Mar 31 2025 72 mins
Episode Description:
In this episode of Sendy Mom, Becky Brouwer interviews Hazel Mason, an expert life coach and addiction recovery counselor. Hazel has overcome alcohol addiction and continues to work on an eating disorder. She now helps others to overcome their addictions and face their fears with courage. You will feel inspired by her story of courage. You will hear about the tools she has used to overcome her addictions and gain valuable parenting skills that will help you to raise your children to be fearless and uninhibited. The discussion is filled with faith and hope in the journey of self-discovery, vulnerability, and where to find support.
Meet my Guest:
Hazel founded her coaching company in 2020 and has been working with women in some sort of coaching capacity since 2012. She is Certified Life Coach, Substance Use Disorder Counselor, public speaker and retreat facilitator.
Hazel has worked in the addiction and recovery field using her experiences to help others find a life free from addiction. Drawing from her personal journey, Hazel helps women break free from external validation, heal from the negative beliefs that have kept them stuck so they can live a life that feels good instead of one that just looks good. She helps women remember that true identity and worth come from a connection with your authentic self.
Hazel is married and mother to two teenagers. Born and raised in Southern California she and her family relocated to Highland, Utah during Covid. She loves being with her family and hunting for shells at the beach.
Hazel also created The Inner Circle, an exclusive online coaching community which builds off of the powerful connections the women at her retreats experience to continue to feel seen, heard and supported.
What you’ll Hear:
♛ Hazel Mason emphasizes the importance of community for women.
♛ Being a Sendy Mom means taking risks and living authentically.
♛ Addiction often starts as a fun experience before becoming destructive.
♛ Family dynamics significantly influence self-identity and behavior.
♛ It's crucial to allow children to express their true selves.
♛ Empathy should be balanced with boundaries to avoid codependency.
♛ Healing requires acknowledging past pain and moving forward.
♛ God's love is constant, regardless of one's life choices.
♛ Personal growth involves shedding old beliefs and embracing authenticity.
♛ Vulnerability fosters deeper connections in relationships.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Recovery Stories
04:22 Understanding the Role of Community in Recovery
09:28 Personal Journey: From Pain to Purpose
17:16 Parenting and Emotional Awareness
24:01 Midway
26:02 Coping Strategies and Self-Regulation
35:29 The Importance of Authentic Connections
38:47 Processing Trauma and Healing
42:56 The Role of Vulnerability in Relationships
47:44 The Power of Community and Support
53:36 Understanding God's Unconditional Love
55:58 Rapid Fire Questions
Mentioned in the Show:
Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke on Hulu
Love is Blind on Netflix
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