From Addiction to Alignment: Redefining Success, Faith, and Purpose with Tom Lyman

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.

n 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

🔗 Connect With the Guest

Tom Lyman

Tom Lyman is a men’s coach helping men move from addiction, survival mode, and misaligned success into intentional, purpose-driven living rooted in faith, accountability, and clarity.

🌐 Website: https://www.tom-lyman.com
📧 Email: [e-mail]

If this conversation resonated with you, reach out to Tom to learn more about his coaching work and accountability-based approach to personal growth and recovery.

🔗 Connect With Angelina Rivera

Angelina Rivera is a time management coach, consultant, and host of the Refine and Shine Podcast, where she helps busy professionals and entrepreneurs reclaim their time, refocus their energy, and refine their path.

🌐 Website: https://angelinarivera.com
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