Inside Addiction

Rebuilding Trust and Family After Addiction - Tanya Giogia


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In this episode of Inside AddictionLuke Worsfold talks with Tanya Giogia about what it really takes to rebuild trust and repair family relationships after addiction.

This episode provides invaluable insights for partners and families navigating addiction recovery and offers tools for emotional growth and relational healing.

Tanya shares how addiction doesn’t just affect the person struggling—it impacts the entire family—and explains why recovery needs to be a team effort. Tanya also offers practical advice for breaking unhealthy patterns, creating stronger connections, and learning to trust again after addiction.

If you’re navigating the ups and downs of recovery or trying to heal your family relationships, this episode is packed with insights and tools to help you move forward.

They discuss:

  • The role of trauma in shaping unhealthy relationship patterns.
  • The challenges families face during addiction recovery.
  • Breaking cycles of codependency and enabling behaviors.
  • Practical steps for rebuilding trust and fostering connection.

  • Key Takeaways:

    • Addiction recovery affects the entire family, not just the individual.
    • Healing codependency and control issues is essential for rebuilding trust.
    • Therapy and self-awareness are powerful tools for breaking unhealthy patterns.
    • Couples can grow stronger by addressing past traumas and learning new ways to connect.

    • Best Moments:

      • "I realized I was contributing to the chaos by trying to control everything." – Tanya Giogia
      • "Addiction isn’t just one person’s battle. It affects everyone, and healing has to be collective." – Tanya Giogia
      • "Trust is rebuilt through actions, not words, and consistency is key." – Tanya Giogia

      • About the Guest:
        Tanya Giogia is a relationship coach and recovery advocate who helps families overcome addiction-related struggles. She draws from her own experience with trauma, codependency, and healing to empower others to rebuild trust and create healthier relationships.

        Guest Links:

        • Website: https://www.tanyagioia.com
        • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9
        • Mentioned in the episode: https://www.blessedfamilyrecoverysummit.com

        • Valuable Resources:

          • Al-Anon Family Groups – www.al-anon.org
          • Codependents Anonymous – www.coda.org
          • Books: Codependent No More by Melody Beattie

          • Episodes to Check Out Next:

            1. Luke Worsfold: How to Beat Addiction as an Emotionally Detached Man
            2. It’s a Family Problem with Dr. Robert Meyers

            3. About the Host:
              Luke Worsfold is an addiction specialist and entrepreneur with a deeply personal connection to addiction recovery. After overcoming his own struggles, Luke built a successful counseling practice and now helps others navigate addiction through therapy and coaching.

              Host’s Links:

              • FREE Consultation: https://www.insideaddiction.co.uk/consultation
              • Website: www.insideaddiction.co.uk
              • Instagram: @inside.addiction
              • Facebook: Inside Addiction
              • YouTube: Inside Addiction Channel
              • TikTok: @inside.addiction

              • Contact Email:
                [email protected]

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