The Badass Counseling Show Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:05:11 -0400 http://BadassCounseling.com en-us © 2026 The Badass Counseling Show LLC yes 77657926-458e-59cd-895b-39c58f655044 Sven Erlandson episodic true Sven Erlandson, MDiv., Keynote Speaker, 64-week Top10 best-selling author (8 books), Social Media Creator with 3M+ followers (aka "Badass Counseling").


Founder of Badass Counseling, NYC, he is single-handedly rewriting an entire industry with his "healing shouldn't take a long time," raw and aggressive approach to transformation. He has counseled Special Forces to Hollywood insiders, homeless to Wall Street CEOs, and people in the trades to everyday folks just trying to get by. Always real, always raw, always kind. Former pastor, military, and NCAA Head Coach for Strength.


His 2x/week podcasts feature no-BS, LIVE counseling sessions and Q&A 'lightning rounds' where he takes questions LIVE on three social media platforms, all at one time, rapid-fire. With coarse language and a no-nonsense approach, Sven attacks life's toughest issues — from massive trauma to cheating, suicide to self-worth, career loss to parenting — always challenging guests to dive deep and emerge transformed.


Ranked in the Top 10 for Mental Health/Fitness podcasts, tune in for new counseling sessions every Thursday and hear Sven respond to followers' questions every Sunday. (Content may be explicit.)

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Self-improvement,happiness,badass,counseling,Sven,Erlandson,soul,spiritual,spirit Sven Erlandson https://storage.buzzsprout.com/wt2nlqb5hycucbn529odwkfc8qs8?.jpg The Badass Counseling Show http://BadassCounseling.com Sven Erlandson Q&A: Healing, Finding "Me," and More Q&A: Healing, Finding "Me," and More More unpredictable questions for Sven as he goes live on social media to provide insight and guidance on all matters of life and love. Explicit content.

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]]> More unpredictable questions for Sven as he goes live on social media to provide insight and guidance on all matters of life and love. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-19027313 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2874 16 2 full true Robbed of Childhood Robbed of Childhood Pepper comes to Sven for counseling about finding love when her experiences have been filled with betrayal and cheating. She wants to be showered with love, but doesn't trust it. Sven probes Pepper's thoughts and fears - her adult children and her mother figure prominently - to help her find her way. Explicit content.

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]]> Pepper comes to Sven for counseling about finding love when her experiences have been filled with betrayal and cheating. She wants to be showered with love, but doesn't trust it. Sven probes Pepper's thoughts and fears - her adult children and her mother figure prominently - to help her find her way. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-19018395 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 3646 16 1 full true Q&A: Stay For the Kids? and More Q&A: Stay For the Kids? and More More probing questions and answers with Sven as he handles unpredictable topics from his social media followers. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18991785 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 3303 15 26 full true When Love is Sad, Angry, and Lonely When Love is Sad, Angry, and Lonely Sven counsels Raven, who feels unworthy of love. She finds herself in a second difficult marriage, this time with a husband who only shares his emotions with another. Raven is in love with him, but struggles with boundaries and knows something has to change - for herself, and her children. Sven takes her through the roots of her feelings, fears, and all her possibilities. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven counsels Raven, who feels unworthy of love. She finds herself in a second difficult marriage, this time with a husband who only shares his emotions with another. Raven is in love with him, but struggles with boundaries and knows something has to change - for herself, and her children. Sven takes her through the roots of her feelings, fears, and all her possibilities. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18986306 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 3296 15 25 full true Q&A: Jealousy, Positive Attention, and More Q&A: Jealousy, Positive Attention, and More Sven takes to social media live to take unpredictable questions from his followers. Lots of great ideas to consider here, so please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven takes to social media live to take unpredictable questions from his followers. Lots of great ideas to consider here, so please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18955607 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2565 15 24 full true Porn, Pictures, Prevarication Porn, Pictures, Prevarication Sven counsels LaCroix, whose marriage is in trouble because of his online emotional infidelity. Feeling deceitful, and denigrated by his wife, LaCroix wants to change and seeks guidance from Sven who, as always, has insightful and life-changing answers. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven counsels LaCroix, whose marriage is in trouble because of his online emotional infidelity. Feeling deceitful, and denigrated by his wife, LaCroix wants to change and seeks guidance from Sven who, as always, has insightful and life-changing answers. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18941531 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 4132 15 23 full true Q&A: Dating, Authenticity, and More Q&A: Dating, Authenticity, and More Can't stop the questions from coming in live to Sven, recorded here for the podcast, as he deals with a variety of topics on all aspects of life and love. Please listen in for great insight and advice. Explicit content.

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]]> Can't stop the questions from coming in live to Sven, recorded here for the podcast, as he deals with a variety of topics on all aspects of life and love. Please listen in for great insight and advice. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18920703 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 3272 15 22 full true Exes, Hexes...and Kids Exes, Hexes...and Kids Sven counsels two different women, Taka and Bonnie. Taka says, "I'm frozen" and is unsure how to handle the 50/50 custody arrangement for her young son. She fears his time with her ex, a controlling and manipulative father. Bonnie is farther along in her healing and has done a lot of work to get past two failed marriages for which she mistakenly blames herself. Yet she emerges as a leader in the session as Sven pulls all the threads of the women's stories and ties them all together. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven counsels two different women, Taka and Bonnie. Taka says, "I'm frozen" and is unsure how to handle the 50/50 custody arrangement for her young son. She fears his time with her ex, a controlling and manipulative father. Bonnie is farther along in her healing and has done a lot of work to get past two failed marriages for which she mistakenly blames herself. Yet she emerges as a leader in the session as Sven pulls all the threads of the women's stories and ties them all together. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18910140 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 4534 15 21 full true Q&A: Exes, Trust, and More Q&A: Exes, Trust, and More You never know what questions might come up as Sven goes live on TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. In this recorded session, topics include missing your ex when you're engaged to someone else, how to trust enough to have a new relationship, and partners who use your journal against you. Tons of good advice here on life and love, so please listen in! Explicit content. 

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]]> You never know what questions might come up as Sven goes live on TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. In this recorded session, topics include missing your ex when you're engaged to someone else, how to trust enough to have a new relationship, and partners who use your journal against you. Tons of good advice here on life and love, so please listen in! Explicit content. 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18880050 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2774 15 20 full true Living With the Greatest Losses Living With the Greatest Losses In this counseling episode, each guest has suffered an enormous loss: one of a parent at a young age, and one of a child. Sal wants to be relieved of the burden of losing his father and having to live with a manipulative mother who refuses to acknowledge the pain she has caused him. Pierce just wants to wake up each day without the crushing weight of being the mother of a murdered son. Very different stories, but Sven - and the two guests - insightfully find healing in the common threads. Explicit content.

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]]> In this counseling episode, each guest has suffered an enormous loss: one of a parent at a young age, and one of a child. Sal wants to be relieved of the burden of losing his father and having to live with a manipulative mother who refuses to acknowledge the pain she has caused him. Pierce just wants to wake up each day without the crushing weight of being the mother of a murdered son. Very different stories, but Sven - and the two guests - insightfully find healing in the common threads. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18872552 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 4904 15 19 full true Q&A: Narc Boyfriends, Resentment, Apathy, and More Q&A: Narc Boyfriends, Resentment, Apathy, and More Sven takes to live social media again, taking questions on all matters of life and love. Easy to find inspiration and guidance here, so please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven takes to live social media again, taking questions on all matters of life and love. Easy to find inspiration and guidance here, so please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18839545 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2427 15 18 full true Horses For Courses Horses For Courses ...One literally, and one metaphorically. In this counseling episode with two different guests, Zia wants to train horses professionally and has had experience since being a teenager. But her family relentlessly denigrates her and she severely doubts herself, to the point that she spent time in a psychiatric hospital. Katie grew up in chaos, feeling neglected and unsafe. Neither felt loved as a child. Both want to get on to productive, happier lives. Sven goes to work. And the two women help each other, too. Explicit content.

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]]> ...One literally, and one metaphorically. In this counseling episode with two different guests, Zia wants to train horses professionally and has had experience since being a teenager. But her family relentlessly denigrates her and she severely doubts herself, to the point that she spent time in a psychiatric hospital. Katie grew up in chaos, feeling neglected and unsafe. Neither felt loved as a child. Both want to get on to productive, happier lives. Sven goes to work. And the two women help each other, too. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18830657 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 4009 15 17 full true Q&A: Going Slow in Relationships, and More Q&A: Going Slow in Relationships, and More Sven takes on all comers live on social media in this illuminating recorded Lightning Round. You've got questions, Sven has answers. Take a listen! Explicit content,

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]]> Sven takes on all comers live on social media in this illuminating recorded Lightning Round. You've got questions, Sven has answers. Take a listen! Explicit content,

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18802072 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2482 15 16 full true Q&A: Anger, Betrayal, and More Q&A: Anger, Betrayal, and More More insight and inspiration from Sven as he fields questions live from listeners on social media. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18767199 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2777 15 14 full true Boyfriend or Grandson: Choose Boyfriend or Grandson: Choose In this counseling session, Annalisa faces a difficult choice: Her adult son tells her if she doesn't end her relationship with her boyfriend, she will never see her grandson. Sven guides her to understand being controlled, and how to take charge of her own life. Explicit content.

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]]> In this counseling session, Annalisa faces a difficult choice: Her adult son tells her if she doesn't end her relationship with her boyfriend, she will never see her grandson. Sven guides her to understand being controlled, and how to take charge of her own life. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18747529 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 3761 15 13 full true Q&A: Broken Parents, Religion, and More Q&A: Broken Parents, Religion, and More Listen in to this recorded session as Sven goes live on social media to tackle unpredictable and challenging questions. Need advice on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? Come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18713236 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 3374 15 12 full true Guilt and Shame x2 Guilt and Shame x2 In this counseling episode, Sven works with 2 different people who are facing major life changes. Bev takes care of everyone - except herself. She feels unloved and unwanted, and longs to find love. Mostly, though, she needed a mom. Bo Rabbit suffers with a bad marriage to an addict and has separated to work on himself. He's now ready to take action, but what about the kids? And is it all his fault? Explicit content.

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]]> In this counseling episode, Sven works with 2 different people who are facing major life changes. Bev takes care of everyone - except herself. She feels unloved and unwanted, and longs to find love. Mostly, though, she needed a mom. Bo Rabbit suffers with a bad marriage to an addict and has separated to work on himself. He's now ready to take action, but what about the kids? And is it all his fault? Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18709555 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 4150 15 11 full true Q&A: Careers, Coercion, Cheating, and More Q&A: Careers, Coercion, Cheating, and More Looking for relationship advice? Journaling help? Need to manage grief? These are some of the topics in this recorded Lightning Round, with Sven taking questions online from TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook Live. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Looking for relationship advice? Journaling help? Need to manage grief? These are some of the topics in this recorded Lightning Round, with Sven taking questions online from TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook Live. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18673245 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 3198 15 10 full true Imbalance of Love Imbalance of Love Boundaries and relationship equality figure in to this impactful counseling episode. Struggling after two abusive marriages, Marcie thinks she would be okay if she became a nun. She feels guilty about leaving the marriages, despite having given much love with little in return. Sven probes for the roots of Marcie's pain and guilt, and provides welcome relief. Explicit content.

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]]> Boundaries and relationship equality figure in to this impactful counseling episode. Struggling after two abusive marriages, Marcie thinks she would be okay if she became a nun. She feels guilty about leaving the marriages, despite having given much love with little in return. Sven probes for the roots of Marcie's pain and guilt, and provides welcome relief. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18667510 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 3710 15 9 full true Q&A: Parents vs. Children, and More Q&A: Parents vs. Children, and More In this recorded session, Sven fields live online questions covering many aspects of parents' relationships with their children, and vice-versa. Other issues about exes and the need for acceptance are discussed, too. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> In this recorded session, Sven fields live online questions covering many aspects of parents' relationships with their children, and vice-versa. Other issues about exes and the need for acceptance are discussed, too. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18635949 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 3298 15 8 full true The Protector, Age 2 The Protector, Age 2 It's hard to imagine more serious childhood trauma than that experienced by Roddy, a man who's adept at expressing his feelings but fears love, success, and effectively interacting with others. Sven hears his tragic story and goes to work with compassion and deep insight. Explicit content.

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]]> It's hard to imagine more serious childhood trauma than that experienced by Roddy, a man who's adept at expressing his feelings but fears love, success, and effectively interacting with others. Sven hears his tragic story and goes to work with compassion and deep insight. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18627199 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 3869 15 7 full true Q&A: Feelings, Healings, Cheatings and More Q&A: Feelings, Healings, Cheatings and More Sven goes to work on his social media followers' questions once again, with insightful responses on parenting, relationships, personal healing, and much more. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven goes to work on his social media followers' questions once again, with insightful responses on parenting, relationships, personal healing, and much more. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18556623 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 3332 15 6 full true Nix Dick Pix! Nix Dick Pix! Edith wonders if she was wrong to take back her husband, who had an affair with a much younger co-worker. (There was photographic evidence.) Divorce? What about the kids? Edith blames herself for her husband's cheating - giving Sven an opening to guide her to clarity and truth. Explicit content.

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]]> Edith wonders if she was wrong to take back her husband, who had an affair with a much younger co-worker. (There was photographic evidence.) Divorce? What about the kids? Edith blames herself for her husband's cheating - giving Sven an opening to guide her to clarity and truth. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18547699 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 3524 15 5 full true Q&A: Relationship Accountability, and More Q&A: Relationship Accountability, and More In another recorded session, Sven takes unpredictable questions live on Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Many questions on cheating and other relationship issues, extreme takers, and more, including Sven's deeply empathetic response to a woman who lost her son at 34 weeks. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> In another recorded session, Sven takes unpredictable questions live on Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Many questions on cheating and other relationship issues, extreme takers, and more, including Sven's deeply empathetic response to a woman who lost her son at 34 weeks. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18541390 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 3135 15 4 full true Extreme Trauma, Extreme Healing Extreme Trauma, Extreme Healing In this international counseling session, meet Sybil, whose agonizing childhood trauma continues to affect her life. She's done a lot of healing work, but still struggles with guilt and regret for not leaving an abusive marriage sooner, and the effect it had on her children. Sven helps Sybil to move forward in peace and new understanding. Explicit content.

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]]> In this international counseling session, meet Sybil, whose agonizing childhood trauma continues to affect her life. She's done a lot of healing work, but still struggles with guilt and regret for not leaving an abusive marriage sooner, and the effect it had on her children. Sven helps Sybil to move forward in peace and new understanding. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18538312 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 3871 15 3 full true Q&A: Choosing Cheating, Alienation, and More Q&A: Choosing Cheating, Alienation, and More In another recorded Lightning Round, Sven goes live on social media to entertain whatever issues come his way. Unpredictable questions, insightful answers await. Please listen in. Explicit content.

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]]> In another recorded Lightning Round, Sven goes live on social media to entertain whatever issues come his way. Unpredictable questions, insightful answers await. Please listen in. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18516654 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 3021 15 2 full true How To Change A Narc How To Change A Narc Are you an extreme taker and want to change? Maybe you know one. In this counseling episode, Dunlap knows his failing and desperately wants to stop his destructive behavior. He fears losing his devoted wife and blended family. Sven goes to work to help Dunlap change, and the results are impactful. Please listen in to this remarkable counseling session. Explicit content.

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]]> Are you an extreme taker and want to change? Maybe you know one. In this counseling episode, Dunlap knows his failing and desperately wants to stop his destructive behavior. He fears losing his devoted wife and blended family. Sven goes to work to help Dunlap change, and the results are impactful. Please listen in to this remarkable counseling session. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18510524 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 4045 15 1 full true Q&A: Cheaters, Bullies, and More Q&A: Cheaters, Bullies, and More In another unpredictable recorded session, Sven takes whatever questions his listeners on live social media throw at him. There's always a ton of insight and good advice, so please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> In another unpredictable recorded session, Sven takes whatever questions his listeners on live social media throw at him. There's always a ton of insight and good advice, so please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18483460 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 3579 14 26 full true Never Been Safe Never Been Safe Who's the bigger pig, Mom or Dad? Tally has 100% hate for both, with good reason. She doesn't spare herself, having felt hate for herself as early as age 7. Tally's story includes molestation (abetted by her mother), failed relationships, and a suicidal depression. She's doing the healing work with some success, and turns to Sven for greater progress and deeper understanding. Explicit content. 

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]]> Who's the bigger pig, Mom or Dad? Tally has 100% hate for both, with good reason. She doesn't spare herself, having felt hate for herself as early as age 7. Tally's story includes molestation (abetted by her mother), failed relationships, and a suicidal depression. She's doing the healing work with some success, and turns to Sven for greater progress and deeper understanding. Explicit content. 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18471664 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 3496 14 25 full true Q&A: Infidelity, Grief, Dating, and More Q&A: Infidelity, Grief, Dating, and More Questions continue to fly in from TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook, and Sven is always at the ready. Need some insightful advice about healing? Please listen in to this Lightning Round. Explicit content.

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]]> Questions continue to fly in from TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook, and Sven is always at the ready. Need some insightful advice about healing? Please listen in to this Lightning Round. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18431233 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 3058 14 24 full true Sold Into Pedophilia Sold Into Pedophilia In this counseling session, Susu comes to realize that her mother facilitated the abuse she suffered as a child from her stepfather. As an adult, Susu doesn't know who she is and what she wants from life. With the burden of a gut-wrenching backstory, she seeks grace and purpose. Sven probes for the truth and her hidden feelings, and helps Susu face her fears and learn how to move on. Explicit content.

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]]> In this counseling session, Susu comes to realize that her mother facilitated the abuse she suffered as a child from her stepfather. As an adult, Susu doesn't know who she is and what she wants from life. With the burden of a gut-wrenching backstory, she seeks grace and purpose. Sven probes for the truth and her hidden feelings, and helps Susu face her fears and learn how to move on. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18429197 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 3666 14 23 full true Q&A: Takers, Forgiveness, Sparks, and More Q&A: Takers, Forgiveness, Sparks, and More Lots of back-and-forth with Sven, Rob, and the social media crowd in this recorded Lightning Round. Relationships, forgiveness, healing, mattering, and even nail polish figure in to this session. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Lots of back-and-forth with Sven, Rob, and the social media crowd in this recorded Lightning Round. Relationships, forgiveness, healing, mattering, and even nail polish figure in to this session. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18414132 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 2967 14 22 full true Why Did I Stay? Why Did I Stay? Come in to the counseling room with Sven and Maddie, who after two failed marriages (that never felt good) wonders if she can ever have a relationship with what she calls a "normal man." Made to feel unlovable as a child and now having trouble negotiating adulthood, Maddie turns to Sven for understanding and guidance. Explicit content.

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]]> Come in to the counseling room with Sven and Maddie, who after two failed marriages (that never felt good) wonders if she can ever have a relationship with what she calls a "normal man." Made to feel unlovable as a child and now having trouble negotiating adulthood, Maddie turns to Sven for understanding and guidance. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18411782 Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3406 14 21 full true Q&A: Speaking in Questions, and More Q&A: Speaking in Questions, and More Unpredictable questions get fed to Sven live from social media in this recorded Lightning Round. Lots of insight, lots of supportive thoughts. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Unpredictable questions get fed to Sven live from social media in this recorded Lightning Round. Lots of insight, lots of supportive thoughts. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18390138 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3481 14 20 full true I Just Wanted Love I Just Wanted Love Here is an inspiring counseling session with Becker, whose anger about his dad leaving when he was 5 has affected his whole life. Now in his 50s and on the verge of divorce, he's doing the healing work that paves the way to a better, lighter life. Sven helps him find his way. Explicit content.

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]]> Here is an inspiring counseling session with Becker, whose anger about his dad leaving when he was 5 has affected his whole life. Now in his 50s and on the verge of divorce, he's doing the healing work that paves the way to a better, lighter life. Sven helps him find his way. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18373454 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3339 14 19 full true Q&A: Cheating, Texting, Shame, and More Q&A: Cheating, Texting, Shame, and More Sven takes on a variety of topics in this recorded Lightning Round including: How to heal from a miscarriage, how to understand journaling, how to develop self-esteem, what to do when your partner accuses you of cheating, and much more. Please listen in! Explicit content.  

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]]> Sven takes on a variety of topics in this recorded Lightning Round including: How to heal from a miscarriage, how to understand journaling, how to develop self-esteem, what to do when your partner accuses you of cheating, and much more. Please listen in! Explicit content.  

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18293875 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 2786 14 18 full true Finding Your "I" Finding Your "I" Ever feel like you're in a constant cycle of neglect and control, with little sense of self? In this counseling episode, Tek feels as if she's lost her authenticity. She fears losing her relationship with her dad as she wrestles with the decision to cut off her abusive mom. Her parents' access to Tek's children figures in. Tek wants to set boundaries but isn't sure how, and her kids feel the stress. Sven goes to work in his direct and insightful way, with enlightening results. Explicit content.

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]]> Ever feel like you're in a constant cycle of neglect and control, with little sense of self? In this counseling episode, Tek feels as if she's lost her authenticity. She fears losing her relationship with her dad as she wrestles with the decision to cut off her abusive mom. Her parents' access to Tek's children figures in. Tek wants to set boundaries but isn't sure how, and her kids feel the stress. Sven goes to work in his direct and insightful way, with enlightening results. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18318975 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3351 14 17 full true Q&A: Secrets, Lies, Abandonment, and More Q&A: Secrets, Lies, Abandonment, and More In this Lightning Round, Sven answers questions including: How not to feel abandoned when your kids move away, how best to control anger, why is my bf ghosting me, and what to do when your partner is caught in lies. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> In this Lightning Round, Sven answers questions including: How not to feel abandoned when your kids move away, how best to control anger, why is my bf ghosting me, and what to do when your partner is caught in lies. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18292563 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3470 14 16 full true You're the Problem You're the Problem Ever feel like your worth is based on what you do, not who you are? Listen in as Sven counsels Sammi, who feels invisible in her marriage and doesn't know how to move forward. Made to feel like she was "too much" as a child, she believes she was - and still is - the problem. Sven forcefully yet compassionately leads her out of her self-criticism and on to better days. Explicit content.

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]]> Ever feel like your worth is based on what you do, not who you are? Listen in as Sven counsels Sammi, who feels invisible in her marriage and doesn't know how to move forward. Made to feel like she was "too much" as a child, she believes she was - and still is - the problem. Sven forcefully yet compassionately leads her out of her self-criticism and on to better days. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18286574 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 4048 14 15 full true Q&A: Exes, Dating, Trauma, and More Q&A: Exes, Dating, Trauma, and More Listen in as Sven takes questions from his followers on social media. Topics include fear of dating, thinking through trauma, getting over your ex, and helping your child to have more empathy. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18269140 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3498 14 14 full true Nobody To Depend On Nobody To Depend On Sven counsels Teliqua, whose life has been a constant struggle, most recently in a contentious divorce that has gone on for 2 years. Her young children are caught in the middle, and she feels she has no one to turn to. Through tears, Teliqua looks to Sven to help her heal and move on with confidence. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven counsels Teliqua, whose life has been a constant struggle, most recently in a contentious divorce that has gone on for 2 years. Her young children are caught in the middle, and she feels she has no one to turn to. Through tears, Teliqua looks to Sven to help her heal and move on with confidence. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18257444 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3685 14 13 full true Q&A: Cheaters, Careers, ChatGPT Therapy, and More Q&A: Cheaters, Careers, ChatGPT Therapy, and More Listen in to this recorded session as Sven fields live questions from his followers on social media. Lots of good insight and advice on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18228386 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3539 14 12 full true Divorce Averse Divorce Averse Moshie's wife treats him badly, with constant criticism even in front of the kids. He feels the need to stay in the marriage for the children, but what is the best path for him? Sven dives in and helps Moshie confront the truth. Explicit content.

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]]> Moshie's wife treats him badly, with constant criticism even in front of the kids. He feels the need to stay in the marriage for the children, but what is the best path for him? Sven dives in and helps Moshie confront the truth. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18212002 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3524 14 11 full true Q&A: Forgiveness, Fear, Fathers, and More Q&A: Forgiveness, Fear, Fathers, and More Sven takes more questions live from social media in this recorded session, on topics including: How to manage a breakup when you work together; travel anxiety; fathers who won't listen; overwhelming emotions; and much more. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18188149 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3175 14 10 full true Defending While Detesting Defending While Detesting In this counseling session, Vida returns to talk with Sven after her first appearance 2 years ago (Episode 6-15). She has made progress and found some success, but still has serious doubts about her self-worth. Can Sven disavow Vida of her feelings of being unlovable since childhood? Please listen in and see. Explicit content.

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]]> In this counseling session, Vida returns to talk with Sven after her first appearance 2 years ago (Episode 6-15). She has made progress and found some success, but still has serious doubts about her self-worth. Can Sven disavow Vida of her feelings of being unlovable since childhood? Please listen in and see. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18175479 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 4158 14 9 full true Q&A: Confidence, Estrangement, and More Q&A: Confidence, Estrangement, and More More insightful and illuminating responses to Sven's followers' questions, recorded as they come at him live on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. Listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18152133 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 2894 14 8 full true Raised With Wrath Raised With Wrath Gemini knew she didn't matter to her husband - but she stayed for the kids, and because her mom and dad liked him. Now divorced and feeling sadness, guilt, and confusion, she turns to Sven for guidance. Complicating the picture: her abusive parents were disappointed with her since birth, and still consider her ex as part of the family. Please listen in to this informative and insightful counseling session. Explicit content.

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]]> Gemini knew she didn't matter to her husband - but she stayed for the kids, and because her mom and dad liked him. Now divorced and feeling sadness, guilt, and confusion, she turns to Sven for guidance. Complicating the picture: her abusive parents were disappointed with her since birth, and still consider her ex as part of the family. Please listen in to this informative and insightful counseling session. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18134497 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 4077 14 7 full true Q&A: Forgiveness, Trust, and More Q&A: Forgiveness, Trust, and More Listen in as Sven fields unpredictable questions from his followers on TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. Tons of good insight and advice here on life and love. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18108150 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2877 14 6 full true Never Satisfied - But Why? Never Satisfied - But Why? Sven counsels Heike, who has always struggled with romantic relationships, never feeling satisfied. When she feels her needs are not being met she makes excuses to stay in her relationships, even if it means cheating - with no remorse. Sven probes Heike's memories of childhood to find the patterns and fears that conspire to hold her back. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven counsels Heike, who has always struggled with romantic relationships, never feeling satisfied. When she feels her needs are not being met she makes excuses to stay in her relationships, even if it means cheating - with no remorse. Sven probes Heike's memories of childhood to find the patterns and fears that conspire to hold her back. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18102558 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3844 14 5 full true Q&A: True Narcs, Name Calling, and More Q&A: True Narcs, Name Calling, and More Sven's on fire in this recorded Lightning Round, as his followers' questions really get him passionate about healing wounded souls in his own unique way. Listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18074267 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2738 14 4 full true Success Story Success Story Ever wonder what happens with Sven's guests after their appearance on the show? In this episode, Sakura returns following her appearance in Episode 11-1 from 1/16/25. After that show she did intense work on herself, improved her situation immensely, and comes back to update her story. As Sven discovers, a few issues remain, but Sakura is justifiably proud of her great progress. Explicit content.

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]]> Ever wonder what happens with Sven's guests after their appearance on the show? In this episode, Sakura returns following her appearance in Episode 11-1 from 1/16/25. After that show she did intense work on herself, improved her situation immensely, and comes back to update her story. As Sven discovers, a few issues remain, but Sakura is justifiably proud of her great progress. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18060923 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3220 14 3 full true Q&A: Know-It-Alls, Cheaters, Narcs, and More Q&A: Know-It-Alls, Cheaters, Narcs, and More Lightning Round time again, with Sven at his best while fielding questions live from social media to create another insightful episode. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Lightning Round time again, with Sven at his best while fielding questions live from social media to create another insightful episode. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18017480 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3293 14 2 full true Hopeless At Age 9 Hopeless At Age 9 Lennie's mother always told him he was a mistake, which makes for a hard way to start in life. He has removed himself from his toxic family, but feels abandoned and alone. Can he heal and get a fresh start? Sven helps Lennie to understand his feelings and fill the emptiness. Listen for a stunning conclusion. Explicit content.

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]]> Lennie's mother always told him he was a mistake, which makes for a hard way to start in life. He has removed himself from his toxic family, but feels abandoned and alone. Can he heal and get a fresh start? Sven helps Lennie to understand his feelings and fill the emptiness. Listen for a stunning conclusion. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-18016921 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3625 14 1 full true Q&A: Happiness, Pain, and Healing Q&A: Happiness, Pain, and Healing In this Lightning Round, Sven tackles tough issues from his followers including: Advice for a new parent, food addiction, fear of success, alienating kids after divorce, grieving the end of a relationship, and much more. Please listen in! Explicit content. 

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]]> In this Lightning Round, Sven tackles tough issues from his followers including: Advice for a new parent, food addiction, fear of success, alienating kids after divorce, grieving the end of a relationship, and much more. Please listen in! Explicit content. 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17990612 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2541 13 26 full true Worthless POS! Worthless POS! Two guests come to Sven for counseling, one worthless, one POS... So say the voices inside them. After divorce, Rizzo feels lost and misses the protection and understanding of someone who cares. From his earliest days through his marriage, he got the message that he was worthless. Camilla is happily divorced but afraid of starting a new relationship. Her childhood message was "You're a piece of s#!t." Sven helps both toward the truth about their authentic selves, as they find common ground toward solutions. Explicit content.

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]]> Two guests come to Sven for counseling, one worthless, one POS... So say the voices inside them. After divorce, Rizzo feels lost and misses the protection and understanding of someone who cares. From his earliest days through his marriage, he got the message that he was worthless. Camilla is happily divorced but afraid of starting a new relationship. Her childhood message was "You're a piece of s#!t." Sven helps both toward the truth about their authentic selves, as they find common ground toward solutions. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17973063 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3596 13 25 full true Q&A: BioMom Narc, Resentment, and More Q&A: BioMom Narc, Resentment, and More In this Lightning Round, Sven fields several questions about dealing with parents, alive and dead. He also explains why on some topics he won't comment. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> In this Lightning Round, Sven fields several questions about dealing with parents, alive and dead. He also explains why on some topics he won't comment. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17954110 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1766 13 24 full true Dark Side of the White Knight Dark Side of the White Knight Finn was trained to serve others, and now feels caught in a seemingly impossible situation - supporting his autistic son from a previous marriage, while understanding his present wife's resentment and salvaging his marriage, all the time being true to himself. Sven peels off the layers of Finn's feelings, and guides him toward better understanding, and hope. Explicit content.

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]]> Finn was trained to serve others, and now feels caught in a seemingly impossible situation - supporting his autistic son from a previous marriage, while understanding his present wife's resentment and salvaging his marriage, all the time being true to himself. Sven peels off the layers of Finn's feelings, and guides him toward better understanding, and hope. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17940886 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3709 13 23 full false Q&A: Depression, Therapy, Kids, and More Q&A: Depression, Therapy, Kids, and More Sven answers questions as they come in from Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. For insight and advice on great ways to soothe your soul, please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17882407 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2743 13 22 full true One Hell of a Past One Hell of a Past It's another insightful counseling session with some universal truths. As an infant, Doc's mother literally discarded her, leaving her with a cruel woman she didn't know. With an unbelievably horrendous past and always feeling like a burden, Doc seeks understanding and help from Sven, who quickly unlocks her path forward. Explicit content.

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]]> It's another insightful counseling session with some universal truths. As an infant, Doc's mother literally discarded her, leaving her with a cruel woman she didn't know. With an unbelievably horrendous past and always feeling like a burden, Doc seeks understanding and help from Sven, who quickly unlocks her path forward. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17899589 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3371 13 21 full true Q&A: Dealing With Difficult People, and More Q&A: Dealing With Difficult People, and More Once again listen in as Sven fields questions from his social media platforms and never fails to provide helpful, insightful advice. There may even be some laughs along the way. Explicit content.

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]]> Once again listen in as Sven fields questions from his social media platforms and never fails to provide helpful, insightful advice. There may even be some laughs along the way. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17875035 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2972 13 20 full true Slapped In the Face Slapped In the Face Britta, a self-described perfect child, left a 20-year marriage filled with abuse of her children and herself. She has now decided to rekindle the romance with her ex-husband. Her family has attacked her decision, she regrets losing them, and she wants them all back. Is that even possible? And how do the children feel? Employing his most empathetic yet direct approach, Sven goes to work to find out what's really going on here. Explicit content.

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]]> Britta, a self-described perfect child, left a 20-year marriage filled with abuse of her children and herself. She has now decided to rekindle the romance with her ex-husband. Her family has attacked her decision, she regrets losing them, and she wants them all back. Is that even possible? And how do the children feel? Employing his most empathetic yet direct approach, Sven goes to work to find out what's really going on here. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17862069 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 4317 13 19 full true Q&A: Kids, Divorce, Trauma, and More Q&A: Kids, Divorce, Trauma, and More Sven takes on all comers from TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook in this recorded Lightning Round. Great questions, insightful answers. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17836475 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2839 13 18 full true The Truth Hurts The Truth Hurts How much of the truth do you really want? Natasha suffered the extreme trauma of family abuse, and being sex-trafficked at age 12. Now 36, she turns to Sven for peace, and the opportunity to tell her story. But can she face the truth? Explicit content.

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]]> How much of the truth do you really want? Natasha suffered the extreme trauma of family abuse, and being sex-trafficked at age 12. Now 36, she turns to Sven for peace, and the opportunity to tell her story. But can she face the truth? Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17818124 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3617 13 17 full true Q&A: Family Myths, Healing Your Kids, and More Q&A: Family Myths, Healing Your Kids, and More Join Sven for another unpredictable session, recorded live while monitoring social media platforms for questions as they come in. Lots of insight and helpful advice here, with just a touch of good humor. Explicit content.

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]]> Join Sven for another unpredictable session, recorded live while monitoring social media platforms for questions as they come in. Lots of insight and helpful advice here, with just a touch of good humor. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17800469 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2976 13 16 full true Defending the Indefensible Defending the Indefensible In this counseling episode with two different guests, Reese has felt pressure to be perfect all her life. She says, "I don't know who I am." Zura finds herself in a complicated relationship, gets little love in return, and feels selfish about it. Sven dives in, finds the common threads, and helps these very different women face the unvarnished truth about the similar roots of their pain. Explicit content.

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]]> In this counseling episode with two different guests, Reese has felt pressure to be perfect all her life. She says, "I don't know who I am." Zura finds herself in a complicated relationship, gets little love in return, and feels selfish about it. Sven dives in, finds the common threads, and helps these very different women face the unvarnished truth about the similar roots of their pain. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17778015 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 4868 13 15 full true Q&A: Feelings, Forgiveness, Focus, and More Q&A: Feelings, Forgiveness, Focus, and More In this recorded Lightning Round, Sven is still at the beach but is on the case with a variety of questions submitted in real time on social media. There's a lengthy back-and-forth with a listener who has felt like ending it all since she was a teenager. Listen for her story and much more. Explicit content.

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]]> In this recorded Lightning Round, Sven is still at the beach but is on the case with a variety of questions submitted in real time on social media. There's a lengthy back-and-forth with a listener who has felt like ending it all since she was a teenager. Listen for her story and much more. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17753144 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3348 13 14 full true My Child, Myself My Child, Myself Sven's at the beach, but calls in to counsel Priscilla, who is having trouble dealing with her child in the terrible twos. Work stress figures in, as does Priscilla's difficult life experiences which resonate with her current situation. Sven gets to the root of Priscilla's issues, and guides her to new understanding and new solutions. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven's at the beach, but calls in to counsel Priscilla, who is having trouble dealing with her child in the terrible twos. Work stress figures in, as does Priscilla's difficult life experiences which resonate with her current situation. Sven gets to the root of Priscilla's issues, and guides her to new understanding and new solutions. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17743680 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3888 13 13 full true Q&A: Trust, Healing, and More Q&A: Trust, Healing, and More It's another recorded session with Sven fielding questions right as they come from live feeds on TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook. For insight and helpful guidance on a wide variety of intriguing topics, please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17714128 Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3652 13 12 full true A Stroke of Understanding A Stroke of Understanding Tawny's husband has suffered a stroke, which resulted in a wholesale personality change, including the pursuit of other women. Wondering how much of his behavior is due to his medical condition, Tawny wants to know if she can continue to serve as both a caregiver and a wife. Sven probes for the deep truth, and possible answers for Tawny. Explicit content.

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]]> Tawny's husband has suffered a stroke, which resulted in a wholesale personality change, including the pursuit of other women. Wondering how much of his behavior is due to his medical condition, Tawny wants to know if she can continue to serve as both a caregiver and a wife. Sven probes for the deep truth, and possible answers for Tawny. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17707413 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3633 13 11 full true Q&A: Co-Parenting, Spigots in My Head, and More Q&A: Co-Parenting, Spigots in My Head, and More Join us for more inspiration and motivation as Sven responds to unpredictable questions from his many followers, recorded as he goers live on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17678528 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3371 13 10 full true Because I Could Never Do Better Because I Could Never Do Better Sven counsels Vaughn, who fears his narcissistic behaviors are working against his desires to reunite with his ex-wife, and be the best father to his children. He seems very much in touch with his feelings but knows something is getting in the way of him reaching his goals. After hearing several twists in Vaughn's story, Sven guides him to the best way to discover and fully deal with his truth. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven counsels Vaughn, who fears his narcissistic behaviors are working against his desires to reunite with his ex-wife, and be the best father to his children. He seems very much in touch with his feelings but knows something is getting in the way of him reaching his goals. After hearing several twists in Vaughn's story, Sven guides him to the best way to discover and fully deal with his truth. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17668599 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3737 13 9 full true Q&A: Lots of Extreme Takers Q&A: Lots of Extreme Takers In this recorded Lightning Round, lots of questions came in regarding narcissists, or as Sven calls them, extreme takers: How to stop being one? Why feel guilty about divorcing one? Why do they move on and not work on their relationship? Please listen in for all these, plus more questions on confidence, partners, fear, and healing the hole in your soul. Explicit content.

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]]> In this recorded Lightning Round, lots of questions came in regarding narcissists, or as Sven calls them, extreme takers: How to stop being one? Why feel guilty about divorcing one? Why do they move on and not work on their relationship? Please listen in for all these, plus more questions on confidence, partners, fear, and healing the hole in your soul. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17643163 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3458 13 8 full true The Pain Truth The Pain Truth In this counseling session with 2 different stories, both Naz and Averill are in worlds of pain. But is the pain great enough to bring about needed change? Naz is accused of harming his son, who was injured in a fight Naz had with his wife. Facing prison time, Naz turns to Sven for help. Averill listens to Naz's story and wonders if she can stay in a marriage to a husband she loves... but only feels a small bit of love in return. Ever feel like you're in a relationship with someone who needs fixing? Listen in to this powerful episode. Explicit content.

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]]> In this counseling session with 2 different stories, both Naz and Averill are in worlds of pain. But is the pain great enough to bring about needed change? Naz is accused of harming his son, who was injured in a fight Naz had with his wife. Facing prison time, Naz turns to Sven for help. Averill listens to Naz's story and wonders if she can stay in a marriage to a husband she loves... but only feels a small bit of love in return. Ever feel like you're in a relationship with someone who needs fixing? Listen in to this powerful episode. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17625050 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3534 13 7 full true Q&A: Anger, Anxiety, Trust, and More Q&A: Anger, Anxiety, Trust, and More Sven fields more questions as they come in from his followers on Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Why do I feel guilty about saying No? Why can't I trust anymore? Why won't my therapist give me homework? Why do I get so angry? And many more Qs and As. Please listen in. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven fields more questions as they come in from his followers on Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Why do I feel guilty about saying No? Why can't I trust anymore? Why won't my therapist give me homework? Why do I get so angry? And many more Qs and As. Please listen in. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17605108 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2455 13 6 full true Exactly Like Her Mom? Exactly Like Her Mom? "You're exactly like your mom." Those are the words Thumper most fears hearing. She knows what she wants and needs to do but can't bring herself to do it. Sven probes the nature and source of her fears of leaving her husband and getting her mother to move out. And what is the effect on her children? Thumper feels blocked, despite doing work on herself. Sven goes to work...Listen in for the results. And be sure to check out the Overtime bonus content with Thumper. Explicit content. 

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]]> "You're exactly like your mom." Those are the words Thumper most fears hearing. She knows what she wants and needs to do but can't bring herself to do it. Sven probes the nature and source of her fears of leaving her husband and getting her mother to move out. And what is the effect on her children? Thumper feels blocked, despite doing work on herself. Sven goes to work...Listen in for the results. And be sure to check out the Overtime bonus content with Thumper. Explicit content. 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17579211 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2958 13 5 full true "Exactly Like Mom?" Overtime "Exactly Like Mom?" Overtime After the show, Sven goes even deeper with Thumper. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17572577 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 23:00:00 -0400 1267 13 5 bonus true Q&A: Hurting While Healing, Friendships, and More Q&A: Hurting While Healing, Friendships, and More Another recorded Lightning Round, in which Sven agains opens up live feeds on social media to take unpredictable questions from his followers. Topics include boundaries, moving on, self-sabotage, journaling, and much more. There's also some fun with math. Listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Another recorded Lightning Round, in which Sven agains opens up live feeds on social media to take unpredictable questions from his followers. Topics include boundaries, moving on, self-sabotage, journaling, and much more. There's also some fun with math. Listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17567749 Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 4246 13 4 full true Won't Be Held Responsible Won't Be Held Responsible Rochelle feels fragile, responsible for everyone, alone in her marriage, and stuck in survival mode. She wants to provide safety and stability for her young children while she's healing, but doesn't know how to avoid passing her issues on to them. Sven goes to work with insight and compassion to help her along her healing journey. Explicit content.

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]]> Rochelle feels fragile, responsible for everyone, alone in her marriage, and stuck in survival mode. She wants to provide safety and stability for her young children while she's healing, but doesn't know how to avoid passing her issues on to them. Sven goes to work with insight and compassion to help her along her healing journey. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17554866 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 4200 13 3 full true Q&A: Relationship Challenges, and More Q&A: Relationship Challenges, and More Lots of questions about boundaries and relationships in this Lightning Round (among other topics!). We never know what questions will come in when we go live on social media to record a Q&A podcast, and this one took some unusual turns. Please listen in to the results. Tons of wisdom and good advice here. Explicit content.

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]]> Lots of questions about boundaries and relationships in this Lightning Round (among other topics!). We never know what questions will come in when we go live on social media to record a Q&A podcast, and this one took some unusual turns. Please listen in to the results. Tons of wisdom and good advice here. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17531306 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3937 13 2 full true A Matter of Life and Death A Matter of Life and Death Sven counsels Renée, who attempted suicide at age 18 and now at 34 still feels punished for something their past self did. Renée turns to Sven to understand their childhood depression and self-hatred, and get on to a much lighter and happier life. Listen in as Sven connects the dots. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven counsels Renée, who attempted suicide at age 18 and now at 34 still feels punished for something their past self did. Renée turns to Sven to understand their childhood depression and self-hatred, and get on to a much lighter and happier life. Listen in as Sven connects the dots. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17518875 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3881 13 1 full true Q&A: Finding Your Life's Purpose, and More Q&A: Finding Your Life's Purpose, and More In this recorded Lightning Round, Sven fields a variety of questions on topics including overcoming narcissism, helping adult children, supporting one who's grieving, going emotionless during arguments, and much more. Please tune in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17492475 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3545 12 26 full true Getting More While Being Less Getting More While Being Less Always made to feel the lesser as a child (particularly to her evil twin), Shelby is now divorced from an abusive husband and worries about her young boys' ability to love and be loved. Sven helps Shelby see the through line from her difficult childhood to her marriage and now to her concerns about her children. Illumination for Shelby is at hand with newfound insight and understanding. Explicit content.

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]]> Always made to feel the lesser as a child (particularly to her evil twin), Shelby is now divorced from an abusive husband and worries about her young boys' ability to love and be loved. Sven helps Shelby see the through line from her difficult childhood to her marriage and now to her concerns about her children. Illumination for Shelby is at hand with newfound insight and understanding. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17481906 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 4538 12 25 full true Q&A: Bad Dads, Bad Bosses, Sexual Abuse, and More Q&A: Bad Dads, Bad Bosses, Sexual Abuse, and More Sven again takes on questions from his followers on live social media in this latest Lightning Round. Issues concerning abuse that becomes criminal, stepping away from an addict, horrible bosses, how to know your partner is the right one, and many more. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven again takes on questions from his followers on live social media in this latest Lightning Round. Issues concerning abuse that becomes criminal, stepping away from an addict, horrible bosses, how to know your partner is the right one, and many more. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17441266 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3490 12 24 full true How To Compose Authenticity How To Compose Authenticity In this special episode, Sven talks with Trevor Morris, a client, friend, and the creator of this podcast's theme music. The 2-time Emmy-Award winning composer has now completed a short film, "Butterfly On A Wheel," which he wrote, produced, and directed. Although Trevor is an incredible success by any measure, his personal issues are just as critical as anyone who has appeared on this show. Sven walks Trevor through the stages of his career, his challenges, and his success with Sven's help in healing his soul. Explicit content.

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]]> In this special episode, Sven talks with Trevor Morris, a client, friend, and the creator of this podcast's theme music. The 2-time Emmy-Award winning composer has now completed a short film, "Butterfly On A Wheel," which he wrote, produced, and directed. Although Trevor is an incredible success by any measure, his personal issues are just as critical as anyone who has appeared on this show. Sven walks Trevor through the stages of his career, his challenges, and his success with Sven's help in healing his soul. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17431360 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3605 12 23 full true Q&A: Can Triggers Ever Go Away? and More Q&A: Can Triggers Ever Go Away? and More Sven is always at the ready to take on unpredictable questions as he opens simultaneous live feeds on TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube to create another Lightning Round podcast. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17415358 Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3389 12 22 full false It's Easier To Blame Me It's Easier To Blame Me In this episode, Sven counsels Rollo, who was horribly treated by his parents and then, his wife. He has started a new life but is now fearful of being happy with a new partner. Why does Rollo feel his life is cursed - and it's his own fault? Sven helps him find the roots of his feelings, and guides him to a brighter day. Explicit content.

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]]> In this episode, Sven counsels Rollo, who was horribly treated by his parents and then, his wife. He has started a new life but is now fearful of being happy with a new partner. Why does Rollo feel his life is cursed - and it's his own fault? Sven helps him find the roots of his feelings, and guides him to a brighter day. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17394388 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3969 12 21 full true "It's Easier To Blame Me" Overtime "It's Easier To Blame Me" Overtime After the show, Sven talks with Rollo about his experience. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17394378 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0400 809 12 21 bonus true Q&A: Focus, Friends, Fear, and Family Q&A: Focus, Friends, Fear, and Family Lots of insight and advice from Sven on a variety of topics and questions submitted by his followers during a live session on Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Being breadcrumbed? Co-parenting issues? New career? Guilty about taking care of a parent? Listen in for all this and more in this Lightning Round. Explicit content.

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]]> Lots of insight and advice from Sven on a variety of topics and questions submitted by his followers during a live session on Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Being breadcrumbed? Co-parenting issues? New career? Guilty about taking care of a parent? Listen in for all this and more in this Lightning Round. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17320044 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3458 12 20 full true I Am A Narcissist: Help! (Part 2) I Am A Narcissist: Help! (Part 2) Can a narcissist ever change? Find out as we follow Angelo's journey with Sven to discover the origins of his feelings and understand how they affect him in the present day. Beginning with writing the first letter to his father (that he will not send), Angelo confronts his failings, releases his true feelings, and gets on with the difficult business of forging a new life. Please join us for one of our most uplifting counseling episodes. Explicit content.

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]]> Can a narcissist ever change? Find out as we follow Angelo's journey with Sven to discover the origins of his feelings and understand how they affect him in the present day. Beginning with writing the first letter to his father (that he will not send), Angelo confronts his failings, releases his true feelings, and gets on with the difficult business of forging a new life. Please join us for one of our most uplifting counseling episodes. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17314951 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 4061 12 19 full true Q&A: How do narcs get that way? And more. Q&A: How do narcs get that way? And more. Lots of intriguing questions this time on Sven's counseling method, understanding narcs, boundaries, divorce at older and younger ages, loss of self-esteem, and much more. Come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Lots of intriguing questions this time on Sven's counseling method, understanding narcs, boundaries, divorce at older and younger ages, loss of self-esteem, and much more. Come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17295633 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3468 12 18 full true Counseling Combat With A Combat Veteran (Part 2) Counseling Combat With A Combat Veteran (Part 2) What a difference from Part 1! No combat was necessary when retired Chief Master Sgt Jeremy Hardy revisits Sven after successful medical treatment. Retirement is an adjustment, and this is an extreme example. Sven and Jeremy explore the interface of being trained for military violence and the effects of childhood abuse that lead to destructive relationships. This is a case of a crushed spirit, reclaimed. Nothing but positive vibes here. Explicit content.

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]]> What a difference from Part 1! No combat was necessary when retired Chief Master Sgt Jeremy Hardy revisits Sven after successful medical treatment. Retirement is an adjustment, and this is an extreme example. Sven and Jeremy explore the interface of being trained for military violence and the effects of childhood abuse that lead to destructive relationships. This is a case of a crushed spirit, reclaimed. Nothing but positive vibes here. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17301663 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 4061 12 17 full true Q&A: Procrastination, Overthinking, and More Q&A: Procrastination, Overthinking, and More Sven again takes random questions and provides laser-focused answers. Great insight and advice here, so please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17290613 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3685 12 16 full true I Am A Narcissist: Help! (Part 1) I Am A Narcissist: Help! (Part 1) This counseling episode presents the insider's guide to extreme takers. Learn from Angelo, a self-described narc who wants desperately to change. Horribly abused by his father with no protection from his mother, he now longs to stop being an abuser himself, and possibly save his marriage and relationship with his children. Is his pain great enough for him to change? Sven goes to work to find out. With the session ending at a critical point, Sven invites Angelo back for a second episode, which will be available in 2 weeks. Explicit content.

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]]> This counseling episode presents the insider's guide to extreme takers. Learn from Angelo, a self-described narc who wants desperately to change. Horribly abused by his father with no protection from his mother, he now longs to stop being an abuser himself, and possibly save his marriage and relationship with his children. Is his pain great enough for him to change? Sven goes to work to find out. With the session ending at a critical point, Sven invites Angelo back for a second episode, which will be available in 2 weeks. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17259774 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 4685 12 15 full true Q&A: The Highest Form of Parental Love, and More Q&A: The Highest Form of Parental Love, and More Sven takes on followers from TikTok and Facebook Live and answers questions including: What if I don't want to forgive my parents? How can I move past a painful childhood? Should counselors use their own personal history? How do I get over fear of divorcing? And much more. Please listen in to this enlightening Lightning Round! Explicit Content.

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]]> Sven takes on followers from TikTok and Facebook Live and answers questions including: What if I don't want to forgive my parents? How can I move past a painful childhood? Should counselors use their own personal history? How do I get over fear of divorcing? And much more. Please listen in to this enlightening Lightning Round! Explicit Content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17248607 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2352 12 14 full true Counseling Combat With A Combat Veteran (Part 1 of 2) Counseling Combat With A Combat Veteran (Part 1 of 2) It's Sven at his most combative, in service to a highly decorated Special Forces veteran, his friend Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Hardy. The hate and rage resulting from both horrific experiences in war and a horrific childhood have had profound effects on Jeremy's life. In a stunning combination of tough love and deep brotherly compassion, Sven tries to guide Jeremy into facing the truth about the early influences that continue to damage his life. Prepare for a rocky ride, and more from Sven and Jeremy in a future episode. Explicit content. 

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]]> It's Sven at his most combative, in service to a highly decorated Special Forces veteran, his friend Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Hardy. The hate and rage resulting from both horrific experiences in war and a horrific childhood have had profound effects on Jeremy's life. In a stunning combination of tough love and deep brotherly compassion, Sven tries to guide Jeremy into facing the truth about the early influences that continue to damage his life. Prepare for a rocky ride, and more from Sven and Jeremy in a future episode. Explicit content. 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17233311 Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 4410 12 13 full true Q&A: Divorce, Healing, Insecurity, and More Q&A: Divorce, Healing, Insecurity, and More More intriguing questions and sharp insights from Sven on topics including: Dealing with extreme takers (narcissists), healing from a relationship with an extreme taker, why extreme takers abandon their kids, achieving closure, how to stop running, and much more. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> More intriguing questions and sharp insights from Sven on topics including: Dealing with extreme takers (narcissists), healing from a relationship with an extreme taker, why extreme takers abandon their kids, achieving closure, how to stop running, and much more. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17204283 Sun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3177 12 12 full true How Much More Can I Take? How Much More Can I Take? Two different complex and heartbreaking stories of cheating, abuse and neglect are analyzed my Sven and his two counseling guests, Gwen and Talia. Both women had parents that made them feel unworthy of love, and the effects endure. They begin to unravel the optimistic truth with the help of Sven - and each other. Explicit content.

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]]> Two different complex and heartbreaking stories of cheating, abuse and neglect are analyzed my Sven and his two counseling guests, Gwen and Talia. Both women had parents that made them feel unworthy of love, and the effects endure. They begin to unravel the optimistic truth with the help of Sven - and each other. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17193420 Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 4159 12 11 full true Q&A: Trauma, Sex, Narcs, and More Q&A: Trauma, Sex, Narcs, and More In this Lightning Round, Sven takes questions such as: Is poor sex a reason for divorce? Advice for a narc that wants to change? Best way to get over insecurity in a relationship? How to trust after a betrayal? And much more. Come on in and listen! Explicit content.

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]]> In this Lightning Round, Sven takes questions such as: Is poor sex a reason for divorce? Advice for a narc that wants to change? Best way to get over insecurity in a relationship? How to trust after a betrayal? And much more. Come on in and listen! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17181121 Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2667 12 10 full true Journaling Into Rebirth Journaling Into Rebirth In this double counseling episode, Aldo has been depressed from an early age, suicidal at some points, and he understandably blames the treatment he received from his parents. He fears that his daughter might be filled with the same rage and self-hatred that he feels. Sven also counsels Griffith, who needs to understand why he struggles with finding joy and having a sense of pride, despite a very successful career. Sven helps both men find the reasons for their pain, and the way out of it into a new and brighter life. Explicit content.

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]]> In this double counseling episode, Aldo has been depressed from an early age, suicidal at some points, and he understandably blames the treatment he received from his parents. He fears that his daughter might be filled with the same rage and self-hatred that he feels. Sven also counsels Griffith, who needs to understand why he struggles with finding joy and having a sense of pride, despite a very successful career. Sven helps both men find the reasons for their pain, and the way out of it into a new and brighter life. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17164473 Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 5378 12 9 full true Q&A: Letting Go, Healing, Accepting Abuse, and More Q&A: Letting Go, Healing, Accepting Abuse, and More More great questions from Sven's followers as he goes live on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. During the taping, listeners can see Sven in the studio, and one of them becomes critical of Sven's shirt. Listen in for his answer to this, and many more serious issues! Explicit content.

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]]> More great questions from Sven's followers as he goes live on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. During the taping, listeners can see Sven in the studio, and one of them becomes critical of Sven's shirt. Listen in for his answer to this, and many more serious issues! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17120541 Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3376 12 8 full true A Crying Shame A Crying Shame Dylan has uncovered memories of childhood sexual abuse at the hands of her father, and her pain continues over fear of her children's possible contact with him. Her mother did nothing to protect her. Dylan feels lost and alone. Sven goes to work with a very emotional Dylan, revealing her truths and her real feelings, and guides her forward. Explicit content.

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]]> Dylan has uncovered memories of childhood sexual abuse at the hands of her father, and her pain continues over fear of her children's possible contact with him. Her mother did nothing to protect her. Dylan feels lost and alone. Sven goes to work with a very emotional Dylan, revealing her truths and her real feelings, and guides her forward. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17116840 Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3683 12 7 full true Q&A: Feelings, Resentment, Truth, and More Q&A: Feelings, Resentment, Truth, and More Listen in as Sven takes unpredictable questions from listeners on TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. Topics this time include: missing being fat and not caring, fear of a new relationship, coming to terms with a parent dying, and much more. It's another badass Lightning Round! Explicit content.

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]]> Listen in as Sven takes unpredictable questions from listeners on TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. Topics this time include: missing being fat and not caring, fear of a new relationship, coming to terms with a parent dying, and much more. It's another badass Lightning Round! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17086376 Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2880 12 6 full true Work-Life Imbalance Work-Life Imbalance Sven counsels Jericho, who is in a career crisis. She's training to be a life coach while feeling trapped in a small town and a job that has nothing to do with her life's purpose. Sven advises her to define her fears and find the way to her true path. Be sure to listen to Overtime as Sven goes deeper and deeper into Jericho's truth. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven counsels Jericho, who is in a career crisis. She's training to be a life coach while feeling trapped in a small town and a job that has nothing to do with her life's purpose. Sven advises her to define her fears and find the way to her true path. Be sure to listen to Overtime as Sven goes deeper and deeper into Jericho's truth. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17076675 Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3380 12 5 full true BONUS: "Work-Life Imbalance" Overtime BONUS: "Work-Life Imbalance" Overtime After the show, Sven gets to the real heart of Jericho's problem. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17076690 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:00:00 -0400 793 12 5 bonus true Q&A: Exes, Sexes, and Asexuals Q&A: Exes, Sexes, and Asexuals Lightning Round! Sven never knows what's coming but when the questions come in from social media, he's always ready with wit and wisdom. Listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17048214 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3009 12 4 full true Roots of Relationship Pain Roots of Relationship Pain What does Harley want? She says she wants her sex-addicted boyfriend out of her life, but when Sven probes her feelings it's clear she has conflicting needs. Sven points out that Harley is very strong - strong enough to take a lot of abuse - but there are different ways to define "strong." Listen in to this counseling session for a very compassionate Sven and deeply insightful relationship advice. Explicit content.

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]]> What does Harley want? She says she wants her sex-addicted boyfriend out of her life, but when Sven probes her feelings it's clear she has conflicting needs. Sven points out that Harley is very strong - strong enough to take a lot of abuse - but there are different ways to define "strong." Listen in to this counseling session for a very compassionate Sven and deeply insightful relationship advice. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17025723 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3256 12 3 full true Q&A: Parenting, Co-Parenting, Trauma, and More Q&A: Parenting, Co-Parenting, Trauma, and More Got issues? Listen in for more insight and inspiration as Sven fields questions from listeners on multiple social media platforms. Topics include: Why do I feel sorry for a mother who didn't love me? How do I stop negative self-talk? Why do I fear my new love will leave me? How can I stop overthinking? And much more. Explicit content.

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]]> Got issues? Listen in for more insight and inspiration as Sven fields questions from listeners on multiple social media platforms. Topics include: Why do I feel sorry for a mother who didn't love me? How do I stop negative self-talk? Why do I fear my new love will leave me? How can I stop overthinking? And much more. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-17004188 Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3101 12 2 full true Haven't Got Time For The Pain Haven't Got Time For The Pain In this emotional and hard-hitting counseling episode, Sven works with a woman and a non-binary, Doc and Wendy. Both suffer with emotional pain, and Wendy has the added challenge of chronic physical pain. Doc feels guilt for the way she ended her marriage, and fears the effect on her kids. Wendy feels devastated by her physical challenges and justifiable feelings of anger due to abandonment and ridicule by her parents. Sven admits it's not easy to see a way out, but shows them the way. Explicit content.

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]]> In this emotional and hard-hitting counseling episode, Sven works with a woman and a non-binary, Doc and Wendy. Both suffer with emotional pain, and Wendy has the added challenge of chronic physical pain. Doc feels guilt for the way she ended her marriage, and fears the effect on her kids. Wendy feels devastated by her physical challenges and justifiable feelings of anger due to abandonment and ridicule by her parents. Sven admits it's not easy to see a way out, but shows them the way. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16989916 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 4655 12 1 full false Q&A: Malice, Narcs, Burnout, and More Q&A: Malice, Narcs, Burnout, and More Topics in this Lightning Round include: Growing up with parents who didn't want you, narcs who make you mad and then laugh about it, the definition of heaven, the real nature of grief, and much more. Sven never knows what questions will come up, but he's always ready to respond with empathy, wisdom, and a smile! Please listen in. Explicit content.

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]]> Topics in this Lightning Round include: Growing up with parents who didn't want you, narcs who make you mad and then laugh about it, the definition of heaven, the real nature of grief, and much more. Sven never knows what questions will come up, but he's always ready to respond with empathy, wisdom, and a smile! Please listen in. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16949846 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2980 11 26 full true The End of the Innocence The End of the Innocence Annabelle is trying to work through the pain of family abandonment while mothering a toddler daughter. She feels she's blocked from going deep enough to make progress, feeling shame. Sven guides her to fully confront the horrifying origins of her shame, and helps her understand why her parents can't face her. Explicit content.

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]]> Annabelle is trying to work through the pain of family abandonment while mothering a toddler daughter. She feels she's blocked from going deep enough to make progress, feeling shame. Sven guides her to fully confront the horrifying origins of her shame, and helps her understand why her parents can't face her. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16936218 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3640 11 25 full true Q&A: When A Cheater Blames You, Facebook Blockers, and More Q&A: When A Cheater Blames You, Facebook Blockers, and More Sven gets into it again as he takes on rapid-fire questions on a variety of unpredictable, provocative topics. Please listen in to this Lightning Round! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16914711 Sun, 06 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3218 11 24 full true A Monster and a Basket Case A Monster and a Basket Case Sven counsels Janis and Rick, two people with very different but equally tragic stories. Janis was betrayed by her mother and made to feel like a monster. She still struggles with those feelings. Rick says he feels defective and a basket case because of his recent breakup and extremely troubled history. It's a challenge to get to the roots of their problems, but Sven finds some common threads and shows them that hope can prevail. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven counsels Janis and Rick, two people with very different but equally tragic stories. Janis was betrayed by her mother and made to feel like a monster. She still struggles with those feelings. Rick says he feels defective and a basket case because of his recent breakup and extremely troubled history. It's a challenge to get to the roots of their problems, but Sven finds some common threads and shows them that hope can prevail. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16908680 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 4230 11 23 full true BONUS: "A Monster and a Basket Case" Overtime BONUS: "A Monster and a Basket Case" Overtime After the show, Sven chats with Rick and Janis about their experience. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16908666 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 23:00:00 -0400 502 11 23 bonus true Q&A: Love Bombs, Communication Breakdown, and More Q&A: Love Bombs, Communication Breakdown, and More In this latest recorded session featuring Sven taking questions live on social media, topics include reconnecting with kids, getting mom's voice out of your head, dealing with the aftermath of doing your healing work, and much more. Please listen in to this Lightning Round! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16881427 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2771 11 22 full true Angels and Demons Angels and Demons Kenny has been unhappy in his 6-year relationship for the past year. He imagined a better life without his partner and has actually separated but worries about the effect on his kids. Marin is studying to be a counselor but is concerned how her relationship with God seems to be in conflict with the science of psychology. Above all, both are concerned about how others will perceive them. Sven counsels them to embrace their authenticity, and confront the truth about who took away their comfort in being themselves. Explicit content.

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]]> Kenny has been unhappy in his 6-year relationship for the past year. He imagined a better life without his partner and has actually separated but worries about the effect on his kids. Marin is studying to be a counselor but is concerned how her relationship with God seems to be in conflict with the science of psychology. Above all, both are concerned about how others will perceive them. Sven counsels them to embrace their authenticity, and confront the truth about who took away their comfort in being themselves. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16864652 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3808 11 21 full true BONUS: "Angels and Demons" Overtime BONUS: "Angels and Demons" Overtime After the show, Sven checks in with Marin and Kenny to get their reactions and see how they're doing.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16864629 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0400 688 11 21 bonus true Q&A: Starting Over, The Meaning of Strength, and More Q&A: Starting Over, The Meaning of Strength, and More Sven tackles more intriguing questions from his followers in this Lightning Round. Topics include people pleasing, kids living with exes, inviting family to your wedding, dating while healing, leaving a marriage after age 70, and much more. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16838703 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3648 11 20 full true Memories Too Hot To Touch Memories Too Hot To Touch Steig has cut off his mother and brother after an abusive childhood in which his father left before he was 3. Something is holding him back from healing, and Sven guides him to confront the answer in some ugly truths about his brother. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16820746 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3602 11 19 full true Q&A: Love You But Not In Love With You, Parenting, and More Q&A: Love You But Not In Love With You, Parenting, and More Topics in this recorded Lightning Round include: Alone at 24 and fear of dating, compassion for our own unhealed parenting, exes ruining your life with your kids, broken trust, AA sponsorship, addiction, and much more. Listen in as Sven takes questions as they come in from TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. Explicit content.

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]]> Topics in this recorded Lightning Round include: Alone at 24 and fear of dating, compassion for our own unhealed parenting, exes ruining your life with your kids, broken trust, AA sponsorship, addiction, and much more. Listen in as Sven takes questions as they come in from TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16760388 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3434 11 18 full false Don't Fear the Reaper Don't Fear the Reaper Charo blames herself for her husband's suicide. She feels like she made him do it. But Sven counsels her to look at the truth of his drug addiction and abuse, and guides her toward a new understanding of her parents' influence on her feelings, and how to pass along the right impression to her own children. Explicit content.

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]]> Charo blames herself for her husband's suicide. She feels like she made him do it. But Sven counsels her to look at the truth of his drug addiction and abuse, and guides her toward a new understanding of her parents' influence on her feelings, and how to pass along the right impression to her own children. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16770420 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3432 11 17 full true BONUS: "Don't Fear the Reaper" Overtime BONUS: "Don't Fear the Reaper" Overtime Sven has a heart-to-heart discussion with Charo after the show. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16770395 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0400 543 11 17 bonus false Q&A: Afraid to Be Happy, Forgiveness, and More Q&A: Afraid to Be Happy, Forgiveness, and More Nothing gets Sven going like rapid-fire questions coming at him from 3 social media platforms at once. In this episode he responds to issues including emotional intelligence, narcs at work, the need (or lack of need) for forgiveness, low self-esteem, loss of family, and much more. Please listen in to this provocative lightning round! Explicit content.

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]]> Nothing gets Sven going like rapid-fire questions coming at him from 3 social media platforms at once. In this episode he responds to issues including emotional intelligence, narcs at work, the need (or lack of need) for forgiveness, low self-esteem, loss of family, and much more. Please listen in to this provocative lightning round! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16749416 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3749 11 16 full true Cheating: The Truth Hurts Cheating: The Truth Hurts Cheating causes your partner incalculable pain, but in this counseling episode Sven works with Suki, whose pain was multiplied by her husband's decision to become a serial cheater while their young daughter was dying of cancer. Sven helps Suki face the truth of her difficult situation, even as her husband seems willing to change. For another angle on this story, listen to the episode with her husband Jeffrey from December 2023 entitled "Can't Face the Hate." Explicit content.

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]]> Cheating causes your partner incalculable pain, but in this counseling episode Sven works with Suki, whose pain was multiplied by her husband's decision to become a serial cheater while their young daughter was dying of cancer. Sven helps Suki face the truth of her difficult situation, even as her husband seems willing to change. For another angle on this story, listen to the episode with her husband Jeffrey from December 2023 entitled "Can't Face the Hate." Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16739957 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3156 11 15 full true Q&A: Family Hate, Narc Love, and More Q&A: Family Hate, Narc Love, and More More unpredictable questions taken live by Sven and recorded for another Lightning Round episode. Topics include: Dealing with paralysis, worrying about screwing your kids up, what if I'm the narc, domestic abuse, and much more. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> More unpredictable questions taken live by Sven and recorded for another Lightning Round episode. Topics include: Dealing with paralysis, worrying about screwing your kids up, what if I'm the narc, domestic abuse, and much more. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16713377 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3404 11 14 full true Trauma, Theft, and Trust Trauma, Theft, and Trust Here's the other side of Cass' story, last week's "Robbed of Normal." Meet Kitty, Cass' wife, who can't get past Cass' drinking and stealing, and wonders if she can stay in the marriage. Childhood trauma figures in, and Sven guides Kitty to confront her honest feelings and the truth about her life...and her marriage. Explicit content.

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]]> Here's the other side of Cass' story, last week's "Robbed of Normal." Meet Kitty, Cass' wife, who can't get past Cass' drinking and stealing, and wonders if she can stay in the marriage. Childhood trauma figures in, and Sven guides Kitty to confront her honest feelings and the truth about her life...and her marriage. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16698640 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 4135 11 13 full true Q&A: Sex and Love, Authenticity, and More Q&A: Sex and Love, Authenticity, and More In this Lightning Round, Sven takes questions and comments on topics including sexual trauma, love bombing, a partner's bad behavior, how to tell the kids about divorce, and much more. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> In this Lightning Round, Sven takes questions and comments on topics including sexual trauma, love bombing, a partner's bad behavior, how to tell the kids about divorce, and much more. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16675663 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3765 11 12 full true Robbed of Normal Robbed of Normal Cass is in serious pain. She wants to save herself and her marriage to Kitty (who Sven counsels in next week's show). Cass knows she must confront her troubled past but hasn't been able to face the whole truth. Fears of abandonment and golden child issues pay a big part. Join Sven and Cass in this inspiring healing journey. Explicit content.

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]]> Cass is in serious pain. She wants to save herself and her marriage to Kitty (who Sven counsels in next week's show). Cass knows she must confront her troubled past but hasn't been able to face the whole truth. Fears of abandonment and golden child issues pay a big part. Join Sven and Cass in this inspiring healing journey. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16660758 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3599 11 11 full true Q&A: Being Alone, Blaming Yourself, and More Q&A: Being Alone, Blaming Yourself, and More Sven's ready to go for another Lightning Round, taking questions on topics of life and love, hope and despair, marriage and divorce, and so much more. Please listen in as he applies his wit and wisdom to listeners' questions. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16627842 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 2949 11 10 full true My Body, Mom's Choice My Body, Mom's Choice Feeling betrayed by her mother for forcing her to have an abortion at age 17, Kiki still feels the pain and anger 25 years later. She's hoping for an apology that will never come. Kiki believes she's hurting her own family and wants to just disappear. Epiphanies and hope await, as Sven goes to work identifying the root of her problem, and the way out. Explicit content.

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]]> Feeling betrayed by her mother for forcing her to have an abortion at age 17, Kiki still feels the pain and anger 25 years later. She's hoping for an apology that will never come. Kiki believes she's hurting her own family and wants to just disappear. Epiphanies and hope await, as Sven goes to work identifying the root of her problem, and the way out. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16607080 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3363 11 9 full true Q&A: Getting Away From Narcs, Therapy vs. Self-Help, and More Q&A: Getting Away From Narcs, Therapy vs. Self-Help, and More Sven goes it alone for most of this Lightning Round, as Rob and KC get called away. No worries! He takes on topics including: How to recover post-narc divorce; How to stop feeling guilty after breaking up with a narc; How to build trust in a relationship if you've been hurt before; How to deal with anxious attachment; and many more how-to's in some of the most challenging questions of life. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven goes it alone for most of this Lightning Round, as Rob and KC get called away. No worries! He takes on topics including: How to recover post-narc divorce; How to stop feeling guilty after breaking up with a narc; How to build trust in a relationship if you've been hurt before; How to deal with anxious attachment; and many more how-to's in some of the most challenging questions of life. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16586885 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3760 11 8 full true The Difference That Makes You Unique The Difference That Makes You Unique Della, in her mid-20s, can't figure out what to do with her life. She feels she has to live up to her own rigid expectations that began as early as age 6. What is the source of her fears and the pressure she feels? Sven works closely with Della to get to the root of her problems so she can confidently get on with what she really loves about life. Explicit content.

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]]> Della, in her mid-20s, can't figure out what to do with her life. She feels she has to live up to her own rigid expectations that began as early as age 6. What is the source of her fears and the pressure she feels? Sven works closely with Della to get to the root of her problems so she can confidently get on with what she really loves about life. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16566491 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3215 11 7 full true "The Difference That Makes You Unique" Overtime "The Difference That Makes You Unique" Overtime After the show with Della, Sven chats further with her about her feelings. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16566479 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 23:00:00 -0500 337 11 7 bonus true Q&A: Triggers, Stalkers, and Narcs Q&A: Triggers, Stalkers, and Narcs The questions are really flying at Sven in this latest Lightning Round. Listen in to this recorded session as Sven goes live on multiple social media platforms and handles topics and questions including: How can I let go of a friend who is using me? My mother is stealing from me and my kids, what can I do? Do you have to be completely healed before you start a new relationship? And much more. Explicit content.

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]]> The questions are really flying at Sven in this latest Lightning Round. Listen in to this recorded session as Sven goes live on multiple social media platforms and handles topics and questions including: How can I let go of a friend who is using me? My mother is stealing from me and my kids, what can I do? Do you have to be completely healed before you start a new relationship? And much more. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16542459 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3178 11 6 full true Love or Money? Love or Money? Bennett is an exhausted single mother who has given in to self-sabotage. She has serious concerns about her children, 16 and 21. Sven helps her discover what feels right in her life, and what was causing her to doubt herself. Bennett admits she never felt wanted by her mother, who had her at age 15 and is now financially secure. Bennett thinks the key to her healing is getting the money from her mother - or is it the love that was always missing? And can she heal without it? Explicit content.

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]]> Bennett is an exhausted single mother who has given in to self-sabotage. She has serious concerns about her children, 16 and 21. Sven helps her discover what feels right in her life, and what was causing her to doubt herself. Bennett admits she never felt wanted by her mother, who had her at age 15 and is now financially secure. Bennett thinks the key to her healing is getting the money from her mother - or is it the love that was always missing? And can she heal without it? Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16530540 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3263 11 5 full true "Love or Money?" Overtime "Love or Money?" Overtime After the show, Sven chats with Bennett about her experience. Explicit Content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16530529 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 23:00:00 -0500 364 11 5 bonus true Q&A: Empathy, Dating, Trust, Healing, and More Q&A: Empathy, Dating, Trust, Healing, and More Listen in as Sven fields questions from his social media followers. Chances are, your own questions will be addressed in this intriguing Lightning Round. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16503039 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3961 11 4 full true Anger Mismanagement Anger Mismanagement As a child, Becker never got enough attention from his father and now has serious anger issues that he fears will harm his relationship with his children. He says he's always hated himself. Sven uncovers the painful truth about the roots of Becker's feelings, and guides him to a whole new approach to life. Explicit content.

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]]> As a child, Becker never got enough attention from his father and now has serious anger issues that he fears will harm his relationship with his children. He says he's always hated himself. Sven uncovers the painful truth about the roots of Becker's feelings, and guides him to a whole new approach to life. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16484753 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3433 11 3 full true "Anger Mismanagement" Overtime "Anger Mismanagement" Overtime After the show, Sven chats with Becker about his experience. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16484729 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 23:00:00 -0500 413 11 3 bonus true Q&A: Narcs! Co-parenting with one, gaslit by one, and more Q&A: Narcs! Co-parenting with one, gaslit by one, and more In the first Lightning Round recorded in 2025, Sven takes on all comers with questions including: Is the term narcissist overused? How can I co-parent with a narc ex? Why do I feel like I'm being gaslit by a narc into believing I'm the narc? Also: issues of control, manipulation, intimacy problems in a new relationship, people who threaten suicide, and more. Come on in and take the chill off! Explicit content.

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]]> In the first Lightning Round recorded in 2025, Sven takes on all comers with questions including: Is the term narcissist overused? How can I co-parent with a narc ex? Why do I feel like I'm being gaslit by a narc into believing I'm the narc? Also: issues of control, manipulation, intimacy problems in a new relationship, people who threaten suicide, and more. Come on in and take the chill off! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16461939 Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3004 11 2 full true I Should Have Been Aborted I Should Have Been Aborted Sakura felt unwanted as early as she can remember. Little wonder, since her mother told her that she should have been aborted. Her adult life has suffered greatly, going from one toxic relationship to another. Sven guides her gently and carefully to accept her lifetime feelings of loneliness and sadness - and how to let it all go. Listen in to this hypnotic counseling episode and join Sakura on her healing journey. Explicit content.

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]]> Sakura felt unwanted as early as she can remember. Little wonder, since her mother told her that she should have been aborted. Her adult life has suffered greatly, going from one toxic relationship to another. Sven guides her gently and carefully to accept her lifetime feelings of loneliness and sadness - and how to let it all go. Listen in to this hypnotic counseling episode and join Sakura on her healing journey. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16446197 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3270 11 1 full true "I Should Have Been Aborted" Overtime "I Should Have Been Aborted" Overtime After the show, Sven chats with Sakura about her feelings and ends on a positive, optimistic note.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16446185 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:00:00 -0500 524 11 1 bonus true Q&A: My Son Is Marrying A Narcissist, and More Q&A: My Son Is Marrying A Narcissist, and More Sven's followers are at it again, with 20 more unpredictable questions and topics for him to handle. In this episode: My mom says I'm crazy because of something that happened years ago. My stepson urged me to leave his father and now he won't talk to me. Are parents afforded boundaries? I'm discouraged by online dating. And: Is it normal to love being alone? All these and more are here in this Lightning Round. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven's followers are at it again, with 20 more unpredictable questions and topics for him to handle. In this episode: My mom says I'm crazy because of something that happened years ago. My stepson urged me to leave his father and now he won't talk to me. Are parents afforded boundaries? I'm discouraged by online dating. And: Is it normal to love being alone? All these and more are here in this Lightning Round. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16420459 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3478 10 26 full true Husband Says "F the Kids!" Husband Says "F the Kids!" Taught as a child that her only worth was to serve others, Dilese struggles with having left her abusive husband in order to protect her kids. She did the right thing but continues to feel guilty for abandoning the disabled husband who still tells her she's "a piece of shit coward" for choosing the kids and herself over him. Why does she think she's a bad person? Sven dives in and helps her discover the truth that can set her free. Explicit content.

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]]> Taught as a child that her only worth was to serve others, Dilese struggles with having left her abusive husband in order to protect her kids. She did the right thing but continues to feel guilty for abandoning the disabled husband who still tells her she's "a piece of shit coward" for choosing the kids and herself over him. Why does she think she's a bad person? Sven dives in and helps her discover the truth that can set her free. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16405388 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3816 10 25 full true Husband Says "F the Kids!" Overtime Husband Says "F the Kids!" Overtime After the show, Sven chats with Dilese about her experience. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16405373 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:00:00 -0500 442 10 25 bonus true Q&A: Resolutions, Exes, Apologies, and More Q&A: Resolutions, Exes, Apologies, and More In this Lightning Round, Sven takes on topics and questions including: I'm a therapist and I don't know how to move on from my divorce; My boyfriend's bestie is a woman and she says I outshine her; How do I build back trust when I'm married to a drug addict; Why do I feel incapable; and much more. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> In this Lightning Round, Sven takes on topics and questions including: I'm a therapist and I don't know how to move on from my divorce; My boyfriend's bestie is a woman and she says I outshine her; How do I build back trust when I'm married to a drug addict; Why do I feel incapable; and much more. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16382640 Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 2446 10 24 full true Dishonor Your Mother Dishonor Your Mother In this episode, Sven counsels BeeBee and Mickey as their emotions overflow. Beaten by her parents, emotionally and literally, BeeBee was taught to be submissive because that's what love is. She is studying to be a therapist so she can help others, but Sven points out that she must heal herself first. Mickey feels broken by her abusive mother, who cuts off any conflict with "Honor thy mother." Filled with sadness but afraid of her anger, she turns to Sven for help. Both women still seek their parent's love, but understand they will never get it. Sven guides the women on a path to a much better life. Explicit content.

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]]> In this episode, Sven counsels BeeBee and Mickey as their emotions overflow. Beaten by her parents, emotionally and literally, BeeBee was taught to be submissive because that's what love is. She is studying to be a therapist so she can help others, but Sven points out that she must heal herself first. Mickey feels broken by her abusive mother, who cuts off any conflict with "Honor thy mother." Filled with sadness but afraid of her anger, she turns to Sven for help. Both women still seek their parent's love, but understand they will never get it. Sven guides the women on a path to a much better life. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16368525 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 4372 10 23 full true BONUS: "Dishonor Your Mother" Overtime BONUS: "Dishonor Your Mother" Overtime After the emotional show, Sven chats with BeeBee and Mickey. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16368517 Wed, 01 Jan 2025 23:00:00 -0500 636 10 23 bonus true Q&A: Love/Hate For Your Ex, Need For Space, and More Q&A: Love/Hate For Your Ex, Need For Space, and More Lots of great questions from Sven's social media followers in this Lightning Round! Relationships dominate the discussion, but Sven also takes on toxic dads, emotional insecurity, boundaries with parents, gentle parenting, and much more. Please join! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16347093 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3490 10 22 full false A Lifetime of Grieving A Lifetime of Grieving Sven counsels two different women who both struggle with the lasting effects, the guilt and the shame, of childhood abuse in the extreme. New understandings abound when Sven probes their painful memories and feelings. Meet Libby and Skeeter, who end up helping each other, and join in their journey to a new sense of aliveness! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven counsels two different women who both struggle with the lasting effects, the guilt and the shame, of childhood abuse in the extreme. New understandings abound when Sven probes their painful memories and feelings. Meet Libby and Skeeter, who end up helping each other, and join in their journey to a new sense of aliveness! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16340056 Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3279 10 21 full true BONUS: "A Lifetime of Grieving" Overtime BONUS: "A Lifetime of Grieving" Overtime After the show with Skeeter and Libby, Sven goes even deeper to help them on their way to healing. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16340001 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0500 879 10 21 bonus true Q&A: Coercive Relationships, Cheaters, and Boundaries Q&A: Coercive Relationships, Cheaters, and Boundaries In this Lightning Round, Sven opens up about the causes of his own 12-year suicidal depression. Questions from his followers include: moving on after a long relationship, how to enforce boundaries, should you stay with a cheater, helping a healing partner, and much more. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> In this Lightning Round, Sven opens up about the causes of his own 12-year suicidal depression. Questions from his followers include: moving on after a long relationship, how to enforce boundaries, should you stay with a cheater, helping a healing partner, and much more. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16311130 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3114 10 20 full true My Mean Unforgivable Mom My Mean Unforgivable Mom Conditioned by her emotionally immature mother to see herself as unlovable, Liz Sue has never had a successful romantic relationship and finds it hard to make friends. She blames herself. Sven guides her to a new concept of her truth and authenticity. This counseling session brings insight and hope to Liz Sue...and, we believe, our listeners. Explicit content.

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]]> Conditioned by her emotionally immature mother to see herself as unlovable, Liz Sue has never had a successful romantic relationship and finds it hard to make friends. She blames herself. Sven guides her to a new concept of her truth and authenticity. This counseling session brings insight and hope to Liz Sue...and, we believe, our listeners. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16304841 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3834 10 19 full true Q&A: Triggers, Pride, and Satan Q&A: Triggers, Pride, and Satan Lightning Round time again for Sven and Rob. Gathering questions as they come in from TikTok and YouTube, Sven tackles: Using horses to teach boundaries, dealing with sibling abuse, the kids want my ex to come to my house for Xmas, why the love of my life is suddenly ghosting me, and much more. Lots of insight to gain here, so please join! Explicit content.

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]]> Lightning Round time again for Sven and Rob. Gathering questions as they come in from TikTok and YouTube, Sven tackles: Using horses to teach boundaries, dealing with sibling abuse, the kids want my ex to come to my house for Xmas, why the love of my life is suddenly ghosting me, and much more. Lots of insight to gain here, so please join! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16279234 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3774 10 18 full true The Truth About Mom & Dad The Truth About Mom & Dad Sven counsels Seth, who feels disgust and contempt for his mother, but never faced the fact that she was loving and kind to his brother. At the same time, he's mourning that his father didn't protect him - but did protect his sister. Sven gives Seth a whole new outlook on understanding his feelings, setting his younger self free, and getting on with a much better, lighter life. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven counsels Seth, who feels disgust and contempt for his mother, but never faced the fact that she was loving and kind to his brother. At the same time, he's mourning that his father didn't protect him - but did protect his sister. Sven gives Seth a whole new outlook on understanding his feelings, setting his younger self free, and getting on with a much better, lighter life. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16266684 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500 3508 10 17 full true Q&A: Cheating, Friends, Truth and Lies Q&A: Cheating, Friends, Truth and Lies Lightning Round! Sven takes questions in real time from online followers on a wide variety of topics. Always ready with a great answer, tune in if you ever wonder about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16237520 Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3404 10 16 full true Cinderella Gets It All Together Cinderella Gets It All Together In this powerful counseling episode, Dot reveals her fears that her evil stepmother was right about her. And she comes to grips with her real feelings about her father. Mom chose alcohol. Dad chose stepmom. Told she was always wrong and stupid, she never felt safe in her home and her adult life has been tragically affected. Can she get in touch with her authentic self? Listen in as Sven goes to work as only he can. And don't miss the Overtime bonus content, when Dot puts it all together. Explicit content.

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]]> In this powerful counseling episode, Dot reveals her fears that her evil stepmother was right about her. And she comes to grips with her real feelings about her father. Mom chose alcohol. Dad chose stepmom. Told she was always wrong and stupid, she never felt safe in her home and her adult life has been tragically affected. Can she get in touch with her authentic self? Listen in as Sven goes to work as only he can. And don't miss the Overtime bonus content, when Dot puts it all together. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16222497 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3168 10 15 full true "Cinderella Gets It All Together" Overtime "Cinderella Gets It All Together" Overtime After the show with Dot, Sven has an illuminating conversation with her. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16222483 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0500 901 10 15 bonus true Q&A: Toxic Relationships, Self-Harm, Going Low Contact, and More Q&A: Toxic Relationships, Self-Harm, Going Low Contact, and More Sven's latest foray into questions from social media followers include: Why can't I get started? Does anger heal you? How can I start loving myself and avoid toxic relationships? Is it unhealthy to leave town after a blowup with my dad? I'm having a flare-up during my recovery from self-healing, what should I do? And much more. Please join us for this latest Lightning Round. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven's latest foray into questions from social media followers include: Why can't I get started? Does anger heal you? How can I start loving myself and avoid toxic relationships? Is it unhealthy to leave town after a blowup with my dad? I'm having a flare-up during my recovery from self-healing, what should I do? And much more. Please join us for this latest Lightning Round. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16198731 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3312 10 14 full true Overcoming an Awful Family Overcoming an Awful Family In this counseling episode, meet Skye. Her mother, a pillar of the community, denies the horrible abuse that Skye suffered as a child. Now confronted with the truth, her mother is turning the whole family against her. How to fight back, or how to grieve? Skye is beginning to make progress, and Sven guides her to deeper understanding through a difficult discussion of her childhood sexual abuse. KC adds her thoughts as well. And listen for a great elephant analogy! Explicit content.

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]]> In this counseling episode, meet Skye. Her mother, a pillar of the community, denies the horrible abuse that Skye suffered as a child. Now confronted with the truth, her mother is turning the whole family against her. How to fight back, or how to grieve? Skye is beginning to make progress, and Sven guides her to deeper understanding through a difficult discussion of her childhood sexual abuse. KC adds her thoughts as well. And listen for a great elephant analogy! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16185762 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3425 10 13 full true Q&A: Slow Walking Exits, Red Flags, Family Cutoffs, and More Q&A: Slow Walking Exits, Red Flags, Family Cutoffs, and More 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16162360 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 2631 10 12 full true Her Father's Biggest Shame Her Father's Biggest Shame ...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.

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]]> ...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.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16142691 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3199 10 11 full true BONUS: "Her Father's Biggest Shame" Overtime BONUS: "Her Father's Biggest Shame" Overtime After the show, Sven chats with Lena about her experience. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16142676 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:00:00 -0500 496 10 11 bonus true Q&A: Narc Recovery, Dating Adventures, and More Q&A: Narc Recovery, Dating Adventures, and More 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.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16118944 Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3239 10 10 full true No Love, No Nurturing No Love, No Nurturing 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16099890 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3617 10 9 full true BONUS: "No Love, No Nurturing" Overtime BONUS: "No Love, No Nurturing" Overtime After the show, Sven chats with Lanie and Della about their feelings. Explicit content. 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16099830 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:00:00 -0500 529 10 9 bonus true Q&A: Suffering, Forgiveness, Sexual Abuse, and More Q&A: Suffering, Forgiveness, Sexual Abuse, and More 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16077036 Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3588 10 8 full true Abused and Alone Abused and Alone 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16060568 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 4138 10 7 full true Q&A: Stupid Narcs, Co-Dependence, Gaslighting, and More Q&A: Stupid Narcs, Co-Dependence, Gaslighting, and More 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16031095 Sun, 03 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3150 10 6 full true Heal Yourself, Heal Your Kids Heal Yourself, Heal Your Kids 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16020963 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3505 10 5 full true BONUS: "Heal Yourself, Heal Your Kids" Overtime BONUS: "Heal Yourself, Heal Your Kids" Overtime After the show, Sven talks with Shoshanna about her experience. 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-16020919 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0400 669 10 5 bonus true Q&A: Anger, Betrayal, Gaslighting, and More Q&A: Anger, Betrayal, Gaslighting, and More Another recorded session with Sven opening up live sessions on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok to take unpredictable questions and answer them as only he can. In this episode: How do I stop breadcrumbing from happening? How do I open up after not having a relationship for 10 years? If you know a husband is cheating, do you tell the wife? Is anger a normal response to betrayal? And much more. Please listen in to Sven's latest Lightning Round! Explicit content.

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]]> Another recorded session with Sven opening up live sessions on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok to take unpredictable questions and answer them as only he can. In this episode: How do I stop breadcrumbing from happening? How do I open up after not having a relationship for 10 years? If you know a husband is cheating, do you tell the wife? Is anger a normal response to betrayal? And much more. Please listen in to Sven's latest Lightning Round! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15972010 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2887 10 4 full true Unwanted From Birth Unwanted From Birth Sven counsels Leslie, who recalls hating herself since age 4, and now finds her adult life is empty and sad. In order to feel happy, complete, and have a sense of purpose, she believes all she needs is her mother's love and support - which has not come in over 50 years. Sven probes for the messages that have caused Leslie's misery, and guides her to the truths that can unlock a much brighter future. Explicit content. 

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]]> Sven counsels Leslie, who recalls hating herself since age 4, and now finds her adult life is empty and sad. In order to feel happy, complete, and have a sense of purpose, she believes all she needs is her mother's love and support - which has not come in over 50 years. Sven probes for the messages that have caused Leslie's misery, and guides her to the truths that can unlock a much brighter future. Explicit content. 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15959997 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3483 10 3 full true BONUS: "Unwanted From Birth" Overtime BONUS: "Unwanted From Birth" Overtime After the counseling session with Leslie, Sven gives her some parting advice. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15959984 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0400 587 10 3 bonus true Q&A: Dealing With Narcs, the Past, Revenge, and More Q&A: Dealing With Narcs, the Past, Revenge, and More Lightning Round! Sven takes to multiple social media sites live and unrehearsed to take questions including: How do I take revenge on my partner while we're still married? Why do I put my self-worth in someone else's hands? How do I deal with a narc husband who is verbally abusing our kids? Why does the atmosphere change when a narc enters the room? And much more. Please join us for knowledge, insight, inspiration, and a few smiles. Explicit content.

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]]> Lightning Round! Sven takes to multiple social media sites live and unrehearsed to take questions including: How do I take revenge on my partner while we're still married? Why do I put my self-worth in someone else's hands? How do I deal with a narc husband who is verbally abusing our kids? Why does the atmosphere change when a narc enters the room? And much more. Please join us for knowledge, insight, inspiration, and a few smiles. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15943118 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3074 10 2 full true It All Comes Back To Mom It All Comes Back To Mom Sven counsels Celeste and Rikki, two women with very different, very painful stories but the exact same problem at its root: They felt unwanted, treated like a burden, needing apologies from mom that will never come. When your mother tells you she wishes she had aborted you, how can you not face repeated crises all your life? Sven goes to work and uncovers new solutions for these vibrant, talented, but deeply troubled souls. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven counsels Celeste and Rikki, two women with very different, very painful stories but the exact same problem at its root: They felt unwanted, treated like a burden, needing apologies from mom that will never come. When your mother tells you she wishes she had aborted you, how can you not face repeated crises all your life? Sven goes to work and uncovers new solutions for these vibrant, talented, but deeply troubled souls. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15938012 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3208 10 1 full true BONUS: "It All Comes Back To Mom" Overtime BONUS: "It All Comes Back To Mom" Overtime After the show, Sven talks with Rikki and Celeste about their counseling experience. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15936792 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0400 609 10 1 bonus false Q&A: Trust, Lack of Trust, Triggering, and More Q&A: Trust, Lack of Trust, Triggering, and More In this recorded Lightning Round, Sven again fields his followers' questions live on TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. The questions are unpredictable, the answers always illuminating and, at times, entertaining. Should I force my son to go to counseling? I'm triggered by my husband's cheating, what should I do? What if I don't like the way my daughter-in-law speaks to my son? And much more, including Sven waxing poetic about the emotional impact of songs. Come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> In this recorded Lightning Round, Sven again fields his followers' questions live on TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. The questions are unpredictable, the answers always illuminating and, at times, entertaining. Should I force my son to go to counseling? I'm triggered by my husband's cheating, what should I do? What if I don't like the way my daughter-in-law speaks to my son? And much more, including Sven waxing poetic about the emotional impact of songs. Come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15906611 Sun, 13 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3487 9 26 full true Feelings Lockup - 2 Vaults Feelings Lockup - 2 Vaults Bridget and Taya are two women who are seriously struggling with life, and for very good reasons. Bad parenting, being a parent, childhood sexual abuse, rape, cults, PTSD, a tragic overdose, and emotional abuse all figure in to their stories. Afraid to face their truths, Sven coaches them to unlock the vaults that hold a lifetime of feelings that can set them free - if they have the courage. In this impactful counseling episode, two women who don't know each other, each with a very different story, find common ground in the path to understanding the past and relieving their pain and suffering. Explicit content.

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]]> Bridget and Taya are two women who are seriously struggling with life, and for very good reasons. Bad parenting, being a parent, childhood sexual abuse, rape, cults, PTSD, a tragic overdose, and emotional abuse all figure in to their stories. Afraid to face their truths, Sven coaches them to unlock the vaults that hold a lifetime of feelings that can set them free - if they have the courage. In this impactful counseling episode, two women who don't know each other, each with a very different story, find common ground in the path to understanding the past and relieving their pain and suffering. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15901204 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 5644 9 25 full true Q&A: Bad Moms, Narcs, and More Q&A: Bad Moms, Narcs, and More Find out what Sven thinks when one of his followers says her mom told her that her dead stepfather - who molested her - couldn't stand the sound of her voice. Lots more unpredictable questions come Sven's way from social media in this Lightning Round, with tons of great insight and advice. KC comes down from the booth for this one, too. Please join! Explicit content.

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]]> Find out what Sven thinks when one of his followers says her mom told her that her dead stepfather - who molested her - couldn't stand the sound of her voice. Lots more unpredictable questions come Sven's way from social media in this Lightning Round, with tons of great insight and advice. KC comes down from the booth for this one, too. Please join! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15849659 Sun, 06 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3786 9 24 full true Hurt and Crushed Hurt and Crushed Breck and Molly, two complete strangers, are both in a dark place. Breck always got the message that he was a "dumbass," never good enough, and he attempted suicide at age 18. Counseled by Sven to express his feelings, he says he's terrified that the feelings are coming out. When Molly's mother passed away 2 years ago, she learned that the father who raised her wasn't her bio-dad. She reconnected with bio-dad, but with distressing results. Sven goes to work with both these troubled individuals, hoping they can begin to see the light on the path to understanding and peace.

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]]> Breck and Molly, two complete strangers, are both in a dark place. Breck always got the message that he was a "dumbass," never good enough, and he attempted suicide at age 18. Counseled by Sven to express his feelings, he says he's terrified that the feelings are coming out. When Molly's mother passed away 2 years ago, she learned that the father who raised her wasn't her bio-dad. She reconnected with bio-dad, but with distressing results. Sven goes to work with both these troubled individuals, hoping they can begin to see the light on the path to understanding and peace.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15815967 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3559 9 23 full true BONUS: "Hurt and Crushed" Overtime BONUS: "Hurt and Crushed" Overtime After the show, Sven chats with Breck and Molly about their experience on the show. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15815945 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0400 571 9 23 bonus true Q&A: How Your Core Beliefs Affect Your Life, and More Q&A: How Your Core Beliefs Affect Your Life, and More Sven takes online questions in real time which lead to his illuminating explanation of how behaviors and feelings can't be changed long-term until you discover the roots of your core beliefs. Other topics include marital issues, feeling overloaded, and dealing with toxic families. It's another unpredictable Lightning Round, so come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven takes online questions in real time which lead to his illuminating explanation of how behaviors and feelings can't be changed long-term until you discover the roots of your core beliefs. Other topics include marital issues, feeling overloaded, and dealing with toxic families. It's another unpredictable Lightning Round, so come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15799714 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2172 9 22 full true So Lonesome I Could Cry So Lonesome I Could Cry Sven counsels Vito, whose parents gave him the clear message that their feelings and needs were more important than his. He was often left alone as a child, living in a remote area. And now in his 30's, he has no idea who he really is. Sven helps Vito understand how he defined himself as a kid, how it's affecting his adult life, and what he can do about it. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven counsels Vito, whose parents gave him the clear message that their feelings and needs were more important than his. He was often left alone as a child, living in a remote area. And now in his 30's, he has no idea who he really is. Sven helps Vito understand how he defined himself as a kid, how it's affecting his adult life, and what he can do about it. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15796587 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3633 9 21 full true BONUS: "So Lonesome I Could Cry" Overtime BONUS: "So Lonesome I Could Cry" Overtime After completing the episode, Sven chats with his guest.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15796571 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 23:00:00 -0400 321 9 21 bonus true Q&A: Boundaries, Empaths, Narcs, and More Q&A: Boundaries, Empaths, Narcs, and More Another Lightning Round, with Sven fielding questions from multiple social media sites in real time. How can I discover who I really am? What does "badass" really mean? I just found out my childhood was a lie, how can I deal with this? Why do I feel guilty for saying no? And much more. For great insight and advice, please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Another Lightning Round, with Sven fielding questions from multiple social media sites in real time. How can I discover who I really am? What does "badass" really mean? I just found out my childhood was a lie, how can I deal with this? Why do I feel guilty for saying no? And much more. For great insight and advice, please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15784333 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3141 9 20 full true No More Self-Hate! No More Self-Hate! Sasha has remained single for 9 years and just can't trust anyone, only believing the people who put her down. Sven carefully unlocks her memory of molestation as a young girl, which leads to a series of revelations about Sasha's feelings about her body and her means of self-protection. After the tears, Sasha now asks: How do I love myself? Listen in as Sven and Sasha connect the dots that help her on her way to a much better life. Explicit content.

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]]> Sasha has remained single for 9 years and just can't trust anyone, only believing the people who put her down. Sven carefully unlocks her memory of molestation as a young girl, which leads to a series of revelations about Sasha's feelings about her body and her means of self-protection. After the tears, Sasha now asks: How do I love myself? Listen in as Sven and Sasha connect the dots that help her on her way to a much better life. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15695676 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3508 9 19 full true Q&A: How To Stop Loving, Express Anger at Narcs, and More Q&A: How To Stop Loving, Express Anger at Narcs, and More What does it mean to be an adult? How do I stop caring for people who hurt me? Why can't I bring myself to ask for a divorce? How do I express anger toward my narc dad? Why do I hate making money? All these questions and many more are handled by Sven in this Lightning Round. He never knows what questions will come up, and he's always quick with an insightful response. Come on in and join us! Explicit content.

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]]> What does it mean to be an adult? How do I stop caring for people who hurt me? Why can't I bring myself to ask for a divorce? How do I express anger toward my narc dad? Why do I hate making money? All these questions and many more are handled by Sven in this Lightning Round. He never knows what questions will come up, and he's always quick with an insightful response. Come on in and join us! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15677457 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3352 9 18 full true Grandma vs. Son vs. Herself Grandma vs. Son vs. Herself Divonia is trying to protect her 2-year-old granddaughter from her son, whom she describes as a dangerous "malignant narcissist father." She is supportive of her daughter-in-law, and the divorce which is in process, but feels helpless. Sven listens carefully and compassionately to Divonia's situation and encourages her to see how her own experiences may have contributed to the situation, and how she might begin to see a way out. Explicit content.

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]]> Divonia is trying to protect her 2-year-old granddaughter from her son, whom she describes as a dangerous "malignant narcissist father." She is supportive of her daughter-in-law, and the divorce which is in process, but feels helpless. Sven listens carefully and compassionately to Divonia's situation and encourages her to see how her own experiences may have contributed to the situation, and how she might begin to see a way out. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15674570 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2937 9 17 full true Q&A: Explaining Narc Behavior, Sometimes Friends, and More Q&A: Explaining Narc Behavior, Sometimes Friends, and More How to deal with a sibling that keeps giving you advice? How to deal with a friend who only cares about themself? How to explain narc behavior? How to overcome needing to lie when you're afraid to express your own truth? Sven again takes to simultaneous live feeds on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok to answer these listener questions, and much more. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> How to deal with a sibling that keeps giving you advice? How to deal with a friend who only cares about themself? How to explain narc behavior? How to overcome needing to lie when you're afraid to express your own truth? Sven again takes to simultaneous live feeds on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok to answer these listener questions, and much more. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15673681 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 4009 9 16 full true Positively Negative Attention Positively Negative Attention 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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]]> 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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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15664401 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3662 9 15 full false BONUS: "Positively Negative Attention" Overtime BONUS: "Positively Negative Attention" Overtime 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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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15664373 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 23:00:00 -0400 607 9 15 bonus false Q&A: Narc Abuse, Can Therapy Work?, and More Q&A: Narc Abuse, Can Therapy Work?, and More 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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]]> 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 Erlandson Buzzsprout-15658050 Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3031 9 14 full true Blind Faith Blind Faith 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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]]> 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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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15654747 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3741 9 13 full true BONUS: "Blind Faith" Overtime BONUS: "Blind Faith" Overtime Hear the unedited conversation between Sven and Eric after recording the show. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15654709 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 23:00:00 -0400 641 9 13 bonus true Q&A: Trust, Abuse, Narcs, Co-Parenting, and More Q&A: Trust, Abuse, Narcs, Co-Parenting, and More 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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]]> 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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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15635870 Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3287 9 12 full true Isaiah: 30 Years of Repressed Anger Isaiah: 30 Years of Repressed Anger 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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]]> 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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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15619845 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0400 3905 9 11 full true BONUS: Overtime with Isaiah and Sven BONUS: Overtime with Isaiah and Sven After taping "Isaiah: 30 Years of Repressed Anger," Sven and his guest reflect on Isaiah's emotional experience.

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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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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15619873 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 902 9 11 bonus true Q&A: Standing Your Ground, Exit Strategies, and More Q&A: Standing Your Ground, Exit Strategies, and More 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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]]> 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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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15598035 Sun, 18 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3328 9 10 full true Cheating: Origins and Dopamine Cheating: Origins and Dopamine 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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]]> 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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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15585404 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3675 9 9 full true Q&A: Co-Parenting With A Narc, Betrayal, and More Q&A: Co-Parenting With A Narc, Betrayal, and More 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15561728 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3175 9 8 full true Adopted Only For the Money Adopted Only For the Money 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 Sven's "Badass Wisdom." Explicit content.

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]]> 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 Sven's "Badass Wisdom." Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15547227 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 4159 9 7 full true Q&A: Can a Narc Be Fixed, Dating Advice, and More Q&A: Can a Narc Be Fixed, Dating Advice, and More 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15525327 Sun, 04 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3634 9 6 full true I Just Want To Be Free I Just Want To Be Free 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15494705 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2937 9 5 full true Q&A: Why Don't I Deserve To Be Happy, and More Q&A: Why Don't I Deserve To Be Happy, and More 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15454644 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3043 9 4 full true Blood On the Sheets Blood On the Sheets 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15446929 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3119 9 3 full true Q&A: I Don't Want to Have Kids, I'm a Narc Magnet, and More Q&A: I Don't Want to Have Kids, I'm a Narc Magnet, and More 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15442357 Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3443 9 2 full true F You and Your Kids! F You and Your Kids! 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15423685 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3908 9 1 full true Q&A: Attachment, Detachment, Narc Divorce, and More Q&A: Attachment, Detachment, Narc Divorce, and More 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15392717 Sun, 14 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2756 8 26 full true Anger Management, Sven Style! Anger Management, Sven Style! 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15386681 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3159 8 25 full true Q&A: Relationships, Careers, Closure, and More Q&A: Relationships, Careers, Closure, and More 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15367886 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3571 8 24 full true It's Always My Fault It's Always My Fault 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15349917 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2579 8 23 full true Q&A: Narc Abuse, Letting Go Of Fear, and More Q&A: Narc Abuse, Letting Go Of Fear, and More 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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]]> 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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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15324329 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2859 8 22 full true Stuck in the Past: A Marriage Stuck in the Past: A Marriage *Stay tuned after the show for Overtime with both guests! Sven individually counsels Peter and Tammi Sue, whose marriage is in trouble. Lying and cheating play a part on both sides, and they both suffered terrible childhood abuse, but what's really at the root? Peter can't open up to his wife and fears she will leave him, while Tammi Sue needs Peter to express his feelings but also understands she's found herself mirroring her own parents' destructive marriage. Both partners join Sven after the show to begin to answer the question: Can this marriage be saved? Explicit content.

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]]> *Stay tuned after the show for Overtime with both guests! Sven individually counsels Peter and Tammi Sue, whose marriage is in trouble. Lying and cheating play a part on both sides, and they both suffered terrible childhood abuse, but what's really at the root? Peter can't open up to his wife and fears she will leave him, while Tammi Sue needs Peter to express his feelings but also understands she's found herself mirroring her own parents' destructive marriage. Both partners join Sven after the show to begin to answer the question: Can this marriage be saved? Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15317254 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 4883 8 21 full true Q&A: Isolated? Scared? Can't Stop Running? Q&A: Isolated? Scared? Can't Stop Running? Join us for Sven's 93rd Lightning Round! Questions and topics include: My mom never calls me but demands that I call her; meeting your ex's new bf with whom she cheated on you; emotional attachment boundaries; dissociation from emotions; and much more. Tons of great insight and advice, right here. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Join us for Sven's 93rd Lightning Round! Questions and topics include: My mom never calls me but demands that I call her; meeting your ex's new bf with whom she cheated on you; emotional attachment boundaries; dissociation from emotions; and much more. Tons of great insight and advice, right here. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15294361 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3624 8 20 full true Clean-Up In Aisle Dad! Clean-Up In Aisle Dad! Erica is stuck. Her father has entered a nursing home, and she must clear out the contents of his house - but can't get started. Sven digs into Erica's core beliefs, and she finds that in the face of withering criticism from her father and a neglectful mother, she was taught feelings of worthlessness. On top of it, her sister (the golden child) compounded her misery. Sven guides her to escape her rage at her father, mother, and sister, and get on with her life. Explicit content.

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]]> Erica is stuck. Her father has entered a nursing home, and she must clear out the contents of his house - but can't get started. Sven digs into Erica's core beliefs, and she finds that in the face of withering criticism from her father and a neglectful mother, she was taught feelings of worthlessness. On top of it, her sister (the golden child) compounded her misery. Sven guides her to escape her rage at her father, mother, and sister, and get on with her life. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15272385 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2731 8 19 full true Q&A: Walking Away, Keeping Grief From the Kids, and More Q&A: Walking Away, Keeping Grief From the Kids, and More It's Lightning Round 92! Sven fields questions in real time from his online followers on topics including: Raging narc partners; your inner child vs. your authentic adult; commitment phobia; staying together for the kids - and not allowing them to experience grief; fear of getting close; and much more. Please join! Explicit content.

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]]> It's Lightning Round 92! Sven fields questions in real time from his online followers on topics including: Raging narc partners; your inner child vs. your authentic adult; commitment phobia; staying together for the kids - and not allowing them to experience grief; fear of getting close; and much more. Please join! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15238937 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2899 8 18 full true Sister-Hood Sister-Hood Meet Georgette, whose sister terrorized her (and her mother) from an early age. Now she has trouble making friends, isn't sure how to handle her young children, and is even afraid that Sven will make fun of her. Sven's empathetic and supportive counseling guide Georgette to new understanding -- and hope. And who's really the source of her core beliefs? Listen in and find out! Explicit content.

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]]> Meet Georgette, whose sister terrorized her (and her mother) from an early age. Now she has trouble making friends, isn't sure how to handle her young children, and is even afraid that Sven will make fun of her. Sven's empathetic and supportive counseling guide Georgette to new understanding -- and hope. And who's really the source of her core beliefs? Listen in and find out! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15238876 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2871 8 17 full true Q&A: Forgiveness, Narcs, Hate, and More Q&A: Forgiveness, Narcs, Hate, and More In this Lightning Round, Sven tackles the question of forgiveness in detail. Whether it's a matter of forgiving others or forgiving yourself, Sven's outlook gives you a lot to think about. Other online questions involve the difficult topic of hate: Hating yourself, hating your parents, the roots of hate, and more. With other questions about journaling, a narc's ability to change, red flags, and more, there's something for everyone in Sven's 91st Lightning Round. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> In this Lightning Round, Sven tackles the question of forgiveness in detail. Whether it's a matter of forgiving others or forgiving yourself, Sven's outlook gives you a lot to think about. Other online questions involve the difficult topic of hate: Hating yourself, hating your parents, the roots of hate, and more. With other questions about journaling, a narc's ability to change, red flags, and more, there's something for everyone in Sven's 91st Lightning Round. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15217237 Sun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3273 8 16 full true Pt. 3: American Hero Slays Demons! Pt. 3: American Hero Slays Demons! In this final installment of Sven's "counseling post-mortem" interview with Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Hardy, the Chief explains the impact of his traumatic family issues, his experience and research into alternative medicines and therapies, and his coming to terms with life-altering experiences as the top Pararescue Jumper in the Air Force. Prepare to be impressed! Explicit content. 
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]]> In this final installment of Sven's "counseling post-mortem" interview with Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Hardy, the Chief explains the impact of his traumatic family issues, his experience and research into alternative medicines and therapies, and his coming to terms with life-altering experiences as the top Pararescue Jumper in the Air Force. Prepare to be impressed! Explicit content. 
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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15198972 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3318 8 15 full true Q&A: Narc Boyfriend, Disfunctional Relationships, and More Q&A: Narc Boyfriend, Disfunctional Relationships, and More Sven goes in-depth with his followers' questions in this Lightning Round! Don't have the discipline to change? Need help dealing with adult children? Thinking about taking back a cheater? Feeling empathy for your narc ex-boyfriend? Can't remember your past? Feeling the strain of a new marriage? Come on in and take advantage of Sven's badass approach that so many have found supremely helpful. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven goes in-depth with his followers' questions in this Lightning Round! Don't have the discipline to change? Need help dealing with adult children? Thinking about taking back a cheater? Feeling empathy for your narc ex-boyfriend? Can't remember your past? Feeling the strain of a new marriage? Come on in and take advantage of Sven's badass approach that so many have found supremely helpful. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15175112 Sun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3287 8 14 full true Pt. 2: American Hero Slays Demons! Pt. 2: American Hero Slays Demons! Sven continues his interview with Chief Master Sergeant Jeremy Hardy, who opens up about his childhood abuse and the effects of it on his life, his incredible career, and his current plans to help other veterans dealing with many of the same issues. Join us for this insightful look at one of Sven's most accomplished and intriguing clients. Explicit content. 

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]]> Sven continues his interview with Chief Master Sergeant Jeremy Hardy, who opens up about his childhood abuse and the effects of it on his life, his incredible career, and his current plans to help other veterans dealing with many of the same issues. Join us for this insightful look at one of Sven's most accomplished and intriguing clients. Explicit content. 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15152427 Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3278 8 13 full true Q&A: In-Laws, Narc Dads, Abusive Parents, and More Q&A: In-Laws, Narc Dads, Abusive Parents, and More Online followers have questions, Sven has answers! Join us for insight and advice on topics including: In-laws who only visit their other grandchildren, a childhood you can't remember, physical reaction to past trauma, co-parenting issues, and much more. There's always something new to explore and learn when Sven opens up for live, unpredictable questions. Come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Online followers have questions, Sven has answers! Join us for insight and advice on topics including: In-laws who only visit their other grandchildren, a childhood you can't remember, physical reaction to past trauma, co-parenting issues, and much more. There's always something new to explore and learn when Sven opens up for live, unpredictable questions. Come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15117533 Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3169 8 12 full true American Hero Slays Demons! (Pt. 1 of 3) American Hero Slays Demons! (Pt. 1 of 3) In this first of a series of special episodes, Sven interviews Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Hardy. As the highest ranking special forces operator in the US Air Force at the peak of his career, Jeremy is the very essence of a man's man. He's got many stories to tell about leading an elite unit of Pararescue Jumpers (PJs). But now retired, he's also Sven's client, and has much to overcome, both physically and emotionally. Join us for this penetrating look at a real American hero with a soul in need of healing...and Sven brings the balm. Explicit content.

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]]> In this first of a series of special episodes, Sven interviews Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Hardy. As the highest ranking special forces operator in the US Air Force at the peak of his career, Jeremy is the very essence of a man's man. He's got many stories to tell about leading an elite unit of Pararescue Jumpers (PJs). But now retired, he's also Sven's client, and has much to overcome, both physically and emotionally. Join us for this penetrating look at a real American hero with a soul in need of healing...and Sven brings the balm. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15097431 Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3490 8 11 full true Q&A: Abused Children, Gaslighting, Finding Authenticity, and More Q&A: Abused Children, Gaslighting, Finding Authenticity, and More Sven's online followers are at it again, lobbing in questions and comments including: I'm stressed about hurting my kids; my mom disowned me and I'm hurting; we broke up and he wants me to wait for him; how do I get to my real self; and much more. Please join us for Lightning Round LXXXVIII! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven's online followers are at it again, lobbing in questions and comments including: I'm stressed about hurting my kids; my mom disowned me and I'm hurting; we broke up and he wants me to wait for him; how do I get to my real self; and much more. Please join us for Lightning Round LXXXVIII! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15050921 Sun, 19 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3177 8 10 full true "I Wish You Were Never Born" "I Wish You Were Never Born" In this intense, sensitive counseling episode, Sven brings new insight and hope to a despondent TJ, who is great at beating himself up. The woman he loves, who he said he would always stand by despite her illness, forces him to leave and then blames him for abandoning her. Sven gets to the root of TJ's misery: a father who made him feel unimportant, and a mother who told him, "I wish you were never born." A big man comes to some big realizations in this emotional session. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> In this intense, sensitive counseling episode, Sven brings new insight and hope to a despondent TJ, who is great at beating himself up. The woman he loves, who he said he would always stand by despite her illness, forces him to leave and then blames him for abandoning her. Sven gets to the root of TJ's misery: a father who made him feel unimportant, and a mother who told him, "I wish you were never born." A big man comes to some big realizations in this emotional session. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15048743 Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3450 8 9 full true Q&A: Narcs, Trauma, Boundaries, Fear... Q&A: Narcs, Trauma, Boundaries, Fear... Join Sven and Rob for another recorded online session featuring a wide variety of questions and topics coming in from social media. Afraid of the dark? Dealing with cheating? Moving on after divorce? Co-parenting? Wondering why your narc ex keeps contacting you? All this and more in this Lightning Round. Come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Join Sven and Rob for another recorded online session featuring a wide variety of questions and topics coming in from social media. Afraid of the dark? Dealing with cheating? Moving on after divorce? Co-parenting? Wondering why your narc ex keeps contacting you? All this and more in this Lightning Round. Come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15045624 Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3160 8 8 full true Generational Denial Generational Denial Although Brenda's story begins with her concern about her son getting into a car driven by her alcoholic co-parenting ex, this counseling session soon becomes all about the profound effects of bad parenting on their children and their children's children. Brenda believes she's a good parent and has trouble admitting her real feelings about her not-so-good parents, but Sven guides her to some unpleasant, yet supremely hopeful truths. Explicit content.

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]]> Although Brenda's story begins with her concern about her son getting into a car driven by her alcoholic co-parenting ex, this counseling session soon becomes all about the profound effects of bad parenting on their children and their children's children. Brenda believes she's a good parent and has trouble admitting her real feelings about her not-so-good parents, but Sven guides her to some unpleasant, yet supremely hopeful truths. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15026707 Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3343 8 7 full true Q&A: Being Alone, Forgiving, Bad Parenting, and More Q&A: Being Alone, Forgiving, Bad Parenting, and More It's Lightning Round LXXXVI! Tons of advice on many different topics including: Setting boundaries in your pregnancy that your mom ignores, being angry about inappropriate forgiveness, feeling worn out by journaling, parental apologies, and much more. Please join us for this recorded session of Sven taking unpredictable questions from his online badasses. Explicit content.

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]]> It's Lightning Round LXXXVI! Tons of advice on many different topics including: Setting boundaries in your pregnancy that your mom ignores, being angry about inappropriate forgiveness, feeling worn out by journaling, parental apologies, and much more. Please join us for this recorded session of Sven taking unpredictable questions from his online badasses. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-15008476 Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3354 8 6 full true Paternal Betrayal Paternal Betrayal Revelations abound as Sven counsels two women with serious father (and mother) issues. Paulie defines herself by her work and wonders why. Perhaps because she felt she always had to perform to prove her worth? Add in a father who molested her two step-sisters and you begin to understand why she hated herself as early as age 3. Next, Heather wants to cut ties with her abusive mother, but comes to understand the truth about a father who betrayed her and never protected her. Lots of tears and hope in this compelling counseling episode. Explicit content.

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]]> Revelations abound as Sven counsels two women with serious father (and mother) issues. Paulie defines herself by her work and wonders why. Perhaps because she felt she always had to perform to prove her worth? Add in a father who molested her two step-sisters and you begin to understand why she hated herself as early as age 3. Next, Heather wants to cut ties with her abusive mother, but comes to understand the truth about a father who betrayed her and never protected her. Lots of tears and hope in this compelling counseling episode. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14978106 Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 4297 8 5 full true Q&A: Dating, Therapists, Alcohol, and More Q&A: Dating, Therapists, Alcohol, and More Listen in as Sven takes unpredictable questions from his online followers. In this episode: I need to divorce but I don't want to co-parent. I'm having trouble finding the right therapist. I feel like I'm becoming an extreme taker. And...Sven, what are your credentials? Please join us for Lightning Round LXXXV! Explicit content.

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]]> Listen in as Sven takes unpredictable questions from his online followers. In this episode: I need to divorce but I don't want to co-parent. I'm having trouble finding the right therapist. I feel like I'm becoming an extreme taker. And...Sven, what are your credentials? Please join us for Lightning Round LXXXV! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14964307 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2669 8 4 full true Lonely Teardrops Lonely Teardrops In this counseling episode, Michelle tells Sven she's leaving her partner of 7 years, knows it's the right thing to do, but is terrified of being alone. She's scared of the quiet. Her unsupportive mother was never her champion, and her hate for her stepfather is real. Still, she thinks her mother's approval is the key to her peace and happiness. Sven compassionately guides Michelle, through her tears, to the truths that will actually bring her the relief she so deserves. Explicit content.

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]]> In this counseling episode, Michelle tells Sven she's leaving her partner of 7 years, knows it's the right thing to do, but is terrified of being alone. She's scared of the quiet. Her unsupportive mother was never her champion, and her hate for her stepfather is real. Still, she thinks her mother's approval is the key to her peace and happiness. Sven compassionately guides Michelle, through her tears, to the truths that will actually bring her the relief she so deserves. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14944698 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3336 8 3 full true Q&A: Betrayal, Lost Love, Silent Treatment, and More Q&A: Betrayal, Lost Love, Silent Treatment, and More Another chance for Sven to open his social media platforms to his followers for questions on any topic they like. In this episode: What if you're competing with your mother-in-law for your husband's attention? What if your twin betrays you? How to know when to let go of lost love? How to be supportive and not suspicious of a partner who travels for work? And much more! Please join us for Lightning Round LXXXIV! Explicit content.

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]]> Another chance for Sven to open his social media platforms to his followers for questions on any topic they like. In this episode: What if you're competing with your mother-in-law for your husband's attention? What if your twin betrays you? How to know when to let go of lost love? How to be supportive and not suspicious of a partner who travels for work? And much more! Please join us for Lightning Round LXXXIV! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14924434 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3542 8 2 full true Hard Habit To Break Hard Habit To Break If your parents were clearly bad, but as a child you think they're good, what happens? Sven helps Jane-Susan understand why she has trouble standing up for herself, and why she always thinks there is something wrong with her... Hard habits to break. With Sven's guidance, Jane-Susan has a stunning revelation and begins to feel relief. Maybe it's even a key to getting her own grown daughters to like her a lot more. Listen in to this uplifting counseling session! Explicit content.

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]]> If your parents were clearly bad, but as a child you think they're good, what happens? Sven helps Jane-Susan understand why she has trouble standing up for herself, and why she always thinks there is something wrong with her... Hard habits to break. With Sven's guidance, Jane-Susan has a stunning revelation and begins to feel relief. Maybe it's even a key to getting her own grown daughters to like her a lot more. Listen in to this uplifting counseling session! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14896294 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3351 8 1 full true Q&A: Feeling Guilty, Fearful, Anxious, Hopeful? Q&A: Feeling Guilty, Fearful, Anxious, Hopeful? All these feelings and more are explored in this recorded episode of Sven taking on his followers' questions from several social media sites in real time. What if you're anxious and your parter is avoidant? What if you're afraid of passing on your bad characteristics to your children? What if it wasn't safe to be happy or successful when you were a kid? It's hard to talk about the hard stuff...We're here to make it a little easier. Please listen in to Lightning Round LXXXIII! Explicit content.

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]]> All these feelings and more are explored in this recorded episode of Sven taking on his followers' questions from several social media sites in real time. What if you're anxious and your parter is avoidant? What if you're afraid of passing on your bad characteristics to your children? What if it wasn't safe to be happy or successful when you were a kid? It's hard to talk about the hard stuff...We're here to make it a little easier. Please listen in to Lightning Round LXXXIII! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14876731 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2768 7 26 full true Extreme Takers (Narcs) vs. People Pleasers Extreme Takers (Narcs) vs. People Pleasers The father of Lynn's child is abusive and a cheater who takes no responsibility. But Lynn wants to keep the family together and feels sympathetic toward him because of his ugly, troubled past. She stands by him even though he doesn't reciprocate and wonders why she still wants him. Sven's second guest, Melissa, left her cheating, alcoholic husband after 15 years. With limited contact he treats their 9-year-old daughter poorly, but Melissa knows her daughter forgives him and still wants her daddy. She wonders which is worse: an absent parent or a parent f'd up with addiction? Sven helps both women answer their questions with compassion and great insight. Get out your hankies! Explicit content.

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]]> The father of Lynn's child is abusive and a cheater who takes no responsibility. But Lynn wants to keep the family together and feels sympathetic toward him because of his ugly, troubled past. She stands by him even though he doesn't reciprocate and wonders why she still wants him. Sven's second guest, Melissa, left her cheating, alcoholic husband after 15 years. With limited contact he treats their 9-year-old daughter poorly, but Melissa knows her daughter forgives him and still wants her daddy. She wonders which is worse: an absent parent or a parent f'd up with addiction? Sven helps both women answer their questions with compassion and great insight. Get out your hankies! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14867885 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3804 7 25 full true Q&A: Betrayal, Trauma, Fear of Success, and More Q&A: Betrayal, Trauma, Fear of Success, and More In this online session, Sven takes on his followers' questions on tough topics including: Why can't I stand up for myself? How do I get over the hate I've had my whole life? Is it dangerous to be friends with my ex, who is a narc? And...What is your philosophy of healing? Please join us for Lightning Round LXXXII! Explicit content.

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]]> In this online session, Sven takes on his followers' questions on tough topics including: Why can't I stand up for myself? How do I get over the hate I've had my whole life? Is it dangerous to be friends with my ex, who is a narc? And...What is your philosophy of healing? Please join us for Lightning Round LXXXII! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14837160 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2825 7 24 full true The Struggles of a Gay Trans-Man The Struggles of a Gay Trans-Man Sven counsels Elvis, who just wants a dad, a family connection, a relationship with his sister and niece in which his mom doesn't get in the way but... Assigned female at birth, Elvis hated himself as early as age 6. Growing up, he endured sexual abuse, both verbal and physical, and even ridicule of his thoughts of suicide as a teenager. Now in his 20s, with his increasing authenticity of his sexual identity and a loving husband, Elvis has to come to terms with his feelings toward his parents. Sven points the way with some truly badass counseling. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven counsels Elvis, who just wants a dad, a family connection, a relationship with his sister and niece in which his mom doesn't get in the way but... Assigned female at birth, Elvis hated himself as early as age 6. Growing up, he endured sexual abuse, both verbal and physical, and even ridicule of his thoughts of suicide as a teenager. Now in his 20s, with his increasing authenticity of his sexual identity and a loving husband, Elvis has to come to terms with his feelings toward his parents. Sven points the way with some truly badass counseling. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14817792 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3355 7 23 full true Q&A: Walking Away From A Narc, Anxiety, Flushing the Pain, and More Q&A: Walking Away From A Narc, Anxiety, Flushing the Pain, and More There's always new insight and great advice when Sven takes to social media to answer live questions from his many followers. In this recorded session, Sven explains why he loves angry clients! Other topics include knowing when to leave, hesitation to start journaling, giving up on marriage counseling, and dealing with a grandson who curses his mother. Come on in to Lightning Round LXXXI! Explicit content.

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]]> There's always new insight and great advice when Sven takes to social media to answer live questions from his many followers. In this recorded session, Sven explains why he loves angry clients! Other topics include knowing when to leave, hesitation to start journaling, giving up on marriage counseling, and dealing with a grandson who curses his mother. Come on in to Lightning Round LXXXI! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14763309 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3519 7 22 full true Evil Messages Evil Messages In these counseling sessions, Sven first talks with Reggie, whose father has weaponized religion against him and left him feeling rejected. He realizes that his parents can't possibly make him fall in love with their religion if it's -- and they --are telling him he's evil. In the second half of the episode, Sven counsels Allison, who has discovered that her entire reality was a lie. The birth of her son makes her determined not to hurt him in the way her mother hurt her. Taught to hate herself, Allison must decide which is worse: The abusive parent, or the other parent that let it happen? Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> In these counseling sessions, Sven first talks with Reggie, whose father has weaponized religion against him and left him feeling rejected. He realizes that his parents can't possibly make him fall in love with their religion if it's -- and they --are telling him he's evil. In the second half of the episode, Sven counsels Allison, who has discovered that her entire reality was a lie. The birth of her son makes her determined not to hurt him in the way her mother hurt her. Taught to hate herself, Allison must decide which is worse: The abusive parent, or the other parent that let it happen? Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14757064 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3859 7 21 full true Q&A: How to Accept Love After a Narc, Red Flags, Getting Out Of Your Shell Q&A: How to Accept Love After a Narc, Red Flags, Getting Out Of Your Shell Recorded with questions coming in live from social media, listen as Sven tackles topics including: How can I become a soul counselor like you? What does it really feel like to be loved? Why is my spouse obsessed with porn? And... How do you know if your relationship is right? For all this and much more, please join us for Lightning Round LXXX! Explicit content.

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]]> Recorded with questions coming in live from social media, listen as Sven tackles topics including: How can I become a soul counselor like you? What does it really feel like to be loved? Why is my spouse obsessed with porn? And... How do you know if your relationship is right? For all this and much more, please join us for Lightning Round LXXX! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14748092 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3000 7 20 full true Why Me? Why Me? What more could have happened to Nikki? She says she feels like a train wreck. Growing up, there was no safe space for her at home. Sexually molested by her father, brutally attacked by the family dog, parents divorced when she was 5, her mother killed by a drunk driver, marrying a man she felt close to, only to have him cheat on her and come out as gay -- Sven asks, "Which was worst?" Through tears and a bit of laughter, Nikki opens up and allows Sven to provide a glimpse into her path of healing. Norway and a cat figure prominently into the story. Explicit content.

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]]> What more could have happened to Nikki? She says she feels like a train wreck. Growing up, there was no safe space for her at home. Sexually molested by her father, brutally attacked by the family dog, parents divorced when she was 5, her mother killed by a drunk driver, marrying a man she felt close to, only to have him cheat on her and come out as gay -- Sven asks, "Which was worst?" Through tears and a bit of laughter, Nikki opens up and allows Sven to provide a glimpse into her path of healing. Norway and a cat figure prominently into the story. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14729430 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3244 7 19 full true Q&A: More Extreme Takers, Fake Flowers, Accountability, and More Q&A: More Extreme Takers, Fake Flowers, Accountability, and More In this Lightning Round, Sven gets mellow while describing the meaning of true happiness. Lots of badass answers to his followers questions, too, including: How do I deal with a narc using our kids against me? Will an extreme taker ever recognize his dickheadedness? And... Do you keep your journals? All this and much more in Lightning Round LXXIX, please join! Explicit content.

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]]> In this Lightning Round, Sven gets mellow while describing the meaning of true happiness. Lots of badass answers to his followers questions, too, including: How do I deal with a narc using our kids against me? Will an extreme taker ever recognize his dickheadedness? And... Do you keep your journals? All this and much more in Lightning Round LXXIX, please join! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14690777 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3101 7 18 full true Both Sides Together: I Own You! Both Sides Together: I Own You! In the stunning conclusion of Both Sides, Wow!,  Marshall and Adina appear together for some seriously badass counseling from Sven, with some help from K.C.  Marshall's continuing behaviors are revealed, and Adina must confront her own actions and decide what is best for her. Expressions like "I own you" and "Request denied" play a part. Ever wonder what goes on in marriage counseling? Listen in for brutal honesty and some very straight talk from Sven. Explicit content.

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]]> In the stunning conclusion of Both Sides, Wow!,  Marshall and Adina appear together for some seriously badass counseling from Sven, with some help from K.C.  Marshall's continuing behaviors are revealed, and Adina must confront her own actions and decide what is best for her. Expressions like "I own you" and "Request denied" play a part. Ever wonder what goes on in marriage counseling? Listen in for brutal honesty and some very straight talk from Sven. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14680278 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 4859 7 17 full true Q&A: How to Get Happy, Leave a Narc, Deal With Lies, and More Q&A: How to Get Happy, Leave a Narc, Deal With Lies, and More Here come more unpredictable questions for Sven, taken from social media in real time. What happens to a child when a parent breaks their toys? Why do narcs think they own you, and how do you leave a long marriage with one? Why do people constantly lie? And how do I know if my needs are legit, and not trauma-based? For all these and more, join Sven for Lightning Round LXXVIII! Explicit content.

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]]> Here come more unpredictable questions for Sven, taken from social media in real time. What happens to a child when a parent breaks their toys? Why do narcs think they own you, and how do you leave a long marriage with one? Why do people constantly lie? And how do I know if my needs are legit, and not trauma-based? For all these and more, join Sven for Lightning Round LXXVIII! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14658183 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3568 7 16 full true Both Sides, Wow! Both Sides, Wow! Can this marriage be saved? In this episode, Sven hosts two individual counseling sessions. First, Marshall admits to being a serial cheater but says he's done the work on himself and now fears he can't trust his wife Adina to be faithful and stay in the marriage. In the second half of the show, Adina shares her side of the story with Sven and the picture comes into a totally different focus. Listen in to these amazing counseling sessions and decide whose side you're on. Which partner has the right answers? Who struggles to live by their own values? And if you're a person of faith, which is worse, adultery or divorce? Please join us for counseling as badass as it gets! Explicit content. And in next week's episode, hear Marshall and Adina in an explosive joint counseling session! 

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]]> Can this marriage be saved? In this episode, Sven hosts two individual counseling sessions. First, Marshall admits to being a serial cheater but says he's done the work on himself and now fears he can't trust his wife Adina to be faithful and stay in the marriage. In the second half of the show, Adina shares her side of the story with Sven and the picture comes into a totally different focus. Listen in to these amazing counseling sessions and decide whose side you're on. Which partner has the right answers? Who struggles to live by their own values? And if you're a person of faith, which is worse, adultery or divorce? Please join us for counseling as badass as it gets! Explicit content. And in next week's episode, hear Marshall and Adina in an explosive joint counseling session! 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14640486 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 4101 7 15 full true Q&A: Recovering Narcs, Crazy Narcs, Is My Spouse A Narc or is it Me? Q&A: Recovering Narcs, Crazy Narcs, Is My Spouse A Narc or is it Me? Sven's online followers continue to pepper him in real time with probing questions, this time including: Can a Narc recover? How do I relieve the burden of my Narc ex? How can I tell if my spouse is a Narc - or is it me? Can you help with my divorce from a crazy Narc? And this time, a listener asks Rob what Sven and K.C. do to make him feel loved and appreciated. All this and much more in Sven's Lightning Round LXXVII. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven's online followers continue to pepper him in real time with probing questions, this time including: Can a Narc recover? How do I relieve the burden of my Narc ex? How can I tell if my spouse is a Narc - or is it me? Can you help with my divorce from a crazy Narc? And this time, a listener asks Rob what Sven and K.C. do to make him feel loved and appreciated. All this and much more in Sven's Lightning Round LXXVII. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14603160 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 2981 7 14 full true Abuser Attraction Abuser Attraction In this counseling episode meet Kit and Jason, both with painful stories of unimaginable abuse. Kit suffered through childhood abandonment, literally locked out by her mother, but still looking for her love. Jason's wife cheated on him with his best friend, but he's more angry at him and wishes he could keep his family together. Sven counsels that giving more chances to abusive people only indicates how little you feel about yourself. For great insight and advice, please join us for these riveting stories. Explicit content.

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]]> In this counseling episode meet Kit and Jason, both with painful stories of unimaginable abuse. Kit suffered through childhood abandonment, literally locked out by her mother, but still looking for her love. Jason's wife cheated on him with his best friend, but he's more angry at him and wishes he could keep his family together. Sven counsels that giving more chances to abusive people only indicates how little you feel about yourself. For great insight and advice, please join us for these riveting stories. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14595798 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3795 7 13 full true Q&A: Narcs, Evil Spirits, Healing After An Affair, and More Q&A: Narcs, Evil Spirits, Healing After An Affair, and More In this Lightning Round, Sven takes on his online followers' unpredictable questions including: Is it safe to dig deep by yourself? Why doesn't my narc discard me when I mess up? How do I get motivated? Does empathy exist from birth? And much more. Sven never knows what questions will pop up, but he's always ready with wit and wisdom. Please listen! Explicit content.

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]]> In this Lightning Round, Sven takes on his online followers' unpredictable questions including: Is it safe to dig deep by yourself? Why doesn't my narc discard me when I mess up? How do I get motivated? Does empathy exist from birth? And much more. Sven never knows what questions will pop up, but he's always ready with wit and wisdom. Please listen! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14527176 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3651 7 12 full true When The One You Trust Is A Monster When The One You Trust Is A Monster In this emotional counseling episode, Yvette thinks she is coming on the show to discuss her abusive relationship with a man who is now in jail. But Sven understands her pain is rooted in sexual abuse at age 5 at the hands of her father. Are abusive relationships inevitable because of what she was taught as a child?  Sven encourages Yvette to confront her 5-year-old self and face her feelings -- and the truth about her innocent self. Explicit content.

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]]> In this emotional counseling episode, Yvette thinks she is coming on the show to discuss her abusive relationship with a man who is now in jail. But Sven understands her pain is rooted in sexual abuse at age 5 at the hands of her father. Are abusive relationships inevitable because of what she was taught as a child?  Sven encourages Yvette to confront her 5-year-old self and face her feelings -- and the truth about her innocent self. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14525411 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3447 7 11 full true Q&A: Trauma, Healing, Friends, and More Q&A: Trauma, Healing, Friends, and More Another unpredictable round of questions taken in real time by Sven, and more insightful and inspiring answers! Are you conditioned to doubt yourself? Is it important to suppress childhood trauma? How do I make friends? Why do the demons come back when I'm flushing them out? And much more, here in Lightning Round LXXV. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Another unpredictable round of questions taken in real time by Sven, and more insightful and inspiring answers! Are you conditioned to doubt yourself? Is it important to suppress childhood trauma? How do I make friends? Why do the demons come back when I'm flushing them out? And much more, here in Lightning Round LXXV. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14522645 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3312 full false Real Men Have Feelings Too Real Men Have Feelings Too Sven counsels Cody, who feels abandoned by partners, friends, and family. He's a Marine veteran but both Sven and K.C. admire his keen ability to be in touch with his feelings. Beginning at a young age, Cody's stepfather taught him that he's going to be alone (read: there's something wrong with me). And no emotional validation was forthcoming from his mother. Any wonder why he feels abandoned and alone? Both Sven and K.C. provide the support Cody now needs to move forward toward a confident, loving life. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven counsels Cody, who feels abandoned by partners, friends, and family. He's a Marine veteran but both Sven and K.C. admire his keen ability to be in touch with his feelings. Beginning at a young age, Cody's stepfather taught him that he's going to be alone (read: there's something wrong with me). And no emotional validation was forthcoming from his mother. Any wonder why he feels abandoned and alone? Both Sven and K.C. provide the support Cody now needs to move forward toward a confident, loving life. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14507280 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3443 7 9 full true Q&A: Forgiveness, Grief, Cheating, Friendships, and More Q&A: Forgiveness, Grief, Cheating, Friendships, and More Pain from a past relationship is poisoning a new one. A woman's husband yells at their son all the time and treats him like a servant. How to forgive a brother who sexually assaulted you. Rekindling an old relationship. Sven tackles all these issues and more right here in Lightning Round LXXIV. For badass wisdom and great advice, come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Pain from a past relationship is poisoning a new one. A woman's husband yells at their son all the time and treats him like a servant. How to forgive a brother who sexually assaulted you. Rekindling an old relationship. Sven tackles all these issues and more right here in Lightning Round LXXIV. For badass wisdom and great advice, come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14477763 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 2594 7 8 full true Dad Broke My Inner Compass Dad Broke My Inner Compass Mac has just been through a painful breakup, has thoughts of his difficult divorce from years earlier, and fears that his internal compass is broken beyond repair. Through Sven's counseling, Mac recalls a frightening childhood with "...not a lot of time for the whole love thing," not to mention the belt -- at age 5. Can Mac learn to trust his genuine inner voice and get his dead father out of his head? What really defines his worth? Listen in to this illuminating counseling session and see. Explicit content.

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]]> Mac has just been through a painful breakup, has thoughts of his difficult divorce from years earlier, and fears that his internal compass is broken beyond repair. Through Sven's counseling, Mac recalls a frightening childhood with "...not a lot of time for the whole love thing," not to mention the belt -- at age 5. Can Mac learn to trust his genuine inner voice and get his dead father out of his head? What really defines his worth? Listen in to this illuminating counseling session and see. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14459300 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3376 7 7 full true Q&A: Extreme Takers, Breakups, Love Bombing and More Q&A: Extreme Takers, Breakups, Love Bombing and More Living with a narcissist, or what Sven calls an extreme taker? Lots of questions on that topic in this Lightning Round, along with other issues including: parental power, supporting an adult child, properly healing, and...Why doesn't Mom love me? Also in this episode, Rob's brand new grandson visits the studio, giving Sven a chance to fully display his real thoughts about newborns. Please join all of us for Lightning Round LXIII! Explicit content.

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]]> Living with a narcissist, or what Sven calls an extreme taker? Lots of questions on that topic in this Lightning Round, along with other issues including: parental power, supporting an adult child, properly healing, and...Why doesn't Mom love me? Also in this episode, Rob's brand new grandson visits the studio, giving Sven a chance to fully display his real thoughts about newborns. Please join all of us for Lightning Round LXIII! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14423874 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3431 7 6 full true Neglect and Destroy! Neglect and Destroy! In this impactful counseling episode, Sven finds common threads in the stories of Jamie and Logan, whose childhood experiences have led to lifelong difficulties with relationships. At age 4, Logan was taken away from his negligent parents, only to find himself with a grandfather who stripped and beat him. Jamie was taught relentless self-criticism as modeled by her mother, and she feels "fundamentally flawed." Along with Sven's insightful guidance, Logan and Jamie have some great advice for each other. Explicit content.

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]]> In this impactful counseling episode, Sven finds common threads in the stories of Jamie and Logan, whose childhood experiences have led to lifelong difficulties with relationships. At age 4, Logan was taken away from his negligent parents, only to find himself with a grandfather who stripped and beat him. Jamie was taught relentless self-criticism as modeled by her mother, and she feels "fundamentally flawed." Along with Sven's insightful guidance, Logan and Jamie have some great advice for each other. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14407923 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3461 7 5 full true Q&A: Extreme Overthinking, When Do You Know, and More Q&A: Extreme Overthinking, When Do You Know, and More Sven is in top form as he again tackles his followers' questions from several online sites at once. Tons of great relationship advice in this episode, plus questions including: How do I deal with an avoidant? How do I know I'm being authentic? How can you fill in for a missing parent? And much more, including Sven's outlook on the mental health field. Please listen in to Lightning Round LXXII! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven is in top form as he again tackles his followers' questions from several online sites at once. Tons of great relationship advice in this episode, plus questions including: How do I deal with an avoidant? How do I know I'm being authentic? How can you fill in for a missing parent? And much more, including Sven's outlook on the mental health field. Please listen in to Lightning Round LXXII! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14386646 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3334 7 4 full true Casting Out the Demons Casting Out the Demons In one of our most compelling counseling episodes, Ellie shares her horrifying story of childhood sexual and emotional abuse at the hands of her parents, for the very first time. With Sven's guidance (and his impactful application of The Sonoma Method), Ellie is finally able to find some of the relief and security that has been missing for her entire life. Maybe she wasn't "the whorest of whores," as her mother told her. And maybe her parents really didn't have to hold her down to cast out her demons. Join Sven and Ellie as she discovers her new, hopeful reality. Explicit content. 

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]]> In one of our most compelling counseling episodes, Ellie shares her horrifying story of childhood sexual and emotional abuse at the hands of her parents, for the very first time. With Sven's guidance (and his impactful application of The Sonoma Method), Ellie is finally able to find some of the relief and security that has been missing for her entire life. Maybe she wasn't "the whorest of whores," as her mother told her. And maybe her parents really didn't have to hold her down to cast out her demons. Join Sven and Ellie as she discovers her new, hopeful reality. Explicit content. 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14356023 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3279 7 3 full true Q&A: Narcissists, Anxiety, and Trauma Q&A: Narcissists, Anxiety, and Trauma Lightning Round! Sven takes to social media to answer many unpredictable questions from his online followers. Tons of insight and advice here: Was your parent great to other people, but not you? Do you have anxiety about journaling? Are you the victim of "emotional incest" because your parents dumped their problems on you? Were you the "golden child?" And much more. Please join us for Lightning Round LXXI! Explicit content.

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]]> Lightning Round! Sven takes to social media to answer many unpredictable questions from his online followers. Tons of insight and advice here: Was your parent great to other people, but not you? Do you have anxiety about journaling? Are you the victim of "emotional incest" because your parents dumped their problems on you? Were you the "golden child?" And much more. Please join us for Lightning Round LXXI! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14342688 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3380 7 2 full true Looking for Love? Express Yourself! Looking for Love? Express Yourself! Do you have to give and give in order to be loved? Can you express your wants and needs to your partner, especially the small stuff, or are you silent? Sven's counseling guest Jeff faces these questions and much more, following a divorce and two failed relationships. He wonders, "Is it me?" Insightful relationship advice from Sven is right here, so please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Do you have to give and give in order to be loved? Can you express your wants and needs to your partner, especially the small stuff, or are you silent? Sven's counseling guest Jeff faces these questions and much more, following a divorce and two failed relationships. He wonders, "Is it me?" Insightful relationship advice from Sven is right here, so please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14321487 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3360 7 1 full true Q&A: Divorce, Adoption, Narcs, and More Q&A: Divorce, Adoption, Narcs, and More In this recorded Lightning Round session, Sven takes on his online followers (with a little help from Rob and KC) with questions including: How do I handle the physical stress from a relationship with a narcissist? How do I know if it's the right time to divorce? How can I tell my son that he's adopted? How do I have a relationship with an avoidant partner? And more! Please join all of us for Lightning Round LXX. Explicit content.

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]]> In this recorded Lightning Round session, Sven takes on his online followers (with a little help from Rob and KC) with questions including: How do I handle the physical stress from a relationship with a narcissist? How do I know if it's the right time to divorce? How can I tell my son that he's adopted? How do I have a relationship with an avoidant partner? And more! Please join all of us for Lightning Round LXX. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14304755 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 2403 6 26 full true I Don't Matter. Thanks, Mom. I Don't Matter. Thanks, Mom. Is your worth measured only by how well you serve others? What if it's your mom? What if you believe as a child that unless you take care of your mother, you're not important? And what if you feel like you can't find peace or relief without getting recognition and love from your mother...which she'll never give you? Can you ever accept love from anyone if your mother never loved you? Sven tackles all these questions head-on as he counsels Erin and Heather, who face intense struggles, past and present. Both have been waiting their whole life for someone to tell them that they matter. Sven explains that they have to save themselves, and guides them how to do it. Explicit content.

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]]> Is your worth measured only by how well you serve others? What if it's your mom? What if you believe as a child that unless you take care of your mother, you're not important? And what if you feel like you can't find peace or relief without getting recognition and love from your mother...which she'll never give you? Can you ever accept love from anyone if your mother never loved you? Sven tackles all these questions head-on as he counsels Erin and Heather, who face intense struggles, past and present. Both have been waiting their whole life for someone to tell them that they matter. Sven explains that they have to save themselves, and guides them how to do it. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14286714 Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3608 6 25 full true Q&A: Dismissive Avoidance, Bullying, Being Too Nice, and More Q&A: Dismissive Avoidance, Bullying, Being Too Nice, and More In our 69th recorded Lightning Round, listeners again write in their questions in real time, and Sven takes them on, wherever they may take him. This time: Why do I keep lighting myself on fire to keep others warm? My boss has power over me and I can't fight it. My 11-year-old has been bullied for years, what can I do? What if the man I'm dating says I'm too nice and he can't take it all the time? How can I become comfortable in social situations? And much more. Some great insight and advice from Sven here, so please join us for Lightning Round LXIX! Explicit content. 

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]]> In our 69th recorded Lightning Round, listeners again write in their questions in real time, and Sven takes them on, wherever they may take him. This time: Why do I keep lighting myself on fire to keep others warm? My boss has power over me and I can't fight it. My 11-year-old has been bullied for years, what can I do? What if the man I'm dating says I'm too nice and he can't take it all the time? How can I become comfortable in social situations? And much more. Some great insight and advice from Sven here, so please join us for Lightning Round LXIX! Explicit content. 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14259618 Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3470 6 24 full true Afraid to Make Life Better? Afraid to Make Life Better? Sven counsels Ruby and Kirsten, two women with very difficult situations and long-seated fears. Ruby has found out that her husband has been cheating...for 18 years. And the fallout from that marriage is getting in the way of a new, potentially great relationship. Kirsten is trapped by an abusive ex-husband--- still under the same roof--- who won't leave. Sven helps the women find the roots of their fears, which also hold the key to breaking free. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven counsels Ruby and Kirsten, two women with very difficult situations and long-seated fears. Ruby has found out that her husband has been cheating...for 18 years. And the fallout from that marriage is getting in the way of a new, potentially great relationship. Kirsten is trapped by an abusive ex-husband--- still under the same roof--- who won't leave. Sven helps the women find the roots of their fears, which also hold the key to breaking free. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14243963 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3606 6 23 full true Q&A: Vicarious Trauma, Triggers, Victimhood, and More Q&A: Vicarious Trauma, Triggers, Victimhood, and More A Lightning Round to cap off the year! Sven takes on the issue of dealing with the pain and suffering of others, both as a therapist and in general for all. Other topics include when to tell your kids about your new partner, helping a suicidal son, welcoming deep dark thoughts as a path to healing, and much more. Tons of great advice here, so come on in to Lightning Round LXVII, with Sven recorded taking live questions from social media. Explicit content.

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]]> A Lightning Round to cap off the year! Sven takes on the issue of dealing with the pain and suffering of others, both as a therapist and in general for all. Other topics include when to tell your kids about your new partner, helping a suicidal son, welcoming deep dark thoughts as a path to healing, and much more. Tons of great advice here, so come on in to Lightning Round LXVII, with Sven recorded taking live questions from social media. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14222852 Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3712 6 22 full true Family Ties...And Belts Family Ties...And Belts Meet Amirah and Cory, two women struggling to escape the toxic effects of their families. Amirah says she was taught to hate herself from the moment she was born. She feels her family defines her only by her mistakes, and when she misbehaved, she got the belt...unlike her brother. Cory believed the world would be better off without her, having been abandoned and abused by every member of her family. Moving out of the country has not brought relief, and like Amirah, feels she was made to believe she was always the one at fault. Sven effectively counsels these two women to move forward, knowing their family members have been wrong all along, and helps them reclaim their lives. Explicit content.

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]]> Meet Amirah and Cory, two women struggling to escape the toxic effects of their families. Amirah says she was taught to hate herself from the moment she was born. She feels her family defines her only by her mistakes, and when she misbehaved, she got the belt...unlike her brother. Cory believed the world would be better off without her, having been abandoned and abused by every member of her family. Moving out of the country has not brought relief, and like Amirah, feels she was made to believe she was always the one at fault. Sven effectively counsels these two women to move forward, knowing their family members have been wrong all along, and helps them reclaim their lives. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14212007 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 4450 6 21 full true Q&A: Recovering From Cheating, Being Your Authentic Self, and Much More Q&A: Recovering From Cheating, Being Your Authentic Self, and Much More It's Lightning Round 67! Sven never knows what questions will come, but he's always quick with the answers. Recorded during a live online session on multiple platforms, Sven tackles tons of tough issues including: How do I let go of toxic people like my ex-narc? How can I make the right career choice? Why do people discard you after they sabotage you? And much more. Please join us for more Q&A with Sven in Lightning Round LXVII! Explicit content.

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]]> It's Lightning Round 67! Sven never knows what questions will come, but he's always quick with the answers. Recorded during a live online session on multiple platforms, Sven tackles tons of tough issues including: How do I let go of toxic people like my ex-narc? How can I make the right career choice? Why do people discard you after they sabotage you? And much more. Please join us for more Q&A with Sven in Lightning Round LXVII! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14194528 Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2780 6 20 full true I Wish I Knew What I Know Now I Wish I Knew What I Know Now Bert has lost the love of his life. He had a cheatin' heart, but is that actually cheating? What is your own definition of cheating? Sven delves into these questions in his counseling session with Bert, whose girlfriend discovered his intimate, but not physical contact with another woman. He now realizes he invalidated his partner's feelings and so, destroyed the relationship. With Sven's guidance, Bert comes to a new realization about the source and effect of his actions...and what to do about it. Explicit content.

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]]> Bert has lost the love of his life. He had a cheatin' heart, but is that actually cheating? What is your own definition of cheating? Sven delves into these questions in his counseling session with Bert, whose girlfriend discovered his intimate, but not physical contact with another woman. He now realizes he invalidated his partner's feelings and so, destroyed the relationship. With Sven's guidance, Bert comes to a new realization about the source and effect of his actions...and what to do about it. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14160965 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2147 6 19 full true LR 66: Narcissism vs. Healthy Selfishness, Getting Out the Pain, and More LR 66: Narcissism vs. Healthy Selfishness, Getting Out the Pain, and More Sven again turns his attention to his followers' questions on social media, recorded live right as they come in. Should you stay together for the kids? What questions should you ask before agreeing to marriage? What if my partner is cheating with escorts? And much more. Come on in and join us for the free-for-all that is Lightning Round LXVI! Explicit content. 

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]]> Sven again turns his attention to his followers' questions on social media, recorded live right as they come in. Should you stay together for the kids? What questions should you ask before agreeing to marriage? What if my partner is cheating with escorts? And much more. Come on in and join us for the free-for-all that is Lightning Round LXVI! Explicit content. 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14159136 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3401 6 18 full true Can't Face the Hate Can't Face the Hate 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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]]> 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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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14139180 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3976 6 17 full true LR 65: Long Distance Relationships, Moving On From Narcs and Exes, and More LR 65: Long Distance Relationships, Moving On From Narcs and Exes, and More 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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]]> 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 Erlandson Buzzsprout-14112730 Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3585 6 16 full true Mother, I Never Had You Mother, I Never Had You 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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]]> 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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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14097479 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 4280 6 15 full true LR 64: Coping, Healing, Can You Ever Change Somebody? LR 64: Coping, Healing, Can You Ever Change Somebody? 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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]]> 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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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14064217 Sun, 03 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3094 6 14 full true Emotional Rescue Emotional Rescue 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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]]> 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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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14056906 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3957 6 13 full true LR 63: Narc Manipulation, Self Hatred, Food Addiction, and More LR 63: Narc Manipulation, Self Hatred, Food Addiction, and More 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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]]> 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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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14030435 Sun, 26 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3178 6 12 full true Trapped in the Basement Trapped in the Basement 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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]]> 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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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-14022306 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3325 6 11 full true LR 62: Healing a Narc, Healing From Hurt, Finding Love, and More LR 62: Healing a Narc, Healing From Hurt, Finding Love, and More 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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]]> 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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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13993427 Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3239 6 10 full true My Mother, My Kvetch My Mother, My Kvetch 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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]]> 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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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13982037 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 4174 6 9 full true LR 61: After-Narc Dating, Is Love Blind?, The Scapegoat Child, and More LR 61: After-Narc Dating, Is Love Blind?, The Scapegoat Child, and More 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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]]> 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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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13934357 Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2310 6 8 full true Beast of Burden Beast of Burden In childhood, Derek learned to never be a burden. And so at 35 he finds himself on the short end of a 100% power imbalance with his wife, and now in the middle of a divorce. She wanted to be polyamorous (read: cheat in the open) and he reluctantly agreed. Ultimately feeling betrayed and concerned that his soon-to-be ex is poisoning their teenage children against him, he turns to Sven for help in moving past the anger. Sven then guides Derek to the most productive ways to ensure he never finds himself in this situation again. Explicit content.

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]]> In childhood, Derek learned to never be a burden. And so at 35 he finds himself on the short end of a 100% power imbalance with his wife, and now in the middle of a divorce. She wanted to be polyamorous (read: cheat in the open) and he reluctantly agreed. Ultimately feeling betrayed and concerned that his soon-to-be ex is poisoning their teenage children against him, he turns to Sven for help in moving past the anger. Sven then guides Derek to the most productive ways to ensure he never finds himself in this situation again. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13913380 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3354 6 7 full true LR 60: Father Issues, Attachment Issues, Trauma Issues, and More LR 60: Father Issues, Attachment Issues, Trauma Issues, and More In this recorded Lightning Round, Sven fields questions including: Why do women confuse masculine men with narcissists? How do I put myself first? How do I find my authentic self when I'm always told I'm wrong? My wife left me, how do I get her back? And - How do I deal with the grief due to the death of a child? For insight, direct advice, compassion, and even a few laughs, come on in and join us for Lightning Round LX. Explicit content.

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]]> In this recorded Lightning Round, Sven fields questions including: Why do women confuse masculine men with narcissists? How do I put myself first? How do I find my authentic self when I'm always told I'm wrong? My wife left me, how do I get her back? And - How do I deal with the grief due to the death of a child? For insight, direct advice, compassion, and even a few laughs, come on in and join us for Lightning Round LX. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13900081 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3547 6 6 full true A Case of Mistaken Identity A Case of Mistaken Identity Michael believes he's unwantable, but why? With an unrealistic view of himself and now divorced, he married only because it was "the right thing to do" and wonders how to feel love. As a child, his parents would have him make gift lists for his birthday and Christmas, but they never read them. His father was a source of constant disapproval. So he gave up hope. "I'll go through the motions but my heart's not in it" turns out to apply both to his childhood desires and his adult relationships. Michael is articulate and thoughtful, which makes it just a touch easier for Sven to counsel him on how to love others, and himself, a lot more. Explicit content. 

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]]> Michael believes he's unwantable, but why? With an unrealistic view of himself and now divorced, he married only because it was "the right thing to do" and wonders how to feel love. As a child, his parents would have him make gift lists for his birthday and Christmas, but they never read them. His father was a source of constant disapproval. So he gave up hope. "I'll go through the motions but my heart's not in it" turns out to apply both to his childhood desires and his adult relationships. Michael is articulate and thoughtful, which makes it just a touch easier for Sven to counsel him on how to love others, and himself, a lot more. Explicit content. 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13867733 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3551 6 5 full true LR 59: NARCS! Ex-Narcs, In-law Narcs, Narc partners, Life after Narcs, and more! LR 59: NARCS! Ex-Narcs, In-law Narcs, Narc partners, Life after Narcs, and more! Sven again handles rapid-fire questions from his followers on social media. You never know what might come up, but in this Lightning Round, tons of questions about narcissists. Sven even details the genesis of the term from Greek mythology and what it really means. Other topics include the value of rituals, side quests, and trauma bonds. Keen insight and helpful advice here in Lightning Round LIX! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven again handles rapid-fire questions from his followers on social media. You never know what might come up, but in this Lightning Round, tons of questions about narcissists. Sven even details the genesis of the term from Greek mythology and what it really means. Other topics include the value of rituals, side quests, and trauma bonds. Keen insight and helpful advice here in Lightning Round LIX! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13863887 Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3582 6 4 full true Love in All the Wrong Places Love in All the Wrong Places At 35, Athena doesn't believe she deserves a meaningful relationship, feels disconnected from herself, and is involved in a 3-year affair. Brian suffers with fears his ex will spread toxic stories about him in a tightly-knit community, and has become withdrawn. Sven goes to work, finding common threads in their challenges, and helps both to resolve to do the soul work and aim for genuine, healthy relationships. Explicit content.

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]]> At 35, Athena doesn't believe she deserves a meaningful relationship, feels disconnected from herself, and is involved in a 3-year affair. Brian suffers with fears his ex will spread toxic stories about him in a tightly-knit community, and has become withdrawn. Sven goes to work, finding common threads in their challenges, and helps both to resolve to do the soul work and aim for genuine, healthy relationships. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13845920 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2957 6 3 full true LR 58: Life After Journaling, Finding Your Authentic Self, and More LR 58: Life After Journaling, Finding Your Authentic Self, and More Q&A with Sven again, recorded live as he takes unpredictable questions and comments from his followers on social media. In this Lightning Round: Tons of relationship advice; how to deal with abusive and narcissistic parents, partners, and co-workers; finding the right kind of therapy; breaking trauma bonds, and much much more. Please listen in to Lightning Round LVIII! Explicit content.

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]]> Q&A with Sven again, recorded live as he takes unpredictable questions and comments from his followers on social media. In this Lightning Round: Tons of relationship advice; how to deal with abusive and narcissistic parents, partners, and co-workers; finding the right kind of therapy; breaking trauma bonds, and much much more. Please listen in to Lightning Round LVIII! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13819324 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3663 6 2 full true My Little Kids Don't Trust Me My Little Kids Don't Trust Me Cassidy's small children don't fully trust her, and she knows why. A victim of an abusive childhood herself, she admits to abusing her 5 children (and there's one more on the way), feeling suicidal, and having large gaps in her memory. She's overwhelmed with parenting, therapy hasn't helped, and so Cassidy turns to Sven for finding a path to healing. She knows she needs to do the work for herself and her children. But right now, it's often hard for her to just get out of bed. Listen in to this challenging session for insight and hope. Explicit content.

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]]> Cassidy's small children don't fully trust her, and she knows why. A victim of an abusive childhood herself, she admits to abusing her 5 children (and there's one more on the way), feeling suicidal, and having large gaps in her memory. She's overwhelmed with parenting, therapy hasn't helped, and so Cassidy turns to Sven for finding a path to healing. She knows she needs to do the work for herself and her children. But right now, it's often hard for her to just get out of bed. Listen in to this challenging session for insight and hope. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13799554 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3250 6 1 full true LR57: Bad Relationships, Good Self-Care, and More LR57: Bad Relationships, Good Self-Care, and More Listen in to Sven tackling tough questions and getting into some back-and-forth with his online followers in this recorded session. Advice on dating, dealing with narcs in bad marriages, navigating heavy relationship issues, recognizing red flags, in-depth tips on journaling, and much more - right here for you in Lightning Round LVII. Come on in! Explicit content. 

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]]> Listen in to Sven tackling tough questions and getting into some back-and-forth with his online followers in this recorded session. Advice on dating, dealing with narcs in bad marriages, navigating heavy relationship issues, recognizing red flags, in-depth tips on journaling, and much more - right here for you in Lightning Round LVII. Come on in! Explicit content. 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13776702 Sun, 15 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2539 5 26 full true "I'll Always One-Up You" "I'll Always One-Up You" Lydia has filed for divorce from an alcoholic, violent husband, who has blamed her for all their problems. Conditioned to accept the abuse, Lydia attempted to be peacemaker, but was told she'd always be one-upped. So she left with her daughter, and feels pain about leaving the marriage. What's wrong? And what's right? Sven helps Lydia unpack this difficult situation and accept that the love she always wanted can be hers. Explicit content.

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]]> Lydia has filed for divorce from an alcoholic, violent husband, who has blamed her for all their problems. Conditioned to accept the abuse, Lydia attempted to be peacemaker, but was told she'd always be one-upped. So she left with her daughter, and feels pain about leaving the marriage. What's wrong? And what's right? Sven helps Lydia unpack this difficult situation and accept that the love she always wanted can be hers. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13762813 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3464 5 25 full true LR 56: Define a Narc, Check a Cheat, and More LR 56: Define a Narc, Check a Cheat, and More In this Lightning Round, Sven gets into a back-and-forth with an online listener whose husband, an admitted cheater who says he wants to save the marriage, is away for the weekend in the same location as the woman he cheated with. How does he know? And what could go wrong? Other topics include getting over an Ex, conflict avoidance, the meaning of discipline, extreme takers, ghosting, forgiveness, and much more. When someone you care about wants to talk about their feelings, you're on sacred ground. So take off your shoes, slow down, and join us for Lightning Round XVI! Explicit content.

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]]> In this Lightning Round, Sven gets into a back-and-forth with an online listener whose husband, an admitted cheater who says he wants to save the marriage, is away for the weekend in the same location as the woman he cheated with. How does he know? And what could go wrong? Other topics include getting over an Ex, conflict avoidance, the meaning of discipline, extreme takers, ghosting, forgiveness, and much more. When someone you care about wants to talk about their feelings, you're on sacred ground. So take off your shoes, slow down, and join us for Lightning Round XVI! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13724588 Sun, 08 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2677 5 24 full true When Your Heavenly Father Isn't When Your Heavenly Father Isn't Madi is a person of faith, and in pain over family pressure to maintain a relationship with her father, who she describes as a "shit person." Hearing her heartbreaking story, Sven guides her to understand that what she considered as simply being a low priority was actually serious abuse. Madi feels pressure to forgive, but her father's cruelty and overwhelming hypocrisy make it difficult or impossible. Sven (a former pastor) provides keen insight on the complexity of forgiveness, and the dangers of using a narrow interpretation of the Bible to control and exploit others. Listen for Madi's epiphany, and cheer her on! Explicit content.

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]]> Madi is a person of faith, and in pain over family pressure to maintain a relationship with her father, who she describes as a "shit person." Hearing her heartbreaking story, Sven guides her to understand that what she considered as simply being a low priority was actually serious abuse. Madi feels pressure to forgive, but her father's cruelty and overwhelming hypocrisy make it difficult or impossible. Sven (a former pastor) provides keen insight on the complexity of forgiveness, and the dangers of using a narrow interpretation of the Bible to control and exploit others. Listen for Madi's epiphany, and cheer her on! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13719137 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3692 5 23 full true LR 55: Advice on Life After Marriage to a Narc, and More LR 55: Advice on Life After Marriage to a Narc, and More Join Sven for unrehearsed responses to incoming online questions! Is there life after a 35-year marriage to a narcissist? Feeling like you don't deserve to live? Is there a difference between hate and rage? And hear Sven's emotional response to a follower who just became a quadriplegic. It's Lightning Round LV. Come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Join Sven for unrehearsed responses to incoming online questions! Is there life after a 35-year marriage to a narcissist? Feeling like you don't deserve to live? Is there a difference between hate and rage? And hear Sven's emotional response to a follower who just became a quadriplegic. It's Lightning Round LV. Come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13688803 Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2952 5 22 full true Hurting Each Other Hurting Each Other In Emily's story, the abuse went both ways. After suffering a miscarriage, her husband severely beat her...after she threw a broken glass at him when he called her crazy in public. They later had a son, but the two-way abuse continued until they divorced. Now co-parenting, Emily wonders why she still loves her ex-husband even though she knows she deserves better. Sven asks, "Can feelings of love be detrimental?" as he counsels Emily to stop avoiding her painful feelings and get on with the hard work of healing for her son, and herself. Explicit content.

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]]> In Emily's story, the abuse went both ways. After suffering a miscarriage, her husband severely beat her...after she threw a broken glass at him when he called her crazy in public. They later had a son, but the two-way abuse continued until they divorced. Now co-parenting, Emily wonders why she still loves her ex-husband even though she knows she deserves better. Sven asks, "Can feelings of love be detrimental?" as he counsels Emily to stop avoiding her painful feelings and get on with the hard work of healing for her son, and herself. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13673366 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2694 5 21 full true LR 54: Advice on Worries, Confidence, Trauma, and More LR 54: Advice on Worries, Confidence, Trauma, and More More spontaneous Q&A with Sven, recorded as he checks in with his followers on multiple platforms. Need some new strategies to deal with your worries? Wondering how to succeed at a long-distance relationship?  How do you know when it's over? Having trouble co-parenting with an uncooperative ex?  Join us for Lightning Round LIV for all this, and much more! Explicit content.

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]]> More spontaneous Q&A with Sven, recorded as he checks in with his followers on multiple platforms. Need some new strategies to deal with your worries? Wondering how to succeed at a long-distance relationship?  How do you know when it's over? Having trouble co-parenting with an uncooperative ex?  Join us for Lightning Round LIV for all this, and much more! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13643204 Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2847 5 20 full true My Trauma, My Self My Trauma, My Self Britt's sad history includes rape, beatings, and attempted suicide. She understands that she was taught to be unlovable and is making progress, but she's scared to let go of all the trauma that has defined her life. She wonders: What is her substance without it? Sven helps her though the final stages of embracing her authentic self in this ultimately uplifting counseling session. Explicit content.

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]]> Britt's sad history includes rape, beatings, and attempted suicide. She understands that she was taught to be unlovable and is making progress, but she's scared to let go of all the trauma that has defined her life. She wonders: What is her substance without it? Sven helps her though the final stages of embracing her authentic self in this ultimately uplifting counseling session. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13628079 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3012 5 19 full true LR 53: Advice on Toxic In-Laws, Extended Families, and Much More LR 53: Advice on Toxic In-Laws, Extended Families, and Much More In Lightning Round LIII, Sven again takes to multiple social media platforms to take live, unpredictable questions. Topics include fear of traveling, difficulties with journaling, conflict avoidance, forgiveness, distant spouses, and more. Sven never knows what's coming, and his answers are always insightful and illuminating. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> In Lightning Round LIII, Sven again takes to multiple social media platforms to take live, unpredictable questions. Topics include fear of traveling, difficulties with journaling, conflict avoidance, forgiveness, distant spouses, and more. Sven never knows what's coming, and his answers are always insightful and illuminating. Please listen in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13584875 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0400 3015 5 18 full true Overcoming the Life-Long Trauma of Child Abuse Overcoming the Life-Long Trauma of Child Abuse Meet Lynn, whose memories of hating herself begin at age 8. Sexually abused as a child by a string of her mother's partners, Lynn struggles with crippling depression and suicidal thoughts. Compounding her misery - her mother knew about the abuse and did nothing except eventually blame her for it. And the manipulation and cruelty continue to this day. Lynn can only refer to her mother as "BG" - her birth giver. Through her tears, Sven guides Lynn to confront her true feelings, and helps her begin to release her pain and embrace life. Explicit content.

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]]> Meet Lynn, whose memories of hating herself begin at age 8. Sexually abused as a child by a string of her mother's partners, Lynn struggles with crippling depression and suicidal thoughts. Compounding her misery - her mother knew about the abuse and did nothing except eventually blame her for it. And the manipulation and cruelty continue to this day. Lynn can only refer to her mother as "BG" - her birth giver. Through her tears, Sven guides Lynn to confront her true feelings, and helps her begin to release her pain and embrace life. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13566596 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3798 5 17 full true LR 52: Advice for Parents and Children Who Don't Connect, and Much More LR 52: Advice for Parents and Children Who Don't Connect, and Much More In Sven's 52nd Lightning Round, he offers great insight about repairing relationships between parents and children, and vice-versa. Feel like you're giving too much? Afraid that your trauma defines you? Wondering how to finally get your needs met? Worried that your partner is dumping adult problems on your children? Sven tackles all these issues and more in this recorded session of incoming questions from his online followers. Please join us for Lightning Round LII! Explicit content.

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]]> In Sven's 52nd Lightning Round, he offers great insight about repairing relationships between parents and children, and vice-versa. Feel like you're giving too much? Afraid that your trauma defines you? Wondering how to finally get your needs met? Worried that your partner is dumping adult problems on your children? Sven tackles all these issues and more in this recorded session of incoming questions from his online followers. Please join us for Lightning Round LII! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13555649 Sun, 10 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3400 5 16 full true How to Not Become Your Parent How to Not Become Your Parent Jennifer's life has been filled with "99% self hate." As a child, she never felt protected and had to protect her mother from her father's abuse. Although Jennifer would never allow her mother to parent her own daughter in the same way her mother did to her, she still unquestionably loves her mother. Sven works Jennifer through her painful life story of handed-down abusive behavior, and a string of horrendous relationships. Jennifer is taking steps in the right direction, but has a ways to go. Sven helps point the way. Explicit content.

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]]> Jennifer's life has been filled with "99% self hate." As a child, she never felt protected and had to protect her mother from her father's abuse. Although Jennifer would never allow her mother to parent her own daughter in the same way her mother did to her, she still unquestionably loves her mother. Sven works Jennifer through her painful life story of handed-down abusive behavior, and a string of horrendous relationships. Jennifer is taking steps in the right direction, but has a ways to go. Sven helps point the way. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13528000 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3658 5 15 full true LR 51: Advice on Life and Sex and Death LR 51: Advice on Life and Sex and Death In Sven's 51st Lightning Round, he takes on his followers' toughest questions on dealing with grief, handling difficult parenting (and parent) issues, getting past abusive relationships, understanding guilt, loving life like you used to, and so much more. The questions come live and unscripted, and the answers are always enlightening. Come on in and join us for Lightning Round LI! Explicit content.

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]]> In Sven's 51st Lightning Round, he takes on his followers' toughest questions on dealing with grief, handling difficult parenting (and parent) issues, getting past abusive relationships, understanding guilt, loving life like you used to, and so much more. The questions come live and unscripted, and the answers are always enlightening. Come on in and join us for Lightning Round LI! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13516671 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3163 5 14 full true How to Face the Rage How to Face the Rage Sarah believes her hate and rage are behind her, but she says she has no functional relationships. Sven helps her discover the connection between her severely troubled childhood and her true feelings as an adult. Molestation at the hands of her older sister and cousin was ignored by her parents and led her to a violently abusive relationship at age 15 with a 21 year old man. She's now taking steps to leave another failed relationship - an 11-year marriage - but her religious faith is getting in the way. Lots of tears and lots of hope in this moving episode. Explicit content.

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]]> Sarah believes her hate and rage are behind her, but she says she has no functional relationships. Sven helps her discover the connection between her severely troubled childhood and her true feelings as an adult. Molestation at the hands of her older sister and cousin was ignored by her parents and led her to a violently abusive relationship at age 15 with a 21 year old man. She's now taking steps to leave another failed relationship - an 11-year marriage - but her religious faith is getting in the way. Lots of tears and lots of hope in this moving episode. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13488735 Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 4156 5 13 full true Lightning Round L Lightning Round L Wondering if narcissists ever feel guilt? How to stop feeling invisible to your family? How to get through your sibling's wedding? Afraid you'll become a narcissist after living with one? Are you failing to get your emotional needs met? Join Sven and his online followers for our 50th Lightning Round! The questions are unpredictable, the answers always provocative and illuminating. Come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Wondering if narcissists ever feel guilt? How to stop feeling invisible to your family? How to get through your sibling's wedding? Afraid you'll become a narcissist after living with one? Are you failing to get your emotional needs met? Join Sven and his online followers for our 50th Lightning Round! The questions are unpredictable, the answers always provocative and illuminating. Come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13469036 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3040 5 12 full true How to Overcome Despicable Parenting How to Overcome Despicable Parenting Meet Lance and Rebecca, whose deep wounds from their lost childhoods haunt their adulthood. As a child, Lance was forced to care for his bipolar, suicidal mother. Rebecca suffered an early life filled with emotional and sexual abuse of the highest order. Did they become self-critical? "Only 100%." 
Listen in to this gripping session as Sven counsels these two remarkable individuals who are struggling toward a better life filled with good relationships with their own children, their partners, and themselves. Explicit content.

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]]> Meet Lance and Rebecca, whose deep wounds from their lost childhoods haunt their adulthood. As a child, Lance was forced to care for his bipolar, suicidal mother. Rebecca suffered an early life filled with emotional and sexual abuse of the highest order. Did they become self-critical? "Only 100%." 
Listen in to this gripping session as Sven counsels these two remarkable individuals who are struggling toward a better life filled with good relationships with their own children, their partners, and themselves. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13452030 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3825 5 11 full true Lightning Round XLIX Lightning Round XLIX Recorded live and unrehearsed for the 49th time, Sven takes on tough questions from his online followers. Tons of useful insight and advice here, with questions including: What's the best way to unlock blocked memories? Where did my teen learn to say "You're triggering me?" How can I stop lashing out when I'm stressed? Who is Sven for Sven? And: Why does my girlfriend keep storming out of my house at midnight? All this and much more in Sven's latest Lightning Round. Come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Recorded live and unrehearsed for the 49th time, Sven takes on tough questions from his online followers. Tons of useful insight and advice here, with questions including: What's the best way to unlock blocked memories? Where did my teen learn to say "You're triggering me?" How can I stop lashing out when I'm stressed? Who is Sven for Sven? And: Why does my girlfriend keep storming out of my house at midnight? All this and much more in Sven's latest Lightning Round. Come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13431467 Sun, 20 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3403 5 10 full true What's the Worst That Could Happen? What's the Worst That Could Happen? In two stories of abandonment and guilt, Sven provides some seriously healing counsel. First, Sharon found her estranged fiancé dead in his car, and needlessly blames herself. In the second half of the show, meet Christian, who always knew he didn't want to marry, but gave in anyway, thinking, "What's the worst that could happen?" Both individuals found out. If you'd like to learn how to give yourself permission to live life your way, listen in and join Sven, Sharon, and Christian in this riveting episode. Explicit content.

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]]> In two stories of abandonment and guilt, Sven provides some seriously healing counsel. First, Sharon found her estranged fiancé dead in his car, and needlessly blames herself. In the second half of the show, meet Christian, who always knew he didn't want to marry, but gave in anyway, thinking, "What's the worst that could happen?" Both individuals found out. If you'd like to learn how to give yourself permission to live life your way, listen in and join Sven, Sharon, and Christian in this riveting episode. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13417557 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 4394 5 9 full true Badass Overtime - Sharon and Christian Badass Overtime - Sharon and Christian After the episode "What's the Worst That Could Happen?," Sven got Sharon and Christopher's reactions to their experience on the show.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13417353 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 456 5 8 bonus false Lightning Round XLVIII Lightning Round XLVIII Another recorded session of Sven taking unpredictable online questions fed to him live from 3 different social media platforms. Sven explains the root of his 12-year depression, and tackles topics like narcissism, finding one's purpose, the effects of adoption, the green flags to look for when dating, and much much more. Explicit content.

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]]> Another recorded session of Sven taking unpredictable online questions fed to him live from 3 different social media platforms. Sven explains the root of his 12-year depression, and tackles topics like narcissism, finding one's purpose, the effects of adoption, the green flags to look for when dating, and much much more. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13389043 Sun, 13 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3507 5 7 full true Cheating From Every Painful Angle Cheating From Every Painful Angle Sven's counseling guests in this episode have cheated, been cheated on, had parents that cheated, been abandoned... Amanda wants to hold herself responsible and resolve her feelings, and Faith is just scared that life is passing her by. Both women seek recovery and peace, and Sven helps them look, painfully at times, at the origins and effects of cheating. Far-reaching cheating. Please join us and listen in to these compelling stories and Sven's insightful guidance. And check out the bonus content with Amanda and Faith in Badass Overtime. Explicit content.


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]]> Sven's counseling guests in this episode have cheated, been cheated on, had parents that cheated, been abandoned... Amanda wants to hold herself responsible and resolve her feelings, and Faith is just scared that life is passing her by. Both women seek recovery and peace, and Sven helps them look, painfully at times, at the origins and effects of cheating. Far-reaching cheating. Please join us and listen in to these compelling stories and Sven's insightful guidance. And check out the bonus content with Amanda and Faith in Badass Overtime. Explicit content.


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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13377093 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3606 5 6 full true Badass Overtime - Amanda and Faith Badass Overtime - Amanda and Faith After the show "Cheating From Every Painful Angle," Amanda and Faith share their thoughts with Sven. 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13377066 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 694 5 5 bonus false Lightning Round XLVII Lightning Round XLVII Fearless Sven again takes to social media to field unpredictable questions on tough personal topics: My ex is a narcissist and I've adopted his daughter who is just the same, should I cut myself off from her? How can I erase the memory of an accident that put me in a wheelchair? I apologized, but my son won't talk to me. How do I get over my abusive ex-husband? And lots more. Join us for Lightning Round 47! Explicit content.

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]]> Fearless Sven again takes to social media to field unpredictable questions on tough personal topics: My ex is a narcissist and I've adopted his daughter who is just the same, should I cut myself off from her? How can I erase the memory of an accident that put me in a wheelchair? I apologized, but my son won't talk to me. How do I get over my abusive ex-husband? And lots more. Join us for Lightning Round 47! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13354582 Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3346 5 4 full true It's Your Inner Voice. Listen! It's Your Inner Voice. Listen! Sven does some seriously badass counseling with two women, each struggling to find their inner voice. Rachel is having a crisis of faith. Damaging and sexist messages taught by her parish are blocking her ability to heal from past trauma, including sexual abuse. Sven's deep pastoral knowledge plays an important role in helping Rachel find her free, authentic self. Sven's first guest is Jacqueline, and his heart bleeds "200%" when he learns of her horrible childhood. She felt the responsibility to take care of her mother's emotional needs, but got little or nothing in return. Small wonder she has felt uncomfortable even existing. Listen in to this riveting counseling session, and then check out the Badass Overtime bonus episode to hear the guests' reaction after the show. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven does some seriously badass counseling with two women, each struggling to find their inner voice. Rachel is having a crisis of faith. Damaging and sexist messages taught by her parish are blocking her ability to heal from past trauma, including sexual abuse. Sven's deep pastoral knowledge plays an important role in helping Rachel find her free, authentic self. Sven's first guest is Jacqueline, and his heart bleeds "200%" when he learns of her horrible childhood. She felt the responsibility to take care of her mother's emotional needs, but got little or nothing in return. Small wonder she has felt uncomfortable even existing. Listen in to this riveting counseling session, and then check out the Badass Overtime bonus episode to hear the guests' reaction after the show. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13340386 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 4575 5 3 full true Badass Overtime - Jacqueline and Rachel Badass Overtime - Jacqueline and Rachel Listen in behind-the-scenes as Sven has an interesting chat with his guests after the show "It's Your Inner Voice. Listen!"

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13330194 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 585 5 2 bonus true Lightning Round XLVI Lightning Round XLVI Kicking off Season 5, Sven takes to social media to record this new round of questions from his followers. He never knows what will come up, but he's always ready for anything. In this episode, find out what he thinks about a mother who leaves town -- right when her child is about to undergo brain surgery! Tons of great advice here on relationships (long-distance or otherwise), anxiety about intimacy, narcissistic partners, journaling, and much more. Cool insight here for hot summer days, so please come on in! Explicit content. 

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]]> Kicking off Season 5, Sven takes to social media to record this new round of questions from his followers. He never knows what will come up, but he's always ready for anything. In this episode, find out what he thinks about a mother who leaves town -- right when her child is about to undergo brain surgery! Tons of great advice here on relationships (long-distance or otherwise), anxiety about intimacy, narcissistic partners, journaling, and much more. Cool insight here for hot summer days, so please come on in! Explicit content. 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13272570 Sun, 30 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3150 5 1 full true With Or Without You With Or Without You Meet Phil and Kristi, two very different individuals whose issues have a common root. Sven counsels them to look inside, rather than at the extremely challenging outside forces that debilitate them.  Kristi has suffered through an abusive marriage to a violent narcissist and needs guidance to find a better life for herself and her children. Phil was caught cheating, has a houseful of relatives, and seeks to reconcile with his reluctant wife. For insight and advice, they turn to Badass Counseling. Listen in to see how it goes! And please join us for the Badass Overtime bonus episode with Phil and Kristi to see how they felt after spending some intense time with Sven. Explicit content.

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]]> Meet Phil and Kristi, two very different individuals whose issues have a common root. Sven counsels them to look inside, rather than at the extremely challenging outside forces that debilitate them.  Kristi has suffered through an abusive marriage to a violent narcissist and needs guidance to find a better life for herself and her children. Phil was caught cheating, has a houseful of relatives, and seeks to reconcile with his reluctant wife. For insight and advice, they turn to Badass Counseling. Listen in to see how it goes! And please join us for the Badass Overtime bonus episode with Phil and Kristi to see how they felt after spending some intense time with Sven. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13271306 Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3649 4 26 full true Badass Overtime - Phil and Kristi Badass Overtime - Phil and Kristi After finishing "With or Without You," Sven had a meaningful exchange with his guests. Listen in!

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13268103 Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 411 4 25 bonus true Lightning Round XLV Lightning Round XLV Here's another recorded session of Sven in top form, fielding questions in real time from followers on 3 different social media platforms. Narc issues, mom issues, Ex issues, anger issues, children issues, childhood issues, relationship issues...It's all here, and more, in Sven's 45th Lightning Round. Please join us for great insight, advice, and a few laughs, too! Explicit content.

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]]> Here's another recorded session of Sven in top form, fielding questions in real time from followers on 3 different social media platforms. Narc issues, mom issues, Ex issues, anger issues, children issues, childhood issues, relationship issues...It's all here, and more, in Sven's 45th Lightning Round. Please join us for great insight, advice, and a few laughs, too! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13252150 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2814 4 24 full true Dad Was Good...5% Dad Was Good...5% Meet Rachel, who knows she should leave her relationship with an "aggressive, whiny, and controlling" man, but can't figure out how she got into it. Sven guides her through confronting her family myth and the effect it had on her. When no one in her family keeps a picture of her late father, you can begin to guess what's up. Rachel finds it tough to state the truth, but says, "It's kind of easier with him being gone." Join us for her compelling story, and don't miss Badass Overtime with Rachel to see how she felt after the show. Explicit content.

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]]> Meet Rachel, who knows she should leave her relationship with an "aggressive, whiny, and controlling" man, but can't figure out how she got into it. Sven guides her through confronting her family myth and the effect it had on her. When no one in her family keeps a picture of her late father, you can begin to guess what's up. Rachel finds it tough to state the truth, but says, "It's kind of easier with him being gone." Join us for her compelling story, and don't miss Badass Overtime with Rachel to see how she felt after the show. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13196696 Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3417 4 23 full true Badass Overtime - Rachel Badass Overtime - Rachel After the show, Rachel had the chance to tell Sven how different it felt to talk with him directly vs. listening to him counsel others. Lots to learn here, so please join us for Badass Overtime! Explicit content.

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]]> After the show, Rachel had the chance to tell Sven how different it felt to talk with him directly vs. listening to him counsel others. Lots to learn here, so please join us for Badass Overtime! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13189242 Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 535 4 22 bonus true Lightning Round XLIV Lightning Round XLIV Narcissists! (or, Extreme Takers). Sven offers his in-depth thoughts about narcissists from many angles, including why are they the way they are, why don't they think they're not lying, why do they often abandon their children, and more. Sven is fired up and ready to rock in this recorded session of listener questions and answers, fed to him in real time from social media platforms. Other topics include fixing relationships with children, handling triggers, and dealing with a partner who smokes pot. Always many gems of advice and insight in Lightning Rounds, so come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Narcissists! (or, Extreme Takers). Sven offers his in-depth thoughts about narcissists from many angles, including why are they the way they are, why don't they think they're not lying, why do they often abandon their children, and more. Sven is fired up and ready to rock in this recorded session of listener questions and answers, fed to him in real time from social media platforms. Other topics include fixing relationships with children, handling triggers, and dealing with a partner who smokes pot. Always many gems of advice and insight in Lightning Rounds, so come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13182672 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3327 4 21 full true Raped at 8, Mom's OK With It Raped at 8, Mom's OK With It Tiffany says her mom "broke me," but still hangs on to the feeling that a relationship with her mother would make her feel whole. But Sven points out the hole in her reasoning in this counseling session about the long term effects of a verbally abusive parent. And now, Tiffany must determine how to protect her own children from their grandmother, who hasn't changed a bit. Lots to learn in this episode, so please listen in, and then join Tiffany and Sven after the show in their Badass Overtime. Explicit content.

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]]> Tiffany says her mom "broke me," but still hangs on to the feeling that a relationship with her mother would make her feel whole. But Sven points out the hole in her reasoning in this counseling session about the long term effects of a verbally abusive parent. And now, Tiffany must determine how to protect her own children from their grandmother, who hasn't changed a bit. Lots to learn in this episode, so please listen in, and then join Tiffany and Sven after the show in their Badass Overtime. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13159603 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3346 4 20 full true Badass Overtime - Tiffany Badass Overtime - Tiffany After the show, Tiffany and Sven talked about her experience. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13154565 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 524 4 19 bonus true Lightning Round XLIII Lightning Round XLIII What's the secret to living life effortlessly? How do I build my confidence? I can't get over my ex! How do I deal with a bully at work? Why do I get mad when my peace is disrupted by my kid? Listen as these and other issues are hurled at Sven from his online followers in another live session recorded for this podcast. Sven riffs on taking the direct approach, on swearing, on overcoming fear, and so much more. Sven's 43rd Lightning Round awaits, so come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> What's the secret to living life effortlessly? How do I build my confidence? I can't get over my ex! How do I deal with a bully at work? Why do I get mad when my peace is disrupted by my kid? Listen as these and other issues are hurled at Sven from his online followers in another live session recorded for this podcast. Sven riffs on taking the direct approach, on swearing, on overcoming fear, and so much more. Sven's 43rd Lightning Round awaits, so come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13154196 Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3149 4 18 full true Emotional Rescue Emotional Rescue In one of his most powerful -- and tearful -- counseling sessions, Sven comes to the aid of Sarah, who in her 50's can't understand why she "...can't release the pain." Is it simply because she was adopted? No, Sven goes deep into Sarah's experience with a biological father who wouldn't acknowledge it, neglectful adoptive fathers, and a mother who basically used her only as a tool for getting her own love needs met from others. Grab three hankies and listen in to this fascinating session. And don't forget to check out Badass Overtime with Sarah to hear her collect her thoughts after the show. Explicit content.

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]]> In one of his most powerful -- and tearful -- counseling sessions, Sven comes to the aid of Sarah, who in her 50's can't understand why she "...can't release the pain." Is it simply because she was adopted? No, Sven goes deep into Sarah's experience with a biological father who wouldn't acknowledge it, neglectful adoptive fathers, and a mother who basically used her only as a tool for getting her own love needs met from others. Grab three hankies and listen in to this fascinating session. And don't forget to check out Badass Overtime with Sarah to hear her collect her thoughts after the show. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13147221 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3524 4 17 full true Badass Overtime - Sarah Badass Overtime - Sarah It was a challenging show for Sarah, and she had a chance to reflect with Sven after the taping. Explicit content.

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]]> It was a challenging show for Sarah, and she had a chance to reflect with Sven after the taping. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13120016 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 224 4 16 bonus true Lightning Round XLII Lightning Round XLII Live on tape again and ready for action, Sven takes to multiple social media platforms to field questions from his followers. Like to know exactly how narcissists destroy relationships? How to flush out the pain of attachment issues, or spiraling, or trauma bonds, or even dealing with the death of a child? Please join us for these and many other topics here in Sven's 42nd Lightning Round! Explicit content. 

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]]> Live on tape again and ready for action, Sven takes to multiple social media platforms to field questions from his followers. Like to know exactly how narcissists destroy relationships? How to flush out the pain of attachment issues, or spiraling, or trauma bonds, or even dealing with the death of a child? Please join us for these and many other topics here in Sven's 42nd Lightning Round! Explicit content. 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13117479 Sun, 02 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3013 4 15 full true How to Overcome a Generational Curse How to Overcome a Generational Curse William is a great dad. But he fears losing his marriage and the three children he dearly loves. He desperately wants to give his kids a different life than he suffered through. As a small child, his mother would storm out of the house because he didn’t clean his room. He was afraid of talking to his drug-addicted father for fear of saying the wrong thing. Sven knows the effect of such horribly damaging messages on a child. William has some serious healing to do, and Sven’s unvarnished truths help William to understand his past and guide him to a better life. Explicit content.

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]]> William is a great dad. But he fears losing his marriage and the three children he dearly loves. He desperately wants to give his kids a different life than he suffered through. As a small child, his mother would storm out of the house because he didn’t clean his room. He was afraid of talking to his drug-addicted father for fear of saying the wrong thing. Sven knows the effect of such horribly damaging messages on a child. William has some serious healing to do, and Sven’s unvarnished truths help William to understand his past and guide him to a better life. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13115840 Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3171 4 14 full true Badass Overtime - William Badass Overtime - William After the show, Sven had a heart-to-heart talk with William. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13109361 Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 300 4 13 bonus true Lightning Round XLI Lightning Round XLI A reminder that Sven's Lightning Rounds are recorded live, with Sven taking questions in real time from different social media sites. Each show takes different twists and turns, sometimes very serious, sometimes lighthearted. In this episode, tons of dating and relationship advice, questions about open marriages, survivors of domestic violence, and even dealing with the death of a pet. Please come on in and join us for Sven's 41st Lightning Round! Explicit content.

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]]> A reminder that Sven's Lightning Rounds are recorded live, with Sven taking questions in real time from different social media sites. Each show takes different twists and turns, sometimes very serious, sometimes lighthearted. In this episode, tons of dating and relationship advice, questions about open marriages, survivors of domestic violence, and even dealing with the death of a pet. Please come on in and join us for Sven's 41st Lightning Round! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13096128 Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3223 4 12 full true A Nuclear Family A Nuclear Family Christa describes her childhood as "World War III." But who was the aggressor? Sven helps Christa blow up the falsehood of her family's myth that the parents were great and the kids were bad. All she wanted was a Dad, but he was always absent, and Mom was cruel and abusive. Christa makes dramatic progress in discovering the root of her pain in this hopeful, illuminating episode. Explicit content.  

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]]> Christa describes her childhood as "World War III." But who was the aggressor? Sven helps Christa blow up the falsehood of her family's myth that the parents were great and the kids were bad. All she wanted was a Dad, but he was always absent, and Mom was cruel and abusive. Christa makes dramatic progress in discovering the root of her pain in this hopeful, illuminating episode. Explicit content.  

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13079211 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3462 4 11 full true Lightning Round XL Lightning Round XL Sven takes to social media again, recorded live and unrehearsed, to field questions from his followers. Tons of great relationship advice in this episode, including: Are all men unhealed monsters? Is brutal honesty ok? What do you do with a man who's always trying but not doing? How do I stop overthinking? Why are men so afraid to open up? And much more! Come on in for Lightning Round 40! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven takes to social media again, recorded live and unrehearsed, to field questions from his followers. Tons of great relationship advice in this episode, including: Are all men unhealed monsters? Is brutal honesty ok? What do you do with a man who's always trying but not doing? How do I stop overthinking? Why are men so afraid to open up? And much more! Come on in for Lightning Round 40! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13045920 Sun, 18 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2958 4 10 full true Waiting In Vain Waiting In Vain Sven's guest Steve feels lost. A veteran who has spent his whole life in service to others, Steve shares custody of a physically handicapped son, worries about his ill mother on the other side of the country, and holds onto the vain hope of reuniting with his ex-wife. Sven helps Steve understand his struggles, and provides insight into how to get unstuck. Explicit content.
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]]> Sven's guest Steve feels lost. A veteran who has spent his whole life in service to others, Steve shares custody of a physically handicapped son, worries about his ill mother on the other side of the country, and holds onto the vain hope of reuniting with his ex-wife. Sven helps Steve understand his struggles, and provides insight into how to get unstuck. Explicit content.
And please  join us for the Badass Overtime bonus content with Steve to hear his post-show reaction and Sven's final words of advice.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13030548 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3441 4 9 full true Badass Overtime - Steve Badass Overtime - Steve After "Waiting In Vain," Steve still searched for answers. Sven provided support and helpful final thoughts. Explicit content.

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]]> After "Waiting In Vain," Steve still searched for answers. Sven provided support and helpful final thoughts. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13030496 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 307 4 8 bonus true Lightning Round XXXIX Lightning Round XXXIX Sven again takes to live social media platforms to record this fast-paced episode. Is your partner becoming more like their narcissist parent? Can't stop taking an abuser back? Trouble standing up for yourself? Looking for solid advice on dating? Wondering what was Sven's own turning point? You'll find the answers to these and much more here in Lightning Round 39! Explicit content. 

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]]> Sven again takes to live social media platforms to record this fast-paced episode. Is your partner becoming more like their narcissist parent? Can't stop taking an abuser back? Trouble standing up for yourself? Looking for solid advice on dating? Wondering what was Sven's own turning point? You'll find the answers to these and much more here in Lightning Round 39! Explicit content. 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-13012071 Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3137 4 7 full true Your Mother or Your Life! Your Mother or Your Life! Buckle up and meet Nick. He feels he's becoming a narcissist, filled with justified rage toward his parents, totally stuck in life and in danger of destroying his marriage. Sven has to work hard to pull out Nick's honest feelings and get him on the right path. When your father won't support or protect you and sends you to his abusive mother, and your own mother is a therapist who does nothing but harm you, it's no wonder you can't get past the pain. Sven goes full badass on Nick to shock him into helping himself toward a much better life. Explicit content. And be sure to join us for "Badass Overtime - Nick" for insightful post-show thoughts.

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]]> Buckle up and meet Nick. He feels he's becoming a narcissist, filled with justified rage toward his parents, totally stuck in life and in danger of destroying his marriage. Sven has to work hard to pull out Nick's honest feelings and get him on the right path. When your father won't support or protect you and sends you to his abusive mother, and your own mother is a therapist who does nothing but harm you, it's no wonder you can't get past the pain. Sven goes full badass on Nick to shock him into helping himself toward a much better life. Explicit content. And be sure to join us for "Badass Overtime - Nick" for insightful post-show thoughts.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12995802 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 4525 4 6 full true Badass Overtime - Nick Badass Overtime - Nick After finishing the challenging counseling session with Nick, Sven and Rob shared their thoughts about the episode.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12995684 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 478 4 5 bonus false Lightning Round XXXVIII Lightning Round XXXVIII Dealing with pain? Feeling apathetic? Check out this recorded session with Sven online and unrehearsed, answering followers' questions on 3 different platforms at once. The Badass Counseling method is front and center as Sven advises listeners to use all the questions as journaling prompts to help and heal. As always, tons of great advice, unvarnished and right to the point. Please join us for Lightning Round 38! Explicit content.

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]]> Dealing with pain? Feeling apathetic? Check out this recorded session with Sven online and unrehearsed, answering followers' questions on 3 different platforms at once. The Badass Counseling method is front and center as Sven advises listeners to use all the questions as journaling prompts to help and heal. As always, tons of great advice, unvarnished and right to the point. Please join us for Lightning Round 38! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12960867 Sun, 04 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3385 4 4 full true Trauma Bond? Love Yourself First. Trauma Bond? Love Yourself First. Poignant life lessons emerge from Sven's counseling session with two remarkable women who suffered trauma, feel trapped in relationships, and are fearful of the resulting effect on their children. Sven explains that setting the right example means loving on yourself first, and taking action. Sven's guests, Erica and Kim, have some great insight for each other, and realize they should listen to their own advice. Join us for this fascinating and illuminating session! Explicit content.

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]]> Poignant life lessons emerge from Sven's counseling session with two remarkable women who suffered trauma, feel trapped in relationships, and are fearful of the resulting effect on their children. Sven explains that setting the right example means loving on yourself first, and taking action. Sven's guests, Erica and Kim, have some great insight for each other, and realize they should listen to their own advice. Join us for this fascinating and illuminating session! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12948977 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 4147 4 3 full true Badass Overtime - Kim Badass Overtime - Kim After the show, Kim continued her talk with Sven. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12945502 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 328 4 2 bonus true Lightning Round XXXVII Lightning Round XXXVII In another fast-paced recorded session, Sven takes online questions from several different platforms. Listeners bring the pain, and Sven explains how pain can be a beautiful thing, bringing balm to the soul when you learn how to get past the hurt and move on to a lighter, happier life. Sven also explains his approach to soul counseling, and how it differs from conventional therapy. Tons of helpful stuff in this episode, so come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> In another fast-paced recorded session, Sven takes online questions from several different platforms. Listeners bring the pain, and Sven explains how pain can be a beautiful thing, bringing balm to the soul when you learn how to get past the hurt and move on to a lighter, happier life. Sven also explains his approach to soul counseling, and how it differs from conventional therapy. Tons of helpful stuff in this episode, so come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12928759 Sun, 28 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2802 4 1 full true Breaking Up Is Hard To Do Breaking Up Is Hard To Do Sven counsels Walker, who feels broken and unable to find relief after his 18-month relationship failed. Deception and suspicion figure prominently into his story. Sven helps Walker find the root of his pain, and provides some helpful insight on finding the right relationships, and avoiding -- and getting over -- the wrong ones. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven counsels Walker, who feels broken and unable to find relief after his 18-month relationship failed. Deception and suspicion figure prominently into his story. Sven helps Walker find the root of his pain, and provides some helpful insight on finding the right relationships, and avoiding -- and getting over -- the wrong ones. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12916630 Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3195 3 26 full true Badass Overtime - Walker Badass Overtime - Walker After finishing "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do," we checked in with Walker. Explicit content.

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]]> After finishing "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do," we checked in with Walker. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12916615 Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 126 3 25 bonus true Lightning Round XXXVI Lightning Round XXXVI Relationship issues? Parental issues? Dealing with a functioning alcoholic? Wondering if you're in a karmic loop (or if there is such a thing)? You've come to the right place! Join Sven in another recorded session as he handles all these and other issues as presented in real time by his online followers. Welcome to Sven's 36th Lightning Round! Explicit content.

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]]> Relationship issues? Parental issues? Dealing with a functioning alcoholic? Wondering if you're in a karmic loop (or if there is such a thing)? You've come to the right place! Join Sven in another recorded session as he handles all these and other issues as presented in real time by his online followers. Welcome to Sven's 36th Lightning Round! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12831602 Sun, 21 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2288 3 24 full true Breakup Breaking News! Breakup Breaking News! This episode starts with sex and religion, but quickly becomes a breakup story in real time! Sven counsels Chris, who has issues with her boyfriend's issues. There's news from the night before she appears on the show, and up-to-the-minute texting updates during the taping. Join us for an uplifting episode filled with laughter and tears. And check out the Badass Overtime bonus episode with Chris for more behind-the-scenes insight. Explicit content.

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]]> This episode starts with sex and religion, but quickly becomes a breakup story in real time! Sven counsels Chris, who has issues with her boyfriend's issues. There's news from the night before she appears on the show, and up-to-the-minute texting updates during the taping. Join us for an uplifting episode filled with laughter and tears. And check out the Badass Overtime bonus episode with Chris for more behind-the-scenes insight. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12824627 Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3400 3 23 full true Badass Overtime - Chris Badass Overtime - Chris After "Breakup Breaking News," Sven and Rob talked with Chris about her experience. 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12822476 Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 413 3 22 bonus true Lightning Round XXXV Lightning Round XXXV Relationship issues dominate this recorded edition of Sven's online adventures as he again fields whatever questions his followers throw at him. Both Sven and Rob are taken aback by a woman who asks how to handle her boyfriend's emotional and sexual relationship with...well, join us and find out! Great insight and great advice are here for the taking in Lightning Round 35, so come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Relationship issues dominate this recorded edition of Sven's online adventures as he again fields whatever questions his followers throw at him. Both Sven and Rob are taken aback by a woman who asks how to handle her boyfriend's emotional and sexual relationship with...well, join us and find out! Great insight and great advice are here for the taking in Lightning Round 35, so come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12816168 Sun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2896 3 21 full true Born Into Shame, and Worse Born Into Shame, and Worse Sven counsels Christian, born out of wedlock, abandoned by her mother, and raised by an abusive grandmother. Christian feels she suffered "the trifecta" of bad messages: unwanted, not good enough, and feelings that don't matter. No anger was allowed in her upbringing, so she had no outlet for dealing with unrelenting pain at the hands of her grandmother, her biological mother, and a cruel sister. A grandfather -- with a hook, literally and figuratively -- occasionally figured in. Small wonder that with her identity stripped from her, she's in a constant state of survival mode. Sven helps her unwind and understand her sadness, and find some paths to peace and fulfillment. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven counsels Christian, born out of wedlock, abandoned by her mother, and raised by an abusive grandmother. Christian feels she suffered "the trifecta" of bad messages: unwanted, not good enough, and feelings that don't matter. No anger was allowed in her upbringing, so she had no outlet for dealing with unrelenting pain at the hands of her grandmother, her biological mother, and a cruel sister. A grandfather -- with a hook, literally and figuratively -- occasionally figured in. Small wonder that with her identity stripped from her, she's in a constant state of survival mode. Sven helps her unwind and understand her sadness, and find some paths to peace and fulfillment. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12809846 Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3799 3 20 full true Badass Overtime - Christian Badass Overtime - Christian Sven takes a few minutes after the show to chat with his guest.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12809735 Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 280 3 19 bonus true Lightning Round XXXIV Lightning Round XXXIV Sven takes online questions on heavy topics including:

  • How do I stop overthinking?
  • Why do I keep attracting narcissists?
  • Why do I keep procrastinating?
  • Can I end a relationship without any conversation?

Don't procrastinate!  (And find out why Sven believes there's no such thing!) Come on in and join us for another fast-paced lightning round. Explicit Content.

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]]> Sven takes online questions on heavy topics including:

  • How do I stop overthinking?
  • Why do I keep attracting narcissists?
  • Why do I keep procrastinating?
  • Can I end a relationship without any conversation?

Don't procrastinate!  (And find out why Sven believes there's no such thing!) Come on in and join us for another fast-paced lightning round. Explicit Content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12787549 Sun, 07 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3330 3 18 full true Messages From Narc Mom and Violent Dad Messages From Narc Mom and Violent Dad Sven holds a group session with Shannon and Teddy, both with horror stories of abuse from parents, medical providers, and others. Dead or alive, how much do your parents' messages affect your life? Can you ever be the real you? What if people = pain? What if your father punches you in the face for bad grades in middle school? Sven helps Shannon and Teddy deal with these questions, face their feelings, and find a way forward. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven holds a group session with Shannon and Teddy, both with horror stories of abuse from parents, medical providers, and others. Dead or alive, how much do your parents' messages affect your life? Can you ever be the real you? What if people = pain? What if your father punches you in the face for bad grades in middle school? Sven helps Shannon and Teddy deal with these questions, face their feelings, and find a way forward. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12770237 Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 4131 3 17 full true Badass Overtime - Shannon and Teddy Badass Overtime - Shannon and Teddy After finishing "Messages From Narc Mom and Violent Dad," Sven talked with his two guests. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12770195 Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 419 3 16 bonus true Lightning Round XXXIII Lightning Round XXXIII All aboard for another chance to hear Sven field questions from his online followers! Feelings are like trains passing through, he explains, in response to a question about how to let go of hate. Themes of narcissism, forgiveness, and relationship issues all get the Sven treatment in this latest Lightning Round. Join the journey! Explicit content.

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]]> All aboard for another chance to hear Sven field questions from his online followers! Feelings are like trains passing through, he explains, in response to a question about how to let go of hate. Themes of narcissism, forgiveness, and relationship issues all get the Sven treatment in this latest Lightning Round. Join the journey! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12745725 Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2845 3 15 full true Badass Overtime Badass Overtime Go behind the scenes! After the show, Sven took a few minutes to chat with his guests Ryan and Elodie.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12732610 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 257 3 14 bonus false Shattered Dreams, Shattered Life Shattered Dreams, Shattered Life Sven helps two individuals in crisis put the pieces of their lives back together. Drawing on his personal experience, Sven counsels Ryan that he can pursue his dreams while still supporting his family. Should he devote his life to his kids, or set an example for them by pursuing his dreams? Sven's second client is Elodie, who thinks so little of herself that she writes "i" instead of "I." The reason becomes clear when she relates the story of her painfully -- emotionally and physically -- abusive childhood. Join Sven in session as he soothes the soul for his clients, and you! Explicit language.

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]]> Sven helps two individuals in crisis put the pieces of their lives back together. Drawing on his personal experience, Sven counsels Ryan that he can pursue his dreams while still supporting his family. Should he devote his life to his kids, or set an example for them by pursuing his dreams? Sven's second client is Elodie, who thinks so little of herself that she writes "i" instead of "I." The reason becomes clear when she relates the story of her painfully -- emotionally and physically -- abusive childhood. Join Sven in session as he soothes the soul for his clients, and you! Explicit language.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12712281 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 4464 3 14 full true Lightning Round XXXII Lightning Round XXXII Tons of great advice on relationships, pain in many different forms, online dating, trusting your gut, and much more. In this recorded session, Sven takes live online questions from three different platforms and responds with his trademark honesty, insight, and, as always, the direct approach! Be careful, or take your time -- which should you say to your kids? Take some quality time with Sven and find out all this and more, in Lightning Round XXXII. Explicit content.

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]]> Tons of great advice on relationships, pain in many different forms, online dating, trusting your gut, and much more. In this recorded session, Sven takes live online questions from three different platforms and responds with his trademark honesty, insight, and, as always, the direct approach! Be careful, or take your time -- which should you say to your kids? Take some quality time with Sven and find out all this and more, in Lightning Round XXXII. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12698913 Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3220 3 13 full true I'm Just Dad's ATM I'm Just Dad's ATM In this intense counseling session, Sean says, "I don't know who I am." His  parents abandoned him as a child, leaving him feeling worthless and unwanted. And now, his father is back needing a loan to pay his property tax. Sean helps him out -- only to find himself locked out of the house. Still looking for love, acceptance, and an apology from his father, Sean learns from Sven to look inside instead. Sean discovers what he really needs, and doesn't need, to feel alive. Explicit content.

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]]> In this intense counseling session, Sean says, "I don't know who I am." His  parents abandoned him as a child, leaving him feeling worthless and unwanted. And now, his father is back needing a loan to pay his property tax. Sean helps him out -- only to find himself locked out of the house. Still looking for love, acceptance, and an apology from his father, Sean learns from Sven to look inside instead. Sean discovers what he really needs, and doesn't need, to feel alive. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12659961 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3074 3 12 full true Lightning Round XXXI Lightning Round XXXI It's Sven unleashed again, tackling his followers' online questions right as they come at him. Lots of insight about feelings, and how they influence all our actions. Feelings about cheating and its aftermath, feelings of being addicted to depression, feelings about finding it hard to stay away from a narcissist in a past relationship...it's all here, and more. Spring into Lightning Round XXXI! Explicit content.

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]]> It's Sven unleashed again, tackling his followers' online questions right as they come at him. Lots of insight about feelings, and how they influence all our actions. Feelings about cheating and its aftermath, feelings of being addicted to depression, feelings about finding it hard to stay away from a narcissist in a past relationship...it's all here, and more. Spring into Lightning Round XXXI! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12652581 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3107 3 11 full true No Voice, No Life No Voice, No Life Sven helps two women in very different circumstances find their authentic voices. Jess is unhappy and stuck, and feels like "a small human." Sven connects this feeling to her childhood, living in constant fear of an explosive father. Faith feels she can't help her 23-year-old son in a classic "failure to launch" situation. A drill sergeant step father figures in, as Sven points out that the son's voice was stolen from him. Did Faith have a similar experience herself and pass it on? Join Sven in session for some interesting truths that may well resonate with you. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven helps two women in very different circumstances find their authentic voices. Jess is unhappy and stuck, and feels like "a small human." Sven connects this feeling to her childhood, living in constant fear of an explosive father. Faith feels she can't help her 23-year-old son in a classic "failure to launch" situation. A drill sergeant step father figures in, as Sven points out that the son's voice was stolen from him. Did Faith have a similar experience herself and pass it on? Join Sven in session for some interesting truths that may well resonate with you. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12640575 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3606 3 10 full true Lightning Round XXX Lightning Round XXX Sven takes to three different social media platforms to record this episode featuring the usual array of unpredictable and provocative questions. For example: How do I trust my intuition after I spent 28 years with a narcissist and didn't know it? Hear great insight and advice on topics like getting your children, or your spouse, or your toxic family to open up when they don't want to. Wondering how to get over someone or something? Should you leave a marriage when there are small children involved? Join us for Sven's 30th Lightning Round! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven takes to three different social media platforms to record this episode featuring the usual array of unpredictable and provocative questions. For example: How do I trust my intuition after I spent 28 years with a narcissist and didn't know it? Hear great insight and advice on topics like getting your children, or your spouse, or your toxic family to open up when they don't want to. Wondering how to get over someone or something? Should you leave a marriage when there are small children involved? Join us for Sven's 30th Lightning Round! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12587118 Sun, 09 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3114 3 9 full true Just What They Want Me To Be Just What They Want Me To Be If you live your life doing only what others want you to do, what could possibly go wrong?! Sven counsels Beth, who says she's "...such a mess and I feel like a worthless human." With all her needed parental attention lost to her sister, Beth has filled the void with an abusive failed marriage, and cheating into a relationship that she says has destroyed her inside. Sven provides a roadmap to clarity and an authentic life. Through her laughter and tears, experience Beth's shock of revelation, and hope. Explicit content.

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]]> If you live your life doing only what others want you to do, what could possibly go wrong?! Sven counsels Beth, who says she's "...such a mess and I feel like a worthless human." With all her needed parental attention lost to her sister, Beth has filled the void with an abusive failed marriage, and cheating into a relationship that she says has destroyed her inside. Sven provides a roadmap to clarity and an authentic life. Through her laughter and tears, experience Beth's shock of revelation, and hope. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12574037 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3703 3 8 full true Lightning Round XXIX Lightning Round XXIX Sven puts everything he's got into answering his online followers' questions in another fast-paced recorded session. Feel the need to heal your parenting? Heal thoughts about your past? Heal your relationship with a sibling (or not)? Or maybe you're in a 3-person relationship; you're part of this show too. Buckle up and join us for Sven's no-nonsense insight and advice right here in Lightning Round XXIX. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven puts everything he's got into answering his online followers' questions in another fast-paced recorded session. Feel the need to heal your parenting? Heal thoughts about your past? Heal your relationship with a sibling (or not)? Or maybe you're in a 3-person relationship; you're part of this show too. Buckle up and join us for Sven's no-nonsense insight and advice right here in Lightning Round XXIX. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12558827 Sun, 02 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2976 3 7 full true Death Be Not Proud Death Be Not Proud http://988lifeline.org  for a 24/7 free and confidential suicide and crisis lifeline.
http://thehotline.org  for The National Domestic Violence Hotline.

The threat of suicide links Sven's two guests in this dramatic episode. Kim feels she has lost just about everything--including the child she raised--and finds that others are dismissive of her cries for help. Lisa's brother has bullied her throughout her life, but their parents have supported him because they fear his suicide. Sven poses the question: Who's more at fault, one who abuses, or one who lets it happen? Experience the revelations and the hopefulness as Sven guides his guests through facing their heartbreaking traumas in this ultimately uplifting episode. Explicit content.

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http://thehotline.org  for The National Domestic Violence Hotline.

The threat of suicide links Sven's two guests in this dramatic episode. Kim feels she has lost just about everything--including the child she raised--and finds that others are dismissive of her cries for help. Lisa's brother has bullied her throughout her life, but their parents have supported him because they fear his suicide. Sven poses the question: Who's more at fault, one who abuses, or one who lets it happen? Experience the revelations and the hopefulness as Sven guides his guests through facing their heartbreaking traumas in this ultimately uplifting episode. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12533422 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3524 3 6 full true Lightning Round XXVIII Lightning Round XXVIII Read the energy! The indication of who you are is what energizes you. That's the kind of advice you'll hear in this edition of Sven's lightning rounds, a recorded session in which he fields online questions from his followers. Expect unpredictable questions and Sven's predictably insightful and passionate answers. Extreme giver? Extreme taker? Your partner doesn't listen? There's something for everyone right here in Lightning Round XXVIII. Explicit content.

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]]> Read the energy! The indication of who you are is what energizes you. That's the kind of advice you'll hear in this edition of Sven's lightning rounds, a recorded session in which he fields online questions from his followers. Expect unpredictable questions and Sven's predictably insightful and passionate answers. Extreme giver? Extreme taker? Your partner doesn't listen? There's something for everyone right here in Lightning Round XXVIII. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12510236 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2611 3 5 full true Narcissist! Both Sides Now! Narcissist! Both Sides Now! Arguably the most gripping of Sven's podcasts. To the same session, he welcomes two strangers: a self-proclaimed narcissist and the victim of a brutal life at the hands of one. In harrowing detail hear how their earliest experiences led them to untold misery, then greater understanding. Sven works hard with both guests - Dustin, a narcissist who was shocked into self-realization and is now determined to salvage his life, his marriage, and his relationship with his son. Then experience the moment when Dustin breaks down and apologizes to Amanda, the victim of the same kind of cruel behavior he's determined to change. Trigger warning, and explicit content.

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]]> Arguably the most gripping of Sven's podcasts. To the same session, he welcomes two strangers: a self-proclaimed narcissist and the victim of a brutal life at the hands of one. In harrowing detail hear how their earliest experiences led them to untold misery, then greater understanding. Sven works hard with both guests - Dustin, a narcissist who was shocked into self-realization and is now determined to salvage his life, his marriage, and his relationship with his son. Then experience the moment when Dustin breaks down and apologizes to Amanda, the victim of the same kind of cruel behavior he's determined to change. Trigger warning, and explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12494602 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 4214 3 4 full true Lightning Round XVII Lightning Round XVII Sven again takes on his online followers' questions in this Lightning Round. Wondering what good parenting looks like? Feeling competition with your ex to find new love? What does it mean to follow your energy? Dealing with the silent treatment? Not sure if you should get a cat? You've come to the right place for all this, and much more. Come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven again takes on his online followers' questions in this Lightning Round. Wondering what good parenting looks like? Feeling competition with your ex to find new love? What does it mean to follow your energy? Dealing with the silent treatment? Not sure if you should get a cat? You've come to the right place for all this, and much more. Come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12466575 Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3047 3 3 full true Back From the Abyss Back From the Abyss Note: Trigger warning. 
Meet Rebecca, who has spent most of her life running from a "...dark black void," the result of an almost unbelievably harrowing childhood and parents who were abusive in the extreme. Sexually assaulted at age 10, mom blames her, drops the charges, and then beats her, and that's only one small part of her story. Regaining a successful life in her 40s, Rebecca struggles with feelings of both hate and love while working to flush out her pain. She wonders, "Who am I?" Join Sven in session for this heartbreaking yet hopeful session. Explicit content. 

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Meet Rebecca, who has spent most of her life running from a "...dark black void," the result of an almost unbelievably harrowing childhood and parents who were abusive in the extreme. Sexually assaulted at age 10, mom blames her, drops the charges, and then beats her, and that's only one small part of her story. Regaining a successful life in her 40s, Rebecca struggles with feelings of both hate and love while working to flush out her pain. She wonders, "Who am I?" Join Sven in session for this heartbreaking yet hopeful session. Explicit content. 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12423546 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3526 3 2 full true Lightning Round XXVI Lightning Round XXVI Sven kicks off Season 3 with a Lightning Round all about releasing the pain. Responding to more than a dozen questions about everything from loss of trust to loss of a child, Sven brings the calm with insightful advice and understanding. Feeling the need to feel lighter? Join us for Lightning Round XXVI! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven kicks off Season 3 with a Lightning Round all about releasing the pain. Responding to more than a dozen questions about everything from loss of trust to loss of a child, Sven brings the calm with insightful advice and understanding. Feeling the need to feel lighter? Join us for Lightning Round XXVI! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12408890 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2695 3 1 full true My Mother, My Self My Mother, My Self Sven counsels a young woman from South Africa who can't seem to break out of a pattern of bad relationships. After allowing that she bases her decisions primarily on the opinions of her mother and others, Sven helps her see a better path forward. It's the fundamental life question, he says, of living a life of fear vs. living a life of trust. 

Sometimes feel that you're living a life of just pleasing others? Tons of good advice in this episode. Come and sit in on this Badass Counseling session! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven counsels a young woman from South Africa who can't seem to break out of a pattern of bad relationships. After allowing that she bases her decisions primarily on the opinions of her mother and others, Sven helps her see a better path forward. It's the fundamental life question, he says, of living a life of fear vs. living a life of trust. 

Sometimes feel that you're living a life of just pleasing others? Tons of good advice in this episode. Come and sit in on this Badass Counseling session! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12401149 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3102 2 26 full true Lightning Round XXV Lightning Round XXV It's Sven's 25th Lightning Round, answering his followers' online questions right as they come at him. Listen for detailed insight on dealing with extreme takers (and being an extreme giver), tips on effective journaling, relationship red flags, a poignant question concerning an age difference, and more.
It's OK to obsess about a podcast like this one! So join us for Lightning Round XXV. Explicit content.

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]]> It's Sven's 25th Lightning Round, answering his followers' online questions right as they come at him. Listen for detailed insight on dealing with extreme takers (and being an extreme giver), tips on effective journaling, relationship red flags, a poignant question concerning an age difference, and more.
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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12370532 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2611 2 25 full true Two Unique Challenges Two Unique Challenges Sven works with two women with very different issues, and some striking details. Kimberly found out she was living with a cheater in ways you have to hear to believe. Oh, and he wants to bring home the sister of one of his ex-girlfriends because "she's a cool girl" -- with a provocative profession. Kimberly needs Sven's help to make a move. 
Angie suffers from chronic injuries that make her question her identity as she strives to recapture her former life, and the profession she loves. Listen for the reveal of her former occupation. 
Join Sven as he helps these women to adapt to adversity and learn the benefits derived from surviving life's inevitable challenges. Explicit content. 

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]]> Sven works with two women with very different issues, and some striking details. Kimberly found out she was living with a cheater in ways you have to hear to believe. Oh, and he wants to bring home the sister of one of his ex-girlfriends because "she's a cool girl" -- with a provocative profession. Kimberly needs Sven's help to make a move. 
Angie suffers from chronic injuries that make her question her identity as she strives to recapture her former life, and the profession she loves. Listen for the reveal of her former occupation. 
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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12332286 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3384 2 24 full true Lightning Round XXIV Lightning Round XXIV More of Sven's unrehearsed responses to online followers' questions right as they come in. Listen for tons of insight on journaling, relationships gone bad, reliving trauma, choosing a therapist, and much more. Come on in for Lightning Round XXIV! Explicit content.

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]]> More of Sven's unrehearsed responses to online followers' questions right as they come in. Listen for tons of insight on journaling, relationships gone bad, reliving trauma, choosing a therapist, and much more. Come on in for Lightning Round XXIV! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12312588 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2843 2 23 full true The Kids Are All Right The Kids Are All Right In this counseling episode, Sven works with two different clients whose lives are dramatically influenced by their children. Devin faces an inevitable divorce but doesn't want her teenage son to blame her for it. Richie lost a son in a drunk driving accident and fears losing his other son, perhaps literally, dealing with a divorce and many other recent deaths in the family. Sven helps Devin understand the reality of her situation, and counsels Richie that a different approach to parenting provides his best hope. Join Sven and his clients in-session for this ultimately uplifting, instructive episode on the heartaches and joys of parenting. Explicit content. 

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]]> In this counseling episode, Sven works with two different clients whose lives are dramatically influenced by their children. Devin faces an inevitable divorce but doesn't want her teenage son to blame her for it. Richie lost a son in a drunk driving accident and fears losing his other son, perhaps literally, dealing with a divorce and many other recent deaths in the family. Sven helps Devin understand the reality of her situation, and counsels Richie that a different approach to parenting provides his best hope. Join Sven and his clients in-session for this ultimately uplifting, instructive episode on the heartaches and joys of parenting. Explicit content. 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12293538 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 5360 2 22 full true Lightning Round XXIII Lightning Round XXIII Taped the day before Valentine's Day, love is in the air (and often gone with the wind) during this Lightning Round. Sven's suggested topic is breakups, and several poignant questions quickly follow. The Badass direct approach is in high gear, so please join us for Lightning Round XXIII! Explicit content.

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]]> Taped the day before Valentine's Day, love is in the air (and often gone with the wind) during this Lightning Round. Sven's suggested topic is breakups, and several poignant questions quickly follow. The Badass direct approach is in high gear, so please join us for Lightning Round XXIII! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12268739 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3334 2 21 full true Beaten, Not Defeated Beaten, Not Defeated In this dramatic counseling session, Sven works with two individuals who have suffered with emotional and physical abuse in the extreme. Garrison feels torn and lost, caught between cruel old messages and his desire for an authentic life. Jennifer survived an incredibly painful childhood filled with betrayal and abandonment, knows what she needs to do to break free, but feels sickened by the thought of confronting her feelings of past trauma. Join Sven in session for the tears, insight, and hope. Explicit content.

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]]> In this dramatic counseling session, Sven works with two individuals who have suffered with emotional and physical abuse in the extreme. Garrison feels torn and lost, caught between cruel old messages and his desire for an authentic life. Jennifer survived an incredibly painful childhood filled with betrayal and abandonment, knows what she needs to do to break free, but feels sickened by the thought of confronting her feelings of past trauma. Join Sven in session for the tears, insight, and hope. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12254512 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 4783 2 20 full true Lightning Round XXII Lightning Round XXII Sven ventures outside into the cold to answer his followers' online questions. Listen for advice on grieving after a breakup, what to do when your parents pressure you to get married, guiding an unemployed child who asks for money, and more. Sven also gives his views on the transformative power of music. Bundle up, take the chill off,  and join us for Lightning Round XXII! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven ventures outside into the cold to answer his followers' online questions. Listen for advice on grieving after a breakup, what to do when your parents pressure you to get married, guiding an unemployed child who asks for money, and more. Sven also gives his views on the transformative power of music. Bundle up, take the chill off,  and join us for Lightning Round XXII! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12214304 Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3280 2 19 full true Oh Brother! A Horror Story Oh Brother! A Horror Story Sven counsels a client with a particularly tragic story. Struggling with the will to exist, she recalls a childhood with alcoholic, abusive parents. And...her brother was worse. Emotional, physical, and sexual abuse all impact her incredible story. Why has she now reached the darkest depression of her life? Sven helps her to understand, and find the tools she needs to recapture her authentic, optimistic life. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven counsels a client with a particularly tragic story. Struggling with the will to exist, she recalls a childhood with alcoholic, abusive parents. And...her brother was worse. Emotional, physical, and sexual abuse all impact her incredible story. Why has she now reached the darkest depression of her life? Sven helps her to understand, and find the tools she needs to recapture her authentic, optimistic life. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12196158 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3692 2 18 full true Lightning Round XXI Lightning Round XXI Finding it hard to deal with lost love? Wondering what Sven means when he says "Flush"? Feel like you're living for everyone but yourself? Wondering how best to repair your relationship with your kids? Sven tackles these questions and much more, with keen insight and no-nonsense advice, in his latest Lightning Round. Explicit content.

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]]> Finding it hard to deal with lost love? Wondering what Sven means when he says "Flush"? Feel like you're living for everyone but yourself? Wondering how best to repair your relationship with your kids? Sven tackles these questions and much more, with keen insight and no-nonsense advice, in his latest Lightning Round. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12180417 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3199 2 17 full true The Mothers of All Struggles The Mothers of All Struggles Generational trauma in the extreme! Buckle up for Sven's group therapy session with two women whose struggles with their mothers are almost beyond belief. Lenna suffered a terrible accident at age 4 and has felt depressed and suicidal for most of her life. Dionne has discovered that her entire family story was a lie. Yes, mother plays the central role in both cases. Listen for stories of revenge, neglect, abuse, police action, forced drugging, and more. Sven's compassion and insight prove invaluable to both women, and they in turn support each other in this impactful episode. Explicit content.  

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]]> Generational trauma in the extreme! Buckle up for Sven's group therapy session with two women whose struggles with their mothers are almost beyond belief. Lenna suffered a terrible accident at age 4 and has felt depressed and suicidal for most of her life. Dionne has discovered that her entire family story was a lie. Yes, mother plays the central role in both cases. Listen for stories of revenge, neglect, abuse, police action, forced drugging, and more. Sven's compassion and insight prove invaluable to both women, and they in turn support each other in this impactful episode. Explicit content.  

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12151465 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 5052 2 16 full true Lightning Round XX Lightning Round XX Trouble setting boundaries? Missing red flags in your relationship? Wondering if you should talk to your partner about your therapy session? Need help letting go of a grudge? Wondering if jealousy is a wrong thing to feel? Join Sven for his 20th Lightning Round as he fields these questions and more from his online followers. Explicit content.

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]]> Trouble setting boundaries? Missing red flags in your relationship? Wondering if you should talk to your partner about your therapy session? Need help letting go of a grudge? Wondering if jealousy is a wrong thing to feel? Join Sven for his 20th Lightning Round as he fields these questions and more from his online followers. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12134227 Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3334 2 15 full true Knowing When To Leave Knowing When To Leave If your spouse gets mad and storms out because you don't want to have sex when they have COVID and you don't, is it time to leave? How hard is it to leave when you know you should? For many of us, it's one of the hardest things we've ever done. And so it is with Sven's two guests in this week's counseling episode. Lindsey has been tolerating spousal abuse for years, echoes of her childhood home life. She has come to realize that she has "...a past that doesn't fit my future." In a bizarre story, Megan has moved in with her boyfriend but finds that his ex controls every aspect of his life, using their children to manipulate and abuse him. Megan has tried to help to no avail, and says, "I'm the last person on his list." So far, both these women have decided to stay. Sven helps them face the reality of their situations with compassion and understanding. Explicit content.

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]]> If your spouse gets mad and storms out because you don't want to have sex when they have COVID and you don't, is it time to leave? How hard is it to leave when you know you should? For many of us, it's one of the hardest things we've ever done. And so it is with Sven's two guests in this week's counseling episode. Lindsey has been tolerating spousal abuse for years, echoes of her childhood home life. She has come to realize that she has "...a past that doesn't fit my future." In a bizarre story, Megan has moved in with her boyfriend but finds that his ex controls every aspect of his life, using their children to manipulate and abuse him. Megan has tried to help to no avail, and says, "I'm the last person on his list." So far, both these women have decided to stay. Sven helps them face the reality of their situations with compassion and understanding. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12121209 Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3098 2 14 full true Lightning Round XIX Lightning Round XIX Feeling uninspired? What inspires Sven? Feeling the pressure of being the golden child? Or resentful that you're not? When seeking therapy, do you choose a social worker, psychologist, or psychiatrist? What's the real purpose and benefit of journaling? 
In this Lightning Round episode, Sven's online followers look for these answers and more, and Sven delivers with insight and tons of personal reflection. Come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Feeling uninspired? What inspires Sven? Feeling the pressure of being the golden child? Or resentful that you're not? When seeking therapy, do you choose a social worker, psychologist, or psychiatrist? What's the real purpose and benefit of journaling? 
In this Lightning Round episode, Sven's online followers look for these answers and more, and Sven delivers with insight and tons of personal reflection. Come on in! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12077266 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3703 2 13 full true Would Somebody Please Care? Would Somebody Please Care? Sven counsels two individuals at dramatic inflection points in their work life, each discovering deep connections to their past and new hope for the future. Aislinn loves her work but her boss doesn't care about her ongoing education and aspirations, and is holding her back. Curtis, a distinguished Marine veteran, finds it difficult to get up and go to his job and feels horribly stuck. He believes no one really cares about him. Sven helps him begin to work through the effects of life-long pain from violent, abusive parents and military trauma. 
Getting out the pain makes career decisions easier and better...but that's just the beginning. Listen in to these illuminating conversations in this impactful episode. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven counsels two individuals at dramatic inflection points in their work life, each discovering deep connections to their past and new hope for the future. Aislinn loves her work but her boss doesn't care about her ongoing education and aspirations, and is holding her back. Curtis, a distinguished Marine veteran, finds it difficult to get up and go to his job and feels horribly stuck. He believes no one really cares about him. Sven helps him begin to work through the effects of life-long pain from violent, abusive parents and military trauma. 
Getting out the pain makes career decisions easier and better...but that's just the beginning. Listen in to these illuminating conversations in this impactful episode. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12065808 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3957 2 12 full true Lightning Round XVIII Lightning Round XVIII There's a lot of inside information about counseling in this Lightning Round! Listener questions prompt Sven to discuss his philosophy of soul counseling and the reason the word "badass" fits perfectly with his approach. He fields lots of questions about core beliefs and provides powerful insight about dealing with boredom. Check out Sven's response to a question about trusting yourself after a massive failure, and much more. It's time for Lightning Round XVIII! Explicit content.

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]]> There's a lot of inside information about counseling in this Lightning Round! Listener questions prompt Sven to discuss his philosophy of soul counseling and the reason the word "badass" fits perfectly with his approach. He fields lots of questions about core beliefs and provides powerful insight about dealing with boredom. Check out Sven's response to a question about trusting yourself after a massive failure, and much more. It's time for Lightning Round XVIII! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12040533 Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3459 2 11 full true Unstuck! Unstuck! 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-12024300 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3415 2 10 full true Lightning Round XVII Lightning Round XVII Time to release the pain! In this Lightning Round, listen in as Sven fields online questions, many dealing with flushing out the pain that gets in the way of an authentic, happier life. For example... 

  • How do I prepare for my wedding day with my narcissistic mom there?
  • I'm 62 years old. How do I find someone without baggage?
  • My dad killed himself 3 years ago. How do I process this?
  • I get along better with my in-laws better than my parents and I feel guilty.
  • My dad is abusive. How do I move on without moving out?

...and more. Join us for Lightning Round XVII!

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]]> Time to release the pain! In this Lightning Round, listen in as Sven fields online questions, many dealing with flushing out the pain that gets in the way of an authentic, happier life. For example... 

  • How do I prepare for my wedding day with my narcissistic mom there?
  • I'm 62 years old. How do I find someone without baggage?
  • My dad killed himself 3 years ago. How do I process this?
  • I get along better with my in-laws better than my parents and I feel guilty.
  • My dad is abusive. How do I move on without moving out?

...and more. Join us for Lightning Round XVII!

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11996329 Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3134 2 9 full true Guy Problems Guy Problems Sven counsels two men with some common problems that hit hard when it happens to you.  Daniel's core beliefs and fear of failure get in the way of his success. Brandon finds himself in a custody battle and thinks of confronting his ex about their feelings for each other -- but what does he really want and need? In this illuminating episode, Sven helps the guys understand the cause and effect of their feelings, and where to go from here. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven counsels two men with some common problems that hit hard when it happens to you.  Daniel's core beliefs and fear of failure get in the way of his success. Brandon finds himself in a custody battle and thinks of confronting his ex about their feelings for each other -- but what does he really want and need? In this illuminating episode, Sven helps the guys understand the cause and effect of their feelings, and where to go from here. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11978366 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3267 2 8 full true Lightning Round XVI Lightning Round XVI The new year of Sven's Lightning Rounds gets off to a fast start with many questions centered around the concept of core beliefs: Why are they so hard to discover, so critical in the quest for real change, and how do they drive behaviors? Other questions in this session concern grandparents raising children, raising children who like you, and ways to overcome toxic shame. Sven also shares his feelings about seeking revenge. Join Sven and his followers for Lightning Round XVI. Explicit content.

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]]> The new year of Sven's Lightning Rounds gets off to a fast start with many questions centered around the concept of core beliefs: Why are they so hard to discover, so critical in the quest for real change, and how do they drive behaviors? Other questions in this session concern grandparents raising children, raising children who like you, and ways to overcome toxic shame. Sven also shares his feelings about seeking revenge. Join Sven and his followers for Lightning Round XVI. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11951351 Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3083 2 7 full true I Want To Know What Love Is I Want To Know What Love Is In this deep and emotional episode, Sven counsels a client whose parents knowingly pushed them into an ongoing situation with a sexual predator, one of many examples of abuse and emotional neglect. Sven points out that the client clearly knows what love isn't, and helps them on the way to self-worth...and self-love. Listen in as the client experiences a life-changing epiphany. Explicit content.

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]]> In this deep and emotional episode, Sven counsels a client whose parents knowingly pushed them into an ongoing situation with a sexual predator, one of many examples of abuse and emotional neglect. Sven points out that the client clearly knows what love isn't, and helps them on the way to self-worth...and self-love. Listen in as the client experiences a life-changing epiphany. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11945438 Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 4036 2 6 full true Lightning Round XV Lightning Round XV Time to join Sven again for all the answers to questions his online followers throw at him. If you've been wondering...

  • What to do when your partner wants to search your phone,
  • How to move on when your partner has no problem doing it,
  • How to accept that you may never have kids,
  • If it's ok for a husband to take a female co-worker to dinner and share 2 bottles of wine, or
  • What to do when your mother gives you a weight to carry that you were never meant to bear,

then come on in and take the chill off! It's Lightning Round XV!

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]]> Time to join Sven again for all the answers to questions his online followers throw at him. If you've been wondering...

  • What to do when your partner wants to search your phone,
  • How to move on when your partner has no problem doing it,
  • How to accept that you may never have kids,
  • If it's ok for a husband to take a female co-worker to dinner and share 2 bottles of wine, or
  • What to do when your mother gives you a weight to carry that you were never meant to bear,

then come on in and take the chill off! It's Lightning Round XV!

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11928053 Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3467 2 5 full true Careful What You Wish For! Careful What You Wish For! Sven’s client wants a good relationship with her father. But listen as she says, “Blow my mind!” when she begins to understand the profound effects of her past. If you don’t feel safe as a child, can you repair the relationship with your parents? And it’s no surprise that you want to do better with your own kids. Easier said than done, but Sven helps find the way. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven’s client wants a good relationship with her father. But listen as she says, “Blow my mind!” when she begins to understand the profound effects of her past. If you don’t feel safe as a child, can you repair the relationship with your parents? And it’s no surprise that you want to do better with your own kids. Easier said than done, but Sven helps find the way. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11837334 Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 2261 2 4 full true Lightning Round XIV Lightning Round XIV Join Sven for another recorded online session as he fields rapid-fire questions from his followers on an amazing variety of subjects, including:

  • How do you know when your marriage is not repairable?
  • How do I deal with the anger that comes from an injustice complex?
  • Is it normal to have no memories of childhood?
  • My husband doesn't appreciate gifts. Should we still give them?
  • How do I manage my first holidays without my best friend who died?

and much more. Come aboard for Lightning Round XIV! 

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]]> Join Sven for another recorded online session as he fields rapid-fire questions from his followers on an amazing variety of subjects, including:

  • How do you know when your marriage is not repairable?
  • How do I deal with the anger that comes from an injustice complex?
  • Is it normal to have no memories of childhood?
  • My husband doesn't appreciate gifts. Should we still give them?
  • How do I manage my first holidays without my best friend who died?

and much more. Come aboard for Lightning Round XIV! 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11875304 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3172 2 3 full true Oy! To The World Oy! To The World Holiday season got you down? Sven has deep insight and inspiration for you! His first guest can’t remember much of her childhood but recalls that the holidays were a particularly tough time in a very volatile household, facing neglected birthdays just before Christmas, emotionally absent parents, and an unstable sister. And yet Sven’s guest finds the strength to put herself first and enjoy life—and the holidays—again.

Sven’s second guest brings a heartbreaking story of losing her mother just before Thanksgiving and losing her rock, her father, just before Christmas. The magic of the holidays vanished for her, a single mom raising three boys, two with special needs. She found herself alone and without hope. Sven provides a broad shoulder and positive thoughts about managing the pain and grief, and seeing the promise of a brighter path forward. Explicit content.

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]]> Holiday season got you down? Sven has deep insight and inspiration for you! His first guest can’t remember much of her childhood but recalls that the holidays were a particularly tough time in a very volatile household, facing neglected birthdays just before Christmas, emotionally absent parents, and an unstable sister. And yet Sven’s guest finds the strength to put herself first and enjoy life—and the holidays—again.

Sven’s second guest brings a heartbreaking story of losing her mother just before Thanksgiving and losing her rock, her father, just before Christmas. The magic of the holidays vanished for her, a single mom raising three boys, two with special needs. She found herself alone and without hope. Sven provides a broad shoulder and positive thoughts about managing the pain and grief, and seeing the promise of a brighter path forward. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11875198 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3321 2 2 full true Lightning Round XIII Lightning Round XIII Sven again takes to the Internet to field a steady flow of questions coming in from his followers. This time, Sven gets into some of his own family history and provides guidance on topics including:

  • Moving on after divorce when you're stuck and your ex isn't
  • Staying in a relationship with a malevolent partner
  • Best friends who abandon you
  • Cutting ties with abusive adoptive parents
  • Holidays when your kids want to see your in-laws...and you don't

And much more. It's full badass. It's Lightning Round XIII!

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]]> Sven again takes to the Internet to field a steady flow of questions coming in from his followers. This time, Sven gets into some of his own family history and provides guidance on topics including:

  • Moving on after divorce when you're stuck and your ex isn't
  • Staying in a relationship with a malevolent partner
  • Best friends who abandon you
  • Cutting ties with abusive adoptive parents
  • Holidays when your kids want to see your in-laws...and you don't

And much more. It's full badass. It's Lightning Round XIII!

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11847874 Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3412 2 1 full true When Your Own Feelings Don't Matter When Your Own Feelings Don't Matter 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11819953 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3774 1 26 full true Lightning Round XII Lightning Round XII Listeners have questions, Sven has answers. Deep answers! In this collection of Sven's followers' challenging issues:

  • My mom doesn't realize she will lose her kids because of her narcissist husband.
  • I can't establish boundaries with my parents because they threaten eviction.
  • I've been abused all my life and can't find my authentic self.
  • Is it possible to be happy alone, after a 23-year marriage?
  • How can I get my mom to stop teaching my kids negativity like she did to me?
  • Why do I keep going back to my abusive boyfriend?

And more. Listen as Sven goes full badass for Lightning Round XII!

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]]> Listeners have questions, Sven has answers. Deep answers! In this collection of Sven's followers' challenging issues:

  • My mom doesn't realize she will lose her kids because of her narcissist husband.
  • I can't establish boundaries with my parents because they threaten eviction.
  • I've been abused all my life and can't find my authentic self.
  • Is it possible to be happy alone, after a 23-year marriage?
  • How can I get my mom to stop teaching my kids negativity like she did to me?
  • Why do I keep going back to my abusive boyfriend?

And more. Listen as Sven goes full badass for Lightning Round XII!

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11806697 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3000 1 25 full true Echoes of Parental Abuse Echoes of Parental Abuse The continuing effects of parental abuse create an intolerable life for Bella, who asks for Sven’s help to find true healing for her and her children. Bella’s story includes an alcoholic father and childhood sexual abuse by relatives…and a mother who continues to welcome the abusers into family gatherings (Yes, mom knows about it). “All I ever wanted from my mother is her love and attention, and I’ve never gotten that.” Sven shows Bella how she has repeated her dysfunctional family experience in her own relationships – an “aha” moment for Bella – and how to stand up for herself and find the way to a much happier future. Explicit content.

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]]> The continuing effects of parental abuse create an intolerable life for Bella, who asks for Sven’s help to find true healing for her and her children. Bella’s story includes an alcoholic father and childhood sexual abuse by relatives…and a mother who continues to welcome the abusers into family gatherings (Yes, mom knows about it). “All I ever wanted from my mother is her love and attention, and I’ve never gotten that.” Sven shows Bella how she has repeated her dysfunctional family experience in her own relationships – an “aha” moment for Bella – and how to stand up for herself and find the way to a much happier future. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11726739 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3925 1 24 full true Lightning Round XI Lightning Round XI Tons of great advice from Sven in this Lightning Round! Fears of an age gap in your relationship? Dealing with abuse resulting from your setting boundaries? Need to reset your relationship with an adult child? Have too much social anxiety? Feeling troubled after leaving your ex (even if you want them back)? Afraid to go back to school when you're over 40? Looking to get over your guilt about cutting off your parents? For Sven's insight and guidance on these and other tough topics, check out this episode of The Badass Counseling Show! Explicit content.

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]]> Tons of great advice from Sven in this Lightning Round! Fears of an age gap in your relationship? Dealing with abuse resulting from your setting boundaries? Need to reset your relationship with an adult child? Have too much social anxiety? Feeling troubled after leaving your ex (even if you want them back)? Afraid to go back to school when you're over 40? Looking to get over your guilt about cutting off your parents? For Sven's insight and guidance on these and other tough topics, check out this episode of The Badass Counseling Show! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11764483 Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3305 1 23 full true Ch-Ch-Changes! Cheating, Children, Church...and Choices. Ch-Ch-Changes! Cheating, Children, Church...and Choices. When you’re raising 4 kids and discover that you’re married to a serial cheater, then what? And when you confront your husband and he says he’s found religion but then quits church after a few weeks, can you ever trust him? And can you trust yourself to face your fear of being alone in an entirely new life? In this riveting counseling session, Sven guides his client through a mash-up of challenging issues to help her understand her past and find the way to her brightest future. Explicit content.

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]]> When you’re raising 4 kids and discover that you’re married to a serial cheater, then what? And when you confront your husband and he says he’s found religion but then quits church after a few weeks, can you ever trust him? And can you trust yourself to face your fear of being alone in an entirely new life? In this riveting counseling session, Sven guides his client through a mash-up of challenging issues to help her understand her past and find the way to her brightest future. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11753154 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3471 1 22 full true Lightning Round X Lightning Round X Sven fields more of his followers’ rapid-fire questions on a variety of tough topics. 

  • I’m living in my car and stuck in the past. Help! Sven responds from personal experience.
  •  Does journaling really work? Again from personal experience, Sven really opens up.
  • After 8 years of emotional abuse, he says he’s changed. Really?
  • How to let go? By holding on tighter.
  • How can I be sane in dating when I have mommy and daddy issues? 
  • How can I deal with regret when I was so scared?

And much more. Join us for Lightning Round X.

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]]> Sven fields more of his followers’ rapid-fire questions on a variety of tough topics. 

  • I’m living in my car and stuck in the past. Help! Sven responds from personal experience.
  •  Does journaling really work? Again from personal experience, Sven really opens up.
  • After 8 years of emotional abuse, he says he’s changed. Really?
  • How to let go? By holding on tighter.
  • How can I be sane in dating when I have mommy and daddy issues? 
  • How can I deal with regret when I was so scared?

And much more. Join us for Lightning Round X.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11726563 Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3300 1 21 full true Generational Trauma: Sins of the Fathers Generational Trauma: Sins of the Fathers 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11673159 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3224 1 20 full true Lightning Round IX Lightning Round IX More deep answers to questions from listeners! 

  • Sven illustrates his response about dealing with "takers" with the story of Echo and Narcissus.
  •  A woman's husband wants a divorce but suggests his wife "stay close" in case they try again, but Sven sees right through the BS. 
  • How do I ask my partner if they've been cheating?
  • How do I get over my father's death, 4 years ago?
  • Am I too picky so I'll be alone forever? Sven offers a direct solution.
  • How do I make a long-distance relationship work?

And much more in Sven's 9th Lightning Round podcast! 

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]]> More deep answers to questions from listeners! 

  • Sven illustrates his response about dealing with "takers" with the story of Echo and Narcissus.
  •  A woman's husband wants a divorce but suggests his wife "stay close" in case they try again, but Sven sees right through the BS. 
  • How do I ask my partner if they've been cheating?
  • How do I get over my father's death, 4 years ago?
  • Am I too picky so I'll be alone forever? Sven offers a direct solution.
  • How do I make a long-distance relationship work?

And much more in Sven's 9th Lightning Round podcast! 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11673052 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3184 1 19 full true I'm Stuck! Sven, Please Kick My Ass! I'm Stuck! Sven, Please Kick My Ass! Come inside Sven’s counseling sessions with two clients who can’t seem to change their lives the way they want. James is separated but still living with his wife. He thinks they love each other but if he is confident enough to reveal his true self to her, she would leave him. Recovering from suicidal tendencies, he learns that dealing with old parental messages plays a critical part in his quest for a loving, fulfilling life. 

Rebecca has become unmotivated and can’t understand why. After resting for many years recovering from a chronic illness, her self-employed dream career seems to be on track but she can’t overcome her fears of not being accepted and being paid what she is clearly worth. Explicit content.

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]]> Come inside Sven’s counseling sessions with two clients who can’t seem to change their lives the way they want. James is separated but still living with his wife. He thinks they love each other but if he is confident enough to reveal his true self to her, she would leave him. Recovering from suicidal tendencies, he learns that dealing with old parental messages plays a critical part in his quest for a loving, fulfilling life. 

Rebecca has become unmotivated and can’t understand why. After resting for many years recovering from a chronic illness, her self-employed dream career seems to be on track but she can’t overcome her fears of not being accepted and being paid what she is clearly worth. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11663102 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3182 1 18 full true Lightning Round VIII Lightning Round VIII How to navigate dating sites? Sven draws on his own personal experience in graphic detail. Other topics from followers include convincing your ex that you never cheated (and why), doing anything to get attention including staying in an abusive relationship,   and dealing with overthinkers and long distance relationships. Sven also employs an impactful Star Wars reference to illustrate the importance of feelings. Explicit content.

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]]> How to navigate dating sites? Sven draws on his own personal experience in graphic detail. Other topics from followers include convincing your ex that you never cheated (and why), doing anything to get attention including staying in an abusive relationship,   and dealing with overthinkers and long distance relationships. Sven also employs an impactful Star Wars reference to illustrate the importance of feelings. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11635603 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3077 1 17 full true Break Up to Make Up? Break Up to Make Up? Sven quickly untangles a complicated web of breakups, make-ups, changing partners, children, and serial cheating to help his guest discover the root of her problems…and their solutions. “Should we break up?” is only the first of many questions to resolve on the way to a more authentic and fulfilling life. Explicit content.  

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]]> Sven quickly untangles a complicated web of breakups, make-ups, changing partners, children, and serial cheating to help his guest discover the root of her problems…and their solutions. “Should we break up?” is only the first of many questions to resolve on the way to a more authentic and fulfilling life. Explicit content.  

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11609114 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2762 1 16 full true Lightning Round VII Lightning Round VII The best of Sven's online followers' questions and comments recorded from a live online session. "My husband says my feelings aren't real." "I love that you're in therapy but I don't need it myself." "How do I deal with the loss of a child?" "How do I find love again with my spouse when everything annoys me?" And much more. Explicit content.

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]]> The best of Sven's online followers' questions and comments recorded from a live online session. "My husband says my feelings aren't real." "I love that you're in therapy but I don't need it myself." "How do I deal with the loss of a child?" "How do I find love again with my spouse when everything annoys me?" And much more. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11591354 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3316 1 15 full true The Pain of Shared Parenting The Pain of Shared Parenting Sven counsels a woman who comes to a startling revelation about the roots of her difficulties in dealing with the biological father of her young son. When shared parenting begins to hurt a child, it's time to go deep and solve the underlying issues. Listen for another dose of balm for the soul from Sven. 

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]]> Sven counsels a woman who comes to a startling revelation about the roots of her difficulties in dealing with the biological father of her young son. When shared parenting begins to hurt a child, it's time to go deep and solve the underlying issues. Listen for another dose of balm for the soul from Sven. 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11572934 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3046 1 14 full true Lightning Round VI Lightning Round VI Till death do us part? Sven tackles this question along with many others from a recorded online session with his followers. Issues include disconnecting from an abusive parent, taking sides in a divorce, change that isn't real, and the many sides of cheating. Explicit content.

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]]> Till death do us part? Sven tackles this question along with many others from a recorded online session with his followers. Issues include disconnecting from an abusive parent, taking sides in a divorce, change that isn't real, and the many sides of cheating. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11548488 Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2974 1 13 full true Unforgivable, That's What You Are Unforgivable, That's What You Are They say “Forgive and forget” and “Forgive for yourself, not for them.” But what if that doesn't work? What if you just can’t forgive because what they did was so heinous and you feel stuck? Sven goes deep with two guests and helps them find the answers. Explicit content.

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]]> They say “Forgive and forget” and “Forgive for yourself, not for them.” But what if that doesn't work? What if you just can’t forgive because what they did was so heinous and you feel stuck? Sven goes deep with two guests and helps them find the answers. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11505031 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2640 1 12 full true Lightning Round V Lightning Round V Sven fields his followers' questions in another recorded online session. He responds to "My friends say you're too aggressive and you want us to hate our parents." Other topics include: toxic masculinity, dealing with step families and difficult family members, helping a spouse through a difficult time, and what to say to your mistress. Time to go deep again! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven fields his followers' questions in another recorded online session. He responds to "My friends say you're too aggressive and you want us to hate our parents." Other topics include: toxic masculinity, dealing with step families and difficult family members, helping a spouse through a difficult time, and what to say to your mistress. Time to go deep again! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11504963 Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3253 1 11 full true Cheating: She Said Cheating: She Said The other side of the story from Episode 8! You've heard from the cause of the problem, now hear the effects on the partner he hurt. When trust is shattered, is there ever a path forward? Sven goes deep and counsels the woman betrayed just before her planned wedding. Explicit content.

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]]> The other side of the story from Episode 8! You've heard from the cause of the problem, now hear the effects on the partner he hurt. When trust is shattered, is there ever a path forward? Sven goes deep and counsels the woman betrayed just before her planned wedding. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11478588 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2939 1 10 full true Lightning Round IV Lightning Round IV Sven fields his followers' rapid-fire questions about regret and other topics. A  husband can't explain why he watches live cams, an adult victim of childhood trauma gets no empathy from their parent, a manipulating spouse threatens divorce, and more. Sven goes deep, as usual! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven fields his followers' rapid-fire questions about regret and other topics. A  husband can't explain why he watches live cams, an adult victim of childhood trauma gets no empathy from their parent, a manipulating spouse threatens divorce, and more. Sven goes deep, as usual! Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11463776 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2867 1 9 full true Cheating: He Said Cheating: He Said A random hookup derails an impending wedding, and Sven goes deep with a remorseful guy to discover why he would choose such a destructive path. Can this relationship be saved? Here's his side of the story, and in a future episode we'll hear from his (maybe still) fiancée. Explicit content.

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]]> A random hookup derails an impending wedding, and Sven goes deep with a remorseful guy to discover why he would choose such a destructive path. Can this relationship be saved? Here's his side of the story, and in a future episode we'll hear from his (maybe still) fiancée. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11425716 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3019 1 8 full true Lightning Round III Lightning Round III Sven again responds to followers' questions and talks about body image, getting over someone, dealing with a dishonest husband, anger issues, the myth of pain-free relationships,  and tells the story of losing his virginity--and its lasting effects. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven again responds to followers' questions and talks about body image, getting over someone, dealing with a dishonest husband, anger issues, the myth of pain-free relationships,  and tells the story of losing his virginity--and its lasting effects. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11419236 Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2396 1 7 full true Dating: The Inside and Outside Story Dating: The Inside and Outside Story What drags us down in dating? It’s not what’s going on outside us or in the other person; it’s what’s going on inside ourselves. Sven proves it here, going deep quickly with two great guests struggling with dating, helping them to find the way forward to healthy, kickass relationships. 

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]]> What drags us down in dating? It’s not what’s going on outside us or in the other person; it’s what’s going on inside ourselves. Sven proves it here, going deep quickly with two great guests struggling with dating, helping them to find the way forward to healthy, kickass relationships. 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11404388 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3220 1 6 full true Lightning Round II Lightning Round II Rapid-fire questions recorded from Sven's online followers with challenging issues, including finding the ideal partner, changing your love language, and the limits of forgiveness. Explicit content. 

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]]> Rapid-fire questions recorded from Sven's online followers with challenging issues, including finding the ideal partner, changing your love language, and the limits of forgiveness. Explicit content. 

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11375645 Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2297 1 5 full true Sven, He Keeps Cheating! Why Do I Stay? Sven, He Keeps Cheating! Why Do I Stay? It's a hellacious loop when you're involved with a cheater who denies, deflects, apologizes, and blames. What do you do when a part of you knows you should leave, a big part of you loves them and wants to stay, and part of you is just plain scared to leave?

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]]> It's a hellacious loop when you're involved with a cheater who denies, deflects, apologizes, and blames. What do you do when a part of you knows you should leave, a big part of you loves them and wants to stay, and part of you is just plain scared to leave?

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11360716 Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 1997 Sven, Erlandson, cheating, cheaters 1 4 full true Lightning Round I Lightning Round I In a prerecorded session, Sven takes questions from his online followers on a variety of provocative topics, including addiction and dream careers. Explicit content.

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]]> In a prerecorded session, Sven takes questions from his online followers on a variety of provocative topics, including addiction and dream careers. Explicit content.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11321953 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 3136 1 3 full true Failure to Launch, Part 2 Failure to Launch, Part 2 Continuing with the issue of young adults finding their way on their own, Sven plays his original short online post, and answers related questions submitted by young and older listeners who have deep issues and very strong opinions on the subject.

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]]> Continuing with the issue of young adults finding their way on their own, Sven plays his original short online post, and answers related questions submitted by young and older listeners who have deep issues and very strong opinions on the subject.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11294258 Sat, 10 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0400 2944 1 2 full true Failure to Launch, Part 1 Failure to Launch, Part 1 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Sven Erlandson Buzzsprout-11294241 Sat, 10 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400 3443 1 1 full true