Tanya and Jerry Gioia
Tanya and Jerry Gioia
The Trail to Healing: Why Your Brain Clings to Broken Paths
The Trail to Healing: Why Your Brain Clings to Broken Paths
The Trail to Healing: Why Your Brain Clings to Broken Paths
Tuesday 29th April 2025
Explore healing from trauma with Tanya Gioia and Marcy Pusey as they discuss rewriting old narratives through faith and self-worth.
47 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
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Episode Overview
- Trauma can influence your nervous system and keep you stuck in shame.
- Healing begins by telling the truth to yourself first.
- Healthy boundaries are crucial when living with someone struggling with addiction.
- Supportive communities play a key role in recovery.
- Faith offers a fresh perspective on rewriting personal narratives.
"Some people aren't willing or able to fight for worthy things, and it just wasn't me."
Ever wondered why your brain clings to those pesky old patterns? This episode of 'Sober on Purpose' tackles just that, featuring Tanya Gioia in conversation with Marcy Pusey, a trauma-informed coach and therapist. Marcy opens up about her personal journey, shedding light on how trauma can shape our nervous systems and keep us stuck in shame cycles. From overcoming abuse to parenting through pain, Marcy shares how she found healing by embracing God's truth.
It's a conversation that challenges the stories we tell ourselves and offers a fresh perspective on rewriting them. Marcy explains how she once believed she wasn't worth fighting for—a belief reinforced by her experiences until a new narrative emerged through faith. She dives into the concept of dysregulation, providing both clinical and 'street' definitions, and discusses how our nervous systems communicate with each other.
Tanya and Marcy explore practical ways to maintain healthy boundaries while living with someone struggling with addiction. The episode also touches on the importance of finding a supportive community and setting boundaries rooted in love. Marcy's insights offer hope and encouragement for those navigating the chaotic waters of addiction and trauma. If you're seeking a path to healing that combines faith with practical advice, this episode is a must-listen.
Grab a cup of tea, get comfy, and prepare to rethink your old scripts.