Life By Design With Angela Weiss

Angela Weiss
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Life by design with Angela Weiss is a mental health and intentional living podcast exploring healing, relationships, burnout, faith, and personal growth. Hosted by Angela Weiss, MSN, APRN, FNP – C, PMHMNP – BC. Heal deeply. Grow boldly. Live intentionally.

  1. Sep 27

    When You Can Feel Something Shifting, but You Can’t See It Yet Episode 75

    Have you ever felt like something in your life was shifting—even though you couldn't explain what was changing? Nothing has happened yet. There isn't a clear answer, an obvious open door, or a detailed plan from God. You simply know that something feels different. In today's Sunday faith episode of Life by Design, Angie talks about what it means to trust God when you can't see the next chapter. On the eve of leaving for Germany and just days before turning 50, Angie reflects on what it feels like to stand between where you've been and wherever God may be leading you next. As she prepares to walk through places connected to her father's and grandparents' lives, she's reminded that the people who came before us also lived their stories without knowing how the next chapter would unfold. Through four powerful moments in Scripture, we look at how people in biblical times faced the same uncertainty we experience today. Abraham left home without knowing exactly where God was taking him. The Israelites stood at the Red Sea with an army behind them and no visible road ahead. Joseph endured betrayal, imprisonment, and years of uncertainty without knowing how God would eventually redeem his story. And after Jesus' crucifixion, His followers experienced the darkness of Saturday without knowing what Sunday morning would bring. We know how those stories end. They didn't. And that's an important reminder for us because we don't know how our stories end either. You haven't read next month yet. You haven't read next year. You haven't met everyone you're still going to meet. You don't know which doors will open, which prayers will be answered differently than you expected, or how God may use the things you've already survived. Maybe faith isn't having the entire map. Maybe faith is simply trusting God enough to take the next step. Hebrews 11:8 — Abraham obeyed God's call and went, even though he did not know where he was going. Exodus 14:13–14 — Israel stood before the Red Sea with no visible way forward and was reminded that the Lord would fight for them. Genesis 50:20 — Joseph looked back on what had been intended for evil and recognized God's ability to redeem it for good. John 20:1 — Mary arrived at the tomb while it was still dark, not yet understanding what God had already done. What is the next faithful step in front of me? You don't have to figure out your entire life today. You don't have to know how the story ends. You only have to be faithful with the page you're living right now. Because the God who was faithful on every page behind you is already present on every page ahead of you. Life by Design with Angela Weiss Faith. Healing. Growth. Becoming who God created you to be. Scriptures in This EpisodeA Question to Carry With You This Week

  2. Sep 22

    When Every Word Out of Your Mouth is No- Episode 74

    In this episode of Life by Design, Angie talks about the days when motherhood feels like one long string of “no,” “stop,” “put that down,” and “don’t hit your brother.” If you have ever gotten to the end of the day and wondered whether you said anything kind to your kids, this episode is for you. Angie breaks down what can be happening underneath the constant correcting—overstimulation, exhaustion, anxiety, stress, hormones, mental load, and simply trying to manage too much at once. She also talks about why children still need boundaries, why fewer words can sometimes work better in the middle of a meltdown, and why repair matters more than perfection. You do not have to handle every moment perfectly to be a good mom. This episode is a reminder that your kids are more than their behavior, and so are you. You are allowed to be tired. You are allowed to say no. You are allowed to have a rough day and come back, apologize, reconnect, and try again tomorrow. Your kids do not need a perfect mom. They need a real one who keeps showing up, keeps loving them, and keeps starting over.

  3. Sep 15

    You're Not A Bad Mom, You're Drowning - Episode 73

    If you’ve ever sat in your car because you needed five more minutes before walking into the house, cried in the shower, felt like all you do is correct your kids, or wondered why you seem to be failing at motherhood, this episode is for you. In this episode of Life by Design, I’m talking about the side of motherhood we don’t see enough of—the exhaustion, guilt, overstimulation, financial stress, marriage stress, resentment, self-doubt, and those moments when you don’t want to die, you just want to disappear for a little while because you are so tired of being needed. We’re also talking about why social media can make motherhood feel lonelier than it already is, why loving your children deeply does not mean you have to love every moment of parenting, and why feeling overwhelmed is not the same thing as being a bad mom. This is the beginning of a deeper series I’ll be sharing over the next couple of months about real motherhood: yelling, guilt, shame, marriage, losing yourself, wanting a break, needing a village, and learning how to recognize when you are not failing—you are simply carrying too much. If you’re listening while driving to work, folding laundry, cleaning the kitchen, or sitting in the pickup line because that is the only time you have for yourself right now, you are exactly who I made this episode for. You are not alone. And you do not have to keep proving how strong you are by carrying everything by yourself. In this episode, we talk about: Why overwhelmed moms often mistake exhaustion for failureThe guilt that seems to come with every part of motherhoodWanting to “check out” versus wanting to dieCrying in the shower, driveway, or closet because you need somewhere to fall apartWhy social media highlights can distort how we see our own livesFeeling like you are failing your children, your husband, and yourselfWhy women need support from other women, especially moms farther down the roadWhy motherhood can be both the most rewarding and most painful role of your lifeThe importance of getting help before you completely break downPlease remember: This podcast is for education, encouragement, and general informational purposes only. It does not establish a provider-patient relationship and is not a substitute for individualized medical or mental health care. If you are having thoughts of suicide, self-harm, wishing you would not wake up, or feeling unable to keep yourself safe, call or text 988 in the United States or seek immediate emergency care. If this episode made you think of another mom, send it to her. Sometimes the most powerful thing we can say to another woman is simply: I see you. I thought of you. You are not alone. Follow Life by Design so you don’t miss the rest of this motherhood series.

  4. Sep 13

    You Don't Need the Whole Plan - Episode 72

    In Episode 72 of Life by Design with Angela Weiss: Sunday Faith Edition, Angela Weiss explores the pressure to know the entire plan and the faith required to trust God with the next step. Through Scripture, prayer, and personal reflection, this episode offers encouragement for seasons of uncertainty, waiting, transition, and unanswered questions. You don’t need to understand everything today. God provides the light, grace, and strength needed for the step in front of you. Keywords: faith, trusting God, next step, uncertainty, waiting on God, Christian encouragement, spiritual growth, prayer, God’s plan, life transitions, purpose, courage, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 119:105, Isaiah 41:10, Romans 8:28, Psalm 37:23

  5. Sep 8

    Episode is 71: The Life You Want Tomorrow Is Being Built by the Choices You Make Today

    We all have things we want to change, but are our everyday choices moving us toward that life—or keeping us where we are? In this episode, Angela talks honestly about aligning your habits with the future you want across your health, finances, relationships, and dreams. You don’t have to change everything overnight. You simply need to make the next choice differently. Explore Angela’s books at Angela Weiss’s author page.

  6. Sep 3

    Episode 70 — The Perimenopause Conversation, Part 3: Okay… What Can We Actually Do About It?

    You know what perimenopause is. You know hormones can affect your mood, sleep, body, brain, and relationships. Now the big question: What can we actually do about it? In Part 3 of The Perimenopause Conversation, we’re talking about real treatment options and practical ways to feel better. In this episode: Hot flashes and night sweatsSleep problemsAnxiety, depression, and mood changesBrain fogHormone therapyNonhormonal medication optionsVaginal dryness, painful sex, and urinary symptomsWeight and body changesStrength training, nutrition, and alcoholSupplements and menopause marketingHow to prepare for your healthcare appointmentWhy treatment should be individualizedThe biggest takeaway? You do not get extra points for suffering. Perimenopause is common, but that doesn’t mean you have to quietly push through years of insomnia, anxiety, hot flashes, painful sex, or feeling like you’ve somehow become a stranger in your own body. There are options. And you don’t necessarily have to wait until your periods completely stop before talking with your provider about treatment. If you’ve been thinking, “I just don’t feel like myself anymore,” this episode is for you. Episode 67 — Part 1: Wait… Is This Perimenopause?Episode 69 — Part 2: When Hormones Affect Your Mental HealthEpisode 70 — Part 3: Okay… What Can We Actually Do About It? My upcoming book, Hot, Tired, and Slightly Unhinged, is taking this conversation even further. It’s a funny, honest, practical look at perimenopause and menopause—including hormones, mental health, sleep, brain fog, body changes, sex, relationships, and those moments when you walk into a room and have absolutely no clue why you’re there. More coming soon. Follow Life by Design so you don’t miss upcoming episodes. If this series helped you, share it with another woman who keeps saying: “I don’t know what is happening to me.” Sometimes good information makes the whole experience feel a little less confusing. Instagram: @AngelaWeissAuthorFacebook: Life by Design PressAuthor Website:https://authors.tertulia.com/angelaweissauthor-drafterher4xo You can also find my books on Amazon. Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for general educational and informational purposes only and does not create a clinician-patient relationship. It is not individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always talk with your own qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing medication, supplements, hormone therapy, or other treatment.

  7. Sep 1

    EPISODE 69 — THE PERIMENOPAUSE CONVERSATION, PART 2: WHEN HORMONES AFFECT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

    What happens when perimenopause affects more than your menstrual cycle? For many women, the first noticeable signs aren’t hot flashes. They’re anxiety, irritability, panic attacks, disrupted sleep, depression, brain fog, worsening ADHD symptoms, louder OCD symptoms, or dramatic mood changes before a period. In Part Two of The Perimenopause Conversation, Angela explores how fluctuating hormones may interact with the brain, mood, sleep, cognition, stress response, and existing mental health conditions. She also explains why we shouldn’t blame every midlife symptom on hormones—or dismiss a woman’s concerns simply because her laboratory results appear normal. In this episode, we discuss: • Why anxiety or panic may appear for the first time during perimenopause• How sleep disruption can create a domino effect throughout your mental health• Why irritability may involve biology, exhaustion, stress, and emotional overload• The different ways depression can appear• Why ADHD symptoms may become more noticeable in midlife• How hormonal changes, stress, and sleep deprivation may intensify OCD symptoms• The importance of recognizing PMS and PMDD patterns• Other medical, psychiatric, and lifestyle factors worth evaluating• How cycle and symptom tracking can help identify meaningful patterns• Questions to bring to your healthcare provider• Why women deserve thoughtful, individualized care instead of dismissal Perimenopause does not cause every mental health symptom experienced during midlife—but hormonal changes can be an important part of the picture. NEXT IN THE SERIES Come back Thursday for Episode 70, Part Three of The Perimenopause Conversation: Okay… What Can We Actually Do About It? We’ll discuss lifestyle changes, sleep, exercise, nutrition, alcohol, hormone therapy, nonhormonal options, medications that may be considered for certain symptoms, and vaginal and sexual health. There is no single treatment plan that is right for every woman—and there is no prize for suffering in silence. CONNECT WITH ANGELA Continue the conversation and follow Life by Design with Angela Weiss: Facebook: Life by Design PressInstagram: @AngelaWeissAuthor AUTHOR PAGE AND BOOKS Visit Angela Weiss’s author page to explore her books: https://authors.tertulia.com/angelaweiss-drafther4xo Featured titles include: • Life by Design: Building a Beautiful Life Through Intention• The Gentle Reset• Hot, Tired, and Slightly Unhinged — coming soon!! IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER This podcast is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It does not create a clinician-patient relationship and should not be considered individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your own qualified healthcare professional before beginning, stopping, or changing medication, supplements, hormone therapy, or any other treatment. Individual medical history, psychiatric history, medications, symptoms, family history, and risk factors must be considered. If you are experiencing severe depression, thoughts of harming yourself or someone else, psychosis, mania, or another urgent medical or psychiatric concern, seek immediate professional assistance. In the United States, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency department. KEYWORDS perimenopause, perimenopause mental health, hormones and mental health, perimenopause anxiety, perimenopause depression, perimenopause panic attacks, perimenopause irritability, menopause mental health, hormonal anxiety, hormonal depression, mood changes in perimenopause, perimenopause brain fog, perimenopause ADHD, ADHD in women, midlife ADHD, perimenopause OCD, intrusive thoughts, PMDD, PMS mood changes, perimenopause insomnia, sleep and anxiety, estrogen and mental health, progesterone and mood, women’s mental health, midlife mental health, menopause symptoms, hormone fluctuations, cycle tracking, symptom tracking, women’s healthcare

  8. Aug 30

    Episode 68 — Sunday Faith Edition: Don’t Put Your Life on Hold While You Wait on God

    What do you do when you’ve prayed, trusted, and still don’t know what comes next? In this Sunday Faith Edition of Life by Design, Angela Weiss talks about the difference between waiting on God and putting your life on hold while you wait. You can still dream, travel, create, laugh, love, and enjoy the life God has given you—even while carrying unanswered prayers. God doesn’t promise us all the information about tomorrow. Sometimes He gives us something better: peace for today. Keep praying. Keep trusting. Keep moving forward. Your life is happening now. Keywords: waiting on God, trusting God, unanswered prayers, Christian encouragement, Christian podcast, faith in uncertainty, God’s timing, trusting God’s plan, biblical encouragement, Christian women, prayer, faith over fear, finding peace, intentional living, spiritual growth, Sunday Faith Edition, Life by Design podcast, Angela Weiss

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Life by design with Angela Weiss is a mental health and intentional living podcast exploring healing, relationships, burnout, faith, and personal growth. Hosted by Angela Weiss, MSN, APRN, FNP – C, PMHMNP – BC. Heal deeply. Grow boldly. Live intentionally.

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