What if overwhelm wasn’t a sign of failure, but a trickster blocking the easier way to live your life?

In this episode, I share my personal journey from burnout to creating The Gentle Rebellion Against Overwhelm. We’ll explore how to gently—but firmly—say no to the pressure and yes to the clarity, energy, and joy that come from listening to yourself.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why there’s nothing wrong with you—it’s overwhelm.
• How overwhelm blocks the easier, more joyful ways forward.
• The simple yet powerful shift that changes everything: letting your body and heart support your mind.
• Why the rebellion needs to be gentle—and how that makes all the difference.

Join the Gentle Rebellion:

• Sign up for the free live workshop on January 5th. Let’s start 2025 with clarity and ease.
• Find more tools and resources here.

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• 🎧 The One Minute Marke: Need a quick reset from overwhelm? Download my free one-minute audio here: The One Minute Marke.
• Welcome to the Overwhelm is Optional Podcast
• This is the podcast for big-hearted, highly driven professionals who want their life back.
• Each week, we explore ways to gently rebel against the idea that overwhelm and exhaustion are just the price you pay for success. You don’t have to push through—it’s time to work with ease, reclaim your energy, and create the life you want.
• 💡 Meet Heidi Marke
  I’m Heidi, a Coach, Teacher, Podcaster, and Author. Having painfully burned out—losing my career, confidence, health, and financial stability—I discovered a better way. Now, I quietly lead The Gentle Rebellion, helping you to:
  1. Stop pushing through overwhelm.
  2. Redefine success on your own terms.
  3. Reclaim your time, energy, and life.
• More Resources to Support You:
  🌿 Learn more about my work: www.heidimarke.co.uk.
  🎧 Curious about my free audio? Try it here: The One Minute Marke.
• 📚 My Book:
  Overwhelm...