Healing on the Trail: Rand Timmerman on Grief, Sobriety & Hiking the Appalachian at 72

Healing on the Trail: Rand Timmerman on Grief, Sobriety & Hiking the Appalachian at 72

In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik speaks with Rand Timmerman—retired attorney, recovered alcoholic, Vietnam veteran, and author—about his life-changing journey hiking the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail at the age of 72. With an artificial knee, past trauma, and a backpack full of memories, Rand set out to support his grieving brother and ended up rediscovering himself. This episode is a deeply moving exploration of grief, resilience, addiction recovery, and the spirituality found in nature’s wildest places. Whether you're struggling with age, addiction, or doubt—Rand’s story proves it’s never too late to begin again.

About the Guest:Rand Timmerman is a former Marine Corps officer, attorney, and author of A Spiritual Passage, a photo-journal memoir of his 6-month hike through the Appalachian Trail. Now sober, he speaks openly about addiction, PTSD, and spiritual healing later in life. Rand’s work offers hope to anyone feeling stuck, broken, or too old to chase transformation.

Key Takeaways:

  • At 72, Rand hiked 2,200 miles to help his grieving brother and discovered his own healing.

  • Recovery is possible at any age—sobriety, service, and nature helped him reclaim purpose.

  • The Appalachian Trail revealed emotional and physical limits—and how to push beyond them.

  • Addiction is not a moral failure; understanding its biological basis changes the path to healing.

  • Spiritual connection and surrender were critical in maintaining peace and sobriety.

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