# 137- Becoming Unstuck in Addiction, Shame, and Identity - Freedom is Closer than You Think with Eric and Mayana Frederickson

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Published: 2026-06-30T09:43:00+00:00
Episode link: https://frontparkingspot.podbean.com/e/sobriety-isnt-enough-how-identity-heals-addiction/
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## Resource

Join host Jennifer Bosma on the Front Parking Spot podcast as she interviews husband-and-wife team Eric and Mayana Fredrickson of Recovering Reality. This episode is tailored for faith-based moms who want practical, spiritually grounded help for themselves and their families. Expect personal stories, honest testimony, and actionable next steps for spiritual growth. Eric shares his journey from 13 years trapped in addiction to more than 17 years of sobriety, describing overdose, courts, rehabs, and a radical encounter with Jesus. A biblical life coach and bestselling author, he brings 7,000+ hours of one-on-one coaching and a core message: sobriety isn’t enough—lasting freedom comes from addressing the identity and beliefs beneath the behavior. Mayana, originally from Brazil and a longtime follower of Christ, explains how she helps women rediscover identity in Christ, overcome cultural conditioning, and lead with emotional and spiritual maturity while homeschooling their three boys. Topics covered include the difference between religion and relationship, renewing the mind (Romans 12:2), practical spiritual disciplines (a simple morning routine of reading, writing and prayer; suggested Scripture reading from Psalms, Proverbs and the Gospels; journaling and fasting), and how encounters with God accelerate transformation. They discuss how community, consistency and discipline unlock growth, and how lifestyle evangelism and hospitality reveal a distinct Christian witness. Key takeaways include the distinction between condemnation and conviction, why identity in Christ matters more than behavior modification, how the 12-step principles connect to Scripture, and the importance of intentionally choosing what you feed your mind. The episode also highlights cultural differences…

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