In this episode of The Unsidelined Life, host Eileen Noyes sits down with Julie Sanford, creator of the Secret Struggles Summit and founder of Married to Addiction. Julie shares her journey as the wife of a recovering alcoholic and how God transformed her family's darkest moments into a mission to help other Christian women facing similar challenges. She discusses the unexpected lessons learned through her husband's eight-year sobriety journey, including the importance of focusing on personal healing instead of trying to "fix" others. The conversation explores how Julie's experience with addiction led to creating a platform supporting Christian wives of alcoholics and eventually expanding to address other "secret struggles" in marriage. Julie offers practical wisdom on setting boundaries, managing expectations during recovery, and finding an identity beyond crisis. This episode introduces the Secret Struggles Summit, bringing together 15 speakers to address topics from infidelity and addiction to faith-based guidance for troubled marriages.

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In this episode of The Unsidelined Life, host Eileen Noyes welcomes Timera LaChae', a 6'3" former basketball player turned entrepreneur with an extraordinary story of faith. Timera recounts hearing God's voice at eight years old and remaining a virgin until marriage at 28, only to face multiple betrayals in what she describes as her "Hosea assignment." She shares the moment she discovered her husband's affair with her mentee while pregnant, yet chose forgiveness over bitterness. Now, as a founder of Increase Marketing and Consulting, Timera uses her experiences to help others heal from trauma and unforgiveness. Her testimony highlights the impact of our spoken words, the critical importance of investing in children ages 1-7, and staying faithful to divine direction despite seemingly impossible circumstances. This conversation offers listeners practical wisdom about transforming pain into purpose.

In this moving episode, host Eileen welcomes former NFL wife Monique Davis Dotson for an intimate conversation about faith, healing, and transformation after divorce. With raw honesty and profound wisdom, Monique shares how a divine revelation transformed her relationship with her ex-husband from one of pain to genuine family connection, even leading to shared holidays and podcast collaborations. As two women of faith, they dive deep into the unique challenges faced by NFL wives, from maintaining identity in the spotlight to navigating life's transitions with grace. The conversation takes an inspiring turn as Monique reveals how she rebuilt her life as an entrepreneur, author, and spiritual mentor, proving that our greatest challenges can become our most powerful testimonies. Through their shared experiences, both women illuminate the path forward for others facing similar struggles, offering hope and practical wisdom for turning pain into purpose. This episode is more than just a conversation – it's a masterclass in forgiveness, resilience, and the transformative power of faith-centered healing.

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