The Badass Counseling Show

Gemini knew she didn't matter to her husband - but she stayed for the kids, and because her mom and dad liked him. Now divorced and feeling sadness, guilt, and confusion, she turns to Sven for guidance. Complicating the picture: her abusive parents were disappointed with her since birth, and still consider her ex as part of the family. Please listen in to this informative and insightful counseling session. Explicit content. Send us a text

Listen in as Sven fields unpredictable questions from his followers on TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. Tons of good insight and advice here on life and love. Explicit content. Send us a text

Sven counsels Heike, who has always struggled with romantic relationships, never feeling satisfied. When she feels her needs are not being met she makes excuses to stay in her relationships, even if it means cheating - with no remorse. Sven probes Heike's memories of childhood to find the patterns and fears that conspire to hold her back. Explicit content. Send us a text

Sven's on fire in this recorded Lightning Round, as his followers' questions really get him passionate about healing wounded souls in his own unique way. Listen in! Explicit content. Send us a text

Ever wonder what happens with Sven's guests after their appearance on the show? In this episode, Sakura returns following her appearance in Episode 11-1 from 1/16/25. After that show she did intense work on herself, improved her situation immensely, and comes back to update her story. As Sven discovers, a few issues remain, but Sakura is justifiably proud of her great progress. Explicit content. Send us a text

Lightning Round time again, with Sven at his best while fielding questions live from social media to create another insightful episode. Please listen in! Explicit content. Send us a text

Lennie's mother always told him he was a mistake, which makes for a hard way to start in life. He has removed himself from his toxic family, but feels abandoned and alone. Can he heal and get a fresh start? Sven helps Lennie to understand his feelings and fill the emptiness. Listen for a stunning conclusion. Explicit content. Send us a text

In this Lightning Round, Sven tackles tough issues from his followers including: Advice for a new parent, food addiction, fear of success, alienating kids after divorce, grieving the end of a relationship, and much more. Please listen in! Explicit content. Send us a text

Two guests come to Sven for counseling, one worthless, one POS... So say the voices inside them. After divorce, Rizzo feels lost and misses the protection and understanding of someone who cares. From his earliest days through his marriage, he got the message that he was worthless. Camilla is happily divorced but afraid of starting a new relationship. Her childhood message was "You're a piece of s#!t." Sven helps both toward the truth about their authentic selves, as they find common ground to...

In this Lightning Round, Sven fields several questions about dealing with parents, alive and dead. He also explains why on some topics he won't comment. Please listen in! Explicit content. Send us a text

Finn was trained to serve others, and now feels caught in a seemingly impossible situation - supporting his autistic son from a previous marriage, while understanding his present wife's resentment and salvaging his marriage, all the time being true to himself. Sven peels off the layers of Finn's feelings, and guides him toward better understanding, and hope. Explicit content. Send us a text

Sven answers questions as they come in from Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. For insight and advice on great ways to soothe your soul, please listen in! Explicit content. Send us a text

It's another insightful counseling session with some universal truths. As an infant, Doc's mother literally discarded her, leaving her with a cruel woman she didn't know. With an unbelievably horrendous past and always feeling like a burden, Doc seeks understanding and help from Sven, who quickly unlocks her path forward. Explicit content. Send us a text

Once again listen in as Sven fields questions from his social media platforms and never fails to provide helpful, insightful advice. There may even be some laughs along the way. Explicit content. Send us a text

Britta, a self-described perfect child, left a 20-year marriage filled with abuse of her children and herself. She has now decided to rekindle the romance with her ex-husband. Her family has attacked her decision, she regrets losing them, and she wants them all back. Is that even possible? And how do the children feel? Employing his most empathetic yet direct approach, Sven goes to work to find out what's really going on here. Explicit content. Send us a text