I Don't Matter. Thanks, Mom.
Is your worth measured only by how well you serve others? What if it's your mom? What if you believe as a child that unless you take care of your mother, you're not important? And what if you feel lik...
11 Jan 20241h
Q&A: Dismissive Avoidance, Bullying, Being Too Nice, and More
In our 69th recorded Lightning Round, listeners again write in their questions in real time, and Sven takes them on, wherever they may take him. This time: Why do I keep lighting myself on fire to kee...
7 Jan 202457min
Afraid to Make Life Better?
Sven counsels Ruby and Kirsten, two women with very difficult situations and long-seated fears. Ruby has found out that her husband has been cheating...for 18 years. And the fallout from that marriage...
4 Jan 20241h
Q&A: Vicarious Trauma, Triggers, Victimhood, and More
A Lightning Round to cap off the year! Sven takes on the issue of dealing with the pain and suffering of others, both as a therapist and in general for all. Other topics include when to tell your kids...
31 Dec 20231h 1min
Family Ties...And Belts
Meet Amirah and Cory, two women struggling to escape the toxic effects of their families. Amirah says she was taught to hate herself from the moment she was born. She feels her family defines her only...
28 Dec 20231h 14min
Q&A: Recovering From Cheating, Being Your Authentic Self, and Much More
It's Lightning Round 67! Sven never knows what questions will come, but he's always quick with the answers. Recorded during a live online session on multiple platforms, Sven tackles tons of tough issu...
24 Dec 202346min
I Wish I Knew What I Know Now
Bert has lost the love of his life. He had a cheatin' heart, but is that actually cheating? What is your own definition of cheating? Sven delves into these questions in his counseling session with Ber...
21 Dec 202335min
LR 66: Narcissism vs. Healthy Selfishness, Getting Out the Pain, and More
Sven again turns his attention to his followers' questions on social media, recorded live right as they come in. Should you stay together for the kids? What questions should you ask before agreeing to...
17 Dec 202356min
