Episode 37: Jenna Pup of The HIRS Collective on queer community and mental health

Host Jason Schreurs talks to Jenna Pup of The HIRS Collective about being open regarding mental health struggles. Among other topics, we talk about how the Philadelphia queer punk scene gave Jenna a safer place to express herself through screaming and songwriting about trans and queer rights. https://hirs.bandcamp.com Featured songs: The HIRS Collective - "Say Her Name" from The Third 100 Songs (Get Better Records, 2021) The HIRS Collective live at the First Unitarian Church, Philadelphia (2016) The HIRS Collective - "A Premise/T.D.O.V." from The Third 100 Songs (Get Better Records, 2021) The HIRS Collective - "Trans Woman Dies of Old Age" from The Third 100 Songs (Get Better Records, 2021) Photo: Troy Memis 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]