The Hardcore Therapist 112- Steve Larson (Insted, A-18, The Alligators)

The Hardcore Therapist 112- Steve Larson (Insted, A-18, The Alligators)

Author: Sarah November 21, 2025 Duration: 1:16:34
Send us Fan Mail Steve Larson has been a cornerstone of Orange County hardcore. You know him from Insted, A18, and The Alligators—and today he’s hanging out with me on The Hardcore Therapist Podcast. We talk about Insted signing with Epitaph Records, the misconceptions they faced on the road, and how they were ahead of their time as one of the first true “merch bands.” I first met Steve right before the Big Frank Memorial Show, where he played in Bonds of Friendship with so many incredible pe...

Ever wondered what happens when a therapist trades the quiet office for the messy, complicated reality of everyday life? That's the space The Hardcore Therapist occupies. Hosted by Sarah, this podcast digs into the raw material of human experience-the relationships that shape us, the cultural forces that pressure us, and the personal battles we fight in silence. You won't find textbook theories delivered from an ivory tower here. Instead, Sarah applies a grounded, practical lens to the struggles we all recognize, from navigating family dynamics and personal growth to understanding our place in a shifting society. Each conversation feels like a candid talk with someone who gets it, blending professional insight with straight-talking honesty. The goal isn't just to educate but to connect, offering tangible perspectives for self-improvement that resonate long after the episode ends. By focusing on real-world application over abstract concepts, this podcast builds a bridge between therapeutic wisdom and the hardcore business of actually living. It’s for anyone ready to look at their life with clarity and courage, seeking tools that work outside the therapist's door. Tune in for a unique blend of compassion and grit, where improving your mental and emotional world feels not only possible but deeply human.
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The Hardcore Therapist 102- Shana Pederson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:51
Send us Fan Mail Today on The Hardcore Therapist, I’m joined by the incredible Shoshana “Shana” Pederson — a force in both the legal world and the mental health advocacy space. By day, Shana is the Senior Manager of eDat…
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Duration: 16:08
Send us Fan Mail Generational trauma runs deep—it shows up in silence, in yelling, in shame, and in secrecy. Even when we swear we’ll parent differently, old patterns have a way of sneaking into how we raise our kids, ho…
The Hardcore Therapist 98.5- How Do I Deal With Imposter Syndrome? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:57
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever landed a promotion, finished a project, or reached a milestone only to think, “They must have made a mistake…I don’t really deserve this”? That nagging self-doubt is called imposter syndrom…