The Hardcore Therapist

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest is Jorge Rosado, the longtime vocalist of Merauder, one of the most influential bands to come out of New York’s metallic hardcore scene. Jorge’s voice helped define the sound and intensity of Master Killer, a record that continues to shape hardcore and metal decades after its release. His story goes far beyond one album. It includes growing up between Brooklyn and Puerto Rico, carrying Merauder through lineup changes and loss, navigating the music industry, audi...

Send us Fan Mail Do you really want closure—or do you want your ex to see that you won? In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I explore why we sometimes still need an ex to see us thriving, even when we have no desire to get back together. We’ll talk about attachment, rumination, social-media checking, the fantasy of the “perfect” run-in, and why wanting someone to regret losing you can keep them psychologically connected to your healing. I also break down the difference between processi...

Send us Fan Mail Today I’m joined by David Michael, the creator behind Every Icon and the founder of Bhairav Healing. Through Every Icon and his “Rebuilding My Record Collection” series, David explores music, creativity, memory, and the records that help shape who we become. His work with Bhairav Healing focuses on psychedelic integration, meditation, breathwork, and helping people make meaningful sense of transformative or challenging experiences. Drawing from his background as a former brah...

Send us Fan Mail When parents divorce, teenagers are often expected to understand, adjust, and move forward—but who actually helps them grieve? In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I explore what divorce can look like from a teenager’s perspective, including loyalty binds, parentification, interparental conflict, changing family roles, and the pressure to appear “fine.” I also break down what research tells us about resilience and the protective factors that actually help teens adjust. ...

Send us Fan Mail A lot of people first discovered Jonah through Far, particularly records like Tin Cans With Strings to You and Water & Solutions, but Jonah's creative life has never really fit neatly into one band or one genre. Jonah went on to make deeply personal music as onelinedrawing, fronted New End Original and Gratitude, and has spent decades building a career around vulnerability, experimentation, and an incredibly DIY relationship with the people who connect with Their work. Wh...