Episode 151: It’s not you - it’s overwhelm

In 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 begin…

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 prioritizing 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.

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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

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Disclaimer: This podcast is recorded with the intention to sooth and inspire you to reclaim your life from overwhelm. It is not intended as advice and should not be taken as such. Should you decide to use any of the information in this podcast for yourself, the podcast host assumes no responsibility for your actions. 

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This podcast was created to help big-hearted, driven professionals break free from overwhelm and experience more clarity, ease, and joy.

But here’s the exciting news… I’ve moved beyond overwhelm.

If you’ve been listening and resonating with this message, you’ll love what comes next.

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