Balance isn’t a math problem, it’s a flow.

In this Strong by Nature episode, I break down why “work-life balance” isn’t 50/50 and never has been. And Why Perfect Balance In Life Doesn’t Exist. I share the messy seasons (multiple jobs, bands, rugby, breaking my neck, the café grind, becoming a dad) and what actually shifted: choosing what matters, building simple routines, and letting balance change with the season you’re in.

We cover:

Why chasing “perfect balance” burns you out

How to spot early warning signs (stress tells) and course-correct

Micro-workouts, slow mornings, and designing days around family and movement

Practical takeaways: a 1-week balance audit + one small shift to try now

Balance isn’t perfect. It’s knowing when to push, when to pull back, and what to let go.

Stay strong, stay balanced, stay connected, that’s the Grizzly way.

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Chapters

0:00 Balance isn’t 50/50 — it’s flow

0:38 Chaos of my 20s (bipolar, chasing everything)

3:04 Cafe grind years (workload vs headspace)

4:03 Becoming a dad: what balance means now

5:48 The 5am routine that sets the day

8:23 Seasons of focus & the danger of obsession

11:29 Train for the life you live (not aesthetics)

14:06 Progress over perfect: publish the reps

16:53 Listen to your body → stress signals, journaling, one small shift (wrap)

Season one of Strong by Nature has been a journey, from strength, breath, and mindfulness, to food, craft, parenting, mental health, and finding roots wherever you are.

In this campfire session, I’m looking back on the first nine episodes, pulling out the key lessons, and sharing how they all tie into living the Grizzly way: strong, balanced, and connected.

If you’re new here, this is the perfect place to catch the heartbeat of season one before diving into each episode. And if you’ve been here from the start, thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of this campfire.

Let’s keep it rolling, season two is on the horizon.

👉 Connect with me on Instagram: @grizzly.movement

Life on the move with kids isn’t always easy, but it’s been our reality for years. From New Zealand to Ecuador, Australia to back again, selling our coffee shop, becoming parents, and now living in Ecuador, we’ve had to learn how to feel rooted even when life feels untethered.In this episode of Strong by Nature, I share our family’s story of moving countries, building businesses, starting over, and trying to balance freedom with stability as our daughter grows up.👉 If you’ve ever wondered how to raise a family while moving around the world, or how to stay grounded when nothing feels permanent, this episode is for you.What you’ll hear in this episodeHow we started our life together in New ZealandMoving across countries (Ecuador, Australia, New Zealand, back to Ecuador)Building businesses on the go (from hats to coffee shops)What COVID taught us about resilience and creativityWhy we sold our cafe and chose family over stabilityThe challenges of education + parenting while movingDreams for the future: homeschooling, Europe, slow livingThis isn’t just about travel, it’s about building home wherever you are, staying grounded as a family, and finding balance while raising kids on the move.💬 Have you ever lived abroad or moved countries with your family? Share your experience in the comments — I’d love to hear how you made it work.