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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><strong>Lead with Balance</strong> is more than a podcast; it’s a community where high achievers support each other in redefining success. Hosted by global finance and entrepreneurial leader Jessie, the show brings you insightful conversations with top leaders, entrepreneurs, industry experts, and therapists. Together, we explore actionable strategies for authentic leadership, breaking through limiting norms, and doing the deep inner work required to connect to our authentic selves. Tune in to discover how to thrive in a high-stakes career without losing yourself—featuring practical wellness and longevity tips to optimize your performance and healthspan. Continue the conversation and elevate your journey by joining our <em>Lead with Balance</em> Monday newsletter.</p><br><p>Newsletter:<strong> </strong>https://leadwithbalance.substack.com/</p><p>LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/</p><p>IG: https://www.instagram.com/jessieli/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Preventative Health Expert: The Truth About Biohacking Trends & The 2 Non-Negotiable Habits For High Performers | Dr. Sinead Sheridan]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Lead with Balance</em>, host Jessie Li sits down with world-renowned expert <strong>Dr. Sinead Sheridan</strong> to unpack the truth about optimizing physical and mental performance under chronic stress.</p><br><p>If you are navigating high-pressure corporate environments, juggling endless professional and personal demands, and looking for science-backed, easy-to-implement protocols that actually move the needle, this conversation is your ultimate roadmap. From the single best predictor of longevity to the hidden truth about female cardiovascular health and why popular quick-fix trends might be destroying your metabolism, Dr. Sheridan delivers clear, non-negotiable protocols designed for time-poor leaders.</p><br><p><strong>In this episode, you will learn:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Brain-Boosting Exercise:</strong> Physical movement alters brain chemistry, increasing hippocampus size for memory, releasing BDNF for nerve growth, and boosting dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine for executive focus.</li><li><strong>The Hidden Female Heart Crisis:</strong> Cardiovascular disease presents differently in women (e.g., fatigue, nausea, jaw/arm pain instead of chest pain) and often hides in microvasculature, leading to frequent emergency room misdiagnoses.</li><li><strong>Beyond Standard Bloodwork:</strong> Standard panels miss critical risk factors; tracking <strong>APO B</strong> and <strong>Lipoprotein(a)</strong> provides a true picture of cardiovascular risk.</li><li><strong>The #1 Longevity Biomarker:</strong> Your <strong>VO2 Max</strong> (aiming for 35) is the single greatest predictor of all-cause mortality and functional capability as you age.</li><li><strong>Foundations Over Hype:</strong> Advanced therapies like NAD+ infusions, hyperbaric oxygen, and red light are ineffective unless your core foundations—sleep, movement, and nutrition—are optimized first.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>00:00 - 01:25</strong> Introduction to Dr. Sinead Sheridan</li><li><strong>01:25 - 04:02</strong> How Exercise Rewires Your Brain for Executive Focus &amp; Stress Relief</li><li><strong>04:02 - 05:48</strong> Micro-Exercise Snacks: Why Prolonged Sitting Harms High Performers</li><li><strong>05:48 - 10:20</strong> Female Cardiovascular Risk: Misdiagnoses, Symptoms, &amp; Perimenopause</li><li><strong>10:20 - 13:58</strong> Essential Longevity Biomarkers: Moving Beyond Basic Blood Panels</li><li><strong>13:58 - 18:40</strong> VO2 Max: The Ultimate Predictor of Healthspan &amp; Lifespan</li><li><strong>18:40 - 24:19</strong> Validated Longevity Protocols vs. Overhyped Wellness Trends</li><li><strong>24:19 - 27:06</strong> Nutrition &amp; Cortisol: Why Meal Skipping &amp; Fasting Trigger Fat Storage</li><li><strong>27:06 - 30:35</strong> Perimenopause, Chronic Stress, &amp; Hidden Blood Sugar Spikes</li><li><strong>30:35 - 33:24</strong> Prioritizing Sleep &amp; Listening to Your Body Over Wearable Data</li><li><strong>33:24 - 35:03</strong> Quickfire Fireside: VO2 Max, Sugar Myths, &amp; Detox Cleanse Fallacies</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Dr. Sinead Sheridan:</strong></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sinead-sheridan-phd-22124347/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">linkedin.com/in/dr-sinead-sheridan-phd-22124347</a> </u></p><p>Instagram: <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr.sineadsheridan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/dr.sineadsheridan/</a></u></p><br><p><strong>Follow Jessie Li:</strong></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessieli" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessieli" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jessieli</a></u></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/</a></u></p><p>Website:<a href="https://www.jessieli.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.jessieli.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.jessieli.co/</a></u></p><br><p><strong>Lead With Balance:</strong></p><p>Linkedin:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a></u></p><p>Youtube:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a></u></p><p>Newsletter:<a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance</a></u></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance</a></u></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. 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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Lead with Balance</em>, host Jessie Li sits down with world-renowned expert <strong>Dr. Sinead Sheridan</strong> to unpack the truth about optimizing physical and mental performance under chronic stress.</p><br><p>If you are navigating high-pressure corporate environments, juggling endless professional and personal demands, and looking for science-backed, easy-to-implement protocols that actually move the needle, this conversation is your ultimate roadmap. From the single best predictor of longevity to the hidden truth about female cardiovascular health and why popular quick-fix trends might be destroying your metabolism, Dr. Sheridan delivers clear, non-negotiable protocols designed for time-poor leaders.</p><br><p><strong>In this episode, you will learn:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Brain-Boosting Exercise:</strong> Physical movement alters brain chemistry, increasing hippocampus size for memory, releasing BDNF for nerve growth, and boosting dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine for executive focus.</li><li><strong>The Hidden Female Heart Crisis:</strong> Cardiovascular disease presents differently in women (e.g., fatigue, nausea, jaw/arm pain instead of chest pain) and often hides in microvasculature, leading to frequent emergency room misdiagnoses.</li><li><strong>Beyond Standard Bloodwork:</strong> Standard panels miss critical risk factors; tracking <strong>APO B</strong> and <strong>Lipoprotein(a)</strong> provides a true picture of cardiovascular risk.</li><li><strong>The #1 Longevity Biomarker:</strong> Your <strong>VO2 Max</strong> (aiming for 35) is the single greatest predictor of all-cause mortality and functional capability as you age.</li><li><strong>Foundations Over Hype:</strong> Advanced therapies like NAD+ infusions, hyperbaric oxygen, and red light are ineffective unless your core foundations—sleep, movement, and nutrition—are optimized first.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>00:00 - 01:25</strong> Introduction to Dr. Sinead Sheridan</li><li><strong>01:25 - 04:02</strong> How Exercise Rewires Your Brain for Executive Focus &amp; Stress Relief</li><li><strong>04:02 - 05:48</strong> Micro-Exercise Snacks: Why Prolonged Sitting Harms High Performers</li><li><strong>05:48 - 10:20</strong> Female Cardiovascular Risk: Misdiagnoses, Symptoms, &amp; Perimenopause</li><li><strong>10:20 - 13:58</strong> Essential Longevity Biomarkers: Moving Beyond Basic Blood Panels</li><li><strong>13:58 - 18:40</strong> VO2 Max: The Ultimate Predictor of Healthspan &amp; Lifespan</li><li><strong>18:40 - 24:19</strong> Validated Longevity Protocols vs. Overhyped Wellness Trends</li><li><strong>24:19 - 27:06</strong> Nutrition &amp; Cortisol: Why Meal Skipping &amp; Fasting Trigger Fat Storage</li><li><strong>27:06 - 30:35</strong> Perimenopause, Chronic Stress, &amp; Hidden Blood Sugar Spikes</li><li><strong>30:35 - 33:24</strong> Prioritizing Sleep &amp; Listening to Your Body Over Wearable Data</li><li><strong>33:24 - 35:03</strong> Quickfire Fireside: VO2 Max, Sugar Myths, &amp; Detox Cleanse Fallacies</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Dr. Sinead Sheridan:</strong></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sinead-sheridan-phd-22124347/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">linkedin.com/in/dr-sinead-sheridan-phd-22124347</a> </u></p><p>Instagram: <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr.sineadsheridan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/dr.sineadsheridan/</a></u></p><br><p><strong>Follow Jessie Li:</strong></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessieli" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessieli" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jessieli</a></u></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/</a></u></p><p>Website:<a href="https://www.jessieli.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.jessieli.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.jessieli.co/</a></u></p><br><p><strong>Lead With Balance:</strong></p><p>Linkedin:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a></u></p><p>Youtube:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a></u></p><p>Newsletter:<a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance</a></u></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance</a></u></p><hr><p style='color:grey; 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			<title><![CDATA[The Parenting Expert: The Dangerous Myth of "Work-Life Balance" & How To Finally Cure Mother's Guilt | Heide Cheuk]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>The pursuit of &quot;work-life balance&quot; is a dangerous myth. If you are exhausted from carrying the invisible load and constantly battling mother&#39;s guilt while trying to scale your career, it is time to throw out the old playbook. You cannot cure maternal guilt by simply trying to do more.</p><br><p>In this episode of <strong>Lead with Balance</strong>, host Jessie Li sits down with <strong>Heide Cheuk</strong>—a former corporate attorney turned Child &amp; Family Psychotherapist, Family Mental Health Specialist, and Parenting Coach. Heide shares her expertise on why the traditional idea of &quot;work-life balance&quot; is a dangerous myth that keeps ambitious women trapped in cycles of perfectionism, maternal guilt, and severe burnout.</p><br><p>If you are a corporate executive, founder, or rising leader carrying the weight of high-pressure career demands while navigating parenting, relationships, and societal expectations, this conversation offers science-backed, actionable protocols to help you shift from constant overload to grounded, sustainable performance.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Key Highlights &amp; Takeaways:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>The Myth of Balance:</strong> Why chasing an equal 50/50 split is mathematically impossible, and why high achievers must shift from striving for &quot;balance&quot; to recognizing &quot;seasons&quot;.</li><li><strong>Decoding Guilt vs. Shame:</strong> The critical cognitive distinction between &quot;mother&#39;s guilt&quot; and shame—and how to convert toxic guilt into immediate, actionable micro-steps.</li><li><strong>Attunement Over Absence:</strong> Why spending just 20 to 30 minutes of deep, uninterrupted attunement with your child creates far more psychological safety than being physically present all day while mentally checked out.</li><li><strong>The Neuroscience of De-escalation:</strong> A quick, 90-second self-regulation tool (Dr. Dan Siegel&#39;s Hand Model of the Brain) to calm your nervous system instantly during high-stress morning routines or corporate high-pressure moments.</li><li><strong>Rupture &amp; Repair:</strong> Why secure relationships aren&#39;t built on perfection—70% of parent-child interactions are naturally mismatched, making post-conflict repair the ultimate key to building emotional resilience in children.</li><li><strong>Lightening the Invisible Load:</strong> Understanding the hidden mental toll of &quot;anticipating and monitoring&quot; family logistics, and how to execute the Harvard-developed CPE Framework (Conception, Planning, Execution) to delegate effectively without losing control.</li></ul><p><br></p><h3><strong>Episode Timestamps:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>00:00 - 01:28</strong> Introduction to Heide Cheuk &amp; Family Mental Health</li><li><strong>01:28 - 03:28</strong> The Work-Life Balance Myth: Why High Achievers Are Set Up to Fail</li><li><strong>03:28 - 05:33</strong> &quot;You Can Have It All, But Not at the Same Time&quot;: Navigating Life&#39;s Seasons</li><li><strong>05:33 - 08:29</strong> Unpacking &quot;Mother’s Guilt&quot;: Moving From Cognitive Friction to Action</li><li><strong>08:29 - 11:15</strong> Quality Over Quantity: The Neuroscience of Parent-Child Attunement</li><li><strong>11:15 - 13:24</strong> Practical Attunement in Real Life: Calm Moments vs. High-Conflict Mornings</li><li><strong>13:24 - 17:25</strong> The Power of Rupture &amp; Repair: Why Perfection Is Bad for Your Child&#39;s Resiliency</li><li><strong>17:25 - 21:21</strong> Regulating Under Pressure: The &quot;Hand Model of the Brain&quot; &amp; Micro-Grounded Breathing</li><li><strong>21:21 - 24:00</strong> What Is the &quot;Invisible Load&quot;? Why High-Performing Women Burn Out</li><li><strong>24:00 - 26:57</strong> How to Delegate the Invisible Load: The CPE (Conception, Planning, Execution) Framework</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Book recommended by Heide Cheuk:</strong></p><p>Fair Play by Eve Rodsky</p><br><p><strong>Follow Heide Cheuk:</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: <u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidecheuk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidecheuk/</a></u></p><p>Website: <u><a href="https://www.luminaminds.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.luminaminds.com/</a></u></p><br><p><strong>Follow Jessie Li:</strong></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessieli" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessieli" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jessieli</a></u></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/</a></u></p><p>Website:<a href="https://www.jessieli.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.jessieli.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.jessieli.co/</a></u></p><br><p><strong>Lead With Balance:</strong></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance</a></u></p><p>Linkedin:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a></u></p><p>Youtube:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a></u></p><p>Newsletter:<a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance</a></u></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. 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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>The pursuit of &quot;work-life balance&quot; is a dangerous myth. If you are exhausted from carrying the invisible load and constantly battling mother&#39;s guilt while trying to scale your career, it is time to throw out the old playbook. You cannot cure maternal guilt by simply trying to do more.</p><br><p>In this episode of <strong>Lead with Balance</strong>, host Jessie Li sits down with <strong>Heide Cheuk</strong>—a former corporate attorney turned Child &amp; Family Psychotherapist, Family Mental Health Specialist, and Parenting Coach. Heide shares her expertise on why the traditional idea of &quot;work-life balance&quot; is a dangerous myth that keeps ambitious women trapped in cycles of perfectionism, maternal guilt, and severe burnout.</p><br><p>If you are a corporate executive, founder, or rising leader carrying the weight of high-pressure career demands while navigating parenting, relationships, and societal expectations, this conversation offers science-backed, actionable protocols to help you shift from constant overload to grounded, sustainable performance.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Key Highlights &amp; Takeaways:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>The Myth of Balance:</strong> Why chasing an equal 50/50 split is mathematically impossible, and why high achievers must shift from striving for &quot;balance&quot; to recognizing &quot;seasons&quot;.</li><li><strong>Decoding Guilt vs. Shame:</strong> The critical cognitive distinction between &quot;mother&#39;s guilt&quot; and shame—and how to convert toxic guilt into immediate, actionable micro-steps.</li><li><strong>Attunement Over Absence:</strong> Why spending just 20 to 30 minutes of deep, uninterrupted attunement with your child creates far more psychological safety than being physically present all day while mentally checked out.</li><li><strong>The Neuroscience of De-escalation:</strong> A quick, 90-second self-regulation tool (Dr. Dan Siegel&#39;s Hand Model of the Brain) to calm your nervous system instantly during high-stress morning routines or corporate high-pressure moments.</li><li><strong>Rupture &amp; Repair:</strong> Why secure relationships aren&#39;t built on perfection—70% of parent-child interactions are naturally mismatched, making post-conflict repair the ultimate key to building emotional resilience in children.</li><li><strong>Lightening the Invisible Load:</strong> Understanding the hidden mental toll of &quot;anticipating and monitoring&quot; family logistics, and how to execute the Harvard-developed CPE Framework (Conception, Planning, Execution) to delegate effectively without losing control.</li></ul><p><br></p><h3><strong>Episode Timestamps:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>00:00 - 01:28</strong> Introduction to Heide Cheuk &amp; Family Mental Health</li><li><strong>01:28 - 03:28</strong> The Work-Life Balance Myth: Why High Achievers Are Set Up to Fail</li><li><strong>03:28 - 05:33</strong> &quot;You Can Have It All, But Not at the Same Time&quot;: Navigating Life&#39;s Seasons</li><li><strong>05:33 - 08:29</strong> Unpacking &quot;Mother’s Guilt&quot;: Moving From Cognitive Friction to Action</li><li><strong>08:29 - 11:15</strong> Quality Over Quantity: The Neuroscience of Parent-Child Attunement</li><li><strong>11:15 - 13:24</strong> Practical Attunement in Real Life: Calm Moments vs. High-Conflict Mornings</li><li><strong>13:24 - 17:25</strong> The Power of Rupture &amp; Repair: Why Perfection Is Bad for Your Child&#39;s Resiliency</li><li><strong>17:25 - 21:21</strong> Regulating Under Pressure: The &quot;Hand Model of the Brain&quot; &amp; Micro-Grounded Breathing</li><li><strong>21:21 - 24:00</strong> What Is the &quot;Invisible Load&quot;? Why High-Performing Women Burn Out</li><li><strong>24:00 - 26:57</strong> How to Delegate the Invisible Load: The CPE (Conception, Planning, Execution) Framework</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Book recommended by Heide Cheuk:</strong></p><p>Fair Play by Eve Rodsky</p><br><p><strong>Follow Heide Cheuk:</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: <u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidecheuk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidecheuk/</a></u></p><p>Website: <u><a href="https://www.luminaminds.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.luminaminds.com/</a></u></p><br><p><strong>Follow Jessie Li:</strong></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessieli" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessieli" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jessieli</a></u></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/</a></u></p><p>Website:<a href="https://www.jessieli.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.jessieli.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.jessieli.co/</a></u></p><br><p><strong>Lead With Balance:</strong></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance</a></u></p><p>Linkedin:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a></u></p><p>Youtube:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a></u></p><p>Newsletter:<a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance</a></u></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>⁠Fertility Expert: What Every Ambitious Woman Needs to Know About Fertility, Career, and Motherhood</title>
			<itunes:title>⁠Fertility Expert: What Every Ambitious Woman Needs to Know About Fertility, Career, and Motherhood</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Before you book an egg-freezing consultation or map out your family timeline, you need to hear the truth no one is talking about openly. High-achieving women are used to controlling every outcome, but when it comes to fertility, the corporate playbook stops working—leaving even the most successful leaders facing burnout in silence. </p><br><p>In this episode of Lead with Balance, host Jessie Li sits down with Jennifer Sossna-McGrath, Founder of Ovul Concierge. After navigating six years of her own complex fertility struggles, Jennifer now helps women bridge the gap between medical realities and mental well-being. Today, she unpacks the unspoken truths of fertility, egg freezing, and family planning that every ambitious woman needs to consider before starting her journey.</p><br><p>Jennifer shares actionable insights on:</p><p><strong>The Superwoman Trap &amp; Invisible Load: </strong>Why high achievers struggle to ask for support, and how offloading logistics prevents emotional burnout.</p><p><strong>The Biological Reality of Egg Freezing: </strong>Demystifying egg reserve drop-offs after 30 and 35, AMH testing, and choosing the optimal time to act.</p><p><strong>Cross-Border Fertility Logistics &amp; Financial Planning: </strong>Navigating treatment costs in expensive hubs like Hong Kong (150k HKD) versus destination medical hubs like Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, and the Philippines.</p><p><strong>Silent Struggles &amp; Normalizing Grief:</strong> Breaking the taboos around miscarriage (1 in 5 pregnancies), male-factor infertility (40–50% of cases), and the hidden pain of internal competition/pregnancy announcements.</p><p><strong>3-Month Mindset &amp; Holistic Protocol: </strong>Essential daily habits, Mediterranean nutrition, sleep, movement, stress management, and TCM support to optimize egg and sperm quality.</p><p><strong>Managing Career and Motherhood:</strong> Why having a baby isn&#39;t the end of your executive career path, especially with strong support systems.</p><p>You cannot out-strategize your biological timeline, and you shouldn&#39;t have to navigate it in the dark. If you’re a high-achieving woman balancing a demanding career with the quiet pressure of family planning, consider this episode your wake-up call—and your roadmap for what to do next.</p><br><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><p>00:00 - 00:30 Introduction to Lead with Balance &amp; Guest Jennifer McGrath</p><p>00:31 - 01:35 What is Fertility Concierge Service &amp; Why Ovio Concierge?</p><p>01:36 - 03:09 Jennifer’s Personal Journey and Inspiration</p><p>03:10 - 04:33 Overcoming the &quot;Superwoman Trap&quot; &amp; Asking for Help</p><p>04:34 - 05:43 The Role of Concierge Support During Vulnerable Times</p><p>05:44 - 07:31 Egg Freezing: Ideal Age &amp; Biological Reality</p><p>07:32 - 08:26 How Many Eggs Should You Freeze?</p><p>08:27 - 09:53 Factors to Consider: AMH Testing, Mindset &amp; Support</p><p>09:54 - 11:12 Financial Considerations &amp; Popular Overseas Destinations</p><p>11:13 - 13:37 Travel Logistics, Treatment Protocols &amp; Downtime</p><p>13:38 - 15:37 Navigating Miscarriages &amp; Silent Struggles</p><p>15:38 - 16:33 Mindset Shift &amp; Building Supportive Communities</p><p>16:34 - 20:02 Breaking Taboos Around Miscarriage in Asian Culture</p><p>20:03 - 22:15 Managing Emotional Energy &amp; Setting Personal Boundaries</p><p>22:16 - 23:41 Preparing for the Fertility Journey: A Marathon, Not a Sprint</p><p>23:42 - 25:04 Holistic Preparation: Nutrition &amp; Lifestyle Changes</p><p>25:05 - 26:44 Balancing Career, Motherhood &amp; Support Systems</p><p>26:45 - 29:01 Quick Fire Questions: Advice, Rest, and Hindsight</p><p>29:02 - 29:43 Closing Remarks &amp; Where to Find Ovio Concierge</p><br><p><strong>Follow Jennifer McGrath:</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: <u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-sossna-mcgrath-016bb620" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-sossna-mcgrath-016bb620</a></u></p><p>Website: <u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=www%2Eovulconcierge%2Ecom&amp;urlhash=lZJp&amp;mt=Nn1xrzE5mKH6rcD0teLHzH-mVma970_kppYuf56631YDLJneDeMHsXZ1REoof0JPqm3VBeHhVipxwAmxgSxFhDdh0d22&amp;isSdui=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ovulconcierge.com </a></u></p><br><p><strong>Follow Jessie Li:</strong></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessieli" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessieli" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jessieli</a></u></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/</a></u></p><p>Website:<a href="https://www.jessieli.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.jessieli.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.jessieli.co/</a></u></p><br><p><strong>Lead With Balance:</strong></p><p>Linkedin:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a></u></p><p>Youtube:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a></u></p><p>Newsletter:<a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance</a></u></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance</a></u></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Before you book an egg-freezing consultation or map out your family timeline, you need to hear the truth no one is talking about openly. High-achieving women are used to controlling every outcome, but when it comes to fertility, the corporate playbook stops working—leaving even the most successful leaders facing burnout in silence. </p><br><p>In this episode of Lead with Balance, host Jessie Li sits down with Jennifer Sossna-McGrath, Founder of Ovul Concierge. After navigating six years of her own complex fertility struggles, Jennifer now helps women bridge the gap between medical realities and mental well-being. Today, she unpacks the unspoken truths of fertility, egg freezing, and family planning that every ambitious woman needs to consider before starting her journey.</p><br><p>Jennifer shares actionable insights on:</p><p><strong>The Superwoman Trap &amp; Invisible Load: </strong>Why high achievers struggle to ask for support, and how offloading logistics prevents emotional burnout.</p><p><strong>The Biological Reality of Egg Freezing: </strong>Demystifying egg reserve drop-offs after 30 and 35, AMH testing, and choosing the optimal time to act.</p><p><strong>Cross-Border Fertility Logistics &amp; Financial Planning: </strong>Navigating treatment costs in expensive hubs like Hong Kong (150k HKD) versus destination medical hubs like Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, and the Philippines.</p><p><strong>Silent Struggles &amp; Normalizing Grief:</strong> Breaking the taboos around miscarriage (1 in 5 pregnancies), male-factor infertility (40–50% of cases), and the hidden pain of internal competition/pregnancy announcements.</p><p><strong>3-Month Mindset &amp; Holistic Protocol: </strong>Essential daily habits, Mediterranean nutrition, sleep, movement, stress management, and TCM support to optimize egg and sperm quality.</p><p><strong>Managing Career and Motherhood:</strong> Why having a baby isn&#39;t the end of your executive career path, especially with strong support systems.</p><p>You cannot out-strategize your biological timeline, and you shouldn&#39;t have to navigate it in the dark. If you’re a high-achieving woman balancing a demanding career with the quiet pressure of family planning, consider this episode your wake-up call—and your roadmap for what to do next.</p><br><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><p>00:00 - 00:30 Introduction to Lead with Balance &amp; Guest Jennifer McGrath</p><p>00:31 - 01:35 What is Fertility Concierge Service &amp; Why Ovio Concierge?</p><p>01:36 - 03:09 Jennifer’s Personal Journey and Inspiration</p><p>03:10 - 04:33 Overcoming the &quot;Superwoman Trap&quot; &amp; Asking for Help</p><p>04:34 - 05:43 The Role of Concierge Support During Vulnerable Times</p><p>05:44 - 07:31 Egg Freezing: Ideal Age &amp; Biological Reality</p><p>07:32 - 08:26 How Many Eggs Should You Freeze?</p><p>08:27 - 09:53 Factors to Consider: AMH Testing, Mindset &amp; Support</p><p>09:54 - 11:12 Financial Considerations &amp; Popular Overseas Destinations</p><p>11:13 - 13:37 Travel Logistics, Treatment Protocols &amp; Downtime</p><p>13:38 - 15:37 Navigating Miscarriages &amp; Silent Struggles</p><p>15:38 - 16:33 Mindset Shift &amp; Building Supportive Communities</p><p>16:34 - 20:02 Breaking Taboos Around Miscarriage in Asian Culture</p><p>20:03 - 22:15 Managing Emotional Energy &amp; Setting Personal Boundaries</p><p>22:16 - 23:41 Preparing for the Fertility Journey: A Marathon, Not a Sprint</p><p>23:42 - 25:04 Holistic Preparation: Nutrition &amp; Lifestyle Changes</p><p>25:05 - 26:44 Balancing Career, Motherhood &amp; Support Systems</p><p>26:45 - 29:01 Quick Fire Questions: Advice, Rest, and Hindsight</p><p>29:02 - 29:43 Closing Remarks &amp; Where to Find Ovio Concierge</p><br><p><strong>Follow Jennifer McGrath:</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: <u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-sossna-mcgrath-016bb620" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-sossna-mcgrath-016bb620</a></u></p><p>Website: <u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=www%2Eovulconcierge%2Ecom&amp;urlhash=lZJp&amp;mt=Nn1xrzE5mKH6rcD0teLHzH-mVma970_kppYuf56631YDLJneDeMHsXZ1REoof0JPqm3VBeHhVipxwAmxgSxFhDdh0d22&amp;isSdui=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ovulconcierge.com </a></u></p><br><p><strong>Follow Jessie Li:</strong></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessieli" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessieli" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jessieli</a></u></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/</a></u></p><p>Website:<a href="https://www.jessieli.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.jessieli.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.jessieli.co/</a></u></p><br><p><strong>Lead With Balance:</strong></p><p>Linkedin:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a></u></p><p>Youtube:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a></u></p><p>Newsletter:<a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance</a></u></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance</a></u></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. 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			<title>The Longevity Doctor: What Women Should Know Before Biohacking</title>
			<itunes:title>The Longevity Doctor: What Women Should Know Before Biohacking</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Lead with Balance</em>, host Jessie Li sits down with <strong>Dr. med. Jan Stritzke, MaHM</strong>—Specialist in Cardiology &amp; Internal Medicine, expert in precision prevention, longevity, and medical wellness, and Medical Director at Lanserhof Sylt. Drawing on decades of clinical experience at the intersection of cardiovascular health, healthy ageing, and functional diagnostics, Dr. Stritzke breaks down why the conventional playbook for performance fails high-performing women—and what actually works instead.</p><br><p>Dr. Stritzke demystifies the distinction between lifespan and healthspan, exposing why blindly following viral wellness trends, NAD supplements, or extreme biohacks often backfires. Together, they walk through evidence-based, actionable protocols tailored for busy corporate leaders and entrepreneurs navigating chronic stress, perimenopause, travel, and high-pressure environments.</p><br><p><strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Longevity Pyramid:</strong> Why standard preventive diagnostics (cancer screenings, cardiovascular checks, annual blood panels) must precede high-end longevity protocols.</li><li><strong>Hallmarks of Ageing:</strong> Identifying your unique personal ageing drivers—from gut dysbiosis to mitochondrial health—rather than copying generic routines.</li><li><strong>Movement &amp; Key Longevity Biomarkers:</strong> Why hand grip strength and body impedance matter more than basic scale weight, and how spirometry/lactate testing identifies your true fat-burning zone.</li><li><strong>Fueling &amp; Muscle Preservation:</strong> The truth about protein intake, the danger of constant mTOR overactivation, and why post-workout timing matters.</li><li><strong>Female-Specific Fasting Protocols:</strong> Why zero-calorie or aggressive fasting backfires for women (especially in the luteal phase), and how to align fasting with your hormonal cycle.</li><li><strong>Weight Gain, Stress &amp; Bioidentical Hormones:</strong> Why elevated stress prevents weight loss regardless of caloric deficit, and how bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT) protects muscle mass, bone density, and arterial health.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’ve done everything right on paper and still feel exhausted, overcommitted, or frustrated by shifting metabolism, this conversation offers you science-based tools you can implement in your daily life!</p><br><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>00:00 - 03:00</strong> Introduction to Dr. Jan Stritzke &amp; Redefining Longevity</li><li><strong>03:00 - 07:22</strong> Lifespan vs. Healthspan &amp; The Longevity Pyramid</li><li><strong>07:22 - 11:08</strong> Personalizing Longevity: Hallmarks of Ageing &amp; Peptides</li><li><strong>11:08 - 13:28</strong> Key Physical Biomarkers: Hand Grip Strength &amp; Body Impedance</li><li><strong>13:28 - 18:58</strong> Cardio, Spirometry &amp; Finding Your Optimal Fat-Burning Zone</li><li><strong>18:58 - 21:52</strong> Strength Training, Protein Intake &amp; Avoiding mTOR Overactivation</li><li><strong>21:52 - 28:11</strong> Female Fasting Protocols &amp; Cycle-Synced Nutrition</li><li><strong>28:11 - 33:00</strong> Stress, Perimenopause Weight Gain &amp; Bioidentical Hormone Replacement</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Dr. Jan Stritzke:</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: <u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/docstritzke/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/docstritzke/</a></u></p><p>Website: <u><a href="https://lanserhof.com/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lanserhof.com/en/</a></u></p><br><p><strong>Follow Jessie Li:</strong></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessieli" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessieli" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jessieli</a></u></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/</a></u></p><p>Website:<a href="https://www.jessieli.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.jessieli.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.jessieli.co/</a></u></p><br><p><strong>Lead With Balance:</strong></p><p>Linkedin:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a></u></p><p>Youtube:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a></u></p><p>Newsletter:<a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance</a></u></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance</a></u></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. 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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Lead with Balance</em>, host Jessie Li sits down with <strong>Dr. med. Jan Stritzke, MaHM</strong>—Specialist in Cardiology &amp; Internal Medicine, expert in precision prevention, longevity, and medical wellness, and Medical Director at Lanserhof Sylt. Drawing on decades of clinical experience at the intersection of cardiovascular health, healthy ageing, and functional diagnostics, Dr. Stritzke breaks down why the conventional playbook for performance fails high-performing women—and what actually works instead.</p><br><p>Dr. Stritzke demystifies the distinction between lifespan and healthspan, exposing why blindly following viral wellness trends, NAD supplements, or extreme biohacks often backfires. Together, they walk through evidence-based, actionable protocols tailored for busy corporate leaders and entrepreneurs navigating chronic stress, perimenopause, travel, and high-pressure environments.</p><br><p><strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Longevity Pyramid:</strong> Why standard preventive diagnostics (cancer screenings, cardiovascular checks, annual blood panels) must precede high-end longevity protocols.</li><li><strong>Hallmarks of Ageing:</strong> Identifying your unique personal ageing drivers—from gut dysbiosis to mitochondrial health—rather than copying generic routines.</li><li><strong>Movement &amp; Key Longevity Biomarkers:</strong> Why hand grip strength and body impedance matter more than basic scale weight, and how spirometry/lactate testing identifies your true fat-burning zone.</li><li><strong>Fueling &amp; Muscle Preservation:</strong> The truth about protein intake, the danger of constant mTOR overactivation, and why post-workout timing matters.</li><li><strong>Female-Specific Fasting Protocols:</strong> Why zero-calorie or aggressive fasting backfires for women (especially in the luteal phase), and how to align fasting with your hormonal cycle.</li><li><strong>Weight Gain, Stress &amp; Bioidentical Hormones:</strong> Why elevated stress prevents weight loss regardless of caloric deficit, and how bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT) protects muscle mass, bone density, and arterial health.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’ve done everything right on paper and still feel exhausted, overcommitted, or frustrated by shifting metabolism, this conversation offers you science-based tools you can implement in your daily life!</p><br><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>00:00 - 03:00</strong> Introduction to Dr. Jan Stritzke &amp; Redefining Longevity</li><li><strong>03:00 - 07:22</strong> Lifespan vs. Healthspan &amp; The Longevity Pyramid</li><li><strong>07:22 - 11:08</strong> Personalizing Longevity: Hallmarks of Ageing &amp; Peptides</li><li><strong>11:08 - 13:28</strong> Key Physical Biomarkers: Hand Grip Strength &amp; Body Impedance</li><li><strong>13:28 - 18:58</strong> Cardio, Spirometry &amp; Finding Your Optimal Fat-Burning Zone</li><li><strong>18:58 - 21:52</strong> Strength Training, Protein Intake &amp; Avoiding mTOR Overactivation</li><li><strong>21:52 - 28:11</strong> Female Fasting Protocols &amp; Cycle-Synced Nutrition</li><li><strong>28:11 - 33:00</strong> Stress, Perimenopause Weight Gain &amp; Bioidentical Hormone Replacement</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Dr. Jan Stritzke:</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: <u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/docstritzke/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/docstritzke/</a></u></p><p>Website: <u><a href="https://lanserhof.com/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lanserhof.com/en/</a></u></p><br><p><strong>Follow Jessie Li:</strong></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessieli" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessieli" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jessieli</a></u></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/</a></u></p><p>Website:<a href="https://www.jessieli.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.jessieli.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.jessieli.co/</a></u></p><br><p><strong>Lead With Balance:</strong></p><p>Linkedin:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a></u></p><p>Youtube:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a></u></p><p>Newsletter:<a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance</a></u></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance</a></u></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. 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			<title>Liz Bradford: When Working Harder Stops Working</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:28:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>High-achieving women are rewarded for sprinting from day one—saying yes to everything, working twice as hard, and putting everyone else first. Until the system that got you here starts working against you.</p><br><p>In this episode of <em>Lead with Balance</em>, host Jessie Li sits down with Liz Bradford, former MD and COO in global banking (HSBC, Bank of America), performance coach, qualified trainer, and co-founder of Maia. After 21 years at the top, Liz burned out twice—once in London, then again after moving to Australia thinking a “relaxed” new life would fix it. Changing countries, jobs, and industries didn’t work. The problem wasn’t the environment. It was the playbook.</p><br><p>Liz shares the advice she wishes someone had given her in her 20s: <strong>your career is a marathon, not a sprint</strong>. She breaks down:</p><ul><li>Why taking time off isn’t enough—and what actually rebuilds you from burnout</li><li>The four pillars of wellbeing (and the one she added herself)</li><li>How to draw boundaries when you’re time-poor, in a male-dominated industry, and everyone’s urgent problem becomes yours</li><li>Finding purpose without quitting your job (values + strengths + passion)</li><li>The physical protocols that actually work for high-performing women—especially after 35: protein targets, strength training over cardio, morning fuel to flatten cortisol, why calorie counting and long-term intermittent fasting often backfire, and simple supplements that support energy, muscle, and hormones</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Practical, evidence-based tools you can implement even when you’re exhausted, overcommitted, and still expected to outperform.</p><br><p>If you’ve done everything right on paper and still feel like something fundamental isn’t working, this conversation is for you.</p><p>Listen if you’re a high-achieving woman (corporate leader, entrepreneur, or rising talent) navigating high-stress environments, the sandwich generation, perimenopause, or the quiet question: <em>Why am I still this tired?</em></p><br><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>00:00 - 02:27 Highlight</li><li>02:27 - 05:00 Introduction to Guest Liz Bradford &amp; Her Background</li><li>05:00 - 08:04 Advice for Women in Their 20s: Pacing Your Career</li><li>08:04 - 12:30 Recovering from Burnout &amp; Setting Boundaries</li><li>12:30 - 16:48 The Four Pillars of Well-Being &amp; Finding Purpose</li><li>16:48 - 19:40 Physical Health, Strength Training &amp; Muscle Preservation</li><li>19:40 - 24:34 Nutrition: Protein Intake, Cortisol &amp; Intermittent Fasting</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Liz Bradford:</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizbradford/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizbradford/</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://transformperform.ai" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://transformperform.ai</a></p><br><p><strong>Follow Jessie Li:</strong></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessieli" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/jessieli</a></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/</a></p><p>Website:<a href="https://www.jessieli.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.jessieli.co/</a></p><br><p><strong>Lead With Balance:</strong></p><p>Linkedin:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a></p><p>Youtube:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LeadWithBalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@LeadWithBalance</a></p><p>Newsletter:<a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance</a></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>High-achieving women are rewarded for sprinting from day one—saying yes to everything, working twice as hard, and putting everyone else first. Until the system that got you here starts working against you.</p><br><p>In this episode of <em>Lead with Balance</em>, host Jessie Li sits down with Liz Bradford, former MD and COO in global banking (HSBC, Bank of America), performance coach, qualified trainer, and co-founder of Maia. After 21 years at the top, Liz burned out twice—once in London, then again after moving to Australia thinking a “relaxed” new life would fix it. Changing countries, jobs, and industries didn’t work. The problem wasn’t the environment. It was the playbook.</p><br><p>Liz shares the advice she wishes someone had given her in her 20s: <strong>your career is a marathon, not a sprint</strong>. She breaks down:</p><ul><li>Why taking time off isn’t enough—and what actually rebuilds you from burnout</li><li>The four pillars of wellbeing (and the one she added herself)</li><li>How to draw boundaries when you’re time-poor, in a male-dominated industry, and everyone’s urgent problem becomes yours</li><li>Finding purpose without quitting your job (values + strengths + passion)</li><li>The physical protocols that actually work for high-performing women—especially after 35: protein targets, strength training over cardio, morning fuel to flatten cortisol, why calorie counting and long-term intermittent fasting often backfire, and simple supplements that support energy, muscle, and hormones</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Practical, evidence-based tools you can implement even when you’re exhausted, overcommitted, and still expected to outperform.</p><br><p>If you’ve done everything right on paper and still feel like something fundamental isn’t working, this conversation is for you.</p><p>Listen if you’re a high-achieving woman (corporate leader, entrepreneur, or rising talent) navigating high-stress environments, the sandwich generation, perimenopause, or the quiet question: <em>Why am I still this tired?</em></p><br><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>00:00 - 02:27 Highlight</li><li>02:27 - 05:00 Introduction to Guest Liz Bradford &amp; Her Background</li><li>05:00 - 08:04 Advice for Women in Their 20s: Pacing Your Career</li><li>08:04 - 12:30 Recovering from Burnout &amp; Setting Boundaries</li><li>12:30 - 16:48 The Four Pillars of Well-Being &amp; Finding Purpose</li><li>16:48 - 19:40 Physical Health, Strength Training &amp; Muscle Preservation</li><li>19:40 - 24:34 Nutrition: Protein Intake, Cortisol &amp; Intermittent Fasting</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Liz Bradford:</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizbradford/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizbradford/</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://transformperform.ai" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://transformperform.ai</a></p><br><p><strong>Follow Jessie Li:</strong></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessieli" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/jessieli</a></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/</a></p><p>Website:<a href="https://www.jessieli.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.jessieli.co/</a></p><br><p><strong>Lead With Balance:</strong></p><p>Linkedin:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a></p><p>Youtube:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LeadWithBalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@LeadWithBalance</a></p><p>Newsletter:<a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance</a></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Turn Burnout Into Growth: How to Rewire Your Mind for Success</title>
			<itunes:title>Turn Burnout Into Growth: How to Rewire Your Mind for Success</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:31:11 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Success in the corporate world often demands our complete dedication, but what happens when life throws everything at you all at once? In this episode of Lead with Balance, I sit down with Sanam Thakur, cognitive neuroscience expert and the founder of the "Rethink Lab", to unpack the reality of chronic stress and the neuroscience of resilience.</p><br><p>As high-achieving professionals, we are conditioned to keep climbing the ladder, even when facing profound personal losses or internal struggles. We push through burnout, ignore our foundational needs, and continue to perform. But what happens when that relentless drive collides with major life shifts?</p><br><p>In this episode, we dive deep into the convergence of major life events she experienced about 10 years ago: getting married, receiving a massive corporate promotion, and losing her mother. She reveals how these simultaneous events led to chronic stress, ultimately forcing her to step away from her career to rebuild her foundational self-awareness.</p><br><p>If you've ever struggled to balance personal grief with professional expectations, or simply want to understand the science behind regaining control of your mind—this story will inspire you to rebuild your life.</p><br><p><strong>In this episode, you will learn:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Neuroscience of Flow:</strong> Understanding the critical differences between flow states and stress states in our daily lives.</li><li><strong>Redefining Resilience:</strong> Why Sanam shifted her core driver from achievement to resilience after the passing of her mother.</li><li><strong>Mental Scaffolding:</strong> How to identify your intrinsic values to build a sustainable psychological framework to overcome chronic stress.</li><li><strong>Navigating Non-Linear Paths:</strong> Lessons learned from dropping out, returning to graduate, and learning that resilience means maintaining a sense of balance while constantly moving forward.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>00:00 - 02:35 The Intro &amp; Meet Sanam Thakur&nbsp;</p><p>02:35 - 06:10 From Berkeley to Hong Kong: Navigating a Non-Linear Path&nbsp;</p><p>06:10 - 12:45 The Convergence: Marriage, Corporate Directorship, and Grief&nbsp;</p><p>12:45 - 18:20 Understanding Cognitive Neuroplasticity &amp; Positive Psychology&nbsp;</p><p>18:20 - 24:15 Flow States vs. Chronic Stress States&nbsp;</p><p>24:15 - 29:30 Shifting from Achievement to True Resilience&nbsp;</p><p>29:30 - 32:00 Building Your Mental Scaffolding</p><br><p><strong>Take Sanam Thakur’s Identify Your Core Intrinsic Values Quiz Here:</strong></p><p><a href="https://therethin.kit.com/67f53a9b69" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://therethin.kit.com/67f53a9b69</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Follow Sanam Thakur:</strong></p><p>Linkedin:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanam-tucker-placeholder/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanamthakur/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanamthakur/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.resyncrethinklab-placeholder.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therethinkcoach" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therethinkcoach</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Website: <a href="https://lab.therethink.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lab.therethink.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Follow Jessie Li:</strong></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessieli" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/jessieli</a></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/</a></p><p>Website:<a href="https://www.jessieli.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.jessieli.co/</a></p><br><p><strong>Lead With Balance:</strong></p><p>Linkedin:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a></p><p>Youtube:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a></p><p>Newsletter:<a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance</a></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. 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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Success in the corporate world often demands our complete dedication, but what happens when life throws everything at you all at once? In this episode of Lead with Balance, I sit down with Sanam Thakur, cognitive neuroscience expert and the founder of the "Rethink Lab", to unpack the reality of chronic stress and the neuroscience of resilience.</p><br><p>As high-achieving professionals, we are conditioned to keep climbing the ladder, even when facing profound personal losses or internal struggles. We push through burnout, ignore our foundational needs, and continue to perform. But what happens when that relentless drive collides with major life shifts?</p><br><p>In this episode, we dive deep into the convergence of major life events she experienced about 10 years ago: getting married, receiving a massive corporate promotion, and losing her mother. She reveals how these simultaneous events led to chronic stress, ultimately forcing her to step away from her career to rebuild her foundational self-awareness.</p><br><p>If you've ever struggled to balance personal grief with professional expectations, or simply want to understand the science behind regaining control of your mind—this story will inspire you to rebuild your life.</p><br><p><strong>In this episode, you will learn:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Neuroscience of Flow:</strong> Understanding the critical differences between flow states and stress states in our daily lives.</li><li><strong>Redefining Resilience:</strong> Why Sanam shifted her core driver from achievement to resilience after the passing of her mother.</li><li><strong>Mental Scaffolding:</strong> How to identify your intrinsic values to build a sustainable psychological framework to overcome chronic stress.</li><li><strong>Navigating Non-Linear Paths:</strong> Lessons learned from dropping out, returning to graduate, and learning that resilience means maintaining a sense of balance while constantly moving forward.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>00:00 - 02:35 The Intro &amp; Meet Sanam Thakur&nbsp;</p><p>02:35 - 06:10 From Berkeley to Hong Kong: Navigating a Non-Linear Path&nbsp;</p><p>06:10 - 12:45 The Convergence: Marriage, Corporate Directorship, and Grief&nbsp;</p><p>12:45 - 18:20 Understanding Cognitive Neuroplasticity &amp; Positive Psychology&nbsp;</p><p>18:20 - 24:15 Flow States vs. Chronic Stress States&nbsp;</p><p>24:15 - 29:30 Shifting from Achievement to True Resilience&nbsp;</p><p>29:30 - 32:00 Building Your Mental Scaffolding</p><br><p><strong>Take Sanam Thakur’s Identify Your Core Intrinsic Values Quiz Here:</strong></p><p><a href="https://therethin.kit.com/67f53a9b69" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://therethin.kit.com/67f53a9b69</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Follow Sanam Thakur:</strong></p><p>Linkedin:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanam-tucker-placeholder/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanamthakur/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanamthakur/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.resyncrethinklab-placeholder.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therethinkcoach" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/therethinkcoach</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Website: <a href="https://lab.therethink.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lab.therethink.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Follow Jessie Li:</strong></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessieli" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/jessieli</a></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/</a></p><p>Website:<a href="https://www.jessieli.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.jessieli.co/</a></p><br><p><strong>Lead With Balance:</strong></p><p>Linkedin:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a></p><p>Youtube:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a></p><p>Newsletter:<a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance</a></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. 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			<title>The Cost of Perfectionism: How to Achieve More by Stressing Less</title>
			<itunes:title>The Cost of Perfectionism: How to Achieve More by Stressing Less</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:09:59 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Perfectionism is often worn like a badge of honor in the corporate world, but at what cost? In this episode of Lead with Balance, I sit down with Dr. Claire Christopher to unpack the hidden dangers of chronic overachievement.</p><br><p>As high-achieving women, we are conditioned to wear masks. We put on our armor to survive in hyper-competitive, male-dominated industries, we strive for perfection to out-perform expectations, and we constantly put everyone else—our bosses, our partners, our children—before ourselves. But what happens when that relentless drive leads to burnout?</p><br><p>Claire Christopher is a clinical psychologist, relationship counsellor, and clinical hypnotherapist with over 16 years of experience, currently serving as a Counsellor at Psynamo Group Limited and the President of the Psychotherapy Society of Hong Kong. Before dedicating her practice to helping high-performing professionals break the cycle of toxic perfectionism, she spent 20 years navigating the intense, fast-paced finance industries of the UK and Hong Kong. She shares her unfiltered clinical expertise and personal journey to help us redefine our relationship with success. We dive deep into the impossible "rules" we unconsciously set for ourselves, how childhood protective mechanisms trap us in a cycle of overworking, and the courageous steps it takes to rebuild your life around your true values. She also provides a quick 20-question assessment to help you determine if perfectionism is becoming a problem for you.</p><br><p>If you've ever felt the pressure to over-perform, struggled with the crushing weight of societal expectations, or simply forgot how to recharge yourself—this story will inspire you to reclaim your identity.</p><br><p>In this episode, you will learn:</p><ul><li><strong>The "Tipping Line"</strong>: How to recognize when healthy ambition crosses into toxic perfectionism, triggering lack of sleep, anxiety, and relationship breakdowns.</li><li><strong>The Three Perfectionist Rules</strong>: A deep dive into Identity, Fear of Evaluation, and Relational Responsibility—and how these mechanisms trap high-achieving women.</li><li><strong>The "4,000 Weeks" Mindset</strong>: A powerful perspective shift to stop postponing joy and start prioritizing what truly matters in our short lives.</li><li><strong>Sustainable Ambition</strong>: Practical, easy-to-implement protocols to start saying "not now" and make room for true restorative rest.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Take Dr. Claire Christopher's self check quiz:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Are You a Perfectionist?</strong> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FvtKIFKrUnTkogtJnD34O17y8cPu0gy7/view?usp=drive_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FvtKIFKrUnTkogtJnD34O17y8cPu0gy7/view?usp=drive_link</a>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>What Type of Perfectionist Are You? </strong><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ImoGFQrNw0gAT0xqqWgJslChRgjS9SPP/view?usp=drive_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ImoGFQrNw0gAT0xqqWgJslChRgjS9SPP/view?usp=drive_link</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><p>00:00 - 02:35 The Intro &amp; Meet Dr. Claire Christopher&nbsp;</p><p>02:35 - 04:10 What Inspired Her Research Into Perfectionism&nbsp;</p><p>04:10 - 06:33 Surviving The Boys' Club: 20 Years In High-Pressure Finance&nbsp;</p><p>06:33 - 10:16 The Root Of Perfectionism &amp; Childhood Protective Mechanisms&nbsp;</p><p>10:16 - 13:35 Recognizing The Tipping Line To Burnout&nbsp;</p><p>13:35 - 15:10 The Severe Physical &amp; Mental Costs Of Overworking&nbsp;</p><p>15:10 - 17:39 The 3 Unconscious Rules Driving Perfectionists&nbsp;</p><p>17:39 - 22:24 How To Actually Align Your Ambition With Your Core Values&nbsp;</p><p>22:24 - 25:07 Small Sustainable Changes &amp; The Art of Saying "Not Now"&nbsp;</p><p>25:07 - 27:04 The "4,000 Weeks" Mindset&nbsp;</p><p>27:04 - 31:00 How To Reframe Perfectionism Into A Superpower&nbsp;</p><p>31:00 - 32:21 Outro &amp; The 20-Question Assessment Tool</p><br><p><strong>Follow Claire Christopher:</strong></p><p>Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-claire-christopher-b3774829/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-claire-christopher-b3774829/</a></p><p>Website: w<a href="http://www.clairechristopher.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ww.clairechristopher.com</a></p><br><p><strong>Follow Jessie Li:</strong></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/jessieli" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessieli" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jessieli</a></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.jessieli.co/a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.jessieli.co/</a></p><br><p><strong>Lead With Balance:</strong></p><p>Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Youtube: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Newsletter:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance</a></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. 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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Perfectionism is often worn like a badge of honor in the corporate world, but at what cost? In this episode of Lead with Balance, I sit down with Dr. Claire Christopher to unpack the hidden dangers of chronic overachievement.</p><br><p>As high-achieving women, we are conditioned to wear masks. We put on our armor to survive in hyper-competitive, male-dominated industries, we strive for perfection to out-perform expectations, and we constantly put everyone else—our bosses, our partners, our children—before ourselves. But what happens when that relentless drive leads to burnout?</p><br><p>Claire Christopher is a clinical psychologist, relationship counsellor, and clinical hypnotherapist with over 16 years of experience, currently serving as a Counsellor at Psynamo Group Limited and the President of the Psychotherapy Society of Hong Kong. Before dedicating her practice to helping high-performing professionals break the cycle of toxic perfectionism, she spent 20 years navigating the intense, fast-paced finance industries of the UK and Hong Kong. She shares her unfiltered clinical expertise and personal journey to help us redefine our relationship with success. We dive deep into the impossible "rules" we unconsciously set for ourselves, how childhood protective mechanisms trap us in a cycle of overworking, and the courageous steps it takes to rebuild your life around your true values. She also provides a quick 20-question assessment to help you determine if perfectionism is becoming a problem for you.</p><br><p>If you've ever felt the pressure to over-perform, struggled with the crushing weight of societal expectations, or simply forgot how to recharge yourself—this story will inspire you to reclaim your identity.</p><br><p>In this episode, you will learn:</p><ul><li><strong>The "Tipping Line"</strong>: How to recognize when healthy ambition crosses into toxic perfectionism, triggering lack of sleep, anxiety, and relationship breakdowns.</li><li><strong>The Three Perfectionist Rules</strong>: A deep dive into Identity, Fear of Evaluation, and Relational Responsibility—and how these mechanisms trap high-achieving women.</li><li><strong>The "4,000 Weeks" Mindset</strong>: A powerful perspective shift to stop postponing joy and start prioritizing what truly matters in our short lives.</li><li><strong>Sustainable Ambition</strong>: Practical, easy-to-implement protocols to start saying "not now" and make room for true restorative rest.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Take Dr. Claire Christopher's self check quiz:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Are You a Perfectionist?</strong> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FvtKIFKrUnTkogtJnD34O17y8cPu0gy7/view?usp=drive_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FvtKIFKrUnTkogtJnD34O17y8cPu0gy7/view?usp=drive_link</a>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>What Type of Perfectionist Are You? </strong><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ImoGFQrNw0gAT0xqqWgJslChRgjS9SPP/view?usp=drive_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ImoGFQrNw0gAT0xqqWgJslChRgjS9SPP/view?usp=drive_link</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><p>00:00 - 02:35 The Intro &amp; Meet Dr. Claire Christopher&nbsp;</p><p>02:35 - 04:10 What Inspired Her Research Into Perfectionism&nbsp;</p><p>04:10 - 06:33 Surviving The Boys' Club: 20 Years In High-Pressure Finance&nbsp;</p><p>06:33 - 10:16 The Root Of Perfectionism &amp; Childhood Protective Mechanisms&nbsp;</p><p>10:16 - 13:35 Recognizing The Tipping Line To Burnout&nbsp;</p><p>13:35 - 15:10 The Severe Physical &amp; Mental Costs Of Overworking&nbsp;</p><p>15:10 - 17:39 The 3 Unconscious Rules Driving Perfectionists&nbsp;</p><p>17:39 - 22:24 How To Actually Align Your Ambition With Your Core Values&nbsp;</p><p>22:24 - 25:07 Small Sustainable Changes &amp; The Art of Saying "Not Now"&nbsp;</p><p>25:07 - 27:04 The "4,000 Weeks" Mindset&nbsp;</p><p>27:04 - 31:00 How To Reframe Perfectionism Into A Superpower&nbsp;</p><p>31:00 - 32:21 Outro &amp; The 20-Question Assessment Tool</p><br><p><strong>Follow Claire Christopher:</strong></p><p>Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-claire-christopher-b3774829/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-claire-christopher-b3774829/</a></p><p>Website: w<a href="http://www.clairechristopher.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ww.clairechristopher.com</a></p><br><p><strong>Follow Jessie Li:</strong></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/jessieli" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessieli" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jessieli</a></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.jessieli.co/a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.jessieli.co/</a></p><br><p><strong>Lead With Balance:</strong></p><p>Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Youtube: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-with-balance/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Newsletter:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance</a></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. 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			<title><![CDATA[Jessie Li: Escaping Corporate Burnout & The Intimate Truth I’ve Never Shared]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Jessie Li: Escaping Corporate Burnout & The Intimate Truth I’ve Never Shared]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:36:40 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>For the first time ever, the microphone is turned on me.</p><br><p>In this very special, completely unscripted second episode of Lead with Balance, I handed the interviewer's chair over to a close friend and agreed to answer whatever they asked me. No pre-screened questions. No preparation. Just the raw, unfiltered truth.</p><br><p>As high-achieving women, we are conditioned to wear masks. We put on our armor to survive in hyper-competitive, male-dominated industries, we strive for perfection to out-perform expectations, and we constantly put everyone else—our bosses, our partners, our children—before ourselves. But what happens when the mask becomes too heavy?</p><br><p>From navigating the hyper-intense world of investment banking to experiencing severe corporate burnout, I share my unfiltered journey of leaving a traditional career behind. We dive deep into the heavy reality of mom guilt, navigating a failing marriage while trying to keep it all together, and the courageous steps it takes to rebuild your life around your true passions.</p><br><p>If you've ever felt the pressure to over-perform, struggled with the crushing weight of societal expectations, or simply forgot how to recharge yourself—this story will inspire you to reclaim your identity.</p><br><p>In this episode, you will learn:</p><ul><li>The "Tabletop Strategy": A practical, easy-to-implement framework to catch and prevent corporate burnout before it breaks you.</li><li>Somatic Release: How high-stress environments trap trauma in your body, and the exact physical protocols to release it.</li><li>The "North Star Method": A powerful tool to cut through the noise of people-pleasing and reconnect with your authentic self.</li><li>How to navigate the impossible double standards placed on working mothers without losing your mind.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">00:00</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=112s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">01:52</a> The Intro</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=112s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">01:52</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=197s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">03:17</a> Why I Handed Over The Microphone (And Relinquished Control)</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=197s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">03:17</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=383s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">06:23</a> Breaking Generational Expectations: Choosing My Own Path</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=383s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">06:23</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=648s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10:48</a> The Overperformer's Trap &amp; Surviving Male-Dominated Boardrooms</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=648s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10:48</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=840s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">14:00</a> The Terrifying Reality Of Walking Away From "Success"</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=840s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">14:00</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=1103s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">18:23</a> The "Tabletop Strategy": A Proven Framework To Stop Burnout</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=1103s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">18:23</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=1267s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">21:07</a> Hitting Rock Bottom: The Silent Reality Of A Failing Marriage</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=1267s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">21:07</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=1470s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">24:30</a> The Crushing Weight Of Mom Guilt &amp; Impossible Career Choices</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=1470s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">24:30</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=1634s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">27:14</a> The Science Of Stress: How To Physically Release Trauma From Your Body</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=1634s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">27:14</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=1900s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">31:40</a> The Disease Of People-Pleasing (And How To Finally Cure It)</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=1900s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">31:40</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=2168s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">36:08</a> The Unspoken Double Standard For Working Mothers</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=2168s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">36:08</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=2396s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">39:56</a> How To Actually Empower The Next Generation Of Female Leaders</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=2396s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">39:56</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=2540s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">42:20</a> The "North Star Method": A Practical Tool To Reclaim Your Identity</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=2540s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">42:20</a> - Dancing With Wolves: The Secret Behind My New Book</p><br><p>Get to know us:</p><p>Lead with Balance Newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance</p><p>Lead with Balance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance</p><p>Jessie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieli</p><p>Jessie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/</p><p>More about Jessie: https://www.jessieli.co/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>For the first time ever, the microphone is turned on me.</p><br><p>In this very special, completely unscripted second episode of Lead with Balance, I handed the interviewer's chair over to a close friend and agreed to answer whatever they asked me. No pre-screened questions. No preparation. Just the raw, unfiltered truth.</p><br><p>As high-achieving women, we are conditioned to wear masks. We put on our armor to survive in hyper-competitive, male-dominated industries, we strive for perfection to out-perform expectations, and we constantly put everyone else—our bosses, our partners, our children—before ourselves. But what happens when the mask becomes too heavy?</p><br><p>From navigating the hyper-intense world of investment banking to experiencing severe corporate burnout, I share my unfiltered journey of leaving a traditional career behind. We dive deep into the heavy reality of mom guilt, navigating a failing marriage while trying to keep it all together, and the courageous steps it takes to rebuild your life around your true passions.</p><br><p>If you've ever felt the pressure to over-perform, struggled with the crushing weight of societal expectations, or simply forgot how to recharge yourself—this story will inspire you to reclaim your identity.</p><br><p>In this episode, you will learn:</p><ul><li>The "Tabletop Strategy": A practical, easy-to-implement framework to catch and prevent corporate burnout before it breaks you.</li><li>Somatic Release: How high-stress environments trap trauma in your body, and the exact physical protocols to release it.</li><li>The "North Star Method": A powerful tool to cut through the noise of people-pleasing and reconnect with your authentic self.</li><li>How to navigate the impossible double standards placed on working mothers without losing your mind.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">00:00</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=112s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">01:52</a> The Intro</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=112s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">01:52</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=197s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">03:17</a> Why I Handed Over The Microphone (And Relinquished Control)</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=197s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">03:17</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=383s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">06:23</a> Breaking Generational Expectations: Choosing My Own Path</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=383s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">06:23</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=648s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10:48</a> The Overperformer's Trap &amp; Surviving Male-Dominated Boardrooms</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=648s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10:48</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=840s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">14:00</a> The Terrifying Reality Of Walking Away From "Success"</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=840s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">14:00</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=1103s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">18:23</a> The "Tabletop Strategy": A Proven Framework To Stop Burnout</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=1103s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">18:23</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=1267s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">21:07</a> Hitting Rock Bottom: The Silent Reality Of A Failing Marriage</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=1267s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">21:07</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=1470s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">24:30</a> The Crushing Weight Of Mom Guilt &amp; Impossible Career Choices</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=1470s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">24:30</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=1634s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">27:14</a> The Science Of Stress: How To Physically Release Trauma From Your Body</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=1634s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">27:14</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=1900s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">31:40</a> The Disease Of People-Pleasing (And How To Finally Cure It)</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=1900s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">31:40</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=2168s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">36:08</a> The Unspoken Double Standard For Working Mothers</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=2168s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">36:08</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=2396s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">39:56</a> How To Actually Empower The Next Generation Of Female Leaders</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=2396s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">39:56</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=2540s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">42:20</a> The "North Star Method": A Practical Tool To Reclaim Your Identity</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2vChBU0uA&amp;t=2540s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">42:20</a> - Dancing With Wolves: The Secret Behind My New Book</p><br><p>Get to know us:</p><p>Lead with Balance Newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/leadwithbalance</p><p>Lead with Balance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lead_with_balance</p><p>Jessie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieli</p><p>Jessie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/</p><p>More about Jessie: https://www.jessieli.co/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; 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			<title>What It Really Means to Lead with Balance</title>
			<itunes:title>What It Really Means to Lead with Balance</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:36:46 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Episode 1: Balancing Masculine Execution with Feminine Intuition</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Navigating a high-pressure career demands adaptability, but it should <em>never</em> require self-abandonment. Welcome to the inaugural episode of <em>Lead with Balance</em>—the ultimate space for high-achieving, ambitious women ready to shatter the old rules and redefine career success. Host Jessie Li dives deep into the critical intersection of authentic leadership, personal identity, and holistic well-being. Discover the exact roadmap to leading with undeniable power while staying radically grounded in your true self. You do not have to choose between your ambition and your well-being. Tune in now to reclaim both.</p><br><p>Newsletter:<strong> </strong>https://leadwithbalance.substack.com/</p><p>LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/</p><p>IG: https://www.instagram.com/jessieli/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Navigating a high-pressure career demands adaptability, but it should <em>never</em> require self-abandonment. Welcome to the inaugural episode of <em>Lead with Balance</em>—the ultimate space for high-achieving, ambitious women ready to shatter the old rules and redefine career success. Host Jessie Li dives deep into the critical intersection of authentic leadership, personal identity, and holistic well-being. Discover the exact roadmap to leading with undeniable power while staying radically grounded in your true self. You do not have to choose between your ambition and your well-being. Tune in now to reclaim both.</p><br><p>Newsletter:<strong> </strong>https://leadwithbalance.substack.com/</p><p>LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-li-cfa/</p><p>IG: https://www.instagram.com/jessieli/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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