Gina shares her journey through loss, addiction, and a crisis of faith. She explores how to navigate feelings of hopelessness and despair, offering practical advice on finding hope and a sense of purpose. Be inspired by her resilience and guided by her insights on embracing faith and perseverance to overcome life's darkest moments. Timestamps: [00:02] — early life & family background [07:45] — Finding faith in the convent [18:30] — Overcoming addiction & embracing AA [25:10] — Becoming an end‑of‑life doula [34:20] — Practical hope strategies for hardship Gina Economopoulos was born in Syosset, NY, to a strong Italian and Greek-loving family. She graduated from Eastern CT State University and bartended before embarking on a 12-year convent journey after her mother's passing. Settled on the Jersey Shore, Gina now works as an End-of-Life Doula, extending her compassionate heart to those in their final chapter. She found solace in sobriety as a proud Alcoholics Anonymous member, and her story of resilience through tragedy and faith inspires others to face life's challenges. https://www.ginaecon.com Download a Free Chapter of Shake The Dust Off Your Feet and Walk: Faith, Sobriety, Self-Discovery, and Healing - A Memoir. learn practical tips for navigating grief and faith-building exercises   Please subscribe, leave a review, download her free chapter, and connect with Sarah: IG: @sarahghekiere.nd Email: sarahghekierend@gmail.com Work with Sarah 1:1 - 50% off in exchange for feedback for a limited time: bit.ly/ITHWBH2025 Sarah's Meditations on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/innertruthhealing/guided-meditations Learn More about Inner Truth Healing: innertruthhealing.us