Self-Awareness as the Path to Recovery

In this powerful and deeply educational interview, host speaks with Vincent Hazenboom about the hidden realities of addiction, emotional healing, and the journey toward authentic self-love. Vincent opens up about his personal experiences with non-substance addictions, trauma, people-pleasing, and emotional suppression, offering raw insight into how conditioned behaviors and unresolved pain can shape our lives.Together, they explore the chemical and emotional nature of addiction, including the role dopamine plays in reinforcing unhealthy coping mechanisms. Vincent explains how trauma becomes stored within the body and why true healing requires more than simply breaking habits — it requires self-awareness, vulnerability, and the willingness to unlearn toxic patterns and societal labels.The conversation also dives into masculinity, sensitivity, and the importance of balancing masculine and feminine energies in order to build healthier relationships, emotional regulation, and inner peace. Vincent shares practical strategies for setting boundaries, surrendering control, cultivating self-love, and breaking free from shame and people-pleasing tendencies.Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of addiction recovery, emotional healing, and personal growth, along with actionable tools to create healthier habits, stronger boundaries, and more meaningful connections.(13) FacebookMy Wake Up Call.Instagram(73)Vincent Hazenboom (@howtoheartshow) | TikTokEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/share/1L269jdV5e/https://www.instagram.com/lookinthrutheglass?igsh=MWhmZml2dG12aDU5OQ==https://www.tiktok.com/@lookinthrutheglass?_r=1&_t=ZT-95LgU0iC1bq