Why Balance Is an Illusion (and What to Do Instead)

Coffee, Cocktails, and Clarity: Real Women, Real Talk for Personal and Professional Development

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In this heartfelt episode of Coffee, Cocktails, and Clarity, I open up about what balance really looks like — especially for women juggling life, work, and everything in between. Inspired by my own health journey and an interview with Broadway star Renée Elise Goldsberry, I unpack why “perfect balance” is an illusion and why it’s okay to shift, pause, and adjust as life changes.

We talk about the emotional and physical toll of chasing perfection, how to protect your peace through boundaries, and what it really means to give yourself grace. This conversation is your reminder that balance isn’t something you find — it’s something you practice.

TL;DR

In this episode, I get real about what balance really means for women—letting go of perfection, setting boundaries, and learning to move with life instead of against it.

TIME STAMPS

00:00 – Finding My Balance
02:00 – Welcome & Warm-Up
03:30 – Inspiration from Renée Goldsberry
05:45 – The Illusion of “Having It All”
08:00 – When Life Knocks You Off Balance
09:30 – The Gymnast’s Lesson
11:40 – The Act of Balancing
13:50 – Boundaries, Self-Care & Small Shifts
15:30 – Listening to Your Body
17:30 – Redefining Balance & Being Perfectly Imperfect
18:25 – Final Sip & Reflection

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Mental Health Resources

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

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Psychology Today

National Institute of Mental Health

Sexual Violence Resources

RAIIN

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Substance Abuse Resources

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Alcoholics Anonymous

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CREDITS

Podcast Editor: Payton Cross Productions

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