Tim Lewis: ‘Nobody wants to talk about death. Everybody wants a happy ending’ (S1, Ep 6) Lessons from losing a spouse and finding a new career as an author
Tim Lewis had been married to his wife Rachel for just a few years when she suffered a life-changing stroke. And as her health deteriorated, Tim began to lead a double life - an IT guy in financial services by day and caring for his wife by night.
When his wife sadly passed away, Tim found solace in his work at first - but soon found himself compelled to find a more fulfilling career. But it still took more than a year to find the courage to leave.
In this episode of the Courageous podcast, Tim shares his experience of losing his wife, early in their marriage. And how he found the courage to find a new and more fulfilling career as an author and podcaster.
Key Moments
00:02:13 The moment when Tim’s life changed forever
00:09:50 Grief, trauma, and their influence on men’s mental health
00:20:59 Tim on his bold move to change his career path
00:29:59 The book that made Tim consider a writing career
00:36:30 Being cornered - and how it sharpens entreprenurial skills
00:44:10 Networking advice: What Tim learnt from his experiences
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