Balanced but Barely

Carla Jean Lundgren
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If you’re holding it all together on the outside—but quietly falling apart on the inside—you’re not alone… and you’re in the right place. Balanced but Barely is a real, unfiltered podcast about messy healing and real life. Hosted by Carla Jean Lundgren, we talk anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-love, and spirituality—without pretending we have it all together. Through honest conversations, humor, and practical tools, you’ll feel seen, supported, and less alone. If you’re doing the inner work while still spiraling sometimes… you belong here.

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    Your Inner Voice Needs a Rebrand: Fixing Self-Talk, Anxiety & Overwhelm

    In this episode of Balanced but Barely, we’re talking about the powerful connection between self-talk, anxiety, overwhelm, nervous system regulation, communication, and personal growth. If you struggle with negative self-talk, burnout, stress, high-functioning anxiety, depression, PTSD, emotional overwhelm, people pleasing, or feeling disconnected from yourself, this episode will help you understand how your words shape your identity, mindset, mental health, and relationships. We dive into how language impacts the nervous system, how to reframe negative thoughts, improve communication, reduce stress, and build emotional resilience using practical tools rooted in mindfulness, self-awareness, emotional regulation, and behavior change. You’ll learn simple techniques for healthier communication, nervous system support, mindset shifts, stress management, self-improvement, trauma recovery, and creating more balance in everyday life. This episode is for anyone navigating burnout, life transitions, healing from trauma, anxiety management, self-love, emotional exhaustion, or the constant pressure of “holding it all together.” Through honest conversations, relatable humor, and grounded support, Balanced but Barely offers real-life tools for mental wellness, emotional wellness, mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, and creating calm in the chaos. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed but unable to slow down, emotionally drained but still pushing through, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—this conversation is for you. Subscribe to Balanced but Barely for more conversations on stress management, mental health, self-awareness, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, trauma healing, personal development, yoga, meditation, and emotional wellness. Follow on Instagram: @_carlajean143Subscribe on YouTube: carlajean143Learn more at: www.carlajean143.com

    22 min

  2. TRAILER

    You’re Not Broken - Balanced but Barely Podcast Trailer

    What if healing didn’t look perfect?What if growth was messy, emotional, nonlinear… and sometimes looked like crying in your car before walking into Target like nothing happened? Welcome to Balanced but Barely, a podcast for the ones doing the inner work while still feeling like they’re barely holding it together. Hosted by Carla Jean Lundgren, this show is a safe space for real conversations about stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma healing, overwhelm, self-love, spirituality, and emotional resilience—without toxic positivity and without pretending life is always figured out. Here, we talk about what it actually means to be human: Meditating in the morning and still spiraling by afternoonTrying to heal trauma while still getting triggeredWorking on self-improvement while forgetting why you walked into a roomLearning to regulate your nervous system… and still having hard daysBecause healing is not linear. And you are not broken. Through honest storytelling, relatable humor, and grounded reflection, Balanced but Barely explores what it means to build a life rooted in mental wellness, emotional balance, and personal growth, even when life feels overwhelming. This podcast is for you if you are: Struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or emotional burnoutFeeling stuck, unseen, unheard, or alone in your healing journeyInterested in self-improvement, mindset shifts, and behavior changeExploring spirituality, self-love, and purposeTrying to find balance between surviving and thrivingEach episode blends real-life experiences with practical insights to support your growth—without pressure, perfectionism, or shame. This is your reminder that you don’t have to have it all together to start healing. You just have to show up as you are. No perfection. No pretending. Just real life, real healing, and real conversation. If you’ve ever thought:“I should be further along by now…”“I thought I healed this already…”or “Is it just me?” You belong here. If this resonates with you, subscribe to Balanced but Barely so you never miss an episode. Follow along for daily real talk, encouragement, and behind-the-scenes healing conversations: Instagram: @_carlajean143YouTube: carlajean143 (for FREE yoga and meditation videos)Web: 👉 ⁠www.carlajean.com⁠ for more tools, resources, and support through the 143 Method You don’t have to be fully healed to be growing.You just have to start. Welcome to Balanced but Barely.

    2 min

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About

If you’re holding it all together on the outside—but quietly falling apart on the inside—you’re not alone… and you’re in the right place. Balanced but Barely is a real, unfiltered podcast about messy healing and real life. Hosted by Carla Jean Lundgren, we talk anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-love, and spirituality—without pretending we have it all together. Through honest conversations, humor, and practical tools, you’ll feel seen, supported, and less alone. If you’re doing the inner work while still spiraling sometimes… you belong here.

Information

  • Creator
    Carla Jean Lundgren
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Carla Jean Lundgren
  • Show Website
    Balanced but Barely