Tanya and Jerry Gioia
Tanya and Jerry Gioia
Finding Peace Through Loss
Finding Peace Through Loss
Finding Peace Through Loss
Sunday 7th September 2025
Discover Leah Chrest's heartfelt journey through addiction, loss, and finding peace through Christian meditation.
47 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Compassionate
Healing
Encouraging
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Tanya and Jerry Gioia
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Christian meditation can offer solace during challenging times.
- You can't control or cure addiction, but you can influence positively.
- Setting healthy boundaries is crucial in relationships affected by addiction.
- Finding peace requires surrendering control and embracing faith.
- Healing and growth can emerge from the most difficult circumstances.
Who I am now may have saved who he was then.
How do individuals find peace in the aftermath of addiction and loss? This episode of 'Sober on Purpose' brings you the heartfelt story of Leah Chrest, a Christian meditation teacher and author. Leah opens up about her journey through the emotional turmoil of loving someone with addiction and the eventual loss of her husband to alcoholic cirrhosis. Through her narrative, Leah highlights the importance of surrendering control and embracing God's plan, even when it seems unfathomable.
With light-hearted moments sprinkled throughout, Leah shares how Christian meditation became a lifeline, offering her solace and joy amidst chaos. Her story is a powerful reminder that while you can't control or cure addiction, you can influence your surroundings positively. As Leah discusses setting boundaries and finding inner peace through contemplative practices, she invites listeners to explore the transformative power of meditation.
Whether you're facing similar challenges or simply seeking inspiration, Leah's experiences offer hope and healing in the face of adversity. So, grab a cuppa and ponder: How might meditation guide you to reclaim joy and peace in your life?