Divine by Design

Divine by Design

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Divine by Design episodes

  • How to Handle Big Emotions Without Spiraling

    2024 is not the year we emotionally spiral in silence.

    It’s the year we actually learn how to sit with our big feelings, feel them fully & still protect our peace.

    In this episode, I’m breaking down holistic ways to manage big emotions—without bypassing, bottling, or blowing up. Whether you’re feeling ragey, weepy, or just a little existential, this is your soft landing.

    You’re allowed to feel it all and stay grounded. Let’s talk about how.

    DM me “READY” if you’re done being ruled by your reactivity & ready to rise.

    Follow the pod on IG + TikTok @divinebydesignpod & come say hi on my personal page @alexusmariahh🩷


    22 min
  • Season 1 Finale: The Healing, The Growth, The Glow-Up

    It’s the end of an era! Divine by Design Season 1 is officially wrapped.

    In this final episode of the year, I’m reflecting on the lessons, growth, and magic that unfolded in 2023. We’ll revisit some of the most powerful themes we explored, answer listener questions, and hold space for what it means to end something intentionally.

    Whether you’ve been here since the beginning or just found this space—thank you. This is a sacred pause before the next expansion, and you’re so invited into what’s coming next.

    Here’s to the healing, the evolution, and the soft rebirth.

    Follow the pod on IG + TikTok @divinebydesignpod & come say hi on my personal page @alexusmariahh🩷


    27 min
  • You’re Allowed to Outgrow the People Who Raised You

    Let’s talk about the quiet grief (and liberation) of outgrowing the people who raised you.

    In this mini episode, I’m opening up about what it means to set boundaries with family, choose who you surround yourself with, and create a definition of “home” that actually honors who you are becoming.

    This is for the girlies healing generational patterns, softening after survival mode, and choosing connection that feels safe—not just familiar.

    DM “READY” if you’re learning to choose yourself, even when it’s hard.

    Follow the pod on IG + TikTok @divinebydesignpod & come say hi on my personal page @alexusmariahh🩷


    20 min
  • Healing from Religion & Reclaiming Your Magic

    This episode is for the girlies caught between two worlds… raised in religion, but pulled toward something deeper, softer, more aligned.

    I’m sharing a personal story that changed everything: a close friend uninviting me from her wedding after discovering I’d posted tarot cards online. It was painful, confusing, and rooted in the kind of spiritual shame many of us know too well.

    This episode isn’t just about religion vs. spirituality—it’s about what happens when people use faith to shame, exclude, or control. It’s about spiritual autonomy. It’s about finding your way back to your truth, even after being made to feel like you don’t belong.

    In this episode, we’ll explore:

    • Common misconceptions about being “spiritual”

    • What it means to honor your roots while carving your own way

    • Why unlearning isn’t betrayal—it’s becoming

    • How to build bridges instead of walls when it comes to belief

    If you’ve ever been rejected, judged, or misunderstood for your beliefs, this episode is for you.

    DM “READY” if you’re reclaiming your magic & walking your own sacred path.

    Follow the pod on IG + TikTok @divinebydesignpod & come say hi on my personal page @alexusmariahh🩷


    30 min
  • Somewhere Between Burnout & Breakthrough

    This isn’t just a life update… it’s a soft unraveling & a sacred becoming.

    I’ve been moving through change behind the scenes: the kind that doesn’t always look pretty, but always leads to clarity.

    This episode is me, in the messy middle. It’s for the girlies who are somewhere between burnout & breakthrough.

    Between knowing they’ve outgrown something… and not quite knowing what comes next.

    Let’s talk about trusting your evolution—even when it’s chaotic, quiet, or wildly overdue.

    DM “READY” if you’re currently changing your life without asking for permission.

    Follow the pod on IG + TikTok @divinebydesignpod & come say hi on my personal page @alexusmariahh🩷


    33 min
  • The Money Wounds We Don’t Talk About (and How to Heal Them)

    Money wounds run deep… but so does your magic.

    In this episode, we’re unpacking what it means to shift from survival mode to prosperity mindset—from scarcity, shame, and silence… to softness, support, and soul-aligned abundance.

    We’re talking:

    • The energetic roots of money blocks

    • How to stop outsourcing your worth

    • Why you don’t have to hustle to thrive

    • And how financial healing is spiritual healing

    This isn’t about chasing wealth. It’s about becoming the version of you who naturally receives it!!!

    DM “READY” if you’re done shrinking and ready to step into prosperity.

    Follow the pod on IG + TikTok @divinebydesignpod & come say hi on my personal page @alexusmariahh🩷


    23 min
  • How to Build Confidence That Actually Sticks

    Confidence doesn’t come from what you wear, how you look, or what other people think of you…

    It comes from knowing who the hell you are, and acting like it.

    In this episode, I’m sharing what it actually looks like to build unshakable confidence from the inside out. Not performative “fake it till you make it” energy—real, embodied self-trust that changes how you show up in every part of your life.

    Whether you’re navigating your career, your relationships, or your own healing era… confidence is the foundation. And the good news? You don’t have to wait to feel ready.

    This is your permission slip to start showing up as the version of you that already knows she’s worthy.

    DM “READY” if you’re done doubting yourself & ready to step into your power.

    Watch on YouTube: @alexusmariahh

    Self-discovery tools I mentioned in this episode:

    • Birth chart calculator

    • Love languages quiz

    • 16 personalities test

    • Enneagram test

    Follow the pod on IG + TikTok @divinebydesignpod & come say hi on my personal page @alexusmariahh🩷


    52 min
  • How to Shift Your Energy & Attract What You Actually Want

    Your energy introduces you before you say a word, so what’s it saying?

    In this episode, I’m breaking down what it actually means to raise your vibration—not in a bypass-y, “just think positive” way, but in a grounded, embodied, feminine power kind of way.

    We’re talking:

    • Daily practices to shift your energy

    • How intention, gratitude & boundaries shape your frequency

    • Why your vibration is the real key to attracting what you want

    • And how to stop letting other people’s energy hijack your own

    This isn’t about being high-vibe 24/7—it’s about creating harmony within, so your outer world reflects your inner glow.

    DM “READY” if you’re done dimming your light & ready to raise your frequency.

    Follow the pod on IG + TikTok @divinebydesignpod & come say hi on my personal page @alexusmariahh🩷


    22 min
  • Why I Quit Drinking & Vaping (And What It Taught Me About Energy)

    This episode is deeply personal.

    I’m sharing why I chose to stop drinking and vaping, and how that decision has completely shifted my energy, clarity & connection to myself.

    For years, these habits were my escape. But eventually, they started to feel like they were blocking me from my intuition, my creativity, my growth, and my joy. And once I started seeing alcohol & nicotine for what they really were (energy drains) I couldn’t unsee it.

    In this episode, I’ll open up about:

    • The spiritual + emotional toll of substances on your vibration

    • What sobriety has taught me about presence, power & peace

    • How I handle triggers, social settings, and emotional waves without numbing

    • Why letting go of these habits was actually an act of radical self-love

    If you’ve ever questioned your relationship with drinking or coping mechanisms, or just want to feel more clear, vibrant, and aligned—this one’s for you.

    DM “READY” if you want to release what dims you & reclaim your light.

    Follow the pod on IG + TikTok @divinebydesignpod & come say hi on my personal page @alexusmariahh🩷


    40 min
  • How I Learned to Set Boundaries Without Guilt

    Let’s talk about boundaries… the kind that protect your peace without disconnecting you from people you love.

    For so long, I struggled with guilt, people-pleasing, and shrinking myself to make others comfortable. But the more I honored my limits, the more I realized: boundaries don’t push people away, they show them how to love you better.

    In this episode, I’m sharing:

    • How I stopped feeling guilty for saying no

    • Scripts for boundary-setting that feel clear and kind

    • What to do when people don’t respect your boundaries

    • Why choosing yourself isn’t selfish, it’s sacred

    If you’re ready to protect your energy, feel safe in your relationships, and build connections rooted in mutual respect—this one’s for you.

    DM “READY” if you’re done overgiving & ready to start honoring your needs.

    Follow the pod on IG + TikTok @divinebydesignpod & come say hi on my personal page @alexusmariahh🩷


    40 min

About Divine by Design

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Divine by Design is a portal for the girlies ready to feel, heal, and glow the f*ck up. Hosted by spiritual coach and intuitive guide Alexus Mariah (hi, that’s me!), this podcast is your permission…