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 114- Benny Capaul (The Boy Detective) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:39:43
Send us Fan Mail Today on The Hardcore Therapist Podcast, I’m sitting down with Benny Capaul — vocalist and co-founder of the high-energy ska-punk band The Boy Detective, born out of southeastern Michigan’s DIY scene. Th…
The Hardcore Therapist 113- Brian Burdzy ( Hundreds of AU) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:21
Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I’m talking with Brian Burdzy, the new frontman of Hundreds of AU. Brian stepped into a band with an established sound and history, and with their latest alb…