Optimistically Overwhelmed
Episodes
55: Beauty Hunters
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hooray!! The gang is back together! Even though DeDe, Jamie and Chelsea are smack dab in the middle of Summer Break, the ladies wanted to do a quick c...
54: LIVIN' ON A PRAYER
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now, more than ever, we need an anthem. Graduation season is upon us, Stay-At-Home orders are being extended while others are being lifted... So, what...
53: Be Kind
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
DeDe, Jamie and Chelsea do a quick check-in before they share some more of the incredible voice memos they've received over the last few weeks. And as...
52: Courage to Continue
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's official. We have all lost track of what day it is. Time? Ha! Forget about it. If you are reading this and feel like you are teetering on the edg...
51: Feel it ALL
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Tribe has spoken, Friends! The ladies asked for your stories of how you are handling this new "pandemic normal" and, WOW, did you answer! DeDe, Ja...
50: Look For The Ladybugs
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's the 50th episode!! Can you believe it?! Join DeDe, Jamie and Chelsea while they get sentimental and reflect on this beautiful tribe that has been...
49: Meet Denise
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We cannot WAIT for you to "meet" Denise because we all could use a little "Vitamin D" in our lives … especially now! Denise is one of our favorite...
48: Purpose in the Hard
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join DeDe and Chelsea for their (first) interview with Riely where they discuss finding "Purpose in the Hard." After 47 episodes we hit our first te...
47: Run The Mile You Are In
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
DeDe, Chelsea and (special guest!) Riely examine more ways to find our purpose during this Coronavirus trial. Riely shares with us her mantra to "...
46: Peace in the Pause
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
All of our lives have turned upside-down because of the Coronavirus. Our lives might feel like they are on "pause." Join DeDe & Chelsea as they di...
45: We're In This Together... 6 Feet Apart
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Take a break from the relentless Coronavirus news cycle and get your weekly dose of OPTIMISM! Doctors orders, because we all need this more than ever,...
44: Joy in Motherhood
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
DeDe and Chelsea team up to talk about something near and dear to their hearts … Motherhood! They discuss how to find JOY in all of the stages of ...
43: Lift Where You Stand
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie & DeDe are starting off the episode with some exciting news! Something they have always hoped for is finally happening and they can't wait to sh...
42: Love Is In The Airwaves (Encore Episode)
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Encore Episode of our Valentine's Day special. The girls LOVE this LOVE episode so much, they wanted to share it again. "What does 'Love' mean to ...
41: Groundhog Day
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Well, friends.. Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow this year, so it looks like Spring is going to be here before you know it! DeDe and Jamie are...
40: Dear Mamba
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As natives to Southern California, Jamie and DeDe were devastated by the tragic loss of their local hero Kobe Bryant, his beautiful daughter Gianna an...
39: Finding A Happy Medium
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
DeDe is here to talk about one of her goals this year, becoming friends with technology. Being a mom to four kids with access to tablets and cell phon...
38: Listen To The Music
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
DeDe and Jamie are talking about lots of stuff on today's episode.. resolutions, setting goals, making lists, why DeDe hates a budget, subway performe...
37: Clear Eyes and Full Hearts
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Jamie & DeDe are back from spending the holidays with each of their families and they sure have missed being on the mic! It is a new y...
36: An Attitude of Gratitude
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
DeDe and Jamie are feeling #BLESSED after this wonderful Thanksgiving break, and they are talking all about gratitude. Gratitude turns what we have in...
35: Making Friends With Ourselves
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie & DeDe are continuing the topic of staying healthy and/or being our best selves, and this episode's focus is on mental health. And as luck would...
34: Health Is The Ultimate Wealth
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the Holidays in full swing (DeDe's Christmas tree has been up for over a week now), Jamie & DeDe are starting to talk about all the things they a...
33: We Are Peacemakers
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are 7.7 billion people currently on the planet Earth. All of us different and unique in our own way. Jamie & DeDe are on a mission to convert ev...
32: Meet Gabe
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gabe is here to remind all of us that ANYTHING is possible. He may have been born without arms and legs, but he is the true definition of limitless! H...
31: Life, A Balancing Act
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Friends, the days are long and the years are short. On today's episode, DeDe and Jamie are on the desperate search to find that balance in their lives...
30: Meet Johnny
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
DeDe & Jamie always dreamed of having Johnny on the podcast, and they can't believe the moment is finally here. Today you meet a true Warrior, friends...
29: We Are Warriors
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has felt it at some point. The fear, the worry and the doubt that can cripple us in our daily lives. Well, DeDe & Jamie are here to remind yo...
28: Shine Bright Like A Diamond
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The microphones are powered up, and so are DeDe and Jamie on today's episode. It's been said before that happy people shine brighter, and the ladies c...
27: Meet Mikey
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
DeDe & Jamie are beyond excited for today's episode! They are catching up with the hilarious, Mikey Day, writer and cast member on "Saturday Night Liv...
26. Falling Into The Present
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie and DeDe are sharing a very important message today about how to stay present in your daily lives. Fall is here, also known as DeDe's favorite s...
25. We are... BACK!
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Well, friends, Summer is over and the ladies are SO excited to get back on the mic! They might have a catchy new jingle and a new introduction, but th...
24: You Are Made For More
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie, A.K.A. the Taylor Swift of Podcasts, is not holding back on today's episode. She is finally here to share some of her hilarious dating stories....
23: Meet Lindsay K.
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie is excited to have another single independent woman on the show.. Lindsay is here to share how she isn't giving up on love and how she stays opt...
22: Meet Bernie
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the thing, friends. Life is dark and messy. It's complicated and full of lots of unexpected turns. But we cannot do this crazy ride alone. Bern...
21: The Power of Positivity
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, it's just the Dynamic Duo in the studio. DeDe and Jamie are catching up on life and talking all things positivity. DeDe attended a paren...
20: Meet Amber
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is going to PUMP YOU UP! DeDe and Jamie are in the studio with Amber, founder of Biceps After Babies and host of the awesome podcast, Bic...
19: Who Runs The World? MOMS!!
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of Mother's Day, DeDe and Jamie are so excited to finally get their most favorite women on the microphones, their moms! Julie is here t...
18: Meet Rach
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie and DeDe are catching up with their pal, Rach, who they have known since their early teens. Back when you were cool if you had your own landline...
17: Meet Thomas
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
DeDe is head over heels for today's guest, Thomas. He is a Fire Captain and also happens to be her husband, so Jamie had a blast 'third wheeling' it w...
16: Meet Alexia
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Opa!" DeDe and Jamie had the BEST time with Alexia! She had the ladies cracking up talking about how she snagged her handsome hubby and other hilario...
15: Meet Melinda
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The "Teenager Whisperer" is here to help DeDe on her quest to understand the inner workings of the adolescent mind, and Jamie learned so much about he...
14: Meet Rachael
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
DeDe and Jamie are heading to the Final Frontier on today's episode. Rachael is a military wife, currently stationed in Alaska, and she is sharing a b...
13: Meet Christina
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Professor is in! DeDe and Jamie are all ears on today's episode as Christina teaches an important life lesson. What can we do to make ourselves a ...
12: What's Wrong With Being Confident?
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Optimistic Duo is here to remind you to stand tall, walk proud and brush those shoulders off! DeDe and Jamie have had such great feedback from the...
11: Meet Tif
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
DeDe and Jamie have quite the episode for you! DeDe is introducing her good friend Tif to help shed some light on all the stigmas surrounding Mental H...
10: Meet Lindsay
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsay is here to share her incredible story with DeDe and Jamie. Just like Mama Gump always said to Forrest, "Life is like a box of chocolates, you ...
9: Meet Azya
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, DeDe and Jamie introduce you to Azya, one of the happiest humans on Earth. She offers up some great advice on projecting positivity i...
8: A Change Is Gonna Come
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
DeDe and Jamie are keeping up with the cool kids on this episode and reflecting on their "10 Year Challenges". DeDe shares how much she has grown and ...
7: Love Is In The Airwaves
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For their first ever Valentine's Day special, the girls are on a quest for answers. "What does 'Love' mean to you? How does love motivate you in your ...
6: Meet Riely
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
DeDe and Jamie sit down with this beautiful woman to hear an amazing lesson in positivity and patience! On the surface Riely's life may seem perfect, ...
5: Meet Renee
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
DeDe and Jamie get down to the "nitty gritty" with their pal, Renee. A wife and mother to five gorgeous humans, who also works 30 hours a week. She to...
4: Meet Chelsea
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
DeDe and Jamie are here to introduce you to one of their most favorite humans on the planet, Chelsea. They have been friends for 20+ years, and have b...
3: Brillant in The Basics
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, DeDe and Jamie take a time out from the interviews to sit down and discuss a tangible tip that has helped them find balance in their ...
2: Meet DeDe
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie turns the table on DeDe on this episode to ask her how she keeps it all together! Being a mother of a middle schooler through a preschooler, how...
1: Meet Jamie
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is dating like in 2019? And what in the world is a Spinster?! DeDe puts Jamie in the hot seat in this episode to ask all the hard hitting questio...
Meet your new BFF's!
20 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
DeDe, the Mom Machine, and Jamie, the Spinster dive into their very first episode! Come see how two opposite humans can be cheerleaders for each other...