Scream Therapy

Jason Schreurs

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Scream Therapy is a podcast about using punk rock as a catalyst for mental health. My guests are other members of the punk music scene who, like me, have lived experience with mental health challenges. SUPPORT SCREAM THERAPY: BUY SOME MERCH! teepublic.com/user/scream-therapy Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com

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Flex Your Head 20: Poison Idea - 'Feel the Darkness"

Flex Your Head returns after a two-year hiatus for episode 20, featuring Poison Idea's Feel the Darkness. Host Jason Schreurs and special co-host Nelson from Nelson relive this absolute punk/hardcore/crossover/metal classic. Released in 1990, Feel the Darkness was a powerhouse of smooth, chunky riffs and punchy baritone screams about the tough and rough lives the band members lived. https://poisonidea.bandcamp.com/album/feel-the-darkness-deluxe-reissue Featured song clips: Poison Idea - "Plastic Bomb" from Feel the Darkness (Vinyl Solution/American Leather Records, 1990) Poison Idea - "Deep Sleep" from Feel the Darkness (Vinyl Solution/American Leather Records, 1990) Poison Idea - "Alan's on Fire" from Feel the Darkness (Vinyl Solution/American Leather Records, 1990) Poison Idea - "Feel the Darkness" from Feel the Darkness (Vinyl Solution/American Leather Records, 1990) Nation of Ulysses - "A Kid Who Tells On Another Kid Is a Dead Kid" from 13-Point Program to Destroy America (Dischord Records, 1991) Poison Idea - "Just to Get Away" from Pig's Last Stand (Richie Dagger Music, 2020) Pantera - "The Badge" from The Crow Soundtrack (Atlantic Records, 1994) Machine Head - "Alan's on Fire" from Burn My Eyes (bonus track) (Roadrunner Records, 1994) Metallica - "Taken By Surprise" live from Moda Center, Portland, OR (2018) Poison Idea - "Backstab Gospel" from Feel the Darkness (Vinyl Solution/American Leather Records, 1990) About this podcast: Flex Your Head is a spinoff of the Scream Therapy podcast where host Jason Schreurs welcomes a guest each episode to discuss a classic punk album. The main Scream Therapy podcast 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. THE SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk rock scene with the mental wellness of the punks who belong to it. Order a copy of the Scream Therapy book here: screamtherapyhq.com/book SUPPORT SCREAM THERAPY: BUY SOME MERCH! teepublic.com/user/scream-therapy Intro/background music clips: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" from The Buzz of a Buzzless Situation Minor Threat - "12XU" from Minor Threat (Dischord Records, 1984) Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com

29 min
FEB 15

Episode 130.5: Host Jason Schreurs recaps episodes 121-130

Host Jason Schreurs recaps episodes 121-130 of Scream Therapy. If you missed any of these episodes, it's time to catch up! Scream Therapy will be taking a break to make way for some new Flex Your Head episodes, where we talk about classic punk albums. This recap features a clip from a previous Flex Your Head episode, where we discuss Fugazi's classic 13 Songs. THE SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk rock scene with the mental wellness of the punks who belong to it. Order a copy of the Scream Therapy book here: screamtherapyhq.com/book SUPPORT SCREAM THERAPY: BUY SOME MERCH! teepublic.com/user/scream-therapy 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" from The Buzz of a Buzzless Situation Rites of Spring - Rites of Spring (Dischord Records, 1985) Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com

29 min
FEB 1

Episode 130: Chris Hyde of Pit Props on Voices With Impact

Chris Hyde of folk-punk band Pit Props joins host Jason Schreurs to talk about telling stories of mental health through music, film, and poetry. After years of playing punk, Chris found himself in the world of independent film. First, he received grants to make his own films, then Chris began managing the same mental health film grant, Voices With Impact. Chris also talks about how he's been able to harness his anxiety in doing the creative and organizational work that he does. http://pitprops.bandcamp.com http://voiceswithimpact.com Featured song clips: Pit Props - "24" from The Severn (Sawdust Records, 2024) Green Day - "Basket Case" from Dookie (Reprise Records, 1994) Pit Props - "For the Queers" from The Severn (Sawdust Records, 2024) Photo: Kemily Visuals The SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk rock scene with the mental wellness of the punks who belong to it. ORDER A COPY OF THE BOOK! screamtherapyhq.com/book SCREAM THERAPY MERCH STORE! teepublic.com/user/scream-therapy 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 clips: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, seek help immediately. For help 24/7 contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK, or the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.

28 min
JAN 18

Episode 129: Nic Wood of Tired of Fighting and Blame Yourself on suicidal ideation

Nic Wood of UK melodic bands Tired of Fighting and Blame Yourself talks to host Jason Schreurs about the emotional pain of suicidal ideation. Nic has faced the lowest of lows and come out the other side, using music as a way to channel his struggles and triumphs. http://tiredoffighting.co.uk https://weareblameyourself.bandcamp.com Featured song clips: Tired of Fighting - "Night Dwellers" from And Then Suddenly It Hits You (Punkerton Records, 2026) Finch - "Grey Matter" from What It Is To Burn (Geffen Records, 2002) Blame Yourself - "Glue" (2023) Tired of Fighting - "Death Wish" from And Then Suddenly It Hits You (Punkerton Records, 2026) The SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk rock scene with the mental wellness of the punks who belong to it. ORDER A COPY OF THE BOOK! screamtherapyhq.com/book SCREAM THERAPY MERCH STORE! teepublic.com/user/scream-therapy 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 clips: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, seek help immediately. For help 24/7 contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK, or the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.

26 min
JAN 4

Episode 128: Nicolle Maroulis of Hit Like a Girl on running No More Dysphoria

Nicolle Maroulis of Hit Like a Girl joins Scream Therapy host Jason Schreurs to talk about forming No More Dysphoria, an organization that raises funds for trans people in need. Nicolle explains how being part of the punk scene, and putting on shows and playing in bands allowed them to take the next step toward helping others. http://hitlikeagirl.bandcamp.com https://nomoredysphoria.org Photo: Mol White Featured song clips: Hit Like a Girl - "No More Dysphoria" (2019) Claw - "Curse" from Self-Titled demo (2016) Hit Like a Girl - "Keepsake Theory" from Buring at Both Ends (Cryptid Records, 2026) The SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk rock scene with the mental wellness of the punks who belong to it. ORDER A COPY OF THE BOOK! screamtherapyhq.com/book SCREAM THERAPY MERCH STORE! teepublic.com/user/scream-therapy 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 clips: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com

27 min
2025-12-21

Episode 127: Rob David of Death of Youth on living on the spectrum

Rob David of Death of Youth joins host Jason Schreurs to talk about living on the spectrum and how it's affected his music, from hyper-fixation when writing songs to writer's block. Rob also reflects on how growing up with autism made him the target of bullies. The punk scene allowed him to open up and eventually feel comfortable being his authentic self. http://deathofyouthukhc.bandcamp.com Photo: Ajit Dutta Featured song clips: Death of Youth - "Rumination" from Nothing Is the Same Anymore (Engineer Records, 2026) La Dispute - "King Park" from Wildlife (No Sleep Records, 2011) Death of Youth - "Nothing Is the Same Anymore" from Nothing Is the Same Anymore (Engineer Records, 2026) The SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk rock scene with the mental wellness of the punks who belong to it. ORDER A COPY OF THE BOOK! screamtherapyhq.com/book SCREAM THERAPY MERCH STORE! teepublic.com/user/scream-therapy 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 clips: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com

26 min
2025-12-07

Episode 126: Nate Worrall of Going Off on receiving an ADHD diagnosis

Nate Worrall of UK hardcore band Going Off comes onto the podcast to talk to host Jason Schreurs about receiving an ADHD diagnosis. Nate explains that acceptance and knowledge of his condition were keys to his mental health. Newly medicated, Nate says he's been better able to manage his swirling thoughts. http://goingoffhc.bandcamp.com Featured song clips: Going Off - "To Lose a Limb" from Kill List II (2025) Ministry - "Thieves" from A Mind Is A Terrible Thing to Taste (Sire Records, 1989) Green Day - "Brat" from Insomniac (Reprise Records, 1995) Fugazi - "Smallpox Champion" from In on the Killtaker (Dischord Records, 1993) Going Off - "Change My Life" from Kill List II (2025) The SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk rock scene with the mental wellness of the punks who belong to it. ORDER A COPY OF THE BOOK! screamtherapyhq.com/book SCREAM THERAPY MERCH STORE! teepublic.com/user/scream-therapy 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 clips: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com

26 min
2025-11-23

Episode 125: Hank Atherton of male//gaze on being creative to manage depression

male//gaze guitarist Hank Atherton joins host Jason Schreurs to talk about the link between creative expression and depression. When faced with times where he was unable to create music or be in a band, Hank found himself in darkness and isolation. Over the years, he has realized how important creativity has been to his mental health. http://malegazeband.bandcamp.com Featured song clips: male//gaze - "Get Well" from Too Late Now (2025) Taking Back Sunday - "You Know How I Do" from Tell All Your Friends (Craft Recordings, 2019) male//gaze - "Soft & Quiet" from Too Late Now (2025) The SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now available! Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is a memoir-plus that has been heralded by New York Times best-selling authors. Like the podcast, it links the community-minded punk rock scene with the mental wellness of the punks who belong to it. ORDER A COPY OF THE BOOK! screamtherapyhq.com/book SCREAM THERAPY MERCH STORE! teepublic.com/user/scream-therapy 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 clips: Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache" Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus" Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com

26 min

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Scream Therapy is a podcast about using punk rock as a catalyst for mental health. My guests are other members of the punk music scene who, like me, have lived experience with mental health challenges. SUPPORT SCREAM THERAPY: BUY SOME MERCH! teepublic.com/user/scream-therapy Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com

Creator

Jason Schreurs
Years Active

2019 - 2026
Episodes

164
Rating

Explicit
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