Podcast
Balance is a Myth
Hosted by Jessica Lewan · EN
Balance is a Myth is the podcast for women who are done pretending they have it all together.
Hosted by Jessica Lewan, esthetician, entrepreneur, single mom, and expert in navigating the messy middle. This show dives into the real, raw human experience: identity, burnout, boundaries, beauty, business, motherhood, and becoming the woman you’re meant to be… without the pressure to be perfect.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, behind, or like everyone else got the “balance” memo except you — this is your new home.
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The Middle Is the Whole Point
Mar 1800:17:21Tap to summarizeI took a little break from the podcast the last couple weeks because I was busy doing something we don’t do enough of… living in the middle. Not the beginning. Not the finish line. The middle. In this episode we talk about appreciating the life you’re actually living right now, instead of constantly chasing the next destination. And we talk about something people rarely say out loud: grieving the destination you thought you’d be at by now. Because sometimes the life you imagined doesn’t happen exactly the way you planned. And even when the life you have is beautiful, there can still be a quiet grief for what you thought it would be. Both can exist. This episode is about making peace with that. To learn more about working with me, visit JessicaLewan.com
Transcribe →We’re Starving for Love but Acting Unbothered
Feb 1600:06:57Tap to summarizeThis week we’re talking about why so many people say they hate Valentine’s Day… and how maybe it’s not about the holiday at all. Maybe it’s a mirror, reflecting the love we’re not expressing enough in our everyday lives, to others and to ourselves. It’s a conversation about dropping the nonchalant attitude, choosing connection on purpose, and remembering to actually say the things we feel before it’s too late. If this hits home and you want to go deeper, find more information and ways to work with me one-on-one at JessicaLewan.com
Transcribe →Stop Skipping Your Life
Feb 200:07:43Tap to summarizeWe celebrate the beginning. We chase the ending. We survive the messy middle. But somehow, we forget to actually be here. In this episode, I’m talking about the overlooked art of sitting in the present moment without fixing, striving, or searching for what’s next. About practicing gratitude for the life you’ve already built instead of rushing past it. No reinvention. No productivity spin. Just learning how to live inside the moment you’re in, without needing it to become something else first. If this hit a nerve and you’re tired of always reaching for the next thing, you can find more ways to work with me at JessicaLewan.com. And if you know someone who’s stuck in the constant chase, send this episode their way. Consider it a loving nudge.
Transcribe →Boss Babe Drop Out
Jan 2600:12:37Tap to summarizeWe need to talk about the lie a whole generation of women was sold. You know the one. Do it all. Need no one. Build the business, raise the kids, keep the house together, stay ambitious, stay grateful, never rest, never ask for help and somehow call that “having it all.” In this episode, I’m officially dropping out of boss babe culture. Not because I don’t want more. But because I’m done building a life that feels heavy, exhausting, and unsustainable. We’re talking about how “strong woman” quietly became “burned out woman,” how independence turned into isolation, and why so many of us are successful on paper but exhausted in real life. I share what it looked like when I was doing everything alone, the quiet burnout that followed, and how choosing support, community, and a simpler way of building changed not just my business, but my nervous system, my relationships, and my actual quality of life. If you’re tired of glorifying exhaustion, tired of carrying everything alone, and ready to build a life that actually feels good instead of just looks good, this one’s for you. You don’t need a gold star for being tired. You don’t have to do this alone anymore. And if you want more support, more tools, and more ways to build your life and business without burning yourself into the ground, you can find more with me at Jessicalewan.com. You don’t need a gold star for being tired. You don’t have to do this alone anymore.
Transcribe →Balance is a Myth (And You're Not Failing)
Jan 1900:10:34Tap to summarizeIf you’ve ever felt like you’re failing because you can’t get life and work to magically sit in some perfect 50/50 split, this episode is for you. In this week’s episode, I’m breaking down why I called this podcast Balance Is a Myth, why that “perfect balance” we’re all chasing doesn’t actually exist, and how every season of life requires a different kind of juggling act. Your balance is going to look different than mine. And that doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. It means you’re human. Other ways to connect and work with me: jessicalewan.com
Transcribe →Stop Starting Over Every Monday
Jan 1200:14:04Tap to summarizeResolutions fail. Not because you’re lazy, but because they’re designed to burn you out. In this episode, we’re calling out the all-or-nothing mindset and talking about why small, consistent habits beat big dramatic changes every time—and how real momentum is built without stress, shame, or starting over every Monday. I also share the Simplify to Grow journal that I created and use for this exact process. Order yours on Amazon: https://a.co/d/bha4eIz
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Burnout Isn’t a Badge of Honor (and You’re Not Lazy for Wanting Rest)
Jan 300:10:53Tap to summarize“I used to think rest was something you earned — after the launch, after the cleaning, after everything was perfect. But burnout doesn’t prove you care. Today, I’m talking about how I flipped the script on hustle culture. For more ways to work with me and to sign up for the email list, visit: jessicalewan.com
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