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The podcast for hard working professionals who want their life back. 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. Heidi Marke is a Coach, Teacher, Podcaster & Author. Thank you to purpleplanet.com for the music.

Overwhelm is Optional Heidi Marke

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The podcast for hard working professionals who want their life back. 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. Heidi Marke is a Coach, Teacher, Podcaster & Author. Thank you to purpleplanet.com for the music.

    Embracing Small Steps: The Secret to Overcoming Overwhelm

    Embracing Small Steps: The Secret to Overcoming Overwhelm

    You know that feeling of being perpetually overwhelmed? Of feeling like you're constantly on high alert? We've all been there. Welcome, fellow life-rebels, to the Overwhelms Optional Podcast, the space where we challenge the norm of pushing through stress and exhaustion. But how do we practically manage this feeling of overwhelm? Well, it begins with acknowledging its presence and setting the intention of being present. 



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    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 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.
    Heidi Marke is a Coach, Teacher, Podcaster & Author


    Having managed to embarrassingly and painfully burn out losing her once-loved and hard-worked-for career, confidence, health and financial stability - whilst prioritising her selfcare (yes, really!) she now quietly leads The Gentle Rebellion - inviting you to gently, but firmly, rebel against the idea that to have the life you want you to have to push through overwhelm and exhaustion. You don’t.
    To find out more about my work please visit:
    www.heidimarke.co.uk
    You can buy my book here:
    Overwhelm is Optional: How to gently rebel against the idea that to have the life you want, you have to push through overwhelm and exhaustion. You don’t
    Please note some episodes and show notes contain affiliate links for people and products I love and have used myself. I may earn from qualifying purchases. As a...

    • 19 min
    Christmas: A Very Special Kind of Overwhelm

    Christmas: A Very Special Kind of Overwhelm

    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?
    Support the show
    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 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.
    Heidi Marke is a Coach, Teacher, Podcaster & Author


    Having managed to embarrassingly and painfully burn out losing her once-loved and hard-worked-for career, confidence, health and financial stability - whilst prioritising her selfcare (yes, really!) she now quietly leads The Gentle Rebellion - inviting you to gently, but firmly, rebel against the idea that to have the life you want you to have to push through overwhelm and exhaustion. You don’t.
    To find out more about my work please visit:
    www.heidimarke.co.uk
    You can buy my book here:
    Overwhelm is Optional: How to gently rebel against the idea that to have the life you want, you have to push through overwhelm and exhaustion. You don’t
    Please note some episodes and show notes contain affiliate links for people and products I love and have used myself. I may earn from qualifying purchases. As a...

    • 31 min
    Balancing Sleep and Life: From Survival Mode to Thriving

    Balancing Sleep and Life: From Survival Mode to Thriving

    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?



    Support the show
    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 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.
    Heidi Marke is a Coach, Teacher, Podcaster & Author


    Having managed to embarrassingly and painfully burn out losing her once-loved and hard-worked-for career, confidence, health and financial stability - whilst prioritising her selfcare (yes, really!) she now quietly leads The Gentle Rebellion - inviting you to gently, but firmly, rebel against the idea that to have the life you want you to have to push through overwhelm and exhaustion. You don’t.
    To find out more about my work please visit:
    www.heidimarke.co.uk
    You can buy my book here:
    Overwhelm is Optional: How to gently rebel against the idea that to have the life you want, you have to push through overwhelm and exhaustion. You don’t
    Please note some episodes and show notes contain affiliate links for people and products I love and have used myself. I may earn from qualifying purchases. As a...

    • 25 min
    Strategies to Avoid Burnout

    Strategies to Avoid Burnout

     Together, let's rebel gently against burnout.
    Support the show
    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 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.
    Heidi Marke is a Coach, Teacher, Podcaster & Author


    Having managed to embarrassingly and painfully burn out losing her once-loved and hard-worked-for career, confidence, health and financial stability - whilst prioritising her selfcare (yes, really!) she now quietly leads The Gentle Rebellion - inviting you to gently, but firmly, rebel against the idea that to have the life you want you to have to push through overwhelm and exhaustion. You don’t.
    To find out more about my work please visit:
    www.heidimarke.co.uk
    You can buy my book here:
    Overwhelm is Optional: How to gently rebel against the idea that to have the life you want, you have to push through overwhelm and exhaustion. You don’t
    Please note some episodes and show notes contain affiliate links for people and products I love and have used myself. I may earn from qualifying purchases. As a...

    • 5 min
    The Transformative Season: Understanding and Accepting Autumn Grief

    The Transformative Season: Understanding and Accepting Autumn Grief

    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.



    Support the show
    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 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.
    Heidi Marke is a Coach, Teacher, Podcaster & Author


    Having managed to embarrassingly and painfully burn out losing her once-loved and hard-worked-for career, confidence, health and financial stability - whilst prioritising her selfcare (yes, really!) she now quietly leads The Gentle Rebellion - inviting you to gently, but firmly, rebel against the idea that to have the life you want you to have to push through overwhelm and exhaustion. You don’t.
    To find out more about my work please visit:
    www.heidimarke.co.uk
    You can buy my book here:
    Overwhelm is Optional: How to gently rebel against the idea that to have the life you want, you have to push through overwhelm and exhaustion. You don’t
    Please note some episodes and show notes contain affiliate links for people and products I love and have used myself. I may earn from qualifying purchases. As a...

    • 6 min
    Embracing Life with Play: Laura Haver's Happiness Insights

    Embracing Life with Play: Laura Haver's Happiness Insights

    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, Connection & Mindfulness. Laura has been featured on the Today Show, Fox, CBS, Parents, Tennis Channel and more.

    Laura’s Book: Play Together: Games & Activities for the Whole Family to Boost Creativity, Connection & Mindfulness is available in paperback and kindle.

    She has a gift for listeners: My Playlist Planner, which helps you turn down the overwhelm and turn up your joy.

    And the singing teacher I mention can be found here: Singeo



    Support the show
    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 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.
    Heidi Marke is a Coach, Teacher, Podcaster & Author


    Having managed to embarrassingly and painfully burn out losing her once-loved and hard-worked-for career, confidence, health and financial stability - whilst prioritising her selfcare (yes, really!) she now quietly leads The Gentle Rebellion - inviting you to gently, but firmly, rebel against the idea that to have the life you want you to have to push through overwhelm and exhaustion. You don’t.
    To find out more about my work please visit:
    www.heidimarke.co.uk
    You can buy my book here:
    Overwhelm is Optional: How to gently rebel against the idea that to have the life you want, you have to push through overwhelm and exhaustion. You don’t
    Please note some episodes and show notes contain affiliate links for people and products I love and have used myself. I may earn from qualifying purchases. As a...

    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

ComixGirlFan ,

This is the podcast you are looking for

If you can barely think anymore, everything seems waaaaay too important and you feel like you are hanging in there, but maybe just barely - start listening now.

Every episode has something which speaks directly to my poor heart and battered brain, and it helps. Heidi is fabulous and generous - her Discovery Calls are light bulb moments.

Thank you Heidi!

K_e_l_s_ ,

Love Heidi

I work with Heidi and she helps to keep me from getting stuck in the loop of doom to the point where I can’t make head nor tail! 😂
Just listened to the Neville Wright ep, what a real life down to earth guest. Loved the simplicity of just stopping and working out what actually needs to be done, one thing at a time.
Keep up the great work Heidi ☺️ x

AdeSmithEsq ,

Overwhelm IS optional

I’ve come across Heidi’s podcasts & just listened to the Overwhelm is Optional episode. It very much resonates with me & my current state. I’ll be listening to more of these for sure. Thank you Heidi.

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