Off-Balance Podcast | Faith, Family & Entrepreneurship

Dr. Brooks Demming
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FAITH-DRIVEN BUSINESS PODCAST Welcome to Off-Balance, the podcast for entrepreneurs and professionals who are tired of guessing. Each episode takes a Coaching Lens approach to the HR, leadership, and structure issues quietly costing you time, money, and peace, so you can build a business that actually works. I’m Dr. Brooks Demming, business coach, author, and creator of the R.I.S.E. Coaching Framework. I help entrepreneurs build resilience, set healthy boundaries, and lead with confidence while staying rooted in faith and family. I believe resilience isn’t built in the calm, it’s built in the chaos, usually while reheating yesterday’s coffee for the third time. Over the years, I’ve helped countless entrepreneurs move from overwhelm to clarity by replacing hustle with structure and intention. Through faith-fueled conversations and Coaching Lens episodes, I break down real patterns I see in my coaching and HR work. You’ll learn what’s really happening beneath burnout, why working harder often isn’t the answer, and how to create systems and leadership practices that support your calling instead of draining it. If you’re tired of juggling everything and wondering how to keep God at the center of your busy life, you’re in the right place. Each week, you’ll find practical tools and grounded insight to help you: Build resilience in life and businessLead with confidence without compromising your valuesCreate rhythms of peace at home and workStep boldly into your God-given purposeYou don’t have to choose between business success, family time, and a strong faith foundation. You can thrive in all three. 🎙️ Hit play and walk this entrepreneurial journey with clarity, confidence, and faith, even when life feels a little off-balance. 📌 Ready to R.I.S.E?✨ Join the R.I.S.E. Coaching Program 💌 Get monthly encouragement + strategies in the Off-Balance Newsletter Read the Off-Balance Blog🤝 Be part of my free Faith & Business Community🌐 Visit the website  

  1. 6D AGO

    85 | Busy Is Not a Business Model

    Book a Business & HR Clarity Audit You’re putting in the hours. You’re showing up, doing the work, planning the events, and serving your clients, but if you’re honest, the return doesn’t match the effort. In this episode, we’re unpacking the hidden cost of being booked and busy without structure or strategy. You’ll hear: Why a lack of structure quietly erodes your confidenceA real-world example of how being busy can actually cost you moneyThe difference between activity and profitabilityA coaching lens on how to steward your time with wisdomA powerful reflection prompt to help you realignWhether you're in a packed season or prepping for the next big thing, this conversation will help you pause, assess, and protect what matters most: your peace, your purpose, and your time. Send a text Business & HR Clarity Audit  Tiffany Brown DesignsTiffany Brown is a graphic and brand designer, film and video editor, and Generative AI Artist who h Support the show Disclaimer: The Off-Balance podcast, including all audio, video, and written content, is produced and hosted by Dr. Brooks Demming. The views, opinions, and statements expressed by podcast guests are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, or official positions of Dr. Brooks Demming, the Off-Balance brand, its affiliates, or partners. All content provided on this podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek appropriate professional guidance or spiritual counsel before making decisions based on the information presented. By accessing or listening to this podcast, you agree that Dr. Brooks Demming and the Off-Balance brand are not liable for any loss, harm, or damages resulting from the use of or reliance on information shared by guests or third parties.

    29 min

  2. FEB 6

    84 | Coaching Lens: Starting the Year Overwhelmed Instead of Aligned

    Starting the year overwhelmed doesn’t mean you failed. It usually means your priorities were never clarified. In this Coaching Lens episode of Off-Balance, Dr. Brooks Demming breaks down why February feels so heavy for capable, motivated entrepreneurs and leaders. Instead of pushing harder or adding more goals, she explains how overwhelm is often a signal that alignment was skipped. You’ll learn: Why discipline doesn’t fix overwhelmHow competing priorities quietly drain your energyWhat “alignment before action” actually looks likeThe questions that bring clarity when everything feels urgentIf the year already feels full before it’s even begun, this episode will help you slow down, refocus, and identify what truly needs your attention first. And if you’re ready for hands-on clarity, Dr. Brooks shares how the Business & HR Clarity Audit helps leaders establish order, reduce pressure, and move forward with confidence. If your business feels heavier than it should, this is where you start. Send us a text Tiffany Brown DesignsTiffany Brown is a graphic and brand designer, film and video editor, and Generative AI Artist who h Support the show Disclaimer: The Off-Balance podcast, including all audio, video, and written content, is produced and hosted by Dr. Brooks Demming. The views, opinions, and statements expressed by podcast guests are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, or official positions of Dr. Brooks Demming, the Off-Balance brand, its affiliates, or partners. All content provided on this podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek appropriate professional guidance or spiritual counsel before making decisions based on the information presented. By accessing or listening to this podcast, you agree that Dr. Brooks Demming and the Off-Balance brand are not liable for any loss, harm, or damages resulting from the use of or reliance on information shared by guests or third parties.

    12 min

  3. JAN 30

    83 | Your Head Won’t Heal Your Heart, Your Body Will with | Marie-Pier

    What if the path back to desire isn’t more effort, but more honesty felt in your body? We sit down with sexual and relational therapist Marie Pier to unpack how trauma shapes intimacy, why overwork quietly drains attraction, and how real resilience looks less like stoicism and more like presence. Instead of chasing another how-to list, we explore the skill of sensing; slowing down enough to notice where anxiety lives, where you’re saying yes on the outside and no on the inside, and how those tiny betrayals add up in love. Marie shares a striking case study of a long marriage transformed not by better arguments but by one brave moment of helplessness. When the husband allowed himself to feel what he was avoiding, tears opened a new level of seeing and being seen. That shift; out of the head and into sensation; reframes strength, builds trust, and restores real connection. We also talk polarity: how many high performers harden into the mind, turning sex into performance and pushing softness out of reach. Bringing warmth, breath, and attunement back into the room rekindles attraction because safety precedes desire. You’ll leave with practical steps to choose from embodied truth instead of fear: micro-pauses in busy evenings, tracking where your body tightens when you people-please, and learning what a full-body yes feels like. We connect the dots between leadership, parenting, and partnership, showing how presence; not perfection, changes the tone of a home and the temperature of a relationship. If you’re ready to replace overthinking with feeling and performance with resonance, this conversation offers a grounded, human path forward. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a rating or review. Your feedback helps more people find these tools and start their own return to embodied connection. Send us a text Business & HR Clarity Audit  Tiffany Brown DesignsTiffany Brown is a graphic and brand designer, film and video editor, and Generative AI Artist who h Support the show Disclaimer: The Off-Balance podcast, including all audio, video, and written content, is produced and hosted by Dr. Brooks Demming. The views, opinions, and statements expressed by podcast guests are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, or official positions of Dr. Brooks Demming, the Off-Balance brand, its affiliates, or partners. All content provided on this podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek appropriate professional guidance or spiritual counsel before making decisions based on the information presented. By accessing or listening to this podcast, you agree that Dr. Brooks Demming and the Off-Balance brand are not liable for any loss, harm, or damages resulting from the use of or reliance on information shared by guests or third parties.

    28 min

  4. JAN 27

    82 | Over 40 and Unapologetic with Diva Tonight host | Carlene Humphrey

    What if forty isn’t a cliff but a clean pivot? We sit down with Carlene, host of Diva Tonight, to unpack the messy, liberating middle of life when your back pops, your boundaries harden, and your priorities get honest. From surprise doctor visits to surprise clarity, she shares how health scares, a toxic workplace, and a pandemic reset pushed her to claim her voice and rebuild a career on her own terms. We dig into real-world health advocacy, from navigating fibroids and low iron to the emotional calculus of trying for a baby in your forties. Carlene makes the case for second opinions, knowing your family history, and keeping receipts on your own symptoms. Then we switch gears to work: doubling workloads without noticing, the hidden cost of “being a team player,” and the courage to say no when the job starts to cost your life. Her safety net strategy, small wins, and commitment to consistency offer a blueprint anyone can use to restart a creative project or launch a podcast. Collaboration becomes our power move. Instead of fighting over one seat, we trade introductions, share playbooks, and grow faster together. Carlene’s story—securing dream guests, pausing and returning stronger, planning seasons around what listeners actually need, shows how community outperforms clout. We close on self-compassion: catching negative self-talk, doing the internal work, and starting fresh tomorrow if today fell apart. If you’re craving purpose, stronger boundaries, and a kinder approach to improvement, this conversation will meet you where you are and help you move forward. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a quick review so more people can find these stories. Your one action helps this community grow. Send us a text Business & HR Clarity Audit  Tiffany Brown DesignsTiffany Brown is a graphic and brand designer, film and video editor, and Generative AI Artist who h Support the show Disclaimer: The Off-Balance podcast, including all audio, video, and written content, is produced and hosted by Dr. Brooks Demming. The views, opinions, and statements expressed by podcast guests are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, or official positions of Dr. Brooks Demming, the Off-Balance brand, its affiliates, or partners. All content provided on this podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek appropriate professional guidance or spiritual counsel before making decisions based on the information presented. By accessing or listening to this podcast, you agree that Dr. Brooks Demming and the Off-Balance brand are not liable for any loss, harm, or damages resulting from the use of or reliance on information shared by guests or third parties.

    27 min

  5. JAN 20

    81 | The Road to Recovery with | Mark Manderson

    Healing isn’t about white-knuckling through cravings; it’s about building a life so meaningful that sedation stops making sense. With Mark Manderson of Pacific Shores, we go deep into what modern recovery really looks like: fewer labels, more neuroscience, and a practical blueprint for rewiring the brain. Mark opens up about the childhood moment that set him on this path and how today’s landscape has shifted, with more potent drugs, higher stakes, and better tools than ever to counter them. We unpack how families can help without enabling, why consequences plus compassion is a powerful combo, and what actually works after detox. Mark explains the “core lie” that often sits beneath compulsive behavior and how trauma-informed therapy, movement, sunlight, and solitude can change brain chemistry and mood regulation. He reframes pain as feedback that points to purpose and shows how steady, small habits can create a resilient life you don’t want to escape. There’s also a surprising tech ally in the mix: AI. Mark shares a free prompt that helps people identify triggers, challenge unhelpful stories, and spot relapse patterns before they gain steam. It’s not a replacement for therapy, but it’s a 24/7 mirror that makes hidden thinking visible. The takeaway is liberating: you don’t need rock bottom to start, and you don’t have to go it alone. Replace shame with curiosity, set loving boundaries, and upgrade your inner “software” so the future has room to grow. If this conversation helped you, tap follow, share it with someone who needs hope today, and leave a quick review so more people can find it. Your story might be the nudge someone else needs to begin. Send us a text Business & HR Clarity Audit  Tiffany Brown DesignsTiffany Brown is a graphic and brand designer, film and video editor, and Generative AI Artist who h J. Christine Beauty Innovative cosmetics that combine beauty and elegance. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Disclaimer: The Off-Balance podcast, including all audio, video, and written content, is produced and hosted by Dr. Brooks Demming. The views, opinions, and statements expressed by podcast guests are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, or official positions of Dr. Brooks Demming, the Off-Balance brand, its affiliates, or partners. All content provided on this podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek appropriate professional guidance or spiritual counsel before making decisions based on the information presented. By accessing or listening to this podcast, you agree that Dr. Brooks Demming and the Off-Balance brand are not liable for any loss, harm, or damages resulting from the use of or reliance on information shared by guests or third parties.

    45 min

  6. JAN 13

    80 | From Corporate HR To Salt And Light Advisors: A Founder’s Playbook with |Kerri Roberts

    What if HR stopped feeling like red tape and started working like a confidence engine for your business? We sit down with Carrie Roberts, author of The HR Easy Button and founder of Salt and Light Advisors, to unpack a grounded, step-by-step approach to people operations that small and mid-sized businesses can actually use. Carrie shares how she left the C-suite, turned her employer into her first client, and built a lean, faith-centered firm that helps owners sleep better by getting the fundamentals right. We dig into the real reasons entrepreneurs avoid HR and the hidden costs of skipping basics like job descriptions, clean employee files, proper classification, and pay bands. Carrie shows how to map risk clearly, legal, financial, culture, and insurance, so you can choose what to tackle now and what to watch. She also opens up about therapy-informed boundary setting, designing an ideal calendar that honors family and focus, and the surprising revenue growth that followed saying no to a misaligned client. The playbook is practical: build the foundation, simplify your tools, and iterate with data and integrity. You’ll also hear why AI belongs in your HR toolkit. From turning annual objectives into weekly tasks to drafting onboarding flows and interview guides, AI can boost speed without replacing human judgment. Carrie’s “HR in a Box” membership makes expert guidance accessible with monthly teaching, live Q&A, and ready-to-use templates at a small-business-friendly price point. We close with a self-trust framework—integrity, intent, capabilities, results, that helps leaders keep promises to themselves and lead with steady confidence. If you’re ready to replace HR anxiety with clarity and momentum, hit play. Subscribe, share with a fellow founder, and leave a review with your top takeaway so we can keep bringing you practical strategies that move the needle. Send us a text Business & HR Clarity Audit  Tiffany Brown DesignsTiffany Brown is a graphic and brand designer, film and video editor, and Generative AI Artist who h J. Christine Beauty Innovative cosmetics that combine beauty and elegance. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Disclaimer: The Off-Balance podcast, including all audio, video, and written content, is produced and hosted by Dr. Brooks Demming. The views, opinions, and statements expressed by podcast guests are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, or official positions of Dr. Brooks Demming, the Off-Balance brand, its affiliates, or partners. All content provided on this podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek appropriate professional guidance or spiritual counsel before making decisions based on the information presented. By accessing or listening to this podcast, you agree that Dr. Brooks Demming and the Off-Balance brand are not liable for any loss, harm, or damages resulting from the use of or reliance on information shared by guests or third parties.

    37 min

  7. JAN 6

    79 | How Nutrition Healed My Gut & Balanced Hormones with | Hannah Bethman

    What if the symptoms you’ve been told are “just part of being a woman” are actually your body asking for better fuel and less friction? We sit down with women’s health coach Hannah Bethman, MS, to unpack the quiet drivers of gut pain, migraines, heavy cycles, and relentless fatigue, and the simple routines that turn it all around. Hannah’s story starts with daily gastritis, brain fog, and hormone chaos, and lands in a place of calm digestion and steady cycles. The turning point wasn’t a complicated protocol. It was a return to basics: eating enough, prioritizing protein, building balanced plates that stabilize blood sugar, and using small stress levers like morning sunlight and a 4‑6 breath to shift into a parasympathetic state. We dig into soothing foods for upper GI inflammation, why lower GI bloating needs a personalized touch, and how nutrient density beats endless elimination lists. We also challenge two common myths: that “normal” female symptoms must be endured, and that eating “clean” means flavorless meals and constant willpower. Hannah explains why many women undereat, often 1,200 to 1,300 calories, and how that starves thyroid function, disrupts cycles, and fuels headaches and 3 a.m. wakeups. You’ll learn practical markers of progress: cycles trending toward 28–29 days, fewer clots, migraines fading to mild nuisances, and energy that doesn’t require multiple coffees. Plus, we talk self‑advocacy in medical settings, when birth control may blunt symptoms without fixing root causes, and how functional testing can reveal hidden microbiome imbalances. If you’re ready to swap extremes for consistency, this conversation offers a clear starting line: a protein‑forward breakfast, sunlight before screens, and a simple breathing practice you can keep. Subscribe for more candid, science‑informed conversations on faith, family, business, and the resilience it takes to thrive, and share this episode with someone who needs a hopeful, doable plan. Send us a text Business & HR Clarity Audit  Tiffany Brown DesignsTiffany Brown is a graphic and brand designer, film and video editor, and Generative AI Artist who h J. Christine Beauty Innovative cosmetics that combine beauty and elegance. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Disclaimer: The Off-Balance podcast, including all audio, video, and written content, is produced and hosted by Dr. Brooks Demming. The views, opinions, and statements expressed by podcast guests are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, or official positions of Dr. Brooks Demming, the Off-Balance brand, its affiliates, or partners. All content provided on this podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek appropriate professional guidance or spiritual counsel before making decisions based on the information presented. By accessing or listening to this podcast, you agree that Dr. Brooks Demming and the Off-Balance brand are not liable for any loss, harm, or damages resulting from the use of or reliance on information shared by guests or third parties.

    35 min

  8. JAN 2

    78 | Coaching Lens: Why You Feel Behind Even When You’re Working Hard

    👉 Ready for clarity? Book Now  You’re showing up. You’re doing the work. And yet, it still feels like you’re behind. In this Coaching Lens episode of Off-Balance, Dr. Brooks Demming breaks down a pattern she sees constantly in her coaching and HR work with high-performing women. The issue isn’t laziness, lack of discipline, or poor time management. It’s a lack of structure and clear direction. From a coaching, HR, and leadership perspective, this episode explores why working harder often creates more pressure instead of progress, how effort replaces structure in many businesses, and why capable leaders end up carrying far more than they should. You’ll learn how to recognize when feeling behind is actually a systems signal, the key questions that bring clarity, and what needs to shift so your business can support you instead of draining you. If your days are full but stability still feels out of reach, this conversation will help you name what’s really happening and take the next right step forward. Send us a text Tiffany Brown DesignsTiffany Brown is a graphic and brand designer, film and video editor, and Generative AI Artist who h J. Christine Beauty Innovative cosmetics that combine beauty and elegance. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Disclaimer: The Off-Balance podcast, including all audio, video, and written content, is produced and hosted by Dr. Brooks Demming. The views, opinions, and statements expressed by podcast guests are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, or official positions of Dr. Brooks Demming, the Off-Balance brand, its affiliates, or partners. All content provided on this podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek appropriate professional guidance or spiritual counsel before making decisions based on the information presented. By accessing or listening to this podcast, you agree that Dr. Brooks Demming and the Off-Balance brand are not liable for any loss, harm, or damages resulting from the use of or reliance on information shared by guests or third parties.

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FAITH-DRIVEN BUSINESS PODCAST Welcome to Off-Balance, the podcast for entrepreneurs and professionals who are tired of guessing. Each episode takes a Coaching Lens approach to the HR, leadership, and structure issues quietly costing you time, money, and peace, so you can build a business that actually works. I’m Dr. Brooks Demming, business coach, author, and creator of the R.I.S.E. Coaching Framework. I help entrepreneurs build resilience, set healthy boundaries, and lead with confidence while staying rooted in faith and family. I believe resilience isn’t built in the calm, it’s built in the chaos, usually while reheating yesterday’s coffee for the third time. Over the years, I’ve helped countless entrepreneurs move from overwhelm to clarity by replacing hustle with structure and intention. Through faith-fueled conversations and Coaching Lens episodes, I break down real patterns I see in my coaching and HR work. You’ll learn what’s really happening beneath burnout, why working harder often isn’t the answer, and how to create systems and leadership practices that support your calling instead of draining it. If you’re tired of juggling everything and wondering how to keep God at the center of your busy life, you’re in the right place. Each week, you’ll find practical tools and grounded insight to help you: Build resilience in life and businessLead with confidence without compromising your valuesCreate rhythms of peace at home and workStep boldly into your God-given purposeYou don’t have to choose between business success, family time, and a strong faith foundation. You can thrive in all three. 🎙️ Hit play and walk this entrepreneurial journey with clarity, confidence, and faith, even when life feels a little off-balance. 📌 Ready to R.I.S.E?✨ Join the R.I.S.E. Coaching Program 💌 Get monthly encouragement + strategies in the Off-Balance Newsletter Read the Off-Balance Blog🤝 Be part of my free Faith & Business Community🌐 Visit the website  

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