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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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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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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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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As a child, Kia never had any emotional support. And now, her boyfriend of 7 years has broken up with her, saying she had emotionally exhausted him. Struggling to understand her pain, it's Sven to the rescue. What does it say about your upbringing when you can't easily recall a time when things were going well? Kia's best memories of her childhood were when her parents weren't there. Sven helps Kia understand the importance of assessing the truth of her childhood, as difficult as that may be, and how it can help with her healing. Explicit content.

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Nothing gets Sven going more than a Lightning Round, and this episode is no exception. Advice for everyone here, on topics including: How to know when it's time to leave, how to focus better, couples retreats, cutting mom out of your life, and so much more. Sven never knows what questions will come up, and he never fails to effectively apply the Badass Counseling approach. In this show, Sven talks about how he got into counseling, too. Join us for Lightning Round LXIII! Explicit content.

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Greg is in a world of gut-wrenching pain. His wife has pushed him away for years, and he feels he must purchase time to spend with his beloved daughter, who holds most of the power in the family and is about to leave home to attend an expensive college. He hides away in the basement of his home in order to have any interaction with his daughter. A very compassionate Sven helps Greg find the roots of his misery, and helps him appreciate the power of "No." Is it possible that an authentic Greg who achieves a happy life can also achieve the love and respect of his daughter? Join us for this emotional counseling session and decide for yourself. Explicit content.

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Q&A with Sven and his online followers, recorded live and unrehearsed. Topics include advice for studying counseling, shadow work, men who prioritize pleasing their mother, what to do when love and affection terrify you, is it possible to heal a narcissist, and much more. Join us for Lightning Round LXII! Explicit content.

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Pam is reeling from her mother's sudden biting criticisms. She realizes that she has buried her feelings about never getting approval, saying it has now set off a land mine. Looking back a string of bad choices and problems with intimacy, she begins to see the reasons for her issues. Sven helps her define her land mine, and take steps to defuse it. Explicit content. 

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In this recorded Lightning Round, Sven goes live on his online sites and provides direct and helpful guidance on issues of relationships, controlling parents, misguided anger, and much more. He never knows what questions will come up, so join us for the surprises and the badass wisdom! Explicit content.

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