Overwhelm is Optional

Do you ever feel like you're running on a hamster wheel — trapped in anxiety, self-doubt and the exhausting cycle of just getting through? David Waldy has been there. And what he did about it is worth hearing. David is The Fierce Empathy Coach — an integrative business and life strategist and personal coach to high-performing men — and this conversation is warm, honest and full of the kind of...

In this episode, I pull back the curtain on my personal struggles with The Morning Promise - a daily commitment to oneself - and discuss the potential resistance one might face in making this promise.  Drawing from personal experiences and insights gleaned from my clients, we unravel how to make the morning promise work for you, and how to harness the power of gentle rebellion to reconnect with yo...

What if work, personal fulfilment and wellbeing weren't things you had to balance — because they were never meant to be in competition in the first place? This episode is an invitation to stop surviving your life and start living it. Not by working less or wanting less — but by refusing the story that says you have to choose. what the Gentle Rebellion actually is and why it matters now why st...

May this episode inspire you to put yourself first. Does your daily routine leave you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? What if there was a way you could reclaim your joy and revitalize your life?  This episode is explores how the habit of prioritising ourselves can lead to a markedly improved life, both personally and professionally. I debunk the falsehood that fatigue and burnout are the inevit...

If you've ever questioned whether it's possible to build a successful life and career without pushing yourself to the point of exhaustion, this episode is for you. I share insights gleaned from my own experiences, the transformative power of asking deep questions, and the importance of seeking support. The centerpiece of this episode is my recent road trip - a testament to the joy of gen...

Do you believe that overwhelm is a necessary part of achieving your dreams? Let me assure you, it's not. Join me as I read from and expand on, page one of my book: Overwhelm is Optional . Explore the maze of overwhelm, its effects on our lives, and the misconceptions we often harbour about it. I'll share how I've discovered at 55 that life isn't about pushing through exhaustion...

(Apologies for the poor sound this week - skip to next week's if you prefer) How do you start your day? Join me in this transformative discussion as we explore setting intentions each morning and how it can drastically change our lives.  The podcast for high earning, big-hearted, driven professionals  and business owners who want to break free from overwhelm and experience more clarity, ease...

Are you ready to master the art of having it all without compromising? Ever wondered if you could maintain a high drive for success while also being able to switch off at home and be present with those you love? I did, and discovered that it's not only possible, but crucial.  My gentle rebellion demonstrates that you don't need to give up an essential part of yourself to be successful, a...

This week we're privileged to have Holly Ostara, author and book coach join us. Holly takes us on a journey, sharing her personal battles with panic disorder and overwhelm, and the systems she created to transform these struggles into her strengths.  Holly doesn't just write books, she empowers authors across the globe with her unique framework.  She helps entrepreneurs find their voice...

Reflecting on my experiences managing massive crowds at the Glastonbury Festival, I've realised it's a perfect parallel to how we often react to everyday pressures. In emergency situations, we instinctively activate survival mode - remaining calm, clear-minded, and able to act quickly. But when this same system is applied to daily tasks, we can end up feeling overwhelmed, locked into rig...

Ever felt the gnawing anxiety that you're missing out on something? That there's a world of experiences passing you by? I've been there too – stuck in the vortex of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). But the truth is, we can't catch every opportunity that comes our way. The world is a whirlwind of experiences, events, and moments. It's impossible to seize them all, and that'...

What mugs and Glastonbury have to do with having it all and finding the freedom to be more and more 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 satisfaction at work Switch off, laugh easily and be present at h...

How to have it all by going small part 1 What does having it all by going small mean? What does having it all mean to 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 Optional: Join The Gentle Rebellion Focus and satisfaction at work Switch off, laugh easily and be...

Ever feel like you're constantly trying to get your ducks in a row before you take on any task or project? What if I told you that this relentless pursuit of perfect organization might be adding more pressure and overwhelm to your life rather than creating the sense of order you crave? It's time to challenge this notion and consider whether your ducks might actually prefer a little chaos...

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 Journal: A simple, powerful w...

A Tiny-Huge Life-Changing practice that is even smaller than The One Minute Marke. 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 Rebe...

It always feels impossible until it's done. Or does it? What if you could skip forward in time to when the impossible is here already? 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, la...

What if having it all was no big deal? 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 O...

If you can make mountains out of molehills why not try a gently rebellious approach and make molehills out of mountains? Includes The One Minute Marke for cultivating feelings of safety so you can adventure boldly in the direction of your dreams with more ease and less of the whole nonsense that life is hard. The podcast for high earning, big-hearted, driven professionals  and business owners who...

Instead of pushing through fear here’s a gentler more effective way to move towards what you want next. 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 Si...

TOMM for Travel Anxiety Not surprisingly after the last few years of madness, quite a few of us are feeling nervous about travelling. If that’s you and you want to look forward to getting back out into the world with ease, this episode is perfect for you! The podcast for high earning, big-hearted, driven professionals  and business owners who want to break free from overwhelm and experience more c...

To have it all go small (don’t drop your tail!) You want it all - kickass focus at work and to be able to switch off and enjoy time at home. It's time to go small! 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 satisf...

Everything you want is on the inside of your comfort zone Yep, you read that right - the clear head and confidence you need to take that next step towards your dream is NOT on the other side of your comfort zone. Here’s why: When you allow yourself to feel comfortable your nervous system resets. When your nervous system resets your head clears and you can start to see a way forward. When you get o...

There's always an easier way. Even when you can't see one. Especially when you can't see one. To discuss working with me please click here To find out more about my work please visit: www.heidimarke.co.uk The One Minute Marke - get my free one minute audio for immediate relief from overwhelm. The podcast for hard working professionals who want their life back. Welcome to the Overwhe...

To discuss working with me please click here To find out more about my work please visit: www.heidimarke.co.uk The One Minute Marke - get my free one minute audio for immediate relief from overwhelm. Welcome to the Overwhelm is Optional podcast where each week we find ways to gently rebel against the nonsense that overwhelm and exhaustion are just the price you pay to have the life you want.  Heid...