Overwhelm is Optional

As the year winds down, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by unfinished goals or pressure to 'make the most' of the remaining time. But what if there’s another way? In this episode, I share how to gently reflect, set meaningful intentions, and craft a purposeful path into the new year—without the stress.  The podcast for high earning, big-hearted, driven professionals  and business owners wh...

There’s hidden ease all around us—if we take the time to notice it. In this episode, I share how to uncover the moments of simplicity, flow, and joy that already exist in your life. Plus, explore these Messy Journaling Questions (MJQs) to deepen your reflection: Where am I insisting this is the only way to do something or have something? When do I use words like 'difficult' and 'har...

Reflecting on my recent road trip through the Pacific Northwest of America I found way more awe and wonder than the doom and gloom news headlines would suggest. A great reminder of the importance of valuing your attention. After all, where you place your attention determines the experience of your life. The podcast for high earning, big-hearted, driven professionals  and business owners who want t...

Here's what I did when travel overwhelm hit me just before going on my Pacific North West adventure. The podcast for high earning, big-hearted, driven professionals  and business owners who want to break free from overwhelm and experience more clarity, ease and joy. Overwhelm is Optional: Join The Gentle Rebellion Focus and satisfaction at work Switch off, laugh easily and be present at home...

A fast and effective way to deal with overwhelm. The podcast for high earning, big-hearted, driven professionals  and business owners who want to break free from overwhelm and experience more clarity, ease and joy. Overwhelm is Optional: Join The Gentle Rebellion Focus and satisfaction at work Switch off, laugh easily and be present at home Sign up for Gently Rebellious Emails here . The Gently Re...

This week I invite you to settle back and enjoy being read to from my book Overwhelm is Optional - with my Cavalier spaniels, Rosie, Nutmeg and Kanagarooby. Feel seen and understood because it's not just you. Please consider buying my book and sharing it. Available on Amazon . The podcast for high earning, big-hearted, driven professionals  and business owners who want to break free from over...

Want more energy? This week I discuss my experiences of waking The Camino without the usual stress and exhaustion with Sarah Parrode, The Portable Wellness Coach and endurance athlete. Sarah's experiences as a global nomad offer a unique lens through which we examine the profound mind-body connection and its impact on our overall wellness.  https://www.inmotion-coaching.com/ Thrive anywhere:...

Can branding be more than something you struggle to get done so that you can get on with building your business? What if it was an opportunity for deep, personal transformation?  Emily Rosales, Founder of Simply. Me Coaching. Emily helps passionate entrepreneurs and small business owners to build and monetize their brand. Find out more about Emily and connect with her here: www.simplyme-coaching.c...

I never saw this gift coming! The podcast for high earning, big-hearted, driven professionals  and business owners who want to break free from overwhelm and experience more clarity, ease and joy. Overwhelm is Optional: Join The Gentle Rebellion Focus and satisfaction at work Switch off, laugh easily and be present at home Sign up for Gently Rebellious Emails here . The Gently Rebellious One-Minute...

The 200th episode - join me as I celebrate and reflect. The podcast for high earning, big-hearted, driven professionals  and business owners who want to break free from overwhelm and experience more clarity, ease and joy. Overwhelm is Optional: Join The Gentle Rebellion Focus and satisfaction at work Switch off, laugh easily and be present at home Sign up for Gently Rebellious Emails here . The Ge...

Join us as we uncover the transformative power of stories with D Grant-Smith, a master storyteller and self-concept specialist. Youtube for our Hero Story Garden Show: https://www.youtube.com/@dgrantsmith/streams Where to buy his books & stories: https://growthfarming.com/products Where to connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgrantsmith/ The podcast for high earning, big-...

Ever feel like your to-do list is running your life instead of the other way around? This week on the Overwhelm is Optional podcast, we uncover the insidious "circular tyranny" of to-dos—a relentless cycle where tasks seem to endlessly refill, creating a perpetual state of stress and anxiety. The podcast for high earning, big-hearted, driven professionals  and business owners who want to...

Have you ever felt the pressure of trying to be someone you’re not just to fit in? Join us in this enlightening episode of the Overwhelm is Optional podcast, where I sit down with executive coach Alyssa Gioscia to uncover the true essence of embracing authenticity and setting boundaries. Alyssa Gioscia (Josha). Executive Coach focused on leadership, mindset and performance. With a little kick. ;)...

This episode is particularly personal. I share a story from one of the most painful periods of my life — and what I discovered about peace and joy when circumstances gave me every reason not to feel either. Because that's what "regardless" means. Not when things are good. Not when you've sorted everything out. Regardless. what a particularly painful period taught me about genui...

You know that feeling of carrying just a little too much? Not one big thing — but an seemingly bottomless bag of accumulated weight. Worries, obligations, old stories, other people's stuff, things you've been meaning to deal with since 2019. This episode is about finding out what's actually in your bag — and discovering that a surprising amount of it doesn't need to be there. w...

You know that feeling of being perpetually on high alert — like overwhelm is just the permanent background noise of your life? This episode is about what actually works. Not pushing through, not forcing your way out — but the surprisingly small, gently rebellious shifts that create real and lasting change. why acknowledging overwhelm is the first practical step setting the intention of presence —...

The lead up to Christmas can feel particularly challenging when  your life is already overloaded. What if it's a unique opportunity to create more freedom to be yourself? The podcast for high earning, big-hearted, driven professionals  and business owners who want to break free from overwhelm and experience more clarity, ease and joy. Overwhelm is Optional: Join The Gentle Rebellion Focus and...

Do you have a life you can only cope with if you get enough sleep? Or do you have a life where your days are good regardless? The podcast for high earning, big-hearted, driven professionals  and business owners who want to break free from overwhelm and experience more clarity, ease and joy. Overwhelm is Optional: Join The Gentle Rebellion Focus and satisfaction at work Switch off, laugh easily and...

 Together, let's rebel gently against burnout. The podcast for high earning, big-hearted, driven professionals  and business owners who want to break free from overwhelm and experience more clarity, ease and joy. Overwhelm is Optional: Join The Gentle Rebellion Focus and satisfaction at work Switch off, laugh easily and be present at home Sign up for Gently Rebellious Emails here . The Gently...

Are you stuck in an emotional tug-of-war as the seasons change? Join me as I navigate my own Autumn Grief, the mourning that descends as the warmth of summer fades. Find the gifts the season change wishes to bring you. The podcast for high earning, big-hearted, driven professionals  and business owners who want to break free from overwhelm and experience more clarity, ease and joy. Overwhelm is Op...

This week I’m talking to Laura Haver. Laura is an expert in play, communication and happiness. She is on a mission to inspire people of all ages around the world to live more playful, vibrant and fulfilling lives. She joyfully shares her expertise as an author, speaker, life coach and mom. Her new book is called Play Together: Games & Activities for the Whole Family to Boost Creativity, Connec...

Inspired by two pheasants at Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire, I have some questions for you!  Are you tired of being the panicked pheasant running into a solid hedge? Wouldn't you rather be the cool, professional pheasant that effortlessly finds its way through?  Find out how to morph from being the panicked pheasant to a professional, efficient one, and reclaim control of your life. Tune...

I’ve been waking regularly thinking about stripes.  My mind was very focused on all the things I had to do, all the bookings in my calendar - the black stripes. I noticed that this focusing on the stuff to do felt like pressure and was resulting in feelings of overwhelm that needed to be shifted before I could start my day.  I wanted to start my day in a lighter way. After all, overwhelm is option...

I learned this one the hard way. Reflecting on my own journey to burnout and back again, I realised — maybe a little later than I'd have liked — that trying to do it all and actually having it all are not the same thing. Not even close. This episode is that realisation, shared honestly, in case it saves you some time. why doing it all leads to burnout not fulfilment the crucial difference bet...

Have you ever been in the middle of an ordinary moment and suddenly felt completely, unexpectedly right? This episode starts with a road trip, an epiphany, and a cocktail of pure gratitude — and becomes a meditation on what ease actually feels like when you stop waiting for the big dramatic change and start noticing the small ones. why ease comes from small actions not grand gestures how neutral n...