The Badass Counseling Show

In this Lightning Round, Sven fields questions as they come from his social media followers. Topics include getting past a relationship with a narc, getting your sexual self back after years of neglect, when to forgive, being too content, and much more. Come on in! Explicit content.

...And mom was arguably worse.  Sven makes new connections for Lena in this uplifting counseling episode. Her earliest, difficult experiences in an abusive home were magnified by the onset of Tourette's. Now in her 40's and in survival mode, Lena wonders what to do to salvage her life. Should she cut off her parents? After all, they have cut her off in the past. Sven is ready and able to help. Explicit content.

After the show, Sven chats with Lena about her experience. Explicit content.

Taking to social media, Sven never knows what questions will come up, but he's always at the ready to provide insight, context, advice, and some occasional good humor. Please join us for this Lightning Round! Explicit content.

In this counseling session, Della and Lance would both love to have a parent to rely on - but they don't. Support, love, and nurturing are almost totally absent. They are in various stages of cutting ties and wonder what's the best way forward, while dealing with powerful feelings. Sven helps point the way. Explicit content.

After the show, Sven chats with Lanie and Della about their feelings. Explicit content. 

In this Lightning Round, Sven answers questions and gives detailed insight on topics including: Do people choose to suffer? Why do I have attachment issues? Is it bad to not feel sympathy towards someone who hurt you? How do I forgive a parent who abandoned me? And: How do I deal with memories of sexual abuse that only happened once or twice? For al this and more, please listen in! Explicit content.

Jayda suffered incredibly severe physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her ex-husband. She desperately wants to protect her children. But her mother isn't supportive and was never nurturing, and not even her therapist believes her description of the violence she endured. She has lost her faith, and lost herself. Sven helps Jayda through her feelings of being unlovable, guides her to some uncomfortable truths, and makes a surprise offer of help. Explicit content.

Once again, Sven takes to social media live to take questions on provocative topics including dealing with resentment, feeling jaded by past relationships, healing from emotional neglect, and lots more. Please listen in to this recorded Lightning Round! Explicit content.

Sven counsels Shoshanna, who in her mid-40's has lost her spirit and feels stuck. She lives in loneliness and fear that her life will never get better. She's made the break from abusive marriages, but now living alone in a small apartment she's not sure she can maintain a good relationship with her two teenage children, much less heal their own traumas. And, she's conflicted about her career path. Sven helps Shoshanna reach for the understanding and answers that will pull her out of her distress and get on with life. Explicit content.