Tanya and Jerry Gioia
Tanya and Jerry Gioia
How to be a Fit Witness for Christ in Spirit, Soul, and Body: The Whole Person Package
How to be a Fit Witness for Christ in Spirit, Soul, and Body: The Whole Person Package
How to be a Fit Witness for Christ in Spirit, Soul, and Body: The Whole Person Package
Tuesday 11th November 2025
Join Tanya Gioia as she explores recovery through faith with Dr. Laurette Willis, sharing stories of hope, healing, and transformation.
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Faith can lead to recovery from addiction.
- Combining biblical truths with cognitive techniques aids healing.
- Setting healthy boundaries is crucial for personal growth.
- Scripture can transform lives and renew the mind.
- True freedom comes from leaning into God's strength.
God chooses the foolish things of this world to confound the wise.
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this heartening episode of 'Sober on Purpose,' host Tanya Gioia sits down with Dr. Laurette Willis, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and founder of Weight Loss Without Willpower. Dr. Laurette shares her remarkable journey from a childhood in a high-functioning yet troubled family to finding God after years of New Age practices and addiction.
Her story is one of resilience and transformation, illustrating how faith can lead to recovery from emotional eating, alcoholism, and smoking. Dr. Laurette offers practical advice on breaking free from the chains of addiction by combining biblical truths with cognitive behavioural techniques. She shares an engaging exercise involving a pen and bilateral brain stimulation to help listeners combat cravings. Her message is clear: true freedom and healing come from leaning into God's strength rather than relying on willpower alone.
Tanya and Dr. Laurette explore the importance of setting healthy boundaries and rediscovering joy through faith. They discuss the power of scripture in renewing the mind and transforming lives, providing listeners with tools to reclaim their peace and joy. This episode is not just for those battling addiction but for anyone seeking to strengthen their spiritual journey.
So grab a cup of tea, get comfy, and prepare to be inspired by stories of hope, strength, and the transformative power of faith. Remember, you're stronger than you know, and there's a life beyond addiction's chaos waiting for you.