feed03.fireside.fm Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:38:01 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Overcommitted https://overcommitted.fireside.fm Mon, 24 Jul 2023 11:38:01 -0400 Have you ever felt yourself drowning in projects, activities, and responsibilities? Sometimes we don’t know how to say “no,” and we find ourselves overcommitted. In this 4-part podcast, author and CatholicTV host Rachel Balducci offers practical tips for how to prioritize your commitments, adjust your expectations, and find peace and joy amidst a full life. en-us © 2026 Grexly episodic Cut Chaos and Find Balance Grexly Have you ever felt yourself drowning in projects, activities, and responsibilities? Sometimes we don’t know how to say “no,” and we find ourselves overcommitted. In this 4-part podcast, author and CatholicTV host Rachel Balducci offers practical tips for how to prioritize your commitments, adjust your expectations, and find peace and joy amidst a full life. false Catholic lifestyle Grexly team@grexly.com 4: Vocation, FOMO, and Letting Go https://overcommitted.fireside.fm/4 cf604451-ebf0-4a04-ba36-5b13244e6737 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0400 team@grexly.com (Grexly) full Grexly Whether you are in a permanent state of life or are still discerning your vocation, God is present in every moment of your life; both the exciting moments and the mundane ones. Rachel shares about the moment when she truly realized that God was at work in her marriage and began to trust that this was her path to sanctity. She also talks about how FOMO (the fear of missing out) can cause us to overcommit. If we open our clenched fists and let go of what we imagine our life should look like, God can give us the far greater gift of the life he wants for us. (Hint: that life is one of peace and joy, not anxiety and stress!) 24:04 false Whether you are in a permanent state of life or are still discerning your vocation, God is present in every moment of your life; both the exciting moments and the mundane ones. Rachel shares about the moment when she truly realized that God was at work in her marriage and began to trust that this was her path to sanctity. She also talks about how FOMO (the fear of missing out) can cause us to overcommit. If we open our clenched fists and let go of what we imagine our life should look like, God can give us the far greater gift of the life he wants for us. (Hint: that life is one of peace and joy, not anxiety and stress!)

Marriage: A Path to Sanctity: https://scepterpublishers.org/products/marriage-a-path-to-sanctity

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Marriage: A Path to Sanctity: https://scepterpublishers.org/products/marriage-a-path-to-sanctity

]]> Whether you are in a permanent state of life or are still discerning your vocation, God is present in every moment of your life; both the exciting moments and the mundane ones. Rachel shares about the moment when she truly realized that God was at work in her marriage and began to trust that this was her path to sanctity. She also talks about how FOMO (the fear of missing out) can cause us to overcommit. If we open our clenched fists and let go of what we imagine our life should look like, God can give us the far greater gift of the life he wants for us. (Hint: that life is one of peace and joy, not anxiety and stress!)

Marriage: A Path to Sanctity: https://scepterpublishers.org/products/marriage-a-path-to-sanctity

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/YsZAhQEs+yaZP9wNs ]]> 3: Practical Calendar Tips https://overcommitted.fireside.fm/3 794a8b56-042e-408f-856f-d8dd5d903347 Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0400 team@grexly.com (Grexly) full Grexly What is the fruit in your life? If it’s anxiety and exhaustion, something needs to change. In this episode Rachel offers some practical tips for how to craft your calendar, set boundaries, and find little ways to make your schedule less crazy. She emphasizes the necessity of being gentle with yourself and adjusting your expectations, especially if you’re going through a difficult season. 27:51 false What is the fruit in your life? If it’s anxiety and exhaustion, something needs to change. In this episode Rachel offers some practical tips for how to craft your calendar, set boundaries, and find little ways to make your schedule less crazy. She emphasizes the necessity of being gentle with yourself and adjusting your expectations, especially if you’re going through a difficult season.

This 4-part series takes you through the concepts in Rachel's book, Overcommitted: Cut Chaos and Find Balance. Learn more about the book here: https://bookstore.wau.org/Overcommitted-Cut-Chaos-and-Find-Balance-P403.aspx

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This 4-part series takes you through the concepts in Rachel's book, Overcommitted: Cut Chaos and Find Balance. Learn more about the book here: https://bookstore.wau.org/Overcommitted-Cut-Chaos-and-Find-Balance-P403.aspx

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This 4-part series takes you through the concepts in Rachel's book, Overcommitted: Cut Chaos and Find Balance. Learn more about the book here: https://bookstore.wau.org/Overcommitted-Cut-Chaos-and-Find-Balance-P403.aspx

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/YsZAhQEs+A4Z8xEe1 ]]> 2: Your Worth Is Not in What You Can Do https://overcommitted.fireside.fm/2 8aabb249-e059-4e2d-b4de-8602ab29c2b3 Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0400 team@grexly.com (Grexly) full Grexly When you put your identity in the activities you do, or you measure your worth by what you can accomplish, you’ll likely end up overcommitted, confused, and lacking peace. Rachel reminds us that the core truth of our existence is that we are God’s beloved ones. She shares stories from difficult seasons in her own life, including a time when she was on bed rest for weeks. When we realize that we are worthy because of who we are and not what we do, there’s less pressure to fill our calendars with an overwhelming amount of activities. Rachel gives some practical advice about how to start living this way. 25:21 false When you put your identity in the activities you do, or you measure your worth by what you can accomplish, you’ll likely end up overcommitted, confused, and lacking peace. Rachel reminds us that the core truth of our existence is that we are God’s beloved ones. She shares stories from difficult seasons in her own life, including a time when she was on bed rest for weeks. When we realize that we are worthy because of who we are and not what we do, there’s less pressure to fill our calendars with an overwhelming amount of activities. Rachel gives some practical advice about how to start living this way.

Throughout the series Rachel will take you through concepts outlined in her book Overcommitted: Cut Chaos and Find Balance. Learn more about the book here: https://bookstore.wau.org/Overcommitted-Cut-Chaos-and-Find-Balance-P403.aspx

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Throughout the series Rachel will take you through concepts outlined in her book Overcommitted: Cut Chaos and Find Balance. Learn more about the book here: https://bookstore.wau.org/Overcommitted-Cut-Chaos-and-Find-Balance-P403.aspx

]]> When you put your identity in the activities you do, or you measure your worth by what you can accomplish, you’ll likely end up overcommitted, confused, and lacking peace. Rachel reminds us that the core truth of our existence is that we are God’s beloved ones. She shares stories from difficult seasons in her own life, including a time when she was on bed rest for weeks. When we realize that we are worthy because of who we are and not what we do, there’s less pressure to fill our calendars with an overwhelming amount of activities. Rachel gives some practical advice about how to start living this way.

Throughout the series Rachel will take you through concepts outlined in her book Overcommitted: Cut Chaos and Find Balance. Learn more about the book here: https://bookstore.wau.org/Overcommitted-Cut-Chaos-and-Find-Balance-P403.aspx

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/YsZAhQEs+aWO0uU4S ]]> 1: Get Off the Treadmill and Be the Beloved https://overcommitted.fireside.fm/1 afc788a4-b439-45fe-8bc4-d1d44b7c6b0a Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0400 team@grexly.com (Grexly) full Grexly Does your life ever feel like it's a treadmill that never turns off? Often, we say yes to things and fill our schedules because we feel like we need to prove our value. But then we find ourselves overwhelmed and burnt out. In the first episode of this 4-part series, Rachel Balducci talks about the moment she realized she needed to learn how to set boundaries, say no, and take back control of her calendar. Rachel emphasizes the importance of seeing ourselves through God’s eyes and knowing we are His beloved so that we can live our best lives. 24:10 false Does your life ever feel like it's a treadmill that never turns off? Often, we say yes to things and fill our schedules because we feel like we need to prove our value. But then we find ourselves overwhelmed and burnt out. In the first episode of this 4-part series, Rachel Balducci talks about the moment she realized she needed to learn how to set boundaries, say no, and take back control of her calendar. Rachel emphasizes the importance of seeing ourselves through God’s eyes and knowing we are His beloved so that we can live our best lives.

Throughout the series Rachel will take you through concepts outlined in her book Overcommitted: Cut Chaos and Find Balance. Learn more about the book here: https://bookstore.wau.org/Overcommitted-Cut-Chaos-and-Find-Balance-P403.aspx

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Throughout the series Rachel will take you through concepts outlined in her book Overcommitted: Cut Chaos and Find Balance. Learn more about the book here: https://bookstore.wau.org/Overcommitted-Cut-Chaos-and-Find-Balance-P403.aspx

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Throughout the series Rachel will take you through concepts outlined in her book Overcommitted: Cut Chaos and Find Balance. Learn more about the book here: https://bookstore.wau.org/Overcommitted-Cut-Chaos-and-Find-Balance-P403.aspx

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