Tanner Keegan Read
Tanner Keegan Read
How an Alcoholic Nun Recovered Her Sobriety with Gina Economopolous
How an Alcoholic Nun Recovered Her Sobriety with Gina Economopolous
How an Alcoholic Nun Recovered Her Sobriety with Gina Economopolous
Sunday 5th October 2025
Explore Gina Economopoulos' transformative journey from a life as a nun through addiction and recovery in this powerful episode of Retrieving Sanity.
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53 minutes
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Episode Overview
- The importance of self-reflection in the recovery process.
- Finding freedom through spiritual connection.
- The role of community support in healing.
- Overcoming emotional abuse and trauma.
- Understanding alcoholism as a disease.
When I couldn't wait to get that alcohol sip within, it was like, ah.
How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? That's the heart of this episode of 'Retrieving Sanity,' where host Keegan Read sits down with Gina Economopoulos, a former nun and first-time author, to discuss her inspiring journey from addiction to sobriety. Gina shares her story of battling alcoholism while grappling with personal loss and health struggles.
Raised in a loving Italian-Greek family, Gina's life took a turn when she became a nun in the South Bronx, only to face emotional abuse and a forced exit from the convent after 12 years. The episode delves into Gina's search for meaning after losing her mother at a young age, her struggle with alcoholism, and her journey back to faith and sobriety.
She candidly discusses the challenges of living with grief, finding love, and ultimately, how she discovered freedom through her higher power and the support of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Her memoir, 'Shake the Dust Off Your Feet and Walk,' encapsulates her tumultuous yet inspiring journey of resilience and hope. Gina's story is one of redemption, healing, and self-discovery. Her journey from being a nun to battling alcoholism, and ultimately finding sobriety, is a testament to the human spirit's resilience.
This episode is perfect for anyone interested in personal stories of overcoming adversity and finding hope in the darkest times. So, are you ready to be inspired by Gina's incredible journey?