Balanced Ambition

Balanced Ambition is the podcast for entrepreneurs who want big results without burning out. Host Matt Southam talks to experts and business owners about mindset, healthy habits and sustainable success. Get practical tips on energy, focus and balance so you can grow your business and still enjoy the life you're building.

Balanced Ambition is a business podcast hosted by Matt Southam, with 122 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Matt Southam hosts Balanced Ambition, a business show with 122 episodes published.

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  Cancer Changed My Career – And My Creative Identity

  Jan 21, 202655 minS0

  <p>What happens when your voice, your career, your identity, is suddenly under threat? In this episode, Chris shares how a throat cancer diagnosis forced a creative reckoning and a complete professional reinvention. From navigating fatigue and financial fear to reframing ambition and rediscovering joy, this is a deeply honest conversation about creativity, resilience, and learning how to keep yourself in the equation.</p><p><br></p><p>TIMESTAMPS:<br>00:00 – “I don’t want to go back to where I was”<br>01:55 – From amateur songwriter to live performer<br>03:00 – The subtle signs that something was wrong<br>04:50 – The panic to preserve his v...

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  From Rehab to House Fire: Rich's Unbelievable Story of Survival

  Jan 14, 20261h 33mS0

  <p>Rich opens up about the darkest chapter of his life: from battling alcoholism, anxiety, and depression to enduring a terrifying incident in Las Vegas, entering rehab, and then—just 24 hours after leaving—watching his house go up in flames.This is a raw, honest, and inspiring conversation about hitting rock bottom and choosing to fight back. Rich shares how he rebuilt himself from the ground up, found purpose in the gym, and learned to live again—one day at a time.00:00 – "I can't do this anymore…"03:50 – What Vegas took from me12:00 – Drinking to forget and the slow slide down23:30 – The breaking poi...

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  Christmas Spiraled | Here's What Actually Helped

  Dec 23, 202550 minS0

  <p>In this raw and powerful episode, Ria opens up about her journey through cancer, alcohol addiction, ADHD, and the struggle to survive the holiday season. With honesty, humour and heart, she shares what helped her finally enjoy Christmas—sober, self-aware and stronger than ever.</p><p>If you’ve ever found Christmas overwhelming, or felt like you were just surviving not celebrating, this episode will resonate deeply.</p><p>👇 Timestamps:<br>00:00 – “Last Christmas I was in a dark place…”<br>01:10 – A rare cancer diagnosis days after giving birth<br>06:53 – The moment everything changed<br>12:29 – Giving up alcohol after years of self-medication<br...

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  This Is Why You Keep Attracting the Wrong People

  Dec 19, 20251h 2mS0

  <p>What if everything that triggers you… is actually about you?In this deep and eye-opening conversation, Anita breaks down how the Enneagram can help us understand our true personality – not the one we've adapted to survive. We unpack how childhood shapes our identity, why we mould ourselves to be liked, and how to break free from patterns that no longer serve us.We explore how self-awareness through tools like the Enneagram, shadow work, and emotional intelligence can help us take true responsibility for our lives – and even change the world.This one goes beyond personal growth – it’s about human conn...

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  The Hard Truth About Growing Your Business

  Oct 15, 202541 minS0

  <p>What does it really take to grow a business — or prepare to exit one?</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with consultant Maddie Walker, who helps business owners scale sustainably without burning out. From mindset blindspots to strategic misfires, Maddie shares hard-earned insights and analogies (so many good ones!) that will shift how you think about building your business. If you’re growing, struggling, or somewhere in-between — this one’s for you.</p><p>👇 TIMESTAMPS:</p><p>00:00 – The problem with how most businesses start<br>01:26 – What does scaling really look like?<br>03:22 – The danger of passion without a plan<br>05:44 –...

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