Life By Design With Angela Weiss

I Lost Monday...and Thought My Dog's Penis Fell Off: Episode 37

What happens when you lose Monday… your podcast episode doesn’t upload… your rhythms change… your plans don’t go exactly right… and life gets a little messy? Apparently… you record your Tuesday podcast after 8 PM and talk about it. In this episode, Angela gets honest about real life, changing seasons, shifting rhythms, letting go of what no longer fits, and learning that showing up matters more than getting everything perfectly right. Because sometimes growth does not look like flawless execution. Sometimes it looks like: * adjusting to a new season * changing routines * releasing pressure to do everything * laughing through unexpected chaos * continuing anyway Topics in this episode include: * losing track of Monday after a changed schedule * working, creating, writing books, and evolving rhythms * why the daily blog fit one season but may not fit this one * when life, technology, schedules, and plans do not cooperate * real life, imperfect timing, and continuing anyway * showing up over perfection * why you are not the only one who feels like you’re getting it wrong sometimes Also addressed: If you are looking for Episode 36 on Spotify or Apple Podcasts… it is not there. Technology won that round. Episode 36 is currently available on YouTube. If you have ever felt like everyone else has it together except you… this episode is for you. Because you are not the only one. You are not failing because your rhythm changed. You are not behind because a season shifted. You do not have to get everything right to keep moving forward. You just have to keep showing up. Connect with Angela: Author Page / Website / Blog: https://authors.tertulia.com/angelaweiss-drafther4xo [https://authors.tertulia.com/angelaweiss-drafther4xo] Instagram: @AngelaWeissAuthor Facebook: Life by Design Press LinkedIn: Angela Weiss Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and other podcast platforms. Explore Angela’s books on attachment, relationships, burnout, healing, grief, emotional growth, faith, and building a life by design. This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or mental health care. Listening does not establish a provider-patient relationship. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.

Permission to Stand Down: After Survival Mode: Episode 35

After years of functioning in survival mode, what happens when your mind and body finally say “enough”? In this deeply personal episode, Angela Weiss shares her experiences with burnout, caregiving, grief, healthcare exhaustion, trauma, and learning how to slow down after years of constantly carrying the weight of everyone and everything around her. From working overnight hospital call, to caring for grandparents while raising children and working full time, to surviving unimaginable grief after the loss of her daughter, Angela opens up about what survival mode really looks like behind the scenes — and what healing has slowly begun to look like afterward. This episode explores: * burnout and emotional exhaustion * healthcare worker fatigue and compassion exhaustion * nervous system overload * grief and trauma * overfunctioning and hyper-independence * why strong people often feel unseen * learning how to rest without guilt * slowing down after years of survival mode * healing through writing, prayer, nature, and boundaries Angela also discusses the inspiration behind her new Permission to Stand Down Workbook and why healing often requires more than just insight alone. If you’ve been carrying too much for too long… this episode is for you. Books & Workbook by Angela Weiss * Permission to Stand Down * Permission to Stand Down Workbook Connect with Angela: * Instagram: @AngelaWeissAuthor * Facebook: Life By Design Press * LinkedIn: Angela Weiss Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and iHeartRadio.

Repairing Relationships: What to Do When Patterns Have Already Played Out: Episode 34

In this Tuesday episode, Angela Weiss explores one of the hardest parts of healing and relationships: What happens when awareness finally arrives… after patterns have already played out? This episode dives into: * anxious, avoidant, and fearful attachment dynamics * emotional flooding and shutdown patterns * why repair is different from chasing or overexplaining * how fear often drives relationship reactions * what healthy communication actually sounds like * when relationships can heal * and when letting go may be the healthiest form of repair Angela also shares real-life relational examples and explains why awareness alone does not automatically save a relationship—but it can completely change how you move forward. This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered: * “Can this relationship still be repaired?” * “Am I repeating old patterns?” * “How do I communicate differently?” * “How do I know when to keep trying or let go?” Topics discussed: * attachment styles * anxious attachment * avoidant attachment * fearful attachment * emotional regulation * communication in relationships * relationship repair * emotional safety * self-awareness * healing relational patterns * secure attachment Attachment Workbook: Angela has created an Attachment Workbook that goes along with this podcast series and includes: * attachment style education * real-life relationship scenarios * communication exercises * grounding tools * healing prompts * practical relationship insight To request a copy: Email: angela@lifebydesignpress.org Subject Line: Attachment Workbook Connect with Angela: Author Page and Blog: Angela Weiss Author Page [https://authors.tertulia.com/angelaweiss-drafther4xo?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Instagram: @AngelaWeissAuthor Facebook: Life By Design Press LinkedIn: Angela Weiss Books Mentioned: * Anxious Attachment * Avoidant Attachment * Fearful Attachment * Secure Attachment * When Attachment Styles Collide This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or mental health care. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.

There’s No Need to Worry | Episode 33

Today I’m just talking from the heart about worry, anxiety, faith, and remembering that God already holds tomorrow in His hands. Sometimes we don’t need a perfectly planned message. Sometimes we just need the reminder that we are not carrying life alone. Happy Sunday, friends. Life by Design with Angela Weiss Podcast Available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. That said — your original version is still completely okay to post. What matters most is consistency, authenticity, and connection. And honestly, these more unfiltered episodes often end up being the ones people feel the most.

Permission to Stand Down: Learning to Stand Down Without Losing Yourself - Episode32

Permission to Stand Down: Learning to Stand Down Without Losing Yourself In this episode of the Life by Design with Angela Weiss Podcast, Angela explores what happens when survival mode becomes part of your identity. Many people spend years being “the strong one” — the dependable one, the helper, the fixer, the person everyone leans on. Over time, constantly carrying responsibility, pressure, and emotional weight can make rest feel uncomfortable and slowing down feel unsafe. This episode is a conversation about learning to stand down without feeling like you are losing yourself in the process. Angela discusses: * Why survival mode can become tied to identity * The fear many people feel when life finally slows down * What happens when your nervous system becomes used to constant stress * Why helpers, caregivers, healthcare workers, and parents often struggle to rest * How survival mode can impact relationships * The difference between losing yourself and expanding who you are * Small ways to begin feeling safe enough to soften * Why healing is not about becoming a different person This episode is for anyone who feels exhausted from constantly holding everything together and is beginning to realize they deserve support too. You are not weak for needing rest. You are human. ⸻ Resources & Connection: https://authors.tertulia.com/angelaweiss-drafther4xo Instagram: @AngelaWeissAuthor Facebook: Life by Design Press LinkedIn: Angela Weiss You can also find the book Permission to Stand Down on Amazon. To request the Permission to Stand Down Workbook, email: angela@lifebydesignpress.org with “Stand Down” in the subject line. ⸻ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or mental health care. Listening does not establish a provider-patient relationship. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.