Scream Therapy

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 https://www.recordunion.com Featured song: Render Useless - "Grow" from Discography (Clue 2 Records) 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: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Artwork: Luke Ramsey - http://lukeramseystudio.com Contact host Jason Schreurs - jasonschreurs@telus.net

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.bandcamp.com Featured song: Molly Rhythm - "This Is Fracking Ridiculous" from Dark Matters (Little Rocket Records, 2020) 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: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Artwork: Luke Ramsey - http://lukeramseystudio.com Contact host Jason Schreurs - jasonschreurs@telus.net

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 Life" from Supporting Caste (G7 Welcoming Committee Records, 2009) Corrosion of Conformity - "Technocracy" from Technocracy EP (Metal Blade Records, 1987) 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: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Artwork: Luke Ramsey - http://lukeramseystudio.com Contact host Jason Schreurs - jasonschreurs@telus.net

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 (Temporary Residence Limited, 2005) Fotocrime - "Invisible" from South of Heaven (Profound Lore Records, 2020) 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: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Artwork: Luke Ramsey - http://lukeramseystudio.com Contact host Jason Schreurs - jasonschreurs@telus.net

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.bandcamp.com Featured song: War on Women - "Second Wave Goodbye" from War on Women (Bridge 9 Records, 2005) Photo: Josh Sisk 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: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Artwork: Luke Ramsey - http://lukeramseystudio.com Contact host Jason Schreurs - jasonschreurs@telus.net

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 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: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Artwork: Luke Ramsey - http://lukeramseystudio.com Contact host Jason Schreurs - jasonschreurs@telus.net

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) About this podcast: Scream Therapy is a podcast that explores the link between loud music and mental health. My guests are members of the underground music scene who are living with mental health challenges, like myself. Intro/background music: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Artwork: Luke Ramsey - https://lukeramseystudio.com

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 Therapy is a podcast that explores the link between loud music and mental health. My guests are members of the underground music scene who are living with mental health challenges, like myself. Intro/background music: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Artwork: Luke Ramsey - http://lukeramseystudio.com Contact host Jason Schreurs - jasonschreurs@telus.net

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 Therapy is a podcast that explores the link between loud music and mental health. My guests are members of the underground music scene who are living with mental health challenges, like myself. Intro/background music: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Artwork: Luke Ramsey - http://lukeramseystudio.com Contact host Jason Schreurs - jasonschreurs@telus.net