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Author: Sven Erlandson

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Sven Erlandson, TikTok star, best-selling author & founder of BadassCounseling (NYC), is a CEO-whisperer & soul counselor, who kicks your ass, taking you to the dark places of life to finally heal into true ALIVENESS! Listen for new counseling sessions every Thursday, and Sven's responses to his followers' questions every Sunday. Explicit content.

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Blind Faith

Blind Faith

2024-08-2901:02:21

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.
Hear the unedited conversation between Sven and Eric after recording the show. Explicit content.
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 vaca...
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.
After taping "Isaiah: 30 Years of Repressed Anger," Sven and his guest reflect on Isaiah's emotional experience.
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.
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.
Sven again goes live on multiple social media sites to take unpredictable questions from his followers. In this recorded Lightning Round, topics include: self-sabotaging; having no memories of childhood; journaling prompts for young people; fear of being the center of attention; and much more. Please listen in! Explicit content.
Adopted Only For the Money

Adopted Only For the Money

2024-08-0801:09:19

In this dramatic counseling session, Sven works with Sarina, who finds herself stuck in an unhappy marriage but won't leave. She's emotionally drained, has lost her motivation after leaving the military, and confused about her next steps. As Sven probes her deepest feelings, we find that Sarina was adopted only for the financial benefit of a mother who, among other atrocities, has stolen her voice. How can Sarina reclaim her self-determination and learn to advocate for herself? Listen in for ...
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.
I Just Want To Be Free

I Just Want To Be Free

2024-08-0148:57

Listen in to this moving counseling session in which Sven guides Clara and Anthony, two strangers, toward a more peaceful, hopeful life. Both were victims of difficult and often abusive childhoods, and the effects linger on. Do they have the power and the courage to stick up for themselves? And what does that mean for their lives? Please listen in, and find out. Explicit content.
Why am I afraid to rely on myself? Why can't my guy commit? How can I possibly move on? My 14-year-old dislikes his narc dad (my ex). Am I undermining my relationship by opening up too quickly? Sven takes on these and many more intriguing questions and comments in this recorded Lightning Round. You never know what to expect when Sven goes live on multiple online platforms and asks for questions. Come on in and find out! Explicit content.
Blood On the Sheets

Blood On the Sheets

2024-07-2551:59

Sven describes April's story as being in a whole new category of heinousness. April's mother began selling her to men when she was in first grade. No wonder that April, now in her 50's, still feels scared of everything. Although she's still in contact with her mother, April is coming to terms with her true feelings and beginning to believe she can take control of her life. Is it finally springtime for April? Join Sven and April in session for this remarkable story and find out. Explicit content.
In this Lighting Round, Sven and Rob go deep into a listener's question about not wanting to have kids when his partner does. Other topics and questions include: How to protect kids from a Narc ex's manipulation; what to do when your partner has a lot of online "friends;" why don't I ever feel pretty; and much more. The unpredictable questions are always provocative, and Sven is right here for insightful and instructive answers. So join us for Lightning Round 97! Explicit content.
F You and Your Kids!

F You and Your Kids!

2024-07-1801:05:08

That's the message Nicole got from her abusive parents. Nicole's brother sexually assaulted her, beginning at age 4. Her parents knew, and even endorsed it. Years later, when Nicole's parents began grooming her own children in the same way, she cut off all contact. But Nicole still suffers greatly and doesn't know how to heal. Sven works hard to show Nicole how it's possible to come alive and finally begin to feel free. Get out your hankies for this one! Explicit content.
Listen in as Sven again fields unpredictable questions in real time from his online followers. This time, topics include: Workplace gender abuse; finding the right career; protecting kids from a narc dad; handling accusations of cheating, and much more. Come on in for Sven's latest Lightning Round! Explicit content.
Jay is filled with anger, even rage, from a maddening divorce, childhood sexual abuse, and a mother who made it all about her when Jay needed her most. Sensing what was trapped inside Jay, Sven uses a dramatic technique that leaves Jay feeling relieved and "amazing." Listen in and join Jay in his amazing journey to a better life. Explicit content.
In this recorded Lightning Round, Sven takes on his followers' unpredictable questions including: How do I find my passion in a career? How do I stop caring about people that don't reciprocate? How can you truly get to know yourself? Why does my spouse always get defensive? And much more. Come on in for great insight and advice! Explicit content.
It's Always My Fault

It's Always My Fault

2024-07-0442:59

Sven counsels Trixie, who feels like she's lost and running in circles. Everything that goes wrong in her relationship feels like it's her fault. Sven helps Trixie connect the dots to her parents and step-parents, and find how major problems almost always start small. Do you feel like your relationship is imbalanced? Listen in to Trixie's story and find a new path. Explicit content.
This time out, Sven fields online questions on topics including: Teaching children to name their feelings; avoiding getting triggered; how long narc abuse can last; the difference between intuition and fantasy, and much more. Please listen in to Sven's insightful responses here in Lightning Round 94! Explicit content.
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P. Stinnett

for me it's financial!!

May 7th
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Bandi Wright

By far my favorite analogy, "You can't build a bridge from only one side of the bridge." I love this podcast, I'm so grateful for finding Sven.

Aug 5th
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Angela Noyes Herth

This is so much of the same thing I am going through. Thank you for sharing this. I am 49, and my 2nd marriage is a failure, and I am so scared to leave, but I am so angry with myself for staying.

Apr 25th
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Becky Hare

This podcast is awesome. I'm glad I hit subscribe.

Jan 9th
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