194. Overcoming Loss & Addiction: Gina Economopoulus on Resilience, Faith & End‑of‑Life Doula Work
Description
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.
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