The Hardcore Therapist

Send us Fan Mail On todays episode I talked to Justin Vela the hardest working 17 year old in Hardcore from the bay area. He is in Silenced, ANGEL, Stand Tall, and Famine. Justin is the lead singer of Stand Tall and plays guitar in his other bands. We talked about the pressures of having a dad in hardcore, high school, and wanting to focus on whats important. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this second episode, I’ll be sharing my thoughts on supporting parents as they navigate the transition to an empty nest. We’ll dive into the expectations that come with this new chapter, focusing on acknowledging your emotions and embracing the importance of giving space for your kids to grow. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this  episode is  with Norman Brannon, musician, writer, and educator in Brooklyn, New York. Norman is best known for his work in bands like Texas Is the Reason, New End Original, 108, Shelter, and Resurrection, and Thursday. He relaunched Anti Matter in 2023. Anti Matter was a fanzine from 1993-95 a compilation album in 1996 and a column that ran in punk planet in the late 90’...

Send us Fan Mail The Hardcore Therapist. Today, we’re diving into how you can support your child in navigating life beyond high school. From choosing the right path—be it college, vocational training, or straight into the workforce—to developing essential life skills, we'll discuss practical tips and insights to help you empower your child in building a future they’re excited about.  Support...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode Sarah spoke to fellow hardcore lover Kula Pradipa about being a Chaplin, Hardcore, working in hospitals during the pandemic, Stanford and Krishna Consciousness.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I focused on  detaching from an appearance-focused mindset can be particularly difficult because their sense of self-worth is deeply intertwined with how they perceive their body and different ways you can change your mindset. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Sarah talks to Aram bout hardcore and punk in the 80's becoming a therapist, coach and how Hardcore and Punk influenced his life in Business. Aram is the host of  One Step Beyond Podcast. https://cadenceleadership.ca/podcast/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk about grieving over many years since Dennis's death. How art, therapy, Al Anon, and CODA helped me. Today he would have been 52. As a legacy I will continue to do training on Narcan and Harm Reduction. If you are interested in learning more please reach out to me at @thehardcoretherapist on IG Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist Sarah sat down with Chris Zinnel who wrote H-Bomb Rising From The Ashes of Addiction A Memoir. He is an inspiration!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode The Hardcore Therapist and The Sober Dad Crew talk about life being sober, co-parenting, blended families, music and all things! Stephen is rad and you should check out the @sober_dad_crew Stephen Kimball on IG and on all podcast streaming services. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Sarah sits down with Sammy asking him about touring at 15 and the differences at touring at 51. Sammy talked about school, his favorite Saturday cartoons, playing drums and what advice he would give his 15 year old self. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This question came up: Why do I intellectually know I'm not a difficult person but my inner dialogue create a negative image of myself? It's common to experience a disconnect between how we intellectually understand ourselves and how we emotionally perceive ourselves. Reasons why were answered and how to make changes. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, Sarah sat down with Rich Thurston (Culture, On Bodies, No Graves and more) and discussed South Florida Hardcore, life changes, therapy, and inner work. R Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Jeremy and Ryan from Noise Advocate Podcast ask me about being me and what I do. Check it out. Fun Episode with these two fellow Michiganders!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Cameran Sassman author of the book In Between Shows Side A and her second book is In Between Shows Side B. Cameran grew up in New Jersey and lives in Massachusetts where she teaches middle school science. She is a fierce fellow 80’s and 90’s hardcore music lover and Star Wars as well.  https://www.inbetweenshows.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail These are the negative thought patterns or mental habits that undermine our success and happiness. In the book Positive Intelligence it identifies ten common Saboteurs, which act as inner critics, creating self-doubt, stress, and anxiety. Each Saboteur has a specific behavior or way of thinking that prevents us from reaching our full potential. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Colby Mancasola who is the co-founder and drummer of the band Knapsack. He currently lives in the Bay Area and is Digital Experience leader, dad and in the band Colt Wave. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I discuss how to help parents when their kids are resistance. I work to help parents understand how to stop the power struggle. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Sarah sits down with John to talk about Hardcore, becoming Straight Edge, down time and functional movement. Check it out! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Vadim and I spoke about grief of losing a dear friend. In memory of Steven Jon.  @vadimtaver Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Sarah discusses with Dave about chronic pain, hardcore, art and music. Dave is prolific with his visual, performance and musical art.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In a podcast episode discussing Julie and John Gottman's concept of "Fighting Right," the focus is on how successful couples handle conflict to strengthen their relationships. The Gottmans, renowned relationship researchers, have identified three main conflict styles that couples typically use. Understanding these styles can help couples navigate disagreements more...

Send us Fan Mail  Jonathan Anastas who co-formed and played bass in the seminal Boston hardcore bands DYS and Slapshot , writing and playing on the DYS records Brotherhood and DYS as well as Slapshot's debut record Back on the Map . Jonathan and Sarah discussed parenting, work, hardcore and risky play for kids. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Chronic autoimmune diseases can have a significant impact on mental health due to the ongoing physical, emotional, and social challenges they present. I discuss tips and real life impacts to people's mental health. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of the Hardcore Therapist, Sarah sits down with Hari Kirtana is a yoga teacher, spiritual mentor, author of  Journey Into the Bhagavad Gita: A guide to Exploring Timeless Principles of Transcendental Knowledge and Integrating Them Into YOur Life and in search of the Highest Truth: Adventures in Yoga Philosophy. He has been practicing devotional and yogic di...