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

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...

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 ep...

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 s...

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, an...

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 ti...

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,...

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 tr...

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 presc...

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 w...

In this powerful episode of the Faith Over Addiction Podcast, host Tanya Gioia welcomes Dr. Laurette Willis, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and founder of Weight Loss Without Willpower. Dr. Laurette shares her incredible testimony of overcoming 22 years of New Age practices, alcoholism, smoking, and emotional eating that began at age six. From growing up in a high-functioning but troubled family...

In this powerful episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Lalonna West, award-winning educational leader and author of Solo and Saved: A 31-Day Journey of Faith, Healing & Self-Discovery. Lalonna shares her deeply personal story of walking away from a 25-year marriage to her high school sweetheart and how God transformed her pain into purpose. Through raw honesty and vu...

In this powerful episode of the Faith Over Addiction podcast, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Kathleen Johnson—author, speaker, and Spirit-led teacher known as "Scripture Girl"—to explore what true surrender really means. If you've ever felt trapped by control, fear, or addictive patterns, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Kathleen shares her own journey through an unwanted divo...

Join Tanya Gioia on the Faith Over Addiction podcast as she welcomes Annette Chesney, a Christian coach, speaker, and seasoned recovery professional who equips women healing from narcissistic abuse—especially those called to lead. In this eye-opening conversation, Annette breaks down the complex topic of narcissism into an easy-to-understand spectrum, helping listeners identify destructive pattern...

Join host Tanya Gioia for a powerful conversation with Pat Domangue, women's minister and Bible study author, as she shares her gut-wrenching journey through her daughter Jade's five-year battle with drug abuse. Pat opens up about the darkest moments of fear, the faith crisis that nearly broke her, and the transformative moment when her mother-in-law pulled her back to truth. Key Points Overcame a...

In this episode, Tanya Gioia sits down with Addie Ott—author, creative entrepreneur, and founder of gentle and lowly co.—to explore how to find quietness, maintain identity in Christ, and experience God’s presence in everyday moments. Addie shares her journey of slowing down in a fast-paced world, offering practical wisdom for connecting with God amid life’s noise. From laundry to dishes, she refr...

In this deeply moving episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia welcomes Catholic singer-songwriter and recording artist Lorraine Hess for an honest conversation about navigating life's darkest moments through faith. Lorraine shares her unique journey into ministry music, releasing her first album at 40 after earning a master's in pastoral studies to bring depth and authenticity to her son...

Join host Tanya Gioia as she sits down with the inspiring Twins Realty team—Cherie Walters and Nicole Juarez, identical twins who turned personal struggle into powerful testimonies of faith and financial independence. In this deeply personal conversation, they share how they moved from being “benchwarmers” in their faith to active participants in God’s plan. Both women openly discuss navigating di...

Join host Tanya Gioia for an intimate, authentic conversation with Anna McLaughlin—entrepreneur, life coach, homeschooling mom of four, and host of the "Overwhelmed to Overcomer" podcast. In this powerful episode, Anna and Tanya explore what it truly means to ground your identity in Christ, especially during life's most challenging seasons. Fresh from dealing with her own difficult day, Anna vulne...

Join Tanya Gioia on the Faith Over Addiction Podcast as she welcomes Katie Sampias, Australian author of "Her Story of Jesus," for an inspiring conversation about identity in Christ through imaginative prayer. Katie shares her unique approach to deepening faith by reimagining Gospel stories from women's perspectives—from Pilate's wife to the bleeding woman to the bride at Cana. Discover how imagin...

In this powerful conversation, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Kristen Wambach—author, speaker, podcaster, and ordained pastor—to explore the profound connection between being seen by God and experiencing true safety. Kristen shares vulnerable stories from her journey, including facing humiliation in a 6,000-member church choir and discovering divine guidance through unexpected signs (like a timbe...

In this powerful conversation, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Stephanie Jordan—author, speaker, and mother of five—to explore one of the most challenging aspects of parenting: knowing when to hold on and when to let go. Stephanie shares raw, honest insights about boundaries, codependency, and trusting God with our children's journeys. From her personal experience as a widow raising five young chi...

What does it mean to battle fear and truly trust God with the ones you love? In this powerful conversation, Heather Bradley—founder of Truth:Freedom Ministry, author of Unthinkable, and longtime pastoral counselor—shares her journey of parenting through addiction, trauma, and loss. Heather opens up about how fear showed up in her parenting, how God called her to release control, and how persistent...

What does it mean to battle fear and truly trust God with the ones you love? In this powerful conversation, Heather Bradley—founder of Truth:Freedom Ministry, author of Unthinkable, and longtime pastoral counselor—shares her journey of parenting through addiction, trauma, and loss. Heather opens up about how fear showed up in her parenting, how God called her to release control, and how persistent...

Join host Tanya Gioia as she sits down with Kim Mosiman, author, coach, and grandmother, for an intimate conversation about rediscovering faith and identity in life's second act. Kim shares her powerful journey from putting Jesus "on a shelf" during her younger years to diving headfirst back into a transformative relationship with God in her 50s. In this heartfelt episode, Kim opens up about her e...

Join host Tanya Gioia on the Faith Over Addiction Podcast for a deeply moving conversation with author Avonley Lightstone, whose story of survival and faith will leave you forever changed. At just three years old, Avonley tried to save her mother from a devastating house fire while her father lay unconscious from drinking. Though she survived with severe burns covering much of her body, her mother...