Sven counsels Shoshanna, who in her mid-40's has lost her spirit and feels stuck. She lives in loneliness and fear that her life will never get better. She's made the break from abusive marriages, but now living alone in a small apartment she's not sure she can maintain a good relationship with her two teenage children, much less heal their own traumas. And, she's conflicted about her career path. Sven helps Shoshanna reach for the understanding and answers that will pull her out of her distress and get on with life. Explicit content.

After the show, Sven talks with Shoshanna about her experience.

Another recorded session with Sven opening up live sessions on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok to take unpredictable questions and answer them as only he can. In this episode: How do I stop breadcrumbing from happening? How do I open up after not having a relationship for 10 years? If you know a husband is cheating, do you tell the wife? Is anger a normal response to betrayal? And much more. Please listen in to Sven's latest Lightning Round! Explicit content.

Sven counsels Leslie, who recalls hating herself since age 4, and now finds her adult life is empty and sad. In order to feel happy, complete, and have a sense of purpose, she believes all she needs is her mother's love and support - which has not come in over 50 years. Sven probes for the messages that have caused Leslie's misery, and guides her to the truths that can unlock a much brighter future. Explicit content.

After the counseling session with Leslie, Sven gives her some parting advice. Explicit content.

Lightning Round! Sven takes to multiple social media sites live and unrehearsed to take questions including: How do I take revenge on my partner while we're still married? Why do I put my self-worth in someone else's hands? How do I deal with a narc husband who is verbally abusing our kids? Why does the atmosphere change when a narc enters the room? And much more. Please join us for knowledge, insight, inspiration, and a few smiles. Explicit content.

Sven counsels Celeste and Rikki, two women with very different, very painful stories but the exact same problem at its root: They felt unwanted, treated like a burden, needing apologies from mom that will never come. When your mother tells you she wishes she had aborted you, how can you not face repeated crises all your life? Sven goes to work and uncovers new solutions for these vibrant, talented, but deeply troubled souls. Explicit content.

After the show, Sven talks with Rikki and Celeste about their counseling experience. Explicit content.