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)