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The Badass Counseling Show

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

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58:28

No More Self-Hate!

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2024/09/19

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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55:52

Q&A: How To Stop Loving, Express Anger at Narcs, and...

The Badass Counseling Show ·

2024/09/15

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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48:57

Grandma vs. Son vs. Herself

The Badass Counseling Show ·

2024/09/12

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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66:49

Q&A: Explaining Narc Behavior, Sometimes Friends, and...

The Badass Counseling Show ·

2024/09/08

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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61:02

Positively Negative Attention

The Badass Counseling Show ·

2024/09/05

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 dest...

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BONUS: "Positively Negative Attention" Overtime

The Badass Counseling Show ·

2024/09/05

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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50:31

Q&A: Narc Abuse, Can Therapy Work?, and More

The Badass Counseling Show ·

2024/09/01

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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62:21

Blind Faith

The Badass Counseling Show ·

2024/08/29

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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10:41

BONUS: "Blind Faith" Overtime

The Badass Counseling Show ·

2024/08/29

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

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54:47

Q&A: Trust, Abuse, Narcs, Co-Parenting, and More

The Badass Counseling Show ·

2024/08/25

In this Lightning Round, Sven takes questions including: How do I deal with my adult child who is becoming verbally abusive like his narc father? How can I co-parent with my abusive ex? How can I ever trust others after a lifetime of disappointment? Why is my date angry when I share pictures of us online? And: Why does my wife desire physical release without intimacy? All this and much more in this episode, in which Sven waxes poetic about the Minnesota State Fair, where he is heading on vaca...

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65:05

Isaiah: 30 Years of Repressed Anger

The Badass Counseling Show ·

2024/08/22

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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15:02

BONUS: Overtime with Sven and Isaiah

The Badass Counseling Show ·

2024/08/22

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

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55:28

Q&A: Standing Your Ground, Exit Strategies, and More

The Badass Counseling Show ·

2024/08/18

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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61:15

Cheating: Origins and Dopamine

The Badass Counseling Show ·

2024/08/15

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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52:55

Q&A: Co-Parenting With A Narc, Betrayal, and More

The Badass Counseling Show ·

2024/08/11

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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69:19

Adopted Only For the Money

The Badass Counseling Show ·

2024/08/08

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 ...

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60:34

Q&A: Can a Narc Be Fixed, Dating Advice, and More

The Badass Counseling Show ·

2024/08/04

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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48:57

I Just Want To Be Free

The Badass Counseling Show ·

2024/08/01

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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50:43

Q&A: Why Don't I Deserve To Be Happy, and More

The Badass Counseling Show ·

2024/07/28

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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51:59

Blood On the Sheets - Age 6

The Badass Counseling Show ·

2024/07/25

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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