The Overwhelm Epidemic: Why Doing More Isn't the Answer

In this episode of We'll Be OK, Heather gets real about the modern epidemic of exhaustion. From sunrise routines and protein goals to supplements, workouts, social media advice, work demands, family responsibilities, and endless "life hacks," it can feel like we're running a race we never signed up for.Heather shares her own struggle with overwhelm, how an obsession with pickleball landed her on crutches, and the surprising lesson she learned about balance, boundaries, and the pressure to constantly improve ourselves.Rather than adding one more thing to your to-do list, Heather offers a simple practice that takes less than 30 seconds and can help you reconnect with what actually matters.If you've ever felt exhausted by the very things that are supposed to make your life better, this conversation is for you.In This Episode: Why modern self-improvement can become another source of stress  The hidden cost of trying to optimize every area of life  How Heather's pickleball obsession became a lesson in balance  Why overwhelm often leads us to make choices that don't serve us  The power of identifying one word that represents how you want to feel  A simple framework for navigating stress, transitions, and daily life  How to stop spiraling and create more peace without adding more tasks