Tanya and Jerry Gioia
Tanya and Jerry Gioia
Grieving the Life You Didn't Choose
Grieving the Life You Didn't Choose
Grieving the Life You Didn't Choose
Friday 9th May 2025
Explore the layers of grief beyond loss in addiction and relationships with Dr. Amanda McNeil on Sober on Purpose.
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Episode Overview
- Grief isn't limited to death; it includes unmet life expectations.
- Unprocessed grief can keep you stuck; healing requires grace and empathy.
- Faith and psychology can work together for emotional healing.
- Setting healthy boundaries is crucial for personal peace.
- Hope is essential for moving through grief towards healing.
"We grieve when we have an unexpected change with our job or our finances. It is adjusting to a change that we didn’t sign up for."
Imagine grieving for a life you never chose. In this heart-touching episode of "Sober on Purpose", Tanya Gioia sits down with Dr. Amanda McNeil, a licensed pastoral counsellor and theologian, to tackle the complex layers of grief associated with addiction and relational loss. You might think grief is only about losing a loved one, but as Dr. McNeil explains, it's much more than that.
It's about coming to terms with the life changes you never signed up for, like the shifts in relationships or dreams that never materialised. Dr. McNeil shares her journey of understanding grief through the lens of faith and psychology. She highlights how unprocessed grief can leave you feeling stuck, but with grace and empathy, healing is within reach.
They dive into the idea that grief isn't just about tears and sadness; it's about unmet expectations and the heartbreak that comes when life doesn't go as planned. The episode is filled with practical advice on recognising grief beyond bereavement, setting healthy boundaries, and finding hope in faith. Dr. McNeil also brings biblical characters into the conversation, using their stories to illustrate how hope can be a catalyst for healing.
If you're dealing with addiction in your family or grappling with life's unexpected turns, this episode offers a comforting hand and a few laughs along the way. It’s a reminder that while grief can feel overwhelming, there’s a path to reclaiming joy and peace. So, why not give it a listen and find some solace in shared experiences?