In this deeply honest episode of Holding Space with Authentically Amy, Amy sits down with Vincent Hazenboom, a coach and podcast host helping men reconnect with their hearts, to talk about his 20-year journey through pornography addiction—and the healing that followed.

Vincent shares how childhood rejection and trauma shaped his addiction, how therapy and EMDR helped him uncover its roots, and what it took to finally break free. Together, Amy and Vincent explore the link between trauma, shame, and addiction, and the courage it takes to speak openly about struggles that most keep hidden.

Their conversation reveals:

How trauma becomes a silent driver of addiction

The healing power of vulnerability and professional support

What healthy masculinity and true intimacy look like after recovery

Why breaking shame’s silence can set others free

If you’ve ever carried shame in silence or struggled to forgive yourself, this episode offers hope, honesty, and a reminder that healing begins the moment you’re willing to speak your truth.

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