Mental Health · Sven Erlandson
by Sven Erlandson
Sven Erlandson, MDiv., Keynote Speaker, 64-week Top10 best-selling author (8 books), Social Media Creator with 3M+ followers (aka "Badass Counseling"). Founder of Badass Counseling, NYC, he is single-handedly rewriting an entire industry with his "healing shouldn't take a long time," raw and aggressive approach to transformation. He has counseled Special Forces to Hollywood insiders, homeless to Wall Street CEOs, and people in the trades to everyday folks just trying to get by. Always real, always raw, always kind. Former pastor, military, and NCAA Head Coach for Strength. His 2x/week podcasts feature no-BS, LIVE counseling sessions and Q&A 'lightning rounds' where he takes questions LIVE on three social media platforms, all at one time, rapid-fire. With coarse language and a no-nonsense approach, Sven attacks life's toughest issues — from massive trauma to cheating, suicide to self-worth, career loss to parenting — always challenging guests to dive deep and emerge transformed. Ranked in the Top 10 for Mental Health/Fitness podcasts, tune in for new counseling sessions every Thursday and hear Sven respond to followers' questions every Sunday. (Content may be explicit.)
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I have been struggling my whole life. I have real issues with both of my parents, I got off the phone with my mom who is in severe denial and searched up denial on podcasts so I could understand. The generational denial episode came up… I’ve been binge listening ever since. Bought the book and and hoping to change my mental state and be the best I can be for my kids. I relate to almost every episode in one way or another. What wisdom you have Sven, thank you!!
Sven’s podcasts have become a profoundly helpful and healing counter message to all of the negative messaging I got as a child. If you are looking for a better, faster way to heal through self directed therapy his podcasts and his books are phenomenal. No joke. I have been in therapy on and off since 1997 and I have been able to heal more in the last three months since I found his work than I have in the last 27 years. If you are tired of slow, ineffective therapy and are a DIY type who is ready to dive deep and get work done, Sven’s work will help you like nothing else. His work has changed my life in a profound way. I personally can’t handle the counseling episodes of the podcast, but I LOVE the Q&A lighting rounds where Sven goes on mini rants in response to people’s questions. I really enjoy those episodes.
I’ve been spiraling for a while now and came across Sven on TikTok. His podcasts give me comfort and gives me hope that I am capable of change. Definitely worth the listen!
Add listening to this guy to your self care plan. Even if you don’t have the same challenges with interpersonal relationships (which means you’re lying to yourself), you’ll improve your recognition when a toxic person comes into your life, and know exactly how to deal with them!
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