Tanya and Jerry Gioia
Tanya and Jerry Gioia
The Neuroscience of Trauma Bonds with Dr. Angela Doolan
The Neuroscience of Trauma Bonds with Dr. Angela Doolan
The Neuroscience of Trauma Bonds with Dr. Angela Doolan
Saturday 16th August 2025
Explore the neuroscience of trauma bonds with Dr. Angela Deulen as she discusses faith, identity, and healing in this empowering episode.
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Episode Overview
- Understanding trauma bonds through neuroscience
- Balancing emotion and reason in the brain
- Setting healthy boundaries in relationships
- Reclaiming identity in Christ amidst addiction
- Harnessing faith for emotional resilience
"You are a daughter of the King, a woman who can spark incredible ripple effects of hope and healing."
In the latest episode of 'Faith Over Addiction,' host Tanya Gioia welcomes Dr. Angela Deulen to delve into the intricate interplay of neuroscience and faith, particularly in how trauma bonds affect our relationships and identities. Dr. Deulen, with her profound expertise in neuroscience and a deep-rooted Christian perspective, sheds light on the biological underpinnings of trauma bonds. She explains how our limbic system and prefrontal cortex function, noting that they cannot operate simultaneously.
This has profound implications on our emotional responses, such as kindness and impatience, which originate from different parts of the brain. The discussion takes a deeper turn as Tanya and Dr. Deulen explore how individuals, especially women who are closely involved with loved ones battling addiction, can often lose themselves and their spiritual grounding. Dr. Deulen emphasizes the importance of setting healthy boundaries, which act as a bridge to reclaim one’s identity in Christ.
She speaks to the necessity of self-awareness and emotional regulation, which not only aids in personal healing but also in fostering healthier relationships. The conversation also touches on the physiological effects of chronic stress and the fight-or-flight response, which can lead to adverse health outcomes. Dr. Deulen offers insights into how faith and spiritual practices can help mitigate these effects by promoting resilience and hope.
Listeners are encouraged to embrace their worth in God’s kingdom and to leverage their faith as a source of strength and joy, even amidst the chaos of addiction. The episode wraps up with Tanya inviting her audience to share the episode and engage further, offering support and resources to those ready to take transformative steps in their journey of faith and healing.