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Mental health clinician that uses holistic informed work based in overall wellness

31/10/2025

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 Recordings, recorded by the legendary Jack Shirley.
Souvenir is a powerful 13-track journey that blends hardcore aggression with melody, drawing influence from post-hardcore and emo heavyweights like Pianos Become the Teeth and Title Fight. It’s raw, emotionally charged, and absolutely unforgettable. Thanks to my new pals and my dear friends at

29/10/2025

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 response that often masquerades as being easygoing, detached, or “unbothered.”

24/10/2025

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 bassist in bands like Glassjaw and As Kindred Spirits, taking that raw hardcore energy across the globe. His journey didn’t stop there — in 1998, he traveled to India, where under the guidance of Aindra Prabhu he stepped into the world of 24-hour kirtan, merging his hardcore intensity with the devotional fire of bhakti. He’s a singer, a master of traditional kirtan instruments like harmonium, mridanga, and karatals, and someone who bridges two worlds — the gritty honesty of hardcore and the transcendence of sacred sound.

22/10/2025

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 strategies, treatments, and accommodations that actually work. Learn how to manage distractions, support your brain chemistry, and reclaim your attention with practical tips you can start using right away.

17/10/2025

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 doesn’t just react to the big hits — he analyzes, dissects, and feels them, often doing full-album takes that bring out structure and subtlety many listeners might miss.
What makes him even more compelling is his honesty: he’s spoken openly about living with anxiety and depression, and he uses his platform not just to critique music, but also to advocate for mental wellness.

15/10/2025

* 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, skip sections, or come back later when you’re ready.
Today, we’re diving into one of the hardest but most necessary topics we’ve ever talked about: how teenage girls have been groomed within the hardcore scene and how we can understand, heal, and protect future generations.
I’ve been part of this community for decades, and I love it deeply. But love means accountability and it’s time we name what’s been hidden for too long.

11/10/2025

All sales of my podcast t-shirts will go to people in the hardcore scene that have been groomed. I will be holding a support group free of charge please DM me for details. All shirts will be shipped on October 24th.

10/10/2025

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 legendary hardcore bands 108, Inside Out, and Shelter—all of which helped define the spiritual hardcore movement of the ‘90s.

08/10/2025

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, practice self-compassion, challenge shame-based beliefs, and reconnect through vulnerability so you can start feeling worthy again.

03/10/2025

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, Roosevelt’s Inaugural Parade, and more. J is a dear friend and I was so happy to get a chance to catch up with him!

01/10/2025

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, and steps to protect your well-being as you navigate this tough decision.

26/09/2025

On this episode of 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 xylophone. Whether he’s ripping through a live set or channeling emotion into his writing, Christoph brings honesty, grit, and heart to everything he does.

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