Sven holds a group session with Shannon and Teddy, both with horror stories of abuse from parents, medical providers, and others. Dead or alive, how much do your parents' messages affect your life? Can you ever be the real you? What if people = pain? What if your father punches you in the face for bad grades in middle school? Sven helps Shannon and Teddy dea ... Show More
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Bullied But Powerless No More
Blaine wants more than anything to be a father, but he and his wife have struggled with infertility for years. He feels his life has been one disappointment after another, starting with the knowledge that he was supposed to be aborted. Through Blaine's confusion, Sven helps him t ... Show More
1h 10m
Jul 5
Q&A: Trauma Bonds, Being Alone, and More
No, we don't know what questions will be coming in, and yes, Sven answers all the questions right as they come from Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Please listen in to the recorded results of this Lightning Round! Explicit content.Send us Fan Mail
53m 4s
Jan 2025
How To Heal Hypervigilance From Parents’ Creepy S*x Behaviors
<p>Some people are deeply confused about what’s appropriate to say and do around their kids. When parents are unboundaried like that, walking around undressed, raging, getting emotional, talking about exploits, it makes kids feel scared again and again, putting them at risk to de ... Show More
20m 36s
Mar 2021
Q + A | toxic parenting, panic attacks + dermatillomania
<p>tw: domestic violence, abuse<br/><br/>Hello! <br/><br/>We are back in your ears for the second Q + A for the year :)<br/><br/>We are answering a whole bunch of interesting questions, such as dealing with toxic parenting, panic attacks, dermatillomania, grief in relationships + ... Show More
1h 13m
Jul 2024
Kinky John, Dealing with Anger, and Golden Showers
<p>Today, Shaun and John touch on their kinks, seeking therapy, experiences growing up, and “parts work.” They also bring on their first two live callers and answer their questions. The first caller asks how to set boundaries and distance yourself from unhealthy people. The secon ... Show More
1 h
Apr 2024
Dealing with an Immature Parent, with Eve
Eve, Robin, and Headspace coach Neca answer questions about feeling overwhelmed but wanting to take care of yourself, handling an immature parent, and learning to deal with emotions instead of internalizing them. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Eve here. Try the ... Show More
38m 29s
Dec 2024
Teen Stories: Facing Childhood Trauma
Trauma experienced in childhood has the potential to impact an individual's entire life — which is why it's so crucial to support a teen who's facing a painful past. In today's show, Mark talks with two teens from Heartlight, including one of our youngest residents, who opens up ... Show More
24m 38s