Why do men struggle to ask for help? How can wives navigate the challenges of addiction, shame, and unhealthy patterns in their marriages?

In this episode of Faith Over Addiction, Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia sits down with Dr. Michael Jaquith to explore how pride, shame, and addiction impact men—and what wives can do to foster healing without losing themselves in the process.

Dr. Jaquith, a Catholic life coach and former scientist, brings powerful insights into the neuroscience of addiction, the biblical design for masculinity, and why men resist asking for help. Whether you're supporting a husband struggling with addiction or trying to restore balance in your marriage, this episode will equip you with faith-based wisdom and practical tools.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

[00:03:15] – How childhood wounds and shame shape a man’s identity

[00:07:16] – The biggest "dragons" men face today (pornography, addiction, fear of failure)

[00:12:40] – How addiction leads to role reversals in marriage

[00:16:04] – The difference between a mother’s rules for a son vs. a wife’s role in her husband’s choices

[00:18:46] – The power of identity: why your past does not define you

[00:22:10] – Understanding the male and female dynamics in communication

[00:33:45] – Why giving your husband permission to “do it badly” is crucial

[00:42:30] – How to slowly shift roles without creating more conflict

Meet Our Guest: Dr. Michael Jaquith

Dr. Michael Jaquith is a Certified Life Coach and the founder of Catholic Life Coaching for Men. After overcoming personal struggles in faith and marriage, he now helps Christian men break free from addiction, reclaim leadership, and build stronger, faith-filled relationships. With a background in neuroscience and a passion for biblical truth, Michael guides men toward healing and transformation.

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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