Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDad Broke My Inner Compass
Season 7 Episode 7
Mac has just been through a painful breakup, has thoughts of his difficult divorce from years earlier, and fears that his internal compass is broken beyond repair. Through Sven's counseling, Mac reca…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
Q&A: Extreme Takers, Breakups, Love Bombing and More
Season 7 Episode 6
Living with a narcissist, or what Sven calls an extreme taker? Lots of questions on that topic in this Lightning Round, along with other issues including: parental power, supporting an adult child, p…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
Neglect and Destroy!
Season 7 Episode 5
In this impactful counseling episode, Sven finds common threads in the stories of Jamie and Logan, whose childhood experiences have led to lifelong difficulties with relationships. At age 4, Logan wa…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
Q&A: Extreme Overthinking, When Do You Know, and More
Season 7 Episode 4
Sven is in top form as he again tackles his followers' questions from several online sites at once. Tons of great relationship advice in this episode, plus questions including: How do I deal with an …
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
Casting Out the Demons
Season 7 Episode 3
In one of our most compelling counseling episodes, Ellie shares her horrifying story of childhood sexual and emotional abuse at the hands of her parents, for the very first time. With Sven's guidance…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
Q&A: Narcissists, Anxiety, and Trauma
Season 7 Episode 2
Lightning Round! Sven takes to social media to answer many unpredictable questions from his online followers. Tons of insight and advice here: Was your parent great to other people, but not you? Do y…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
Looking for Love? Express Yourself!
Season 7 Episode 1
Do you have to give and give in order to be loved? Can you express your wants and needs to your partner, especially the small stuff, or are you silent? Sven's counseling guest Jeff faces these questi…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
Q&A: Divorce, Adoption, Narcs, and More
Season 6 Episode 26
In this recorded Lightning Round session, Sven takes on his online followers (with a little help from Rob and KC) with questions including: How do I handle the physical stress from a relationship wit…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
I Don't Matter. Thanks, Mom.
Season 6 Episode 25
Is your worth measured only by how well you serve others? What if it's your mom? What if you believe as a child that unless you take care of your mother, you're not important? And what if you feel li…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
Q&A: Dismissive Avoidance, Bullying, Being Too Nice, and More
Season 6 Episode 24
In our 69th recorded Lightning Round, listeners again write in their questions in real time, and Sven takes them on, wherever they may take him. This time: Why do I keep lighting myself on fire to ke…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago