Sven Erlandson

The Badass Counseling Show

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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...

Author

Sven Erlandson

Category

Health

Podcast website

BadassCounseling.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Q&A: Cheaters, Bullies, and More 11.01.2026

In another unpredictable recorded session, Sven takes whatever questions his listeners on live social media throw at him. There's always a ton of insight and good advice, so please listen in! Explicit content. Send us Fan Mail

Never Been Safe 08.01.2026

Who's the bigger pig, Mom or Dad? Tally has 100% hate for both, with good reason. She doesn't spare herself, having felt hate for herself as early as age 7. Tally's story includes molestation (abetted by her mother), failed relationships, and a suicidal depression. She's doing the healing work with some success, and turns to Sven for greater progress and deeper understanding. E...

Q&A: Infidelity, Grief, Dating, and More 04.01.2026

Questions continue to fly in from TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook, and Sven is always at the ready. Need some insightful advice about healing? Please listen in to this Lightning Round. Explicit content. Send us Fan Mail

Sold Into Pedophilia 01.01.2026

In this counseling session, Susu comes to realize that her mother facilitated the abuse she suffered as a child from her stepfather. As an adult, Susu doesn't know who she is and what she wants from life. With the burden of a gut-wrenching backstory, she seeks grace and purpose. Sven probes for the truth and her hidden feelings, and helps Susu face her fears and learn how to move on. Explicit...

Q&A: Takers, Forgiveness, Sparks, and More 28.12.2025

Lots of back-and-forth with Sven, Rob, and the social media crowd in this recorded Lightning Round. Relationships, forgiveness, healing, mattering, and even nail polish figure in to this session. Please listen in! Explicit content. Send us Fan Mail

Why Did I Stay? 25.12.2025

Come in to the counseling room with Sven and Maddie, who after two failed marriages (that never felt good) wonders if she can ever have a relationship with what she calls a "normal man." Made to feel unlovable as a child and now having trouble negotiating adulthood, Maddie turns to Sven for understanding and guidance. Explicit content. Send us Fan Mail

Q&A: Speaking in Questions, and More 21.12.2025

Unpredictable questions get fed to Sven live from social media in this recorded Lightning Round. Lots of insight, lots of supportive thoughts. Please listen in! Explicit content. Send us Fan Mail

I Just Wanted Love 18.12.2025

Here is an inspiring counseling session with Becker, whose anger about his dad leaving when he was 5 has affected his whole life. Now in his 50s and on the verge of divorce, he's doing the healing work that paves the way to a better, lighter life. Sven helps him find his way. Explicit content. Send us Fan Mail

Q&A: Cheating, Texting, Shame, and More 14.12.2025

Sven takes on a variety of topics in this recorded Lightning Round including: How to heal from a miscarriage, how to understand journaling, how to develop self-esteem, what to do when your partner accuses you of cheating, and much more. Please listen in! Explicit content.   Send us Fan Mail

Finding Your "I" 11.12.2025

Ever feel like you're in a constant cycle of neglect and control, with little sense of self? In this counseling episode, Tek feels as if she's lost her authenticity. She fears losing her relationship with her dad as she wrestles with the decision to cut off her abusive mom. Her parents' access to Tek's children figures in. Tek wants to set boundaries but isn't sure how, an...

Q&A: Secrets, Lies, Abandonment, and More 07.12.2025

In this Lightning Round, Sven answers questions including: How not to feel abandoned when your kids move away, how best to control anger, why is my bf ghosting me, and what to do when your partner is caught in lies. Please listen in! Explicit content. Send us Fan Mail

You're the Problem 04.12.2025

Ever feel like your worth is based on what you do, not who you are? Listen in as Sven counsels Sammi, who feels invisible in her marriage and doesn't know how to move forward. Made to feel like she was "too much" as a child, she believes she was - and still is - the problem. Sven forcefully yet compassionately leads her out of her self-criticism and on to better days. Explicit conte...

Q&A: Exes, Dating, Trauma, and More 30.11.2025

Listen in as Sven takes questions from his followers on social media. Topics include fear of dating, thinking through trauma, getting over your ex, and helping your child to have more empathy. Explicit content. Send us Fan Mail

Nobody To Depend On 27.11.2025

Sven counsels Teliqua, whose life has been a constant struggle, most recently in a contentious divorce that has gone on for 2 years. Her young children are caught in the middle, and she feels she has no one to turn to. Through tears, Teliqua looks to Sven to help her heal and move on with confidence. Explicit content. Send us Fan Mail

Q&A: Cheaters, Careers, ChatGPT Therapy, and More 23.11.2025

Listen in to this recorded session as Sven fields live questions from his followers on social media. Lots of good insight and advice on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Explicit content. Send us Fan Mail

Divorce Averse 20.11.2025

Moshie's wife treats him badly, with constant criticism even in front of the kids. He feels the need to stay in the marriage for the children, but what is the best path for him? Sven dives in and helps Moshie confront the truth. Explicit content. Send us Fan Mail

Q&A: Forgiveness, Fear, Fathers, and More 16.11.2025

Sven takes more questions live from social media in this recorded session, on topics including: How to manage a breakup when you work together; travel anxiety; fathers who won't listen; overwhelming emotions; and much more. Please listen in! Explicit content. Send us Fan Mail

Defending While Detesting 13.11.2025

In this counseling session, Vida returns to talk with Sven after her first appearance 2 years ago (Episode 6-15). She has made progress and found some success, but still has serious doubts about her self-worth. Can Sven disavow Vida of her feelings of being unlovable since childhood? Please listen in and see. Explicit content. Send us Fan Mail

Q&A: Confidence, Estrangement, and More 09.11.2025

More insightful and illuminating responses to Sven's followers' questions, recorded as they come at him live on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. Listen in! Explicit content. Send us Fan Mail

Raised With Wrath 06.11.2025

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 couns...

Q&A: Forgiveness, Trust, and More 02.11.2025

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 Fan Mail

Never Satisfied - But Why? 30.10.2025

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 Fan Mail

Q&A: True Narcs, Name Calling, and More 26.10.2025

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 Fan Mail

Success Story 23.10.2025

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 conte...

Q&A: Know-It-Alls, Cheaters, Narcs, and More 19.10.2025

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 Fan Mail

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