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I talk about life post suicide attempt. Talk to people that have influenced my growth as a human. Talk about beer and booze.

Doug Johnson


    • Feb 7, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Doug in a Pub podcast

    Starting over again

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 16:45


    Relaunching the podcast with my wife. We talk about the time I met Bill Murray and he signed my leg. Surviving suicide. Getting Married. Want to ask us a question? Want us to talk about something? doug@douginapub.com  @douginapub most places  

    From A to B Starting with How

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 15:57


    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.

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    Waking Up with Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 19:58


    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

    The Night I Tried Suicide

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 11:24


    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.  

    The Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 25:24


    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

    Doug in a Pub on the BrewDog News Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 31:06


    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

    Doug in a Pub talks to Jessica Jones from Giant Jones Brewery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2019 37:35


    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.

    Depression, Asking and Compassion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 24:40


    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.

    Interview with Dave B from Brick Store Pub

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 39:36


    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

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    Hope & Wonder & Affection

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 14:20


    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  

    Doug in a Pub with Eliza Rickman Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 30:29


    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  

    Stamp Wanking In The U.K.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 3:42


    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  

    Transactional relationships and expectations.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 29:37


    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.

    Doug in a Pub EP6 with Eliza Rickman Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 44:31


    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    

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    Doug in a Pub Ep5 Fear and Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 22:15


    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

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    Ep 4 Interview with Jason from Fez-O-Rama

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 37:47


    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  

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    Want vs Need, BrewDog & Memories and how they can be false.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 29:16


    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.

    Doug in a Pub on Life in a Kilt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2019 55:36


    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.

    Doug in a Pub Ep 2 - Why, Origin Story, Brick Store Pub, Tire Change that Change My Life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 18:52


    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....

    Doug in a Pub - Episode 1 Hate, suicide and sex toys

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 19:31


    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.

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