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The Badass Counseling Show

The Badass Counseling Show

By: Sven Erlandson
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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 feature no-BS, LIVE counseling sessions and Q&A 'lightning rounds' where he takes questions LIVE on three social media platforms, all at one time, rapid-fire. With coarse language and a no-nonsense approach, Sven attacks life's toughest issues — from massive trauma to cheating, suicide to self-worth, career loss to parenting — always challenging guests to dive deep and emerge transformed.


Ranked in the Top 10 for Mental Health/Fitness podcasts, tune in for new counseling sessions every Thursday and hear Sven respond to followers' questions every Sunday. (Content may be explicit.)

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Episodes
  • How To Change A Narc

    How To Change A Narc
    Jan 15 2026

    Are you an extreme taker and want to change? Maybe you know one. In this counseling episode, Dunlap knows his failing and desperately wants to stop his destructive behavior. He fears losing his devoted wife and blended family. Sven goes to work to help Dunlap change, and the results are impactful. Please listen in to this remarkable counseling session. Explicit content.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Q&A: Cheaters, Bullies, and More

    Q&A: Cheaters, Bullies, and More
    Jan 11 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.

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    1 hr
  • Never Been Safe

    Never Been Safe
    Jan 8 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. Explicit content.

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    58 mins
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It is an incredible podcast that I will follow and listen to for eternity. This guy will open your eyes to not only your own BS but the BS you've been putting up with from other people. On TOP of this, I HIGHLY recommend you download Sven's book "There's a Hole in my Love Cup." I love this guy, I love his podcasts, and I LOVE his book!! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!!

INCREDIBLE!!

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