Welcome back to DubLife Diaries! In this episode, we sit down with Volkswagen enthusiast Jaga Rai as he shares the tale of his beloved 1975 Canadian standard Beetle, affectionately known as "The Outlaw." Since purchasing the Beetle in 1997, Jaga has defied trends, poured his heart into its unique build, and developed lifelong friendships along the way.

Join us as we explore the intricacies of Jaga's one-of-a-kind late model VW, delve into the vibrant Volkswagen community, and reflect on how staying true to one's passion can create lasting connections. Alongside stories of friendship and community, Jaga also opens up about personal experiences, mental health, and the powerful role that the air-cooled VW scene has played in his life journey.

Recognizing Men’s Mental Health

On this episode 26, Jaga and I touch on something that matters far beyond cars — men’s mental health. If you’re listening right now and you’ve been carrying more than you can handle, remember: asking for help isn’t weakness, it’s one of the strongest things you can do. It’s one of the coolest things you can do — because it means you’re taking the wheel and steering your life where you want it to go.

You are not alone, and there’s help out there, Im available for anyone who wants to talk www.dublifediaries.com also here are some references:

Canada

📞 Talk Suicide Canada – Call or text 988 | 24/7 free support

🌐 talksuicide.ca

United States

📞 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 | 24/7 free support

🌐 988lifeline.org

If you’re struggling — even just feeling “off” — reach out. Your friends, your family, and your fellow VW enthusiasts want you here, sharing the road with us. Even if you are not suicidal and just want to open up and face some internal stuff.  Reach out to a therapist. So many options out there these days online. It's the COOL thing to do.    

This Podcast is sponsored by Volksmania Magazine www.volksmania.com use DUBLIFE10 at checkout for 10% off your magazine subscription. 

This Episode is sponsored by Salty Dub.  All things VW events and swag.  www.saltydub.com use DUBLIFE10 for 10% off merch.  

You can find Jaga @ Jaga Rai on Facebook.  Insta : jaga_rai 

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