The Badass Counseling Show Sven Erlandson

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.