Is negative attention better than no attention at all? In this counseling episode, Sven works with Gia and Leif, two individuals with seemingly different stories but similar feelings of being lost, alone, and insecure. As a child, Gia's parents made her feel like she was overly dramatic and crazy, while Leif's parents impressed upon him that he had no worth unless he did exactly as they said. Listen in for these impactful examples of parental messaging and actions that can have seriously destructive effects for years and years. Explicit content.

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After the show, Gia and Leif have the opportunity to share their feelings with Sven, who has some uplifting parting words. Listen in to Badass Overtime, always spontaneous and unedited. Explicit content.

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Another varied and insightful Lightning Round, recorded when Sven goes live simultaneously on Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube and takes listener questions. In this episode: How can you accept never getting an apology from a toxic parent who died? Can a narc ever change? Am I to blame if the family mistreats me? Is it normal to completely give up on romantic relationships? And much more. The questions are spontaneous and real, the answers illuminating and hopeful. Please join! Explicit content.

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Sven counsels Eric, who has been blind since birth, abused by a drug-abusing mother and an absent father. He has some entertainment experience and high aspirations, but something is holding him back. He fears that no matter his abilities, he's lesser because of his blindness. Can Sven convince Eric to have the faith to follow his dreams? Join us for this theatrical episode, filled with universal truths and solid advice. Explicit content.

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Hear the unedited conversation between Sven and Eric after recording the show. Explicit content.

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In this Lightning Round, Sven takes questions including: How do I deal with my adult child who is becoming verbally abusive like his narc father? How can I co-parent with my abusive ex? How can I ever trust others after a lifetime of disappointment? Why is my date angry when I share pictures of us online? And: Why does my wife desire physical release without intimacy? All this and much more in this episode, in which Sven waxes poetic about the Minnesota State Fair, where he is heading on vacation. But never fear, our podcast takes no breaks! Explicit content. 

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When as a child your stepfather beats you with a board with nails, and your mother does nothing to protect you, and as an adult your mother mistreats your own daughter... Is it any wonder that 30 years of repressed anger come roaring to the surface? That's just the beginning of Isaiah's story in this heartbreaking yet hopeful counseling episode with Sven at his badass best. Please listen in, and also check out the bonus Overtime episode with Sven and Isaiah after the show. Explicit content.

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After taping "Isaiah: 30 Years of Repressed Anger," Sven and his guest reflect on Isaiah's emotional experience.

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Come on in and listen to Sven's latest Lightning Round! Have you've ever asked yourself: Why did they say they loved me and then left me? Why do I feel like a doormat? Should my friends' conspiracy theories cost me their friendship? How do I get out of this relationship when I can't afford to leave? And much more. Always tons of insight and great advice when Sven goes live on social media and answers unpredictable questions from listeners. Explicit content.

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Listen in as Sven counsels Zena and Corrine, two women in serious pain from lovers who just don't care. One cheated, the other was cheated on. Is a temporary dopamine hit worth the destructive behavior? And what are the roots of these two women's feelings? As they experience Sven at his maximum badass counselor self, they also find a lot to learn from each other. Explicit content.

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