What happens when faith, loss, and healing intersect? In this episode of Flying Upstream, Gina Economopoulos shares her remarkable journey from life in a Catholic convent to becoming a sober woman of faith and an end of life doula.
Raised in a large Italian Greek family, Gina reflects on the sense of belonging she found in the convent—and the emotional abuse that ultimately led to her departure. She opens up about the devastating loss of her fiancé to alcoholism, her own struggles with addiction, and the grief that reshaped her life.
Through resilience, transformation, and deep faith, Gina discovered her calling: supporting others through death and grief with compassion. Her story is a testament to the power of sobriety, healing, and the hope that emerges even from profound loss.
Episode Chapters
00:00 — Introduction to Gina’s Journey
02:20 — Growing Up in a Large Family
04:08 — The Unexpected Path to Nunhood
07:18 — Leaving the Convent: A Shocking Turn
12:38 — Emotional Abuse and Self-Discovery
17:12 — The Loss of a Fiancé and Complicated Grief
21:21 — Facing Addiction and Finding Healing
24:05 — Becoming an End of Life Doula
29:36 — Words of Encouragement for the Lost
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Website: https://www.ginaecon.com/
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