Join us in this deeply moving conversation with Tom Fox, a Catholic chaplain at Terrence Cardinal Cook Healthcare Center in Spanish Harlem, New York. Tom shares his extraordinary journey from a high-stress career in finance to a life devoted to faith, service, and personal recovery. Hear about his transformative experiences as a hospice volunteer and his work with Huntington's disease patients. Tom also opens up about his struggle with alcohol addiction, his recovery through AA, and how service and spirituality brought profound meaning to his life. This episode is a compelling exploration of faith, resilience, and the power of living a life dedicated to helping others. Don't miss his...
Join us in this deeply moving conversation with Tom Fox, a Catholic chaplain at Terrence Cardinal Cook Healthcare Center in Spanish Harlem, New York. Tom shares his extraordinary journey from a high-stress career in finance to a life devoted to faith, service, and personal recovery. Hear about his transformative experiences as a hospice volunteer and his work with Huntington's disease patients. Tom also opens up about his struggle with alcohol addiction, his recovery through AA, and how service and spirituality brought profound meaning to his life. This episode is a compelling exploration of faith, resilience, and the power of living a life dedicated to helping others. Don't miss his powerful reflections on the significance of creative practices, nature, and meditation in fostering peace and clarity.
00:00 Introduction to Tom Fox and His Work
00:12 Tom's Early Experiences with Hospice Volunteering
00:38 The Impact of Faith on Facing Illness
01:22 Transition from Finance to Service
03:50 Tom's Journey in Recovery and Sobriety
04:44 Challenges and Changes in Career and Health
11:57 Pursuing Education and New Beginnings
15:17 Childhood Trauma and Its Effects
23:32 Struggles with Addiction and Finding AA
30:07 A Shocking Encounter with My Father
30:33 Aligning with My Mother
31:02 The Impact of AA and Stoic Philosophy
31:32 Understanding the 12 Steps of AA
32:11 Personal Transformation Through AA
32:55 Service and Community in AA
33:22 Facing Personal Demons
34:13 The Importance of Spiritual Exploration
34:45 Making Amends and Personal Inventory
44:34 The Role of Creative Practices in Healing
47:25 Reflections on Life and Purpose
53:45 The Power of Prayer and Meditation
56:46 Final Thoughts and Inspirational Poem
58:12 Closing Remarks and Takeaways
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