The Hardcore Therapist
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Episodes
273 episodes
The Hardcore Therapist 143- Mandy Morgan (Nadine Records, Berzerk, Calamity Jane)
Today’s guest on The Hardcore Therapist Podcast is Mandy Morgan.She’s the force behind Nadine Records and was also in the band Berzerk—coming up in a scene that didn’t always make space for women to take up that kind of energy.<...
The Hardcore Therapist 142.5- What’s the Link Between Mental Health and Procrastination?
Procrastination is not always laziness — it is often anxiety, overwhelm, perfectionism, depression, ADHD, shame, or nervous system dysregulation.In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I explore the connection between me...
The Hardcore Therapist 142- Todd Kowalski (Propagandhi)
Today’s guest is someone who has been shaping the sound—and the message—of punk and hardcore for decades. I’m joined by Todd Kowalski, bassist and vocalist of Propagandhi.If you know Propagandhi, you know this isn’t just music—...
The Hardcore Therapist 141.5- “Why do I keep ignoring red flags when I know better?”
In this discussion on The Hardcore Therapist, I dive into the painful reality of staying when our nervous system is already screaming that something is wrong. We explore the powerful forces ike intense chemistry, the pull of potential, the w...
The Hardcore Therapist 141- Kevin Salk (Punk Rock Photographer)
Today’s guest is someone who captured a moment in time that a lot of people talk about—but very few people actually saw the way he did.I’m joined by Kevin Salk, a photographer who documented the early Southern California hardcore scene i...
The Hardcore Therapist 140.5- How Do You Rebuild Trust With Yourself After Betrayal or Heartbreak?
After betrayal or heartbreak, the hardest part is not always trusting someone else again — t is learning how to trust yourself. In this episode, I explore how betrayal impacts the nervous system, self-worth, rumination, attachment wounds, ...
The Hardcore Therapist 140- Anthony Giannotti ( Victory Crown Barber Co.)
On this episde of The Hardcore Therapist, I’m joined by Anthony Giannotti, founder of Victory Crown Barber Co., and someone who has spent over a decade mastering his craft as a barber, entrepreneur, and educator.Anthony didn’t just step ...
The Hardcore Therapist 139.5- Looking Backward to Move Forward in Modern Dating
Are you exhausted by dating apps, endless swiping, ghosting, low-effort conversations, and starting over again and again? You might be experiencing dating burnout.In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I answers the question...
The Hardcore Therapist 139- Richard Blake (PhD, Psychology and Breathwork)
In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I sit down with Dr. Richard L. Blake to unpack what’s known as the treatment-prevalence paradox—the reality that even with increased access to therapy, self-help tools, and mental health aware...
The Hardcore Therapist 138.5- Are you dating the person in front of you or the potential of who you hope they could become?
In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I breaks down the dating trend of the “nanoship” — a tiny romantic connection that can start to take up way too much space in your nervous system. From almost-relationships to situationships, ...
The Hardcore Therapist 138- Travis Shettel- Piebald
Today’s guest is Travis Shettel from Piebald; a band that, for a lot of us, wasn’t just music… it was something we felt.And right now is actually a perfect time to have him on, with the recent Iodine Recordings reissue of We...
The Hardcore Therapist 137.5- Why You Feel More Attached After Sex — And How to Stay Aligned With Your Values
Why does it feel like everything shifts after sex?In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, we break down why emotional attachment can intensify after physical intimacy—and why that doesn’t mean something is wrong with yo...
The Hardcore Therapist 137- Shi (SCARBORO)
In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist Podcast, Sarah sits down with Shi (pronounced “Shur”), guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for the New York City punk band SCARBORO. For over a decade, SCARBORO has been part of the modern NYC hardcore ...
The Hardcore Therapist 136.5- My Birthday Episode
In this birthday episode,I reflects on the year I stopped blaming myself for feeling exhausted, sluggish, inflamed, and unlike myself. I shares her personal hormone replacement therapy journey, the self-blame and frustration that pu...
The Hardcore Therapist 136- Mike Egan (Artist)
Today's guest on The Hardcore Therapist is Mike Egan, a contemporary artist known for his bold, symbolic paintings that explore themes of death, spirituality, and the human experience. Before becoming a full-time artist, Mike worked in the fune...
The Hardcore Therapist 135.5- Behavior Is the Pattern—Not the Thought
In this episode, wI explore the gap between insight and behavioral change.Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Activation, and Exposure-based models, I break down why understanding your patterns is not enough and why beh...
The Hardcore Therapist 135- Evan Seinfeld (Biohazard, Mantorship and Full Metal Fitness)
Today’s guest is someone who has lived multiple lives—and I mean that in the real sense of the word.I’m joined by Evan Seinfeld, best known as the frontman of Biohazard, a band that helped define hardcore and crossover culture with a sou...
The Hardcore Therapist 134.5- Why Regulation Comes Before Everything
In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I break down why understanding your patterns isn’t enough and why your nervous system is actually driving your reactions in real time.If you’ve ever thought: “I know what I...
The Hardcore Therapist 134- Jason Hamacher (Frodus, Battery, Good Clean Fun)
On this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I was honored to speak to Jason Hamacher — drummer of the influential post-hardcore band, Frodus, Battery, and Good Clean Fun and a sound artist whose work goes far beyond the stage. Jason has sp...
The Hardcore Therapist 133.5- When Insight Is Not Enough
You’re in therapy. You’re self-aware. You understand your patterns.So why are you still anxious?In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I break down one of the most frustrating experiences in mental h...
The Hardcore Therapist 133- Tim McMahon ( Mouthpiece, Search, Hands Tied, Face the Enemy, and Triple Threa
Tim McMahon is best known for his work in bands like Mouthpiece, Search, Hands Tied, Face the Enemy, and Triple Threat — projects that helped define a generation of East Coast hardcore with urgency, conviction, and emotional depth. But Tim’s im...
The Hardcore Therapist 132.5- What Should the Partner Do When Someone They Loved Gets Triggered
In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I break down what’s really happening beneath the surface when your partner gets triggered—and why it’s not as simple as “communicating better.” When your partner gets triggered, it’s not about...
The Hardcore Therapist 132- Alison Braun (Photographer)
I’m really excited to welcome Alison Braun to The Hardcore Therapist podcast.Alison’s first camera, a Pentax K1000 was a gift from her father, who taught her how to see light and story. What began as an interest in landscape pho...
The Hardcore Therapist 131.5- When Someone Dies by Suicide: What We Need to Understand, Say, and Do
When someone dies by suicide, the questions come fast.How did this happen? Why didn’t I see it? What could I have done differently?In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I talk about what actually ma...
The Hardcore Therapist 131- Drew Stone (The Hardcore Chronicles, All Ages: The Boston Hardcore Film)
I am so honored to welcome today’s guest Drew Stone. Drew is a filmmaker, frontman, and author, known for works like the The Hardcore Chronicles, a long-running documentary project that captures hardcore culture in a, meaningful,...