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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.)

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Latest Episodes:

Q&A: Narcs, Evil Spirits, Healing After An Affair, and More Feb 25, 2024

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In this Lightning Round, Sven takes on his online followers' unpredictable questions including: Is it safe to dig deep by yourself? Why doesn't my narc discard me when I mess up? How do I get motivated? Does empathy exist from birth? And much more. Sven never knows what questions will pop up, but he's always ready with wit and wisdom. Please listen! Explicit content.

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When The One You Trust Is A Monster Feb 22, 2024

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In this emotional counseling episode, Yvette thinks she is coming on the show to discuss her abusive relationship with a man who is now in jail. But Sven understands her pain is rooted in sexual abuse at age 5 at the hands of her father. Are abusive relationships inevitable because of what she was taught as a child? Sven encourages Yvette to confront her 5-year-old self and face her feelings -- and the truth about her innocent self. Explicit content.

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Q&A: Trauma, Healing, Friends, and More Feb 18, 2024

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Another unpredictable round of questions taken in real time by Sven, and more insightful and inspiring answers! Are you conditioned to doubt yourself? Is it important to suppress childhood trauma? How do I make friends? Why do the demons come back when I'm flushing them out? And much more, here in Lightning Round LXXV. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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Real Men Have Feelings Too Feb 15, 2024

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Sven counsels Cody, who feels abandoned by partners, friends, and family. He's a Marine veteran but both Sven and K.C. admire his keen ability to be in touch with his feelings. Beginning at a young age, Cody's stepfather taught him that he's going to be alone (read: there's something wrong with me). And no emotional validation was forthcoming from his mother. Any wonder why he feels abandoned and alone? Both Sven and K.C. provide the support Cody now needs to move forward toward a confident, loving life. Explicit content.

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Q&A: Forgiveness, Grief, Cheating, Friendships, and More Feb 11, 2024

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Pain from a past relationship is poisoning a new one. A woman's husband yells at their son all the time and treats him like a servant. How to forgive a brother who sexually assaulted you. Rekindling an old relationship. Sven tackles all these issues and more right here in Lightning Round LXXIV. For badass wisdom and great advice, come on in! Explicit content.

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Dad Broke My Inner Compass Feb 08, 2024

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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 recalls a frightening childhood with "...not a lot of time for the whole love thing," not to mention the belt -- at age 5. Can Mac learn to trust his genuine inner voice and get his dead father out of his head? What really defines his worth? Listen in to this illuminating counseling session and see. Explicit content.

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Q&A: Extreme Takers, Breakups, Love Bombing and More Feb 04, 2024

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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, properly healing, and...Why doesn't Mom love me? Also in this episode, Rob's brand new grandson visits the studio, giving Sven a chance to fully display his real thoughts about newborns. Please join all of us for Lightning Round LXIII! Explicit content.

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Neglect and Destroy! Feb 01, 2024

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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 was taken away from his negligent parents, only to find himself with a grandfather who stripped and beat him. Jamie was taught relentless self-criticism as modeled by her mother, and she feels "fundamentally flawed." Along with Sven's insightful guidance, Logan and Jamie have some great advice for each other. Explicit content.

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Q&A: Extreme Overthinking, When Do You Know, and More Jan 28, 2024

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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 avoidant? How do I know I'm being authentic? How can you fill in for a missing parent? And much more, including Sven's outlook on the mental health field. Please listen in to Lightning Round LXXII! Explicit content.

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Casting Out the Demons Jan 25, 2024

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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 (and his impactful application of The Sonoma Method), Ellie is finally able to find some of the relief and security that has been missing for her entire life. Maybe she wasn't "the whorest of whores," as her mother told her. And maybe her parents really didn't have to hold her down to cast out her demons. Join Sven and Ellie as she discovers her new, hopeful reality. Explicit content.

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