When the world feels heavy, loud, and chaotic, sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is light a candle, put on a song that makes you feel alive, and pour a little more love into your everyday routines. In this episode of Ditch the Ick, Katie is joined by Angela Armstrong — intuitive life strategist, spiritual realist, and hype woman for high-achieving women who are ready to press pause and trust themselves again. They’re talking real-deal self-care, what to do when everything feels like a lot, and how to stop isolating yourself when connection is what your nervous system actually needs. We talk about grief, community, and the reminder that fun is not frivolous — it’s fuel. Whether you’re navigating burnout, big decisions, or just trying to stay grounded in a world that seems off its axis, this conversation is a permission slip to soften, feel, and start romanticizing the hell out of your life. In this episode: Why isolation feels like self-protection but actually keeps you stuck The difference between “resting” and “numbing” (and how to tell which you’re doing) Tools like human design, astrology, and numerology for understanding how you process stress The importance of fun as a form of self-care Why intuition isn’t “woo” — it’s wisdom How to make decisions without burning out from decision fatigue Resources + Mentions: Angela’s Spiritual Toolkit → Email audaciouslyangela@gmail.com to get it Beach Bum Beauty (massage candles) → https://bbbeautynj.com/ Connect with Angela Armstrong Angela is an Intuitive Life Strategist helping high-achieving women press pause, trust their intuition, and reclaim their magic. Through workshops, retreats, and coaching, she blends real talk, deep wisdom, and spiritual insight to empower women with confidence. Passionate about transformation and self-love, Angela creates spaces where women thrive. Instagram: @iamangelaarmstrong Website: https://angeladarmstrong.com Email for the Spiritual Toolkit: audaciouslyangela@gmail.com If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend, send a voice note instead of a text, or go light that fancy candle you’ve been saving. And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Ditch the Ick — it helps more people find these honest conversations when they need them most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices