Are you feeling exhausted, emotionally drained, or disconnected from yourself? In this episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Lauren Fay, an alcohol-free empowerment coach, holistic healer, and Reiki master teacher, to explore the journey of breaking free from addiction, self-abandonment, and emotional overwhelm.

Lauren shares her personal story of overcoming alcohol and drug addiction, eating disorders, and deep emotional disconnection. Together, Tanya and Lauren dive into the ways our bodies store emotional pain, how busyness can be a way to avoid deeper struggles, and why slowing down is essential for true healing. You’ll learn powerful techniques for releasing stored emotions, clearing negative energy, and reclaiming your self-worth—so you can give from a place of abundance rather than depletion.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How addiction, self-abandonment, and overwhelm are connected
• The importance of the "sacred pause" and listening to your body
• How the body stores emotional trauma and ways to release it
• Practical steps to reconnect with yourself and set boundaries
• Why movement, visualization, and energy work can aid emotional healing
• How to break the cycle of busyness and create space for peace and joy

Guest Bio:

 Lauren Fay is an alcohol-free empowerment coach, holistic healing practitioner, and Reiki master teacher dedicated to helping women release emotional burdens and reconnect with their true selves. After overcoming addiction and eating disorders, she now supports women in reclaiming their self-worth through mindset coaching, energy work, and holistic practices.

Resources & Links:

Connect with Lauren Fay: https://laurenfaycoaching.com/

Lauren Fay offers a FREE 30 minute masterclass called THE PROMISE which lays out the 5 shifts you can make today for a liberated, alcohol-free life: https://laurenfaycoaching.com/the-promise-mc-signup

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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