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Conquer Video Game Addiction: My First Therapy Session.
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🎙️ Episode 43: How Therapy Helped Me Face What Gaming Was Hiding
🦁 Hey Lions, ever felt trapped in your own escape?
What if the thing that numbs your stress is also what’s holding you back?
In this raw and honest episode of the HowToHeartShow, I open up about my personal journey through therapy—and how I overcame a long-standing addiction to video games. I share what led me to seek help, how gaming impacted my mental health, and how I began rebuilding my focus, energy, and self-respect.
We explore the fear of asking for help, time management, and the importance of making informed choices around mental health and medication. If you’ve ever used distractions to avoid real life—this episode is for you.
💭 Feeling overwhelmed and stuck in loops you can’t break?
💭 Wondering if therapy could help, but not sure where to start?
How video game addiction became a silent trap in my life
Why therapy was the turning point
Tools I used to manage my time and energy
How to seek help without shame
Why you need to question — not fear — mental health treatment
What it means to take control of your healing journey
💬 "I realized that my video game habits had become a self-imposed prison. It became an all-consuming escape from reality, holding me captive." – Vincent
🦁 Connect with Vincent & Join the Tribe🎖️ Metals: http://www.7kmetals.com/howtoheart/share/dy94z
🌍 Website: http://www.howtoheartshow.com
🍏 Apple Podcast: http://www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-heart/id1704895666
📲 TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@howtoheartshow
📷 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/howtoheartshow
📘 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vincent.hazenboom
🐦 Twitter/X: http://www.twitter.com/HowToHeartShow
💼 LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-hazenboom-46408123b
🎬 Stream with: http://www.streamyard.com/pal/c/6044930370043904
🔥 Lead with strength. Live with your heart.
✨ Follow the HowToHeartShow—a space for introverted men who want to break free from limiting beliefs, overcome challenges, and live a life led by their authentic heart.
🚨 New Episode Every Friday. Subscribe Now. 🚨
42 episodes
Manage episode 493715309 series 3533347
🎙️ Episode 43: How Therapy Helped Me Face What Gaming Was Hiding
🦁 Hey Lions, ever felt trapped in your own escape?
What if the thing that numbs your stress is also what’s holding you back?
In this raw and honest episode of the HowToHeartShow, I open up about my personal journey through therapy—and how I overcame a long-standing addiction to video games. I share what led me to seek help, how gaming impacted my mental health, and how I began rebuilding my focus, energy, and self-respect.
We explore the fear of asking for help, time management, and the importance of making informed choices around mental health and medication. If you’ve ever used distractions to avoid real life—this episode is for you.
💭 Feeling overwhelmed and stuck in loops you can’t break?
💭 Wondering if therapy could help, but not sure where to start?
How video game addiction became a silent trap in my life
Why therapy was the turning point
Tools I used to manage my time and energy
How to seek help without shame
Why you need to question — not fear — mental health treatment
What it means to take control of your healing journey
💬 "I realized that my video game habits had become a self-imposed prison. It became an all-consuming escape from reality, holding me captive." – Vincent
🦁 Connect with Vincent & Join the Tribe🎖️ Metals: http://www.7kmetals.com/howtoheart/share/dy94z
🌍 Website: http://www.howtoheartshow.com
🍏 Apple Podcast: http://www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-heart/id1704895666
📲 TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@howtoheartshow
📷 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/howtoheartshow
📘 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vincent.hazenboom
🐦 Twitter/X: http://www.twitter.com/HowToHeartShow
💼 LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-hazenboom-46408123b
🎬 Stream with: http://www.streamyard.com/pal/c/6044930370043904
🔥 Lead with strength. Live with your heart.
✨ Follow the HowToHeartShow—a space for introverted men who want to break free from limiting beliefs, overcome challenges, and live a life led by their authentic heart.
🚨 New Episode Every Friday. Subscribe Now. 🚨
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