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The Hardcore Therapist
by Sarah
Who is the Hardcore Therapist?
Episodes
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The Hardcore Therapist 159.5- WHEN ANXIETY IS RUNNING THE SHOW: How Do We Change It?
Send us Fan Mail What if the way you're responding to anxiety is actually keeping you stuck? In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I explore how anxiety drives overthinking, reassurance-seeking, avoidance, and the need for certainty. Drawing on research and evidence-based approaches like…
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The Hardcore Therapist 159- Jorge Rosado (Merauder and Akani)
Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest is Jorge Rosado, the longtime vocalist of Merauder, one of the most influential bands to come out of New York’s metallic hardcore scene. Jorge’s voice helped define the sound and intensity of Master Killer, a record that continues to shape hardcore and metal decades...
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The Hardcore Therapist 158.5- Closure or Performance? Why You Still Need Your Ex to See You Win
Send us Fan Mail Do you really want closure—or do you want your ex to see that you won? In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I explore why we sometimes still need an ex to see us thriving, even when we have no desire to get back together. We’ll talk about attachment, rumination…
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The Hardcore Therapist 158- David Michael (Every Icon, Bhairav Healing)
Send us Fan Mail Today I’m joined by David Michael, the creator behind Every Icon and the founder of Bhairav Healing. Through Every Icon and his “Rebuilding My Record Collection” series, David explores music, creativity, memory, and the records that help shape who we become. His work with Bhairav...
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The Hardcore Therapist 157.5- Your Parents Got Divorced. Who Helped the Teenager Grieve?
Send us Fan Mail When parents divorce, teenagers are often expected to understand, adjust, and move forward—but who actually helps them grieve? In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I explore what divorce can look like from a teenager’s perspective, including loyalty binds, parentification,...
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The Hardcore Therapist 157- Jonah Matranga (Far, onelinedrawing,New End Original and Gratitude)
Send us Fan Mail A lot of people first discovered Jonah through Far, particularly records like Tin Cans With Strings to You and Water & Solutions, but Jonah's creative life has never really fit neatly into one band or one genre. Jonah went on to make deeply personal music as onelinedrawing…
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The Hardcore Therapist 156.5- Intentional Isn’t Enough: Who Are You When You’re Triggered?
Send us Fan Mail What does it actually mean to be intentional in a relationship? In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I break down the difference between having good intentions and actually changing your behavior when you’re triggered, defensive, hurt, or overwhelmed. We’ll talk about Wise...
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The Hardcore Therapist 156- Jessica Tierney (INKED and XSisterhoodX)
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Tierney to talk about growing up in Detroit, navigating autoimmune disease, and the tenacity it takes to keep moving forward when life and health do not go as planned. We also discuss her involvement with xSisterhoodx, her connection to…
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The Hardcore Therapist 155.5- HOW TO SERVE YOUR PARTNER WITHOUT LOSING YOURSELF
Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to serve your partner without abandoning yourself in the process? In this episode, I talk about the difference between loving, supporting, and showing up for your partner—and overfunctioning, people-pleasing, or sacrificing your own needs to keep the…
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The Hardcore Therapist 155- Kevin Doss (Downcast)
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I talk with Kevin Doss, best known as the voice of the legendary hardcore band Downcast. Kevin shares about hardcore, purpose, intensity, community, and what it means to carry that same heart into a life of service as a firefighter and...
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The Hardcore Therapist 154.5- Why Do We Confuse Intensity With Intimacy?
Send us Fan Mail Why do some relationships feel impossible to stop thinking about—even when they leave you anxious, confused, or constantly wondering where you stand? In this episode, we unpack the difference between intensity and intimacy and explore why uncertainty, chemistry, longing, and...
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The Hardcore Therapist 154- Matt Fisher (Contact)
Send us Fan Mail Today I’m joined by Matt Fisher, vocalist of Contact, a Richmond hardcore band whose music confronts empire, xenophobia, nationalism, consumerism, and the false gods that shape modern life. Contact’s sound is urgent and confrontational, but there is also a spiritual and...
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The Hardcore Therapist 153.5- When trauma and kink overlap, what are we actually looking at?
Send us Fan Mail Trigger Notice: This episode includes discussion of childhood sexual abuse, sexual trauma, kink, and trauma-related sexual responses. When trauma and kink overlap, what are we actually looking at? In this episode, I dig into the research, the nervous system, consent, repetition,...
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The Hardcore Therapist 153- Daryl Taberski (Snapcase)
Send us Fan Mail Today I’m joined by Daryl Taberski, vocalist of the legendary Buffalo hardcore band Snapcase. Snapcase helped shape the sound and evolution of 90s hardcore with records like Progression Through Unlearning, Designs for Automotion, and End Transmission, bringing together intensity,...
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The Hardcore 152.5- Money, Power, and Trust in Relationships
Send us Fan Mail Money fights are rarely just about money. In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I explore how money can become connected to trust, safety, freedom, resentment, power, and control in relationships. I talk about financial intimacy, financial infidelity, differing money…
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The Hardcore Therapist 152- Jame McElroy (Two Crow Collective)
Send us Fan Mail Today I’m joined by Jame McElroy, the owner and creator behind Two Crow Collective, a small-batch clothing company rooted in punk culture, storytelling, and advocacy. Two Crow started from Jame’s background in screen-printing, music, and DIY creativity, and has grown into a brand...
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The Hardcore Therapist 151.5- Are you staying together for the kids or are you unintentionally teaching them that love means staying unhappy?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I take on the complicated question of what happens when a marriage has emotionally ended, but the family structure stays intact because everyone is afraid of what separation might do to the children. Inspired by a listener’s situation…
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The Hardcore Therapist 151- Davis Driver (What It Meant, Reflect, XfortuneX, and Life Force)
Send us Fan Mail Today I’m joined by Davis Driver, a Portland-based vegan straight edge hardcore vocalist and Bassist known for his work with What It Meant, Reflect, XfortuneX, and Life Force. Davis has been part of projects that carry forward the raw, urgent spirit of straight edge hardcore…
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The Hardcore Therapist 150.5- Two Half-Assed Relationships or Never Feeling Like Enough?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I explore polyamory, throuples, jealousy, attachment, boundaries, and the question underneath it all: Am I enough and am I actually getting enough? This isn’t about judging non-monogamy. It’s about what helps relationships work: honest...
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The Hardcore Therapist 150- Joseph Thomas (There Were Wires)
Send us Fan Mail Today I’m joined by Joseph Thomas of There Were Wires, a band that came out of Boston’s chaotic hardcore and post-hardcore world, making music that holds intensity, atmosphere, and a lot of emotional weight. There Were Wires are returning with Vessel, their first new full-length…
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The Hardcore Therapist 149.5- Are You Co-Parenting or Asking Your New Marriage to Carry Your Old Family Conflict?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I’m talking about co-parenting after divorce, especially when a new marriage, stepchildren, former partners, guilt, resentment, and unresolved family conflict all become part of the same system. I break down the difference between…
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The Hardcore Therapist 149- Scott Crawford (Salad Days, Creem, Something Better Change Documentaries)
Send us Fan Mail Today I’m joined by Scott Crawford, a multi-talented filmmaker, musician, writer, and documentarian who directed Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC. A D.C. native who started the fanzine Metrozine as a teenager, Scott brings an insider’s perspective to the DIY spirit,...
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The Hardcore Therapist 148.5- Are You Ready for Love or Just Ready to Be Chosen Again?
Send us Fan Mail After divorce, readiness for love is not measured only by time it is measured by whether you can enter a relationship without performing, self-silencing, or falling in love with someone’s potential. I explore how to recognize genuine readiness, evaluate present behavior,...
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The Hardcore Therapist 148- Ryan Smith (Rain the Shining)
Send us Fan Mail Today I’m joined by Ryan Smith, the musician behind Rain the Shining. Rain the Shining is Ryan’s Baltimore-based music project, blending guitar-driven indie rock with roots in hardcore and punk. His music carries that tension between reflection and resistance — songs about time,...
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The Hardcore Therapist 147.5- For Lou Koller: When a Band Becomes Part of Your Story.
Send us Fan Mail In this tribute episode, I reflect on the death of Lou Koller of Sick of It All and what it means when a band becomes woven into the story of your life. I share memories of seeing Sick of It All throughout several decades in Detroit and explore how music can hold our grief,...
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The Hardcore Therapist 147- Chris LaPointe (Wake of Humanity)
Send us Fan Mail Today I’m joined by Chris LaPointe, vocalist of Wake of Humanity, a Washington state vegan straight edge hardcore band rooted in animal rights, environmental justice, human justice, and resistance. Wake of Humanity is part of the New Age Records family, which makes this...
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The Hardcore Therapist 146.5- What do you do when you love your parents but feel deeply divided by their political beliefs?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk about navigating political differences without abandoning your values, your emotional regulation, or your sense of self. I explore the difference between disagreement and dehumanization, how to set boundaries without overexplaining, and why you cannot…
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The Hardcore Therapist 146- Frank Bach (Monk LA)
Send us Fan Mail Today on The Hardcore Therapist, I’m joined by Frank Bach, vocalist of the Los Angeles hardcore band Monk. Frank’s work sits at a really interesting intersection of hardcore music, mindfulness, creativity, and self-inquiry. Monk brings the intensity and urgency of punk and...
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The Hardcore Therapist 145.5- Are You Communicating, or Are You Auditioning to Be Understood?
Send us Fan Mail Are you communicating—or performing a perfectly polished version of yourself in hopes of being understood? In this episode, I explore how overexplaining can become a form of emotional begging, especially when fear of rejection, conflict, or being misunderstood takes over. I break...
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The Hardcore Therapist 145- Creech (Rebelmatic and Creaturenomics)
Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest on The Hardcore Therapist Podcast is Creech also known as Creature or Creaturenomics. He’s the lead vocalist and frontman for the NYC hardcore punk/funk band Rebelmatic, known for intense, growling vocals and high-energy live shows that pull from NYHC, punk, and...
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The Hardcore Therapist 144.5- Overexplaining Is a Form of Emotional Begging: How It Keeps You Trapped in Anxiety
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m talking about overexplaining as a form of emotional begging and how it can keep us trapped in a cycle of anxiety. I break down why we overexplain, how it connects to people-pleasing, attachment wounds, reassurance-seeking, trauma responses, and fear of being...
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The Hardcore Therapist 144- Chris Wrenn (Bridge Nine, Sully's and Fenway Punk)
Send us Fan Mail Today I’m joined by Chris Wrenn, founder of Bridge 9 Records and now author of his new book Fenway Punk. Chris has been a central figure in hardcore for decades helping shape the scene through Bridge 9 and building something that’s lasted in a space that’s constantly evolving. In...
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The Hardcore Therapist 143.5- Why do I miss someone who treated me badly?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I talk about why it can be so hard to let go of someone who hurt you, even when you know the relationship was not healthy. I explore how attachment, intermittent reinforcement, rejection, grief, and nervous system patterns can keep us...
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The Hardcore Therapist 143- Mandy Morgan (Nadine Records, Berzerk, Calamity Jane)
Send us Fan Mail 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. What stands out about Mandy is how she’s navigated...
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The Hardcore Therapist 142.5- What’s the Link Between Mental Health and Procrastination?
Send us Fan Mail 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 mental health and procrastination, why avoidance brings...
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The Hardcore Therapist 142- Todd Kowalski (Propagandhi)
Send us Fan Mail 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—it’s political, it’s ethical, it’s challenging, and…
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The Hardcore Therapist 141.5- “Why do I keep ignoring red flags when I know better?”
Send us Fan Mail 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 weight of loneliness, and deep…
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The Hardcore Therapist 141- Kevin Salk (Punk Rock Photographer)
Send us Fan Mail 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 in the 1980s—not as press, not as an…
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The Hardcore Therapist 140.5- How Do You Rebuild Trust With Yourself After Betrayal or Heartbreak?
Send us Fan Mail 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, and your sense of judgment. I breaks down...
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The Hardcore Therapist 140- Anthony Giannotti ( Victory Crown Barber Co.)
Send us Fan Mail 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 into a career—he built one from the ground...
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The Hardcore Therapist 139.5- Looking Backward to Move Forward in Modern Dating
Send us Fan Mail 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: “How do I deal with dating burnout?” I explore…
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The Hardcore Therapist 139- Richard Blake (PhD, Psychology and Breathwork)
Send us Fan Mail 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 awareness, we’re not necessarily seeing a decrease...
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The Hardcore Therapist 138.5- Are you dating the person in front of you or the potential of who you hope they could become?
Send us Fan Mail 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, inconsistent texting, chemistry, fantasy, and...
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The Hardcore Therapist 138- Travis Shettel- Piebald
Send us Fan Mail 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 Are the Only Friends We Have, a record that really...
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The Hardcore Therapist 137.5- Why You Feel More Attached After Sex — And How to Stay Aligned With Your Values
Send us Fan Mail 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 you. We’re talking about what’s actually happening in your...
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The Hardcore Therapist 137- Shi (SCARBORO)
Send us Fan Mail 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 and punk scene, blending melodic...
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The Hardcore Therapist 136.5- My Birthday Episode
Send us Fan Mail 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 pushed me to seek better medical care, and the...
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The Hardcore Therapist 136- Mike Egan (Artist)
Send us Fan Mail 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 funeral industry as an embalmer and...
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The Hardcore Therapist 135.5- Behavior Is the Pattern—Not the Thought
Send us Fan Mail 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 behavior is the mechanism that actually…
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The Hardcore Therapist 135- Evan Seinfeld (Biohazard, Mantorship and Full Metal Fitness)
Send us Fan Mail 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 sound and message that was raw, aggressive…
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