Scream Therapy

Host Jason Schreurs welcomes Feed the Scene founder Rachel Taft who has been feeding and housing bands since 2011. Rachel lives with depression and ADHD and started the "band and breakfast" as a way to deal with the death of her mother. Since then, she has hosted more than 1,200 touring bands at her Baltimore house. https://feedthescene.com Featured songs: The Dopamines - "Public Domain" from Expe...

Host Jason Schreurs has a lively conversation with Sascha Altman DuBrul, a mental health activist with a punk background. Sasha runs a private practice in Oakland, CA providing transformative mental health services. He was also a member of New York ska-punk band Choking Victim in the '90s, and part of the band's reunion shows in the mid '00s. http://saschadubrul.com http://chokingvictim.bandcamp.c...

Host Jason Schreurs brings Deanna Belos from Sincere Engineer on the podcast to talk about Generalized Anxiety Disorder, an illness characterized by chronic worrying, nervousness, and tension. Deanna talks about some of the methods she has used to manage her anxiety symptoms, including writing and playing music as a creative outlet. http://sincereengineer.bandcamp.com Featured songs: Sincere Engin...

Regan Ashton, bassist in Problem Daughter and solo country punk artist, talks to Scream Therapy host Jason Schreurs about living with bipolar and managing his symptoms. He also opens up about his addiction issues through the years, including a heroin addiction when he was in his 20s. https://problemdaughter.bandcamp.com https://reganashton.bandcamp.com Also on this episode, Jason talks to Kristin...

Host Jason Schreurs welcomes Rosie Richeson, screamer in Night Witch, a hardcore/punk band from Tallahassee, Florida. Rosie talks about the mental health advocacy work she's done and how to take care of yourself to avoid burnout. She also addresses sexual predators in the punk scene and her zero tolerance policy on dudes who use the punk scene to abuse people. https://nightwitchfl.bandcamp.com Fea...

Host Jason Schreurs and Craig Shay of Cold Wrecks and Answering Machine talk about his anxiety and how he manages it as a productive member of the punk scene. Whether it's trying to keep his anxiety symptoms under control while on tour, or working with his counsellor on therapy techniques, Craig has always been able to contribute to the punk scene that he loves. https://coldwrecks.bandcamp.com htt...

Host Jason Schreurs welcomes Dr. Mike Friedman of Hardcore Humanism to the podcast. Providing therapy and coaching, as well as hosting a podcast, Dr. Mike has used Hardcore Humanism to help people find a more holistic, humanist way of life. In this episode, Dr. Mike talks about how punk rock can be therapy, and how different forms of it can help people in the punk scene. https://www.hardcorehumani...

Host Jason Schreurs has a conversation with Alicia Bognanno of Bully, tackling the many intricacies of bipolar. The mood disorder has many ups and downs, with different symptoms to manage. Alicia explains her experiences with bipolar and how she uses screaming and playing guitar as therapy. http://bullythemusic.com Featured song: Bully - "Where to Start" from SUGAREGG (Sub Pop Records, 2020) About...

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...