Send us a text Gina Economopoulos shares her powerful journey from childhood physical challenges through grief, religious life, and addiction to finding purpose as an author and end-of-life doula. Her story of resilience demonstrates that even in our darkest moments, giving up is never the answer when we have the courage to keep moving forward. • Born with physical limitations as one of eight children in a loving Italian-Greek family • Used alcohol to mask insecurities and fit in socially throughout early adulthood • Experienced profound loss when her mother died of cancer, redirecting her life path • Spent 12 years in a convent before realizing that path wasn't right for her • Found herself at rock bottom after her fiancé died a month before their wedding • Discovered sobriety and healing through Alcoholics Anonymous • Published bestselling book "Shake the Dust Off Your Feet and Walk" to share her journey • Now works as an end-of-life doula, helping others through their final transitions • Spreads a message of hope that "if it could happen to me, it can happen to anyone" • Encourages others to remember they're not alone in their struggles If nobody told you that they love you today, we do. Remember there is always something greater ahead if you just keep going. Get ready to break free from obstacles and live life on your terms! Are you readdy to create and design your best life? If so, click the link here. To make sure you never miss an episode, make sure you subscribe to the podcast and head on over to www.cassandracrawley.com and join our mailing list. Support the show Are you ready to create and design your best life on your terms? If so, click here and schedule a complimentary discovery call with Cassandra. https://www.cassandracrawley.com/discovery-call If this podcast helped you rethink whether you are living your best life on your terms, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help more women find it. To get a copy of my debut book, "Is Your Way in Your Way", visit https://www.cassandracrawley.com/book Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cassandracrawleymayo Website: https://www.cassandracrawley.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandra_crawleymayo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandracrawley/ YouTube: https://cassandracrawleymayo x: https://www.tiktok.com/
