The Badass Counseling Show

When your inheritance is abuse and neglect, the lasting effects of trauma run deep from generation to generation. Listen in as Sven counsels Hunter, whose family disowned his grandparents for abusing his father, only to find himself the target of the same pattern of cruelty at home. Trapped between alienation from his father and his desire for acceptance, Hunter must choose between living with the trauma or facing the fear of being alone. When your father threatens suicide and blames you, where do you turn? Sven unlocks the impact of Hunter’s troubled past and helps him chart a way forward in this complex case. Explicit content.

Sven’s counseling session builds to a dramatic climax when his client realizes her parents never allowed her to express her own feelings. Despite a successful career in adulthood, the pattern was set for crippling depression, no sense of purpose, and suicide attempts. Sven asks the question, “Do you want to know why you’re miserable, depressed, and anxiety-ridden?” Together with his client they find the answer, and a better way forward. Explicit content.

Join Sven as he counsels two clients searching for ways to get unstuck! Nate is miserable in his job and knows what he wants to do, but is unsure how to get there. Sarah has made great progress in overcoming clinical depression, but can't figure out how to fill the void she has always felt in herself. She knows that wine and cigarettes are not the answer. Sven's insight and advice helps both these individuals deal with their pain and get on the road to a better future. Explicit content.

In Sven's inaugural podcast, he tackles the thorny issue of young adults struggling to move on from their parents' control and get their own lives started. Sven counsels a 26-year-old who overcame suicidal depression and is now trying to launch an independent, fulfilling life.

In this recorded Lightning Round, Sven fields questions in real time from his online followers on topics including: Dating advice after a long-term relationship; how can you build trust with a cheater; should you talk to your Ex-narc in order to get closure; what to do when your partner says they can't make you happy; and much more. Tons of good advice and insight here, so come on in! Explicit content.