The Hardcore Therapist 130- Monica Tanner (XVX,  psychologist, a cancer survivor, and an all-around badass)

The Hardcore Therapist 130- Monica Tanner (XVX, psychologist, a cancer survivor, and an all-around badass)

Author: Sarah March 27, 2026 Duration: 1:01:37
Send us Fan Mail I am so excited to welcome Monica Tanner to The Hardcore Therapist podcast. Monica is straight edge, a psychologist, a cancer survivor, and an all-around badass. She brings together lived experience and clinical depth in a way that’s rare—and deeply needed. Her story sits at the intersection of identity, resilience, discipline, and survival, and she doesn’t soften it for comfort. Today we’re talking about what it means to move through illness without losing yourself, to pract...

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 138- Travis Shettel- Piebald [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:28
Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest is Travis Shettel from Piebald; a band that, for a lot of us, wasn’t just music… it was something we felt. And right now is actually a perfect time to have him on, with the recent Iodine Re…
The Hardcore Therapist 137- Shi (SCARBORO) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:31
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist Podcast, Sarah sits down with Shi (pronounced “Shur”), guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for the New York City punk band SCARBORO. For over a decade, SCARBORO…
The Hardcore Therapist 136.5- My Birthday Episode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:34
Send us Fan Mail In this birthday episode,I reflects on the year I stopped blaming myself for feeling exhausted, sluggish, inflamed, and unlike myself. I shares her personal hormone replacement therapy journey, the self-…
The Hardcore Therapist 136- Mike Egan (Artist) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:15
Send us Fan Mail Today's guest on The Hardcore Therapist is Mike Egan, a contemporary artist known for his bold, symbolic paintings that explore themes of death, spirituality, and the human experience. Before becoming a…