Balance is a Myth

Jessica Lewan
  • 5.0 (2)
  • PERSONAL JOURNALS

Balance is a Myth is the podcast for women who are done pretending they have it all together. Hosted by Jessica Lewan, esthetician, entrepreneur, single mom, and expert in navigating the messy middle. This show dives into the real, raw human experience: identity, burnout, boundaries, beauty, business, motherhood, and becoming the woman you’re meant to be… without the pressure to be perfect. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, behind, or like everyone else got the “balance” memo except you — this is your new home.

Episodes

  1. FEB 16

    We’re Starving for Love but Acting Unbothered

    This week we’re talking about why so many people say they hate Valentine’s Day… and how maybe it’s not about the holiday at all. Maybe it’s a mirror, reflecting the love we’re not expressing enough in our everyday lives, to others and to ourselves. It’s a conversation about dropping the nonchalant attitude, choosing connection on purpose, and remembering to actually say the things we feel before it’s too late. If this hits home and you want to go deeper, find more information and ways to work with me one-on-one at JessicaLewan.com

    7 min

  2. FEB 2

    Stop Skipping Your Life

    We celebrate the beginning. We chase the ending. We survive the messy middle. But somehow, we forget to actually be here. In this episode, I’m talking about the overlooked art of sitting in the present moment without fixing, striving, or searching for what’s next. About practicing gratitude for the life you’ve already built instead of rushing past it. No reinvention. No productivity spin. Just learning how to live inside the moment you’re in, without needing it to become something else first. If this hit a nerve and you’re tired of always reaching for the next thing, you can find more ways to work with me at JessicaLewan.com. And if you know someone who’s stuck in the constant chase, send this episode their way. Consider it a loving nudge.

    8 min

  3. JAN 26

    Boss Babe Drop Out

    We need to talk about the lie a whole generation of women was sold. You know the one. Do it all. Need no one. Build the business, raise the kids, keep the house together, stay ambitious, stay grateful, never rest, never ask for help and somehow call that “having it all.” In this episode, I’m officially dropping out of boss babe culture. Not because I don’t want more. But because I’m done building a life that feels heavy, exhausting, and unsustainable. We’re talking about how “strong woman” quietly became “burned out woman,” how independence turned into isolation, and why so many of us are successful on paper but exhausted in real life. I share what it looked like when I was doing everything alone, the quiet burnout that followed, and how choosing support, community, and a simpler way of building changed not just my business, but my nervous system, my relationships, and my actual quality of life. If you’re tired of glorifying exhaustion, tired of carrying everything alone, and ready to build a life that actually feels good instead of just looks good, this one’s for you. You don’t need a gold star for being tired. You don’t have to do this alone anymore. And if you want more support, more tools, and more ways to build your life and business without burning yourself into the ground, you can find more with me at Jessicalewan.com. You don’t need a gold star for being tired. You don’t have to do this alone anymore.

    13 min

  4. JAN 19

    Balance is a Myth (And You're Not Failing)

    If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing because you can’t get life and work to magically sit in some perfect 50/50 split, this episode is for you. In this week’s episode, I’m breaking down why I called this podcast Balance Is a Myth, why that “perfect balance” we’re all chasing doesn’t actually exist, and how every season of life requires a different kind of juggling act. Your balance is going to look different than mine. And that doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. It means you’re human. Other ways to connect and work with me: jessicalewan.com

    11 min

  5. JAN 12

    Stop Starting Over Every Monday

    Resolutions fail. Not because you’re lazy, but because they’re designed to burn you out. In this episode, we’re calling out the all-or-nothing mindset and talking about why small, consistent habits beat big dramatic changes every time—and how real momentum is built without stress, shame, or starting over every Monday. I also share the Simplify to Grow journal that I created and use for this exact process. Order yours on Amazon: https://a.co/d/bha4eIz

    14 min
  6. Burnout Isn’t a Badge of Honor (and You’re Not Lazy for Wanting Rest)

    JAN 3

    Burnout Isn’t a Badge of Honor (and You’re Not Lazy for Wanting Rest)

    “I used to think rest was something you earned — after the launch, after the cleaning, after everything was perfect. But burnout doesn’t prove you care. Today, I’m talking about how I flipped the script on hustle culture. For more ways to work with me and to sign up for the email list, visit: jessicalewan.com

    11 min
  • 6 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

Balance is a Myth is the podcast for women who are done pretending they have it all together. Hosted by Jessica Lewan, esthetician, entrepreneur, single mom, and expert in navigating the messy middle. This show dives into the real, raw human experience: identity, burnout, boundaries, beauty, business, motherhood, and becoming the woman you’re meant to be… without the pressure to be perfect. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, behind, or like everyone else got the “balance” memo except you — this is your new home.

Information

  • Creator
    Jessica Lewan
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Balance is a Myth