Friday Aug 11, 2023

Ep. 96 The ”Real” Doug Lane; Storytelling &Therapy Through Music; Silencing the Suicidal Voices Through Ketamine

Doug Lane is the youngest of three children in a Navy family.

His first musical memory was at age three. Doug always loved music with six years in piano, and picking up the saxophone in middle school.

Doug's dad was a naval aviator, finishing his career in Kingsville, Texas. His father was the source of much childhood trauma.

Doug grew up among ranchers, naval pilots, Mexicans, and college students. He was exposed to many different cultures and ideas.

Doug was seven years old when his dad retired. Doug had no intention of following in his father's footsteps.

The recruiter turned out to be very convincing, appealing to Doug's love of music.

Doug joined the Army as a saxophonist, and picked up the guitar later on.

Doug's primary mission was that of a musician, but his first role was always a soldier.

Military bands perform at ceremonial functions, parades, PR, diplomatic functions, and funerals. Music brings tradition to the military.

Two to three months after Operation Iraqi Freedom ensued, Doug and fellow soldiers relieved the 3rd infantry division.

Doug was fortunate in that he saw little of the violence that other solderis endured. There were adjustments to the daily rocket attacks. He counts himself lucky that no one in his unit was seriously injured.

Doug's issues in Iraq centered around poor leadership and medical care.

He feels the Iraqi workers get painted with a broad stroke. Doug found most of them amazing; and he is grateful to their wives who provided the soldiers with food during lean times.

Doug is proud to have offered relief to soldiers as he played for them in Iraq.

Doug found his faith in Iraq. Raised Catholic, Doug was not a believer. Studying the Bible forced him to find answers to questions. Doug experienced the concept of grace when he realized he could never be good enough.

Doug FOUND REST IN GOD!.

Doug's wife was a soldier as well. They deployed together. Fifteen months of the their first two years was spent living in separate tents. The strain on marriages in these circumstances is astounding, but they managed to weather the storm.

Doug was in the army for four years. Tired of the army BS, he did not re-enlist. Looking back, Doug can see how his bad attitude and immaturity contributed to his dissatisfaction.

Doug is the front man for his band, The Real Doug Lane Band. Accused of being a country band, he maintains they also play blues and classic rock. Pink Floyd and Billy Joel are heavy influences, along with Guy Cook and Robert Earl Keen.

Doug has released two albums, 1 EP, and a few singles. He aims to share his stories through the songs.

Doug has dealt with suicidal thoughts his entire life, stemming from childhood trauma.

Doug came close to suicide a few years back. The pressure of life was too much. Their was no way out. He has found relief in ketamine treatments.

Following the ketamine treatments, it was the first time the voices in his head went quiet.

Doug has been a pastor for 20 years. His advice to anyone struggling with mental illness, "God is NOT angry at you because of your depression.

The Real Doug Lane on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnUnyQ3eW01dCyrulMhp6g

Ep. 96 The ”Real” Doug Lane; Storytelling &Therapy Through Music; Silencing the Suicidal Voices Through Ketamine

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