Tanya and Jerry Gioia
Tanya Gioia
Living Your Best Life After Loss
Living Your Best Life After Loss
Living Your Best Life After Loss
Thursday 31st July 2025
Join Tanya Gioia and Marita Tedder as they explore rediscovering purpose and community after loss. Embrace your best life with faith and resilience.
42 minutes
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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
- Rediscover purpose after devastating loss.
- Build community and overcome loneliness.
- Trust in God's plan for new beginnings.
- Embrace healthy boundaries for personal growth.
- Find resilience through faith and support.
Your faith is the foundation, and your boundaries are the bridge and God's truth is your guide.
In the latest episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia converses with Marita Tedder, a seasoned Christian author and speaker, sharing her journey of rediscovering purpose and community after experiencing significant loss. Marita candidly discusses the unexpected end of her marriage and a complete career pivot, highlighting the emotional turmoil she faced, especially as someone who had publicly spoken on marriage and relationships.
Despite these challenges, Marita found herself on a path to her best life, guided by faith and a supportive community. Marita's story is a testament to the power of trusting God's plan. After moving from New Mexico to Texas, she remarried and embarked on a passion project—a blog that serves as a platform for sharing her spiritual journey.
Despite the blog not generating income, it fuels her purpose and allows her to connect with others who may be facing similar struggles. Throughout the discussion, Marita emphasizes the importance of building community to combat loneliness. She shares practical steps for women feeling isolated, urging them to volunteer and engage in church activities. Her advice includes setting healthy boundaries, leaning into God's promises, and embracing a supportive network that can provide comfort and encouragement.
Marita's journey illustrates that, even in seasons of grief and loneliness, one can rebuild and embrace a fulfilling life. Her experiences offer hope and practical guidance, encouraging listeners to reclaim their joy and peace. Tanya Gioia adds to the conversation by reinforcing the idea that faith is a foundation that can sustain individuals through life's challenges, helping them step boldly into the future God has planned.
This episode serves as an invitation for women to rise up, embrace their worth in God's kingdom, and reclaim what has been lost to addiction and adversity. By setting boundaries, trusting in divine guidance, and fostering community connections, listeners are empowered to spark ripple effects of hope and healing in their lives and beyond.