In this raw and moving episode, host Ross Mandell sits down with Tim Ryan—known as “The Hope Dealer”—to unpack his harrowing journey from the depths of heroin and alcohol addiction to a life dedicated to recovery. Tim reveals how substance abuse stole more than half his life, leading to eight overdoses, multiple arrests, and close encounters with death. He candidly shares the devastating impact of his actions as a business leader and as a father, paving the way for his own son’s struggles. After walking out of prison, Tim dedicated every waking minute to delivering hope and support to addicts and their families. Now the founder of the A Man in Recovery Foundation and a sought-after motivational speaker, his story is one of profound loss transformed into a mission of redemption. Join us as Tim recounts his grueling battles and miraculous turnaround, proving that even the darkest past can give rise to new hope. Ross Mandell on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ Get The Wealth Formula - training.rossmandell.com Tim Ryan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/timryandopeman/ Thanks for listening! Learn more about Ross at rossmandell.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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