Episode 26: Regan Ashton of Problem Daughter on bipolar and addiction

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 Belkofer, a therapist in Milwaukee who grew up in the punk scene. She explains her theory on why being part of the punk community is therapy. Featured songs: Problem Daughter - “Mercury in Retrograde” and “Modern Stigmata” from Grow Up Trash (Wiretap Records/Bearded Punk Records, 2019) Regan Ashton - “Anywhere But Here” from …And the People You Always Have with You (2018) Against Me! - “Baby, I’m an Anarchist” and “Walking Is Still Honest” live @ Fest 16 (Audio: Foreign Feeling Photography) 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 - [email protected]