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If you’ve ever whispered, “I’m so out of balance…” while simultaneously answering emails, reheating cold coffee, and wondering if your laundry is legally considered a dependent… welcome. You’re in the right place.

In this episode of Breakthrough with Mallory and Julie, we’re taking a flamethrower to the whole idea of work-life balance—because let’s be real: balance sounds cute, but it often turns into guilt with a Pinterest board.

Mallory and Julie break down why the “scales” version of balance is a setup (equal in all areas?! PLEASE), why your brain is addicted to the shoulds, and how comparison turns your life into someone else’s yardstick. We’re swapping the myth of balance for something way more useful: work-life harmony that fits your season, your values, and your real life (teenagers, messy houses, businesses, burnout, and all).

You’ll learn how to “recalibrate” before your body forces you to, how to stop doing the stuff nobody will notice if you quit, and why the goal isn’t getting everything done—it’s getting the right things done.

Because your life isn’t a spreadsheet. It’s a story. And you get to write it.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why work-life balance is a myth (and why the “equal scales” idea makes you feel like a failure)
• The real reason you feel out of balance.
• A practical way to evaluate your life using the “six-slice pie”:
  1. Work/Career
  2. Home/Family
  3. Health
  4. Recreation/Leisure
  5. Social/Friends
  6. Spiritual
• How balance evolves in seasons (what worked 10 years ago might not work now)
• Why comparing your “pie” to someone else’s is a guaranteed way to stay miserable
• The truth about burnout: hustle can build success… but overindulging in hustle will break you
• The “do less” wake-up call: stop doing the unnecessary stuff you’re doing out of obligation
• Why you’re nicer to your best friend than you are to yourself (and how to fix that)
• How to combine life categories (family time + movement + sanity) instead of trying to do it all separately

Quote-Worthy Moments

• “Balance isn’t a destination. It’s a mindset—and it evolves.”
• “Don’t be an asshole and have a messy house.”
• “It’s not about getting it all done—it’s about getting the right things done.”
• “The mess is part of your success.”

Your Breakthrough Challenge-- try it. Seriously.

1. Draw your “Now Pie.” How are you actually spending your time/energy/resources right now?
2. Draw your “Ideal Pie.” What would feel aligned with your values in this season?
3. Pick one thing to stop doing that you’re only doing because you think you “should.”
   (Real talk: if you quit it and nobody notices… congratulations, you just got your life back.)

If you’re a woman in business, an ambitious professional, an entrepreneur, a working mom, a work at home mom, or just a human trying to juggle career growth, family life, personal development, and mental health without combusting—this one’s for you. Especially if you’re battling burnout, overwhelm, anxiety, or the pressure to “have it all” all the time.

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🎙️ Episode Overview:

Redefining Success Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Marriage, Kids, or Sanity)

What if success isn’t a destination… but a constantly moving target?
And what if chasing someone else’s version of it is the very thing making you exhausted, overwhelmed, and quietly miserable?

In this episode of Breakthrough with Mallory and Julie, Mallory Herrin and Julie Burch get real (and hilariously honest) about what success actually looks like for women in business—especially women juggling careers, families, relationships, ambition, and a whole lot of internal pressure. Spoiler alert: you can’t have it all at the same time, and pretending you can is a fast track to burnout.

If you’re a high-achieving woman struggling with work-life balance, constantly comparing yourself to others, or feeling stuck between wanting more but not knowing how to get out of your own head—this conversation is for you. Mallory and Julie unpack the myths of success we’ve been sold, the mental roadblocks that keep women playing small, and why peace, values, and boundaries might be the real flex.

From society’s expectations around marriage, kids, and careers to the trap of doomscrolling, designer handbags, and “I’ll be happy when…” thinking, this episode calls out the nonsense and replaces it with clarity, permission, and practical mindset shifts. Success isn’t about the title, the money, the house, or the highlight reel—it’s about alignment, intention, and designing a life that actually feels good to live.

Expect laughs, truth bombs, relatable stories, and straight talk about ambition, identity, and redefining success on your terms. Because success isn’t external—it’s internal. And it evolves as you do.

🔥 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why success is a mindset—not a milestone
• How women in business can redefine success without guilt or comparison
• Why work-life balance isn’t about doing more, but choosing better
• How societal pressure fuels burnout and self-doubt for ambitious women
• The connection between values, time, boundaries, and real fulfillment
• How to stop self-abdication and take your power (and your calendar) back
• Why peace might be the most underrated measure of success

If you’re ready to stop chasing someone else’s definition of success and start building a life that actually aligns with who you are now, press play. This episode might just be the breakthrough you didn’t know you needed. 💥

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Resilience — How to Keep Going When Quitting Feels Easier

Starting is easy. Sticking with it is where most people quit.

In this episode of Breakthrough with Mallory & Julie, we’re talking about resilience—the kind that shows up after the motivation fades, the plan falls apart, and life throws a wrench directly at your face. This isn’t about “positive vibes only” or grinding yourself into burnout. This is real-world personal development for women who want growth, success, and the ability to keep going when it gets hard.

Mallory Herron and Julie Burch break down why most women don’t actually lack resilience everywhere—they struggle in specific pressure points. Emotional reactions. Mental overwhelm. Burnout. Fear of failure. Change. Conflict. Self-doubt. Sound familiar? We name it, call it out, and show you how to build resilience where you need it most.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Why emotional regulation is a non-negotiable skill for empowered women
• How mental resilience shuts down overthinking, excuses, and analysis paralysis
• The truth about burnout (you’re not weak—you’re fried)
• How to stay the course when plans change and life gets messy
• Why resilient women don’t fail less—they recover faster
• How to stop outsourcing your confidence to other people’s opinions
• Why discipline beats motivation every single time

We also talk about Julie’s “war on self-abdication,” the moment Mallory learned resilience the hard way, and why your why—even if it’s not noble or Instagram-worthy—is the fuel that keeps you moving forward.

If you’re a woman who knows she’s capable of more but keeps getting stuck at the same quitting point…this episode is for you.

Because empowerment isn’t about feeling ready.
Resilience is what gets you through the dojo.
And success belongs to the women who stay in the game.

🎧 Download the resilience self-assessment on the website www.breakthroughwmj.com
📲 Connect with us on social @breakthroughwmj
💥 And as always—go out there and break through

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Episode 1: Scared? Do It Anyway! Get Past the Fear Factor.

Episode Description / Overview

Fear shows up right before growth — and in this very first episode of Breakthrough with Mallory & Julie, the ladies dive headfirst into the fear that holds so many of us back. From career risks and confidence struggles to imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and the stories we tell ourselves, Mallory and Julie get real about what it takes to move forward even when you’re scared out of your mind.

Through honest stories, humor, and a few hard truths, they break down why fear isn’t a stop sign — it’s a signal. A signal that you’re on the edge of growth. Whether it’s launching something new, speaking up, leaving a toxic situation, or finally betting on yourself, this episode is your permission slip to stop waiting and start moving.

Because courage isn’t the absence of fear — it’s choosing to move anyway.

🔥 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why fear is normal — and why it usually shows up right before a breakthrough
• How to tell the difference between healthy fear and fear that’s holding you hostage
• Why confidence isn’t something you “have” — it’s something you build through action
• How to stop giving your power away to other people’s opinions
• Why “doing it scared” is often the only way forward
• How small, brave actions compound into massive personal growth
• The mindset shift that turns fear into fuel

💡 Key Takeaways

• Fear doesn’t mean stop — it usually means go.
• Courage comes before confidence, not the other way around.
• People aren’t thinking about you nearly as much as you think they are.
• You don’t need permission to take up space or go after what you want.
• You already have proof you can do hard things — you’ve done it before.

🎯 Quote-Worthy Moments

• “Confidence is the memory of winning — courage is what gets you there.”
• “You don’t need to wait until you’re ready. You need to start.”
• “Fear doesn’t mean stop. It means pay attention and move anyway.”
• “You are not behind. You are building.”

🔔 Call to Action

If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs the reminder that they’re capable of more than they think.
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Because growth doesn’t happen in comfort…
It happens when you choose courage.