Last week's guest, Tim Heller, shared his experience with 15 years of chronic pain, mental illness and alcoholism. If you missed it, he shared how the decision to be "California sober" works for him. #DPYLLive is about honest conversation and our guest sharing their personal story and what worked for them. We appreciate the DPYL community for listening and understanding without judgement.

Find out everything Tim went through while trying to find the source of his pain and finally finding relief. Although he does not attend AA meetings he believes in a founding principle, "One day at a time!"

What this conversation covered:

- How to find hope when you're at the end of your rope?

- The Key to staying sober: Community and support

- The connection between chronic pain & addiction

- How to keep creativity alive amidst pain & struggles?

- How faith, resistance, and struggle give life its meaning?

and so much more…

“Watch the Replay” on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/2VQpCEaYV40

Tim's company, Tim Heller Creative (THC) offers creative consulting services to individuals and startups as well as audiobook casting and production under their audiobook branch, Audiobook Bonanza!

Sites: timhellercreative.com & audiobookbonanza.com

Social @timhellercreative everywhere, Audiobook Bonanza on LinkedIn. 

Tune in this Thursday, September 25, 2025, for this prerecorded conversation on @LinkedIn for Episode 2. Our upcoming guests are the brother-sister duo, Eddie and Monica Randle. Eddie Randle will share his personal journey of overcoming addiction to food and alcohol, and how he transformed that struggle into a healthy passion for putting his well-being first. Licensed Psychotherapist and Founder of @Mental Wealth Works, Monica Randle, will share her personal approach on communication and share professional insight.

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