I am so excited to welcome Monica Tanner to The Hardcore Therapist podcast.Monica is straight edge, a psychologist, a cancer survivor, and an all-around badass. She brings together lived experience and clinical depth in a way th...

You’ve read the books. You’ve been in therapy. You understand your patterns. So why do certain moments in relationships still trigger such strong emotional reactions?In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I explores why insi...

Today’s guest is Sean Kennerly,  guitarist, songwriter, and a foundational voice in Samiam, a band that helped shape emotionally honest punk at a time when vulnerability wasn’t exactly encouraged.For decades, Samiam has occupied a r...

In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I explores why expressing needs in early dating can feel so terrifying  especially for people with anxious attachment or past relationship trauma.She breaks down the difference bet...

Kurtis Powers is a creative, curator, founder, and strategist working at the intersection of media, culture, and conversation. As the force behind a radio station and a weekly talk radio show, Kurtis creates space for real dialogue and voices t...