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 120- Cindy Hulej (Cindy's Guitars) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:47
Send us Fan Mail Today on The Hardcore Therapist, I’m really excited to welcome Cindy Hulej. Cindy is the builder behind Cindy Hulej Custom Guitars, where she handcrafts instruments that are as intentional, expressive, a…
The Hardcore Therapist 119- Knocko Nolan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:22
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Hardcore Therapist I spoke to Knocko Nolan is a retired NYPD and LAPD officer whose career spanned specialized units including Narcotics, Vice, CRASH, the Career Criminal Unit, and…
The Hardcore Therapist 118- Mike Judge (Judge and Youth of Today) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:26
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I'm sitting down with Mike Judge frontman of Judge and, for those who truly know their history, the original drummer for Youth of Today. In other words… this on…
The Hardcore Therapist 117- Tina Coyle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:58
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I amshining a light on someone whose impact on the hardcore scene has been felt for decades—even if she’s rarely stepped into the spotlight. Tina Coyle, wife…