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One of the hardest questions I have been asked to answer is, how I got from wanting to kill myself to loving my life. I try to lay the ground work of that answer in this episode.  I mention 2 book. The Power of Now and Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill. Thanks for listening. Please ask questions. www.douginapub.com doug@douginapub.com Asking for help is the strong thing.

After my suicide attempt, I woke up, with purpose.  I started to solidify my reason for being here, for staying here and motivation for moving forward.  I talk about the first few weeks after waking up and start laying the ground work for the next batch of episodes.  It gets better. Ask for help. Ask questions. Doug

In this episode I cover the month or so from the end of my marriage to the night I tried to overdose.  As you can tell, I was unsuccessful. I have had many people ask me about this time period, so I thought I should cover it. I could have made a better choice, but it propelled me forward and I haven't stopped moving forward since.  Ask for help. Call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 From here on the episodes get much more uplifting and motivational.  Thanks for listening. Ask questions.  

I go back to the beginning and talk about who I was before my suicide attempt. Some of the bigger events and some things that show who I used to be. I had some people ask me some tough questions, and I needed to backup my story so I could try to answer them properly.  This is in preparation for really digging into the changes I made to become who I am today. I will try to offer strategies and ideas to help others.| As always, ask questions. doug@douginapub.com www.douginapub.com

Had the chance to go to Scotland with BrewDog on a chartered flight with a bunch of BrewDog fanatics. Robert Cooper from the BrewDog News Podcast tracked me down and we talked about the trip and BrewDog.  Take a listen here:  BrewDog News Podcast  BrewDog round three of fund raising is going on. Buy a share or two and use my code!!! www.equityforpunksusa.com  Intro Code: A116938

I had the chance to sit down with the brew master from Giant Jones Brewing located in Madison WI. Jessica Jones has made a huge mark on the brewery scene in Madison and all of Wisconsin.  They brew "Big Beers for Everyone" 7% ABV and up.  They are also very involved in the local community. Recently they raised around $8500 for the local Rape Crisis Center. They didn't just donates profits like most people do, they donated everything from a specially brewed beer called Credible Ale.  This is a most stop if you are in the area for any reason.  Check out their Facebook page for more info. As always, ask questions.  Be excellent to each other.

In this episode I talk about depression and how it lies. How it compresses you in to a tiny space. I give some ideas of how to get out. I talk about the strength of vulnerability and the power of asking. I also read a relevant quote from The Art of Asking from Amanda Palmer. I also talk about compassion a little bit. How important it is we have it for every human on the planet. Life is a team sport. Have any feedback or want to be a guest?  doug@douginapub.com  You can also find me on Facebook and the internet.

On this episode, I had the privilege of talking to one of the owners of one of my favorite bars.  The Brick Store Pub in Decatur, GA, just outside of Atlanta.  The BrewDog Show on DrinkTV just named them the best place for beer in Atlanta. We talk about how the bar came to be and how the industry has changed. They have an absolutely amazing beer cellar. Check out my blog to see some pictures. This place wins in every way. You can find them all over the place. Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, & Untappd Want to be a guest? doug@douginapub.com

In this episode I talk about giving up hope and living in wonder. How affection seems to be taboo in many cases, when it is something the world sorely needs. I give my answer to what is the main thing holding humanity back.  Want to be a guest Do you have any questions? doug@douginapub.com  

In this second part of my conversation with Eliza Rickman, we get a little more personal. We discuss struggles with relationships and anxiety. Talk about how the past can keep coming back to trip you. She has found EMDR to be very helpful and suggested the following resources from WebMD & Psychology Today. I am so grateful she is so open and honest. The more we share, the smaller the world gets. The more we understand we are not alone, the better. As always, ask questions. If you are struggling, ask for help. What to be a guest? www.douginapub.com  

Here is a parody song of Anarchy in the UK involving our favorite pastime. BrewDog and Stamp Wanking. Lyrics by Vegar Vaag Music and composition by URF  

Brett is back as a co-host and we answer a question we received after episode 5.  We talk about relationships, transactional relationships and expectations.  We also answer two random questions.  The next episode will be the second half of my conversation with Eliza Rickman. We talk about anxiety and depression. Do you want to be a guest? Do you have any questions?   Thanks for listening.

This is part one of my two part conversation with Eliza Rickman. We listen to two of her songs and talk about music and the industry. She has toured with Welcome to Nightvale & Rasputina. She has worked with Jherek Bischoff & Jason Webley.  Part two will be a little more personal and talk about anxiety and struggles within relationships. That will be episode eight. Episode 7 is up next. Brett will be joining me to talk about transactional relationships. We will also talk about internal change vs external and the ego.  www.elizarickman.com    

I talk and fear and love. Pretty straight forward episode. My favorite quote about fear: “I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.” Frank Herbert, Dune My favorite quote about love: “Anyone can love a thing because. That's as easy as putting a penny in your pocket. But to love something despite. To know the flaws and love them too. That is rare and pure and perfect.” Patrick Rothfuss, The Wise Man's Fear Episode 6 will be part one of my conversation with Eliza Rickman. Here is the post where I asked Brett to marry me. Thank you for listening, spread the word. Love each other. Have a question or want to be a guest? doug@douginapub.com

On this episode I have a conversation with Jason Rogers, the Fezmonger. He runs Fez-O-Rama. He makes Fezzes.  He has an interesting story and great talent. His team has made some amazing products. Some of the best made clothing I own. Episode 5 will be about fear and love. I also have some great interviews lined up. The brew master from Giant Jones Brewery. Singer song write Mark Croft and the amazing Eliza Rickman. Do you have any questions? Want to be a guest? doug@douginapub.com  

I have my first guest this episode. Brett, my partner and fiancé. We talk about the difference between want and need. One of our first conversations about our relationship. We also talk about BrewDog, our favorite brewery and the people we have met because of it. Then I talk about the first time I understood memories could be completely false and how that changed me. Here is a link to the Mind Field episode about false memories. I will post my BrewDog love letter this week. The next episode will have my conversation with Jason from Fez-O-Rama.

Download this episode In November of 2016 I was a guest on the now defunct Life in a Kilt podcast.  Life in a Kilt was created and hosted by Rick Baldwin and Cheri. Rick has led an interesting life and is still an active artist. (buy his art) When he turned 50, he decided to wear a kilt everyday for a year. That led to Year in a Kilt then Life in a Kilt.  The podcast was recorded on site at Mac McGee's in Decatur GA just outside of Atlanta, where Rick lives. It is a great place for food and drink. One of the best places to go when in Atlanta. Being on this episode started me thinking about starting my own. It is also recorded where I first met Rick, his wife and Cheri and was dubbed "Doug in a Pub" Since then, Rick and Cheri have started a new podcast, This Epic Disaster. It can be found all over the internet.  Hope you enjoy this episode.  Keep your ears open for new episodes of my podcast and send me some questions.

Episode summary. I start off talking about the word why and how it has affected me. A brief story of how the Doug in a Pub podcast and blog came to be. I was the first guest on a podcast called "Life in a Kilt" it is now gone from the internet, but I have gotten my hands on the episode on which I was a guest. I will post it soon. We talk about life and kilts. The hosts, Rick and Cheri have started a new podcast called. This Epic Disaster. I never miss an episode, give it a listen.  A review of one of my all time favorite bars, The Brick Store Pub. Here is a link to a review I posted on my blog. I finish up with a story of how changing a tire changed my life. Episode three will include two conversations with my partner Brett. We will talk about want vs need and BrewDog. I will also talk about a story from when I was little and how it changed over time and how those changes affected me.  Memories are not what they are cracked up to be.  Thanks for listening. What do you want to hear me talk about? Want to be a guest?  Please share!! You can subscribe to this podcast in most places. iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher, Beyond Pod....

Download this episode In this first podcast from Doug in a Pub, I try to get the podcast ball rolling. I talk about the word hate. It is a lazy word and the first I tried to eliminate from my vocabulary.  I discuss my failed suicide attempt and how we as a society need to talk about it more. I tell a story about helping strangers on Facebook by sex toys.