Balance isn’t a math problem, it’s a flow.

In this Strong by Nature episode, I break down why “work-life balance” isn’t 50/50 and never has been. And Why Perfect Balance In Life Doesn’t Exist. I share the messy seasons (multiple jobs, bands, rugby, breaking my neck, the café grind, becoming a dad) and what actually shifted: choosing what matters, building simple routines, and letting balance change with the season you’re in.

We cover:

Why chasing “perfect balance” burns you out

How to spot early warning signs (stress tells) and course-correct

Micro-workouts, slow mornings, and designing days around family and movement

Practical takeaways: a 1-week balance audit + one small shift to try now

Balance isn’t perfect. It’s knowing when to push, when to pull back, and what to let go.

Stay strong, stay balanced, stay connected, that’s the Grizzly way.

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Chapters

0:00 Balance isn’t 50/50 — it’s flow

0:38 Chaos of my 20s (bipolar, chasing everything)

3:04 Cafe grind years (workload vs headspace)

4:03 Becoming a dad: what balance means now

5:48 The 5am routine that sets the day

8:23 Seasons of focus & the danger of obsession

11:29 Train for the life you live (not aesthetics)

14:06 Progress over perfect: publish the reps

16:53 Listen to your body → stress signals, journaling, one small shift (wrap)

Season one of Strong by Nature has been a journey, from strength, breath, and mindfulness, to food, craft, parenting, mental health, and finding roots wherever you are.

In this campfire session, I’m looking back on the first nine episodes, pulling out the key lessons, and sharing how they all tie into living the Grizzly way: strong, balanced, and connected.

If you’re new here, this is the perfect place to catch the heartbeat of season one before diving into each episode. And if you’ve been here from the start, thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of this campfire.

Let’s keep it rolling, season two is on the horizon.

👉 Connect with me on Instagram: @grizzly.movement

From New Zealand to Australia to Ecuador (with an eye on Italy one day) — this campfire session is about feeling rooted even when life is on the move.

I share the real story behind the moves: Belén’s visa cliff, our first taste of Ecuador, the Perth and Gold Coast years (and Morena Coffee → Creative Hub), selling up when Sol arrived, returning to NZ, then shifting to Ecuador to be with family.

The thread through it all: routines that anchor, values that travel (family, food, creativity), and building community wherever you land. If you’re between places or dreaming of a different life, this one’s for you.
Got a story about starting over? DM me on Instagram @grizzly.movement