Brain Wruck

Jess and Connor talk about Trauma Dumping; what it is, their experiences with it, and the human connection behind it.

Jess and Connor talk openly about what motivates them to produce this very podcast, why mental healthiness matters, and the power of creative release. Spooky.

Jess and Connor talk about Anger Management, how anger has showed up in their writing, and shaped their lives. Fun and frugal date nights also show up to say hello.

Jess and Connor talk about the importance of Self Care...what it looks like to us versus what people perceive it to be. Take care of yourselves, people! Also...True North Bear....because, hey, Canada Day is right around the corner.

Jess and Connor welcome their first guest and friend Brian Swindle (frontman for Baltimore based band Have Mercy). The trio talk about substance abuse, sobriety, honesty through music, crocodiles, and much more.

Jess and Connor engage in a spirited discussion about Imposter Syndrome, all while feeling as though they could be exposed as frauds at any moment. They dive deep into the origins of Imposter Syndrome and share some of their own experiences.

Jess and Connor make up a term, only to learn that it already exists. Mental Nausea! Betrayal, facts, and naming things that already have names! This episode explores that feeling when it’s all just too much. It’s Mental Nausea, Brain Wruck’s version.

In this episode of Brain Wruck, Jess and Connor discuss the influence of outside opinions and audience feedback and its effects on mental health throughout the creative process.

In this episode of Brain Wruck, Jess and Connor explore the complicated relationship between mental health, artistic expression and the emotional realities behind creating meaningful work.

Jess and Connor dive into the terrible phenomenon of Post-Tour Depression. It's a deeply personal conversation about an incredibly expansive topic. What causes it? How does it feel? How does it affect us creatively? What gets us trough it?

Welcome to the first episode of Brain Wruck! Jess and Connor introduce themselves, the idea for the podcast, and the mental health struggles that can come from life in a touring band.