, when looking to create health, we look outside of ourselves. We look to the wisdom of doctors, or the magic of miracle drugs and trendy new supplements to help us tap into our own fountain of youth. But the truth is, the search for health will never be found by looking outside...
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#93 From Self-Doubt to Self-Belief with Christina Woods
People pleasing, perfectionism and trying to be supermum left Christina unhappy and unhealthy. Christina Woods, a licensed Rapid Transformational Therapist®, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Empowerment Coach, and Reiki Master. Christina combines her background in corporate leadership along with her life...
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#92 Do You Need Your Friends?
Join Sam who shares her own personal experiences about friends and connections, which have played a vital role in her life this past year. Whilst often life can get busy and there are many reasons we can drift apart from people, there is no getting around the fact that nourishing relationships…
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#91 Thyroid Healing with Aggie McCabe
With special guest Aggie McCabe, registered Thyroid Nutritionist and Mind-Body Coach, who has a trauma informed approach - this conversation brings so much insight and advice. Whether you have or know someone with a thyroid condition or not, the holistic nature of this conversation will…
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#90 The Simplest Way to Change the Entire Mental Field
If you are serious about changing your mental state, this episode is for you. The mind being so subtle has the capacity to change and evolve, or the opposite - devolve or degenerate, according to the influences we place upon it. Ayurveda gives us simple and practical ways to manage the…
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#89 How to Balance Common Kapha Imbalances
Common Kapha imbalances include weight gain, congestion, sluggishness, slow metabolism and water retention. Kapha links to the Earth and Water elements, which when out of balance can turn into a thick mud leaving us feeling heavy, stuck and struggling to move forwards. Ayurveda offers simple and...
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#88 Tea, Health & Connection with Jenny Tse
Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world. But how much do you know about tea? Multi-award winning, Jenny Tse's, wealth of knowledge on the health benefits of tea make Jenny the perfect guest for this discussion. Listen in now and find out: ~ Why tea is one of the most popular drinks in...
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#87 How to Balance Common Pitta Imbalances
Common Pitta imbalances include heartburn, acne, anger, sharp headaches and rheumatoid arthritis. Pitta links to the Fire element, so heat or burning is often associated with Pitta conditions. Luckily, there are natural methods to help cool and calm! Join Sam in this episode to find out: - Over 6...
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#86 Overcoming Accumulated Stress with Christopher Lee Maher
A special conversation with guest, Christopher Lee Maher, former US Navy SEAL who endured intense physical, mental, and emotional stress as a SEAL and child. By combining a “seal team mindset” with modern stress resolution strategies, Christopher taught himself to free his body, mind, and…
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#85 How to Balance Common Vata Imbalances
Common Vata imbalances include anxiety, insomnia and digestive concerns. I used to relate a lot to out of balance Vata and have since managed to restore more balance. Join Sam in this episode to find out: - 9 common vata health concerns - Lifestyle changes to balance vata - Foods to restore…
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#84 The 6 Stages of Disease Progression
How does the word disease make you feel? In Ayurveda, disease is understood as a state of imbalance or disharmony within the body, mind, and spirit. According to Ayurveda, disease arises when there is an increase in a dosha and that excess dosha seeks a weak spot in the bodies tissues. This...
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#83 Passion, Manifestation & Anxiety Relief with Shaun Randall
With inspirational guest Shaun Randall, Metaphysical Novelist and Manifestation Expert. Shaun is an the author and recently released his debut novel, Letters From Lima. The new book takes readers on a journey inside a world they never knew existed to uncover truth and discover themselves all over...
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#82 4 Key Differences Between Ayurveda & Western Health Models
In this episode we are diving into an intriguing topic—the difference between Ayurveda and Western healthcare models. We'll explore the fundamental principles, treatment approaches, and philosophies that set these two systems apart. Discover: ~ The contrasting preventative and systematic…
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#81 Overcoming Burnout with Dr Alka Patel
With more people experiencing burnout this conversation with Dr Alka Patel is very relevant! Dr Alka Patel is Lifestyle Doctor, Coach, and General Practitioner, who amplifies health as a skill and an asset. Dr Alka has spread her lifestyle medicine message across the BBC, TedX Talks, Marie Clare...
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#80 Nutrition to Balance Your Mind & Emotions
When it comes to food, why is it that we crave something sweet when we are missing a loved one? Ayurveda helps us to understand! In this episode, we take the ‘you are what you eat’ phrase to an even more significant meaning. Ayurveda recognises that food can be a tool to bring balance to emotions...
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#79 The 6 Tastes for Food Satisfaction
Do you ever find yourself feeling unsatisfied even if you’ve eat a reasonable quantity of food? The dissatisfaction could come from not experiencing a range of the 6 tastes and eating more of the same tastes won’t typically help to relieve it. Including a range of the 6 tastes has helped me and…
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#78 Addiction is Never The Real Problem with Jason Shiers
A beautifully heart warming, honest and compassionate conversation with guest Jason Shiers - a certified Psychotherapist and Certified Transformative Coach who has been working with addictions and mental health for over 25 years. Listen to this wonderful episode and discover: ~Jasons innocent...
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#77 Moving Forwards to Find Freedom with Ellyn Shamalov
Ellyn Katherine Shamalov, is on a mission to uplift the vibration of humanity, reveal spiritual truth and wisdom and expand global consciousness. She’s the Pioneer of the channeled healing method; The Quantum Enlightenment System. Ellyn’s goal is to accelerate your path up the spiral of growth,...
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#76 My Fear of Food
I eat a limited diet for a number of years. I didn’t have a healthy relationship with food. I saw foods as being unsafe. I was anxious about what I was eating, when I was eating and the after effects of eating on my digestion. I know this is a sensitive topic, join me in this personal episode…
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#75 Ayurveda Routines to Balance Kapha
Ayurveda is an amazing health system that has been around for thousands of years and works with nature and the natural rhythms of life, rather than against it. It offers a personalised way of living in line with what naturally helps you to feel your best and live and long and healthy life. In…
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#74 Getting Unstuck with Theresa Lear Levine
An inspiring conversation with special guest, Theresa Lear Levine. Theresa is a Master EFT Practitioner, Law of Attraction Coach, Energy Strategist and Inner Problem Solver. Theresa enjoys helping busy minded ambitious people reclaim their calm, clarity and confidence with scientifically proven...
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#73 Ayurveda Routines to Balance Pitta
Ayurveda has 3 main doshas or mind body types - Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The amounts of these doshas can increase and decrease based on our lifestyle, and when we move away from our natural dosha levels, this is when imbalances can start to appear. We are focusing on Pitta balancing routines in…
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#72 The Truth About Cannabis Medicine with Dr Dani Gordon
In recent years there has been a wealth of cannabis products on the market, making claims to benefit many conditions; including anxiety, eczema, libido, sleep and auto-immune diseases. As a global expert in cannabis medicine - working with top researchers around the world, Dr Dani is the perfect...
About this show
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.
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Samantha Holland
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