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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

Ep26 Discussion With LivNizzzle

This episode I chat with Liv about her mental health journey, the difficulties of coping with anxiety at the start of college and the success of starting a blog. Hosted by Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) with guest Liv (@Livnizzzle).

Nov 01, 201759 min

Ep28 Surviving The Rising Journal

Ep28 brings to you the first Surviving the Rising Journal. I am joined by Wes (WesA1966) and Matt (@SurvivingMyPast). As we MEGACAST!

Nov 01, 201751 min

Ep27 Me And Twitter

An episode with your host...me (@Mike_Douglas_) chatting about twitter, my over use of it, the benefit of hashtag chats and meeting people. www.MikesOpenJournal.com / @Open_Journal_

Nov 01, 201740 min

Ep24 Films And Wrestling

Suicide Squad chat followed by WWE centred wrestling. Hosted by Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) with guest Rich (@RichBiscuit21).

Nov 01, 20171 hr 48 min

Ep23 Discussion With Laura

Content: Mental health at work, disclosure, support, toilets Host: Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) Guest: Laura (@LauraCloughley)

Nov 01, 20171 hr 29 min

Ep25 Working And Events

Today we spoke about mental health challenges when finding work, along with the initial period within work or education. Additionally about mental health related events. Hosted by Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) with guests Rich (@RichBiscuit21) and Liv (@Livnizzzle).

Nov 01, 20171 hr 14 min

Ep20 Discussion With Jess

Content: We talk, social media, starting the mental health conversation, health services and shopping trolleys! Host: Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) Guest: Jess (@LittlestLady_) Jess' Website: http://www.littlestlady.com

Nov 01, 20171 hr 21 min

Ep19 Discussion With Michelle

Content: Skype takes me back over to America to talk to Michelle, we discuss: depression, OCD, mindfulness, blogging, speaking out, relationships, online support, hashtags, mental health in education and CBT. Host: Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) Guest: Michelle (@MichelleSedas) Michelle on Stigma Fighters: http://stigmafighters.com/stigma-fighters-michelle-sedas/ Michelle's Website: http://michellesedas.com

Nov 01, 20171 hr 6 min

Ep18 Kay Returns (Part 2)

Content: Kay returns to talk therapists and therapy, exposures and comparing yourself. Host: Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) Guest: Kay (@kay_ska) Mentions: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheHonestGuys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTJ7AzBIJoI

Nov 01, 20171 hr

Ep16 Discussion With Danny (Part 2)

Content: Delighted to continue my late night chat with Danny. In Part 2 we chat about the EU, voting, politics, anxiety, agoraphobia, exposures, relaxation, Game of Thrones, CBT, gaming, wrestling, podcasting and the fact Danny thinks he is a millennial. Host: Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) Guest: Danny (@malrats)

Nov 01, 20171 hr 46 min

Ep17 Kay Returns (Part 1)

Content: Kay returns to talk, pokemon, walking, youtube, therapists and therapy. Host: Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) Guest: Kay (@kay_ska)

Nov 01, 20171 hr

Ep15 Discussion With Danny (Part 1)

Content: Delighted to have a late night chat with Danny, we chat about mental health, health care, sharing stories, the benefits of workshops and toilets. Host: Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) Guest: Danny (@malrats)

Nov 01, 20171 hr 11 min

Ep14 Discussion With Rich

Content: Myself and Rich talk about OCD, podcasts, blogging, Time To Change, gender stereotyping, starting the mental health convo, Tough Mudder and tattoos. Host: Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) Guest: Rich (@richtaylormusic) Rich's Blog: https://richbiscuit21.wordpress.com Rich's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU_Ghh82-HycWt1V3MCTuDg?app=desktop Rich's Just Giving (Tough Mudder): https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/biscuitrunning

Nov 01, 20171 hr 22 min

Ep13 Discussion With Joy

Content: Sorry for the sound at the start, there was a fan issue. On this episode we talk Australia, relationships, abuse, dissociative identity disorder, bipolar, blogging, self harm, medication and gender stereotyping. And... Yes I will get Joy back so we have another episode with better sound. Host: Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) Guest: Joy (@joypaulinesmith) Joy's Blog: http://joysvoices.blogspot.co.uk

Nov 01, 201754 min

Ep11 Discussion Time With Kay (Part 2)

Content: The second half of my conversation with Kay. Where our chatting covers: blogging, editing, podcasting, pets, pokemon, photography, iTalk, CBT, friends and mental health in general. Host: Mike Douglas (@Mike_Douglas_) Guest: Kay Ska (@Kay_Ska) Kay's Website: https://thisiswhatapersonwithmentalillnesslookslike.wordpress.com

Nov 01, 20171 hr 3 min

Ep6 Suicide

Title: Ep6 Suicide (@Open_Journal_) Content: An intro to my experience with thoughts of self harm and suicide. Again I am not an expert or a medical person so if you are struggling please contact your GP or the Sams. Host: Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) Referenced: Samaritans 116 123 (UK)

Nov 01, 201721 min

Ep10 Discussion Time With Kay (Part 1)

Content: My first ever guest on the Open Journal Kay Ska. We talk about self diagnosis, blogging, Pokemon Go, iTalk, CBT, friends, big white wall and twitter. This is part one of my chat with Kay because we did end up chatting for a while. Host: Mike Douglas (@Mike_Douglas_) Guest: Kay Ska (@Kay_Ska) Kay's Website: https://thisiswhatapersonwithmentalillnesslookslike.wordpress.com

Nov 01, 20171 hr 5 min

Ep9 Pokemon Go

Is Pokemon Go the next great mental health app? I don't know but Im enjoying it. Also introducing the upcoming discuss slots now recording is ready, I think.

Nov 01, 201711 min

Ep8 Birthdays

Struggling and thinking its only going to get worse this week. Trying to just talk some of it out. This one is very open and not very uplifting.

Nov 01, 201713 min

Ep7 No Car

Ep7 No Car by Mike Douglas

Nov 01, 201717 min

Ep5 NXT

Mainly me marking out at Nakamura! Saying how great the entrances are. To say this is my review of NXT Bournemouth would be a massive overstatement. Its great to post about some of the other things Im interested in. Hope you enjoy, there could be more wrestling talk in the future. Hopefully its a bit less, "O my gosh. It was amazing!"

Nov 01, 201717 min

Ep4 Mens Health Week

E4 Men's Health Week As you may have expected I have focused on mental health. I chat about the stigma around men talking about thoughts and feelings. While also pointing out some of the supportive people and things that have helped me to talk about my mental health. www.samaritians.org - Or in the UK call 116 123 www.mentellhealth.org www.mind.org.uk Youtube RichBiscuit - Men's Health Week video - https://youtu.be/b8FSAHXxnts Snapchat Sarah - lipwizzle Twitter @Open_Journal_ @Mike_Douglas_ @Men...

Nov 01, 201723 min

Ep3 Medication

My experience with antidepressants, particularly Citalopram. How I struggled with the idea of taking medication and how it has helped me. MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 01, 201732 min

Ep2 iTalk

Heres my insight on my experience with iTalk MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 01, 201729 min

Ep1 Open Journal

So here we go. For readers of my blog this will be old news, but its an introduction to me and my mental health adventure. Its raw audio and I have no idea what Im doing so go easy! haha

Nov 01, 201732 min

Open Journal Pilot

Im attempting to start a podcast, but Im doing this self taught (with googles help). Let see if it works...

Nov 01, 20173 min
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