Overwhelm is Optional

Heidi Marke
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Exploring how to have more focus and satisfaction at work and switch off, laugh easily and be present at home. Hosted by Heidi Marke, The Gentle Rebel Coach and creator of The One Minute Marke, a simple 60-second practice to reduce overwhelm and author of Overwhelm is Optional and The Gentle Rebellious One Minute Journal. Challenging the idea that overwhelm and exhaustion are the price of success. Thank you to purpleplanet.com for the music.

  1. 5D AGO

    A One Minute Monday Ritual To End Overwhelm

    What if a one minute Monday ritual could end the overwhelm before it starts? Mondays don't need forcing. They need grounding. In this episode I share a short, powerful practice to set you up for focus and satisfaction at work — without the pep talk, the playlist or the pressure. Starting with The One Minute Marke, we reset the nervous system, reconnect to what matters and step into the feeling of a week that ends exactly how you want it to. 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 way to stay focused on what matters most to you.  Buy here  Explore practical tools, resources and ways to work with me. Visit here www.heidimarke.co.uk Free Audio: The One Minute Marke Thanks to Purple Planet for the music. Affiliate Links & Disclaimer Some episodes and show notes include affiliate links for products I personally recommend. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This podcast is here to soothe and inspire, helping you reclaim your life from overwhelm. It is not intended as medical or professional advice. If you use any of the information shared here, you assum...

    28 min

  2. APR 1

    Why Inspiration Turns Into Frustration And How To Stop The Spiral

    You feel inspired, you take action and then life gets in the way. This episode explains why the inspiration-frustration cycle keeps happening and what actually breaks it.  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 way to stay focused on what matters most to you.  Buy here  Explore practical tools, resources and ways to work with me. Visit here www.heidimarke.co.uk Free Audio: The One Minute Marke Thanks to Purple Planet for the music. Affiliate Links & Disclaimer Some episodes and show notes include affiliate links for products I personally recommend. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This podcast is here to soothe and inspire, helping you reclaim your life from overwhelm. It is not intended as medical or professional advice. If you use any of the information shared here, you assum...

    14 min

  3. MAR 25

    What If Success Never Required Self-Sacrifice?

    Overwhelm isn't the inevitable price of ambition. I'm not buying that story. And if you're here, you probably aren't either. This episode is about The Gentle Rebellion. What it is, why it works and why it doesn't require a fight, a dramatic stand or any energy you don't have. Plus a playful five minute exercise to help you say no. 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 way to stay focused on what matters most to you.  Buy here  Explore practical tools, resources and ways to work with me. Visit here www.heidimarke.co.uk Free Audio: The One Minute Marke Thanks to Purple Planet for the music. Affiliate Links & Disclaimer Some episodes and show notes include affiliate links for products I personally recommend. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This podcast is here to soothe and inspire, helping you reclaim your life from overwhelm. It is not intended as medical or professional advice. If you use any of the information shared here, you assum...

    19 min

  4. MAR 18

    From Burnout to Stamina: How Spring Energy and Purpose Fuel Lasting Joy

    A free weekend, spring light and a half-planned garden became an unexpected masterclass in energy, purpose and what it actually feels like to be alive in your own life. In this episode I explore how meaning, seasons and gentle structure create lasting stamina and energy that actually feels good. mapping spring energy to motivation and momentuma heartfelt wish list as compass rather than to-do liststaying focused without forcethe difference between purposeful and draining tirednessa one-minute future self ritualgently rebelling against stories about energy and ageingmicro-tweaks that add or drain your daily energyFor anyone who wants more and wants it to feel good getting there. 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 way to stay focused on what matters most to you.  Buy here  Explore practical tools, resources and ways to work with me. Visit here www.heidimarke.co.uk Free Audio: The One Minute Marke Thanks to Purple Planet for the music. Affiliate Links & Disclaimer Some episodes and show notes include affiliate links for products I personally recommend. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This podcast is here to soothe and inspire, helping you reclaim your life from overwhelm. It is not intended as medical or professional advice. If you use any of the information shared here, you assum...

    21 min

  5. MAR 11

    Rebel Quietly: How to Master Your Attention and End the Overwhelm Cycle

    This isn't about mastering the world or conquering your overwhelm. It's quieter than that. In this episode I map out a gently rebellious path from burnout to deep heartfelt success — treating overwhelm as useful information rather than something to push through. making overwhelm optional, not inevitableinside-out change through neutral noticingthe Gentle Rebellion as playful disciplinefive steps to reset before you actThe One Minute Marke — a 60-second practice you can use anywherestructure that creates freedom, not pressureharvesting past success to create from easekinder approaches to email, ambition and sustainable successFor big-hearted, driven professionals who are done with the overwhelm into exhaustion cycle. 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 way to stay focused on what matters most to you.  Buy here  Explore practical tools, resources and ways to work with me. Visit here www.heidimarke.co.uk Free Audio: The One Minute Marke Thanks to Purple Planet for the music. Affiliate Links & Disclaimer Some episodes and show notes include affiliate links for products I personally recommend. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This podcast is here to soothe and inspire, helping you reclaim your life from overwhelm. It is not intended as medical or professional advice. If you use any of the information shared here, you assum...

    42 min

  6. MAR 4

    Overwhelm Is Optional Returns: Why I Paused 226 Episodes - and What I Learned About Overwhelm, Burnout and Starting Over

    The Overwhelm is Optional podcast is back - but why...and what happened?! 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 way to stay focused on what matters most to you.  Buy here  Explore practical tools, resources and ways to work with me. Visit here www.heidimarke.co.uk Free Audio: The One Minute Marke Thanks to Purple Planet for the music. Affiliate Links & Disclaimer Some episodes and show notes include affiliate links for products I personally recommend. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This podcast is here to soothe and inspire, helping you reclaim your life from overwhelm. It is not intended as medical or professional advice. If you use any of the information shared here, you assum...

    16 min
  7. Overwhelm is No Longer Optional

    03/13/2025

    Overwhelm is No Longer Optional

    This was the final episode of Overwhelm is Optional. Turns out I was wrong! More episodes coming very soon. 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 way to stay focused on what matters most to you.  Buy here  Explore practical tools, resources and ways to work with me. Visit here www.heidimarke.co.uk Free Audio: The One Minute Marke Thanks to Purple Planet for the music. Affiliate Links & Disclaimer Some episodes and show notes include affiliate links for products I personally recommend. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This podcast is here to soothe and inspire, helping you reclaim your life from overwhelm. It is not intended as medical or professional advice. If you use any of the information shared here, you assum...

    4 min
  8. From Overwhelm to Joy: Transforming Fear with Rumi’s Wisdom

    03/04/2025

    From Overwhelm to Joy: Transforming Fear with Rumi’s Wisdom

    What if overwhelm wasn’t something to escape—but a guide leading you to ease and clarity? In this episode, we explore Rumi’s Guest House and the power of welcoming every emotion as a valuable guest. Through personal stories—including insights from a family history treasure hunt—you’ll discover how to transform overwhelming feelings into constructive insights that move you forward. 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 way to stay focused on what matters most to you.  Buy here  Explore practical tools, resources and ways to work with me. Visit here www.heidimarke.co.uk Free Audio: The One Minute Marke Thanks to Purple Planet for the music. Affiliate Links & Disclaimer Some episodes and show notes include affiliate links for products I personally recommend. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This podcast is here to soothe and inspire, helping you reclaim your life from overwhelm. It is not intended as medical or professional advice. If you use any of the information shared here, you assum...

    28 min
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Exploring how to have more focus and satisfaction at work and switch off, laugh easily and be present at home. Hosted by Heidi Marke, The Gentle Rebel Coach and creator of The One Minute Marke, a simple 60-second practice to reduce overwhelm and author of Overwhelm is Optional and The Gentle Rebellious One Minute Journal. Challenging the idea that overwhelm and exhaustion are the price of success. Thank you to purpleplanet.com for the music.

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  • Creator
    Heidi Marke
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    234
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Overwhelm is Optional
  • Show Website
    Overwhelm is Optional

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