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.Kirjoittanut Sven Erlandson

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 tra…

After the show, Sven talks with Shoshanna about her experience.Kirjoittanut Sven Erlandson

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 n…

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 t…

After the counseling session with Leslie, Sven gives her some parting advice. Explicit content.Kirjoittanut Sven Erlandson

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…

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 …

After the show, Sven talks with Rikki and Celeste about their counseling experience. Explicit content.Kirjoittanut Sven Erlandson

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 daughte…

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 c…

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…

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 w…

After the show, Sven chats with Breck and Molly about their experience on the show. Explicit content.Kirjoittanut Sven Erlandson

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 …

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 …

After completing the episode, Sven chats with his guest.Kirjoittanut Sven Erlandson

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 conten…

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 …

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 …

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 experience…

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. P…

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…

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.Kirjoittanut Sven Erlandson

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 r…

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 fo…

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

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 relea…

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 wit…

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

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 a…

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 f…

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.…

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…

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 ad…

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,…

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 m…

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 …

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 …

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 sh…

Listen in as Sven again fields unpredictable questions in real time from his online followers. This time, topics include: Workplace gender abuse; finding the right career; protecting kids from a narc dad; handling accusations of cheating, and much more. Come on in for Sven's latest Lightning Round! Explicit content.…

Jay is filled with anger, even rage, from a maddening divorce, childhood sexual abuse, and a mother who made it all about her when Jay needed her most. Sensing what was trapped inside Jay, Sven uses a dramatic technique that leaves Jay feeling relieved and "amazing." Listen in and join Jay in his amazing journey to a better life. Explicit content.…

In this recorded Lightning Round, Sven takes on his followers' unpredictable questions including: How do I find my passion in a career? How do I stop caring about people that don't reciprocate? How can you truly get to know yourself? Why does my spouse always get defensive? And much more. Come on in for great insight and advice! Explicit content.…

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…

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.…

*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 Pete…

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.…

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) com…

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.…

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 beli…