Finding Balance with Maura Carlin and Christie Derrico from The Balance Dilemma

Finding balance is something almost all of us are striving for, whether we are raising children, building careers, or stepping into a new season of life. In this episode, I’m joined by Maura Carlin and Christie Derrico, hosts of the The Balance Dilemma, for a thoughtful conversation about ambition, identity, and the constant evolution of what balance really means.

Maura and Christie share how their friendship began, how their podcast has evolved over nearly 100 episodes, and the powerful stories they’ve uncovered along the way. From working mothers navigating career pivots to couples redefining partnership roles, their guests offer honest reflections on what it takes to build a life that feels intentional. We also talk about boundaries, reinvention, and how our children’s generation is approaching work and family in new ways.

If you have ever questioned how to juggle professional goals with personal priorities, this episode will resonate with you. Whether you are in the thick of raising a family, launching something new, or simply reassessing your next chapter, this conversation is a reminder that balance is not a destination. It is something we continually redefine as our lives change.

What You’ll Learn from this Episode:

How The Balance Dilemma began and why the topic of balance still feels urgent today.
What nearly 100 episodes have revealed about ambition, burnout, and reinvention.
Why setting boundaries early can shape the long term rhythm of your life.
How modern partnerships are redefining shared responsibilities at home and at work.
The value of hearing other people’s real stories when navigating your own path.
How different life stages bring new versions of balance to consider.