Sean Kathman of Start Today Harm Reduction

Sean Kathman of Start Today Harm Reduction joins host Jason Schreurs to talk about his work in the punk scene to spread the word about safe substance use. Sean talks about his life as a nurse manager at a substance use disorder unit, and how personal tragedy shaped his path toward helping others.

Featured song clips:
Gorilla Biscuits - "Start Today" from Start Today (Revelation Records, 1989)
Leftover Crack - "Banned in P.C." from Rock the 40 Oz. Reloaded (Bankshot! Records, 2015)
Alkaline Trio - "Keep 'Em Coming" from Maybe I'll Catch Fire (Asian Man Records, 2000)
Silverstein - "Smashed Into Pieces" from When Broken Is Easily Fixed (Craft Recordings, 2004)
Rancid - "Black & Blue" from Let's Go (Epitaph Records, 1994)

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Intro/background music clips:
Submission Hold - "Cranium Ache"
Render Useless - "The Second Flight of Icarus"

Contact host Jason Schreurs - screamtherapypodcast@gmail.com