The Hardcore Therapist

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The Hardcore Therapist is a education podcast hosted by Sarah, with 299 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Sarah hosts The Hardcore Therapist, a education show with 299 episodes published.

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  The Hardcore Therapist 156.5- Intentional Isn’t Enough: Who Are You When You’re Triggered?

  Sep 29, 202624 min

  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 Mind, values, nervous-system reactions, people-pleasing, control, boundaries, and the gap between intention and impact. I’ll also share a simple framework— Intention. Action. Impact. —to help you turn insight into something your partner can actually experience. Because wanting to communicate better isn’t the same as knowing what to do in the moment. Relationship insight matters. But insight without behavior change can keep you stuck. Support the show

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  The Hardcore Therapist 156- Jessica Tierney (INKED and XSisterhoodX)

  Sep 24, 20261h 9m

  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 the straight edge community, and her journey into entrepreneurship with Inked, her new tech company serving the property management industry. This conversation is about resilience, reinvention, community, and building something meaningful from the experiences that shape us. Support the show

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  The Hardcore Therapist 155.5- HOW TO SERVE YOUR PARTNER WITHOUT LOSING YOURSELF

  Sep 22, 202628 min

  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 relationship stable. We’ll look at how to give from a place of choice instead of fear, communicate your needs without guilt, and create a relationship where care goes both ways. Healthy partnership isn’t about losing yourself in service to someone else. It’s about choosing each other without disappearing. Support the show

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  The Hardcore Therapist 155- Kevin Doss (Downcast)

  Sep 17, 20261h 31m

  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 paramedic in Los Angeles. We talk about the emotional power of music, the connection between hardcore and helping others in crisis, and how trauma, resilience, responsibility, and compassion can all live in the same story. This conversation is about more than music. It is about what shapes us, what grounds us, and how a life built around intensity can also become a life rooted in care, survival, and service. Support the show

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  The Hardcore Therapist 154.5- Why Do We Confuse Intensity With Intimacy?

  Sep 15, 202625 min

  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 emotional highs and lows can feel so compelling. You’ll learn why being consumed by someone doesn’t necessarily mean you’re deeply connected, what real intimacy actually looks like, and how to tell whether a relationship is built on trust, consistency, and responsiveness—or on the thrill of the chase. If you’ve ever mistaken butterflies for compatibility or wondered why healthy relationships can sometimes feel “too quiet,” this episode will give you a new way to look at connection. Support the show

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