Welcome back, Sober On Purpose family! 🎉 Today, I’m thrilled to introduce Dr. Brian F. Licuanan, a board-certified psychologist, author, and speaker based in Southern California. Dr. Licuanan joins us to discuss his new book, How to Get Your Resisting Loved One Into Treatment: A Step-by-Step Guide for Mental Health and Addiction Crisis.

In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most common struggles many of you face—how to help a loved one who refuses treatment. Dr. Licuanan brings over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families affected by mental health and addiction. He offers compassionate, practical advice and shares his unique approach to "assertive love," a balance of boundaries and relationship that replaces the often misunderstood concept of "tough love."

You’ll hear real stories, actionable strategies, and insight into understanding addiction as a disease—reminding us that, while we all have our struggles, there’s always hope and a path forward.

If you’re feeling helpless or stuck in supporting someone close to you, this episode is for you.

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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