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 Overwhelm...
Mar 13, 2025•4 min•Season 1Ep. 226
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 you're...
Mar 04, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 225
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 Canterbury Why 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...
Feb 22, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 224
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. 🎙️ Welcome to O...
Feb 15, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 223
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 discover wh...
Feb 08, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 222
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 ...
Feb 05, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 221
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 astronauts Why women’s tiredness is often underestimated (and men’s overestimated) My own reflections on the exhaustion that com...
Jan 25, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 220
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 personal moments of ...
Jan 18, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 219
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 beyon...
Jan 12, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 218
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-pag...
Dec 31, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 217
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 podcast: Deep ...
Dec 22, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 216
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 w...
Dec 15, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 215
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...
Dec 11, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 214
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...
Dec 01, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 213
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 find a...
Nov 24, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 212
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 for?...
Nov 17, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 211
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 help b...
Nov 10, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 210
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. But here’...
Nov 06, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 209
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, driven p...
Oct 26, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 208
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 to be c...
Oct 19, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 207
Send us a text Here's what I did when travel overwhelm hit me just before going on my Pacific North West adventure. 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, ...
Sep 29, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 206
Send us a text A fast and effective way to deal with overwhelm. 🎙️ 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 podcast: Deep Heartfelt Success —because success should feel as good on the inside as it looks o...
Sep 22, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 205
Send us a text This week I invite you to settle back and enjoy being read to from my book Overwhelm is Optional - with my Cavalier spaniels, Rosie, Nutmeg and Kanagarooby. Feel seen and understood because it's not just you. Please consider buying my book and sharing it. Available on Amazon . 🎙️ 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’v...
Sep 08, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 204
Send us a text Want more energy? This week I discuss my experiences of waking The Camino without the usual stress and exhaustion with Sarah Parrode, The Portable Wellness Coach and endurance athlete. Sarah's experiences as a global nomad offer a unique lens through which we examine the profound mind-body connection and its impact on our overall wellness. https://www.inmotion-coaching.com/ Thrive anywhere: Portable wellness for those on the move Helping Global Nomads, Runners, and Wellness Seeker...
Aug 25, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 203
Send us a text Can branding be more than something you struggle to get done so that you can get on with building your business? What if it was an opportunity for deep, personal transformation? Emily Rosales, Founder of Simply.Me Coaching. Emily helps passionate entrepreneurs and small business owners to build and monetize their brand. Find out more about Emily and connect with her here: www.simplyme-coaching.com IG: _emilyyrosales Want the fastest most effective way to turn your overwhelm into t...
Aug 18, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 202
Send us a text I never saw this gift coming! 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 beyond overwhel...
Aug 11, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 201
Send us a text The 200th episode - join me as I celebrate and reflect. 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… ...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 200
Send us a text Join us as we uncover the transformative power of stories with D Grant-Smith, a master storyteller and self-concept specialist. Youtube for our Hero Story Garden Show: https://www.youtube.com/@dgrantsmith/streams Where to buy his books & stories: https://growthfarming.com/products Where to connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgrantsmith/ Want the fastest most effective way to turn your overwhelm into the joy, satisfaction and ease you're working so hard f...
Jul 14, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 199
Send us a text Ever feel like your to-do list is running your life instead of the other way around? This week on the Overwhelm is Optional podcast, we uncover the insidious "circular tyranny" of to-dos—a relentless cycle where tasks seem to endlessly refill, creating a perpetual state of stress and anxiety. 🎙️ 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 ex...
Jul 07, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 198
Send us a text Have you ever felt the pressure of trying to be someone you’re not just to fit in? Join us in this enlightening episode of the Overwhelm is Optional podcast, where I sit down with executive coach Alyssa Gioscia to uncover the true essence of embracing authenticity and setting boundaries. Alyssa Gioscia (Josha). Executive Coach focused on leadership, mindset and performance. With a little kick. ;) https://alyssagioscia.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssagioscia/ Want the fastes...
Jun 30, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 197
