The Hardcore Therapist

Send us Fan Mail Anxiety is a natural response to stress that can be beneficial in helping us stay alert and prepared, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can lead to conditions like Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). While both involve excessive fear or worry that disrupts daily life, their focus differs. SAD centers on a fear of social situations due to concer...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, Sarah talks to Gene Meyer about therapy, music, growing up, his first CD at 5 (Rage Against The Machine), being in a Grindcore Band and a therapist. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I answer questions about discussing sex with your partner and how to approach it so you can feel comfortable with open ended questions. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist I spoke to Jon Sinko (Backlash and Unrestrained). We talked about being human, being a good quality friend, life as a Global Executive at multiple brands and being a leader. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The science behind coregulation is deeply rooted in our biology and psychology, highlighting how interconnected we are as social beings. Let’s explore the scientific principles that explain why and how coregulation works. Then let's talk about how we can help kids coregulate and teach them emotional resilience. Support the show

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