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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

Ep75 Discussion With Lydia

This week I talk with Lydia about mental health. This was my first face to face recorded mental health chat, so its a bit longer as we just sat back and chatted away about our thoughts and experiences. Big thank you to Lydia for sharing her story with me, and you. Host: Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) For more information about my blog and podcast go to MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 20, 20171 hr 21 min

Ep74 Discussion With Bex

Myself and Bex talk mental health, TalkMH, gaming, depression, medication, mental health services, stigma, self image and more. Guest: Bex @BexHelen / BexHelen.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 13, 20171 hr 31 min

Ep73 Discussion With Jodie

I talk with Jodie about World Mental Health Day, her experience as a Time to Change Young Champion, visiting Buckingham Palace, the TalkMH meet in London and Jodie's own mental health journey. Guest: Jodie @JodieVolunteers and justagirlinterrupted.com Host: @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 05, 20171 hr 6 min

Megacast Ep7

MegaCast Ep7 Myself, Matt and Wes talk mental health at Halloween, make up, trick or treating and culture here (in the UK) and in the States. Hosts: Matt @SurvivingMyPast, Wes @WesA1966, Mike @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 03, 20171 hr 17 min

Mobile Mike Ep14

Mobile Mike Ep14 Welcome to SoundCloud! Host: @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 03, 20173 min

Mobile Mike Ep13

m moving to soundcloud, please check MikesOpenJournal.com for the new feed information Thank you for listening

Nov 03, 20177 min

Ep72 Discussion With Beth

We talk: work, sex, relationships, blogging, mental health and Time to Change Wales. All while Beth gets ready for work and has dinner, this is unlike another episode! Guest: Beth, @Bethskimo Host: @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 03, 201736 min

Ep71 Dyslexia, Mental Health And Education With Lennie

This episode I talk with Lennie from DYSPLA about the recent DYSPLA event at New Theatre Royal. We mention the great performances from Janina and Amy along with the discussion points that the performance raised. Dyslexia, learning difficulties and experiences and how they can affect our mental health. Guest: Lennie, DYSPLAPR@gmail.com Host: @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 03, 20171 hr 5 min

Ep70 Discussion With Amer

In this first discussion (yes there maybe more) we chat mental health, wrestling and our own experiences. Along with how we found each other. Guest: Amer / @DunholmeDevil SmarkPlug Podcast @TheSmarkPlug Host: @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 03, 20171 hr 21 min

Ep69 Discussion With Rachel

We talk wrestling, mental health, modelling and managing your own time. Guest: Rach at www.rachelwar.com or @_rachelwar_ Host: MikesOpenJournal.com or @Mike_Douglas_

Nov 03, 20171 hr 3 min

Ep68 Miss Anxiety

This episode I talk to Beth (Miss Anxiety) as we discuss metal health, youtube, self care/love, anxiety and more. It is an extended one, hahaha. Guest: Beth @RealMissAnxiety Host: @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 03, 20171 hr 27 min

MegaCast Ep6 Diversity In Blogging

Myself, Matt and Wes talk blogging / podcasting and diversity within those fields. What its like to be a guy that talks about mental health. Hosts: @Mike_Douglas_, @SurvivingMyPast & @WesA1966

Nov 03, 20171 hr 8 min

Ep67 Discussion With Rhianna

We talk blogging, working life, mental health and own own experiences. Guest: Rhianna at RhiannaOlivia.com Host: @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 03, 20171 hr 7 min

Ep66 Discussion With Hannah

We talked fitness, health, food, blogging, instagram and mental health. Not to mention Hannah's award shortlisting, and since recording Hannah has been shortlisted again! Guest: Hannah @hanandfitness / www.hannahandfitness.com Host: @Mike_Douglas_ / www.MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 03, 201743 min

Ep65 Discussion With Rebecca

It was great to talk to Beka about her experience and thoughts regarding mental health. Host: @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com Guest: @BekaLombardo, www.rebeccalombardo.com, www.judgmentfreezone2013.blogspot.com and www.voices-for-change.net Make sure to also look out for #KeepTalkingMH coming soon from Beka!

Nov 03, 20171 hr 9 min

Ep64 S.A.D Portsmouth Event

Following up from my recent blog post heres a bit of info about the event I attended yesterday. Host: @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 03, 201717 min

Mobile Mike Ep12

A quick catch up with whats going on. As always more information (mainly in blog form) at MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 03, 20177 min

Megacast Ep5

Myself, Matt and Wes talk about the things that we have going on. Find us on twitter @Mike_Douglas_, @SurvivingMyPast & @WesA1966

Nov 03, 20171 hr 5 min

Ep63 A Year Of Podcasts

Its been amazing! Don't think of this as highlights, its more of an overview at the awesome discussions that have happened in the first year of Mike's Open Journal Podcast. Worse bit of overrunning ever, attempted 10-15 episode turns into 107! hahaha Host: @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 03, 20171 hr 47 min

Ep61 Szen Zone

I chat with Szen Zone author Gary Szenderski about his book the Szen Zone. Our discussion includes the books insights on goal setting, communication assumptions, self acceptance and being on autopilot. Host: @mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 03, 20171 hr 8 min

Ep62 Hollywood Bowl Re - Brand Event

I was delighted to be invited along to the Hollywood Bowl re-brand event this week. It was great to see the changes that have been made as part of the £750,000 development. This podcast episode is part of my blog post that can be found at MikesOpenJournal.com/blog

Nov 03, 201711 min

Ep60 TalkMH Recovery

Hannah's TalkMH chat was led by Andrea this evening as I talk my way through the online chat, covering the main talking points and struggling with some of the big words and talking about my own experience. Host: @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 03, 201759 min

Ep59 TalkMH Medication

This weeks TalkMH chat was on medication led by Nancy (@nancybcbarnes). Theres the occasional off the topic thought about my dinner and I can't remember what else. This episode is me talking through the twitter discussion about mental health and medication. I read through some of the tweets that stand out and talk about my own experience, thoughts and views. Host: @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 03, 201758 min

Ep58 UKBA17 & TalkMH

A few voice recordings from my weekend in london for the UK Blog Awards and the TalkMH meet up. Music outro - Doroteja (Youtube)

Nov 03, 201716 min

Ep57 13 Reasons Why

I chat with Nafisah about the recent Netflix original show 13 Reasons Why. We talk about our different view points on the show and its topics. Audio at the start of the show is the official trailer for the show (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JebwYGn5Z3E), more info on the original 13RW at http://www.thirteenreasonswhy.com. Guest: Naffy at https://twitter.com/Bamblingsofnafy Host: @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com.

Nov 03, 20171 hr 49 min

Megacast Ep4

It was great to chat with my American podcasting buddies again. Myself, Matt and Wes discussed recovery, relapse and burnout. Hosts: audiorising.com survivingmypast.net MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 03, 201756 min

Mobile Mike Ep11

A quick catch up. More on me at MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 03, 20179 min

Ep56 TalkMH, Music And MH

A bit of a throw back this Thursday, as I once again podcast a TalkMH twitter chat. Hannah's creation is hosted by Josh this week, with the topic of Music and Mental Health. TalkMH is held every Thursday at 8.30pm. Host: @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 03, 20171 hr 6 min

Ep55 Francesca Interviews Me

I was delighted to be asked to participate in Francesca's university research project into mental health and blogging. Host: MikesOpenJournal.com / @Mike_Douglas_

Nov 03, 20171 hr 42 min

Ep54 Discussion With Sam

Myself and Sam talk infertility, families, relationships, breakups, children, independence, depression, travelling and rebuilding yourself. Guest: www.lifeabirdseyeview.blogspot.co.uk or @SamanthaWalsh76 Host: MikesOpenJournal.com / @Mike_Douglas_

Nov 03, 20171 hr 9 min
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