I Climbed to the Top and Found Nothing There | Addiction to Alignment with Tom Lyman

Описание: In Episode 93 of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with Tom Lyman, a men’s coach and faith-based mentor, for a raw and powerful conversation about addiction, recovery, purpose, and redefining success.
Tom shares his deeply personal journey from outward success and hidden addiction to surrender, healing, and intentional living through faith. Together, Angelina and Tom unpack what it truly means to live aligned with your values, not society’s definition of success. This episode explores vulnerability, accountability, faith, and the daily habits that lead to lasting transformation.
Listeners will walk away encouraged to examine their own definitions of success, identify emotional blind spots, and take practical steps toward clarity, healing, and purpose-driven living.

Key Topics & Show Notes
In this episode, we discuss:
Tom’s journey from addiction and materialism to recovery and faith
Why external success often masks internal struggle
Redefining success beyond money, titles, and possessions
The power of vulnerability and sharing your testimony
Faith as a foundation for healing and personal alignment
Tools for intentional living, including journaling and habit stacking
Using emotional awareness to break cycles and grow
How accountability and community accelerate transformation
Aligning daily actions with core values and purpose
Encouragement for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected
Memorable Takeaways:
You can climb the ladder of success and still realize it’s leaning against the wrong wall
Healing begins when we stop hiding and start telling the truth
Small, consistent habits lead to massive life change
True success is peace, alignment, and living with purpose