Tim Kaufman - From Booze, Food, and Fentanyl to Lifelong Freedom - Escape Self-Made Prisons of Pain

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Imagine a life where you are trapped…imprisoned…in a cycle of addiction to alcohol, fentanyl, and food. Now imagine escaping that prison for a life that is far better than you can ever imagine. This is the story of today’s guest, Tim Kaufman.
Tim shares his story from his addiction to alcohol, fentanyl, and food to joyful freedom, make complete by a whole foods, plant-based diet.
At just 38 years old, Tim Kaufman’s doctor essentially left him for dead. His weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglycerides were through the roof, and his self-esteem and self-worth were…well…practically six feet under.
He was ready to give up on himself, his family, and his life.
That is, until one day, he started making the smallest of changes. For him, it was getting out of his chair two times. That was it. One small change at a time.
This eventually led to a little research and he found Forks Over Knives, The Engine 2 Kitchen Rescue, Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead… documentaries he credits with changing his life and his diet to a whole foods plant-based diet.
Today, he is an accomplished athlete training for an IRONMAN triathlon and he just released his memoir, Escape-Breaking Free From A Self-Made Prison.

[@richarddodds7256]

inspiration.inspiration.inspiration. thank you.

[@cjoy527]

Such a fascinating man and story!

[@StephenMarkTurner]

Always inspiring to listen to Tim. Thanks for this.

[@wonderlizz]

It’s scary how many Americans fall in this category. Sharing!

[@marciamcauley9408]

Wow. Great job Tim & Story!!! I wish I could convince my family of plant based way of eating!!!!😊

[@kimharris6649]

Fabulous!🙏❤️🙏

[@hayleevmealone]

Love your Podcast!

[@user-ny7xm8gi6z]

Amazing story Plant Strong is the best

[@susanweiler4948]

Amazing and inspiring journey. Mr. Kaufman wrote in his journal that he did good . God said after he created earth and all that is in it was “Very good!” Recognize all things big & small . 🥰

[@leannmkg6797]

Thank you so much for sharing your story! Addiction is addiction, trying to fill a void, and glad I was also able faced down that demon. Now instead of having to give up another thing, I can fill that void with Plant-based eating, and finally do something positive to take care of myself!

[@kristiecox7350]

What a great look into the life of an addict. You really overcame a world that most do not. You should be very proud of yourself. Keep it up sir! Your life is amazing. 💕

[@kentroskelley1389]

Perspective , our attitude and how we choose to look at whatever we are going through is a big part of healing. I try to see even the challenges of life as part of the adventure and it makes life easier. Life is an adventure and ups and downs are all part of all our lives.

[@laureneharrison8897]

Such a fantastic story and I’m so glad Tim shares it with young people. Can’t wait to read the book! Keep up the good work, both of you 😊👍🏻🇨🇦

[@WFPB_4_Life]

WOW! What an amazing episode 👏 👏👏🌱💪

[@jenniferl4867]

Excellent! The perspective is everything- thank God for blessing this man. And now he shares with the kids👍

[@audreyastenius6186]

Great episode! Inspiring testimony. Keep them coming.

[@southerngirl1408]

This is by far your best video. So interesting and helpful to many, thank you 😊

[@Fatmanrants]

❤

[@mrwindsor9082]

Great video!