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Open Journal

Mike Douglasopenjournalbc.com
Open Journal Podcast (part of the BlogCast) focuses on the many aspects of mental health; including illness, wellness, stigma and support and the lives affected by mental health. Mike and his guests discuss a range of topics including: health, relationships, education, local events and product reviews.
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Episodes

Ep53 Beth And Liv Invade Chat With Marc

I enjoy a catch up with Marc as we talk mental health, culture, sport, Marc's birthday visit to the UK and blogger meet ups. Beth and Liv join in towards the end as we talk TalkMH meet up. Guests: @lambertsmarc, @Bethskimo and @lr_242 Host: MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 03, 20171 hr 32 min

Ep52 Discussion With Richard B

We chat living in LA, celebrities with mental health illnesses, male mental health stigma, personal experiences and the challenges that come with the stigma around mental health. Richard: @Richard_Brea_11 Mike: @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 03, 20171 hr 11 min

Ep51 Discussion With Laura

This is going to get confusing isn't it. I do know a few Lauras. For Ep51 I was joined by Laura Davis to talk about her experience and mental health journey. We talk anxiety, depression, blogging and therapy. More from me at MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 03, 201753 min

Ep50 Discussion With Marnie

We talk about Marnie's own story and experiences running away from home and living on the streets. Why its important to talk about runaway, misbehaviour and childhood abuse. Hopefully we can contribute to raising awareness and destigmatizing these subjects. Visit http://www.marniegrundman.com for more information on Marnie, or find her on twitter at https://twitter.com/MarnieGrundman. MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 01, 20171 hr 7 min

Ep47 Discussion With Laura

This is Laura's first appearance on the podcast, so we talk a little about her experiences and thoughts on mental health. Having met on twitter on through TalkMH we do talk about those too.

Nov 01, 20171 hr 16 min

Ep48 Mikes 2016

I reflect on some of the things that have made my 2016. Mentioned in this ep. Rachel (@rachelkellis), Alice (@AliceSpake), Doris (@mblog101) and Laura (@LauraCloughley). More information, including full podcast guest info at MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 01, 201730 min

Ep46 Daily Focal With Marc

Our thoughts on Daily Focal and our experiences so far. We also talk about our articles so far.

Nov 01, 201759 min

Ep45 Discussion With Marc

A great chat with Marc about mental health, football, TalkMH, meet ups and being a male talking mental health.

Nov 01, 201759 min

Mobile Mike Ep9

Very early morning run and podcasts update

Nov 01, 20175 min

Ep43 Discussion With Nafisah

We talk blogging, vlogging, mental health and Daily Focal. Along with the discussion of 'What is a Lifestyle Blogger?'

Nov 01, 20171 hr 19 min

Ep43 Discussion With Tom

Listen in on Tom's journey as we talk depression, Bipolar and laughing

Nov 01, 20171 hr 15 min

Mobile Mike Ep7 - Manchester

Thoughts on my final day in Manchester after seeing long time and new friends for the first time

Nov 01, 20177 min

Mobile Mike Ep5

Sunday morning thoughts, reflecting on the week and a little bit of looking forward

Nov 01, 20174 min

Ep40 Discussion With Hannah

Chat with the #TalkMH twitter chat Creator about mental health discussions and projects

Nov 01, 20171 hr 23 min

Ep38 TalkMH - OCD

In truth this is a brief recap of this evenings chat on OCD. Background noise from the lodger meant I ended this one quickly haha. Big thanks to this weeks Host Nicole (@thriftyvintage) and TalkMH Creator Hannah (@hannahrainey_)

Nov 01, 201727 min

Ep37 TalkMH - Medication

Myself (@Mike_Douglas) and Scott (@ScottMHC14) discuss our thoughts following on from tonights #TalkMH chat on twitter hosted by Grace (@Gracebelieved) created by Hannah (@hannahrainey_)

Nov 01, 201736 min

Ep34 Casual Chat With Kay

We chat about our last few days, mental health, relaxing (being naked), the upcoming MHmeet. This episode will not be for everyone, its another long one (thanks to my non editing approach). @Kay_Ska and @Mike_Douglas_ chat on @Open_Journal_ / www.mikesopenjournal.com

Nov 01, 20172 hr 32 min

Ep36 TalkMH - Stigma

This is my third week of covering the amazing mental health chats. This week led by Hannah (@hannahrainey_). More podcast info at www.mikesopenjournal.com

Nov 01, 201754 min

Ep33 Getting Casual With Rich

A continuation of our MH chat in the last ep. However this time we are talking wrestling, MH events and even some web surfing.

Nov 01, 201741 min

Ep32 TalkMH - ED

This week the chat is all about eating disorders. Listen in to myself (@Mike_Douglas_) and Rich (@RichBiscuit21) discuss the twitter posts along with our own thoughts.

Nov 01, 20171 hr 1 min

Ep30 TalkMH

This evening episode is all about #TalkMH lead today by Charlie (@pallettBLOGGER), created by Hannah (@hannahrainey_). Find more Mike's Open Journal at www.mikesopenjournal.com (@Open_Journal_ / @Mike_Douglas_)

Nov 01, 201745 min

Ep29 Friends And Family

a bit of an update on my last couple of weeks and reflecting on friends and family. Its a bit of a waffle if Im honest. Check out www.mikesopenjournal.com

Nov 01, 201733 min
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