A Few Screws Loose: The Podcast

Latest Episodes:

F**k It! I'll Do It Myself. Apr 18, 2020

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Dan talks about not being able to ask for or accept help even if he needs it. A lot of people would attribute that to the male ego, but Dan thinks that it's a mixture of his distrust toward people, learned behavior, and not wanting to feel indebted. Dan also talks about being self-taught in multiple fields as a result of being unable or unwilling to ask for help. This led him to be accustomed to doing everything alone. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

Depressed in Isolation Mar 31, 2020

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Dan talks about battling depression during his self-quarantine and how he's lost the passion for podcasting, even questioning if he wants to continue being a podcaster. Dan gets depressed every single spring as discussed in previous episodes, but the additional stress and isolation from coronavirus pandemic have only amplified it. Dan also realized after 2 weeks of isolation that he needs small doses of human interaction. Things as minor as interacting with a cashier, or just being in the presence of people at the gym. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

Pandemic Panic. Mar 20, 2020

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Dan personally knows 6 people who have tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID19) and he has been unnecessarily in direct contact with 3 of them for about a week. He also talks about why the virus is spreading so rapidly in New Orleans and how his employer is only adding to the problem by encouraging the spread of the virus. Dan compares the feeling in New Orleans to the feeling right before Hurricane Katrina. Much like Katrina, not many people are taking a life-threatening situation seriously. People are putting our lives at risk! Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

Leave Me TF Alone! (But Don't) Feb 29, 2020

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Dan talks about the cycle of pushing people away or keeping them at a distance and then feeling lonely as a result. He also shares his anger-inducing jury duty story but then explains how he's normally the calmest in the middle of all-out chaos. Dan talks about how his anxiety manifests in anger, hostility, and subtle aggression. In his younger days, the aggression towards others wasn't so subtle. Lastly, he talks about how we all have that "f**k it" mode that we can be pushed into where consequences don't matter. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

Reclaiming My Time Feb 22, 2020

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Dan talks about finally hitting the wall and being on the verge of burning out as far as work goes, being off of anti-anxiety meds for over a week, and rearranging his time by reprioritizing what's important to him. In a recent episode of @AwakenedSoulPod "Soulful Mindset," Haize talked about making time for your passions and things that are important to you. Dan shares how he's been making changes to his busy schedule to accommodate and reflect the things that are important to him currently. This includes rekindling old friendships that he "didn't have time" to nurture. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

P & SAD Feb 15, 2020

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P returns to explain his 18-week absence. He's been struggling with Seasonal Affective Disorder and a myriad of losses. Although P is still in a bad mental space, he felt he owed our listenership an explanation. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

I'm Broke as a Joke! Feb 08, 2020

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Dan wanted to dispel the rumor started by his brothers Haize and AJ that he was rich lol. Although a joke, it led to this episode's topic being finances, financial responsibility, and financial insecurity. As discussed in prior episodes, Dan is an 8th-grade dropout with a GED who grew up in extreme poverty. He talks about not knowing the value of a dollar until his early 20s. Since then he's lived with what he calls a "poor mentality" in order to prevent spending money unnecessarily and saving every dollar like it's his last. Dan also talks about how he beat the odds by being a troubled teen, middle-school dropout, and alcoholic with no direction, to becoming a high level IT professional and small business owner. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

The Social Network. Jan 31, 2020

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Dan talks about how he has been trying to be more social with more people "offline" this year. In an attempt to meet new and positive people he shares how his experiences have been less than ideal and only confirmed what he already knew... he hates people. The most frustrating thing has been trying to explain his anxiety disorder and having people disregard it offering "simple solutions" to complex medical problems. In a sense this feels like a failure to Dan, an expected failure but a failure nevertheless. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop

Thoughts and Prayers. Jan 20, 2020

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Dan shares how he received his first-ever "mental wellness check" from none other than Jayden Hollywood and how taken back he was. This led to Dan to talk about how close he came to losing his composure (and job) at work. In the main topic Dan talks about how hearing things like "it's going to be ok," "God's got it," "pray on it," and "I'm praying for you" all irritate him. Especially since in his experience none of these are associated with or yielded anything positive. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop

Insecure. Jan 11, 2020

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Dan discusses some of his insecurities, things like his body image, fear of failure, and rejection. Most people (especially men) don't like sharing their insecurities because they can easily become "weak" spots that can be used to cause hurt. In trying to have a positive outlook, Dan also wants everyone who needs to hear that they're f****ng beautiful to hear it regardless of their insecurities! Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!