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

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

Tanya Gioia

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Do you feel like addiction has stolen the peace and purpose from your home, leaving you overwhelmed and unsure of who you are in Christ? ✨ Welcome to Faith Over Addiction! ✨ This podcast is for Christian women who love someone struggling with addiction. Together, we’ll navigate the heartbreak, chaos, and confusion while uncovering God’s bigger plan for your life—and your family. 🌿 What You'll Find Here: ✅ Hope & Healing ✅ Faith-Filled Insights ✅ Practical Tools for Boundaries & Peace ✅ Honest Conversations on Recovery & Identity 🎙 Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya GioiaTanya helps Christian women reclaim their God-given identity, set boundaries with love, and create a home filled with grace and peace—even when addiction tries to steal the show. 💡 You Are Not Alone. Your life, your home, and your faith matter. Let's walk this journey of healing together.  🌟 Want to be a guest? 🌟Are you passionate about biblical identity, boundaries, and faith-based recovery? Join Tanya Gioia on Faith Over Addiction! Apply to be a guest through PodMatch.Visit: www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/faithoveraddictionBy joining through PodMatch, you’ll connect with a network that supports your message—without the hassle of contracts, performance targets, or restrictive requirements. Plus, enjoy exclusive benefits like automated podcast growth strategies, monetization tools, and free access to courses and trainings.  ⚠ DISCLAIMER: Any advice shared is based on personal experience and research. There are no guarantees, as many variables impact success. Please take everything as opinion-based guidance. 💛 To Your Happiness,Tanya Gioia

Recent Episodes

Get 8 Hours Back In Your Week
NOV 28, 2025
Get 8 Hours Back In Your Week
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 time radically transformed her home, business, and heart. She introduces her “spaghetti brain” concept and her practical theme-day system that helps women move from emotional chaos to intentional living.This conversation is essential for women juggling family responsibilities, supporting loved ones through addiction, or trying to run a business while feeling constantly overwhelmed. Kelly’s honest reflections as a “recovering workaholic” offer hope and practical steps for anyone who feels guilty slowing down, resting, or taking time for themselves.Whether you're a mom, an entrepreneur, or someone navigating crisis while holding everything together, you’ll find biblical wisdom, simple systems, and real encouragement to reclaim your peace—and your joy.Key PointsSpaghetti Brain vs. Waffle Brain: Why women process life differently and how to work with your God-designed wiring instead of fighting it.Theme-Day System: A simple, sustainable weekly structure to reduce overwhelm and create order in work, home, and family life.The Power of Sabbath Rest: How starting with small moments of rest can shift your entire family and break cycles of burnout.Breaking the Busyness Cycle: Why many women resist stillness, and how rest becomes an act of obedience, not laziness.Practical Tools for Overwhelmed Women: Three-item lists, simple digital systems, and choosing what you can control in crisis.Resources & LinksWebsite: https://walklikewarriors.com/free/Instagram: @walk_like_warriors Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/🎧 LISTEN FOR FREEApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpHRSS - https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/2fbb497f-9ffc-4d8a-802b-c862437fb6ee/8V4vMD8N9v🙏 LEAVE A REVIEWIf this episode spoke to you, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805Are 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 SolartArtist: Luna CantinaAlbum: Luz SolartReleased: 2024
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Breaking Free from Mom Burnout: Emotional Hygiene with Kristin Cogan
NOV 28, 2025
Breaking Free from Mom Burnout: Emotional Hygiene with Kristin Cogan
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, feeling touched out by the end of the day, or rushing through bedtime just to escape the room, this episode offers practical tools and compassionate guidance for reclaiming your peace. Kristin and Tanya also discuss the transformative power of therapy, including EMDR, and how doing your own healing work creates lasting positive change throughout your entire family system.Key pointsUnderstanding Emotional HygieneThe Four Pillars FrameworkThe Nervous System ConnectionRecognizing When You're Not Practicing Emotional HygieneRedefining SafetyQuality Over Quantity in ParentingOvercoming Mom GuiltThe Ripple EffectResources & LinksConnect with Kristin Cogan:Instagram: @imperfectlywonderfulmotherhoodWebsite: www.imperfectlywonderful.comFree Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/🎧 LISTEN FOR FREEApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpHRSS - https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/2fbb497f-9ffc-4d8a-802b-c862437fb6ee/8V4vMD8N9v🙏 LEAVE A REVIEWIf this episode spoke to you, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805Are 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 SolartArtist: Luna CantinaAlbum: Luz SolartReleased: 2024
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Understanding the 5 Triggers of Addiction and Finding Freedom Through Faith
NOV 21, 2025
Understanding the 5 Triggers of Addiction and Finding Freedom Through Faith
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 true triggers of addictive behavior.This episode goes beyond surface-level solutions to explore the spiritual roots of addiction. Blaine and Audrey discuss why traditional approaches often fall short and how identifying the five core triggers—fear, dishonesty, resentment, selfishness, and self-pity—can unlock the path to recovery. They explain how these triggers apply to all addictions, from pornography and drugs to video games and food.Audrey, author of The Mission Driven Life and founder of The Mission Driven Mom, shares her perspective as a spouse walking alongside someone in recovery, offering invaluable wisdom on separating the person from the behavior and maintaining hope without enabling. Together, they reveal how addiction is fundamentally a spiritual problem requiring spiritual solutions, and how God's character—faithful, honest, forgiving, selfless, and grateful—provides the antidote to every trigger.Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking to understand this widespread issue, this episode offers practical tools, hope, and a pathway to freedom through faith.Key PointsUnderstanding Addiction as a Spiritual ProblemThe Five Core Triggers (Not HALT)The Antidotes to Each TriggerThe Reality of Addiction's ImpactThe Path to RecoveryThe Power of Prayer and PersistenceFor Spouses and Loved OnesDistinguishing God from ReligionThe Permission CultureResources & LinksConnect with Audrey and Blaine Rindlisbacher:Website: www.themissiondrivenmom.comFree Resource: Get 3 FREE chapters of The Mission Driven Life in audio format at themissiondrivenmom.comFree Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/🎧 LISTEN FOR FREEApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpHRSS - https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/2fbb497f-9ffc-4d8a-802b-c862437fb6ee/8V4vMD8N9v🙏 LEAVE A REVIEWIf this episode spoke to you, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805Are 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 SolartArtist: Luna CantinaAlbum: Luz SolartReleased: 2024
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You’re Not Their Savior: Discovering Who You Are in Christ
NOV 19, 2025
You’re Not Their Savior: Discovering Who You Are in Christ
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 prescription drug addiction while grappling with his own codependency. What makes Steve's testimony particularly compelling is his willingness to share the often-unheard male perspective on loving someone with addiction, as well as his own journey of walking away from God in anger before finding profound healing and restoration.Through candid discussion, Steve reveals how childhood trauma, including abandonment and sexual abuse, shaped his codependent patterns. He shares the pivotal moment when a counselor told him after just 15 minutes: "You have codependency. You're part of the problem"—a truth that initially enraged him but ultimately set him on a path to freedom.This episode offers hope and practical wisdom for anyone caught in the exhausting cycle of trying to "fix" someone they love, those struggling with their own identity, or anyone who has ever felt that God's plan for their life has gone terribly wrong. Steve's message is clear: God's imperfect plan is actually perfect, and true transformation comes not from behavior modification but from discovering your identity in Christ.Key Points:Codependency ExposedThe Addiction to ChaosWrestling With GodIdentity in Christ as the Turning PointHealing Childhood Trauma Through JesusBeyond Behavior ModificationResources & Links:Website: https://www.walkrightministries.com/ Book: "God's Imperfect Plan is Perfect" by Steve Rotermund - https://amzn.in/d/7i9CykCFree Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/🎧 LISTEN FOR FREEApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpHRSS - https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/2fbb497f-9ffc-4d8a-802b-c862437fb6ee/8V4vMD8N9v🙏 LEAVE A REVIEWIf this episode spoke to you, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805Are 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 SolartArtist: Luna CantinaAlbum: Luz SolartReleased: 2024
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Finding Joy and Identity Through Life's Biggest Challenges with Monica Ocejo
NOV 15, 2025
Finding Joy and Identity Through Life's Biggest Challenges with Monica Ocejo
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 with three young children, to losing her fashion business and reinventing herself in the most unexpected way: making tortillas.Monica opens up about her struggle with the "you can do it alone" mentality and the profound moment she learned to surrender control to God. She discusses navigating grief, finding identity beyond career titles, and discovering that her true identity is as a child of God. Through laughter, friendship, and faith, Monica found joy even in life's darkest moments.Whether you're facing illness, loss, career changes, or feeling stuck in grief, Monica's story offers hope and practical wisdom about taking small steps forward, embracing creative healing, and holding onto God's promises when life collapses. Plus, you'll hear the hilarious story of her first day making tortillas in heels and fancy dresses!Key PointsSurrendering ControlIdentity Beyond AchievementThe Power of Grieving WellFinding Joy in ReinventionLiving on Borrowed TimeThe Prodigal Son PrincipleCreative HealingTaking Small StepsThe Collapse Before the StarMexican Heritage and FaithResources and LinksGuest Information:Book: Between Threads and Tortillas - Available on Amazon - https://a.co/d/hswL3YHFree Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/🎧 LISTEN FOR FREEApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpHRSS - https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/2fbb497f-9ffc-4d8a-802b-c862437fb6ee/8V4vMD8N9v🙏 LEAVE A REVIEWIf this episode spoke to you, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805Are 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 SolartArtist: Luna CantinaAlbum: Luz SolartReleased: 2024
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34 MIN