The Balanced Warrior Podcast
The Balanced Warrior Podcast is here for high achievers, entrepreneurs, financial advisors, self-employed professionals, and driven individuals who are constantly producing, striving, and juggling it all. If you're aiming to earn between $250,000 and $1 million in annual revenue, while managing the demands of a successful career and a fulfilling family life, this podcast is for you.
Hosted by Chris Berlow, Paul Melella Jr., authors of the best-selling book, “You Have Infinite Power” and Michael Mertens, founder of “World Class Taekwondo” and highly sought after business and martial arts consultant.
They are all serial entrepreneurs and lifelong martial artists who have blended Eastern philosophy with modern business strategies to build lives that are prosperous, purposeful, and balanced. They've coached thousands of professionals to do the same, without sacrificing their health, relationships, or peace of mind.
Whether you're a business owner who’s tired of trading personal time for professional wins, or a growth-minded leader looking to achieve multi-dimensional success, you’ll find practical, powerful guidance here. Each episode is packed with actionable insights, high-performance habits, and candid interviews to help you thrive in every area of life.
Regular topics covered on the Balanced Warrior Podcast
• High-performance habits for demanding careers
• Work-life balance for entrepreneurs
• Success without burnout
• Time management for professionals
• Business growth strategies
• Peak performance
• Entrepreneurial mindsets
• Scaling an advisor business
• Enjoying quality family time as a high achiever
• High-income growth strategies
• Productivity for busy professionals
Get ready to be inspired, equipped, and energized….so you too can become a Balanced Warrior!
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 108
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
How to Overcome Adversity and Find Your True Calling
Welcome to the Balanced Warrior Podcast for high achievers! In this episode, Coach Michael and Coach Paul talk with entrepreneur and motivational speaker Matt Toresco. Matt, a former Division I athle…
Attaining growth, success and fulfillment at any age
Welcome to another edition of the Balanced Warrior Podcast, where hosts Coach Michael Mertens and Coach Chris Berlow dive into the art of living a life of multidimensional success, regardless of age.
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Slow down and attain mindfulness through the traditional tea ceremony- “Tah Do”
Join Coach Chris for a peaceful exploration of the traditional tea ceremony. Traditionally called “Tah Do.” In this episode, Chris ventures into the ancient art of preparing and sharing green tea, a …
The 4 Step Process to Overcome Negative Patterns of Behavior
In this episode of the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Coach Paul tackles a powerful topic that can ruin relationships, destroy productivity, and kill sales. It is a negative pattern of behavior.
Coach Pau…
Managing stress and the daily pressures of being a high achiever
Welcome to another must listen episode of The Balanced Warrior Podcast for the driven professional! This week, Coaches Mike and Chris tackle the topic of stress and the daily pressures of being a hi…
The East Meets West Approach for Leaders and High Achievers
Welcome back to the Balanced Warrior Podcast for High Achievers! In this episode the Balanced Warriors dig into the critical balance between maintaining high standards and showing empathy in personal…
The Power of Consistency and “Being Better Every Day”
Welcome to the Balance Warrior Podcast for high achievers! In this episode, Coach Chris shares incredible insights and "value bombs" from his recent transformative trip to Korea, where he spent inten…
How to crush your business and revenue goals for the second half of this year
This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Coach Paul shares insights on maintaining business stamina and momentum, especially during traditional slower months like July and August. He emphasizes the…
Cultivating a growth mindset through adversity
Join Coach Paul and Coach Chris in this incredibly moving and inspiring episode of the Balanced Warrior Podcast. They sit down with Lisa Fitzgerald, a personal coaching client of Paul's, who shares h…
Embrace Growth and Avoid Plateauing with “Charge Clearing”
Coach Paul shares valuable insights on overcoming fear and the crucial importance of continuous growth. He discusses the concept of "charge clearing" and how our thoughts drive our emotions and actio…
How meaningful relationships and gratitude build balance and fulfillment
Welcome to an insightful episode of the Balanced Warrior Podcast! Today, Coach Paul Melella and Coach Chris Berlow sit down with their long-time friend and client, Andrew Guyton. Andrew, a top produc…
Unlocking Multidimensional Success with The Power of Kolbe Assessments
Coach Mike and Coach Chris sit down with Eric Herrera from the Kolbe Corporation. They explore the transformative power of Kolbe assessments in understanding your natural strengths and how these insi…
Balancing professional drive with personal relationships
This week, Coaches Mike and Chris discuss the vital aspects of multidimensional success, emphasizing the consistent nurturing of key relationships and the importance of lifelong learning. They share …
Progress Over Perfection-A Blueprint for Next Level Achievement
Join Coaches Mike and Paul as they delve into the crucial mindset of starting from zero in any area of life…health, wealth, fitness, career, and family. They share impactful advice on setting realist…
Life by design-How one high-achiever built a successful real estate investment empire
On this Episode of the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have J.D. Crowell, a successful real estate investor from South Carolina. J.D. shares his entrepreneurial journey and insights on high achievement …
The Power of Routine & Intention: Achieving Balance in a Busy Professional Services Firm
In this episode, we delve into the art of living a multi-dimensional life with the inspiring Casey Schwartz of Schwartz Legacy Planning. Discover how this attorney, entrepreneur, wife, and mother exp…
Yeah, But… The Simple Mindset Shift That Changes Everything for the Driven Professional
In this empowering episode of The Balance Warrior Podcast, Coach Chris and Coach Paul break down a simple mindset strategy that can help you stay grounded, confident, and focused….even when life thro…
The Power of Showing Up-Juggling a Demanding Career and Parenthood
If you're working in a demanding career or you associate yourself with being a high achiever, and you're also raising children, this podcast episode is for you.
In this episode of the Balanced Warrio…
A Future Better Than Your Past-Achieving Personal Growth in Your 40’s, 50’s and Beyond
In this inspiring episode of the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Coaches Mike and Chris discuss the importance of making your future better than your past. They explore how age should not be seen as a limi…
High-Achievers Listen To The Balanced Warrior Podcast!
Are you a high achiever juggling a demanding career, family, health, and personal growth?
Do you ever feel like you’re forced to sacrifice one area of your life to excel in another?
If so, you're in …