My guest today on The Expressive Mom Show is Gina Kunadian, a devoted wife, mother, certified massage therapist, TEDx speaker, and alcohol-free sobriety coach dedicated to helping women break free from alcohol dependency.

Through her podcast Shine Within, she offers inspiration, motivation, and guidance, empowering her listeners to gain confidence, clarity, and renewed vitality.

Having overcome her battle with alcoholism, Gina is passionate about helping others on their journey to sobriety.

Her unique Transformation SHINE Process provides compassionate support, leading women through recovery and self-discovery so they can embrace their fullest potential and live with purpose.
Impact of Addictions, Especially Alcoholism, on Parenting

Alcoholism can severely affect parenting, leading to emotional and behavioral challenges for both parents and children.

It impairs a parent’s ability to be present and responsible, creating instability within the family. Children often feel neglected, confused, and insecure due to unpredictable behavior and mood swings, fostering anxiety and low self-esteem.

Alcoholism also hinders decision-making, leading to inconsistent discipline and poor role modeling, which negatively impacts a child’s emotional development.

Over time, this can create a cycle of dysfunction. Addressing addiction helps parents build healthier environments, promoting emotional security and resilience in their children.

You can connect with Gina through her site, https://www.ginakunadian.com/.

Here is a gift for her listeners: 6-Step Blueprint To An Alcohol-Free Life, her FB group: Awakened Souls: Women Embracing Sobriety & Spiritual Wholeness, and her podcast, Shine Within w/ Gina Kunadian

And here are her social media links: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn

Now you have it, and that is a wrap. Next week, I will be chatting with a guest who is a renowned animal rescuer, healer, and caregiver who has dedicated her life to saving and rehabilitating animals in need.

And the main topic of conversation will be about compassion fatigue. In the meantime, head over to the Expressive Mom website at https://expressivemom.com, on Instagram at anexpressivemom, and on Substack, https://expressivemom.substack.com.

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