Optimistically Overwhelmed

Are you ready for some "beauties?" DeDe and Chelsea are coming at you with some self-reflection and "beauties" that have inspired them this week.   DeDe leads a conversation on aiming to be a "difference-maker" instead of an "influencer," and how the ways we are "difference-makers" might change throughout stages of life. Chelsea shares the power that comes from "naming" the things that are blockin...

Welcome to a fresh new episode of Optimistically Overwhelmed! DeDe and Chelsea hope you each find some "beauty" this week as they discuss this week's topics. Chelsea shares a powerful metaphor on looking for other's happiness, instead of just your own.   DeDe wraps up the episode with her thoughts on the power that comes from living vertically and looking UP. Have a great week everyone … go shine...

Are you all ready for another episode FULL of "beauties" and inspiration? DeDe helps the listeners visualize what carrots look like when they are grown close together, and how (like gardeners) we need to "thin the carrots" in our lives.   She challenges us all to think about what things (physically, mentally, spiritually, etc) we need to thin out of our lives. It's no secret the ladies love learni...

DeDe and Chelsea have their latest "beauties" all ready to share with you on this new episode!   Come listen in and be inspired. Chelsea is sharing a "beauty" she's had in her back-pocket for a while … and it's one she learned and implemented in her own life before sharing.   Come hear her explain how to help others around you focus more on internal motivation vs external influence.   On this epis...

Hellllooooo to our Optimistically Overwhelmed tribe!   It has been a minute, huh?   DeDe and Chelsea are thrilled to be back after a break with brand new episodes coming your way. DeDe starts this episode off with some amazing "beauties" that encourages us all to "Live Life in Full Bloom" by rejoicing for each other's wins, by being delighted, and also by living "smarter not harder!" Chelsea then...

Welcome to Optimistically Overwhelmed!   DeDe and Chelsea are excited to share this special episode as they wrap up 2022.   After much deliberation they each picked their TOP favorite "beauties" of the year … one of their own "beauties" and one of each other's "beauties."   They hope their listeners were able to find the beauty in the overwhelm of life this year, and are so grateful for all of the...

DeDe and Chelsea are back after a short break and are ready to help their tribe this holiday season with two new "beauties!"     On this episode Chelsea invites us all to "pull up on the fun bus" as we attend our variety of holiday gatherings (family, friends, work, school, etc).   And not just with a good attitude, but with some PLANNED fun as well!   DeDe reflects back on her year this episode a...

Happy Thanksgiving week … we are beyond grateful for our awesome podcast tribe!   Thank you for listening, supporting, reaching out, and for encouraging us!   Chelsea starts out this week's episode with getting passionate about her latest beauty (we all know she loves tangible tips!).   Listen as she shares some tips she learned from @thelazygenius and how she is applying them to her crazy-busy ho...

The ladies are excited to share their latest "beauties" on this week's new episode.   DeDe and Chelsea are always looking for inspiration and optimism to share with this tribe.   ☀️   DeDe starts out the episode by describing what the "Blame Game" looks like in her household (and we ALL are guilty of playing that game.)   She then asks what would happen if we all could just admit when something go...

Welcome to another new episode of Optimistically Overwhelmed … where DeDe and Chelsea hunt for "beauties" and share them with their tribe! 🎙   Chelsea discusses the difference between our "free" time and our "available" time, and why it's important to carve out some unavailable time in our days.   The ladies are sure you ALL can relate to how hard it can be to say "no."   Chelsea then shares a few...

Welcome Tribe!   DeDe and Chelsea are so glad you are joining them for their latest episode.   On today's episode DeDe explains the importance of breathing.   Of taking those "time-out" moments to deep breathe, and the benefits that gives us all.   DeDe even shares   a few favorite techniques she has learned!   The ladies here at Optimistically Overwhelmed strongly believe that much in our lives a...

DeDe and Chelsea are so excited to share this special episode that has been sitting on the cutting-room floor for 5 months!!   Before their (longer-than-planned) hiatus this summer the ladies recorded this episode, and haven't released it yet.   Luckily, their message still rings as true now as it did 5 months ago when they recorded it.     Chelsea brings up another gratitude "beauty" that has hel...

It is that time of year … football season!   Without meaning to DeDe and Chelsea BOTH picked "beauties" this episode that come from our favorite fall sport.     Chelsea shares the lesson she learned from a recent college football game, and reminds us all that we might "fail" … even at things we consider ourselves really good at.   She goes on to discuss what it means to give ourselves grace and pa...

Welcome back Tribe!   This episode DeDe and Chelsea are channeling their "wild side" with animal-themed "beauties!" :)   [Totally didn't plan it that way - they were just on the same wavelength. Ha!]   DeDe shares with the listeners an old legend about two wolves living inside of each of us.   She goes on to discuss all of the different "wolfs" we might have in our lives that are fighting to be fe...

DeDe & Chelsea are BACK with a fresh new season, and are ready to help each other (and YOU) stay "Optimistically Overwhelmed!"   ❤️   The ladies have missed this podcast tribe and couldn't wait to get back behind the microphone.   After they catch up (where in the world have they been?!?) DeDe and Chelsea share their beauties … starting with Chelsea's Back-to-School theme.   You also won't want to...

DeDe and Chelsea were thrilled to interview an amazing life coach for teens on this week's new episode.   Lindsay (from Youth Rising Coach) is not only a life coach, but a busy mother of six from Prince Edward Island (hello … dreamy!!).   One of the many things Lindsay is passionate about in her work is giving parents some "tools" to help them with their teenagers, and it was clear to DeDe and Che...

Join in and listen as DeDe & Chelsea chat about their latest "beauties!"   In this episode DeDe brings in another surprise call-in …. someone that brought some "glitter" to her family's life in 2021.   DeDe describes what she learned about opening her heart (even when she didn't think she had space) and about the importance of having REAL-life connections. Chelsea is READY for springtime and share...

Hooray!   DeDe & Chelsea are back after a little "spring break" … and they have missed their tribe! Come listen in as they catch up and share their latest beauties.   Chelsea's beauty comes from the concept of "putting on your OWN oxygen mask first" (like in the airplane safety instructions), and what she's recently learned about prioritizing our health, reaching out for help, and making sure we h...

Welcome to another new episode of Optimistically Overwhelmed … where DeDe and Chelsea hunt for "beauties" and share them with their tribe! Chelsea chats about how easy it can be to fall into a "comparison trap," but then how freeing it can be to focus only on your OWN road and journey (instead of someone in the "lane" next to you). When she can't control what is going on in the world DeDe says she...

DeDe and Chelsea are excited to share this new episode with the tribe.  They are the first to admit that they can't do life alone - we all need "experts" to turn to when we have questions or struggles.  Introducing a fun, new concept to our show ... "phone-a-friend!"  During her beauty DeDe phones a surprise "expert" to help talk her through a current situation and to get some helpful advice.  You...

Welcome to another brand new episode of Optimistically Overwhelmed!   We are all effected by the scary news in the world right now, but DeDe and Chelsea agree that this is exactly when we NEED to find beauties around us and share them.   Elephants are amazing animals and can teach us so much!   Chelsea shares some lessons she learns about sisterhood from female elephants and the way they protect a...

On this episode DeDe and Chelsea are thrilled to introduce their listeners to the amazing Adriene.    This mother of 4 shares with the ladies her journey from homeschooling her children in her converted red barn schoolhouse to sharing her talents and heart with other children in the community.   From the lessons and work ethic she learned from her immigrant grandparents to the passion Adriene has...

Join DeDe and Chelsea for another new episode!   Chelsea shares what she learned about focusing on the "buds" (and not just the "roses" and "thorns" in our lives), and how much hope those potential buds are bringing her as she looks ahead to 2022.   Self-love is something the ladies believe strongly in, and DeDe explains why, what type of self-love they are referring to, and (most importantly) how...

Episode Notes:   After their winter "break" DeDe and Chelsea are back on the mics with a new episode. The ladies have missed their tribe, and couldn't wait to get this 2022 party started! DeDe & Chelsea begin the episode by each sharing a "beauty" that described 2021 … what they learned and discovered during another crazy year.   After that time of reflection the ladies share how they are looking...

DeDe & Chelsea were thrilled to finally sit down and have a long chat with their friend Jenny for today's new episode.   They covered everything from intentional parenting to the importance of doing hard things, pivoting during COVID and giving yourself an "off-season."   Plus SO SO SO much more. Come and listen in, and be inspired by Jenny's nuggets of wisdom, stories, and positive attitude!   Ep...