On today’s show, I’m excited to be joined by David and Brian from See It Through. They’ve just signed with New Age Records and are getting ready to release their brand-new EP, What’s Behind Us Never Fades. This powerful record...

Today, we’re diving into something that’s often invisible but incredibly draining: emotional monitoring. After our episode on Emotional Immaturity, a thoughtful question from a client opened the door to this conversation.Emotional...

On this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I had the pleasure to speak to Patrick Kitzel is the founder of Reaper Records—a label that defined a generation with landmark releases from bands like Trapped Under Ice, Terror, Backtrack, Turnstile, ...

In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I dives deep into the heart of emotional experience — what emotions really are, why they linger, and how emotional immaturity shapes our lives. From understanding the science behind feelings t...

Today on The Hardcore Therapist, I got a chance to talk to 3 authors Keith Ward, Karl Buechner, and Jeremy Mueller about their book The Unraveling: The Counsel of Crows (1). The first book of their 3 book series. "The Unraveling is ...

The question is: Are you overparenting? And more importantly — how can you pull back in a healthy way and help your child develop independence, resilience, and confidence? If you’ve ever caught yourself doing too much, stepping in too ...

Rob and I sat down to talk about family, the Hamilton Hardcore scene, relationships, and plenty more. If you don’t know, Rob plays bass in RUST, a metallic-hardcore band out of Hamilton, Ontario. They’ve been around since 2019, making a ...

Today on The Hardcore Therapist, we’re talking about something I see all the time in my practice and, honestly, have lived through myself: emotional burnout.This isn't just feeling “tired.” This is a deep, soul-level depletion that creep...

On today's episode, we welcome Justin King, a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of Ben & Esther's Vegan Jewish Deli. From motorcycle sales to punk-themed barbershops and bioplastics, Justin's journey has been anything but conventional....

Today, we’re talking about something that touches all of us at some point in life—grief. Specifically, two big questions I hear a lot: How do I cope with the loss of a loved one? and <...

On this episode of The Hardcore Therapist,  we have a special guest. Hailing from West Michigan, Sam Rottschafer has an incredible talent for capturing life through his lens—whether it’s the high-energy atmosphere of a concert, the brea...

A trauma bond is when you’re deeply attached to someone who’s hurting you — emotionally, physically, or psychologically — and it’s that cycle of pain, then love-bombing, then pain again that makes you stick around. You’re basically bon...

Today, we have an incredible guest who embodies the true essence of music, art, and hardcore culture. Born and raised in New York, he's been immersed in creativity from an early age, coming from a family of musicians. As a teenager, he found hi...

 What happens when the entire family system bends over backwards to cater to the most toxic person in the room?I’m talking about the person who wrecks every holiday, throws emotional grenades at family events, and somehow... everyon...

Today’s guest is an absolute powerhouse in the plant-based world. Natalie Slater is a Chicago-based vegan cookbook author, content creator, and all-around food industry badass. She’s the go-to expert for high-protein vegan eats and isn’t afraid...

“Can you really rewire your brain for positivity?”It sounds a little... woo-woo, right? Like something you'd see on a Pinterest quote board. But here's the thing—it’s not just a feel-good idea. There’s actual neuroscience to back it up. ...

On this Episode of the Hardcore Therapist, I had the pleasure to speak with Joe Bando who will be sharing his journey, starting in the underground hardcore music scene of Cleveland, Ohio—a world of raw energy and defiance that shaped his path i...

Hey everyone, welcome back to The Hardcore Therapist! I’m so glad you’re here. Today we’re diving into a question that hits close to home for a lot of us:“How do I set boundaries without feeling guilty—and what do I do if someon...

On this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, Kyle Donovan and Tyler Hillman, members of the Michigan Hardcore band Suffer No Fools. They're celebrating the release of their debut album, "To Live Is To Suffer," which is out  now via Heroes + ...

Today, we’re diving into a loaded, raw, and often painful topic—how to let go of people who don’t enhance your life—including family.I’m not here to sugarcoat this. I’m here to help you honor your mental health, even when it means making...

What an amazing collaboration episode of The Hardcore Therapist Podcast and Pit Therapy Podcast! Kyle and Trevor were so much fun. Check out this hilarious episode chalked full of hardcore, family life, growing up and a wild t...

On this episode of The Hardcore Therapist I was joined by Scott Crouse. Coming up through the thriving Syracuse, NY hardcore movement of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, Scott helped shape the sound and message of a generation. As a founding guita...

On this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, today we're diving into a powerful topic: self-abandonment. This is something so many of us struggle with without even realizing it—saying yes when we mean no, ignoring our own needs, or constantly put...

On this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I am thrilled to welcome Ray Harkins. Ray is the host of the influential podcast 100 Words or Less, where he dives deep into the stories of musicians, artists, and creatives. Beyond t...

First, I just want to acknowledge how incredibly painful and confusing this must feel. To be in a marriage where one person has emotionally stepped away, while you’re still physically sharing a home and parenting together, is a deeply complicat...