She Quit Drinking at 60 - How Faith & Brain Science Create Lasting Freedom
Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with Addiction · Tanya Gioia
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Show Notes
In this powerful episode of Faith Over Addiction, host Tanya Gioia sits down with Rose Ann Forte, international best-selling author and creator of the Choose Freedom® Program. Rose Ann shares her transformative journey from living a double life as a church leader struggling with alcohol addiction to finding true freedom through a faith-based, neuroscience-backed approach.
Rose Ann opens up about spending 29 years in a toxic marriage where she made her husband an idol, leading her into what she calls "the deep, dark abyss" of addiction and anger. After her divorce at age 60, she discovered a neuroscience-based recovery program that helped her break free—but something was missing. She realized they were "teaching God's Word without God" and began integrating Scripture into the recovery process, creating devotionals that would eventually help thousands.
This conversation explores the stigma surrounding traditional recovery programs, the power of neuroplasticity and renewing your mind (Romans 12:2), and why 12-week practice periods are essential for lasting transformation. Rose Ann challenges the idea that "that's just the way I am," explaining how neural pathways can be rewired through intentional practice, Scripture meditation, gratitude, and reflection.
Whether you're struggling with substance abuse, life-interfering behaviors like anger or codependency, or simply feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, this episode offers hope, practical wisdom, and a path forward rooted in faith and science.
Resources & Links
- Rose Ann Forte Website: https://choosefreedom.today
- Podcast: Say Goodbye and Imagine - https://www.youtube.com/@saygoodbyeandimagine
Books:
- Prepare to Quit - https://a.co/d/i0Dx2TU
- The Plans He Has for Me - https://a.co/d/0lf3elF
- Transformed by His Promises - https://a.co/d/86UetKR
Bible App Devotionals: Search Choose Freedom in the YouVersion Bible App
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
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Are 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 Solart
Artist: Luna Cantina
Album: Luz Solart
Released: 2024