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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:

With Or Without You Jul 27, 2023

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Meet Phil and Kristi, two very different individuals whose issues have a common root. Sven counsels them to look inside, rather than at the extremely challenging outside forces that debilitate them. Kristi has suffered through an abusive marriage to a violent narcissist and needs guidance to find a better life for herself and her children. Phil was caught cheating, has a houseful of relatives, and seeks to reconcile with his reluctant wife. For insight and advice, they turn to Badass Counseling. Listen in to see how it goes! And please join us for the Badass Overtime bonus episode with Phil and Kristi to see how they felt after spending some intense time with Sven. Explicit content.

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Lightning Round XLV Jul 23, 2023

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Here's another recorded session of Sven in top form, fielding questions in real time from followers on 3 different social media platforms. Narc issues, mom issues, Ex issues, anger issues, children issues, childhood issues, relationship issues...It's all here, and more, in Sven's 45th Lightning Round. Please join us for great insight, advice, and a few laughs, too! Explicit content.

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Dad Was Good...5% Jul 20, 2023

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Meet Rachel, who knows she should leave her relationship with an "aggressive, whiny, and controlling" man, but can't figure out how she got into it. Sven guides her through confronting her family myth and the effect it had on her. When no one in her family keeps a picture of her late father, you can begin to guess what's up. Rachel finds it tough to state the truth, but says, "It's kind of easier with him being gone." Join us for her compelling story, and don't miss Badass Overtime with Rachel to see how she felt after the show. Explicit content.

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Badass Overtime - Rachel Jul 20, 2023

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After the show, Rachel had the chance to tell Sven how different it felt to talk with him directly vs. listening to him counsel others. Lots to learn here, so please join us for Badass Overtime! Explicit content.

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Lightning Round XLIV Jul 16, 2023

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Narcissists! (or, Extreme Takers). Sven offers his in-depth thoughts about narcissists from many angles, including why are they the way they are, why don't they think they're not lying, why do they often abandon their children, and more. Sven is fired up and ready to rock in this recorded session of listener questions and answers, fed to him in real time from social media platforms. Other topics include fixing relationships with children, handling triggers, and dealing with a partner who smokes pot. Always many gems of advice and insight in Lightning Rounds, so come on in! Explicit content.

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Raped at 8, Mom's OK With It Jul 13, 2023

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Tiffany says her mom "broke me," but still hangs on to the feeling that a relationship with her mother would make her feel whole. But Sven points out the hole in her reasoning in this counseling session about the long term effects of a verbally abusive parent. And now, Tiffany must determine how to protect her own children from their grandmother, who hasn't changed a bit. Lots to learn in this episode, so please listen in, and then join Tiffany and Sven after the show in their Badass Overtime. Explicit content.

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Badass Overtime - Tiffany Jul 13, 2023

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After the show, Tiffany and Sven talked about her experience. Explicit content.

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Lightning Round XLIII Jul 09, 2023

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What's the secret to living life effortlessly? How do I build my confidence? I can't get over my ex! How do I deal with a bully at work? Why do I get mad when my peace is disrupted by my kid? Listen as these and other issues are hurled at Sven from his online followers in another live session recorded for this podcast. Sven riffs on taking the direct approach, on swearing, on overcoming fear, and so much more. Sven's 43rd Lightning Round awaits, so come on in! Explicit content.

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Emotional Rescue Jul 06, 2023

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In one of his most powerful -- and tearful -- counseling sessions, Sven comes to the aid of Sarah, who in her 50's can't understand why she "...can't release the pain." Is it simply because she was adopted? No, Sven goes deep into Sarah's experience with a biological father who wouldn't acknowledge it, neglectful adoptive fathers, and a mother who basically used her only as a tool for getting her own love needs met from others. Grab three hankies and listen in to this fascinating session. And don't forget to check out Badass Overtime with Sarah to hear her collect her thoughts after the show. Explicit content.

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Badass Overtime - Sarah Jul 06, 2023

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It was a challenging show for Sarah, and she had a chance to reflect with Sven after the taping. Explicit content.

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