In today\u2019s heartrending episode, we sit down with Tom Vaughan\u2014a man whose journey through the highs and lows of Hollywood, and life itself, offers a profound mosaic of lessons and introspection. Tom peels back the curtain on the struggles of dealing with social anxiety, his tumultuous relationship with alcohol, and his affair with the ease of prescription medication. With raw honesty, he shares the turning point that set him on a path of sobriety, thanks to the communal embrace of AA, that led him to the craft of storytelling with empathy and emotion.\n\nWe\u2019ll also be diving deep into Tom\u2019s personal tribulations, from the pain of watching his father\u2019s health diminish to the complexities of family dynamics and being present in life\u2019s most delicate moments. Discover how he became a beacon of creativity and learning\u2014and how a special student named Jeremy Ware, and an eventual reunion with his college sweetheart 28 years later, became pivotal in his narrative.\n\nFrom the hallways of the University of Houston to the buzzing backlots of Hollywood, Tom discusses the merciless cycle of rejection in the industry, his frustrations with the creative process being undermined, and his latest project, \u201dDaddy\u2019s Girls.\u201d And in all this, Tom\u2019s story is punctuated by a powerful reflection on legacy and the little things that keep us connected to those we\u2019ve lost\u2014sometimes as simple and poignant as an electric razor filled with whiskers.\n\nSo, plug in, prepare to be moved and maybe even find a chuckle amidst the tears, as we delve into the life of Tom Vaughn on this episode of Better Call Daddy. Don\u2019t miss out on this journey from darkness to light, from fear to connection, and remember, for unique stories and timeless wisdom\u2014Better Call Daddy is just a play button away.