Optimistically Overwhelmed

Latest Episodes:

95: Silenzio Bruno! Aug 30, 2021

Show notes

DeDe & Chelsea do a check in on their "Basics+Balance" this week before they get to the latest results of their "beauty hunting!"

The ladies know how a shift in perspective can change your whole day, and DeDe's beauty focuses on pointing out what went right in her day (and in her family's day).

Chelsea shares her thoughts on having inner critics, and what she learned from the Disney movie "Luca" about the power that comes from NAMING that inner critic.

94: Feel Helpless? Just Help One Aug 23, 2021

Show notes

The ladies are back for another new episode! Join DeDe and Chelsea as they discuss their latest "beauties."

Many of us have heavy hearts as we watch so many in our world hurting right now, and Chelsea discusses how she wants to handle the helpless feelings that the news brings.

DeDe leads an interesting discussion about the 4 roles that are in every great story, and how we get to choose which of those roles/characters we can play in OUR lives.

Episode Links

- "Are You A Hero, Victim, Villain or Guide?" with Donald Miller

93: Everything is Figureoutable Aug 16, 2021

Show notes

"Hey Look Ma, [we] made it!!!" DeDe & Chelsea survived the summer and are kicking off the new school year with this latest episode. The ladies catch up and share their excitement at sending their kids off to school, and each discuss their families' Back-to-School "themes."

While the ladies picked these themes in hopes of inspiring, encouraging, and guiding their kids … they also work as personal reminders to THEM, and they hope that their tribe will feel the same!

Episode links - "Everything is Figureoutable: My Oprah Supersoul Session" by Marie Forleo

- "Everything is Figureoutable" book by Marie Forleo

92: Look for the Deer Running Through the Waves Jul 26, 2021

Show notes

On today's new episode DeDe & Chelsea begin with a re-cap of their time on Catalina Island with a group of 100 teenage girls! (Spoiler alert: They survived … and it was awesome!)

Chelsea then shares a continuation of her beauty from last episode (about resilience), and focuses more on how to help the YOUTH today become more resilient and prepared to face challenges. She explains what a "cobra effect" is and lists some tips we can all use to build that all-so-important resilience in our kids.

DeDe's beauty is an *actual* physical beauty she saw at camp, and she relates how that beautiful moment she witnessed reminder her that the impossible is possible. She goes on to recount some lessons she learned at camp and the importance of the moments that reconnect us with ourselves.

Episode notes:

"Resilience - Spiritual Armor for Today's Youth" by Elder Lynn G. Robbins

"Building Resilience: Eight Tips for Parents" by Wendy Ulrich and Lyle Burrup

"Resilience guide for parents and teachers" by the American Psychological Association

91: The Virtue of Resilience Jul 12, 2021

Show notes

DeDe & Chelsea are checking in on the "tribe" with this brand new episode! They hope everyone is enjoying their summer - with lots of family, sun and fun!

Raise your hand if you ever think, "there is not enough TIME!" During this episode DeDe discusses how she is trying to make friends with "time," and shares how easy it is to blame time … when the real problem might be what we are DOING with our time.

Chelsea shares one powerful lesson she learned from her cancer battle, and how important it is to build up the "virtue of resilience" in our lives. She discusses how resilience is the immune system of the human spirit, and the importance of strengthening that immune system in order to withstand other trials coming our way.

Episode Links:

Resilience: Hard-Won Wisdom for Living a Better Life by Eric Greitens

90: Hold Fast to Your Non-Negotiables Jun 21, 2021

Show notes

DeDe and Chelsea have their latest "beauties" all ready to share with you on this new episode! Come listen in and be inspired.

Chelsea has been dying to introduce their listeners to the concept of being a "Lazy Genius" (from Kendra Adachi's best-selling book, "The Lazy Genius Way.") She describes her "beauty" as being a more tangible follow up to "judging your juggle" (from Episode 88) and shares ways she has implemented some of the principles Kendra teaches about being a "genius about things that matter, and lazy about the things that don't."

On this episode DeDe tells the listeners she felt like she was on the "struggle bus" for the first few weeks of summer. She then shares a beautiful thought about holding on and safeguarding the "non-negotiables" in her life … no matter how hard it can be, and how that gave her purpose and strength.

Episode Links

- Lazy Genius website

- Lazy Genius podcast

- Lazy Genius instagram

89: Welcome to Jurassic Park! Jun 07, 2021

Show notes

DeDe & Chelsea have summer on-the-brain as they share their beauties on this new episode. Both ladies agree that (for a lot of reasons) this summer already feels "different" … it's not the shut-down summer of COVID 2020, and it's not like summers of past years. But, they are both ready to tackle this summer head-on.

Chelsea shares a beauty that she is using to give her permission to "decline what doesn't align" with what her goals and wishes are for her family this summer. Part of that is saying "no" to some good opportunities, and part of that is reminding herself of the blessings that came from a slow summer last year.

DeDe compares her upcoming summer to being in "Jurassic Park!" :) She also shares the best ways to "outrun a dinosaur" (or in her case … survive summer!) Our listeners will want to hear these great reminders - no matter what your summer is looking like.

Come and listen in!!! We love our tribe and welcome any feedback and comments.

88: Judge Your Juggle May 24, 2021

Show notes

DeDe and Chelsea are back from a small hiatus and are bringing some "beauties" your way! Before they get into those beauties they check in on their BASICS + BALANCE. Are you in a transition right now as summer starts? It's a great time to re-evaluate yourself!

On this episode DeDe relates some wonderful lessons we can learn from whales, and reminds us that everything WHALE be okay. Chelsea shares a juggling metaphor she heard, and encourages us to prioritize the glass balls we are juggling over the plastic balls that are okay to drop.

87: You are Contagious May 03, 2021

Show notes

DeDe and Chelsea have an exciting "catch up" to share with their listeners, and then get right into their "beauties" for the week.

Chelsea explains how she tries to preserve and "bottle up" the small wins, and how that especially helps during the hard times.

DeDe reminds us that we are all "contagious"... our attitude, our body language, and more.

Episode Links:

Drops of Awesome by Kathryn Thompson

Ted Talk: "You Are Contagious" by Vanessa Van Edwards

86: Meet Katie Apr 26, 2021

Show notes

Do you remember what you were doing on Day 1 of the pandemic? Well, our special guest Katie was in the hospital having her first baby!

Katie is a ray of light and exudes so much joy. She not only shares her experience of having a newborn during the pandemic, but also her positive outlook on life and lessons that she's learned.

DeDe and Chelsea both agree this episode is a MUST-LISTEN! They were amazed by Katie's attitude and spirit.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Optimistically Overwhelmed

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected