Life in the Balance
Looking to take control of your work-life reality? Success at work should foster, not interfere, with leading a healthy and fulfilling life. Join Dr. Mark Agars for the Life in the Balance Podcast as he shares what science, best practices, and life experiences can teach us us about prioritizing healthy work-life goals, setting boundaries, and learning to thrive in all aspects of our personal and professional lives.
Episodes

Friday Feb 09, 2024

Friday Feb 09, 2024

Friday Sep 01, 2023
Ep11. It happens fast - Life Balance for Teens
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Teens today are busier than ever. The pressures to achieve in school, and to actively participate in music, sports, and a million other extra-curricular activities seem non-stop. Many parents are worried about how their child is handling it all, but do not know what to do. Listen in as I talk about this with Developmental Psychologist, Dr. Eugene Wong, and a special guest “genuine teen” Maksim Agars.

Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Ep12. New Academic Year, New Ideas: Reframing Our Work Life Priorities
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Its a new academic year and we're kicking off with new episodes. Let's take a moment to assess our work-life goals and priorities, and talk about how to change the way we define success and think about what work - life balance really means.

Monday May 08, 2023
Ep10. Life in the Balance last Episode with the Vacation Queen
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023

Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023

Friday Feb 10, 2023

Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Ep7. It’s a new year and we ain’t never going back
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
In this episode we tackle the new year. What changes are coming? What will you do differently? How can you make real change and start living life in the balance? We talk about what you need to do and we share plans and goals for change in our own lives.

Monday Dec 05, 2022
Ep6. Secrets of my success.
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
In this episode we talk about how we define “success” at work. Money, power, and status come quickly to mind, but what about health, happiness, and loving relationships? Can a successful career include all these things? We’ll talk about why that is so hard and what you can do about it!

Monday Nov 21, 2022
Ep5. From ”Burnt Out” to ”Turnt Up”
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
In this episode we tackle the growing problem of workplace burnout. What is causing this and how do we protect ourselves and get back to thriving at work and at home?

Dr. Mark Agars talks
Life in The Balance
Dr. Mark Agars has been in the academic and professional realms for over 25 years. Currently he is a Professor of Industrial and Organizational Psychology and the Director of the Institute for Child Development and Family Relations at California State University, San Bernardino. He is an expert on the work-life interface and shares his thoughts and own struggles to making healthy work-life decisions with anyone who will listen. He is married to his wife Viara and has two boys Maksim and Niko.