
Overwhelm is Optional
- This is the podcast for big-hearted, highly driven professionals who want their life back.
- Each week, we explore ways to gently rebel against the idea that overwhelm and exhaustion are just the price you pay for success. You don’t have to push through—it’s time to work with ease, reclaim your energy, and create the life you want.
- 💡 Meet Heidi Marke
I’m Heidi, a Coach, Teacher, Podcaster, and Author. Having painfully burned out—losing my career, confidence, health, and financial stability—I discovered a better way. Now, I quietly lead The Gentle Rebellion, helping you to:- Stop pushing through overwhelm.
- Redefine success on your own terms.
- Reclaim your time, energy, and life.
Thank you to purpleplanet.com for the music.
Podcasting since 2020 • 228 episodes
Overwhelm is Optional
Latest Episodes
Overwhelm is No Longer Optional
This is the final episode of Overwhelm is Optional. But this is not an ending—it’s a powerful new beginning.I’m inviting you to join me in my new podcast, Deep Heartfelt Success—where we go beyond overcom...
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Episode 226
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3:45

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—incl...
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Episode 225
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28:49

Feeling Stuck? You’re Not—The Truth About Lasting Change & Transformation
The journey from overwhelm to joy isn’t a straight line—it’s a spiral. In this episode, I explore the reality of personal transformation, why it takes vulnerability, courage and commitment, and the importance of recognizing the shifts you’re...
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Episode 224
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24:26

Overwhelmed & Exhausted? Here’s How to Break the Cycle
Feeling stuck in the overwhelm-to-exhaustion cycle? It’s time to break free. In this episode, I reveal how to turn overwhelm into a powerful guide—not a problem to fix. Discover the mindset shift and simple practice that can change everything.&...
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Season 1
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Episode 223
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37:39

How I Use ChatGPT to Free My Mind & Make Life Easier
Overwhelmed by all the things you need to think through, plan, or create? In this episode, I share how I use AI to clear mental clutter, organise my ideas, and stay focused on what matters most—without losing my own voice ...
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Episode 222
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44:17

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