The Hardcore Therapist

Sarah
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Who is the Hardcore Therapist?

  1. 2D AGO

    The Hardcore Therapist 131- Drew Stone (The Hardcore Chronicles, All Ages: The Boston Hardcore Film)

    Send us Fan Mail I am so honored to welcome today’s guest  Drew Stone. Drew is a filmmaker, frontman, and author, known for works like the The Hardcore Chronicles, a long-running documentary project that captures hardcore culture in a, meaningful, confrontational, and deeply human way. Today we’re talking about storytelling, subculture as nervous system regulation, and what it means to preserve a scene without sanitizing it. We’re also talking about growth, accountability, and how creative work becomes a form of self-examination over time. This is a conversation about culture, memory, and the psychology of scenes that shape us. Support the show

    1h 8m

  2. 4D AGO

    The Hardcore Therapist 130.5- Why Don’t I Want to Sleep With My Partner Anymore?

    Send us Fan Mail Why do people sometimes lose sexual desire in long-term relationships—even when they still love their partner? In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I explore the emotional, relational, and biological reasons intimacy can change over time. Drawing from clinical experience and relationship research, she explains how stress, emotional disconnection, hormonal shifts, and complacency can all influence desire. I also discusses why continuing to date your partner, maintaining daily emotional connection, and protecting the partnership throughout different life stages are essential for sustaining long-term intimacy. Support the show

    19 min

  3. MAR 27

    The Hardcore Therapist 130- Monica Tanner (XVX, psychologist, a cancer survivor, and an all-around badass)

    Send us Fan Mail I am so excited to welcome Monica Tanner to The Hardcore Therapist podcast. Monica is straight edge, a psychologist, a cancer survivor, and an all-around badass. She brings together lived experience and clinical depth in a way that’s rare—and deeply needed. Her story sits at the intersection of identity, resilience, discipline, and survival, and she doesn’t soften it for comfort. Today we’re talking about what it means to move through illness without losing yourself, to practice psychology with integrity, and to live straight edge in a culture that often misunderstands what that actually represents. This is a conversation about strength, values, and staying rooted in who you are—even when life tries to take you apart. Support the show

    1h 2m

  4. MAR 25

    The Hardcore Therapist 129.5- Why You Still Get Triggered in Relationships Even After Doing the Work

    Send us Fan Mail You’ve read the books. You’ve been in therapy. You understand your patterns. So why do certain moments in relationships still trigger such strong emotional reactions? In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I explores why insight alone doesn’t always change how our nervous system responds to stress, conflict, or emotional distance in relationships. Drawing from trauma-informed frameworks and clinical experience, she explains how past relational experiences can continue to influence present-day reactions even when we intellectually understand what’s happening. Through real-life clinical examples, this episode breaks down why triggers show up in marriage, dating, and family dynamics, and how learning to work with the body’s responses can create meaningful change. You’ll learn: • Why the nervous system reacts before the thinking brain catches up • How past relational experiences shape present relationship triggers • What trauma-informed therapy teaches about emotional activation • Practical strategies to regulate your nervous system during conflict or uncertainty I also highlights insights from Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine and Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman to explain how healing happens through awareness, regulation, and new relational experiences. Support the show

    17 min

  5. MAR 20

    The Hardcore Therapist 129- Sean Kinnerly (Samian)

    Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest is Sean Kennerly,  guitarist, songwriter, and a foundational voice in Samiam, a band that helped shape emotionally honest punk at a time when vulnerability wasn’t exactly encouraged. For decades, Samiam has occupied a rare space: aggressive without being performative, emotional without being polished, and deeply human without ever asking for permission. Their music has always lived at the intersection of anger, grief, reflection, and survival. Sean joins me to talk about longevity, identity, and what it takes to stay honest with yourself over decades of creativity and change. Support the show

    55 min

  6. MAR 18

    The Hardcore Therapist 128.5- How do you ask for communication and consistency in a new relationship without scaring someone away?

    Send a text In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I explores why expressing needs in early dating can feel so terrifying  especially for people with anxious attachment or past relationship trauma. She breaks down the difference between healthy needs and controlling demands, why self-silencing leads to resentment, and how clear communication actually helps reveal relationship compatibility sooner. If you've ever worried about being “too much,” this episode will challenge that belief and help you approach dating with more clarity and confidence. Topics include: • Attachment theory and communication • Healthy needs vs anxious demands • Why asking for consistency filters the right partners • Practical ways to communicate your needs early in dating Support the show

    17 min

  7. MAR 13

    The Hardcore Therapist 128- Kurtis Powers (Time Flies)

    Send us Fan Mail Kurtis Powers is a creative, curator, founder, and strategist working at the intersection of media, culture, and conversation. As the force behind a radio station and a weekly talk radio show, Kurtis creates space for real dialogue and voices that don’t always fit inside mainstream narratives. In this episode, we explore creativity as a nervous system regulator, media as a mirror of collective mental health, and why slowing down to truly listen to ourselves and each other matters more than ever. A thoughtful conversation about meaning, neurodivergent, and the power of creative spaces. Support the show

    1h 23m

  8. MAR 11

    The Hardcore Therapist 127.5- Love Bombing: Intense Love or Emotional Manipulation?

    Send us Fan Mail What is love bombing  and how do you know if you’re experiencing it? In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I break down the psychology behind love bombing, how it differs from genuine connection, and why it can feel so intoxicating in the beginning. We’ll talk about the signs to watch for, how trauma bonding forms, and why intensity is often mistaken for intimacy. If you’ve been in toxic relationships before, your nervous system may confuse urgency with love and chemistry with safety. I’ll walk you through how to trust your gut, slow the pace, and recognize what healthy attachment actually looks like. Books:  Attached by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller (attachment styles) Why Does He Do That? by Lundy Bancroft (manipulative dynamics) The Betrayal Bond by Patrick Carnes (trauma bonding research) Support the show

    17 min
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Who is the Hardcore Therapist?

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  • Creator
    Sarah
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    249
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Hardcore Therapist
  • Show Website
    The Hardcore Therapist

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