Overwhelm Is Optional. And this podcast shows you how.
A podcast for big-hearted, driven professionals who want focus and satisfaction at work AND the losing the ability to switch off, laugh easily and be present at home.
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, trained Zen yoga teacher, creator of The One Minute Marke — a simple 60-second practice to reduce overwhelm — and author of Overwhelm is Optional and The Gently Rebellious One Minute Journal.
Challenging the idea that overwhelm and exhaustion are the price of success.
Over 226 episodes and six years, Overwhelm Is Optional has walked thousands of listeners out of burnout, stress and the exhausting cycle of just getting through. Season 2 is live now — same podcast, deeper journey, into ease, into joy, into the kind of success that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | All major platforms
Why listeners love it:
"I found Heidi through her incredibly valuable podcast. I can honestly say it is a game changer." — Jennifer Wheeler, Career Coach
"Just using The One Minute Marke between meetings has significantly improved my mindset and actions taken." — Paula Warman, Entrepreneur
"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!"
"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"
"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."
What you'll find here:
The podcast covers the full journey — from the fog of overwhelm to the ease, joy and deep heartfelt success on the other side. Including:
- practical tools to get out of overwhelm immediately
- honest stories from Heidi's own journey and her clients
- mindset shifts that change everything — gently, not dramatically
- interviews with extraordinary guests on their own adventures in overwhelm
- techniques including The One Minute Marke, Neutral Noticing, Messy Journaling and more
New episodes in Season 2 . Six years of Season 1 waiting for you whenever you need them.
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