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

In this deeply moving episode, Tanya Gioia welcomes Leah Chrest, author of "At the Edge of the Jordan" and "It's Okay to be Okay," Christian meditation teacher, and contemplative blogger. Leah shares her profound journey of loving someone struggling with addiction and the transformative path from control to surrender. This episode explores the delicate balance between influence and control in rela...

Join host Tanya Gioia for an incredibly powerful conversation with AmiLynne "Babs" Carroll, a certified Holistic Practitioner and Holistic Life Coach who has transformed profound personal challenges into a ministry of hope and healing. After receiving an expiration date from doctors in 2007 and later experiencing a stroke that left her quadriplegic in 2022, AmiLynne shares how surrendering control...

Join host Tanya Gioia as she welcomes Jennifer Bosma, Christian children's book author and host of the Front Parking Spot Podcast (ranked in the top 100 Christian family podcasts). In this encouraging conversation, Jennifer shares her unique "front parking spot" philosophy rooted in Ephesians 3:20 - that God wants to do "exceedingly abundantly more than you can desire or imagine." Discover practic...

In this episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia sits down with financial educator Linda Grizely to tackle one of the most challenging aspects of addiction recovery and family support: money management. Whether dealing with gambling, substance abuse, or other addictive behaviors, money is almost always involved, leaving families wondering where it went and feeling ill-equipped to manage t...

In this episode, Tanya Gioia welcomes Sylvia Worsham to discuss finding joy during grief and navigating faith through family addiction struggles. Sylvia shares her journey from corporate pharmaceutical sales to spiritual coaching after a near-death experience in 2012 that taught her surrender. Sylvia introduces her "coaching tree" framework for understanding how childhood trauma shapes beliefs and...

Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where we explore your identity in Christ. This podcast centers on women who have been caring for loved ones who are struggling with addiction and may have lost themselves or abandoned their relationship with God in the process. In this powerful episode, host Tanya Gioia interviews Dr. Angela Deulen, who brings a unique Christian perspective to neuroscience with her...

In this deeply vulnerable and transformative conversation, Alegria shares her journey from rock bottom in Japan during the 2011 earthquake to finding spiritual recovery through the 12-step program. She discusses the complex relationship between shame and healing, the practice of living in the present moment, and how she reclaimed her authentic feminine power after years of survival-mode living. Gu...

Join Tanya Gioia as she sits down with Teresa Blaes, a certified coach, author, and podcast host who shares her powerful journey through trauma, loss, and addiction to finding redemption through faith. Teresa's story begins with a miraculous encounter as a baby and unfolds through decades of hardship, including witnessing violence, losing her sight, struggling with gaming addiction, and ultimately...

What does it look like to walk through 40 years in the wilderness with God—and still come out with unshakable faith? In this honest and hope-filled episode, Tom Snow joins Tanya Gioia to share his extraordinary story of healing, heartbreak, and deep spiritual transformation. Diagnosed with terminal cancer as a teen, Tom experienced a miraculous healing that set him on a decades-long journey of wre...

In this powerful episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia speaks with Marita Tedder , a seasoned Christian author and speaker, about rediscovering purpose and friendship after devastating loss. Marita opens up about the unexpected end of her marriage, a complete career pivot, and the shame she carried in the aftermath—especially as someone who had written and spoken publicly on marriage a...

In this powerful episode, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Katie Lain to explore the science behind The Sinclair Method (TSM) — a revolutionary, medication-assisted approach to alcohol recovery that works while someone is still drinking. Katie shares her personal 10-year struggle with alcohol, her discovery of TSM, and the hope it offers to those who haven’t found success in traditional recovery pr...

In this powerful episode, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Jason Heinritz, a former corporate executive turned ministry leader who made the courageous decision to step down from a lucrative position to prioritize faith and family. Jason shares his transformative journey from being a "Sunday Christian" to developing a genuine identity rooted in Christ. Key Takeaways: Identity Shift: Moving from work...

In this powerful episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia welcomes Anita Keagy Christian speaker, author, and founder of The Joy Shop. Anita shares her deeply personal journey of faith, loss, and redemption that led to writing two transformative books about seeking God first in all areas of life. What You'll Discover: How a teenage pregnancy and adoption decision at 17 became the foundati...

In this powerful episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia sits down with David Richards, a former Marine, corporate executive, and author who shares his raw and transformative journey from childhood trauma to spiritual awakening. Raised in a religious home but drifting from God in adulthood, David’s path took unexpected turns through broken relationships, addiction, and a pandemic-era spi...

In this powerful episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia sits down with David Richards, a former Marine, corporate executive, and author who shares his raw and transformative journey from childhood trauma to spiritual awakening. Raised in a religious home but drifting from God in adulthood, David’s path took unexpected turns through broken relationships, addiction, and a pandemic-era spi...

Feeling burned out from constantly supporting your addicted loved one? Wondering if God has forgotten about you in the chaos? You're not alone. In this powerful episode, award-winning children's book author and former educator Dawn Stephens shares her journey from identity crisis to discovering her true calling as a "fruit pot." After losing what she thought was her dream job, Dawn learned a life-...

Join host Tanya Gioia as she sits down with Ryan Reichert, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and author of "God Only Knows When the Devil Comes for You: Second Chance at Life." After 23 years of military service and a successful corporate career, Ryan found himself battling a 33-year drinking problem that began at age 12. In this powerful conversation, Ryan shares his journey from living in fear a...

Join host Tanya on Faith Over Addiction as she sits down with Trent Carter, a board-certified nurse practitioner in addiction medicine and founder of Renew Health. Operating multiple clinics across New Mexico, Trent shares powerful transformation stories and practical insights about addiction recovery. In this compelling conversation, Trent reveals how he discovered the massive gap in addiction se...

In this powerful episode, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Jennifer Chase, a "triple winner" whose story illuminates the complex roots of addiction and the transformative power of authentic healing. Jennifer opens up about growing up in generational addiction, experiencing childhood sexual abuse, and how a brain tumor surgery in her late twenties introduced her to opiates. She shares the pivotal mo...

When food becomes your closest friend, your comfort, and eventually your captor, where do you turn? In this deeply honest conversation, Kristy McCammon shares her journey from childhood food addiction to finding true freedom through surrendering to Christ. As a lifelong Christian who still struggled with binge eating and food obsession, Kristy discovered that knowing Jesus wasn't enough - she had...

How do you find love after heartbreak? It's a question almost everyone over the age of 10 has asked. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Pamela Williams, an emotional intelligence coach with a background in social work and psychology, to explore the intersection of faith, resilience, and healing from life's deepest wounds. Pamela shares her personal journey of transformation through writing...

In this powerful and vulnerable episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Rick Cheatham, a former fire captain who transformed his deepest struggles into a ministry of hope and healing. Rick shares his raw, 40-year journey from addiction to restoration—a story that will resonate with anyone facing the hidden battle of pornography addiction or loving someone who is. What You'...

In this crucial episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Stacey Womack, founder of Abuse Recovery Ministry and Services (ARMS), to explore the complex reality of domestic violence and abuse within relationships - particularly in Christian contexts. What You'll Learn: The Hidden Forms of Abuse - Discover why most abuse isn't physical, but rather emotional, psychological, fin...

Host Tanya Gioia sits down with Darryl Rodgers, a speaker, author, and family recovery coach, who shares his powerful story of losing his son Chase to a drug-related car accident. In this heartfelt episode, Darryl explains how he turned his grief into purpose, helping families understand addiction, set healthy boundaries, and support loved ones without enabling. In this episode, we explore: Why fa...

Is your constant giving leaving you spiritually and emotionally drained? You’re not alone. In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia is joined by Dr. Ioana Popa—a nationally board-certified life and leadership coach, psychiatrist, spiritual care provider, and founder of Team For The Soul®. Together, they unpack the often-missed signs of hidden burnout, especially...