DeDe and Chelsea are so excited to share this special episode that has been sitting on the cutting-room floor for 5 months!!  Before their (longer-than-planned) hiatus this summer the ladies recorded this episode, and haven’t released it yet.  Luckily, their message still rings as true now as it did 5 months ago when they recorded it.  

Chelsea brings up another gratitude “beauty” that has helped her change her perspective and give positivity to life’s situations.  Both ladies agree that there is no such things as “too many” gratitude beauties!

DeDe gets up close and personal as she shares a realization (and answer) she recently came to in her “job” as a mother.  This discussion is the perfect opportunity to re-evaluate our lives and roles and ask yourself what your “kitchen” is (the place you need to be the most).

So, sit back, listen, and enjoy this delayed-release … and ignore any references to Easter! 

Don’t forget to GO BE GREAT … and SHINE BRIGHT!

It is that time of year … football season!  Without meaning to DeDe and Chelsea BOTH picked “beauties” this episode that come from our favorite fall sport.  

Chelsea shares the lesson she learned from a recent college football game, and reminds us all that we might “fail” … even at things we consider ourselves really good at.  She goes on to discuss what it means to give ourselves grace and patience, and to then move on to the “next kick.”

For DeDe’s beauty she quotes her son’s defensive coach who yells out to “Make a Play.  Change the Game.”  DeDe breaks down all of the “games” we are each playing in our life … maybe we have a spouse game + parent game + work game + faith game + health game, etc.  (The list goes on!)  It’s easy to feel like we are losing each game because life is a LOT.  DeDe challenges the tribe to make a list of each “game” and to make ONE play in each game … knowing it can change the whole game.

The ladies hope the tribe gets in a football mood while listening to this episode!  And, don’t forget to GO BE GREAT … and SHINE BRIGHT!

Welcome back Tribe!  This episode DeDe and Chelsea are channeling their “wild side” with animal-themed “beauties!” :)  [Totally didn’t plan it that way - they were just on the same wavelength. Ha!]

DeDe shares with the listeners an old legend about two wolves living inside of each of us.  She goes on to discuss all of the different “wolfs” we might have in our lives that are fighting to be fed, and reminds us all that we can choose which ones to feed.

Later in the episode Chelsea relates a story she learned about the power of choice, how we can each choose our attitudes, and how choosing to soar can affect our lives.

Don’t forget to GO BE GREAT … and SHINE BRIGHT!

Episode Links

- Chelsea's Interview "Make it a Claudine Day" with Two Average Girls podcast 

DeDe & Chelsea are BACK with a fresh new season, and are ready to help each other (and YOU) stay “Optimistically Overwhelmed!”  ❤️  The ladies have missed this podcast tribe and couldn’t wait to get back behind the microphone.

After they catch up (where in the world have they been?!?) DeDe and Chelsea share their beauties … starting with Chelsea’s Back-to-School theme.  You also won’t want to miss a special “Make it a Claudine Day” call-in.  

DeDe finishes up the episode with a beauty about gratitude, and shares a classic story about optimism and reminds us we can all find blessings in our lives (even admist the trials).  

Have a great day … Go Be Great … and Shine bright!

DeDe and Chelsea were thrilled to interview an amazing life coach for teens on this week’s new episode.  Lindsay (from Youth Rising Coach) is not only a life coach, but a busy mother of six from Prince Edward Island (hello … dreamy!!).  

One of the many things Lindsay is passionate about in her work is giving parents some “tools” to help them with their teenagers, and it was clear to DeDe and Chelsea that it was EXACTLY what they needed to hear.  Tune in and listen to Lindsay’s 3 important shifts that parents can make when dealing with their children.

The ladies know their listeners are going to love and listen (and re-listen) to Lindsay’s advice and tips.  You can also find the Youth Rising Coach on YouTube, her website, and on Instagram! (see links below)

Hope you all have a wonderful week … Go shine BRIGHT!

Episode Links:

Youth Rising website

Youth Rising YouTube channel

@youthrisingcoach on Instagram

Join in and listen as DeDe & Chelsea chat about their latest “beauties!” 

In this episode DeDe brings in another surprise call-in …. someone that brought some “glitter” to her family’s life in 2021.  DeDe describes what she learned about opening her heart (even when she didn’t think she had space) and about the importance of having REAL-life connections.

Chelsea is READY for springtime and shares what “beauty” she has found in this new season.  Springtime is amazing and by observing it we can  see so many real-life applications.

Thank you for joining the ladies … they are so happy to have you in their “tribe” of listeners!

Hooray!   DeDe & Chelsea are back after a little “spring break” … and they have missed their tribe!

Come listen in as they catch up and share their latest beauties.  Chelsea’s beauty comes from the concept of “putting on your OWN oxygen mask first” (like in the airplane safety instructions), and what she’s recently learned about prioritizing our health, reaching out for help, and making sure we have enough “oxygen” to live our purpose.

DeDe shares some sweet thoughts about being better friends, and making real connections.  We all know it’s hard to fit more into our lives, but we should take the time to make those connections and find joy in the process.

Have a great week everyone … Go shine BRIGHT!

Episode Links:

Brooke Romney post: “It’s time to stop just being friendly, a start being a friend”

Welcome to another new episode of Optimistically Overwhelmed … where DeDe and Chelsea hunt for “beauties” and share them with their tribe!

Chelsea chats about how easy it can be to fall into a “comparison trap,” but then how freeing it can be to focus only on your OWN road and journey (instead of someone in the “lane” next to you).

When she can’t control what is going on in the world DeDe says she can either be defeated/depressed or she can make what small difference she can and “Rise Up!”  

The ladies hope you enjoy this episode and feel so grateful for your support!  Please share with friends and spread the “beauty!”

Episode Links

- Courtney: Beyond the Cake episode with Charity Lighten 

DeDe and Chelsea are excited to share this new episode with the tribe.  They are the first to admit that they can't do life alone - we all need "experts" to turn to when we have questions or struggles.  Introducing a fun, new concept to our show ... "phone-a-friend!"  During her beauty DeDe phones a surprise "expert" to help talk her through a current situation and to get some helpful advice.  You won't want to miss their sweet discussion, and the realization that when you are pouring SO much of yourself into others you need to also be drinking and filling yourself.

It's hard to believe but we've all reached the 2-year milestone of the pandemic!  Chelsea shares a subtle lesson she's learned from the last two years about "reframing" our days and not attaching fixed labels (like "good day" or "bad day").  

Come and listen in - and don't forget to share with your friends!

Welcome to another brand new episode of Optimistically Overwhelmed!  We are all effected by the scary news in the world right now, but DeDe and Chelsea agree that this is exactly when we NEED to find beauties around us and share them.  

Elephants are amazing animals and can teach us so much!  Chelsea shares some lessons she learns about sisterhood from female elephants and the way they protect and encircle each other.

DeDe chats about boundaries, and some pretty big changes she made after re-evaluating her priorities.  And she shares a hilarious way to think about our roles “in the band” and the importance of evaluating/prioritizing so we are NOT a grumpy tambourine player in the back.

Episode links:

“3 Ways to Set Boundaries” by Brene Brown