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The Badass Counseling Show

Sven Erlandson, MDiv., Keynote Speaker, 64-week Top10 best-selling author (8 books), Social Media Creator with 3M+ followers (aka “Badass Counseling”).

Founder of Badass Counseling, NYC, he is single-handedly rewriting an entire industry with his “healing shouldn’t take a long time,” raw and aggressive approach to transformation. He has counseled Special Forces to Hollywood insiders, homeless to Wall Street CEOs, and people in the trades to everyday folks just trying to get by. Always real, always raw, always kind. Former pastor, military, and NCAA Head Coach for Strength.

His 2x/week podcasts feature no-BS, LIVE counseling sessions and Q&A ‘lightning rounds’ where he takes questions LIVE on three social media platforms, all at one time, rapid-fire. With coarse language and a no-nonsense approach, Sven attacks life’s toughest issues — from massive trauma to cheating, suicide to self-worth, career loss to parenting — always challenging guests to dive deep and emerge transformed.

Ranked in the Top 10 for Mental Health/Fitness podcasts, tune in for new counseling sessions every Thursday and hear Sven respond to followers’ questions every Sunday. (Content may be explicit.)

Copyright: © 2025 The Badass Counseling Show LLC

Latest Episodes:

The Pain Truth Aug 07, 2025

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In this counseling session with 2 different stories, both Naz and Averill are in worlds of pain. But is the pain great enough to bring about needed change? Naz is accused of harming his son, who was injured in a fight Naz had with his wife. Facing prison time, Naz turns to Sven for help. Averill listens to Naz's story and wonders if she can stay in a marriage to a husband she loves... but only feels a small bit of love in return. Ever feel like you're in a relationship with someone who needs fixing? Listen in to this powerful episode. Explicit content.

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Q&A: Anger, Anxiety, Trust, and More Aug 03, 2025

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Sven fields more questions as they come in from his followers on Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Why do I feel guilty about saying No? Why can't I trust anymore? Why won't my therapist give me homework? Why do I get so angry? And many more Qs and As. Please listen in. Explicit content.

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Exactly Like Her Mom? Jul 31, 2025

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"You're exactly like your mom." Those are the words Thumper most fears hearing. She knows what she wants and needs to do but can't bring herself to do it. Sven probes the nature and source of her fears of leaving her husband and getting her mother to move out. And what is the effect on her children? Thumper feels blocked, despite doing work on herself. Sven goes to work...Listen in for the results. And be sure to check out the Overtime bonus content with Thumper. Explicit content.

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"Exactly Like Mom?" Overtime Jul 30, 2025

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After the show, Sven goes even deeper with Thumper. Explicit content.

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Q&A: Hurting While Healing, Friendships, and More Jul 27, 2025

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Another recorded Lightning Round, in which Sven agains opens up live feeds on social media to take unpredictable questions from his followers. Topics include boundaries, moving on, self-sabotage, journaling, and much more. There's also some fun with math. Listen in! Explicit content.

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Won't Be Held Responsible Jul 24, 2025

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Rochelle feels fragile, responsible for everyone, alone in her marriage, and stuck in survival mode. She wants to provide safety and stability for her young children while she's healing, but doesn't know how to avoid passing her issues on to them. Sven goes to work with insight and compassion to help her along her healing journey. Explicit content.

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Q&A: Relationship Challenges, and More Jul 20, 2025

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Lots of questions about boundaries and relationships in this Lightning Round (among other topics!). We never know what questions will come in when we go live on social media to record a Q&A podcast, and this one took some unusual turns. Please listen in to the results. Tons of wisdom and good advice here. Explicit content.

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A Matter of Life and Death Jul 17, 2025

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Sven counsels Renée, who attempted suicide at age 18 and now at 34 still feels punished for something their past self did. Renée turns to Sven to understand their childhood depression and self-hatred, and get on to a much lighter and happier life. Listen in as Sven connects the dots. Explicit content.

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Q&A: Finding Your Life's Purpose, and More Jul 13, 2025

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In this recorded Lightning Round, Sven fields a variety of questions on topics including overcoming narcissism, helping adult children, supporting one who's grieving, going emotionless during arguments, and much more. Please tune in! Explicit content.

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Getting More While Being Less Jul 10, 2025

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Always made to feel the lesser as a child (particularly to her evil twin), Shelby is now divorced from an abusive husband and worries about her young boys' ability to love and be loved. Sven helps Shelby see the through line from her difficult childhood to her marriage and now to her concerns about her children. Illumination for Shelby is at hand with newfound insight and understanding. Explicit content.

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