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Optimistically Overwhelmed

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by DeDe and Chelsea

5.0(88 reviews)

156 episodes

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Podcast Overview

Let's face it, "adulting" is hard. Whether you are a single, independent woman, married with kids or anything in between, the daily juggle can be pretty overwhelming! When quitting is not an option, what is a woman to do? How do we find joy in the juggle? How do we stay optimistic in an overwhelming world? It's simple, find your tribe. DeDe and Chelsea have been friends since they were in 4th grade and even though so many years have passed they can still belly laugh, cry and encourage each other. So, if you can relate to being overwhelmed, need some perspective and are simply interested in hearing real women share their stories ... then we invite you to sit down and listen in.

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December 16, 2025

155: "It's a Wonderful Life!"

Join DeDe and Chelsea for another new episode! DeDe is in the holiday mood and shares a beautiful lesson she's learned from a classic holiday film. She discusses choosing joy, embracing the mess, and how to be huge! Chelsea shares lesson she and her family learned from a recent road trip, and the connection that can come from grandparents sharing stories and life lessons. She also shares practical advice she heard about how grandparents can foster great relationships, and the positive effect intergenerational relationships can have on everyone. The ladies hope you have a wonderful holiday season, and they will see you again in the New Year! Go Shine Bright!

December 9, 2025

154: Never Admire Quietly

Join in and listen as DeDe & Chelsea chat about their latest "beauties!" Chelsea is a people-watcher … a people-observer, and in this episode shares some examples she's observed lately of people who genuinely give others verbal praise. The ladies discuss how great it feels to receive compliments - especially from strangers, and Chelsea reminds us all that we have an endless supply of encouragements … so use them! In this episode DeDe shares a positive mantra and experience she learned from Awesome with Allison. She gets real with the feeling we've ALL had before of feeling like we don't belong or that we are the only one that struggles. DeDe then teaches us a great mantra to repeat to ourselves before we walk into different situations. Thank you for joining the ladies this week… they're so happy to have you in their "tribe" of listeners!

December 2, 2025

153: Find a Third Place

Happy December to our Optimistically Overwhelmed tribe! DeDe and Chelsea hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with family and friends. Thank you for tuning in for another new episode this week. DeDe starts things off by describing our role in other's life as being a "spotter" for those that are "lifting" heavy weights. She shares how hard (and exhausting!) it can be to cheer on, to watch the lifter struggle under the weight, and to hold back ourselves from grabbing the weights. DeDe wants all of these spotters, who have to "lift the lifter," to know that we see them and they are doing amazing. Next on the episode Chelsea shares something she read about having a place (outside of our home and work) to build a community, and how in our modern day we often turn to screens instead. She compares the values of Americans from decades ago (who had that community) to the values today and the ladies discuss what a "third place" might look like for them and if they think it would help American values increase instead of decline. Have a great week, and don't forget to go "shine bright!"

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What is Optimistically Overwhelmed?: Let's face it, "adulting" is hard. Whether you are a single, independent woman, married with kids or anything in between, the daily juggle can be pretty overwhelming! When quitting is not an option, what is a woman to do? How do we find joy in the juggle? How do we stay optimistic in an overwhelming world? It's simple, find your tribe.

DeDe and Chelsea have been friends since they were in 4th grade and even though so many years have passed they can still belly laugh, cry and encourage each other. So, if you can relate to being overwhelmed, need some perspective and are simply interested in hearing real women share their stories ... then we invite you to sit down and listen in.
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