The Balance with Erika B

Erika
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Honest conversations about entrepreneurship, healing, relationships, mental health, and becoming in real time.

  1. 5d ago

    Why We’re Drawn to True Crime: Psychology, Safety and the Stories That Stay With Us

    Why We’re Drawn to True Crime: Psychology, Safety and the Stories That Stay With Us Erika speaks with psychologist and true crime podcaster Dr. Lindsay Weisner about why so many people, particularly women and people with anxiety, are drawn to true crime. They discuss how these stories can increase awareness without increasing fear, how Lindsay researches cases, and what the David and Belinda Temple case reveals about investigative patterns, relationships and the search for closure.In this episode: Dr. Lindsay Weisner explains how an inspiring psychology professor led her to double-major in psychology and English at Georgetown.Why true crime appeals largely to women and may help people mentally prepare for unfamiliar or dangerous situations.A 2025 study involving 200 German adults found that anxiety on one day predicted greater true crime consumption the next day.How consuming true crime, including before sleep, was associated with lower anxiety the following day rather than increased anxiety, anger or sadness.Lindsay’s research process: reviewing newspapers, library archives, case summaries, victims’ and perpetrators’ backgrounds, and relevant witnesses.The unresolved Mindy case near Lindsay’s home and her goal of helping bring closure to victims’ families.The David and Belinda Temple case in Katy, Texas, including the staged-break-in theory, David’s affair and the evidence that drew investigators’ suspicion.Why behavioral patterns, relationship dynamics, timelines and inconsistencies can matter more than sensational details.The difference between a family annihilator and someone who kills family members, including the importance of broader behavioral criteria.Why true crime should be used for awareness and education rather than fear.Timestamps00:00 - Why this episode explores the psychology of true crime00:50 - Introducing Dr. Lindsay Weisner01:52 - The professor who told Lindsay she would never use psychology05:39 - Why understanding human behavior matters06:14 - Why women are drawn to true crime07:33 - How true crime can support awareness and personal safety08:12 - What anxiety predicts about true crime consumption09:24 - True crime, horror movies and the limits of astrology13:35 - How violent content may affect mood14:52 - Why true crime before bed may reduce next-day anxiety16:34 - Psychological thrillers, books and movie adaptations21:34 - What behavioral patterns Lindsay looks for in a case22:15 - How Lindsay and Mark divide their podcast research and production23:37 - Using newspapers, libraries and case backgrounds26:45 - The unresolved Mindy case and the search for answers28:54 - Beginning the David and Belinda Temple case35:53 - The Temple family, Katy, Texas and the football culture39:55 - Belinda Temple’s death and the initial crime-scene theory43:01 - Firearms, gun control and questions about the investigation44:59 - How psychologists might interview a three-year-old witness47:23 - Estimating time of death49:20 - Why the alleged robbery raised questions53:31 - David’s affair and the investigators’ suspicions57:52 - Gunshot residue, the investigation and the eventual arrest59:42 - David Temple’s conviction and life sentence61:36 - Questions about Evan and Heather that remain unanswered64:04 - True crime truth or myth66:13 - Why the psychology of a case matters most67:26 - The misconception about family annihilators68:30 - True crime, closure and the families left behind69:29 - Awareness is not fear70:21 - Where to find Dr. Lindsay Weisner and her work

  2. Sep 19

    Why Your Body Isnt Broken: Breaking Free from the Monday Restart Cycle with Klaudia Porschen

    Summary In this episode, Erika B. interviews Klaudia Porschen Luxe Movement about her journey in health and fitness, her coaching philosophy, and how women can transform their relationship with their bodies and food. They explore practical strategies for sustainable wellness and the importance of mindset in achieving fitness goals.

  3. Sep 11

    Raising Them, Finding You: The identity Shift Nobody Prepares You For

    Erika welcomes Simply Brie, a divorced mother of one, podcaster, content creator, producer, and psychology student, for an honest conversation about the realities of motherhood. They discuss parenting through different life stages, setting boundaries, protecting family connection, mental health, and why “work-life balance” may sometimes mean accepting that life is temporarily unbalanced.

  4. Sep 4

    The Slient Signs of Domestic Violence Nobody Talks About

    This is Hosted by Erika B, who sits down with Diane Perez, a Christian life coach and advocate who helps women regain their confidence after domestic violence. Diane shares her deeply personal journey, including becoming a mother at 18, surviving abuse during pregnancy, returning to an unsafe relationship, and reaching a turning point in an emergency room with a concussion Leaving an abusive relationship is only the first step. The real work begins when you have to rebuild your confidence, identity, safety, and sense of self. If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, this honest conversation offers recognition, hope, and a powerful reminder: you are not alone, and you deserve to be safe. Diane shares her personal journey of survival, healing, and reclaiming her worth—offering hope and a reminder that you are not alone, abuse is never your fault, and you deserve to be safe. Listen when you feel safe, and please pause if the conversation becomes overwhelming.

  5. Aug 21

    From Passion to Purpose: The journey behind The honey and Bro Co

    In this episode of The Balance with Erika B, host Erika engages in a heartfelt conversation with Mel and Alex, the founders of Honey and Bro Co, a children's boutique. They discuss their entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of balancing motherhood with running a business, and the core values that guide their brand. The episode highlights the importance of community support, personal growth, and the joy of creating quality products for families. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their unique paths in entrepreneurship and motherhood.

  6. Aug 15

    From Rock Bottom to Rebuilding: Sobriety, Strength & Starting Over with Ann Marie Schofield

    In this episode, Anne Marie Schofield shares her inspiring journey of overcoming substance abuse, rebuilding her life, and starting a successful massage therapy business during and after COVID. Erika B explores resilience, self-trust, and practical steps for reinvention.

  7. Aug 7

    The Real Talk About Success, Self-Love and Living Fulfilled as a Women of Faith

    Erika B sits down with Ria, founder of Rewrite Brand Strategies, for a conversation about what happens when success no longer fits the life you are actually building. They talk about leaving box-checking behind, trusting faith and discernment, and choosing a more intentional version of leadership, motherhood, and work. This episode also gets practical about brand strategy, emotional intelligence, and how to stop living on autopilot

  8. Jul 28

    Becoming the Golden Girl of Your Own Life

    In this episode, Erika interviews Ciara Waterfield about her transformative journey through mental health challenges, self-love, and inner child healing. They explore practical tools for cultivating self-love, understanding anxiety, and breaking free from people-pleasing patterns, especially for mothers.

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