About this episode

Tim Holloway interviews David Vander Velden about overcoming addiction and the journey to becoming a better man.

Are you stuck in a destructive pattern you know is hurting you—but you still cannot seem to break it? In this powerful men’s podcast episode, Tim Holloway sits down with David Vander Velden of Respect First to talk about addiction, shame, alcohol, trauma, faith, masculinity, accountability, and what it really takes for men to rebuild their lives. David shares how drinking became a way to escape pain, how losing his teaching career became a wake-up call, and how brotherhood, honesty, faith in God, and self-respect helped him begin again. This conversation is for men who feel trapped in avoidance, stuck in bad habits, tired of pretending they have it all together, or ready to become the man they were created to be. You will hear a real story of recovery, identity, discipline, and emotional healing—not theory, not hype, but a practical path for men who want to stop hiding and start changing. In this episode, you’ll learn why addiction is often a symptom of deeper pain, how respecting yourself first can help you face the truth, why accountability and brotherhood matter for men, and how small daily choices can help you break destructive patterns and rebuild your life with purpose…

People in this episode

Host: Tim Holloway

Guest: David Vander Velden

Topics covered

• addiction
• masculinity
• accountability
• emotional healing
• faith
• brotherhood

Keywords

• addiction
• shame
• alcohol
• trauma
• faith
• masculinity
• accountability
• recovery

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Respect First

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