# Weakened Friends’ Feels Like Hell: Sonia Sturino on Anxiety, Burnout, and Survival

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Podcast: [My Weekly Mixtape: Music Discovery & Nostalgia](https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-weekly-mixtape-music-discovery-nostalgia-5972905)
Published: 2026-03-11T22:07:26+00:00
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## Resource

This week, I’m joined by Weakened Friends’ Sonia Sturino to dig into Feels Like Hell , the band’s 2025 release that captures the emotional whiplash of modern life with biting honesty and melodic grit . We talk about the mindset behind the album , how exhaustion , anxiety , and self-reflection shaped the songwriting, and why Feels Like Hell feels like both a breaking point and a breakthrough . From loud-quiet dynamics to lyrics that don’t flinch , this conversation pulls back the curtain on how the band translated real-world pressure into a record that resonates deeply — especially if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed but kept moving anyway . Sonia opens up about trusting raw instincts , embracing honesty in songwriting , and how that vulnerability has deepened the connection with fans . We also get into the nuts and bolts: working with Don Giovanni Records , the surreal collaboration with Buckethead on “NPC,” song dynamics across the record, the band’s cover of Ednaswap’s “Torn,” and why Feels Like Hell was built to be experienced as a full album — not just a collection of singles. This episode is about survival , growth , and finding clarity on the other side of burnout . Then there’s the incredible music! 🎙️ LEARN MORE 🎵 Hear the Playlists / Browse the Catalog: ⁠ https://myweeklymixtape.com⁠ 💬 Join the Mixtaper Community (Patreon): ⁠ https://patreon.com/myweeklymixtape⁠ 🌐 Connect on Social: ⁠ https://myweeklymixtape.com/social-media⁠ 📧 Email the Show / Contact: ⁠ https://myweeklymixtape.com/contact⁠ 👕 Shop MWM Gear: https://myweeklymixtape-shop.fourthwall.com/

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