On this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I sit down with bassist Matt Fletcher—known for his work with Shai Hulud, Life Force, and One—for a raw and thoughtful conversation about his journey through music, ...

Conflict in relationships is unavoidable — but what really determines the health and longevity of a partnership isn’t the fight itself, it’s how we come back together afterward. In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist Podcast, we explore why ...

Today on The Hardcore Therapist, I’m joined by the incredible Shoshana “Shana” Pederson — a force in both the legal world and the mental health advocacy space. By day, Shana is the  Senior Manager of eData  Specialized Recruiting,...

Ever felt yourself go completely blank during an argument? Or noticed you shut down emotionally when conflict comes up with someone you love? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, host Sarah Kuretzky breaks down ...

Today on The Hardcore Therapist,  I’m joined by Reid Chancellor—cartoonist, illustrator, musician, and the author of Hardcore Anxiety, Sad Religion, and Hardcore Happiness. Reid reached out to me, and I’...

Generational trauma runs deep—it shows up in silence, in yelling, in shame, and in secrecy. Even when we swear we’ll parent differently, old patterns have a way of sneaking into how we raise our kids, how we love our partners, and even how we t...

The Hardcore Therapist welcomes Popeye Vogelsang — the unmistakable voice of Farside, the iconic Orange County melodic hardcore band that helped shape the sound of the '90s punk scene. Known for blending raw emotion with introspective ly...

Sending your child off to college is one of the biggest transitions we face as parents—and it’s not just their new chapter, it’s ours too. In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I share my personal perspective on what it feels like...

On this episode of The Hardcore Therapist Podcast, I spoke to Drew Maxey. He is a high school English teacher, comic book writer for DC under the name DrewXdeficit, and frontman for the St. Louis hardcore bands, Good Grief, Like Heaven and ...

Have you ever landed a promotion, finished a project, or reached a milestone only to think, “They must have made a mistake…I don’t really deserve this”? That nagging self-doubt is called imposter syndrome, and in this episode of...

Today on The Hardcore Therapist,  I’m sitting down with someone who blends creativity with deep compassion — Alison Mennor AKA FAST ALI. Ali is an accomplished artist and founder of Lost & Found Tattoos, and you may know her from the l...

Today, we’re diving into a relationship pattern that so many of my clients — and honestly, me in my past life too — have found themselves stuck in. It’s being with someone who is emotionally unavailable… and somehow finding yourself doing 80% o...

This episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I had the chance to talk to Joe Nelson, co-founder of Trust Records, is a pivotal figure in the hardcore punk community whose roots in the scene run deep. A former vocalist for bands like Triggerman and m...

Can an algorithm truly support your mental health—or are we just outsourcing intimacy? In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I  takes a deep dive into the world of AI mental health apps like Woebot, Wysa, and Replika.We’ll expl...

On this episode of The Hardcore Therapist I spoke to Dr. Kate Quinn i a UK-based clinical psychologist and co-director of Heavy Metal Therapy, a community project that uses heavy music to support mental health. A lifelong metalhead, Kate create...

In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I breaks down one of the most misunderstood dynamics in relationships: the difference between emotional intimacy and emotional enmeshment. If you’ve ever wondered whether your deep connection ...

Today on The Hardcore Therapist, we’re joined by Rebecca Lore—better known as The Hardcore Cheerleader. From her early days on the sidelines as a high school cheerleader to her lifelong passion for movement, dance, and self-ex...

In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist Podcast, I explores the psychology behind crowd killing in the hardcore scene. Why does it happen? What emotional and cultural forces drive it? And how is it pushing people out of a community b...

Today on the podcast, I'm joined by Mark from Time X Heist, a straight edge hardcore band out of Denver, Colorado. In a scene where few new acts are carrying the torch of the classic youth crew sound, Time X Heist stands out—b...

In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I answers a brave listener’s question: “I’m married and I want an open or poly relationship. My partner doesn’t. How do I talk to them about it in a way that respects them but also gets my nee...

On this episode of The Hardcore Theraoist I spoke to Flint Beard who is the vocalist and lyricist for Life Force, a straight edge hardcore band from Texas and Oklahoma, signed to New Age Records. Formed in 2018, Life Force blends classic youth ...

In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I explore the emotional impact of the mother wound—how unmet childhood needs show up in adult relationships, and the caretaking dynamics that often follow. This conversation isn’t limited by g...

On this episode of The Hardcore Therapist I got to speak to Pat Flynn who is a legendary figure in hardcore music, best known as the frontman of Have Heart and Fiddlehead. With a powerful voice and introspective lyrics, Pat helped define a gene...

In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, Sarah breaks down what emotional safety actually means, how it shows up (or doesn’t), and why it matters in every kind of relationship.We talk:What builds or breaks emotiona...

Tommy Corrigan, the voice behind one of Long Island’s most influential hardcore bands—Silent Majority.Silent Majority is often credited as a foundational band in the melodic hardcore and post-hardcore scenes, particularly influ...