Optimistically Overwhelmed

DeDe & Jamie always dreamed of having Johnny on the podcast, and they can't believe the moment is finally here. Today you meet a true Warrior, friends! It has been said that you never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice, and our guest today is a testament to that. Johnny is not only a hero who fought for our country, but he is a human being with an incredibly powerful le...

Everyone has felt it at some point. The fear, the worry and the doubt that can cripple us in our daily lives. Well, DeDe & Jamie are here to remind you that you are a WARRIOR! This episode is all about recognizing the strengths within each of us. Rather than letting fear control your life, you need to trust that intuition of yours and live your best life! Win or lose, excel or fail, life is about...

The microphones are powered up, and so are DeDe and Jamie on today's episode. It's been said before that happy people shine brighter, and the ladies could not agree more. They are here to break down times where they felt like their light was dimming, how social media and comparison was stealing their joy and how they have to make it a point, every day, to choose the light and shine on others. Know...

DeDe & Jamie are beyond excited for today's episode! They are catching up with the hilarious, Mikey Day, writer and cast member on "Saturday Night Live"... and former high school pal. He is not only here for jokes (no worries because there are plenty of them) but he is also here to share a great message on perseverance and following your dreams. And how he keeps a thick skin and a positive mindset...

Jamie and DeDe are sharing a very important message today about how to stay present in your daily lives. Fall is here, also known as DeDe's favorite season, and the ladies are talking about how to get the most out of whatever season of your life you are currently in. Jamie is currently in a period of transition and is breaking it all down for you on today's episode.. could her days of spinsterhood...

Well, friends, Summer is over and the ladies are SO excited to get back on the mic! They might have a catchy new jingle and a new introduction, but the Mom Machine and the Spinster are still here putting that pep in your step! And they are bringing some fantastic friends along with them. So stay tuned!  On this episode, DeDe & Jamie are sharing a message very near and dear to their hearts that has...

Jamie, A.K.A. the Taylor Swift of Podcasts, is not holding back on today's episode. She is finally here to share some of her hilarious dating stories. Where the guys went wrong, where she went wrong, and where it was just all wrong, period. But this episode is more than just silly dating stories.. it's about reminding you that you are worth more. You are made for more. DeDe is sharing all her favo...

Jamie is excited to have another single independent woman on the show.. Lindsay is here to share how she isn't giving up on love and how she stays optimistic until she swipes right on Mr. Right! This woman is so strong, friends. Not only because she does Cross Fit, but because not even cancer, depression or anxiety can keep her down. DeDe and Jamie were so honored to have her on to catch up on lif...

Here's the thing, friends. Life is dark and messy. It's complicated and full of lots of unexpected turns. But we cannot do this crazy ride alone. Bernie is here to share her story with DeDe and Jamie and to testify of the power of positive affirmations, of taking accountability, and most of all, inclusion. It truly takes a hodge podge of a tribe to survive out there in the world, and this woman is...

This episode, it's just the Dynamic Duo in the studio. DeDe and Jamie are catching up on life and talking all things positivity. DeDe attended a parenting conference recently and she can't wait to share some of the amazing insights she learned. Unfortunately, we all know too well that there is no time machine on the market to give us another shot at raising kids, but today is a new day, friends. A...

This episode is going to PUMP YOU UP! DeDe and Jamie are in the studio with Amber, founder of Biceps After Babies and host of the awesome podcast, Biceps After Babies Radio. Amber is incredibly knowledgable about all things health and fitness and she has the amazing muscles to prove it! But she is so much more than that. She helps women to be their best self and believes that self confidence has z...

In celebration of Mother's Day, DeDe and Jamie are so excited to finally get their most favorite women on the microphones, their moms! Julie is here to dish on what it was like to raise Jamie, the outspoken spinster, and things get a little heated! But she also shares how she keeps calm and carries on through all the hard times of raising kids, and all the joys of spoiling her grandkids. Then, DeD...

Jamie and DeDe are catching up with their pal, Rach, who they have known since their early teens. Back when you were cool if you had your own landline telephone in your room, and sending a DM meant passing handwritten notes in class. But like most of us, Rach has had her fair share of ups and downs since then.. and she is here to share her unbelievable journey. DeDe and Jamie were laughing one min...

DeDe is head over heels for today's guest, Thomas. He is a Fire Captain and also happens to be her husband, so Jamie had a blast 'third wheeling' it with the lovebirds on this episode. Thomas is here to explain a guy's perspective on how he finds positivity in an extremely high-stress career, and how he was able to persevere and achieve his dreams when he felt like the odds were stacked against hi...

"Opa!" DeDe and Jamie had the BEST time with Alexia! She had the ladies cracking up talking about how she snagged her handsome hubby and other hilarious stories about growing up in a big, giant Greek family. But seriously, this woman is amazing! She is juggling a million hats and is such a motivational force to those who know her. There is no denying this episode will have you laughing and brighte...

The "Teenager Whisperer" is here to help DeDe on her quest to understand the inner workings of the adolescent mind, and Jamie learned so much about herself in the process! Who would've thought! Melinda is a wife, mom and grandma who has spent most of her life surrounded by teens and has the most amazing message on why we should all love this stage of life. Honestly, this episode is about so much m...

DeDe and Jamie are heading to the Final Frontier on today's episode. Rachael is a military wife, currently stationed in Alaska, and she is sharing a beautiful lesson on embracing the unknown. She and her family of seven have lived in Italy and China, and she opens up about the struggles of learning new languages and cultures and all the blessings in store for you when you take a step outside of yo...

The Professor is in! DeDe and Jamie are all ears on today's episode as Christina teaches an important life lesson. What can we do to make ourselves a better human after we fail? She shares how her success comes from her failures, how she uses negativity as the direct fuel for positivity and what happens when we turn "I can't" and "I'm not" into "I am" and "I will". Christina is infectiously happy,...

The Optimistic Duo is here to remind you to stand tall, walk proud and brush those shoulders off! DeDe and Jamie have had such great feedback from their episode on "Change", now they are back to dive a little deeper. How confident are you in the changes you've made? How confident are you in your life? In your career? In your relationship? The ladies are opening up and sharing some real stories of...

DeDe and Jamie have quite the episode for you! DeDe is introducing her good friend Tif to help shed some light on all the stigmas surrounding Mental Health. On the outside, Tif is larger than life (with the big hair to prove it) and constantly on-the-go with her full time job and being a Mom to her four kids. But on the inside, she was paralyzed with anxiety and silently struggling with depression...

Lindsay is here to share her incredible story with DeDe and Jamie. Just like Mama Gump always said to Forrest, "Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get", this episode is a heartwarming lesson in just that. Lindsay opens up about her struggles with infertility and all the amazing blessings she received when she learned to just stay open. But more importantly, she remi...

On this episode, DeDe and Jamie introduce you to Azya, one of the happiest humans on Earth. She offers up some great advice on projecting positivity in her day to day life, how to stay young at heart and the secrets to success of running a business with her two best friends. But more importantly, she is here to share some incredible life lessons passed down directly from her amazing Mom.  We have...

DeDe and Jamie are keeping up with the cool kids on this episode and reflecting on their "10 Year Challenges". DeDe shares how much she has grown and adapted over the last 10+ years as a wife and mother, and also puts on her Cosmetologist hat to offer her two cents on those drastic hair makeovers. Jamie shares her own personal growth story of how she became so darn independent, and also answers th...

For their first ever Valentine's Day special, the girls are on a quest for answers. "What does 'Love' mean to you? How does love motivate you in your daily lives? And what makes Valentine's Day special for you?"    DeDe and Jamie are taking a back seat on this episode and letting their friends and family take over the microphones. From adorable kiddos to outspoken Grandmas, this episode is guarant...

DeDe and Jamie sit down with this beautiful woman to hear an amazing lesson in positivity and patience! On the surface Riely's life may seem perfect, married to her dream guy and working her dream job, but she has been secretly struggling with a rollercoaster of health issues for the last 3 years. A true warrior, she shares how she radiates happiness on the darkest of days, and she also shares som...