Scream Therapy

Host Jason Schreurs talks to clinical psychologist Dr. Stephen Dansiger about trauma and how punk rock and the punk scene can help to process it. Stephen is a specialist in trauma and addiction treatment, as well as EMDR therapy. From his experience in the New York punk scene in the late '70s, he knows firsthand that punk rock is a form of therapy. http://www.drdansiger.com Featured song: The Clas...

Host Jason Schreurs recaps episodes 11-20 of Scream Therapy. If you missed any of those episodes, this will give you a taste of what you need to catch up on. About this podcast: Scream Therapy explores the link between punk rock and mental health. My guests are members of the underground music scene who are living with mental health challenges, like myself. Intro/background music: Render Useless -...

Host Jason Schreurs brings Dikembe singer/guitarist Steven Gray on the podcast to talk about coping with grief after the sudden death of his mother. He explains how her passing affected his depression, anxiety, and manic behaviour. Steven also echoes most of the podcast's guests in that playing music has been a huge help in his healing. https://dikembe.bandcamp.com https://deathprotector.limitedru...

Host Jason Schreurs talks to musician, artist, and writer Cristy C. Road about her journey of healing from sexual abuse and trauma. Cristy is the vocalist of New York pop-punk band Choked Up and has written three graphic novels about trauma, survival, sex, and love. http://chokedup.bandcamp.com Featured song: Choked Up - "Water Signs" from Dichoso Corazon (2019) Photo: Cam Evans About this podcast...

Host Jason Schreurs chats with Hope for the Day founder Jonny Boucher. The non-profit organization, based in Chicago, does suicide prevention work worldwide, including setting up information booths at punk festivals. Jonny started the group when his mentor and good friend took his own life. Jonny had to speak out about suicide and Hope for the Day was born. https://hftd.org Featured song: Terror -...

Host Jason Schreurs talks to Stacey Dee, guitarist/vocalist of Bad Cop/Bad Cop. Stacey opens up about her life with mental illness, an addiction to Xanax that lasted several years, three major health scares, and how a positive mindset and healthy lifestyle helps her stay well. https://badcopbadcopband.com Featured song: Bad Cop/Bad Cop - "Community" from The Ride (Fat Wreck Chords, 2020) Photo: Al...

Host Jason Schreurs has a discussion with Brian McTernan, vocalist of Be Well and owner of Salad Days Studio, where he has recorded Hot Water Music, Thrice, Converge and Bane, to name a few. Brian and I talked about his lifelong battle with depression, being hospitalized when he was 13 and finding a home in punk rock. His new band looks back at his life with mental illness and how he's always foun...

Host Jason Schreurs brings two guests on the show. Neal Page is the guitarist/vocalist of Panic Problem, a Baltimore, Maryland pop punk band. Neal lives with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). He has found a way to balance his symptoms with a family life and being part of the punk scene, two things he values most in the world. https://panicprobl...

Host Jason Schreurs chats with another Jason, Jason Hall of Western Addiction. The singer of the San Francisco punk/hardcore band talked about how his collapse while jogging changed his life, the importance of focusing on mental wellness and the concept of emotional intelligence. We both agree that Todd Kowalski (Propagandhi), Chuck Ragan (Hot Water Music) and Ice Cube have the best vocal deliveri...

Host Jason Schreurs welcomes Jacob Bannon to the podcast. Jacob is the singer of Converge and Umbra Vitae and is the person behind Wear Your Wounds. He is also a co-owner of longtime hardcore/punk/metal label Deathwish Inc. Jacob talks about how he uses his music and art to express his internal struggles. Rather than detail those struggles, he prefers to leave them in his artistic projects. http:/...

Host Jason Schreurs talks to Devon Carson, vocalist of Chicago emo punk band Airstream Futures, about living with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and the depression and suicidal ideation connected to it. PMDD, a severe form of premenstrual syndrome, causes symptoms that are very difficult to manage. Devon and I also talk about the importance of reaching out to mental health professionals. h...

Host Jason Schreurs talks to Buzz Osborne of legendary sludge metal band Melvins. Buzz opens up about the nightmare of all trips where he and his bandmates experienced two major earthquakes and a terrifying flight home that caused him severe flight anxiety. Buzz also discusses a technique he uses for his anxiety called psychological acupressure. http://themelvins.net http://melvinsofficial.bandcam...

Host Jason Schreurs recaps the first 10 episodes of Scream Therapy. He also announces a very special guest for episode 11. Hint: He has the best hairdo in underground music! About this podcast: Scream Therapy explores the link between punk rock and mental health. My guests are members of the underground music scene who are living with mental health challenges, like myself. Intro/background music:...

Host Jason Schreurs talks to Justin Pearson, owner of Three One G Records and member of a bunch of amazing punk bands. Retox, The Locust, Dead Cross, Head Wound City, Some Girls, Swing Kids and Struggle immediately come to mind. Justin explains how punk rock has helped him get through tough times in his life. He details his struggles with post traumatic stress disorder, due in large part to the ch...

Host Jason Schreurs talks to Johan Svanberg about independent musicians and mental heath. Johan is the CEO of Record Union, a music distribution company that undertook a revealing study on musical artists and mental health. With the results, Johan's crew have developed a wellness starter pack for those looking to have a healthier mind. https://thewellnessstarterpack.com https://the73percent.com ht...

Host Jason Schreurs talks to Nikki Nalbone a.k.a. Nikki Nailbomb, former vocalist of the recently broken up 8-piece party punk band Molly Rhythm. Nikki and I talk about taking care of your mental health when a band breaks up and finding a way to move forward. We also touch on supporting friends with mental health conditions as well as her previous struggles with addiction. http://mollyrhythm.bandc...

Host Jason Schreurs talks to Todd Kowalski, bass player, sometimes vocalist, and hype man for Propagandhi, one of Canada's all-time great punk/metal bands. Todd and I talk about staying positive in a negative world, the importance of believing in yourself, and how awesome the crossover hardcore bands were in the '80s. https://propagandhi.bandcamp.com Featured songs: Propagandhi - "This Is Your Lif...

Host Jason Schreurs talks to Ryan Patterson of musical entity Fotocrime and ex-guitarist/vocalist of the now-defunct Coliseum. Ryan and I discuss the effects of negative body image and how it can lead to other forms of mental illness, including eating disorders and anxiety. https://fotocrime.bandcamp.com https://coliseum.bandcamp.com Featured songs: Coliseum - "Year of the Pig" from Goddamage (Tem...

Host Jason Schreurs talks to Shawna Potter, frontperson of political feminist hardcore/punk band War on Women and author of Making Spaces Safer: A Guide to Giving Harassment the Boot Wherever You Work, Play and Gather (https://akpress.org). Shawna and I talk about the need to provide safer spaces for those with mental illness, and what venue staff and allies can do to help. https://waronwomen.band...

Host Jason Schreurs talks to Gared O'Donnell of emotional hardcore band Planes Mistaken for Stars about his history with mental illness and addiction. We talk about panic attacks and how he has dealt with them over the years. https://planesmistakenforstars.bandcamp.com Featured song: Planes Mistaken for Stars - "To Spit a Sparrow" from Mercy (Abacus Recordings, 2016) About this podcast: Scream The...

Host Jason Schreurs talks to Dylan Slocum of Los Angeles-based emo punk band Spanish Love Songs. Dylan is very open about living with depression and his battles along the way. https://spanishlovesongs.bandcamp.com Featured songs: Spanish Love Songs - "The Boy Considers His Haircut" from Schmaltz (A-F Records, 2018) Spanish Love Songs - "Kick" from Brave Faces Everyone (Pure Noise Records, 2020) Ab...

Host Jason Schreurs talks to Lauren Denitzio of Los Angeles/Brooklyn melodic punk band Worriers. We talk about them discovering the punk scene, living with anxiety and finding the right kind of self-care program, including medications. https://worriers.bandcamp.com Featured song: Worriers - "WTF Is Sleep?" from Survival Pop (SideOneDummy Records/6131 Records, 2017) About this podcast: Scream Thera...

Host Jason Schreurs has a conversation with Bianca Cruz of San Antonio, Texas punk/metal band Amygdala. We talk about punk, living with borderline personality disorder, trauma and being in a band while dealing with mental health issues. https://amygdalatx.bandcamp.com Featured song: Amygdala - "Born into Abuse" from Our Voices Will Soar Forever (Prosthetic Records, 2019) About this podcast: Scream...