All Episodes

63: On Menopause, Putting Family First, and Finding a Work-Life Balance When Everything Changes

62: On Part-Time Working Fatherhood, Perfectionism & Finding Balance With Cancer - Sam's Story

61: On Life Purpose, Raising Teens & Finding Work-Life Balance When You're "The Strong One"

60: On "Leaving the Ladder Down", Work-Life Balance for Working Parents & The Power of Therapy

59: The Role That Sleep Can Play In Pursuit of Work-Life Balance - Work, Life, Balance Lesson #14

58: On Balancing a Corporate Job With Creative Pursuits, Boundary-Setting & Cultural Influences

57: On Defining Success, Learning From Adversity & Regaining Balance by Asking Two Key Questions

56: Rebrand Announcement for 2026 and Welcome to Season Five

55: BONUS EPISODE: Review of 2025

54: On Self-Worth, Skincare Rituals, and Finding Balance Under the Weight of Parental Expectations

53: On The Interplay Between Productivity and Work-Life Balance - Lyndsey Segal's Story

52: On Being Bored and Unfulfilled at Work, Virtual Assistant Diary Management Tips, and Finding Work-Life Balance by Quitting Your Corporate 9-5 and Starting Your Own Business - Rachel Green's Story

51: On Autism, Conscientiousness, Self-Acceptance, and the Pursuit of Work-Life Balance as a Neurodivergent Person in a Neurotypical World - Helen Jeffries' Story

50: Celebrating the Podcast's 50th Episode - Top Three Work-Life Balance Lessons, Listener Confessions and Surprise Guest Appearances

49: On Accountancy, Regaining Balance After Heartbreak, and the Power of a Good Night's Sleep - Victoria Mortimer's Story

48: The Pursuit of Balance When You're Grieving - Work, Life, Balance Lesson #13

47: On Legacy, Purpose, and Finding Work-Life Balance When You're Working as a Politician and Elected Official

46: How to Find Work-Life Balance When You Feel Judged - Work, Life, Balance Lesson #12

45: On Infertility Struggles, Undesired Childlessness, and How to Regain Balance and Find Your Purpose When You Find Yourself in Unexpected Circumstances

44: Time-Management Tips to Improve Your Work-Life Balance - Work, Life, Balance Lesson #11

43: On Climbing the Career Ladder When You Haven’t Gone to University, and Single Motherhood When You're Co-Parenting Following an Acrimonious Divorce

42: How Harnessing Gratitude Can Improve Work-Life Balance - Work, Life, Balance Lesson #10

41: On Being a Primary-Caring Father, Juggling Work and Home Life With Creativity and Patience, and Finding Work-Life Balance as a Self-Employed Gardener

40: How to Find a Work-Life Balance by Working More - Work, Life, Balance Lesson #9

39: Finding a Work-Life Balance When The 'To Do' List is Never Done: Kerry's Story on Solo Motherhood, Job-Sharing and the Lure of the Expatriate Lifestyle

38: How to Find a Work-Life Balance When You're a Perfectionist - Work, Life, Balance Lesson #8

37: On the Hidden Impact of Debt, Body Image Struggles, and Being "Replaceable" on Work-Life Balance – Lorna's Story

36: Podcast Backstory & What's Coming Up in Season 4

35: On Panic Attacks, Career Changes and Regaining Balance After Hitting Rock Bottom - Routh's Story

34: Work, Life, Balance Self-Assessment: a Tool for Reflecting on Your Personal Pursuit of Balance

33: How To Reset Your Work-Life Balance by Mastering Four Internal Elements - with Faust Ruggiero

32: Improving Your Work-Life Balance by Escaping the 'Rat Race': Work, Life, Balance Lesson #7

31: The Pursuit of Work-Life Balance When You’re Single and Looking for Love - Katie’s Story

30: Self-Employed or Employed - Which is Better For Your Work-Life Balance? Work, Life, Balance Lesson #6

29: DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH SPECIAL: Pursuing a Work-Life Balance When You’re Disabled - Emma’s Story

28: Tips on How To Create a Morning Routine That Enhances Your Work-Life Balance: Work,Life,Balance Lesson #5

27: On Flexible Working, Morning Routines & Finding Balance When You're In Charge - Rebecca’s Story

26: How to Find a Work-Life Balance When You Hate Your Job: Work, Life, Balance Lesson #4

25: On Work-Life Balance in Marketing and Corporate Jobs, Having Fun & Asking For Help - Dan’s Story

24: How To Find A Work-Life Balance When There’s Housework To Be Done: Work, Life, Balance Lesson #3

23: On Housekeeping, Middle Age & Finding Work-Life Balance When Your Marriage Ends - Helen’s Story

22: How Parents Influence Their Children's Work-Life Balance Choices - Work, Life, Balance Lesson #2

21: Finding Work-Life Balance as an Introvert in a Family and Workplace of Extroverts - Rami’s Story

20: How to Find a Work-Life Balance When You Have a Smartphone & Engage in Social Media - Work, Life, Balance Lesson #1

19: Finding Balance by Turning Your Passion into a Side Hustle - Bettina’s Story

18: On Motivation, Managing Emotions & Finding Balance When Engaging With Social Media-Vicky's Story

Season 3 Trailer

17: BONUS EPISODE: Highlights of ‘A Fine Balance - The Podcast’ in 2023

16: On Part-Time Working Fatherhood, Perfectionism & Finding Balance With Cancer-Sam's Story

15: EMERGENCY EPISODE: The Pursuit of Balance When You’re Living Through War

14: On Pride, Acceptance & Finding Balance by Parenting Equally While Working Full-Time-Paul's Story

13: On Teenage Pregnancy, Teacher Burnout & Finding Balance When You’re “Busy” - Laura's Story

12: On Finding Balance When You Want To “Have It All”, Teamwork & Avoiding Stress - Ruth's Story

11: On Finding Balance as a Career-Driven Family Man, When Work Takes Priority - Gilles' Story

10: On Finding Balance in Grief, Being a High-Achiever & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome-Katie's Story

9: On Not Being Career-Oriented & Finding Balance as a Musician and a Newlywed - Amanda's Story

Season Two Trailer

8: “Finding Balance in Retirement”. On Leadership, Imposter Syndrome & Managing Passions-Tom’s Story

7: BONUS EPISODE: Five Steps to Improve Your Work-Life Balance - with Annabel Jeffcoate

6: “Single & Childfree by Choice”. On boundary-setting & doing what makes you happy - Laurie’s Story

5: On Marriage, Self-Employment & Primary Care-Giving: “Motherhood & the Mental Load”- Sarah’s Story

4: On stay-at-home motherhood, opting out of a career & valuing a mother’s presence - Nadine’s Story

3: On burnout and finding balance in the early stages of working life - Tahmid’s Story

2: On competitiveness, co-parenting & surviving job loss - Jhilmil’s Story

1: On self-care, the power of a positive mindset, and finding balance in mid-life - Soli’s Story

Work-Life Balance Confessions: Stories and Tips to Enlighten and Inspire How to Juggle What Matters (Trailer)