From Felon To Freedom - Turning Pain Into Purpose
Join an inspiring conversation with Dean and Holly, a couple married for over 30 years, sharing their journey from pain to purpose. Ready to break free from limitations and step into real impact? Start your journey at www.brianearnold.com – your next level is waiting.
Hear how Holly overcame addiction and a felony conviction to become a counselor, and how Dean left the seminary to serve others. They reveal practical tips for building trust, fostering unity in marriage, and living boldly with purpose.
When your past includes being a convicted felon by 19 and married to a drug dealer, or leaving seminary to heal from family dysfunction, the path forward isn't clear. Yet somehow, Dean and Holly Kim not only found their way through these challenges but discovered each other in the process—forming a partnership that has transformed countless lives over their 33-year marriage.
This raw, authentic conversation reveals how two people from seemingly opposite backgrounds found healing and purpose. Holly shares her remarkable journey from addiction and self-hatred to over 42 years of sobriety, while Dean explains how facing his family's painful struggles with addiction became the foundation for his life's work. Together, they've created a powerful framework that helps people understand themselves through three distinct parts: the wounded self that doesn't feel enough, the protective self that tries to numb pain, and the true self that desires wholeness.
What sets this discussion apart is the practical wisdom they offer about building healthy relationships. Their advice on reestablishing connection before trying to solve problems, learning to trust yourself before trusting others, and creating a shared vision as a couple provides actionable insights for anyone struggling with relationships. Their Transform You program and book "A Roadmap to the Soul" embody their approach to healing—making complex psychological concepts accessible to everyone.
Beyond their professional work, Dean and Holly radiate the joy of living what they teach. From their recommendation of "seven and seven, thirty and thirty" (having sex every day for seven days, then thirty days) to their delight in exploring their beloved New Orleans together, they model what it means to create a fulfilling partnership. Their message of seeing people's inherent worth and helping them move beyond fear speaks directly to those seeking to live boldly with purpose.
Ready to transform your relationship with yourself and others? Explore Dean and Holly's work at IHaveAVoice.com and discover how your greatest pain might become your greatest purpose.
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