Tanya and Jerry Gioia
Tanya Gioia
Season 3 - Ep:11 -What if your mind needed a workout just as much as your body?
Season 3 - Ep:11 -What if your mind needed a workout just as much as your body?
Season 3 - Ep:11 -What if your mind needed a workout just as much as your body?
Monday 17th February 2025
Explore brain fitness with Arnold Beekes and Tanya Gioia to boost mental resilience and prevent cognitive decline through emotional awareness and personal growth.
42 minutes
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Tanya and Jerry Gioia
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Episode Overview
- Brain fitness is vital for cognitive health.
- Emotions are signals providing valuable data.
- Mental training can prevent diseases like Alzheimer's.
- Personal growth involves breaking automatic behaviors.
- Living from inside-out enhances emotional well-being.
Emotions are data. They're signals telling you something about yourself.
In the enlightening episode of the Faith Over Addiction Podcast, Tanya Gioia engages in a thoughtful discussion with Arnold Beekes about the importance of brain fitness as a means to maintain cognitive health and mental well-being. Arnold, who hails from the Netherlands and now resides in Romania, emphasizes that just as physical exercise is crucial for bodily health, mental exercise is essential for sustaining cognitive function.
Arnold's insight is deeply rooted in his personal experience caring for his mother, who suffered from dementia and Parkinson's. His journey has inspired him to advocate for proactive mental training to prevent cognitive decline and enhance mental resilience. Throughout the episode, Arnold describes how emotions serve as data, providing signals that can guide personal growth. He argues that society often encourages individuals to ignore these emotional cues, but tuning into them can lead to significant transformation.
Arnold's training program aims to help individuals upgrade their mental capabilities, empowering them to achieve more than they previously thought possible. Tanya and Arnold explore how breaking free from automatic behaviors is critical in fostering personal development. Arnold shares that it took him over 40 years to unlearn certain habits, illustrating the ongoing nature of personal growth.
The conversation also touches upon the idea of living from the inside-out, suggesting that looking inward for validation rather than seeking external approval can lead to better emotional health. The episode resonates with listeners who are navigating the challenges of living with someone dealing with addiction. Tanya provides encouragement, reminding her audience of their inherent strength and the importance of setting healthy boundaries grounded in love.
She calls upon listeners to embrace their identity in God's kingdom and reclaim the peace and joy that addiction may have taken from them. Ultimately, Tanya and Arnold offer a hopeful and empowering message: by enhancing brain fitness and emotional awareness, individuals can prevent cognitive decline and create a life filled with joy, resilience, and purpose.