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

Kealohilani "Alohi" Leleo — Identity and Governance Coach, teacher, speaker, and creator of The Great I AM's Daughter ecosystem — joins Tanya from Hawaii to share her powerful journey from seeking external validation to discovering her God-given identity. Alohi helps women move from survival into Spirit-led authority by reclaiming their identity, establishing inner order, and cultivating a life grounded in peace.

In this episode, she opens up about her own path — from childhood feelings of being the "black sheep" to a frightening encounter with her estranged father — and how God used every broken moment to shape a message of formation, clarity, and deep spiritual alignment. Her story is a testament to what becomes possible when a woman stops performing for approval and starts leading from a restored heart.

Key Points

• The validation trap — Alohi spent years chasing titles, awards, and degrees to prove her worth, never letting God define her identity
• Shame cycles — Poor choices made from a place of longing for acceptance led to shame she carried silently for years
• The bowl of light — A powerful camp activity illustrating how unforgiveness adds weight (rocks) that dims our inner light, and how releasing it restores us
• Forgiving yourself — The hardest forgiveness isn't always toward others; Alohi's breakthrough came when she forgave herself at a camp forgiveness night
• Healed vs. suppressed — A crucial distinction: what looks like healing may just be suppression, which surfaces when life forces you to confront it
• COVID as a reset — Stillness revealed how exhausted she was from performing and striving, and opened space to truly hear God
• The father encounter (2022) — A frightening unplanned trip with her estranged father exposed deep unresolved wounds, temporarily turning her away from God — and ultimately bringing her back
• The heart framework — Alohi describes five heart postures: fractured, guarded, performing, awakening, and restored — asking where is your heart operating from?
• Genesis 1:27 — Her core scripture for women struggling with identity: you were made in God's image before you became anything else
• Loving from a full bucket — You can't love others well if you're not loving yourself; the second half of the greatest commandment ("as yourself") is the part we skip

Resources & Links

🔗 All links: https://linktr.ee/thegreatiamsdaughter

📸 Instagram: @TheGreatIAmsDaughter

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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 does a battle card game have to do with breaking addiction?

Everything — when the battlefield is your mind.

In this episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Jai Roza, creator of Eden's Conflict, a cooperative scripture-vs-temptation card game born from his own journey through addiction, spiritual identity crisis, and near-death despair. Jai opens up about struggling with pornography addiction, substance abuse, dyslexia, ADHD, childhood trauma, and a season of communing with spirits in New Age practices — and how God used unexpected moments, a broken bong, and a DVD on prophecy to redirect his path. Together, Tanya and Jai explore the power of choice in the face of temptation, what it means to stand in the gap for someone you love, and why your transformation may be the very key that unlocks theirs.

KEY POINTS

1. Satan's greatest trick is convincing you that you have no choice.

2. You can honor God in your sin, even when you can't honor God with your sin.

3. Stop focusing only on removing — start focusing on what you're bringing in.

4. God works with your willingness, not your perfection.

5. Loving someone through addiction can become idolatry.

6. You can stand in the gap by proxy.

7. Your transformation is their greatest opportunity.

8. Memorized scripture is twice as powerful as scripture you read.

9. Don't forget how God has led you in the past.

SCRIPTURES REFERENCED

Matthew 13 — Parable of the Wheat and Tares (good seed vs. bad seed)

John 6 — "I am the bread of life / the water of life"

Hebrews 11:1 — "Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen"

John 17 — Christ's prayer: "Let them be in us"

Daniel 9 — Daniel repenting on behalf of Israel

Job 1 — Job interceding for the sins of his children

2 Corinthians 12:9 — "My grace is sufficient for you" (Paul's thorn)

Romans 5:20 — "Where sin abounds, grace abounds even more"

Matthew 27 / Mark 15 — Christ on the cross: "My God, why have you forsaken me?"

RESOURCES & LINKS

Eden's Conflict (the game) - Get 15% Discount :Use code "Faith Over Addiction"

🌐 Website: https://www.edensconflict.com/

📸 Instagram: @EdensConflict

Jai Roza

🐦 X (Twitter): @JaiRoza

💼 LinkedIn: Jai Roza

📸 Instagram: @JaiRoza

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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 eye-opening episode, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Norbert Heuser — a German-born inventor, entrepreneur, life and health coach, management consultant, and author — who has spent 45 years consulting people about addiction.

Norbert brings a uniquely personal perspective: although he has never been addicted himself in this lifetime, he has been closely partnered with two women who struggled with alcoholism. He also experienced a near-fatal food addiction that ultimately set him on the path that shaped his life’s work.

This conversation challenges everything you thought you knew about addiction — from how it begins, to what a “craving” really means, and why even your morning coffee or daily orange juice might become a gateway to deeper dependency.

Norbert introduces his powerful Three P’s framework and explains why understanding addiction as a body–mind imbalance is key to true healing.

Key Takeaways

Health Is Body and Mind in Harmony

Addiction Simply Means You Cannot Say No

A Craving Is Always a Sign of (Potential) Addiction

The Three P’s Framework

Food Addiction Is the Most Widespread Illness in the World

Food Intolerance vs. Food Addiction

Addiction Is a Gateway to More Addiction

Self-Esteem Is the Hidden Battle

Love and Non-Judgment Are Foundational to Recovery

Practical Steps Norbert Uses with Clients

Resources & Links

Guest — Norbert Heuser

Website: https://improveyourlife.us/

Book: Every Coffee Drinker Is an Addict — by Norbert Heuser

https://a.co/d/0caU5h2V

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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 episode, Tanya speaks with Russell Van Brocklen, known as The Dyslexia Professor. Russell is dyslexic himself and went from a first-grade reading and writing level to conducting multi-year, state-funded research on dyslexia intervention.

Dyslexia affects 15–20% of learners, yet many families are still told to “wait and see.” Russell challenges this approach by sharing practical, structured literacy strategies parents can begin using immediately—without the need for expensive specialized schools.

Tanya, who is also dyslexic, shares her personal story throughout the conversation, making this episode both practical and relatable.

• What dyslexia actually is in the brain
• Two key questions that help identify dyslexia
• A framework for helping children catch up academically
• A sentence-building method for reading and writing
• Teaching research and writing skills
• The importance of motivation and confidence
• Preparing children for an AI-driven world

• Overcoming Dyslexia — Dr. Sally Shaywitz
• https://a.co/d/0gDN5kvu
• The Craft of Research — Booth, Colomb & Williams
• https://a.co/d/0gpDPyov
• The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt — Edmund Morris
• https://a.co/d/0hyvPg6P
• Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination — Neal Gabler
• https://a.co/d/079SnMfK

Website: https://mailchi.mp/dcacd9a6f9ae/3-reasons-ebook

Answer three questions to receive a personalized report and book a free 30-minute consultation.

Online Course Platform: Search “Dyslexia Classes” on Skool (skool.com)

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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 the same principles that govern what you eat also govern what you think — and how you grow spiritually? In this powerful episode, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Dr. Len Lopez, nutritionist, strength and conditioning coach, and chiropractic sports physician, to explore the surprising connections between physical health, mental wellness, and spiritual strength.

Dr. Len has spent over 25 years helping people eat right and train smart — but his work has evolved into something much bigger. He introduces his signature framework, 5 S.T.E.P.S. a Day, a simple, trackable system designed to help you improve your habits and attitudes by feeding your body, mind, and spirit every single day. Whether you're navigating addiction recovery, family stress, or simply trying to break free from negative thought cycles, this episode offers practical, faith-grounded tools you can start using today.

• Two Steps Forward, One Step Back is Still Progress 
• The 5 S.T.E.P.S. Framework Each letter represents a daily habit to check in on and "shade in" if completed
• Sleep With a Smile 
• Spiritual Muscles Need Daily Exercise
• Habits and Attitudes Are Your DNA 

🌍 Website & App: https://drlenlopez.com/5stepsaday/

📱 Free App: Search "Five Steps a Day" in your app store — track all 5 S.T.E.P.S. in under 2 minutes a day

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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 of the Faith Over Addiction Podcast, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Dr. Josh McConkey—the "MacGyver Doc"—a combat-deployed MEDEVAC commander, emergency physician, and Pulitzer Prize-nominated author. Dr. McConkey brings a unique perspective from the frontlines of both battlefield medicine and America's mental health crisis.

As an ER doctor, military colonel, and father of three, Dr. McConkey witnesses firsthand the devastating impact of social media, isolation, and declining resilience on today's youth. In this candid conversation, he shares practical wisdom on protecting children from online dangers, building authentic resilience, and maintaining integrity in a world that constantly tests our values.

From navigating grooming behaviors and cyberbullying to teaching accountability and face-to-face connection, Dr. McConkey offers parents actionable strategies rooted in faith, community engagement, and unwavering character. He also shares his remarkable personal story of refusing a $3.4 million bribe to compromise his integrity—and how God's faithfulness brought unexpected redemption.

Whether you're a parent struggling with your child's screen time, someone supporting a loved one through addiction, or simply seeking to strengthen your own resilience, this episode delivers hope, truth, and practical tools for the challenges we face today.

Key Points

• The Mental Health Crisis Post-COVID
• Social Media Dangers & Parental Guidance
• Understanding Grooming Behaviors
• Building Resilience Through Community Engagement
• The Heart of a Leader
• Integrity Above All Else
• The Emergency Department as a Safe Space
• Faith as Foundation

Resources & Links

• Website: weightbehindthespear.com
• Instagram: @JoshMcConkeyMD
• X (Twitter): @McConkey007

Books by Dr. Josh McConkey:

• Be the Weight Behind the Spear - https://a.co/d/0cTy4p6E
• The Heart of a Leader (Children's Book) - https://a.co/d/0ckG1OiN

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

In this profound and vulnerable conversation, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Dr. Dawnmarie Risley-Childs, a board-certified psychiatrist and author, to explore the complex journey from childhood trauma to authentic healing and freedom.

Dr. Risley-Childs shares her powerful story of surviving abuse, breaking generational cycles, and discovering her true identity beyond suffering. From a childhood near-drowning experience that revealed a glimpse of divine peace, to her courageous work with psychedelic medicine for trauma treatment, Dawnmarie offers both clinical expertise and hard-won personal wisdom about what it truly means to heal.

Whether you're struggling with addiction, toxic relationships, workaholism, or the legacy of childhood trauma, this conversation offers hope, practical wisdom, and the reminder that freedom is always possible.

Key Points

• The Ocean and the Wave Analogy
• Addiction to Suffering
• The Scapegoat Child Dynamic
• Work as Addiction
• Breaking Generational Cycles
• Relationship Patterns Repeat
• "If You Can't Let It Go, Work It Through"
• Forgiveness Without Returning to Abuse
• Receiving as a Gift
• The Burden Falls Off

Resources & Links

• Book: The Offering: A Physician's Journey Through Abuse, Psychedelics, and the Freedom of Forgiveness-https://a.co/d/hR9bEXZ

Website and Social Media links:

• https://www.drrisleychilds.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/drrisleychilds
• https://www.instagram.com/drrisleychilds
• https://x.com/drrisleychilds
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnmarierisleychildsdo
• https://www.tiktok.com/@drrisleychilds
• https://www.youtube.com/@drrisleychilds

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

In this powerful episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Annie Mayfield Morlock, 5-time Amazon bestselling author, corporate tech sales executive, and host of the Made to Shine podcast.

Annie shares her personal journey from an eating disorder and exercise addiction to discovering her true identity in Christ. She opens up about how God stripped away the places she built her identity—athletic performance, appearance, relationships, and achievement—to reveal that her worth was never something she had to earn.

With honesty and depth, Annie talks about navigating rock-bottom seasons when God feels silent, breaking free from ruminating thoughts, and stepping out of performance-based living. This episode is for anyone battling addiction, perfectionism, or the pressure to prove their worth.

If you’re tired of carrying baggage you were never meant to hold, this conversation will remind you of a core truth: you matter because of who God created you to be, not because of what you do.

Key Topics Covered

• Identity at the root of addiction
• How God dismantles false identities to reveal His sufficiency
• Honest prayer and bringing your real emotions to God
• The three faith questions
• Peter’s model of faith: “To whom else would we go?”
• Taking thoughts captive
• Escaping the performance trap in work and culture
• Jeremiah 1:5 and identity before achievement
• Living as light beyond church walls
• Why Scripture must be personal, not just consumed
• Grace for the process when we turn to coping habits instead of God

Resources & Links

• Website: www.anniebmayfield.com
• Instagram: @anniemmay
• Facebook: Annie B Mayfield
• LinkedIn: Annie Mayfield Morlock
• YouTube: @anniebmayfield
• Podcast: Made to Shine (Top 10% globally streamed on Spotify)

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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 of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Lane Kennedy—Functional DNA Nutritionist, Stress Management Expert, and woman with 29 years of sobriety—to talk about nervous system regulation, recovery, and faith in the middle of chaos.

Lane shares her deeply personal journey from addiction to long-term sobriety, and how becoming a mother unexpectedly led her into postpartum depression and rage—emotions she had never experienced before. A breaking point outside her car in San Francisco became the catalyst for a life-changing realization and the work she does today.

This conversation is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, emotionally dysregulated, or stuck in cycles of numbing, avoidance, or burnout. Lane offers practical, science-backed tools for calming the nervous system, understanding your unique genetic blueprint, and finding stillness—even when life feels unbearable.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Lane’s 29-year sobriety journey and the role of spirituality and meditation
• How motherhood triggered postpartum depression and emotional dysregulation
• What actually happens in the body during stress, fear, and bad news
• How the nervous system impacts addiction, avoidance, and emotional shutdown
• Practical regulation tools beyond breathwork
• Why everyone’s nervous system is different—and why that matters
• How DNA and genetics (COMT, OXTR genes) affect stress and emotional response
• Why regulation is a practice, not a one-time fix
• How faith supports clarity and calm in life-or-death situations
• How to support a dysregulated loved one without losing yourself

Connect with Lane Kennedy

• Website: https://www.lanekennedy.com
• Community: https://community.lanekennedy.com

Social Media

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanekennedy
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lane.kennedycoach
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lane_kennedy
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lanekennedy-levy

#nervoussystem #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #mindfulness #stressmanagement #calminchaos #emotionalwellness #faithoveraddiction #selfregulation #mentalhealth

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 episode of Faith Over Addiction, Tanya Gioia sits down with Matt Morizio, licensed financial advisor, founder of Reconstructing Wealth, and father of eight to talk honestly about money, fear, identity, and trusting God when finances feel overwhelming.

This conversation is for Christian women who love God, want to be faithful stewards, and still feel stuck in scarcity, anxiety, or financial pressure. Together, Tanya and Matt explore how our beliefs about money shape our lives—and how God invites us into freedom, obedience, and peace.

Key Takeaways

• Why identity precedes destiny—and how it impacts finances
• How scarcity mindset forms and how God rewires it
• Why many believers unknowingly sabotage financial growth
• What biblical stewardship really looks like today
• Trusting God when you can’t see the full path
• Using money as a tool for purpose, not pressure
• How generosity breaks fear and control

About Today’s Guest

Matt Morizio is a licensed financial advisor and founder of Reconstructing Wealth. A former Kansas City Royals minor league player, Matt now helps individuals align their finances with their faith, values, and God-given calling. He and his wife have been married for 16 years and are raising eight children.

Connect with Matt Morizio

• Website: https://www.reconstructingwealth.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattmorizio

Free Resource: Follow Matt on Instagram and send him a DM to receive his free 3-part video course on money mindset and personal finance fundamentals.

Christian women and money, faith and finances, biblical stewardship, trusting God with money, money mindset for Christian women, scarcity vs abundance biblical, identity in Christ and finances, faith over fear finances, Kingdom stewardship, Christian personal development

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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Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpH

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If this episode spoke to you, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805

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