Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAfraid to Make Life Better?
Season 6 Episode 23
Sven counsels Ruby and Kirsten, two women with very difficult situations and long-seated fears. Ruby has found out that her husband has been cheating...for 18 years. And the fallout from that marriag…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
Q&A: Vicarious Trauma, Triggers, Victimhood, and More
Season 6 Episode 22
A Lightning Round to cap off the year! Sven takes on the issue of dealing with the pain and suffering of others, both as a therapist and in general for all. Other topics include when to tell your kid…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
Family Ties...And Belts
Season 6 Episode 21
Meet Amirah and Cory, two women struggling to escape the toxic effects of their families. Amirah says she was taught to hate herself from the moment she was born. She feels her family defines her onl…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
Q&A: Recovering From Cheating, Being Your Authentic Self, and Much More
Season 6 Episode 20
It's Lightning Round 67! Sven never knows what questions will come, but he's always quick with the answers. Recorded during a live online session on multiple platforms, Sven tackles tons of tough iss…
Published on 2 years ago
I Wish I Knew What I Know Now
Season 6 Episode 19
Bert has lost the love of his life. He had a cheatin' heart, but is that actually cheating? What is your own definition of cheating? Sven delves into these questions in his counseling session with Be…
Published on 2 years ago
LR 66: Narcissism vs. Healthy Selfishness, Getting Out the Pain, and More
Season 6 Episode 18
Sven again turns his attention to his followers' questions on social media, recorded live right as they come in. Should you stay together for the kids? What questions should you ask before agreeing t…
Published on 2 years ago
Can't Face the Hate
Season 6 Episode 17
Jeffrey fears losing his wife. His former porn addiction and anger issues have caused a strain on their marriage. Sven probes for the source of Jeffrey's troubles and uncovers the effects of his fath…
Published on 2 years ago
LR 65: Long Distance Relationships, Moving On From Narcs and Exes, and More
Season 6 Episode 16
More unpredictable Q&A with Sven! He never knows what questions and comments will come up from his online followers. In this episode: How do I control my anger toward my narc Ex in front of the kids?…
Published on 2 years ago
Mother, I Never Had You
Season 6 Episode 15
Sven counsels two women with intense mother issues. Bobbie has lived a life of fear and terror, with a bipolar, schizophrenic mother who always says she ruined her life. Her mother doesn't recognize …
Published on 2 years ago
LR 64: Coping, Healing, Can You Ever Change Somebody?
Season 6 Episode 14
Here come the unpredictable questions again, with Sven at the ready to field all of them. His Badass Counseling online followers bring topics including: healing from a fiancé's cheating, eating disor…
Published on 2 years ago