Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction

Episode Description

What if the family is just as stuck as the addict? In this raw and eye-opening conversation, Tanya sits down with Matt Grace, author of God Doesn't Relapse: Sex, Drugs, and the Life That Almost Killed Me, to talk about the side of addiction recovery that rarely gets the spotlight — the family. Matt shares from his own story of hitting rock bottom, his father's well-meaning enabling, his mother's boundary-setting that ultimately saved his life, and the white-light spiritual experience that changed everything. Whether you're a parent, spouse, or someone in recovery yourself, this episode will challenge you to stop rescuing and start recovering — together.

Note: This episode contains mature content. Listener discretion advised.

Key Points

• Families need to recover too. Addiction doesn't just affect the addict — the whole family system is involved, and healing requires everyone to do the work.
• Enabling destroys ambition. Matt's father paid his debts, kept his credit card running, and maintained a façade of normalcy — which kept Matt trapped far longer than necessary.
• Boundaries save lives. It was Matt's mother finally saying "if you're going to die, it won't be in this house" — after 13 years — that pushed him toward God and sobriety.
• Rescuing keeps people stuck. Kids need to understand the value of a dollar, the dignity of work, and the consequences of their choices. Functional, not just happy, is the goal.
• Monitoring works. Professions with the highest recovery rates (doctors, pilots, lawyers) succeed because they're accountable to a governing body. Parents can implement that same structure at home.
• Service is transformational. Getting out of self and helping others is one of the most powerful tools in recovery — regardless of program or background.
• God doesn't relapse. Treatment centers close. Therapists retire. A faith connection is the one constant that's always available — especially in crisis moments when nothing else holds.
• A spiritual experience changed everything. After years of consequences — OD at work, a near-fatal car crash, theft, broken relationships — Matt got on his knees and begged God to spare him. The obsession to use was removed instantly.

Resources & Links

• 📘 God Doesn't Relapse: Sex, Drugs, and the Life That Almost Killed Me by Matt Grace — pre-order the book here - https://mattgrace.com/book/ (releasing August 11th)
• 🌐 Matt Grace's website & case study examples: mattgrace.com
• 🎤 National Sobriety Tour — Matt is speaking for free until book launch; leave your info at https://mattgrace.com/national-sobriety-tour/

Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations

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Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.

Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.

Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.

Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸

🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

Episode Description

Tanya Gioia sits down with Doug Moore, author of The Vanguard Project: Equipping Fathers to Fight for Their Sons, for a raw and practical conversation about what's really happening to our kids in the digital age — and what parents can do about it. Doug brings a rare combination of wilderness leadership, youth ministry, and clinical nursing experience to a topic most families are navigating blindly. From gaming addiction to pornography exposure to AI chatbots that tell kids everything they want to hear, this episode names the threats clearly and offers real strategies parents can use today. Whether you have a 6-year-old or a 21-year-old, there's something in this conversation that will change how you show up.

Key Takeaways

• Children are being exposed to digital content at increasingly younger ages, with the average first exposure occurring around age 8.
• Digital activities such as gaming, social media, pornography, and AI chatbots trigger dopamine-driven reward systems, making it difficult for children to stay engaged in real-world activities.
• A key warning sign is emotional withdrawal—reduced eye contact, less conversation, and increased isolation. These moments call for greater parental connection and attention.
• Parents must examine their own technology habits first, as children learn by observing how adults use devices.
• Creating a judgment-free environment where children feel safe discussing their struggles is one of the strongest protective factors against addiction.
• Building a support network of trusted adults—such as relatives, mentors, coaches, or faith leaders—provides children with additional positive influences and accountability.
• The HALT framework (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) helps identify emotional and physical states that can increase vulnerability to addictive behaviors.
• With teenagers and adult children, connection is often more effective than control. Involving them in setting boundaries encourages ownership and responsibility.
• Shared offline experiences, such as hiking, camping, gardening, or other physical activities, strengthen relationships, create positive memories, and encourage meaningful conversations.
• Professional counseling should be viewed as a proactive resource rather than a last resort, offering valuable support before problems become overwhelming.

Resources & Links

📖 The Vanguard Project (book) — thevanguardproject.org

✉️ Contact Doug directly — [email protected]

Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

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Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.

Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.

Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.

Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸

🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

What happens when a former youth pastor takes his faith into the marketplace — and discovers that being a Christian in business isn't the same as doing business God's way? In this powerful conversation, Tanya Gioia sits down with Jason Wilson — real estate entrepreneur, author, musician, and passionate follower of Jesus — to unpack what it really means to build a business on biblical foundations. Jason shares raw stories of going bankrupt twice, hitting a ceiling he couldn't break through, and the prophetic vision that reframed everything. If you've ever felt like your faith and your work are living in separate boxes, this episode will challenge you to tear down that wall.

• Christians in Business vs. Biblical Business 
• Identity Comes First 
• The Parable of the Soils Is a Business Tool 
• Listen to What You Say Under Pressure
• "It Is Written" Is the Answer to Every Test 
• Provision for the Vision — Not the Prosperity Gospel 
• Decentralization as Kingdom Economics 
• Integrity Pays Compounding Returns

• 📖 Book: Unshakeable: A 30-Day Prayer Journey for Business Success — https://a.co/d/0icvAznb 

Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations

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Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.

Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.

Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.

Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸

🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

Tanya sits down with award-winning Christian songwriter, recording artist, and worship leader Brigitte Donoho for a refreshingly honest conversation about calling, creativity, and staying grounded in faith. Brigitte shares how God called her into ministry as a young mother, how she navigates a full life of touring, homeschooling, and family — and why worship is far more than a genre. Whether you're wondering if you're "ready enough" for your calling or struggling with comparison, this episode is a warm and encouraging reminder that God just wants your yes.

Key Points

Songwriting as a spiritual muscle — Inspiration matters, but so does daily practice. Brigitte consecrates time to write even when she doesn't feel it.

You can't lead others where you haven't been — Authentic worship starts in the secret place, not on the stage.

God doesn't need your perfection — Brigitte started ministry as a new mom with no blueprint. He'll work out the rough edges; He just wants your yes.

"I get to" not "I have to" — A simple mindset shift keeps pride in check and gratitude at the forefront.

Comparison is the enemy — Social media's curated perfection has no hold when you know you're fearfully and wonderfully made for a specific, individual calling.

Esther's courage as a model — Doing things uncomfortable in your own strength, but trusting "for such a time as this."

Discernment comes from the Word — Prayer, fasting, and daily Scripture reading are Brigitte's anchors for navigating every decision.

Intentionality with yes and no — Strategic booking and clear family priorities mean ministry and home life strengthen rather than compete with each other.

Rest in Him — Brigitte's core message to women: He is where the joy, peace, and purpose are. Invite Him into the chaos.

Featured Song

🎵 Keep On — Written after the loss of her father, this singer-songwriter track has reached believers and non-believers alike through seasons of grief and loss.-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_vj28tXniY

Resources & Links

🌐 Website: https://brigittedonoho.com/home

Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

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Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.

Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.

Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.

Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸

🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

What if your worst experiences were actually shaping you into exactly who you needed to become? In this episode, Tanya Gioia sits down with Matt O'Neill — happiness coach, #1 bestselling author, and living proof that joy is a choice. Matt shares his journey from a chaotic childhood, a mentally ill absent father, and his own battles with addiction, to building a life of deep peace and purpose. He breaks down his Good Mood Revolution framework — 16 emotional levels, 8 negative and 8 positive — and offers practical, faith-rooted tools for moving through pain rather than around it. Whether you're struggling with addiction, loving someone who is, or just trying to find solid ground, this conversation will meet you where you are.

Key Points

• Childhood wounds run deep — Matt's early experiences of abandonment and abuse created negative thought patterns that followed him into adulthood, ultimately fueling his addiction
• Shame is the root of addiction — trying to fill a void of "I'm not enough" with something that can only be filled by God
• The 3-question exercise — for your 3 worst experiences, ask: How did I grow? What did I learn? How did I become a greater version of myself?
• Humility is the foundation — pride says "I should have what I want"; humility says "nothing is owed to me, everything is a gift"
• The 16 emotional levels — from shame at the bottom to peace at the top, each stage builds on the last: humility → responsibility → confidence → acceptance → gratitude → love → peace
• Control vs. responsibility — caregivers of those with addiction often confuse the two; you can only control your own choices and the consequences you set
• Boundaries require follow-through — empty threats destroy integrity and self-respect; only set consequences you will actually execute
• Anger can be useful — but only when it's directed inward as a catalyst for personal change, not outward as blame
• Gratitude is the gateway to happiness — Matt practices 5 intentional moments of gratitude daily; it directly counters entitlement and pride
• Peace is protective — once found, guard it; not every battle is worth fighting (Matt chose to absorb a $110K loss rather than sue, and found freedom in that choice)
• God is always there — even in the depths of addiction, lifelines are being thrown; the key is being open to receiving them

Resources

📖 Good Mood Revolution: Igniting the Power of Conscious Happiness by Matt O'Neill Available on Amazon — #1 bestseller in 7 categories, 140+ five-star reviews -https://a.co/d/098UrdUk

🌐 Matt O'Neill's website: mattoneil.com

Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

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Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.

Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.

Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.

Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸

🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

What if God's goodness is so far beyond what we've allowed ourselves to believe? In this powerful return visit, Tanya Gioia welcomes author and pastor Kristen Wambach to unpack her new book, How Good Is God! Beyond the Gates of Hell to Truly Experience Heaven. Kristen shares personal miracles — including a poem appearing on a vintage marquee at exactly the right moment — and dives deep into what it means to trust God's goodness even through grief, anger, and the darkest valleys. From screaming at Jesus in prayer to encountering His grace in the lower realms of the earth, this episode invites you to expand your bandwidth for how good God truly is. Whether you're in a season of lament or celebration, this conversation will stretch your faith and stir your spirit.

KEY POINTS

God is better than we think — We often limit His goodness, but He is more present and more redemptive than we realize.

God speaks through timing — He meets us with personal reminders exactly when we need them.

God can handle your anger — Honest emotion does not scare Him; He sees the heart beneath it.

Spiritual encounter is for everyone — Hearing God and perceiving the unseen is available to every believer.

Jesus understands human pain — Because He was fully human, He truly understands betrayal, grief, and suffering.

Nothing can outrun God’s love — No mistake or failure is stronger than His redeeming goodness.

Bring God your feelings — Healing starts when we talk to Him honestly about what we feel.

Ask this in hard moments — “God, how good are You here?” shifts your focus back to His nature.

Shame has no place in healing — Jesus transforms through identity, not condemnation.

Focus shapes your future — What you dwell on determines where your energy and renewal go.

KEY SCRIPTURES

Romans 8:2

Romans 8:31–39

1 Peter 5:6

Philippians 4:8

Psalm 139:8

RESOURCES & LINKS

Kristen Wambach's website: https://www.kristenwambach.com/

How Good Is God! — https://a.co/d/07brMC4o

Interviewing Jesus Podcast — hosted by Kristen Wambach - https://www.kristenwambach.com/interviewing-jesus-podcast.html

Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

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Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.

Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.

Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.

Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸

🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

Rosemary Fisher has lived on both sides of addiction — as an alcoholic herself and as someone surrounded by alcoholic family members. Baptized at 12 but not truly surrendered until she cried out to God in brokenness at 30, Rosemary brings raw honesty and hard-won wisdom to this conversation. With 30+ years of sobriety, she shares what it really takes to break free — and what the families and loved ones of addicts need to hear, even when it's uncomfortable. From detaching in love to setting healthy boundaries, to discovering your God-given identity, this episode is packed with truth that can set you free.

Key Points

• We all have addictions — whether substances, control, spending, or food. Taking personal inventory is step one.
• Detach in love — you cannot control another person's addiction. Enabling is not love; boundaries are.
• Generational patterns matter — look at your family history line. Addiction often runs deep and requires intentional breaking.
• Hurt people hurt people; free people free people — your own healing is the most powerful thing you can offer those around you.
• Religion kills; relationship heals — it wasn't until Rosemary chose Jesus as her higher power and received the Holy Spirit that lasting freedom came.
• The 12 Steps are biblically rooted — particularly in Matthew 5, the Beatitudes. Step 1 is surrender. Step 8 is making amends.
• Emotional age freezes at the point of addiction — understanding this brings compassion for yourself and others.
• You are not your past — the enemy replays shame, but the blood of Jesus wipes it clean. Practice moving that truth from your head to your heart.
• Set boundaries without guilt — forgiving someone does not mean allowing them to continue stealing your peace and joy.
• Let them watch you change — your transformation is often the most compelling testimony to someone still in bondage.
• Truth-telling is powerful — being transparent with your family, including your children, models repentance and emotional health.

Rosemary's Books

• 📖 Recycled Women — featured on the 700 Club, CTN, and national radio-https://a.co/d/084cQc86
• 📖 The Smokin' Hot Bride of Christ: The Books Were Opened — biblical truths on exchanging regrets for future rewards at the Judgment Seat of Christ-https://a.co/d/0hhL2ztN
• 📖 Called to Reign Bible Study-https://a.co/d/07ceyHsf

Connect with Rosemary Fisher

🌐 www.rosemaryfisher.com

Visit her website to purchase her books, access her teachings, and send a prayer request or addiction question directly to Rosemary. She wants to hear from you — don't give up.

Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/

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Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.

Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.

Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.

Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸

🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

In this powerful episode, host Tanya Gioia sits down with purpose-driven visionary Corwin "CJ Moneyway" Johnson — author, podcaster, and wealth builder — for a candid conversation about what it truly takes to go from chaos to calling. Drawing on biblical stories, personal struggle, and hard-won wisdom, CJ unpacks the journey from double-mindedness and addiction to building a brand rooted in faith, discipline, and legacy. From the story of Balaam's talking donkey to the three levels of personal readiness, this episode is packed with truth, encouragement, and real talk for anyone fighting their way back to purpose.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. The biblical story of Balaam's donkey reminds us to listen to warnings regardless of the source — wisdom can come from the most unexpected places.
2. CJ's identity as "the donkey that won't stay quiet" reflects his commitment to speaking truth even when people don't want to hear it.
3. Double-mindedness — chasing women, gambling, drinking, and other addictions simultaneously — keeps people unstable and out of alignment with God's plan (James 1:8).
4. There are 3 levels of readiness: self-conquest, transformation, and "I'm ready." Many men try to fight giants while still stuck on level one.
5. Building a personal brand requires consistency and discipline even when no one is watching — not chasing likes or external validation.
6. The decisions a man makes as head of a household directly affect his entire family — illustrated through the stories of Moses and Daniel.
7. To partners of men in struggle: stop adding pressure. Encouragement — not nagging — creates the environment for breakthrough.
8. Parenting tip: connect through what they love (sports, shared interests), impart values through conversation, then trust God with the rest.
9. Seeking God first (Matthew 6:33) is the only solid foundation. Adding everything else first — then God — is living life backwards.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Both Eyes Open and Both Eyes Shut by Corwin C. Johnson —  https://a.co/d/01qeFMkj 

CONNECT WITH CJ MONEYWAY

• Website: https://cjmoneyway.com/
• Podcast: The CJ Moneyway Show — https://pod.link/1707761906 
• YouTube: @themoneywayshow8493
• Social media: @CJMoneyway on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok

Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations

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Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.

Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.

Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.

Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸

🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

Tanya welcomes back Dr. Victoria Rader — Quantum Personal Development pioneer, founder of YU2SHINE, globally recognized transformational speaker (Forbes, CNN, Fox, ABC, NBC), Ph.D. in Metaphysical Studies, and multiple award-winning bestselling author. In this powerful follow-up to Season 3, Episode 48, Victoria and Tanya dive deep into trust — not just trusting God's will, but His way and His timing. Victoria shares raw, real stories including a miraculous moment on a plane to Italy, a passport-and-visa airport disaster that led to divine connections, and delivering a keynote two hours after discovering her husband had been brutally scammed. She also leads listeners through a beautiful river-of-abundance visualization you won't want to miss.

Key Points

Three levels of trust: Most of us trust God's will — far fewer trust His way, and almost none fully trust His timing

"Things aren't working out right now only because they must work out in a far more miraculous way" — Victoria's core reframe for disruption

Who violated your boundary? When anger rises, ask this question — if it's God redirecting you, replace anger with curiosity

Feathers before 2x4s — God redirects gently first; the more attuned we are, the softer the nudge

It's not what we feel, but what we feel about what we feel that creates our reality

Grace covers our inability to trust — don't guilt-trip yourself for being human; trust that God knows your heart

The River of Abundance visualization — a guided exercise to turn from facing downstream (loss/lack) to facing upstream (receiving God's flow), used by Victoria in real crisis moments

Resources & Links

🎙️ First episode with Victoria — Season 3, Episode 48 - https://youtu.be/UlDuTG1u1W0

🌐 YU2SHINE: https://yu2shine.com/about-victoria-rader

📓 ME Journals (including Worthy Me): http://meseries.love

🔑 Quantum Freedom Group (private interview required): https://yu2shine.com/

🎤 TEDx Talk — 3 Laws to Quantum Leap Your Worth: youtu.be/GEdvmt4N_mE

Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/

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Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.

Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.

Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.

Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸

🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024

What do you do when your body breaks down, life feels impossible, and healing seems out of reach?

In this powerful conversation, Tanya Gioia sits down with Melissa Prusinski — author and founder of Our Healing Farm — to share her journey from being bedridden with late-stage neurological Lyme disease to building a faith-led healing ministry.

After years of suffering, isolation, and desperation, Melissa reached a breaking point… and that’s when God spoke two unexpected words: “use the horses.”

What followed was a journey of faith, healing, and discovering purpose in the middle of pain.

If you’re feeling stuck, exhausted, or wondering why your healing is taking so long — this conversation will meet you right where you are.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• How Melissa’s illness became the foundation of her purpose
• What it’s like to hold onto faith in your lowest moments
• Why healing doesn’t happen in isolation
• The truth about people-pleasing and worry as hidden struggles
• Practical steps to move from overwhelm to peace
• How your healing can impact future generations
• A Simple Healing Framework (The “Roundup Method”)

Connect & Resources

• Book: Say Howdy to Healing and Hope - https://a.co/d/08uQfeK6
• Ministry: Our Healing Farm - https://www.ourhealingfarm.com/
• Follow Melissa: @OurHealingFarm

Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/

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Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.

Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.

Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.

Blessings,

Tanya Gioia 🌸

🎵 Music Credit:

Track: Luz Solart

Artist: Luna Cantina

Album: Luz Solart

Released: 2024