Optimistically Overwhelmed

Welcome to Optimistically Overwhelmed! DeDe and Chelsea are excited to share this special episode as they wrap up 2022. After much deliberation they each picked their TOP favorite "beauties" of the year … one of their own "beauties" and one of each other's "beauties." They hope their listeners were able to find the beauty in the overwhelm of life this year, and are so grateful for all of the love and support. Happy listening!

DeDe and Chelsea are back after a short break and are ready to help their tribe this holiday season with two new "beauties!"

On this episode Chelsea invites us all to "pull up on the fun bus" as we attend our variety of holiday gatherings (family, friends, work, school, etc). And not just with a good attitude, but with some PLANNED fun as well!

DeDe reflects back on her year this episode and shares the benefit that comes from looking for the "mayonnaise" from heaven. Whether they are big or small, we can all find the blessings and miracles in our lives.

The ladies hope their listeners have an amazing Christmas and holiday season - and they are grateful to YOU for supporting them!

Episode Links:

"How to Have More Fun: A Guide to Enjoying the Holidays" on The Mel Robbins Podcast

Happy Thanksgiving week … we are beyond grateful for our awesome podcast tribe! Thank you for listening, supporting, reaching out, and for encouraging us!

Chelsea starts out this week's episode with getting passionate about her latest beauty (we all know she loves tangible tips!). Listen as she shares some tips she learned from @thelazygenius and how she is applying them to her crazy-busy holiday season.

DeDe gets personal with her beauty and relates a story about the "clappers" that were lining a recent family 5K she ran. She compared that race to her motherhood journey (including the obstacles in her way), and felt so grateful for the "clappers" that encourage her and cheer her on. During this week of Thanksgiving she wanted to not just give, but receive and recognize those people filling in the gaps in her life.

Episode Links:

Magnify Podcast: "Being an Intentional Encourager with David Butler"

The ladies are excited to share their latest "beauties" on this week's new episode. DeDe and Chelsea are always looking for inspiration and optimism to share with this tribe. ☀️

DeDe starts out the episode by describing what the "Blame Game" looks like in her household (and we ALL are guilty of playing that game.) She then asks what would happen if we all could just admit when something goes wrong… "It was us!" and encourages us all to react to problems without immediately responding with blame.

Chelsea's been anxious to share more of her family history "love" with the tribe, and in preparation for this Thanksgiving season invites us to all look to those that came before us. She shares the blessings and gratitude that can come from focusing on those ancestors and their stories ("inside influences") instead of the influences from the crazy world around us.

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

Chelsea discusses the difference between our "free" time and our "available" time, and why it's important to carve out some unavailable time in our days. The ladies are sure you ALL can relate to how hard it can be to say "no." Chelsea then shares a few ways we can self-check and tell if we truly are "available" when someone asks.

On today's episode DeDe introduces us to one of her favorite people …. "running DeDe!" She describes the qualities of "running DeDe" and how she wants to implement those attributes into all aspects in her life. The tribe will love hearing all of her awesome running analogies and will leave feeling so inspired.

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

Welcome Tribe! DeDe and Chelsea are so glad you are joining them for their latest episode.

On today's episode DeDe explains the importance of breathing. Of taking those "time-out" moments to deep breathe, and the benefits that gives us all. DeDe even shares a few favorite techniques she has learned!

The ladies here at Optimistically Overwhelmed strongly believe that much in our lives and our problems can be improved when we look outside of ourselves and focus on helping others. Chelsea shares something she learned from Brene Brown, and turns it into a way we can support others and their flames (whether they be brightly burning, or barely flickering).

We're so glad you are here. Enjoy the episode and share with friends!

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!