Episode 4 - “Navigating Bipolar Disorder While Embracing Her Best Life” with Amber Weigand-Buckley

Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Amber Weigand Buckley – 10/17/2023   Story Highlight: It's a pleasure to welcome Amber Weigand Buckley to "The Women Behind the Words." Amber's story is a testament to the power of faith and resilience in the face of life's storms, and her willingness to share her journey is truly inspiring. Her transparency and ability to connect her struggles with mental health to her relationship with Jesus and His plans for her life is a powerful message that can provide comfort and hope to those who may be going through similar challenges. Amber's journey underscores the truth that we can find God's presence and guidance even in our most challenging times. She's discovered that her difficult experiences have not disqualified her from leadership and have been used to strengthen her faith. Through sharing her life message with countless people, God has used her story to open doors for her to help others, sharing deep insights into the heart of God. Her account of God’s ever-present love serves as a beacon of hope for those struggling with their own mental health issues, demonstrating that the Lord can guide us even through the most trying circumstances. Amber's willingness to give glory to Jesus for all He has done and continues to do in her life is a beautiful testament to her faith and trust in God's plan. We look forward to hearing more about her journey and the wisdom she will share with our audience.   About the Guest: Amber Weigand (WE-GAND-Buckley is the multi-award-winning founding editor and art director of Leading Hearts magazine (leadinghearts.com), creative director for Bold Vision Books, and owner of #barefacedcreativemedia. She navigates bipolar disorder while embracing her best life. Amber is a book cover designer and marketing consultant. The Springfield, Missouri native navigates bipolar and anxiety disorder while embracing her best life. Her mental illness almost caused her to take her own life at its peak. Amber is a mental health advocate who knows that a diagnosis does not disqualify you from God’s leadership call. Amber, whose vision birthed Leading Ladies, is energized by helping world-changing women of all hues, backgrounds, and walks of life, to find their wings, hone their skills, and take their God-call to the next level. Amber has two grown daughters, Saffron and Imogen, and one teen daughter, Penelope. She shares life with Philip, her British hubby of almost three decades.   Book Spotlight: Leading Ladies: Discover Your God-Grown Strategy to Success is co-authored by Amber Weigand-Buckley and Lisa Burriss-Burns.   Connect with Amber Weigand-Buckley: 📖 Book: Leading Ladies: Discover Your God-Grown Strategy to Success 💌 [email protected] 🌐: leadingladies.life 🌐: leadinghearts.com   Closing Remarks: Authentic and heartfelt stories of world-changing women teach us by example how to battle to find our passion, connect with our gifts, and maintain forward-focused momentum in every season of life.