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

In this powerful episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia welcomes Susan Bosma—known as the Gospel Granny—who shares her extraordinary testimony of dying on an operating table in 1974 and encountering Jesus Christ. What she experienced revealed a profound biblical truth about the afterlife that many Christians have never been taught.

Susan opens up about her journey from nominal Christianity to radical faith, her personal battle with cigarette addiction, and walking alongside family members struggling with addiction. Through her 50-year walk with Christ, she offers hope, biblical wisdom, and practical encouragement for those affected by addiction—both personally and within their families.

This episode explores Scripture, spiritual warfare, fasting and prayer, hearing God’s voice, and a powerful prophetic dream that exposes how addiction disguises destruction while attempting to steal the fruit God has placed inside His people.

If you are struggling with addiction—or loving someone who is—this conversation will remind you that Jesus sees you, walks with you, and still restores what feels lost.

KEY TOPICS COVERED

• Susan’s near-death experience and encounter with Jesus

• The biblical meaning of “the sea” in Revelation

• Deliverance from cigarette addiction and walking out freedom

• Loving family members through addiction with faith and boundaries

• Hearing God’s voice vs. spiritual warfare

• God’s heart for the addicted and the broken

• A prophetic dream revealing how addiction destroys God-given fruit

• Prayer, fasting, compassion, and walking daily by faith

RESOURCES

Susan Bosma

Website: https://www.gospelgranny.com/

Watch Susan’s full near-death testimony on Randy Kay Ministries YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1BHrsc1TbU

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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 Rebecca Hogue, Licensed Professional Counselor and holistic trauma therapist, for a deeply encouraging conversation about time, trauma, addiction, and spiritual wholeness.

Rebecca shares insights from her upcoming book, Healing Time: Move into a Future of Freedom and Flow, including the concept of time blindness and why our relationship with time is often shaped by trauma, perfectionism, and unmet needs. Together, they explore the difference between Kronos (linear time) and Kairos (God’s time) and how God’s perspective of time invites us out of striving and into freedom.

This episode takes a compassionate look at addiction through the lens of attachment, drawing on Gabor Maté’s work to highlight how addiction often stems from early wounds and unmet needs rather than moral failure. Tanya and Rebecca speak directly to women who love someone struggling with addiction, offering grounding wisdom, faith-filled encouragement, and practical ways to care for your own heart.

Throughout the conversation, Rebecca reminds listeners that God is not asking for perfection—He desires wholeness. Healing happens incrementally, rest can be learned, and every small step forward matters.

This episode is for you if you feel overwhelmed by time, exhausted by perfectionism, or longing to live with more peace, presence, and spiritual flow.

Key Topics Discussed

• Time & Time Blindness
• Addiction & Trauma
• Attachment Theory
• Loving Someone with Addiction
• Rest That Invests
• Spiritual Wholeness

Resources & Links

• Website: www.CanvasCW.com
• Book: Healing Time: Move into a Future of Freedom and Flow : https://www.canvascw.com/book

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

Join host Tanya Gioia in this inspiring conversation with Danette Galvis, a passionate storyteller, connector, and advocate for living a sober life with purpose. Danette is a Best Selling Author, Real Estate Investor & Realtor of 30 years, Flipping & Remodeling Coach, and founder of RehabHER Recovery House, a sober living experience for women in recovery from addiction.

In this powerful episode, Danette shares her 10-year sobriety journey and how she discovered her calling through faith and recovery. She opens up about the transformation from being a pass-out drunk to becoming a beacon of hope for women struggling with addiction. Danette reveals how God downloaded the unique concept of comparing house rehabilitation to personal recovery, leading to her first book "Kingdom RehabHER" and her latest collaboration "She Nailed It."

Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking inspiration for living out your calling, Danette's story demonstrates that age is not a factor when it comes to fulfilling your God-given purpose. As she powerfully states, "If it happened for me, it can happen for you, too."

Key Points Discussed:

• Danette’s journey to 10 years of sobriety and her daily commitment to staying sober
• How faith and reading the Bible became central to her recovery and daily life
• Lessons learned from addiction and how to model recovery for family, especially her daughter
• Turning personal struggles into purpose-driven action through RehabHER Recovery House
• Comparing house flipping to personal transformation and how God inspired her book Kingdom RehabHER
• Building sober living homes that feel safe, supportive, and non-institutional for women
• Practical strategies for accountability, spiritual growth, and staying connected to God while running a ministry
• Overcoming fear and trusting God to provide resources month by month
• Insights on resilience, perseverance, and following God’s calling despite age or obstacles

Resources & Links

• Primary Website: http://www.kingdomrehabher.com
• Get the FREE RehabHER Checklist available for download
• Sober Living Website: http://www.rehabherrecoveryhouse.com

Books Available on Amazon:

• "Kingdom RehabHER" - https://a.co/d/1fht4oj
• "She Nailed It: Inspiring Stories of Women from Valleys to Victories" - Available for pre-order - https://a.co/d/0JpDfOY
• "Financial Trendsetters" - https://a.co/d/bRhpK6j

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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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 Rose Ann Forte, international best-selling author and creator of the Choose Freedom® Program. Rose Ann shares her transformative journey from living a double life as a church leader struggling with alcohol addiction to finding true freedom through a faith-based, neuroscience-backed approach.

Rose Ann opens up about spending 29 years in a toxic marriage where she made her husband an idol, leading her into what she calls "the deep, dark abyss" of addiction and anger. After her divorce at age 60, she discovered a neuroscience-based recovery program that helped her break free—but something was missing. She realized they were "teaching God's Word without God" and began integrating Scripture into the recovery process, creating devotionals that would eventually help thousands.

This conversation explores the stigma surrounding traditional recovery programs, the power of neuroplasticity and renewing your mind (Romans 12:2), and why 12-week practice periods are essential for lasting transformation. Rose Ann challenges the idea that "that's just the way I am," explaining how neural pathways can be rewired through intentional practice, Scripture meditation, gratitude, and reflection.

Whether you're struggling with substance abuse, life-interfering behaviors like anger or codependency, or simply feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, this episode offers hope, practical wisdom, and a path forward rooted in faith and science.

Resources & Links

• Rose Ann Forte Website: https://choosefreedom.today
• Podcast: Say Goodbye and Imagine - https://www.youtube.com/@saygoodbyeandimagine

Books:

• Prepare to Quit - https://a.co/d/i0Dx2TU
• The Plans He Has for Me - https://a.co/d/0lf3elF
• Transformed by His Promises - https://a.co/d/86UetKR

Bible App Devotionals: Search Choose Freedom in the YouVersion Bible App

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

Join Tanya Gioia as she talks with Dan Nichols, Lead Pastor and author of Making Scripture Simple, about intentional parenting, overcoming shame, and creating authentic Christian community. Dan shares his son Landon’s inspiring spiritual journey and how imperfect parenting, presence, and God’s grace shape faith at home.

They also discuss the importance of healthy community, managing technology, and making Scripture accessible for kids. This episode is full of hope, practical wisdom, and encouragement for parents, caregivers, and anyone navigating faith in a messy world

Resources & Links

Connect with Dan Nichols

Website: https://danandjoy.com/

Books by Dan Nichols

• Making Scripture Simple Series (Available on Amazon)
• Philippians - https://a.co/d/6YY6fVT
• Colossians & Philemon - https://a.co/d/7scXuys
• 1st, 2nd, & 3rd John and Jude - https://a.co/d/idiE0t8

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 inspiring episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Kelly Leardon—founder of Walk Like Warriors and certified Director of Operations—to talk about time management, burnout prevention, and the life-changing gift of Sabbath rest.

Kelly opens up about her former 75-hour workweeks while raising four kids and attending seminary, and how embracing a biblical approach to time radically transformed her home, business, and heart. She introduces her “spaghetti brain” concept and her practical theme-day system that helps women move from emotional chaos to intentional living.

This conversation is essential for women juggling family responsibilities, supporting loved ones through addiction, or trying to run a business while feeling constantly overwhelmed. Kelly’s honest reflections as a “recovering workaholic” offer hope and practical steps for anyone who feels guilty slowing down, resting, or taking time for themselves.

Whether you're a mom, an entrepreneur, or someone navigating crisis while holding everything together, you’ll find biblical wisdom, simple systems, and real encouragement to reclaim your peace—and your joy.

Key Points

• Spaghetti Brain vs. Waffle Brain: Why women process life differently and how to work with your God-designed wiring instead of fighting it.
• Theme-Day System: A simple, sustainable weekly structure to reduce overwhelm and create order in work, home, and family life.
• The Power of Sabbath Rest: How starting with small moments of rest can shift your entire family and break cycles of burnout.
• Breaking the Busyness Cycle: Why many women resist stillness, and how rest becomes an act of obedience, not laziness.
• Practical Tools for Overwhelmed Women: Three-item lists, simple digital systems, and choosing what you can control in crisis.

Resources & Links

• Website: https://walklikewarriors.com/free/
• Instagram: @walk_like_warriors

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, Tanya Gioia sits down with licensed therapist and mom of five Kristin Cogan to explore the concept of emotional hygiene and how it can transform motherhood from overwhelming to joyful. Kristin opens up about her own journey of having four kids under four and feeling like she was drowning despite appearing to have it all together.

Whether you're struggling with mom guilt, feeling touched out by the end of the day, or rushing through bedtime just to escape the room, this episode offers practical tools and compassionate guidance for reclaiming your peace. Kristin and Tanya also discuss the transformative power of therapy, including EMDR, and how doing your own healing work creates lasting positive change throughout your entire family system.

Key points

• Understanding Emotional Hygiene
• The Four Pillars Framework
• The Nervous System Connection
• Recognizing When You're Not Practicing Emotional Hygiene
• Redefining Safety
• Quality Over Quantity in Parenting
• Overcoming Mom Guilt
• The Ripple Effect

Resources & Links

Connect with Kristin Cogan:

Instagram: @imperfectlywonderfulmotherhood

Website: www.imperfectlywonderful.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

💻 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 and deeply honest conversation, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Audrey and Blaine Rindlisbacher to discuss a topic often hidden in shame: pornography and sexual addiction. Blaine courageously shares his journey from childhood struggles through nearly four decades of addiction, revealing how he finally found lasting freedom through complete surrender to God and understanding the true triggers of addictive behavior.

This episode goes beyond surface-level solutions to explore the spiritual roots of addiction. Blaine and Audrey discuss why traditional approaches often fall short and how identifying the five core triggers—fear, dishonesty, resentment, selfishness, and self-pity—can unlock the path to recovery. They explain how these triggers apply to all addictions, from pornography and drugs to video games and food.

Audrey, author of The Mission Driven Life and founder of The Mission Driven Mom, shares her perspective as a spouse walking alongside someone in recovery, offering invaluable wisdom on separating the person from the behavior and maintaining hope without enabling. Together, they reveal how addiction is fundamentally a spiritual problem requiring spiritual solutions, and how God's character—faithful, honest, forgiving, selfless, and grateful—provides the antidote to every trigger.

Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking to understand this widespread issue, this episode offers practical tools, hope, and a pathway to freedom through faith.

Key Points

• Understanding Addiction as a Spiritual Problem
• The Five Core Triggers (Not HALT)
• The Antidotes to Each Trigger
• The Reality of Addiction's Impact
• The Path to Recovery
• The Power of Prayer and Persistence
• For Spouses and Loved Ones
• Distinguishing God from Religion
• The Permission Culture

Resources & Links

Connect with Audrey and Blaine Rindlisbacher:

• Website: www.themissiondrivenmom.com
• Free Resource: Get 3 FREE chapters of The Mission Driven Life in audio format at themissiondrivenmom.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

💻 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 of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Steve Rotermund, author of "God's Imperfect Plan is Perfect," for an honest and transformative conversation about codependency, addiction, and finding true identity in Christ.

Steve's story breaks the mold of typical addiction narratives—as a husband, father of seven, and pastor, he faced 13 years of his wife's prescription drug addiction while grappling with his own codependency. What makes Steve's testimony particularly compelling is his willingness to share the often-unheard male perspective on loving someone with addiction, as well as his own journey of walking away from God in anger before finding profound healing and restoration.

Through candid discussion, Steve reveals how childhood trauma, including abandonment and sexual abuse, shaped his codependent patterns. He shares the pivotal moment when a counselor told him after just 15 minutes: "You have codependency. You're part of the problem"—a truth that initially enraged him but ultimately set him on a path to freedom.

This episode offers hope and practical wisdom for anyone caught in the exhausting cycle of trying to "fix" someone they love, those struggling with their own identity, or anyone who has ever felt that God's plan for their life has gone terribly wrong. Steve's message is clear: God's imperfect plan is actually perfect, and true transformation comes not from behavior modification but from discovering your identity in Christ.

Key Points:

• Codependency Exposed
• The Addiction to Chaos
• Wrestling With God
• Identity in Christ as the Turning Point
• Healing Childhood Trauma Through Jesus
• Beyond Behavior Modification

Resources & Links:

• Website: https://www.walkrightministries.com/
• Book: "God's Imperfect Plan is Perfect" by Steve Rotermund - https://amzn.in/d/7i9CykC

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 inspiring episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Monica Ocejo, a Mexican-born fashion designer, breast cancer survivor, and author of "Between Threads and Tortillas." Monica shares her powerful journey of transformation—from immigrating to the United States with dreams of becoming a renowned fashion designer, to facing a devastating breast cancer diagnosis at 40 with three young children, to losing her fashion business and reinventing herself in the most unexpected way: making tortillas.

Monica opens up about her struggle with the "you can do it alone" mentality and the profound moment she learned to surrender control to God. She discusses navigating grief, finding identity beyond career titles, and discovering that her true identity is as a child of God. Through laughter, friendship, and faith, Monica found joy even in life's darkest moments.

Whether you're facing illness, loss, career changes, or feeling stuck in grief, Monica's story offers hope and practical wisdom about taking small steps forward, embracing creative healing, and holding onto God's promises when life collapses. Plus, you'll hear the hilarious story of her first day making tortillas in heels and fancy dresses!

Key Points

• Surrendering Control
• Identity Beyond Achievement
• The Power of Grieving Well
• Finding Joy in Reinvention
• Living on Borrowed Time
• The Prodigal Son Principle
• Creative Healing
• Taking Small Steps
• The Collapse Before the Star
• Mexican Heritage and Faith

Resources and Links

Guest Information:

Book: Between Threads and Tortillas - Available on Amazon - https://a.co/d/hswL3YH

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/

🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE

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