{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Lia Allen: The Moment I Almost Gave Up","description":"What if your life changed\u2026 in a single moment you almost didn\u2019t survive? In this episode of Why I Believe, I sit down with Lia Allen, relationship marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and woman of faith, to share a story of hitting rock bottom and finding redemption on the other side. From the outside, Lia\u2019s life looked successful. She was a business owner. A leader in her community. Someone others looked up to. But behind the scenes\u2026 She was struggling with addiction, emptiness, and a life that felt completely out of control. Until one moment changed everything. Driving down the road with a plan to end her life\u2026 something stopped her. That moment became the beginning of a journey that would lead her to healing, faith, and freedom. We talk about:   Hitting rock bottom and choosing to ask for help  Addiction, shame, and the pressure to \u201chave it all together\u201d The moment she truly accepted Jesus  Freedom from alcohol and drugs, and what that looked like  Learning to surrender daily (even when it\u2019s hard)  Walking through loss, hardship, and life\u2019s challenges with faith  Lia also shares powerful moments of provision and answered prayers, reminders that even in the hardest seasons, God is present. Her story is raw, honest, and deeply hopeful. It\u2019s a reminder that no matter how dark things feel\u2026 no matter how far you think you\u2019ve gone\u2026 You are not alone. And your story isn\u2019t over. You can reach Lia Allen at Lia Allen | LinkedIn Want to share your story? Michelle is currently accepting guest applications for&amp;nbsp;Why I Believe.  \ud83d\udc49 Apply here: https:\/\/www.michellevonruden.com\/whyibelieve-apply Ready to take the next step? If you\u2019re feeling called to grow deeper in your faith, identity, or purpose, Michelle would be honored to walk alongside you.  \ud83d\udc49 Book a conversation: Book Your Discovery Call with Michelle Von Ruden  \ud83d\udc49 Learn more about coaching: Von Ruden Coaching and Consulting LLC- INDIVIDUALS Remember, you don\u2019t have to be perfect to be called. You don\u2019t have to have it all figured out to say yes. God will meet you right where you are. ","author_name":"Why I Believe","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/WhyIBelieve","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41789630\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/203300545"}