Finding Joy in Grief: Myth or Reality?

In this episode, Tanya Gioia welcomes Sylvia Worsham to discuss finding joy during grief and navigating faith through family addiction struggles. Sylvia shares her journey from corporate pharmaceutical sales to spiritual coaching after a near-death experience in 2012 that taught her surrender.Sylvia introduces her "coaching tree" framework for understanding how childhood trauma shapes beliefs and behaviors, and offers practical strategies for breaking free from fear-based reactions. Listeners learn to distinguish God’s promptings from obsessive thoughts, practice daily surrender, and find joy in the journey rather than waiting for circumstances to change.About the Guest: Sylvia Worsham, 3x bestselling author, spiritual transformation coach, and host of Release Doubt, Reveal Purpose Podcast. She helps corporate and professional women navigating deep spiritual change align with their soul’s purpose and identity.Key TakeawaysStart small with God-connection timePray conversationallyAct on faith before outcomes are visibleSeek professional help for trauma and codependencyFocus on your own healingStay present, notice joy pocketsBuild consistent relationship with GodCheck her website for resources : www.sylviaworsham.comFree 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