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Overwhelm is OptionalEasing End-of-Year Overwhelm: Gentle Practices to Create Space and JoySend us a textđď¸ Feeling overwhelmed as the year wraps up? You're not alone. In this episode, I acknowledge the unique end-of-year pressures and share 3 gently rebellious practices to help you find space, ease, and joy amidst the chaos.Discover how small shifts like The Morning Promise, Neutral Noticing, and Gently Rebellious Gratitude can ease overwhelm and reconnect you with yourself.⨠Ready to create space for joy, even in the busiest times? Tune in and explore how to end the year feeling lighter and more aligned.đ Sign up for The One Minute Mar...2024-12-0140 min
Overwhelm is OptionalWhat's even smaller than The One Minute Marke?Send us a textA Tiny-Huge Life-Changing practice that is even smaller than The One Minute Marke.Welcome to Overwhelm is Optional The podcast for big-hearted, highly driven professionals who are ready to turn overwhelm into clarity, ease and joy. Iâm Heidi Marke, The Gentle Rebel Coach, and in each episode, I share insights, stories, and practical tools to help you gently rebel against the pressure to push through. Because you matter, and how you are in the world matters....2023-05-3114 minOverwhelm is OptionalHow to make mountains into molehillsSend us a textIf 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.Welcome to Overwhelm is Optional The podcast for big-hearted, highly driven professionals who are ready to turn overwhelm into clarity, ease and joy. ...2023-05-1012 minOverwhelm is OptionalHow to use The One Minute Marke as a gently rebellious way to deal with fearSend us a textInstead of pushing through fear hereâs a gentler more effective way to move towards what you want next.Welcome to Overwhelm is Optional The podcast for big-hearted, highly driven professionals who are ready to turn overwhelm into clarity, ease and joy. Iâm Heidi Marke, The Gentle Rebel Coach, and in each episode, I share insights, stories, and practical tools to help you gently rebel against the pressure to push through. Because you matt...2023-05-0319 minOverwhelm is OptionalThe One Minute Marke for Travel AnxietySend us a textTOMM for Travel AnxietyNot surprisingly after the last few years of madness, quite a few of us are feeling nervous about travelling. If thatâs you and you want to look forward to getting back out into the world with ease, this episode is perfect for you!Welcome to Overwhelm is Optional The podcast for big-hearted, highly driven professionals who are ready to turn overwhelm into clarity, ease and joy....2023-04-2622 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 164: Everything you want is on the inside of your comfort zoneSend us a textEverything you want is on the inside of your comfort zoneYep, 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.Hereâs why:When you allow yourself to feel comfortable your nervous system resets.When your nervous system resets your head clears an...2023-04-0522 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 163: Trust there's always an easier waySend us a textThere'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 hereTo find out more about my work please visit:www.heidimarke.co.ukThe 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...2023-03-2942 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 162: Is struggle necessary?Send us a textTo discuss working with me please click hereTo find out more about my work please visit:www.heidimarke.co.ukThe 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. 2023-03-2219 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 161: Why focusing on finishing stuff isn't the answerSend us a textTo discuss working with me please click hereTo find out more about my work please visit:www.heidimarke.co.ukThe 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...2023-03-1520 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 160: In the future will acting from overwhelm be seen as irresponsible?Send us a textIn the future will acting from overwhelm be seen as irresponsible?Will we expect ourselves to be wiser and more skilled in how we make decisions?Will we learn to get out of overwhelm and support our mind with a settled nervous system so we can respond rather than react?With three stories about how I damaged my health and relationships and nearly bought the wrong house.To discuss working with me please click here2023-03-0834 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 159: Here's something I've just realised about overwhelmSend us a textThe longer I practice rebelling against the idea that we have to push through overwhelm to live full lives the more I discover. This week I share a surprising finding which is an absolute relief.To register for my free upcoming workshop please go to:https://www.heidimarke.co.uk/freedomfromoverwhelmWelcome 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. 2023-03-0132 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 158: Are you overwhelmed by opportunities?Send us a textOpportunity overwhelm is real and paralysing.Here's some gently rebellious ways to think about it.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 & AuthorHaving managed to embarrassingly and painfully burn out losing her once-loved and hard-worked-for career, confidence, health and financial stability...2023-02-2232 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 157: How to have the ease you think is at the end of your to-do list NOWSend us a textThere is no pot of ease at the end of your to do list.The overwhelm and ease coexist.Which means you can have the ease you seek NOW.For an unexpectedly lovely 70% off my tiny-huge life-changing audio course use the code EASE at the checkout. Offer ends 28th February.https://www.heidimarke.co.uk/easeWelcome to the Overwhelm is Optional podcast where each week we find ways to gently rebel against the nonsense that overwhelm...2023-02-1517 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 156: Who's side are you on?Send us a textWelcome 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 & AuthorHaving 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, b...2023-02-0808 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 155: Are you experiencing this unexpected symptom of overwhelm?Send us a textDo you have an achy body after pushing through a particularly busy day?You're not alone! This is a common, if unexpected, symptom of overwhelm.This episode discusses how to gently rebel and use it to your advantage as well as offering a way to ease those aches.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. 2023-02-0131 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 154: How to get out of overwhelm in three simple stepsSend us a textReady to make overwhelm optional for you?Try these 3 simple steps.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 & AuthorHaving managed to embarrassingly and painfully burn out losing her once-loved and hard-worked-for career, confidence, health and financial stability - whilst prioritizing her s...2023-01-2515 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 153: What has making butternut squash soup got to do with you finding more freedom and ease?Send us a textWelcome 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 & AuthorHaving managed to embarrassingly and painfully burn out losing her once-loved and hard-worked-for career, confidence, health and financial stability - whilst prioritizing her selfcare (yes, really!) she now quietly leads The Gentle Rebellion - inviting you to gently, b...2023-01-1841 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 152: New Year OverwhelmSend us a textThe New Year with its promises and pressures provides a special opportunity to examine your relationship with overwhelm - and to let some of it go (or not).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 & AuthorHaving managed to embarrassingly and painfully burn out l...2023-01-1153 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 151: Itâs not you - itâs overwhelmSend us a textIn a gently rebellious first episode of the year I read a few pages from my book to remind you to resist the pushy self-improvement start to the year.So, are you sitting comfortably? Then I shall beginâŚWelcome 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 & Aut...2023-01-0415 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 150: How to have an Unexpectedly Lovely 2023Send us a textEpisode 150: How to have an Unexpectedly Lovely 2023The Gentle Rebel Way to set goals and experience what you really want in the coming new year.You get what you believe is possible for you.What do you believe is possibleIf you believed overwhelm and exhaustion were NOT the price you pay to have the life you want - what would that mean for you?What would you gain?2022-12-2845 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 149: How to have an Unexpectedly Lovely ChristmasSend us a textEpisode 149: How to have an Unexpectedly Lovely ChristmasChristmas provides a very special opportunity to get lost in overwhelm.Hereâs 5 steps (but you can just pick one) to have an Unexpectedly Lovely Christmas.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 & Author2022-12-2143 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 148: How to find the courage to decide what you really wantSend us a textReflecting on last weekâs episode (147) and my reflections on 2022 I realised that for years I didnât think I could have what I really wanted.Either because it wasnât acceptable (you want too much)Impossible (thatâs not how the world works)Or undeserving (not good enough in all sorts of ways)*at this point it might be worth checking out the famous Dietary Cheeseburger EpisodeWhich is why I want to...2022-12-1443 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 147: Start where you are now for a Gently Rebellious start to 2023Send us a textWant to start 2023 with some clarity and purpose? Forget goal setting! The Gently Rebellious way to focus on more ease, focus, fun and joy in the New Year starts today.Join me in cutting through the overwhelm and evaluating how 2022 has been for you.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. ...2022-12-0755 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 146: How I get things done (with as little overwhelm as possible)Send us a textIn the last episode of this month of Rebellious Focus I share how I currently get things done and how I got to this point.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 & AuthorHaving managed to embarrassingly and painfully burn out losing her once-loved and h...2022-11-3045 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 145: The Gentle Rebel Way to get things done - part 2Send us a textReady to start focusing on what really matters to you?In this episode I continue exploring an easier way to focus on doing what matters most to you.Click here to read the blog post:Rebellious Focus: The Gentle Rebel Way to get things doneTo book a Breakthrough The Overwhelm Session please click hereTo discuss working with me please click hereWelcome to the Overwhelm is Optional podcast where each week...2022-11-2347 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 144: The Gentle Rebel Way to get things done - part 1Send us a textWant to stop going around in that same old circle where you never quite getting around to doing the things you really want to do?This episode is for you.To check out the book I mentioned:Getting Things Done by David AllenWelcome 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. 2022-11-1625 minOverwhelm is OptionalReclaiming your life with fellow rebel Miles SeecharanSend us a textHave I got an episode for you this week! Miles Seecheran fellow rebel and freedom fighter generously shares his adventures in overwhelm and how we can reclaim our lives from the expectations and pressures of todayâs crazy world.Miles is a Manchester-based coach and trainer teaching the Getting Things Done methodology (or âGTDâ for short), a comprehensive way of managing work and life that helps you get things done more quickly, more easily, and with a lot less stress. 2022-11-0951 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 142: Rebellious FocusSend us a textIs there something you really want to do but never get around to doing?What if there was a way to do it without a big fight? 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 donât - is now available on Amazon.Leonie Dawson's course 40 Days To A Finished BookMax Tucker's Scribe Method Welcome to the Overwhelm is Optional podcast wh...2022-11-0244 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 141: This is what Rebellious Selfcare looks likeSend us a textIn this episode, I share my journey of rebellious selfcare to inspire you to create your own rebellious selfcare.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 & AuthorHaving managed to embarrassingly and painfully burn out losing her once-loved and hard-worked-for career, confidence, health and f...2022-10-261h 08Overwhelm is OptionalEpisode 140: Selfcare The Gentle Rebel WaySend us a textHow to start your own selfcare rebellion.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 & AuthorHaving managed to embarrassingly and painfully burn out losing her once-loved and hard-worked-for career, confidence, health and financial stability - whilst prioritizing her selfcare (yes, really!) she now quietly l...2022-10-1928 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 139: The Selfcare Rebellion Part 2Send us a textWhen selfcare is adding to your overwhelm it's time to gently rebel.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 & AuthorHaving managed to embarrassingly and painfully burn out losing her once-loved and hard-worked-for career, confidence, health and financial stability - whilst prioritizing her selfcare (y...2022-10-1248 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 138: The Gentle Rebellion against selfcareSend us a textWhen selfcare is adding to your overwhelm it's time to rebel.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 & AuthorHaving managed to embarrassingly and painfully burn out losing her once-loved and hard-worked-for career, confidence, health and financial stability - whilst prioritizing her selfcare (yes, r...2022-10-0513 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 137: When everything feels too muchSend us a textWelcome 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 & AuthorHaving managed to embarrassingly and painfully burn out losing her once-loved and hard-worked-for career, confidence, health and financial stability - whilst prioritizing her selfcare (yes, really!) she now quietly leads The Gentle Rebellion - inviting you to gently, b...2022-09-2814 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 136: A spotlight on The One Minute Marke for youSend us a textThe One Minute Marke is a fast and effective way to start shifting out of overwhelm and reconnecting with the ease deep inside of you.This episode discusses everything you need to know to make it work for you.Want the fastest most effective way to turn your overwhelm into the joy, satisfaction and ease you're working so hard for? Book a Curiosity Call and discover what it's like to be coached by me. I look forward to meeting you.Welcome to Overwhelm is Optional2022-09-2152 minOverwhelm is OptionalReducing money overwhelm with Business Mentor & Money Coach, Jenny BracelinSend us a textJenny Bracelin has been talking about money for 30 yearsâŚwhy? Because she loves to get people excited about making more money in their business.Sheâs helped over 1000 business owners with practical techniques using Business Mentoring and improving their income with Money Coaching.Head over to www.iexplainmoney.co.uk to download her top tips to make more money or my guide to financial wisdom. https://www.instagram.com/Jenny...2022-09-1430 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 134: The Straw Bale Build Part 1Send us a text16 years in the dreaming and then you'll never guess what happened...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 & AuthorHaving managed to embarrassingly and painfully burn out losing her once-loved and hard-worked-for career, confidence, health and financial stability - whilst prioritizing her selfcare (yes, r...2022-09-071h 04Overwhelm is OptionalEpisode 133: There's a better waySend us a textWelcome 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 & AuthorHaving managed to embarrassingly and painfully burn out losing her once-loved and hard-worked-for career, confidence, health and financial stability - whilst prioritizing her selfcare (yes, really!) she now quietly leads The Gentle Rebellion - inviting you to gently, b...2022-08-3136 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 132: Can you imagine having a life you feel at home in?Send us a textWelcome 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 & AuthorHaving managed to embarrassingly and painfully burn out losing her once-loved and hard-worked-for career, confidence, health and financial stability - whilst prioritizing her selfcare (yes, really!) she now quietly leads The Gentle Rebellion - inviting you to gently, b...2022-08-2453 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 131: This is how powerful my gentle rebellion has been!Send us a textWelcome 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 & AuthorHaving managed to embarrassingly and painfully burn out losing her once-loved and hard-worked-for career, confidence, health and financial stability - whilst prioritizing her selfcare (yes, really!) she now quietly leads The Gentle Rebellion - inviting you to gently, b...2022-08-1738 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 130:Doing Hard Things the Gentle Rebel WaySend us a textDoing Hard Things the Gentle Rebel WayThe Gentle Rebel resists the idea that Hard Things are well, hard!She makes the impossible or difficult possible and easy for her by looking at Hard Things differently.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 & Author2022-08-101h 16Overwhelm is OptionalAdventures in Overwhelm with Anna Senko: How it felt from the inside was not how it looked from the outsideSend us a textAnna Senko is a garden designer and former research scientist.She shares her adventures in overwhelm with huge generosity and the kind of detail you crave when you want to know itâs not just you (itâs NOT - there are loads of successful women who are secretly struggling with overwhelm)She describes âhow it felt from the inside not how it looked from the outsideâhttps://www.annasenko.com/Follow Annaâs beautiful pictures on Instagr...2022-08-031h 42Overwhelm is OptionalEpisode 128: I wish I'd known this a long time ago!Send us a textEpisode 128: I wish I'd known this a long time ago!Why did nobody tell me this?!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 & AuthorHaving managed to embarrassingly and painfully burn out losing her once-loved and hard-worked-for career, c...2022-07-2737 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 127: Used to coping and surprised by how overwhelmed you feel?Send us a textYouâre surprised at how completely overwhelmed you feel because youâre someone who usually not only copes with their own life but also helps others cope.Thereâs nothing wrong with you - itâs the 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. Heidi Marke is a Coach, Teacher, Podcaster & Author2022-07-2041 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 126: Magic happens when you even consider this ideaSend us a textI'd like to invite you to do some magical thinking.Magic happens when you start to entertain this idea:Overwhelm is optional - even for you!Because I know it doesnât feel like it.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 Mar...2022-07-1329 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 125: 5 Reasons You're Choosing to Stay in OverwhelmSend us a textWhy would you choose to stay in overwhelm when you know it can be optional?!Good question - listen to see if any of these resonate with you.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 & AuthorHaving managed to embarrassingly and p...2022-07-0626 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 124: Why I decided to work in and from Glastonbury FestivalSend us a textWhy on earth would I decide to work in and from a festival?!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 & AuthorHaving managed to embarrassingly and painfully burn out losing her once-loved and hard-worked-for career, confidence, health and financial stability - whilst prioritizing her s...2022-06-2940 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 123: The Power of Mini AdventuresSend us a textYou know all those adventures you're postponing?Like trekking in NepalA weekend at Bedruthan SpaKayaking the River WyeThe things you worked really hard to be able to have the money to doYes, those things that are somewhere hidden by your current 'temporary' overwhelmThe current 'temporary' overwhelm that seems to be hanging around longer than expectedThe kind of life-crushing...2022-06-2222 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 122: Think you should be tidier? Think again!Send us a textHow do you feel about mess?Do you feel you ought to be tidier?Or maybe you feel those you live with should be tidier?Do you feel like 'if only I was tidier then I would feel better'?There's been so much written about clutter and tidying over the past few years.So much pressure to be more organised, clutter-free, better at managing our homes in some way.2022-06-1540 minOverwhelm is OptionalEpisode 121: Personal Growth The Gentle Rebel WaySend us a textWelcome 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 & AuthorHaving managed to embarrassingly and painfully burn out losing her once-loved and hard-worked-for career, confidence, health and financial stability - whilst prioritizing her selfcare (yes, really!) she now quietly leads The Gentle Rebellion - inviting you to gently, b...2022-06-0814 min