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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:

Afraid to Make Life Better? Jan 04, 2024

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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 marriage is getting in the way of a new, potentially great relationship. Kirsten is trapped by an abusive ex-husband--- still under the same roof--- who won't leave. Sven helps the women find the roots of their fears, which also hold the key to breaking free. Explicit content.

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Q&A: Vicarious Trauma, Triggers, Victimhood, and More Dec 31, 2023

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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 kids about your new partner, helping a suicidal son, welcoming deep dark thoughts as a path to healing, and much more. Tons of great advice here, so come on in to Lightning Round LXVII, with Sven recorded taking live questions from social media. Explicit content.

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Family Ties...And Belts Dec 28, 2023

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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 only by her mistakes, and when she misbehaved, she got the belt...unlike her brother. Cory believed the world would be better off without her, having been abandoned and abused by every member of her family. Moving out of the country has not brought relief, and like Amirah, feels she was made to believe she was always the one at fault. Sven effectively counsels these two women to move forward, knowing their family members have been wrong all along, and helps them reclaim their lives. Explicit content.

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Q&A: Recovering From Cheating, Being Your Authentic Self, and Much More Dec 24, 2023

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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 issues including: How do I let go of toxic people like my ex-narc? How can I make the right career choice? Why do people discard you after they sabotage you? And much more. Please join us for more Q&A with Sven in Lightning Round LXVII! Explicit content.

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I Wish I Knew What I Know Now Dec 21, 2023

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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 Bert, whose girlfriend discovered his intimate, but not physical contact with another woman. He now realizes he invalidated his partner's feelings and so, destroyed the relationship. With Sven's guidance, Bert comes to a new realization about the source and effect of his actions...and what to do about it. Explicit content.

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LR 66: Narcissism vs. Healthy Selfishness, Getting Out the Pain, and More Dec 17, 2023

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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 to marriage? What if my partner is cheating with escorts? And much more. Come on in and join us for the free-for-all that is Lightning Round LXVI! Explicit content.

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Can't Face the Hate Dec 14, 2023

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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 father's bullying and abuse. Jeffrey is trying to not feel the hate but Sven counsels that although his rage is justified, only by facing the hate and letting it out will allow him to escape his fear, anger, and pain...and maybe save his marriage. Explicit content.

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LR 65: Long Distance Relationships, Moving On From Narcs and Exes, and More Dec 10, 2023

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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? Should I use hypnosis to unlock blocked childhood memories? When does the pain from an extreme taker go away? And... I want to be with a man who beats me because I don't feel lovable. Join us for Lightning Round LXV! Explicit content.

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Mother, I Never Had You Dec 07, 2023

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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 her own illness, and Bobbie desperately needs to learn to validate the need to take care of herself more than she takes care of others. Vida's oppressive mother has crippled her well-being all her life. She feels she was treated like an "emotional dumpster" and even considered suicide before the age of 5. She just wants to feel alive. Sven offers understanding, some appropriate outrage, and a ton of helpful guidance. Explicit content.

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LR 64: Coping, Healing, Can You Ever Change Somebody? Dec 03, 2023

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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 disorders, finding your own voice, manipulation to marry a narc, and much more. Sven also tackles one of the toughest topics: how to cope and heal from the death of a child. Join us for Lightning Round LXIV! Explicit content.

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