Show Notes:

In this episode of Unleashed, I sit down with Tim Holloway from Men of Influence—a conversation that's been eight years in the making. We dive deep into the trenches of addiction, recovery, faith, and the journey toward becoming better men.

Key Moments:

• Full Circle Connection: Tim and I reflect on how our paths first crossed during the early days of our recovery journeys and how life has brought us back together.

  
  



• Tim's Traumatic Early Years: He opens up about his tumultuous childhood—growing up in a home riddled with addiction, violence, and loss.

  
  



• The Turning Point: Tim shares the pivotal moment of his overdose and how it sparked a profound conversation with God, leading to a shift in his desires and actions.

  
  



• The Power of Mentorship: We discuss the impact of mentors in our lives—how key individuals stepped in at crucial moments to guide us toward healing and purpose.

  
  



• Surrendering to the Journey: Tim emphasizes the importance of surrendering to the process of personal growth and allowing the right people to enter our lives at the right time.

  
  



• Healing the Heart: We delve into the necessity of addressing deep-rooted heart issues to become men who lead from a place of power rather than ego.

  
  



• Death of the Old Self: A candid talk about how each new level of growth requires letting go of our former selves—embracing the pain of breaking to reach new heights.

  
  



• Ambition with Purpose: Tim sheds light on aligning ambition with heart-centered motives to prevent sacrificing what truly matters—like family and personal well-being—in the pursuit of success.

  
  



• Final Thoughts: Tim encourages listeners to pay attention to recurring patterns, triggers, and areas of limitation as signals to address underlying heart beliefs holding us back.

  
  

Connect with Tim Holloway:

• Men of Influence Facebook Group: Join the community to engage with ambitious men on a journey of healing and growth.