Addiction, awakening, and the power of radical honesty with Steven Rosen | Ep 181

In this raw and soul-stirring conversation, we sit down with writer, podcaster, and entrepreneur Steven Rosen, who shares his extraordinary journey from addiction and survival to awakening and deep self-discovery.Steven opens up about his early life growing up in East London, where instability, maternal abandonment, and emotional neglect shaped his worldview and seeded the limiting beliefs that would guide his early years.With honesty that cuts through the noise, he reveals how the coping mechanisms he developed—from drug use to hardened self-reliance—were survival strategies rooted in pain.But this story isn’t just about hitting rock bottom. It’s about waking up.We explore what happens when the life you’ve built—complete with family, wealth, and outward success—feels like a beautifully polished mask.Steven talks about the moment he realised he didn’t truly know who he was, and the painful, liberating decision to start over—not externally, but within.From the power of radical self-honesty and vulnerability to the emotional depth found in recovery, therapy, men’s circles, and spiritual awakening, Steven offers insight, wisdom, and truth for anyone navigating their own journey back to self.This episode is a powerful reminder that healing is not a single moment—it’s a lifelong journey. And at the heart of it lies one question: Who am I, really, without the roles I’ve learned to play?If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or unsure where to go next—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.Steven Rosen is a writer, podcaster, and entrepreneur born in East London.After decades of personal transformation and long-term recovery, he now helps others overcome trauma, reprogram limiting beliefs, and rediscover their potential.His work is grounded in lived experience, deep introspection, and a commitment to walking through life with truth and integrity.Steven is also a patron of the Aspirations Project, a charity supporting at-risk youth, and the host of The Cockney Guide to Enlightenment podcast.Contact and follow Steven on- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cockneyprophet- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cockneyprophet- Podcast - The Cockney Guide to Enlightenment - https://open.spotify.com/show/2L9x4PmnT3L7AA1i9D09f0?si=50ad1877051c415f- Book - Lost in the Babylon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Babylon-Steven-Rosen/dp/1739155106- Film - https://youtu.be/h2Rq9ITJNxo?si=sIsUeoUSm9w7qo2p