The Hardcore Therapist

Send us Fan Mail Sarah sits down with Garrett Rothman about growing up in the 80's, his bands, and work. He is the bass player in the band Calling Hours with Popeye Vogelsang. The record that came out is called Say less and he is in a band with Dave Smalley called Don’t Sleep. In the 90’s he was in Junction.  Check it out, he is really cool! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The question I explored for the episode was How do you integrate spiritual practice into therapy? Integrating spiritual practices into therapy can be a holistic approach to healing that addresses the mind, body, and spirit. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Sarah sits down with Raghunath and discussed his book Punk to Monk and life including life lessons, advice, and story telling. This was a fun episode. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I address the question of how to find a therapist that works with sex workers and how to seek guidance and help to address concerns and bias. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, Sarah spoke to Govardhana dāsa. He is an ayurvedic practitioner, Ironman triathlete, ultrarunner, and bhakti-yogi in the Bhugarbha Goswami branch of the Gadadhara parivar. We talked about, training, hardcore, ayurveda, and moving to Sri Sri Radhakund, India. https://www.prananathayurveda.com/store/p/parikrama-running-as-ritual-retreat Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Cutting off friends due to their addictions can be a challenging and emotional decision. It's important to prioritize your own well-being and sobriety, and sometimes that means distancing yourself from people who may negatively influence you or jeopardize your recovery.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist,  Sarah sits down with Gurunistha and discussed, his book called The Recovering Materialist from a Nordic Hardcore Punk to Hindu Monk in California. They discussed Krishnacore, monastic life, and growing up in Finland, listening to anthrax and New York hardcore. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Being in a relationship with someone who struggles with self-love can be challenging and emotionally taxing. The duration you can sustain such a relationship depends on several factors and is a personal decision. Here are some thoughts that might help! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sarah and Jiva talk about New York Hardcore, Recovery, Bhakti and creating the Bhakti Recovery Group. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Sarah discusses supporting a partner with mental health issues can be challenging, especially when they are reluctant to seek help. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Sarah and Joe talked about growing up in Philly, touring, how to make changes and This Is Hardcore. Joe was so interesting and thoughtful. Check it out!!! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Recovery and Mental Health at music festivals is a topic I am passionate about. I had a great talk with some members of bands discussing the important of sobriety and meetings at festivals while at Camp Punksylvania this weekend. Check out my thoughts. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sarah talks to Burkey about working out, mental health, forging, metal, and wilderness survival.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I answer the question, if you recognize your attachment style and you see yourself creating the same patterns how do you self correct?  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Sarah and Balaram Shakti talked about everything from Hardcore to being teachers in the 21st century. Balaram discusses how he got introduced to yoga, how he uses it in his classroom and within the hardcore community and mental health. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On in this episode, Sarah talks to Pandit Dasa about his book mindfulness and the workplace.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sarah sits down with Kira Roessler to talk about growing up punk, being in Black Flag, mental health and what she is working on now. This was a pleasure to record! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, Sarah had special guest on herbalist, educator, podcaster and dear friend Ashley Elenbaas to discuss why is life so hard. In the discussion, Ashley and Sarah talk about personal experiences, raising children, Al Anon and friendship. This is was a fun hybrid episode! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This is part one of a series with Vedic Astrologer Drew Lawrence ( https://www.drewlawrence.com/)  He talks about his life and detachment.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sarah talks to Nancy Barile about life in punk and hardcore and how it affected her life as a teacher. We also talked about aging and feminism as elder punk and hardcore women. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, Sarah answered  part one of a two-part question about exercise, sleep, and diet, and how it affects mental health. The second part will be answered next week on herbal remedies, tinctures, and other holistic approaches. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, Sarah talked to Justin Coote about hardcore in the bay area, meeting his wife, horror, and mental health.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, Sarah talks about being at TIED DOWN and what her table is all about one at music festivals, Sarah discusses harm reduction and testing of drugs as part of a service to the hardcore community. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sarah talks to Mike Hartfield from Free Will outspoken and furious as well as the founder of New Age records. Talking about DIY influencing his life.  Mike has been part of the California hardcore scene going all the way back to the '80s. He is also an actor and producer for Death Toilet 5: Invasion of the potty snatchers, Dark side of the Ring, and Orange Co...

Send us Fan Mail A toxic attachment style in a relationship refers to patterns of behavior and emotional responses that are unhealthy, maladaptive, and can cause significant distress to both individuals involved. These attachment styles often stem from early childhood experiences and influence how people perceive themselves and others in intimate relationships.  But it's possible  to become h...