Finding Faith, Healing, and Purpose Through Life’s Hardest Journeys with Gina Economopoulos

In this deeply moving episode of Beyond the Bestseller, Kelly sits down with Gina Economopoulos, author of Shake the Dust Off Your Feet and Walk: Faith, Sobriety, Self-Discovery, and Healing. Gina shares her extraordinary life journey, from bartending to becoming a Catholic nun, and back to bartending—all while navigating profound grief, emotional abuse, and the road to recovery from alcoholism. Her story is one of resilience, faith, and the transformative power of self-discovery. Gina’s heartfelt reflections will inspire anyone who has faced loss, felt broken, or wondered how to start healing.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Gina’s search for love and belonging led her on unexpected life paths
• The pivotal role grief played in shaping her spiritual journey
• The emotional toll of leaving the convent and the healing power of writing
• How sobriety became a cornerstone of her self-discovery and faith
• The ongoing process of finding purpose after life’s biggest losses

Resources & Links:

• Gina Economopoulos’ Website: ginaecon.com
• Purchase Gina’s Book: Shake the Dust Off Your Feet and Walk: Faith, Sobriety, Self-Discovery, and Healing (affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4hMHDKl)
• Connect with Gina: Through her website, you can find links to her Facebook, Instagram, and blog, where she shares more about her journey and offers words of encouragement.

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