Discover Nervous System Secrets for Recovery & Stress Relief

In this powerful episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Lane Kennedy—Functional DNA Nutritionist, Stress Management Expert, and woman with 29 years of sobriety—to talk about nervous system regulation, recovery, and faith in the middle of chaos.Lane shares her deeply personal journey from addiction to long-term sobriety, and how becoming a mother unexpectedly led her into postpartum depression and rage—emotions she had never experienced before. A breaking point outside her car in San Francisco became the catalyst for a life-changing realization and the work she does today.This conversation is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, emotionally dysregulated, or stuck in cycles of numbing, avoidance, or burnout. Lane offers practical, science-backed tools for calming the nervous system, understanding your unique genetic blueprint, and finding stillness—even when life feels unbearable.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeLane’s 29-year sobriety journey and the role of spirituality and meditationHow motherhood triggered postpartum depression and emotional dysregulationWhat actually happens in the body during stress, fear, and bad newsHow the nervous system impacts addiction, avoidance, and emotional shutdownPractical regulation tools beyond breathworkWhy everyone’s nervous system is different—and why that mattersHow DNA and genetics (COMT, OXTR genes) affect stress and emotional responseWhy regulation is a practice, not a one-time fixHow faith supports clarity and calm in life-or-death situationsHow to support a dysregulated loved one without losing yourselfConnect with Lane KennedyWebsite: https://www.lanekennedy.comCommunity: https://community.lanekennedy.comSocial MediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanekennedyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lane.kennedycoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lane_kennedyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lanekennedy-levy#nervoussystem #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #mindfulness #stressmanagement #calminchaos #emotionalwellness #faithoveraddiction #selfregulation #mentalhealth Free Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/🎧 LISTEN FOR FREEApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpHRSS - https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/2fbb497f-9ffc-4d8a-802b-c862437fb6ee/8V4vMD8N9v🙏 LEAVE A REVIEWIf this episode spoke to you, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.Blessings,Tanya Gioia 🌸🎵 Music Credit:Track: Luz SolartArtist: Luna CantinaAlbum: Luz SolartReleased: 2024