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Overwhelm is Optional
Heidi Marke
228 episodes
1 month ago
Send us a text This is the final episode of Overwhelm is Optional. But this is not an ending—it’s a powerful new beginning. I’m inviting you to join me in my new podcast, Deep Heartfelt Success—where we go beyond overcoming overwhelm and step into a new way of being. If you're a big-hearted, driven professional who already has success—but wants more (without burnout, self-doubt, or exhaustion), this is for you. 🎙️ Subscribe to Deep Heartfelt Success here: Apple Spotify Join us this Novembe...
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Send us a text This is the final episode of Overwhelm is Optional. But this is not an ending—it’s a powerful new beginning. I’m inviting you to join me in my new podcast, Deep Heartfelt Success—where we go beyond overcoming overwhelm and step into a new way of being. If you're a big-hearted, driven professional who already has success—but wants more (without burnout, self-doubt, or exhaustion), this is for you. 🎙️ Subscribe to Deep Heartfelt Success here: Apple Spotify Join us this Novembe...
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Self-Improvement
Education,
How To,
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health
Episodes (20/228)
Overwhelm is Optional
Overwhelm is No Longer Optional
Send us a text This is the final episode of Overwhelm is Optional. But this is not an ending—it’s a powerful new beginning. I’m inviting you to join me in my new podcast, Deep Heartfelt Success—where we go beyond overcoming overwhelm and step into a new way of being. If you're a big-hearted, driven professional who already has success—but wants more (without burnout, self-doubt, or exhaustion), this is for you. 🎙️ Subscribe to Deep Heartfelt Success here: Apple Spotify 🎙️ Welcome to Overwh...
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8 months ago
3 minutes

Overwhelm is Optional
From Overwhelm to Joy: Transforming Fear with Rumi’s Wisdom
Send us a text What if overwhelm wasn’t something to escape—but a guide leading you to ease and clarity? In this episode, we explore Rumi’s Guest House and the power of welcoming every emotion as a valuable guest. Through personal stories—including insights from a family history treasure hunt—you’ll discover how to transform overwhelming feelings into constructive insights that move you forward. Want the fastest most effective way to turn your overwhelm into the joy, satisfaction and ease ...
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8 months ago
28 minutes

Overwhelm is Optional
Feeling Stuck? You’re Not—The Truth About Lasting Change & Transformation
Send us a text The journey from overwhelm to joy isn’t a straight line—it’s a spiral. In this episode, I explore the reality of personal transformation, why it takes vulnerability, courage and commitment, and the importance of recognizing the shifts you’re already making. Reflections from my recent trip to CanterburyWhy the Gentle Rebel path isn’t linear (and why that’s a good thing)The power of noticing your own progress (even when it feels like you’re stuck)Why vulnerability is essential to...
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8 months ago
24 minutes

Overwhelm is Optional
Overwhelmed & Exhausted? Here’s How to Break the Cycle
Send us a text Feeling stuck in the overwhelm-to-exhaustion cycle? It’s time to break free. In this episode, I reveal how to turn overwhelm into a powerful guide—not a problem to fix. Discover the mindset shift and simple practice that can change everything. Want the fastest most effective way to turn your overwhelm into the joy, satisfaction and ease you're working so hard for? Book a Curiosity Call and discover what it's like to be coached by me. I look forward to meeting you. 🎙️ Welc...
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8 months ago
37 minutes

Overwhelm is Optional
How I Use ChatGPT to Free My Mind & Make Life Easier
Send us a text Overwhelmed by all the things you need to think through, plan, or create? In this episode, I share how I use AI to clear mental clutter, organise my ideas, and stay focused on what matters most—without losing my own voice or intuition. If you’re curious about how AI can help (not replace) your thinking, this one's for you. Want the fastest most effective way to turn your overwhelm into the joy, satisfaction and ease you're working so hard for? Book a Curiosity Call and di...
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9 months ago
44 minutes

Overwhelm is Optional
Break Free from Overwhelm: Mind Traps from Yellowstone
Send us a text The hit TV series Yellowstone reveals powerful mind traps that keep us stuck in overwhelm. In this episode, I explore three key traps inspired by the show—false choices, the illusion of control, and catastrophizing—and how to break free. If you're tired of feeling overwhelmed and pressured to push through, this is for you! 🎧 Listen now and start making overwhelm optional. 👉 Subscribe for more insights on turning overwhelm into clarity, ease, and joy! 🎙️ Welcome to Overwhelm is ...
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9 months ago
11 minutes

Overwhelm is Optional
What NASA’s Fatigue Research Can Teach Us About Listening to Ourselves
Send us a text In this episode, I explore NASA’s fascinating research on fatigue and how it highlights surprising gender differences in how tiredness is perceived and managed. Together, we’ll unpack what it means to acknowledge our tiredness without judgement and gently rebel against the pressure to hide it. Here’s what I’ll cover: What NASA discovered about fatigue in astronautsWhy women’s tiredness is often underestimated (and men’s overestimated)My own reflections on the exhaustion that co...
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9 months ago
13 minutes

Overwhelm is Optional
How to Overcome Overwhelm & Achieve Your Dreams
Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed by your goals? Discover how to transform that overwhelm into clarity and take meaningful steps toward your dreams. In this episode, I share the magic of focusing on heartfelt wishes, believing in the possible, and staying open to serendipity. Here’s what you’ll learn: • How to navigate feelings of overwhelm when chasing big goals • Why a physical journal can be your ultimate tool for clarity and focus • The surprising power of reflecting on...
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9 months ago
17 minutes

Overwhelm is Optional
Transforming Chaos to Clarity: Prioritizing What Truly Matters in 2025
Send us a text How to turn overwhelm into joy in 2025. Want the fastest most effective way to turn your overwhelm into the joy, satisfaction and ease you're working so hard for? Book a Curiosity Call and discover what it's like to be coached by me. I look forward to meeting you. 🎙️ Welcome to Overwhelm is Optional This podcast was created to help big-hearted, driven professionals break free from overwhelm and experience more clarity, ease, and joy. But here’s the exciting news… I’ve moved...
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10 months ago
36 minutes

Overwhelm is Optional
Overwhelmed? Try This Joyful Transformation!
Send us a text Overwhelm steals clarity and joy, leaving you stuck in reactivity. In this episode, I’ll share how to uncover your Heartfelt Priorities and stay focused on what matters most—even when life feels overwhelming. Discover practical steps to turn overwhelm into joy and explore tools like the Gently Rebellious One Minute Journal to help you reconnect with your purpose every day. Find your way back to joy, one minute at a time. Free workshop: https://www.heidimarke.co.uk/registration...
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10 months ago
22 minutes

Overwhelm is Optional
Creating Space for Yourself During the Holiday Chaos
Send us a text Try this one simple mindset shift to create more space for yourself. Free workshop: https://www.heidimarke.co.uk/registration-page 🎙️ Welcome to Overwhelm is Optional This podcast was created to help big-hearted, driven professionals break free from overwhelm and experience more clarity, ease, and joy. But here’s the exciting news… I’ve moved beyond overwhelm. If you’ve been listening and resonating with this message, you’ll love what comes next. I’ve created a new podca...
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10 months ago
17 minutes

Overwhelm is Optional
How to Break Free from Overwhelm and Reclaim Your Life
Send us a text What if overwhelm wasn’t a sign of failure, but a trickster blocking the easier way to live your life? In this episode, I share my personal journey from burnout to creating The Gentle Rebellion Against Overwhelm. We’ll explore how to gently—but firmly—say no to the pressure and yes to the clarity, energy, and joy that come from listening to yourself. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why there’s nothing wrong with you—it’s overwhelm.How overwhelm blocks the easier, more joyful ...
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10 months ago
15 minutes

Overwhelm is Optional
Space for You: How to Gently Reclaim Ease Amid End-of-Year Chaos
Send us a text This week, we’re diving into something we all long for but often struggle to find—space. Not just a gap in your schedule, but true space for you. The kind of space where your shoulders soften, your mind clears, and your heart feels light. In this episode, we explore: Why space is more than a “to-do” or productivity hack.How to shift from the overwhelm of the season to a sense of spaciousness.A gently rebellious approach to creating space, even when it feels impossible.Practices...
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11 months ago
37 minutes

Overwhelm is Optional
Easing End-of-Year Overwhelm: Gentle Practices to Create Space and Joy
Send us a text 🎙️ Feeling overwhelmed as the year wraps up? You're not alone. In this episode, I acknowledge the unique end-of-year pressures and share 3 gently rebellious practices to help you find space, ease, and joy amidst the chaos. Discover how small shifts like The Morning Promise, Neutral Noticing, and Gently Rebellious Gratitude can ease overwhelm and reconnect you with yourself. ✨ Ready to create space for joy, even in the busiest times? Tune in and explore how to end the year feeli...
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11 months ago
40 minutes

Overwhelm is Optional
Meetings Without Breaks? How to Cope and Reclaim Your Time
Send us a text Why are meetings always back-to-back? In this episode, we explore how constant demands on your time—without space to reset—lead to overwhelm, frustration, and decreased performance. Discover why this happens, how it affects you, and what you can do to gently rebel against the culture of non-stop appointments. Plus, I share tips for creating space in your day and how a simple one-minute reset can help you regain clarity and energy between meetings. Reclaim your headspace and fin...
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11 months ago
16 minutes

Overwhelm is Optional
Whoops Miss Stressy Pants appeared again!
Send us a text Have you ever caught yourself slipping back into old patterns of stress and pressure? In this episode, I share a personal moment of recognising my own 'Stressy Pants' behaviour and how I gently shifted back to calm and clarity. Learn how to notice the early signs of overwhelm, why it’s okay to laugh at yourself, and practical steps to stop stress in its tracks Want the fastest most effective way to turn your overwhelm into the joy, satisfaction and ease you're working so hard f...
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11 months ago
34 minutes

Overwhelm is Optional
Finding freedom from self-imposed seasonal pressures
Send us a text As autumn arrives, do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by self-imposed expectations to stay productive, organised, or ahead of the game? In this episode, I explore how the seasonal shift can amplify internal pressures—and how to gently rebel against them. Learn how to embrace the natural rhythms of autumn, release unnecessary expectations, and find a deeper sense of ease and freedom as the season changes. 🎙️ Welcome to Overwhelm is Optional This podcast was created to h...
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12 months ago
19 minutes

Overwhelm is Optional
Crafting a Purposeful Path as the Year Winds Down
Send us a text As the year winds down, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by unfinished goals or pressure to 'make the most' of the remaining time. But what if there’s another way? In this episode, I share how to gently reflect, set meaningful intentions, and craft a purposeful path into the new year—without the stress. 🎙️ Welcome to Overwhelm is Optional This podcast was created to help big-hearted, driven professionals break free from overwhelm and experience more clarity, ease, and joy...
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1 year ago
20 minutes

Overwhelm is Optional
How to find the hidden ease in your life
Send us a text There’s hidden ease all around us—if we take the time to notice it. In this episode, I share how to uncover the moments of simplicity, flow, and joy that already exist in your life. Plus, explore these Messy Journaling Questions (MJQs) to deepen your reflection: Where am I insisting this is the only way to do something or have something?When do I use words like 'difficult' and 'hard work'? 🎙️ Welcome to Overwhelm is Optional This podcast was created to help big-hearted, dr...
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1 year ago
18 minutes

Overwhelm is Optional
Awe and Wonder Amid Chaos: How to Reclaim Your Attention
Send us a text Reflecting on my recent road trip through the Pacific Northwest of America I found way more awe and wonder than the doom and gloom news headlines would suggest. A great reminder of the importance of valuing your attention. After all, where you place your attention determines the experience of your life. Want the fastest most effective way to turn your overwhelm into the joy, satisfaction and ease you're working so hard for? Book a Curiosity Call and discover what it's like ...
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1 year ago
29 minutes

Overwhelm is Optional
Send us a text This is the final episode of Overwhelm is Optional. But this is not an ending—it’s a powerful new beginning. I’m inviting you to join me in my new podcast, Deep Heartfelt Success—where we go beyond overcoming overwhelm and step into a new way of being. If you're a big-hearted, driven professional who already has success—but wants more (without burnout, self-doubt, or exhaustion), this is for you. 🎙️ Subscribe to Deep Heartfelt Success here: Apple Spotify Join us this Novembe...