Feeling stuck with chronic gut issues or back pain? Wondering how pain can be “neuroplastic” when it feels so real? In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I breaks down the science of the brain–gut connection, the role of the nervo...

Steve Larson has been a cornerstone of Orange County hardcore. You know him from Insted, A18, and The Alligators—and today he’s hanging out with me on The Hardcore Therapist Podcast. We talk about Insted signing with Epitaph Records, t...

Does having a spiritual connection to a higher power actually affect your mental health? In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I break down the research, the real-life examples, and the clinical insights so you can understand how spiritual...

Today on The Hardcore Therapist, I’m joined by Vennie from South Florida hardcore outfit Spit Truth, a band gearing up to drop their new EP Good For You this fall. Known for their raw energy and unapologetic honesty, Sp...

In this episode, I explore one of the most common — and misunderstood — emotional experiences: feeling lonely even when you’re not alone. Drawing from neuroscience, attachment theory, and her work as a therapist, she breaks do...

Today on The Hardcore Therapist, I’m joined by someone whose bass lines have been the backbone of some of the most influential punk and hardcore records of the last few decades. Michael Cotterman has played in legendary bands like Kid ...

In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, IIdives deep into the conversations couples therapists must be having about sexual health — and why avoiding them keeps partners disconnected, resentful, and misunderstood. Drawing fr...

On today’s episode of The Hardcore Therapist Podcast, I’m thrilled to be joined by two incredible guests — Viggy Ram and RJ Rabe from the Bay Area melodic hardcore band Drought. Their debut LP, Souvenir, dropped on July 18th through Iodine Reco...

Have you ever wondered if you’re truly “chill”  or if you’ve just stopped feeling altogether? In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist Podcast I breaks down the difference between emotional calm and emotional numbness a trauma re...

Today on The Hardcore Therapist Podcast, we’re joined by a truly unique guest whose roots run deep in both hardcore and sacred sound. Akincana Krishna grew up in New York immersed in music, first as a multi-instrumentalist and later as a bassis...

Feeling scatterbrained, overwhelmed, or unable to concentrate? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I dive into why focus is so difficult for adults today—especially those with ADHD—and shares science-backed str...

Today on the Hardcore Therapist, we’re honored to welcome Steven ‘Steven In Stereo’ Walker,  also known as PositiveSteven , a voice in the YouTube music commentary landscape.  Steven has built a platform where he doe...

* This episode contains discussions of grooming, sexual abuse, and manipulation  particularly how teenage girls have been exploited in the hardcore and DIY music scenes. If that’s triggering for you, please take care of yourself pause, ...

On this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I was honored to welcome a very special guest—someone whose journey through music, philosophy, and spiritual practice has inspired generations. Vic DiCara is best known as the guitarist for the legenda...

Shame can leave us feeling unworthy, isolated, and stuck. In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I unpacks the shame cycle—why it happens, how it affects your life, and practical tools to break free. Learn how to recognize shame, p...

Today on The Hardcore Therapist, I’m honored to welcome J. Navarro. If you know anything about the punk and ska scene, you know his name—frontman of The Suicide Machines, Break Anchor, Hellmouth, J. Navarro & The Traitors, Roosevel...

Family ties can be powerful—and painful. In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I explores how to decide whether reconciliation or no contact is the healthiest path for you. Learn key signs to look for, questions to ask yourself, a...

Today on The Hardcore Therapist, I spoke to the artist Christoph Jesus.  Christoph Jesus is the electrifying frontman of Crazy & the Brains, the New Jersey-born band known for blending streetwise lyrics, punk aggression, and yes a xylo...

On this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I breaks down one of the most common questions I gets: “What’s the difference between anxiety and panic—and what do I do in the moment?”You’ll learn how to distinguish key symptoms, und...

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...