Podcast
The Badass Counseling Show
Hosted by Sven Erlandson · EN
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.)
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You Gotta Have Heart
3d ago00:58:46Tap to summarizeTerrance finds himself mired in chaos, no small part being caused by his young wife's heart transplant. Married for 17 years, their relationship is strained due to what Terrance calls a lack of emotional control and echoes of his heartless childhood home. Who had the colder heart, his stepfather or his mother? As Sven encourages Terrance to face this and other difficult questions, the results are impactful. Come on in, and experience Terrance's success and relief. Explicit content.Send us Fan Mail
Transcribe →Q&A: Defending Yourself, Empathy, and More
1w ago00:47:50Tap to summarizeSven takes on a variety of intriguing life questions from his followers as he goes live on 3 social media platforms at once. Listen in for enlightening answers and tons of guidance to soothe the soul. Explicit content.Send us Fan Mail
Transcribe →Pain To The Power Of 2
1w ago01:06:21Tap to summarizeSven counsels two women who have serious questions about their place in life. Faith feels like she's never been chosen - in childhood and in her abusive marriage. She isn't sure whether to stay or go. Bonnie struggles with her identity beyond being a parent, as she continues to deal with a painful history. The two women are helped and guided by Sven - and each other. Explicit content.Send us Fan Mail
Transcribe →Q&A: Breakups, Blocking, Approval, and More
2w ago00:54:39Tap to summarizeOnce again Sven opens up Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube Live for listener questions. The recorded results are right here, with tons of insight, guidance, and always, a touch of humor. Please listen in! Explicit content.Send us Fan Mail
Transcribe →Bullied But Powerless No More
2w ago01:10:48Tap to summarizeBlaine wants more than anything to be a father, but he and his wife have struggled with infertility for years. He feels his life has been one disappointment after another, starting with the knowledge that he was supposed to be aborted. Through Blaine's confusion, Sven helps him to find himself, and some real hope. Explicit content.Send us Fan Mail
Transcribe →Q&A: Trauma Bonds, Being Alone, and More
3w ago00:53:04Tap to summarizeNo, we don't know what questions will be coming in, and yes, Sven answers all the questions right as they come from Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Please listen in to the recorded results of this Lightning Round! Explicit content.Send us Fan Mail
Transcribe →When The Cheater Blames You
3w ago00:59:02Tap to summarizeAnya is angry and bitter about her divorce, which occurred after she discovered her husband had been cheating for years. He blames her for his actions, which affect their 3 children as well. All the pain inflicted by someone who chooses to cheat comes into sharp focus as Anya comes to understand there is never any justification for cheating. Sven points the way to truth and, in Anya's own words, empowerment. Explicit content.Send us Fan Mail
Transcribe →Q&A: Self-Sabotage, Narc Parents, and More
4w ago00:53:23Tap to summarizeMore questions and answers as Sven takes on all topics of love, life, and authenticity. Listen in for insight and advice! Explicit content.Send us Fan Mail
Transcribe →But Mom Had It Rough
Jun 2500:59:31Tap to summarizeSven counsels Sunny, who at 52 feels like an emotionless, chaotic disaster. She's quick to take care of others but doesn't know why she has no relationship with her neglectful mother who "...never had it easy." And why does she keep defending her? Sven goes to work as Sunny begins to understand the truth that sets her free. Explicit content.Send us Fan Mail
Transcribe →Q&A: Givers & Takers, and More
Jun 2100:54:44Tap to summarizeSven is in top form as he fields questions in real time as they come in from his followers on social media. Looking for the right way to end a relationship? Challenges with parents, whether dead, alive, or ill? Wondering about dating as a single parent? Listen in for advice on all these issues, and much more. Explicit content.Send us Fan Mail
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