The Hardcore Therapist

The Hardcore Therapist 144- Chris Wrenn (Bridge Nine, Sully's and Fenway Punk)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2255460/fan_mail/new] Today I’m joined by Chris Wrenn, founder of Bridge 9 Records and now author of his new book Fenway Punk. Chris has been a central figure in hardcore for decades helping shape the scene through Bridge 9 and building something that’s lasted in a space that’s constantly evolving. In this episode, we’re talking about longevity, identity, and what it actually takes to stay connected to your values over time without burning out or getting stuck. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2255460/support]

The Hardcore Therapist 143.5- Why do I miss someone who treated me badly?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2255460/fan_mail/new] In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I talk about why it can be so hard to let go of someone who hurt you, even when you know the relationship was not healthy. I explore how attachment, intermittent reinforcement, rejection, grief, and nervous system patterns can keep us emotionally connected to people who were inconsistent, unavailable, or harmful. Missing them does not mean they were good for you. It does not mean you should go back. It means you are human, healing, and learning to choose yourself. This episode is not a substitute for therapy. If you are experiencing abuse, coercive control, stalking, threats, or fear of retaliation, please seek support from a therapist, advocate, trusted person, or domestic violence resource. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2255460/support]

The Hardcore Therapist 143- Mandy Morgan (Nadine Records, Berzerk, Calamity Jane)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2255460/fan_mail/new] Today’s guest on The Hardcore Therapist Podcast is Mandy Morgan. She’s the force behind Nadine Records and was also in the band Berzerk—coming up in a scene that didn’t always make space for women to take up that kind of energy. What stands out about Mandy is how she’s navigated both the creative and business side of hardcore—building something from the ground up while staying rooted in authenticity. And that’s what we’re getting into today. Because there’s a real conversation here about identity, resilience, and what it takes to hold your ground in spaces that don’t always hand it to you. So we’re talking about her path through music, what she’s learned along the way, and how that translates into the way she shows up now. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2255460/support]

The Hardcore Therapist 142.5- What’s the Link Between Mental Health and Procrastination?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2255460/fan_mail/new] Procrastination is not always laziness — it is often anxiety, overwhelm, perfectionism, depression, ADHD, shame, or nervous system dysregulation. In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I explore the connection between mental health and procrastination, why avoidance brings short-term relief but long-term stress, and how to break the cycle with more compassion and less shame. You’ll learn practical tools like naming the feeling behind the task, making the next step smaller, using the “1% better” question, and building self-trust through tiny promises. This episode is for anyone who has ever thought, “I know what to do, so why can’t I just do it?” Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2255460/support]

The Hardcore Therapist 142- Todd Kowalski (Propagandhi)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2255460/fan_mail/new] Today’s guest is someone who has been shaping the sound—and the message—of punk and hardcore for decades. I’m joined by Todd Kowalski, bassist and vocalist of Propagandhi. If you know Propagandhi, you know this isn’t just music—it’s political, it’s ethical, it’s challenging, and it forces you to think. Their work has always pushed beyond the surface, questioning systems, accountability, and what it actually means to live in alignment with your values. And that’s exactly why this conversation matters. Because what Todd has been writing about for years—power, responsibility, internal conflict, how we show up in the world—those are the same themes we’re working through in therapy every day. In this episode, we’re talking about:  what it means to live your values when it’s uncomfortable,  how identity evolves over time,  and how we reconcile who we were with who we’re trying to become. This is one of those conversations that sits right at the intersection of hardcore and mental health—which is what this podcast is all about. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2255460/support]