Optimistically Overwhelmed

Join DeDe and Chelsea for another new episode!   DeDe is in the holiday mood and shares a beautiful lesson she's learned from a classic holiday film.   She discusses choosing joy, embracing the mess, and how to be huge! Chelsea shares lesson she and her family learned from a recent road trip, and the connection that can come from grandparents sharing stories and life lessons.   She also shares pra...

Join in and listen as DeDe & Chelsea chat about their latest "beauties!"   Chelsea is a people-watcher … a people-observer, and in this episode shares some examples she's observed lately of people who genuinely give others verbal praise.   The ladies discuss how great it feels to receive compliments - especially from strangers, and Chelsea reminds us all that we have an endless supply of encourage...

Happy December to our Optimistically Overwhelmed tribe!   DeDe and Chelsea hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with family and friends. Thank you for tuning in for another new episode this week.   DeDe starts things off by describing our role in other's life as being a "spotter" for those that are "lifting" heavy weights.   She shares how hard (and exhausting!) it can be to cheer on,...

As we head into Thanksgiving week DeDe and Chelsea both wanted to say "THANK YOU!" to their amazing listeners - they appreciate your support! This episode is *extra* special!   DeDe and Chelsea called in some "experts" (some of their listeners and friends) to share their thoughts or traditions regarding gratitude, and also some ideas on how to stay "optimistically overwhelmed" during this crazy ho...

Happy Thanksgiving season, friends! Today DeDe and Chelsea are talking about gratitude—not just the holiday tradition, but the everyday practice that brings families closer, strengthens communities, and helps us see the goodness around us. DeDe reminds us all that gratitude and grief can co-exist, and later shares some of her tried-and-true tips to keep a grateful heart.   Next, Chelsea talks abou...

Welcome to another brand new episode of Optimistically Overwhelmed … thank you for being here!   Are any of our listeners ready for the holidays?   (Are we ever REALLY ready?)   Well, Chelsea starts off today's episode by asking a thought-provoking question that will get us all in the right frame-of-mind as we approach the holidays.   The ladies discuss the importance of slowing down and also maki...

Welcome to another new episode of "Optimistically Overwhelmed" … where we like to look for the good, and when we find it - we SHARE it! Come listen in this week as DeDe shares the good she found after running her marathon, and the parallels it has with each of our lives.   DeDe discusses a concept she discovered about trusting first and expecting the best! Chelsea surprises DeDe with her personal...

Come listen to the ladies share some awesome "beauties" on this week's new episode.   When Chelsea first heard this week's beauty she thought it would be a great reminder for her kids, but it turns out it was actually for HER too!   Listen in as she discusses the difference between being scared and being afraid, and the power that can come from "Doing it Scared!"   DeDe has been keeping a secret a...

The ladies are so excited to bring you more of their "beauty hunting" finds in this week's episode.   DeDe starts the podcast out by describing some of her thoughts on comparison and how we should stop worrying about someone else's "cards" they'e been dealt, and reminds us all we are not here as humans to "compete" but to "complete." After DeDe's discussion Chelsea shares an interesting thought sh...

DeDe & Chelsea are so excited to be back with their tribe and sharing their latest "beauties" on this new episode!   Many of us can feel the anger, hurt, confusion and disunity in our country today.   Come be a part of Chelsea's discussion on the political divisiveness that is hurting our country, and what she has learned about doing her part to build bridges with those she disagrees with (not wal...

The ladies are so excited to bring you more of their "beauty hunting" finds in this week's episode. DeDe found beauty as she has implemented a new "15 minute rule" in her life that helps her choose "poise" instead of reacting emotionally, and she teaches us that when storms come we can be steady, graceful and ready by using that "poise." Chelsea found beauty this week as she learned about a great...

DeDe and Chelsea are excited to share their latest "beauties" on this week's new episode. The ladies are constantly looking for inspiration and optimism to share with this tribe, and are so grateful to you for listening! Chelsea shares an inspiring post she read about the "Invisible Audience" we each have, and discusses what type of people are in that audience and what happens when we let them aff...

Welcome Tribe!   DeDe and Chelsea are so glad you are joining them for their latest episode. 🎙️ On today's episode DeDe recalls the many expectations she's had in her life and her family's lives, and how learning to live in the "Even if…" has brought her so much joy and peace.   Chelsea has been on the look-out for advice as a fairly new parent of an "adult" child and shares an amazing formula she...

Are you ready for some "beauties?" 😍 DeDe and Chelsea are coming at you some brand new "beauties" that have inspired them this week. 💐 Chelsea shares one of her family's favorite traditions ("Back to School Feast") and their "theme" for the 2025-26 school year.   She hopes it will inspire the tribe, and encourages them to go listen and DANCE along to the song it is based off of. DeDe talks about...

Join DeDe and Chelsea as they mark another "Make it a Claudine Day" by sharing Claudine's story, legacy and light!   This year Chelsea asked some special guests, who never met Claudine in real life, to share how she has impacted them … and their thoughts are so beautiful and inspiring. ❤️ Chelsea and DeDe also both share their Claudine-inspired "beauties" for this year.   Please join the ladies in...

DeDe & Chelsea are back after a (very) long podcast break!   Come and listen as they share a little bit of where they've been and why they put away the mics for a season. In this special episodes the ladies reflect back on the last two (podcast-free) years and each picked 3 "beauties" from the archive that helped them through that time or defined that season of their lives. They hope you feel like...

DeDe & Chelsea are so excited to join their tribe this week, and are sharing their latest "beauties" on this new episode!   🎙 Chelsea leads thing off with a discussion of finding joy in midst of the "piles" of our lives … the tangible "to-do" piles (like laundry, to-do lists, etc) and the non-tangible piles (like phases of our lives, the different hats we wear, etc).   Next, DeDe defines what "val...

Hello to our Optimistically Overwhelmed tribe!   Thank you for being here … we hope you come away from this episode with some great takeaways and the encouragement to stay optimistic! DeDe starts out the "beauties" by sharing some wonderful insights and points about shifting your perspective.   She asks herself, Chelsea, and you listeners what in our lives need a perspective change, and then gives...

Join in and listen as DeDe & Chelsea chat about their latest "beauties!"   Both ladies are BIG fans of tiny/consistent habits, and Chelsea discovered some amazing advice for habits that are good for your brain and for your happiness!   Listen in as she explains the difference between flooding and dripping your dopamine. In this episode DeDe brings up a topic the ladies haven't touched on too much...

Welcome Tribe!   DeDe and Chelsea are so glad you are joining them for their latest episode.  Chelsea starts things off by sharing a cool concept she learned about "glimmers" and the positive impact it can have on our daily lives when we seek them out and notice them!   You're going to want to listen and start listing of your OWN "glimmers!" DeDe discusses the strong feelings of being offended, ha...

Welcome back to our little corner of the podcast world!   Thank you for tuning in and listening last week after our summer break.   DeDe kicks off this week's episode with an amazing story, and the example she saw of someone stepping up and easing a burden.   It's amazing how much relief a kind gesture can cause when we are feeling overwhelmed and anxious! Each fall Chelsea shares her back-to-scho...

Welcome back everyone to Optimistically Overwhelmed … DeDe and Chelsea are thrilled to be back behind the microphones!   Chelsea starts out reminding listeners about "Make it a Claudine Day" that honors her oldest sister each year on September 9th.   For this episode, Chelsea chose a beauty that perfectly describes her experience with grief, and the lessons she's learned from joining together with...

Welcome to this special episode of Optimistically Overwhelmed!   Besides being a podcast co-host and busy momma, Chelsea is also a HUGE fan of organization.   She has shared tips over the last few years (including on her very first episode as a guest!) … and the ladies decided to do a "one-stop-shopping" episode with ALL of her very BEST tips! There may be some old favorites shared ("Drawer-a-Day"...

Welcome back to another new episode of Optimistically Overwhelmed - we are SO glad you are here! Today DeDe starts us out with an amazing "beauty" about giving our selves grace.   She talks about realizing it's all about an "increase" in our lives … not have fast we are increasing, but that we are moving forward.   And also the importance of learning to give ourselves grace so we can give it to ot...

Hello to our Optimistically Overwhelmed tribe!   The ladies hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day, and are excited to share this episode with you. Chelsea starts things out with encouraging us all to "Go For It," and to face our fears and the things that are holding us back.   DeDe finishes the episode talking about the lessons she's learned in motherhood, from her kids & others (including he...