The Hardcore Therapist

I'm beyond excited about this episode with  Kulpa and Vasudeva from SOMA—Sacred Order of Mystic Apogees. This New Jersey-based ecstatic kirtan band brings a powerful fusion of their hardcore and metal roots into the world of devotional music. Blending traditional Indian kirtan with amplified instruments, folk influences, and raw energy, SOMA creates a sound that's as transcendent as it is intense. I can't wait to dive into their journey and explore how their music bridges the sacred and the hardcore.  @soma_kirtan https://open.spotify.com/artist/4O5YtIxvnil55Ql8O5m0SJ https://tylerchildersmusic.com/pages/tour-dates?srsltid=AfmBOoonyAKvWGiMxWNNPAmChAKnQzKCG0vFi5vrcSticsjxNGGWlFWj

On this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, we’re diving into something a lot of people don’t talk about: when self-help actually does more harm than good."\ We live in a world that tells us we should always be improving, leveling up, and becoming our ‘best selves.’ But what happens when the pursuit of growth turns into a never-ending cycle of self-criticism, anxiety, and burnout? Are we really improving, or are we just running from ourselves? That’s what we’re unpacking today. If you’ve ever felt like no matter how much personal development you do, it’s never enough.

On this episode of The Hardcore Therapist,  I am stoked to be  joined by Walter Schreifels, one of the most celebrated musicians, producers and songwriters in hardcore & punk. Walter is known for his time in legendary bands like Youth of Today, Gorilla Biscuits, and Quicksand, Rival Schools, Vanishing Life, and Dead Heavens.

We hear these words all the time—narcissist, gaslighting, triggered—but are we really using them correctly? Ever heard someone say, 'My ex was a total narcissist,' but deep down, you wonder… were they really? Or is it just the go-to breakup insult now? In this episode, we’re breaking down the true meaning of these words, how they get misused, and why pop culture might be making it worse.

J. Curtis Strickland. He’s a SAG-AFTRA actor bringing stories to life on screen, the host of The T&F Podcast where conversations get real, the mastermind behind Hellsheart Merch Co, and the bass player with the band Lockdown. IG: @thetandfpodcast @tenthcanto @hellsheatco