Episode 99: Kiri Oliver of Early Riser on social anxiety and finding connection

Host Jason Schreurs and Early Riser vocalist/guitarist Kiri Oliver discuss her social anxiety and how it affects her in social situations and finding connections. Punk rock helps, like playing in bands and watching live shows, but the socializing part is where she struggles. Over the years, she's learned some valuable tips for setting boundaries. http://earlyrisermusic.com Featured song clips: Early Riser - "Beetlejuice" from Big Life (Asbestos Records, 2024) Reel Big Fish - "Trendy" from Turn the Radio Off (Mojo Records, 1996) Thursday - "Cross out the Eyes" from Full Collapse (Victory Records, 2001) Early Riser - "So Much Left" from Big Life (Asbestos Records, 2024) 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! 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 - [email protected]