What happens when unimaginable tragedy strikes in childhood? For Tim Resch, losing his father, grandfather, and younger brother to a drunk driver at age 13 became the catalyst for an extraordinary life journey that led him to become a real-life mountain man in the Colorado Rockies.
In this deeply moving conversation with host Kim Branham, Tim shares his remarkable story of resilience with raw honesty and surprising humor. Days before the accident that claimed his family members, young Tim had watched the film "Jeremiah Johnson," igniting a lifelong passion for mountain living that would eventually become his salvation. Without formal grief counseling available in the 1970s, Tim instinctively processed his trauma by talking openly about it—even when it made others uncomfortable.
The conversation takes unexpected turns as Tim recounts his unconventional path: moving to New Hampshire as a troubled teen, discovering the Colorado mountains with $18,000 in insurance money, and famously "trading his wife for four tires and a horse" to pursue his mountain dreams. Now at 65, Tim has spent decades living his vision—working as a mule packer, outfitter, and mountain guide while hosting guests at his off-grid Airbnb where he shares his wisdom around the fire.
What makes this episode truly special is the philosophy Tim developed through adversity: "Now, what are you going to do?" This forward-looking perspective has guided him through life's challenges and taught him that "the best thing on earth to spend is time." Through their friendship, Tim and Kim reveal how differently people process grief, yet how healing comes through connection and found family.
Whether you're facing your own midlife challenges or simply seeking inspiration, Tim's extraordinary journey reminds us that while trauma shapes us, it doesn't define us. His story proves that finding purpose and joy remains possible even after devastating loss. Listen now to discover how one man transformed tragedy into a life of authentic purpose and adventure.
The key to thriving through midlife transitions isn’t perfection — it’s support. Whether you’re navigating hormonal shifts, parenting changes, or rediscovering your sense of purpose, you don’t have to do it alone.
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