Optimistically Overwhelmed

As DeDe & Chelsea have reflected on the last year, they knew that being "Beauty Hunters" helped them look for the good on those hard days. It helped them stay positive and "optimistic" by looking for the beauties around them.

But what can help us with the "overwhelm" that we are all most certainly still facing? The ladies discuss two ways that they tackle that overwhelm:

Basics

and Balance.

Listen in and hear DeDe discuss the importance of doing her "basics" each day, and as Chelsea gives us an analogy about keeping "balance" in your car's tires.

We hope this episode inspires you and encourages you to evaluate your Basics+Balance and to keep looking for the "beauties" in life.

Episode links:

Video: Admiral McCraven addresses the University of Texas at Austin, Class of 2014

DeDe & Chelsea are BACK with a fresh new season, and are ready to help each other (and YOU) stay "Optimistically Overwhelmed!"

Before diving into their "beauties" on this episode they briefly introduce you to a new focus they want to carry over during this season …. Basics+Balance+Beauties. [more to come next week!]

Listen in as Chelsea discusses different types of "rest" that she learned about, and challenges us to look at where we have a "rest deficit." (and we're NOT just talking about a good night's sleep!)

Be inspired as DeDe motivates us all with her beauty ... it is a perfect "anthem" for this year.

The ladies are so thrilled to be back with their tribe, and hope you use our new release day (Monday!) to re-focus and to start your week off on the right foot!

Episode links:

"The 7 Types of Rest That Every Person Needs" article

and

"The Real Reason Why We are Tired and What to do About It" Ted Talk by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

First rehearsal video of "This is Me" by Keala Settle from Greatest Showman

How would YOU wrap up 2020 in one podcast episode? That was the question facing DeDe & Chelsea as they approached this new episode … the last one of the year.

Months ago the ladies started sharing their "beauties" on each episode… Their takeaways from recent life experiences, or inspiration they found around them as they strove to be "beauty hunters."

So, on this episode, DeDe and Chelsea share their "beauties of 2020." Which was no small job! You better believe that tears were shed as they looked back, REMEMBERED, and reflected. Recording this podcast during COVID became a sort of "journal" of their year, and they knew they needed to (and we all need to) say "goodbye" to this year and move ahead.

Come and listen in. Try to list YOUR "beauties of 2020." Give space to the reflection we all should be doing after this crazy year, and remember how much we have grown and how resilient we all are. Then … "go shine bright!"

DeDe and Chelsea cannot WAIT to share with you our special guest this week, Rosalie Mastaler. The ladies always say that one major plus of doing this podcast is the connections they are able to make with inspiring people, who they would otherwise never have met … and Rosalie is the perfect example of this.

On this episode Rosalie touches our hearts as she shares her family's journey, and it is full of faith, hope, love and positivity. Rosalie's son, Hunter, tragically lost his leg and she discusses how it has changed their lives… the grief, the entrance into being a family with "special needs", the way she controlled the narrative, her process of writing their story, and more.

DeDe and Chelsea found so much beauty and inspiration in Rosalie's message, and we know you will too. They are so grateful to her for sharing her positivity and her story of endurance.

Episode links:

- Rosalie's website

- Read and listen to her story here

- Find out more from Casey Mulligan Walsh, who taught Rosalie how grief & joy can coexist at her website

- Find out more about Erik Weihenmayer, founder of No Barriers. Who's motto is, "What's within you is stronger than what's in your way."

- Creating a "bridge" not a platform as a writer, by Ashleigh Renard

DeDe and Chelsea sure are happy to be back on the podcast today - they've missed their tribe, but had a wonderful week off with family for Thanksgiving.

This week the ladies discussed their latest beauties. You can tell DeDe & Chelsea are "in tune" because they both picked beauties that ask a question … a question that makes you ponder and reflect on your lives.

Come listen in as DeDe describes exactly what a "lollipop moment" is and challenges you to reach out to someone who has made an impact in your lives.

Chelsea shares her love of family history, and discusses the Pilgrims who got on the Mayflower because that is what they felt they were called to do. What is it YOU might feel called to do like the Pilgrims? What is YOUR Mayflower moment?

Episode links:

- Drew Dudley TEDxToronto talk: "Everyday leadership"

- Tim Ballard's book, "The Pilgrim Hypothesis"

DeDe and Chelsea can't WAIT for our tribe to get to know Amanda (from Ever So Organized®). Not only are you going to hear some amazing tips and advice from this professional organizer, but you will love hearing about her journey from being a Disneyland float driver to a school teacher and now to starting her own business. The ladies also discuss Amanda's journey of starting a family, her experience during COVID with 3 little ones at home, and more.

Chelsea and DeDe are so thrilled they had the chance to interview Amanda and they know you'll enjoy hearing from this positive, organized and upbeat member of our tribe.

Episode Links:

Ever So Organized website

Ever So Organized Instagram

Ever So Organized: Freebie Handouts

DeDe and Chelsea were among the many who were so saddened to hear of the passing of Collin Kartchner last month. He left behind his beautiful wife and four children. Our Episode 65 (about the Social Dilemma) had just come out the week of his passing, and on it DeDe discussed what she learned from Collin in one of his podcast episodes.

Collin Kartchner was an incredible force for good in the world. His mission was to #SavetheKids … from the harmful effects of smart phones, pornography, and social media addiction. He also taught us parents SO much: about how technology is eroding family relationships, and how our children are modeling our behavior. Collin was MAKING A DIFFERENCE in a huge way.

After his passing, his wife Lizzy posted: "If he made an impression on your life, inspired you to change your direction to a clearer course even if it was hard, if he made you laugh, touched your heart … help him live on in you."

And that is why we are doing this episode. We want his memory and his fight to live on .. so we are doing our small part to continue his conversation on this podcast. Join in and listen to Dede and Chelsea share their "beauties" that they learned from Collin Kartchner.

Help spread Collin's message and share this episode with your tribe.

Episode Links

- Collin Kartchner Instagram

- Collin Kartchner website

- The Collin Kartchner podcast

- Collin Kartchner TedTalk

-11 ways to honor his memory, article on Protect Young Minds

- Collin Kartchner Obituary, written by his sister

DeDe and Chelsea are thrilled to introduce you to their friend Robin, a mom of four littles with a Marriage & Family Therapy background. Robin's upbeat personality and sense of humor will draw you in, and her sage advice will give you the motivation you need to face life's challenges. Robin and the ladies discuss how important it is to change your perspective when facing something tough. Sometimes you need to step back and get a better look, OR you might need to lean in and focus. Robin also chats about how important it is to have a "tribe" … and we thrilled to have her in OUR tribe.

Hey friends! In this episode DeDe & Chelsea share their latest "beauties." DeDe continues to be inspired by Magnolia Journal's latest issue and we chat about how important the "anchors" (big and small!) are in our lives. Especially in these chaotic times, we need our anchors to steady us and give our hearts peace & rest. Chelsea discusses her upcoming focus for November and how she can "choose gratitude over complaining." The ladies discuss the harmful (physical and emotional!) effects complaining have on us, and how a great way to show our thankfulness this time of year is to consciously work on our complaining.

Episode Links:

Huffington Post: "How Complaining Physically Rewires Your Brain for Negativity" by Dr. Travis Bradberry

Brooke Romney Post: "Teen Talk Tuesday: Complaining"

Trust us when we say you are going to LOVE this episode with Chelsea's cousin, Bethany (of @shiplapaddict fame). Not only does she "do it all" with a successful instagram account, podcast and blog … but she does it with such positivity and humility.

In this interview Bethany shares how she grew her Instagram account into a business, and all of the ups and downs that comes with that process. We discuss her transition from being a stay-at-home mom to an empty-nester … and how she found something for herself that utilized her passion for decorating.

Episode Links:

Check out her Instagram account @shiplapaddict for dreamy home inspiration….

her fun podcast @athomewithjandbod for some laughs and positivity …

and her blog "shiplapaddict.blog" for all-things-Bethany!