The Hardcore Therapist

The Hardcore Therapist 111- Vennie Abreu (Spit Truth, Soul Search Therapy LLC)

Today on The Hardcore Therapist, I’m joined by Vennie from South Florida hardcore outfit Spit Truth, a band gearing up to drop their new EP Good For You this fall. Known for their raw energy and unapologetic honesty, Spit Truth will also be taking their sound on the road with a Texas tour this coming March. At the center of it all is Iraldes Jose Abreu (pronounced ee-RAHL-des ho-SEH ah-BREH-oo), who not only fuels the band’s drive but also runs Soul Search Therapy LLC. Whether delivering hardcore intensity on stage or guiding people in their healing journeys, Abreu embodies the same authenticity and unwavering commitment to truth.

The Hardcore Therapist 110.5- Why Do I Feel So Alone Even When I’m Surrounded by People?

In this episode, I explore one of the most common — and misunderstood — emotional experiences: feeling lonely even when you’re not alone.  Drawing from neuroscience, attachment theory, and her work as a therapist, she breaks down why this happens, how modern culture reinforces disconnection, and what you can do to rebuild genuine emotional intimacy. If you’ve ever wondered why being surrounded by friends, classmates, or even family still feels isolating, this episode will help you understand the psychology — and the hope — behind loneliness. Listener Reflection Questions 1. When was the last time you felt alone even while surrounded by people? What was missing from that moment? 2. How safe do you feel showing your authentic self in your current relationships? 3. Which small vulnerability could you try this week to move one step closer to authentic connection?    4. How does your body signal loneliness? What sensations or patterns do you             notice?

The Hardcore Therapist 110- Michael Cotterman (Kid Dynamite, The Loved Ones, Title Tracks, Partyline, and Laughing Matter)

Today on The Hardcore Therapist, I’m joined by someone whose bass lines have been the backbone of some of the most influential punk and hardcore records of the last few decades. Michael Cotterman has played in legendary bands like Kid Dynamite, The Loved Ones, Title Tracks, Partyline, and his latest project, Laughing Matter. He was the touring bassist with Trial by Fire, No justice. But beyond the music, Michael’s journey as an artist and collaborator speaks to resilience, creativity, and the power of community—themes that connect deeply with what we explore here. I’m excited to dive into his story, talk about the bands that shaped him.

The Hardcore Therapist 109.5- Let’s Talk About Sex (For Real): The Most Important Conversations About Sexual Health for Couples

In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, IIdives deep into the conversations couples therapists must be having about sexual health — and why avoiding them keeps partners disconnected, resentful, and misunderstood. Drawing from functional mental health, relationship science, and clinical experience, I explores the emotional, physiological, and psychological layers of sexual well-being. From desire discrepancies to sexual shame, this episode unpacks how to open dialogue, break silence, and heal the body-mind connection in the bedroom.

The Hardcore Therapist 109- Viggy Ram and RJ Rabe from Drought

On today’s episode of The Hardcore Therapist Podcast, I’m thrilled to be joined by two incredible guests — Viggy Ram and RJ Rabe from the Bay Area melodic hardcore band Drought. Their debut LP, Souvenir, dropped on July 18th through Iodine Recordings, recorded by the legendary Jack Shirley. Souvenir is a powerful 13-track journey that blends hardcore aggression with melody, drawing influence from post-hardcore and emo heavyweights like Pianos Become the Teeth and Title Fight. It’s raw, emotionally charged, and absolutely unforgettable. We’re going to dig into their creative process, what inspired Souvenir, and how they’re carving their own space in the hardcore scene.