Grace by Design
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Podcast Overview
<p><strong>Grace by Design</strong> is for women seeking emotional healing, stress relief, and freedom from trauma, anxiety, and hidden pain—even while appearing “fine.” Hosted by Annamarie Altomare, a Gulf War veteran and retired police officer, this mental health podcast explores trauma recovery, forgiveness, and how to heal emotional wounds. Each episode helps you identify triggers, understand why painful memories resurface, and learn how to stop the mental replay and overthinking cycle. If you feel stuck, this podcast offers practical tools to regulate stress, rebuild your identity, and restore your relationships.</p> <p>For women ready to release emotional weight and find lasting peace, this is your path to healing, clarity, and transformation.</p>
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Publishing Since
2/25/2026
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Recent Episodes
April 16, 2026
Depression, Stress and Understanding the Breaking Point
Depression, Stress & Suicide: Understanding the Breaking Point Understanding Depression Symptoms, Chronic Stress, and Warning Signs of Suicidal Thoughts What happens when depression stops feeling like sadness… and starts feeling like survival? In this episode, we break down the real effects of depression on the mind and body, and how chronic stress can quietly build to a breaking point. If you’ve ever wondered why depression feels so exhausting, or how someone can reach the point of a suicide attempt, this conversation brings clarity, truth, and compassion to a topic that is often misunderstood. You’ll learn how depression symptoms go beyond emotions, impacting energy levels, sleep, decision-making, and even physical health. We explore how the brain and nervous system respond to prolonged stress, why hopelessness can take hold, and how distorted thinking patterns begin to shape reality. This episode also walks through the warning signs of suicidal thoughts, including emotional withdrawal, mental fatigue, and the shift from overwhelm to numbness. Most importantly, we talk about what people are really seeking in those moments—not death, but relief from unbearable internal pressure. Whether you’re personally struggling, supporting someone you love, or simply trying to understand mental health on a deeper level, this episode offers practical insight, grounded hope, and a reminder that you are not alone. You don’t have to figure out everything at once. You can make it through this moment. KEY TOPICS COVERED Depression symptoms and how they affect the brain and body The connection between chronic stress and mental health Why depression feels physically and emotionally exhausting Cognitive distortions and negative thought patterns Warning signs of suicidal thoughts and emotional shutdown How to interrupt the cycle and find support RESOURCES & SUPPORT If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.
April 8, 2026
Control, Curse, and the Conversation Within Rethinking Eve’s Story
Was Eve’s “curse” really a punishment… or a revelation about our struggle for control? In this episode, we revisit Genesis 3 and uncover the deeper meaning behind “your desire will be for your husband.” This isn’t just about relationships, it’s about the human tendency to grasp for control when trust is broken. From the garden to modern life, we explore how control shows up in our thoughts, our bodies, and our relationships and how Jesus models a different way: surrender, trust, and true freedom. If you’ve ever felt the need to hold everything together, this conversation will challenge you to ask a better question: What would it look like to let go… and trust God instead?
March 30, 2026
When We Fall Short The Power of God’s Mercy Steps In
We all carry moments we wish we could rewrite—words we shouldn’t have said, choices we can’t undo, patterns we can’t seem to break. No matter how polished life may look on the outside, the truth is this: we all fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). In this episode, we dive into the depth of God’s mercy—not as a distant concept, but as a living, breathing invitation. Mercy meets us in our mess, not after we’ve cleaned it up. It reminds us that we were never meant to carry the weight of perfection on our own. Why do we need Jesus? Because effort alone can’t bridge the gap. Mercy does what striving never could—it restores, redeems, and renews. Through a biblical lens, we unpack how God’s mercy isn’t earned, but freely given, and how Jesus stands at the center of that grace story. If you’ve ever felt disqualified, stuck in guilt, or exhausted from trying to “get it right,” this episode will remind you: your shortcomings don’t repel God—they position you for His mercy. Come as you are. Leave reminded that mercy has the final word.
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- What is Grace by Design?
<p><strong>Grace by Design</strong> is for women seeking emotional healing, stress relief, and freedom from trauma, anxiety, and hidden pain—even while appearing “fine.” Hosted by Annamarie Altomare, a Gulf War veteran and retired police officer, this mental health podcast explores trauma recovery, forgiveness, and how to heal emotional wounds. Each episode helps you identify triggers, understand why painful memories resurface, and learn how to stop the mental replay and overthinking cycle. If you feel stuck, this podcast offers practical tools to regulate stress, rebuild your identity, and restore your relationships.</p> <p>For women ready to release emotional weight and find lasting peace, this is your path to healing, clarity, and transformation.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Information about guest appearances is not available.
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