Chasing Balance
Deanna & Matt
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Chasing Balance is all about the messy, beautiful, and often chaotic journey of balancing work, family, and everything in between. Hosted by Matt and Deanna—parents of three kids from toddler to teenager—this podcast dives into real-life parenting struggles, wins, and laugh-out-loud moments. Through honest conversations and personal experiences, they explore what it truly means to chase balance in a world that never slows down. Whether you're a busy parent juggling careers and kids or just looking for relatable stories with a dose of humor and motivation, you’re in the right place.
💡 Chasing Balance: Real-life parenting, one conversation at a time.
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S1E23 Chasing Balance - Leave Well Enough Alone
Episode 23: Leave Well Enough AloneSometimes our best intentions backfire. In this episode, we dive into the idea that not everything needs fixing—and often, growth comes when we step back and let…
S1E22 Chasing Balance - Where Have You Been?
It’s been a minute since we’ve been behind the mic! Life got busy with summer activities, kids’ schedules, sports, and the never-ending list of home repairs. In this episode, we’re catching up,…
S1E21 Chasing Balance - The Hard Truth
Tough love and real-world conversations — why honesty matters, even when it hurts.As parents, we strive to protect our kids—but shielding them from the truth doesn’t prepare them for the real world.…
S1E20 Chasing Balance - Summer School & Beating the Summer Slide
Summer break is a time for sunshine, relaxation, and—if we’re not careful—slipping behind academically. In this episode of Chasing Balance, we dive into the reality of the “summer slide,” a common…
S1E19 Chasing Balance - Setting Family Boundaries
In this episode, we dive into the crucial but often difficult practice of setting boundaries within family dynamics. Whether it's emotional, physical, or time-related, boundaries are essential for…
S1E18 Chasing Balance - My Adult Era
Adulthood hits different when you realize no one warned you about the weird, mundane, and downright hilarious stuff that becomes part of your daily life. In this episode of Chasing Balance, we’re…
S1E17 Chasing Balance - Controversial Parenting Questions We’ve Faced
Parenting isn’t one-size-fits-all—and this week, we’re diving headfirst into the messiest, most debated questions parents face. From screen time limits to whether we’d let our kids date or carry a…
S1E16 Chasing Balance - How We Were Raised
In this heartfelt episode of Chasing Balance, we dive deep into the fascinating contrast between how we were raised and how we're raising our own children. Through personal stories, reflections, and…
S1E15 Chasing Balance - Don't Believe Everything You Think
What if the biggest source of your suffering isn’t the world around you, but the thoughts inside your own mind? In this episode of Chasing Balance, we dive into the powerful insights from Don't…
S1E14 Chasing Balance - Creating Healthy Routines
In this episode of Chasing Balance, Matt and Deanna discuss how creating healthy routines can bring structure, reduce stress, and build stronger connections within family life. Whether you're…
S1E12 Chasing Balance - Time Management Hacks for Parents
In this episode of Chasing Balance, we’re diving deep into time management hacks designed specifically for parents navigating the balancing act of family, work, and personal well-being. As parents,…
S1E11 Chasing Balance - Do We Celebrate Enough?
In this episode of Chasing Balance, we’re diving into a question we don’t ask ourselves often enough—are we celebrating enough in our daily lives? From big milestones to small victories, we explore…
S1E10 Chasing Balance - The More You Have
In a world that constantly tells us we need more—more money, more success, more commitments—what if the real key to fulfillment is less? In this episode of Chasing Balance, we dive deep into the…
S1E9 Chasing Balance - Expect the Unexpected
In this episode of Chasing Balance, we dive deep into the classic clash between the expectation and the reality of parenting. What we thought parenting would look like versus the messy,…
S1E8 Chasing Balance - House Rules
In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the real house rules — the unwritten ones our kids have created that seem to run the household. From disrupting dinner time with last-minute…
S1E7 Chasing Balance - Social Media
In this episode, we dive deep into the reasons behind our decision to keep our kids off social media and the impact it has on their mental health, well-being, and development. From concerns about…
S1E6 Chasing Balance - No Baby Talk
We explore a parenting strategy that may seem unusual to some in this episode of Chasing Balance: No Baby Talk. We discuss the reasons behind our decision to speak to our children as equals from the…
S1E5 Chasing Balance - The Social Life of Parents
Welcome to the podcast Chasing Balance, where we discuss the pleasures and difficulties of relationships, motherhood, and everything in between. We explore the often hectic, frequently humorous, and…
S1E4 Chasing Balance - The Invisible Life of Parenting
The Invisible Life of ParentingParenting is more than just bedtime stories and family dinners—it’s a full-time job behind the scenes. In this episode, we dive into the invisible workload parents…
S1E3 Chasing Balance - I Miss COVID
In this reflective episode, we take a step back to discuss the unexpected silver linings of the COVID-19 lockdown. While we certainly don’t miss the pandemic itself, there’s something to be said for…
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Chasing Balance has published 22 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Education, Kids & Family.
Chasing Balance is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 41m.
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