Optimistically Overwhelmed

Hooray!! The gang is back together! Even though DeDe, Jamie and Chelsea are smack dab in the middle of Summer Break, the ladies wanted to do a quick check-in with the Tribe they miss so very much. And the best part of all, they are finally all in the studio together, while maintaining their distance of course.  On this episode, the ladies each share something that has inspired/comforted them recen...

Now, more than ever, we need an anthem. Graduation season is upon us, Stay-At-Home orders are being extended while others are being lifted... So, what better way to get some of that anxiety, stress and numbness out than with a little Bon Jovi. While on one of her morning runs, DeDe shares how one song basically saved her and she found herself belting out the tunes while crying at the same time. Th...

DeDe, Jamie and Chelsea do a quick check-in before they share some more of the incredible voice memos they've received over the last few weeks. And as the Country prepares to tiptoe out of Quarantine, Chelsea and DeDe read some amazing inspiration and tips that everyone should hear. Tip #1 - Be Kind To One Another.  So while the kids are on a school Zoom meeting, settle in to your cozy chair, grab...

It's official. We have all lost track of what day it is. Time? Ha! Forget about it. If you are reading this and feel like you are teetering on the edge of sanity, press play, and LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE! The tribe is coming at you again this week with more unbelievable voice memos. Honestly, they are so good. Dede, Jamie and Chelsea are completely blown away with all the responses they have receive...

The Tribe has spoken, Friends! The ladies asked for your stories of how you are handling this new "pandemic normal" and, WOW, did you answer! DeDe, Jamie and Chelsea are honored to share the voice memos they have received over these next few episodes, and they are starting things off with a bang with today's episode. Whether you are a young student, a new mom, a homeschooling mom, a grandmother or...

It's the 50th episode!! Can you believe it?! Join DeDe, Jamie and Chelsea while they get sentimental and reflect on this beautiful tribe that has been created, and also laugh about how far they have come since those beginning podcast days. You know what they say about flipping that first pancake! Thanks for sticking with us through it all, friends!  DeDe also shares an incredible story about looki...

We cannot WAIT for you to "meet" Denise because we all could use a little "Vitamin D" in our lives … especially now!   Denise is one of our favorite people ever, and DeDe & Chelsea chat with her about everything from being present & balancing life to what it's like owning her own business.   Our combined 8 kids ALL learned life lessons from her as a swim teacher, and her mantra "I don't know if I...

Join DeDe and Chelsea for their (first) interview with Riely where they discuss finding "Purpose in the Hard."   After 47 episodes we hit our first technical difficulty and Riely's microphone ended up not picking up.   We debated whether we should even release this episode - but after re-listening we just absolutely LOVED what Riely had to share, and feel like the episode is even more needed than...

DeDe, Chelsea and (special guest!) Riely examine more ways to find our purpose during this Coronavirus trial.   Riely shares with us her mantra to "RUN THE MILE YOU ARE IN" … to put one foot in front of the other and focus on the now. Finding PERSPECTIVE: There is power in disruption, and we get to decide what really matters most How to make your (quarantine) days ENJOYABLE   ***We are now going t...

All of our lives have turned upside-down because of the Coronavirus.  Our lives might feel like they are on "pause."  Join DeDe & Chelsea as they discuss how they try to find "Peace in the Pause."   How can we still find positivity and remain "optimistically overwhelmed?" The girls mention 3 things we can focus on: 1. What you can control 2. Reaching outside of yourself 3. Finding the joys & posit...

Take a break from the relentless Coronavirus news cycle and get your weekly dose of OPTIMISM! Doctors orders, because we all need this more than ever, right?! Whether you have just become an instant homeschool teacher/prison warden to your kids or if the reality of living in a pandemic has sent you into a 24/7 panic, we urge you to give yourself a time-out and add some happiness back in your day,...

DeDe and Chelsea team up to talk about something near and dear to their hearts … Motherhood!   They discuss how to find JOY in all of the stages of Motherhood (or Fatherhood too!).   Though they are by no means considered experts on the topic, they share some of the ways they've learned to find that JOY.   Start your day with gratitude … and do your "basics" Be YOU … your kids need YOU and not som...

Jamie & DeDe are starting off the episode with some exciting news! Something they have always hoped for is finally happening and they can't wait to share the news with you.  And after a brief hiatus, the ladies are back with a topic that has hit very close to home recently, finding their purpose. Whether it is a life purpose, or merely a purpose for the day or hour, the ladies are getting raw and...

Encore Episode of our Valentine's Day special.  The girls LOVE this LOVE episode so much, they wanted to share it again.  "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 outspoke...

Well, friends.. Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow this year, so it looks like Spring is going to be here before you know it! DeDe and Jamie are prepping to shed the winter and emotional weight they have been carrying around, and are also sharing some hilarious weekly updates for you.  And last, but certainly not least, the ladies are sharing some 'Tribe Mail' they have received and the Mom...

As natives to Southern California, Jamie and DeDe were devastated by the tragic loss of their local hero Kobe Bryant, his beautiful daughter Gianna and the other seven passengers on board the helicopter that Sunday morning.  While struggling to make sense of the tragedy with the rest of the world, the ladies are also celebrating the life and legacy that Kobe leaves behind. But more importantly, th...

DeDe is here to talk about one of her goals this year, becoming friends with technology. Being a mom to four kids with access to tablets and cell phones, she is on a quest to stay optimistic but most of all, prepared. She shares some great research that is helping her find a happy medium in this love/hate relationship with technology, while Jamie gives her own opinion on the topic. DeDe is also fe...

DeDe and Jamie are talking about lots of stuff on today's episode.. resolutions, setting goals, making lists, why DeDe hates a budget, subway performers and last, but certainly not least, Thai massages. They are covering all  the bases, friends, and topping it off with some more AMAZING letters from the listeners.    But more importantly, the ladies are here with a challenge. Set four goals to wor...

Happy New Year! Jamie & DeDe are back from spending the holidays with each of their families and they sure have missed being on the mic! It is a new year, a new decade, and most importantly, a new opportunity to help spread this message of love and positivity. And the ladies are so excited to share what they have their sights set on in 2020...Spoiler alert, it's YOU! So, listen in and see what tha...

DeDe and Jamie are feeling #BLESSED after this wonderful Thanksgiving break, and they are talking all about gratitude. Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and it helps us fall in love with the life we already have. As we venture deeper in to the holiday season, it's time to Bless Up, friends!  So, listen to this episode, and we challenge you to go on your own personal gratitude scavenger hun...

Jamie & DeDe are continuing the topic of staying healthy and/or being our best selves, and this episode's focus is on mental health. And as luck would have it, the ladies have an Academy award-winning actor on the podcast today! Can you believe it?! Okay, so full disclosure here, this person isn't technically (or even physically) on the podcast.. but Jamie was absolutely blown away by his powerful...

With the Holidays in full swing (DeDe's Christmas tree has been up for over a week now), Jamie & DeDe are starting to talk about all the things they are grateful for. And on part one of the series today, the ladies are talking about being grateful for their health. We only get this one body, so let's make sure we show our appreciation by taking care of it. And healthy is an outfit that looks diffe...

There are 7.7 billion people currently on the planet Earth. All of us different and unique in our own way. Jamie & DeDe are on a mission to convert every one of those 7.7 billion into peacemakers. And it all starts here, on today's episode.      The ladies are striving to put the phones down and start looking forward at the faces in front of them. Make eye contact, shoot the breeze with the person...

Gabe is here to remind all of us that ANYTHING is possible. He may have been born without arms and legs, but he is the true definition of limitless! He is a motivational speaker currently traveling around the country empowering and inspiring everyone he meets, and DeDe & Jamie were lucky enough to be able to get him on the podcast. He may be half their age, but this man is wise beyond his years. A...

Friends, the days are long and the years are short. On today's episode, DeDe and Jamie are on the desperate search to find that balance in their lives! And what they have found is, balance is something you CREATE, not something you find. They are here to share some great tips and other amazing insights that are helping them stay balanced and centered on those overwhelming days. Which lately, seems...