Tanya and Jerry Gioia

Sober on Purpose

Tanya Gioia

  • Power of forgiveness vs. Toxic Unworthiness

Power of forgiveness vs. Toxic Unworthiness

Friday 15th September 2023

Join Doug Sweeney on 'Sober on Purpose' as he shares his journey from addiction and worthlessness to freedom through forgiveness.
52 minutes
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Sober on Purpose
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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
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Doug Sweeney's Path to Freedom: Forgiveness and Self-Worth

Episode Overview

  • Doug's journey from addiction and legal consequences to finding freedom through forgiveness
  • The transformative power of forgiveness in breaking free from self-destructive patterns
  • Doug's mission to empower men struggling with addiction and bondages
  • The role of faith and self-discovery in Doug's journey to healing and purpose
  • The importance of forgiveness and finding a new purpose in serving others
It was essential because I was about to go to prison, and I was going this time for more years than I had ever been. But I knew in my heart right then and there after reading this and feeling by the spirit, you know, God's forgiveness for me, even me, you know, Romans 5, 8 says that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Imagine growing up with constant belittlement and verbal abuse, feeling like you're never enough. That's Doug Sweeney's story. He endured a childhood filled with negativity, which planted seeds of worthlessness that grew into a life of addiction and bad decisions. Doug's journey wasn't easy, but it led him to a profound realization: forgiveness was his key to freedom. In this episode of 'Sober on Purpose', Doug opens up about his struggles with addiction and the legal consequences that followed.
He shares how his deep-seated insecurities drove him to make harmful choices, but also how he found a way out. Through forgiveness—both of himself and others—Doug unlocked the door to a new life. Now, he's dedicated to helping other men break free from their own chains of addiction and find their worth. If you're looking for a story of redemption and the power of letting go, this episode is for you.