The Well with Mandy Balak

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The Well with Mandy Balak

Welcome to The WELL—the podcast helping you unlock your path to freedom and fulfillment through personal evolution and business success. Hosted by Mandy Balak, a seasoned founder, speaker, executive life and business coach, and retreat facilitator, each episode is a deep dive into how you can invest your most precious resources – time, energy, relationships, wisdom, and money – to build sustainable success, from the inside out. The WELL is a safe space for truth and a well-spring for vitality. Here, Mandy’s mission is to help you step into authentic expression and leadership by sharing practical strategies, honest experience, sage wisdom, and perspective-shifting conversations that will leave you overflowing and open to possibility. Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or simply looking to live your best life, you’re welcome to take your guard down here. Join us each week for inspiration, motivation and radical transformation as you shift into living a wealthy, well-resourced life. Dive deeper with Mandy: mandybalak.com/about IG: @thewell___ @mandybalak

  1. JUN 5

    #159 From Hustle to Harmony: Redefining How You Lead

    What if your next breakthrough didn’t come from doing more—but from choosing to believe you’re already enough? In this episode, Mandy takes high-achieving leaders behind the curtain of a personal moment that revealed just how deep the “not enough” programming runs—and what happens when you decide to let it go. This is your invitation to step off the treadmill of proving and start leading from sufficiency, not scarcity. If you’ve ever felt behind, burnt out, or addicted to achievement, this episode will meet you where you are—and call you forward. You’ll learn how to: Recognize the voice of “never enough” in your habits and self-talk Reclaim your time and energy through intentional boundaries Practice small daily acts of rebellion that anchor sufficiency Shift your leadership style from performance to presence Create a culture where rest, joy, and enoughness are modeled—not micromanaged The truth? You can’t arrive at “enough” if you keep moving the goalpost. Let this be your reminder that peace isn’t found in perfection—it’s found in your permission to pause. Ready to go deeper? Let’s book a 1:1 Personal Strategy Session. If you’re craving more ease, clarity, and wholeness in your leadership—this is your next move. ALL THE LINKS YOU NEED ⤵️ WORK TOGETHER  Book a 1:1 strategy session with me: Book a Call  FREE RESOURCE 🔥 3 Steps to Break Free from Burnout and Thrive Ditch the overwhelm and reclaim your energy. Discover how to reset, refocus, and start thriving—in just 3 simple steps. ➡️ Get the Free Burnout Guide: Sign Up Free Here GET TO KNOW ME You can learn more about my story at mandybalak.com/about Connect with me on Instagram: @mandybalak If you found value in today’s episode, it would mean a lot to leave a rating, review or share with a friend you feel would benefit.  If you enjoyed this, Join the 10K + in The Well Resourced [ my free newsletter ] Learn how to take back your time, lead well and live fully.  Sign up here ➡️ Join The Well Newsletter

    18 min

  2. MAY 27

    #158 Your Truth Is Your Medicine with Janne Robinson

    What if the thing you’re avoiding isn’t a threat—it’s the very medicine your life has been asking for? In this deeply resonant conversation, Mandy sits down with poet, author, and truth-telling coach Janne Robinson to explore how reconnecting with your truth can be the most radical and regenerative act you take as a leader, creator, or human in transition. Together, they unpack: Why burnout is often about disconnection, not just overwork How to listen to the micro-moments when you abandon yourself Janne’s “shit sandwich moment” that changed her life and birthed her career Why we’re terrified to be seen—and how intimacy begins with truth Practical ways to start reclaiming your power through feeling, boundaries, and breath What it means to live in integrity and become someone you trust again This is not your typical self-help pep talk. This is real, unfiltered wisdom about coming home to yourself—especially when your life no longer fits. 🎁 Mandy is proud to be an affiliate for Janne’s transformational program Your Truth is Your Medicine, which has helped thousands of people ( Mandy included ) meet themselves more fully.  👉 Join the FREE 10-day experience here: JOIN HERE WORK TOGETHER  Book a 1:1 strategy session with Mandy here: Book a Call  GET TO KNOW ME You can learn more about my story at mandybalak.com/about   Connect with me on Instagram: @mandybalak If you found value in today’s episode, it would mean a lot to leave a rating, review or share with a friend you feel would benefit.  If you enjoyed this, Join the 10K + in The Well Resourced [ my free newsletter ] Learn how to take back your time, lead well and live fully.  Sign up here ➡️ Join The Well Newsletter

    1h 2m

  3. MAY 27

    #157 Your Personal Operating System: A Reflective Reset for High Performers

    Does your calendar reflect the life you actually want to live? In this powerful episode, Mandy guides you through a transformative annual planning process designed to help you reclaim your time, reset your priorities, and reconnect with your vision—on your birthday, the New Year, or any ordinary Tuesday you choose. You’ll learn how to: Use your calendar as a mirror (and a map) to reveal what matters most Create a ‘debrief’ ritual for continuous growth and self-trust Turn friction and frustration into clarity and powerful decision-making Anchor your goals in how you want to feel—not just what you want to achieve Set intentions that align your health, wealth, happiness, and mission You don’t need more goals. You need an operating system that reflects who you are becoming. 🎁 Want to go deeper? Download the Best Year Yet Guidebook to walk through this ritual step-by-step and start leading your life with intention and integrity.  👉 [GET STARTED HERE] ALL THE LINKS YOU NEED ⤵️ WORK TOGETHER  Book a 1:1 strategy session with me: Book a Call  GET TO KNOW ME You can learn more about my story at mandybalak.com/about   Connect with me on Instagram: @mandybalak If you found value in today’s episode, it would mean a lot to leave a rating, review or share with a friend you feel would benefit.  If you enjoyed this, Join the 10K + in The Well Resourced [ my free newsletter ] Learn how to take back your time, lead well and live fully.  Sign up here ➡️ Join The Well Newsletter

    21 min

  4. MAY 27

    #156 Reclaiming the Power Seat: A Seasonal Leadership Check-In

    Leadership isn't a job title—it’s a practice. And every season, Mandy returns to this one simple but powerful ritual to check in with herself, reclaim her power, and realign with what matters most. In this honest and insightful episode, Mandy invites you behind the scenes of her personal spring reset. She shares: The real lessons from the first quarter of 2025 How writing her first book cracked her open in unexpected ways What it looks like to lead through discomfort, not around it How she stays resilient, present, and intentional—even when it’s hard Her go-to leadership reflection ritual (and why you need one too) This episode is a call back to your power. To sit in the seat you may have abandoned while chasing goals, managing others, or navigating a messy middle. 🪑 Your power seat is waiting—and it starts with one intentional check-in. 🎧 Tune in and reflect: What’s your word of the year? Are you leading your life, or letting it lead you? ALL THE LINKS YOU NEED ⤵️ WORK TOGETHER  Book a 1:1 strategy session with me: Book a Call  FREE RESOURCE 🔥 3 Steps to Break Free from Burnout and Thrive Ditch the overwhelm and reclaim your energy. Discover how to reset, refocus, and start thriving—in just 3 simple steps. ➡️ Get the Free Burnout Guide: Sign Up Free Here GET TO KNOW ME You can learn more about my story at mandybalak.com/about   Connect with me on Instagram: @mandybalak If you found value in today’s episode, it would mean a lot to leave a rating, review or share with a friend you feel would benefit.  If you enjoyed this, Join the 10K + in The Well Resourced [ my free newsletter ] Learn how to take back your time, lead well and live fully.  Sign up here ➡️ Join The Well Newsletter

    27 min

  5. JAN 27

    #155 Boundaries: Creating Space for Self-Love and Healthier Relationships

    In this episode, Mandy shares a session from her membership community focused on the importance of boundaries. She discusses how setting and maintaining boundaries can transform one's life from burnout to clarity, calm, and freedom. The episode aims to soften the perception of boundaries, emphasizing their role in fostering healthy relationships and protecting one's energy. Mandy provides practical prompts and exercises to help listeners identify areas needing boundaries, understand their current experiences, and create actionable steps. This session is a call to practice self-love and integrity through the consistent application of boundaries, thereby enhancing one's overall well-being and leadership in life. ALL THE LINKS YOU NEED ⤵️ FREE RESOURCE 🔥 3 Steps to Break Free from Burnout and Thrive Ditch the overwhelm and reclaim your energy. Discover how to reset, refocus, and start thriving—in just 3 simple steps. ➡️ Get the Free Burnout Guide: Sign Up Free Here MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY If you know you’re ready to reclaim your time, get out of your own way and create the life you deserve I invite you to join my Membership community ' The Well ' where burnout ends and clarity begins. 🌊 Find out more here: Join The Well WORK TOGETHER To inquire about private coaching, mentorship and consulting please submit an application at www.mandybalak.com/apply GET TO KNOW ME You can learn more about my story at mandybalak.com/about   Connect with Mandy on Instagram: @mandybalak If you found value in today’s episode, it would mean a lot to leave a rating, review or share with a friend you feel would benefit.  If you enjoyed this, Join the 10K + in The Well Resourced [ my free newsletter ] Learn how to take back your time, lead well and live fully.  Sign up here ➡️ Join The Well Newsletter

    30 min

  6. JAN 27

    #154 Stop Managing Time: Find Your Focus, Feel Alive, and Align Your Energy

    In this episode, Mandy shares how to stop obsessing over time management and start focusing on what truly matters: your energy, your focus, and the moments that make you feel alive. This is for you if... You’re tired of feeling busy but not fulfilled. You want to move closer to your dream life with intention. You feel stuck in commitments that don’t align with your vision. You will learn: Why managing time isn’t the key to success—managing focus is. How to check in with yourself throughout the day to stay aligned. A simple framework to plan your day with intention. How small, intentional changes can shift your energy and your life. Prompt for today: “What am I focusing on right now? Does it make me feel alive?” ALL THE LINKS YOU NEED ⤵️ FREE RESOURCE 🔥 3 Steps to Break Free from Burnout and Thrive Ditch the overwhelm and reclaim your energy. Discover how to reset, refocus, and start thriving—in just 3 simple steps. ➡️ Get the Free Burnout Guide: Sign Up Free Here MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY If you know you’re ready to reclaim your time, get out of your own way and create the life you deserve I invite you to join my Membership community ' The Well ' where burnout ends and clarity begins. 🌊 Find out more here: Join The Well  WORK TOGETHER  To inquire about private coaching, mentorship and consulting please submit an application at www.mandybalak.com/apply GET TO KNOW ME You can learn more about my story at mandybalak.com/about   Connect with Mandy on Instagram: @mandybalak If you found value in today’s episode, it would mean a lot to leave a rating, review or share with a friend you feel would benefit.  If you enjoyed this, Join the 10K + in The Well Resourced [ my free newsletter ] Learn how to take back your time, lead well and live fully.  Sign up here ➡️ Join The Well Newsletter

    10 min

  7. JAN 27

    #153 Why Do We Self-Sabotage? How to Trust Yourself and Break Free

    In this episode, Mandy dives deep into the frustrating cycle of self-sabotage and why we often resist the very changes we’re working so hard to create. If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in a pattern of taking two steps forward and one step back, this episode will help you understand why—and what to do about it. Mandy shares personal stories, relatable examples, and practical strategies to help you interrupt self-sabotaging habits, cultivate self-trust, and step into the version of yourself that’s ready for lasting change. You Will Learn: Why self-sabotage happens and how your brain mistakes discomfort for danger. The hidden costs of staying in your comfort zone. How to interrupt the cycle of self-sabotage with small, intentional practices. Why peace and calm can feel uncomfortable—and how to trust them. A 30-day challenge to rewrite your habits and build self-trust. This Week’s Action Step: Identify one habit or behavior you’re ready to shift. Commit to a 30-day practice—not from deprivation, but from choice. Use this as your first step toward creating lasting change. ALL THE LINKS YOU NEED ⤵️ FREE RESOURCE 🔥 3 Steps to Break Free from Burnout and Thrive Ditch the overwhelm and reclaim your energy. Discover how to reset, refocus, and start thriving—in just 3 simple steps. ➡️ Get the Free Burnout Guide: Sign Up Free Here MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY If you know you’re ready to reclaim your time, get out of your own way and create the life you deserve I invite you to join my Membership community ' The Well ' where burnout ends and clarity begins. 🌊 Find out more here: Join The Well  WORK TOGETHER  To inquire about private coaching, mentorship and consulting please submit an application at www.mandybalak.com/apply GET TO KNOW ME You can learn more about my story at mandybalak.com/about   Connect with Mandy on Instagram: @mandybalak If you found value in today’s episode, it would mean a lot to leave a rating, review or share with a friend you feel would benefit.  If you enjoyed this, Join the 10K + in The Well Resourced [ my free newsletter ] Learn how to take back your time, lead well and live fully.  Sign up here ➡️ Join The Well Newsletter

    25 min

  8. JAN 21

    #152 Seven Pillars for Building Your Best Year Yet: 20-20 Thrive

    In this episode, Mandy introduces the concept of '2020 Thrive' and shares the seven pillars for creating a thriving and successful year.  These pillars include conducting a personal audit to understand current standing, defining what thriving means personally, identifying and overcoming obstacles, prioritizing oneself in scheduling, implementing effective systems, surrounding oneself with a supportive community, and embodying leadership in one's own life.  The episode emphasizes self-reflection, strategic planning, and taking ownership for your results. ALL THE LINKS YOU NEED ⤵️ FREE RESOURCE 🔥 3 Steps to Break Free from Burnout and Thrive Ditch the overwhelm and reclaim your energy. Discover how to reset, refocus, and start thriving—in just 3 simple steps. ➡️ Get the Free Burnout Guide: Sign Up Free Here MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY If you know you’re ready to reclaim your time, get out of your own way and create the life you deserve I invite you to join my Membership community ' The Well ' where burnout ends and clarity begins. 🌊 Find out more here: Join The Well  WORK TOGETHER  To inquire about private coaching, mentorship and consulting please submit an application at www.mandybalak.com/apply GET TO KNOW ME You can learn more about my story at mandybalak.com/about   Connect with Mandy on Instagram: @mandybalak If you found value in today’s episode, it would mean a lot to leave a rating, review or share with a friend you feel would benefit.  If you enjoyed this, Join the 10K + in The Well Resourced [ my free newsletter ] Learn how to take back your time, lead well and live fully.  Sign up here ➡️ Join The Well Newsletter

    13 min
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Welcome to The WELL—the podcast helping you unlock your path to freedom and fulfillment through personal evolution and business success. Hosted by Mandy Balak, a seasoned founder, speaker, executive life and business coach, and retreat facilitator, each episode is a deep dive into how you can invest your most precious resources – time, energy, relationships, wisdom, and money – to build sustainable success, from the inside out. The WELL is a safe space for truth and a well-spring for vitality. Here, Mandy’s mission is to help you step into authentic expression and leadership by sharing practical strategies, honest experience, sage wisdom, and perspective-shifting conversations that will leave you overflowing and open to possibility. Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or simply looking to live your best life, you’re welcome to take your guard down here. Join us each week for inspiration, motivation and radical transformation as you shift into living a wealthy, well-resourced life. Dive deeper with Mandy: mandybalak.com/about IG: @thewell___ @mandybalak

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  • Creator
    Mandy Balak
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    153
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mandy Balak 2024
  • Show Website
    The Well with Mandy Balak

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