Episode 1: The Waiting Room Is Not Empty | Why This Podcast Exists

In this opening episode of the Life by Design Podcast, Angela Weiss, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, shares the heart behind this space and introduces the concept of “the waiting room” — the in-between seasons of life that feel uncertain, delayed, or quietly disorienting.Many capable, high-functioning people secretly wonder if they are behind — behind in relationships, healing, purpose, or faith. But what if the waiting season isn’t empty?What if it’s preparation?In this episode, we explore:• Burnout and the quiet exhaustion high achievers carry• Why urgency culture disrupts healing• How intensity can be mistaken for healthy love• Why peace can feel unfamiliar if chaos has been normal• The four phases of healing: awareness, discernment, grounding, and integration• Faith as steady meaning during unclear seasonsNew episodes weekly:Sundays — Faith & reflectionTuesdays — Relationships, burnout, boundariesThursdays — Mini Mental Health toolsThis podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only and does not create a therapeutic relationship. If you are in the U.S. and in crisis, call or text 988.Healing rarely happens all at once.It grows quietly through small, intentional choices.