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When Tanya Gioia’s husband got sober five days before Christmas, she thought the hardest part was over—but the real journey had just begun. In this heartfelt conversation, Tanya shares how she navigated life as a wife, mom, and coach while rebuilding trust, setting boundaries, and finding strength through faith. This powerful episode is a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction, codependency, or seeking hope in life’s toughest moments.

Guest Bio:

Tanya Gioia is a Christian-focused addiction relationship coach dedicated to helping women support loved ones battling addiction. Drawing from her personal experience as a wife of a recovering addict and her own journey of healing from codependency, Tanya empowers women to rediscover their identity, set healthy boundaries, and build resilient families. She is also the host of the Faith Over Addiction podcast.

Main Topics:

· Tanya’s family story and her husband’s journey to sobriety

· Life on a Colorado farm with kids, animals, and addiction struggles

· The reality of codependency and how it affects relationships

· How faith, community, and positive self-talk played a role in healing

· The importance of boundaries and self-worth in recovery

· Helping children navigate family addiction dynamics

· The role of therapy, EMDR, and spiritual growth in personal healing

· Why women need to reclaim their identity and voice

· Tanya’s coaching programs, podcast, and future plans

Resources mentioned:

· Tanya’s website: https://www.tanyagioia.com/

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When life crumbled around her—art career, finances, marriage—Stephanie Jackson hit rock bottom. Instead of giving up, she rebuilt her life and launched Practical Sanctuary, pioneering Sensory Interior Design, a unique blend of neuroscience, psychology, and art to create spaces that support focus, healing, and better relationships. In this inspiring episode, Stephanie shares how she turned personal adversity into a mission-driven business, empowering highly sensitive and neurodivergent individuals to thrive.

Guest Bio:

Stephanie Jackson is an artist, massage therapist, educator, and the founder of Practical Sanctuary. After a career in fine art left her disillusioned and financially struggling, she reinvented herself as a sensory interior designer, combining her creative talents with neuroscience and psychology. Stephanie now empowers sensitive and neurodivergent people by helping them create environments that enhance well-being, focus, and emotional regulation. She also teaches massage therapy and is an engaging speaker on neurodiversity and design.

Main Topics:

· The harsh realities of the art world and creative industries

· Stephanie's personal story of financial collapse and resilience

· The birth of Sensory Interior Design and how it differs from traditional design

· The impact of environment on highly sensitive and neurodivergent individuals

· Collaborating with clients to empower them through space transformation

· How small design changes can profoundly affect mental health and productivity

· Stephanie’s transition into teaching and public speaking

· Her upcoming book on sensory design for sensitive people

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In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Gavin Masumiya shares his emotional journey from a shy, self-conscious child to a confident speaker, coach, and musical artist. Through freestyle rap, public speaking, and deeply personal songwriting—especially after the loss of his mother—Gavin discovered the healing power of voice and vulnerability. Listeners will be inspired by his resilience, creativity, and unique approach to coaching others into authentic expression.

Guest Bio:

Gavin Masumiya is a voice coach, speaker, and freestyle rapper who helps people unlock their authentic expression through the power of voice. A former behavioral therapist and English teacher in Japan, Gavin now works with clients around the world to overcome self-doubt and step into their truth. Following the passing of his mother, he transformed grief into artistic healing through songwriting, releasing tracks under his artist name, Masu. Gavin also facilitates coaching programs, mentors aspiring speakers, and contributes to purpose-driven organizations that align with his mission of emotional transformation.

Main Topics:

· Gavin’s journey from shy child to confident speaker and coach

· Discovering freestyle rap as a tool for healing and self-expression

· Using creativity and music to process grief and honor his mother

· Launching a music career under the name Masu

· Creating “legacy appointments” through recorded conversations

· Coaching professionals to unleash their authentic voice

· The impact of mastermind groups and the power of asking for help

· Future ambitions, including a TEDx Talk and potential book

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· Michael’s website: https://www.gavinmasumiya.com/

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· Supporter: Sincerely Sawyer Photography

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