A Few Screws Loose: The Podcast
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Dan and Paul are both men of color who suffer from, and openly talk about their mental illnesses. The goal of this podcast is to help further destigmatize mental illness in minority communities where we’re traditionally taught to suffer in silence. It’s our hope that listeners walk away knowing that it is ok to talk about it, it’s ok to feel, it’s ok to seek help, and most importantly you’re not alone. Join us as we discuss our experiences.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Description:
Dan and Paul are both men of color who suffer from, and openly talk about their mental illnesses. The goal of this podcast is to help further destigmatize mental illness in minority communities where we’re traditionally taught to suffer in silence. It’s our hope that listeners walk away knowing that it is ok to talk about it, it’s ok to feel, it’s ok to seek help, and most importantly you’re not alone. Join us as we discuss our experiences.
Twitter:
@ScrewsLoosePod
Language:
English
Contact:
(504) 656-6302
Website:
http://www.afewscrewsloose.com
Episodes
I'm Always Scared.
1/3/2021
In a brutally honest and transparent episode, Dan talks about living in constant fear. Living in fear every single day dates back to his childhood. For every fear Dan has, he's developed or obtained different methods to combat each fear to no avail. It's a vicious cycle and a perpetually losing battle. He even fears success. His anxiety disorder probably heavily contributes to this. Dan also announces that he'll be stepping away from podcasting for a while and apologizes for how inconsistent...
Duration:00:25:31
A Thankless Job
11/24/2020
Dan shares how he was summoned again for jury duty for the second time this year. He also talks about gun ownership while having anxiety issues. The main topic of the show is public service. The images that civilians typically see of the military, police officers, firefighters, etc. often make the jobs look glamorous. P shares how that's not really the case as he details his 8-years of service as a firefighter and EMT. He talks about the 72-hour work-weeks, the constant training, drilling,...
Duration:01:19:40
Don't Love Me Out Loud.
11/8/2020
After getting some jokes off, Dan and P talk about how they're uncomfortable with displaying or receiving love. Dan struggles to be able to tell people that he loves them and is very uncomfortable when people tell him that they love him. Both Dan and P grew up receiving little affection and it carried over into adulthood. P talks about how his children are the same when it comes to being overly affectionate. Keep up with us on social media! Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod IG: @ScrewsLoosePod
Duration:01:00:00
COD: Citizen's Arrest?
10/23/2020
Dan is joined by @PFromCharlotte to discuss how anxiety doesn't necessarily mean "afraid." Dan talks about how even though he has severe anxiety when it comes to interacting with people and generally avoids people at all costs, he will confront someone if it is 100% absolutely necessary, which he had to do recently. Even then the outcome of such a confrontation will usually have less than desirable outcomes. P talks about how just being Black alone is to be in a constant state of anxiousness...
Duration:01:01:27
Frustrated Black Men
10/9/2020
This week Dan is joined by Paul to voice their frustration when it comes to this presidential election, the mismanagement of our country, the pandemic response, and how it affects us. It seems like nearly everyone is angry in 2020, no matter who or what they support. We talk about distancing ourselves from Trump supporters, withdrawing from social media and social interaction, and having to deal with an antagonist that looks like low budget versions of us. Dan shares his thoughts on the...
Duration:01:14:30
Judgment Day.
9/9/2020
Dan is joined by @PFromCharlotte to discuss how everyone's so blatantly judgemental in the social media age. It can be really brutal for people that have low self-esteem. It's even spilled over into working from home during quarantine by people judging other people's backgrounds and living conditions. We also talk about racism, anger management, and conflict avoidance. *The actual episode begins at the 10:00 mark after a weird BTS Terry Crews and Michael Jackson dialogue. There are a few...
Duration:01:00:34
Social Interaction
8/24/2020
Dan reiterates how awkward and drained social interactions make him feel. He talks about making a totally out of character move by recently appearing as a guest on another podcast, which he usually declines due to his severe social anxiety. Dan also talks about being struggling with 2020 and being unable to cope with any more trauma, bad news, or anything not useful. Lastly he talks about how the internet has made people extremely comfortable disrespecting people online, especially Black...
Duration:00:26:06
Growth vs. Hypocrisy
7/19/2020
Dan opens up about the uncomfortable but brutally honest dialogue he's been having internally. He talks about learning to be able to laugh at himself, friendships based on terms and conditions, and how people often hide behind who they want people to believe they are. Dan explains how he's conflicted between growth and being a hypocrite. A lot of the things Dan will not tolerate or finds reprehensible, he's done before. Things like being judgemental, having a huge ego, lying, taking...
Duration:00:36:07
Becoming Men.
5/11/2020
Dan is rejoined by P to talk about some of their "OGs." We talk about some of the people who were instrumental in helping us become the men we are today. Dan talks about how one of his OGs that used to be heavily involved in the streets pulled him out of the streets, leading by example. P talks about how he and his brother bonded over weed in P's teenage years, making him a little more receptive to his guidance. P also shares a story on how Dan's cousin counseled him into not "making someone...
Duration:01:09:55
Coping.
4/30/2020
In this short episode, Dan talks about how he copes with being anxious. Before being prescribed medication a couple of years ago, Dan was forced to find ways to cope with anxiety and panic attacks. Boxing was one of the first things he found that helped, followed by high intensity workouts. He also talks about not talking through his issues or talking to anyone about his issues. Stay connected on Social Media! Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs
Duration:00:16:09
F**k It! I'll Do It Myself.
4/18/2020
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...
Duration:00:19:26
Depressed in Isolation
3/31/2020
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...
Duration:00:20:45
Pandemic Panic.
3/20/2020
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...
Duration:00:19:13
Leave Me TF Alone! (But Don't)
2/29/2020
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...
Duration:00:22:27
Reclaiming My Time
2/22/2020
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...
Duration:00:19:04
P & SAD
2/15/2020
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...
Duration:00:18:47
I'm Broke as a Joke!
2/8/2020
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...
Duration:00:35:52
The Social Network.
1/31/2020
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...
Duration:00:24:44
Thoughts and Prayers.
1/20/2020
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...
Duration:00:23:32
Insecure.
1/11/2020
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...
Duration:00:18:25