Overwhelm is Optional
Heidi MarkeExploring how to have more focus and satisfaction at work and switch off, laugh easily and be present at home.
Hosted by Heidi Marke, The Gentle Rebel Coach and creator of The One Minute Marke, a simple 60-second practice to reduce overwhelm and author of Overwhelm is Optional and The Gentle Rebellious One Minute Journal.
Challenging the idea that overwhelm and exhaustion are the price of succes... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 233 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementHealth & FitnessMental HealthEducation | |||
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You feel inspired, you take action and then life gets in the way. This episode explains why the inspiration-frustration cycle keeps happening and what actually breaks it.
This podcast was created to help big-hearted, driven professionals break free... more
Overwhelm isn't the inevitable price of ambition. I'm not buying that story And if you're here, you probably aren't either.
This episode is about The Gentle Rebellion. What it is, why it works and why it doesn't require a fight, a dramatic stand or ... more
A free weekend, spring light and a half-planned garden became an unexpected masterclass in energy, purpose and what it actually feels like to be alive in your own life.
In this episode I explore how meaning, seasons and gentle structure create lasti... more
This isn't about mastering the world or conquering your overwhelm. It's quieter than that.
In this episode I map out a gently rebellious path from burnout to deep heartfelt success — treating overwhelm as useful information rather than something to ... more
The Overwhelm is Optional podcast is back - but why...and what happened?!
This podcast was created to help big-hearted, driven professionals break free from overwhelm and experience more clarity, ease and joy.
Overwhelm is Optional: Join The Gentle... more
This was the final episode of Overwhelm is Optional. Turns out I was wrong! More episodes coming very soon.
This podcast was created to help big-hearted, driven professionals break free from overwhelm and experience more clarity, ease and joy.
Over... more
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... more
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 ... more
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- Fresh and easy to apply
Heidi’s weekly episodes are a highlight of the week because she offers such a fresh and actionable episode each week. As someone who’s lived with overwhelm for a decade and a half, these regular reminders are invaluable. Heidi herself is also lovely to listen to, and as anyone who is a podcast addict like me knows, the host makes all the difference!
Apple Podcasts5Gloame
United States3 years ago - Thank you
Heidi,
Thanks to listening to just 16 episodes now (I started at the very beginning and am making my way through), I found the courage to tell my students and colleagues that I need to take a break from my work as a flamenco dancer and teacher to let my body heal fully from overuse injuries. I was so scared to do this, to disappoint and let others down. But your words resonated so much with me, and through them I found the clarity I needed. While I can’t stop all my work, I pulled way back and... more
Apple Podcasts5Lili C BUnited States4 years ago - This is the podcast you are looking for
If you can barely think anymore, everything seems waaaaay too important and you feel like you are hanging in there, but maybe just barely - start listening now.
Every episode has something which speaks directly to my poor heart and battered brain, and it helps. Heidi is fabulous and generous - her Discovery Calls are light bulb moments.
Thank you Heidi!
Apple Podcasts5ComixGirlFan
United Kingdom4 years ago - Love Heidi
I work with Heidi and she helps to keep me from getting stuck in the loop of doom to the point where I can’t make head nor tail! 😂
Just listened to the Neville Wright ep, what a real life down to earth guest. Loved the simplicity of just stopping and working out what actually needs to be done, one thing at a time.
Keep up the great work Heidi ☺️ x
Apple Podcasts5K_e_l_s_United Kingdom5 years ago - Overwhelm IS optional
I’ve come across Heidi’s podcasts & just listened to the Overwhelm is Optional episode. It very much resonates with me & my current state. I’ll be listening to more of these for sure. Thank you Heidi.
Apple Podcasts5AdeSmithEsqUnited Kingdom6 years ago
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