Finding My Purpose in Sobriety with Tim Lodgen
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Mindset, belief, and the power within are the key attributes that will help you to overcome challenges, adversities, the dark night of the soul and everything that seems to be impossible. It's those attributes that shone through when Tim Lodgen needed them the most. Tapping into every last ounce of strength within enabled Tim to overcome the most horrific twenty-seven years of his life. Twenty-seven years of alcohol and drug addiction, suicidal thoughts and several suicide attempts, depression, hopelessness and bipolar disorder. At his lowest point, Tim decided to tap into the truth and magnificence of who he really is and transform his life beyond what anyone could have imagined. During our conversation in this episode we discuss: Tim's formative years and the emotional trauma that manifested within him as a result of his parent's divorce and how this narrative shaped his reality and belief about himself. Joining the US Marines - the endurance of physical, mental and emotional psychological mind training. Being discharged and dealing with PTSD, feeling lost and longing for a purpose. The onset of alcohol and drug addiction, escapism, loneliness, and despair. Praying and asking for signs and guidance and a way out. The amazing experience of recovery, rehabilitation, self-empowerment and learning to love and believe again. Hope, support, and paying it forward for humanity and his partnerships: Rockstar - love and light to the world. Non-profit support for mental health and addiction recovery. The Overwatch Collective. Non-profit for 1st responders, military & families, awareness for PTS, suicide, normalize mental health. To connect and reach out to Tim you'll find him at: