Finding Purpose: From Wall Street to Chaplaincy - A Journey of Service & Faith with Tom Fox

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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