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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

Ep130 Be You, Not Them

This weeks 'Discussion with' episode is with Georgie. Who I actually met at the Mind Media Awards. We speak about Georgie's experience with mental health, as a Time to Change Young Champion and Time to Talk Day. Guest: Georgie @yourstruleyG_xx | www.yourstruley.co.uk Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com

Feb 12, 201953 min

Ep129 Time To Talk Day 2019

Happy Time to Talk Day! This weeks episode is me waffling about starting conversations and the importance of... well.. doing that. I also mention attending upcoming youth conferences, sharing my own story and the Mental Health Blog Awards Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com

Feb 05, 201945 min

Ep128 You Wouldnt Say That If I Was Diabetic

'Discussion with' Jana episode We discuss workplace mental health / mental fitness, Jana's story, how mental health illnesses are treated differently to diabetes, the launch of The 888 Collective and Arkeo Empowerment. O, and Henry VIII and his six wives (we thought there were five). Guest: Jana www.the888collective.com | www.myarkeo.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.MikesOpenJournal.com

Jan 29, 20191 hr 3 min

Ep127 Guest Postponements

Sometimes guests postpone, and there has been a few lately. So I thought I would say why thats ok. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | MikesOpenJournal.com

Jan 22, 201919 min

Ep126 Launch of Men's Radio Station

This week we are talking men's mental health, starting conversations and the launch of 'Men's Radio Station'. Discussed links Espresso Bar: Search on Facebook Men's Radio Station: www.mensradiostation.com | @MensRadioStn Women's Radio Station: www.womensradiostation.com Guest: Russ @RussellKane | MensRadioStation.com/members/russ-kane Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | MikesOpenJournal.com

Jan 15, 20191 hr 12 min

Ep125 Year In Review (2018 And A Bit)

Myself, Molly and Victoria review our 2018's. We talk mental health, fitness, running, diversity in the media, gender identity, suicide awareness and wellbeing activities. Guest: Molly @MollyScott93 Guest: Victoria @RetroSnowflake | www.RetroSnowflaskes.wordpress.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.MikesOpenJournal.com

Jan 04, 20191 hr 46 min

Ep124 Becoming 'Geek Magnifique'

This 'Discussion with' episode I sat down with Mel, aka Geek Magnifique, to talk about her story and the experience of writing a book based on her mental health journey. More on Mel's book - http://www.triggerpublishing.com/product/geek-magnifique-finding-the-logic-in-my-ocdpre-order-now/ Guest: Mel @GeekMagnifique | GeekMagnifique.co.uk Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | MikesOpenJournal.com

Dec 31, 20181 hr 5 min

MegaCast Ep11 - Progress & Acceptance

Myself, Matt and Wes talk about learning to accept our successes, struggles, and the awesome experiences we have had in 2018 (and bit of 2017) talking with each other. Co-Host: Wes @WesA1966 | AudioRising.com Co-Host: Matt @BeyondYourPast | MatthewPappas.net Co-Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | MikesOpenJournal.com

Dec 28, 20181 hr 20 min

Ep123 Living Beyond the Borderline

In this 'Discussion with' episode I speak with Lorna about her experience living with a mental health illness and what its like to be a campaigner. Guest: Lorna @BeyondBPD18 | LivingBeyondTheBoarderline.home.blog Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | MikesOpenJournal.com

Dec 24, 20181 hr

Ep122 Discussion With Zoe

Zoe joins the podcast this week to talk about her experience with mental health illness, campaigning, sharing her story and blogging. Guest: Zoe @ZoeSpeaksOut | OneVoiceInTheAbyss.blogspot.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | MikesOpenJournal.com

Dec 17, 20181 hr 3 min

Ep121 Discussion with Charlotte

Charlotte shares her personal story and how it has lead to her writing about an ongoing experience with a mental health illness alongside campaigning and promoting awareness of mental health struggles. Guest: Charlotte @CUnderwoodUK | CharlotteUnderwoodAuthor.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | MikesOpenJournal.com

Dec 10, 201854 min

Ep120 Mind & Vuelio Awards

Mike's thoughts on the recent Mind Media Awards and Vuelio Blog Awards. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas | MikesOpenJournal.com

Dec 03, 201825 min

Ep119 Wellness & A Sustainable Environment With Sian

Sian joins the podcast for a discussion on workplace wellbeing, homelessness, body image and sustainability. Plus we hear about Sian's upcoming project and TEDX talk. Complimentary mediation from Sian: https://soundcloud.com/sian-young-461552391/sets/focus-meditation/s-dQ9WQ Guest: Sian @SianHealth | TheEntrepreneursHealthCoach.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 27, 201852 min

Ep118 Talking Men's Mental Health With Noel

In this epsoide we talk men's mental health, substance misuse, resilience, the 'Im fine' attitude and starting conversations. Guest: Noel @NoelMcDermott | www.NoelMcDermott.net Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 20, 20181 hr 14 min

Ep117 My 2019 Plans... So Far

Mental Health Blog Awards 2019 Virtual Running https://www.virtualrunneruk.com/ My fundraising https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/MikesFundraising Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | MikesOpenJournal.com

Nov 06, 201823 min

Ep116 Dr Sheri And Harley Therapy

Topics: Self esteem, mental health support, therapy, accessible therapy and Harley Therapy (www.harleytherapy.com) Guest: Dr Sheri Jacobson @DrSheriJacobson | www.harleytherapy.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | MikesOpenJournal.com

Oct 29, 201849 min

Ep115 Mindfulness Attempt

Following World Mental Health Day I wanted to share a couple of thoughts and activities related to mindfulness. Hope they are of some use to you. If you like this episode, or the idea of trying different mental health tools, let me know. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | MikesOpenJournal.com

Oct 22, 201831 min

MegaCast Ep10 - Then & Now

Myself, Wes and Matt talk recovery our journeys and how far we have come and our podcast journeys. CoHost: Wes @WesA1966 | AudioRising.com CoHost: Matt @BeyondYourPast | MatthewPappas.net CoHost: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | MikesOpenJournal.com

Oct 17, 20181 hr 9 min

Ep114 Discussion With Tom

This episode I am joined by Tom and we finally get to chat voice to voice, rather than by text. We discuss Tom's journey, men's mental health and social media. Guest: Tom @TomKennerley3 Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | MikesOpenJournal.com

Oct 15, 201836 min

Ep113 Abbie's Back

Abbie (from Ep96) is back! We chatted about Abbie's new role at Time to Change with the Young Champions Team. She also introduces herself esteem project with Fixers. Guest: Abbie @AbbieVolunteers Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | MikesOpenJournal.com

Oct 08, 201859 min

Ep111 Double Pride

Eastleigh Pride - https://www.visiteastleigh.co.uk/events/eastleigh-pride-2018 Pompey Pride -https://portsmouthpride.co.uk/ My blog post - https://www.mikesopenjournal.com/single-post/2018/09/16/Double-Pride Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | MikesOpenJournal.com

Oct 01, 201829 min

Ep112 Just Perfect Kickstarter

This episode I talk to Kim about her current KickStarter project 'Just Perfect'. KickStarter Project: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1047003317/childrens-book-just-perfect-by-suicide-survivor-an?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=just%20perfect Guest: Kim @KMohnsRoberts Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | MikesOpenJournal.com

Sep 24, 201842 min

Ep110 Adam's Campaigning

Adam (from Ep93) returns to talk about his experience fundraising for Mind, becoming a Time to Change Young Champion and being involved in a range of campaign activities. Discussed: Blackpool Time to Change YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6CkGuJ3w1fPTyZEiA-J1gw Backing sound: www.bensound.com Guest: Adam @Adam_Howard2000 Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas | MikesOpenJournal.com

Sep 17, 201850 min

Ep109 World Suicide Provention Day

Yesterday was World Suicide Prevention Day and I wanted to talk about a couple of things. Links discussed below Prison Article - https://www.samaritans.org/news/samaritans-sends-former-prisoners-back-inside-help-prevent-suicide Suicide Info from WHO - http://www.who.int/mental_health/prevention/suicide/wspd/en/ Mind - https://www.mind.org.uk/news-campaigns/campaigns/bluelight/world-suicide-prevention-day/ SUICIDE: FACTS AND FIGURES -https://www.samaritans.org/about-us/our-research/facts-and-figu...

Sep 11, 201843 min

Ep108 Women's Mental Health with Wish

It was great to sit down and talk with Jenny from Wish about a range of topics, but we particularly focused on women's mental health. We discuss the support available for those leaving prison/ hospital, the potential difference between male and female health and hear a little about Jenny's own story. If you would like to be involved in Wish's consultation or find out more about the topics we discussed, check the links below. - Wish: https://www.womenatwish.org.uk - Women's Mental Health Network:...

Sep 04, 201840 min

Ep107 Fantasy League, Pride & My Messy Brain

Welcome to a second episode with me in a row. You lucky people. Mentioned in this episode: Fantasy Premier League code - 120063-904307 Pride - Eastleigh and Portsmouth Podcast - The Smark Plug (@TheSmarkPlug) Little Princess Trust (@LPTrustUK) Probably some other things I have forgotten. Back music: www.bensound.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopnjournal.com

Aug 27, 201824 min

Ep106 Retro Gaming

Got a little Mike catch up for you today. Join me as I chat about my recent trip to Dice Portsmouth's retro gaming event. I also introduce a new type of episode that I will be recording soon. Back music: www.bensound.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com

Aug 21, 201819 min

MegaCast Ep9 - Faith & Mental Health

After not quite making it to the religion and faith topic of our last podcast episode, we finally sat down to talk this last week. We each share our own views, beliefs, faiths and experiences. We don't all think the same thing, though we are on similar lines. If you have different thoughts we would love to hear from you, please feel free to contact us on the details below. Backing Sound: www.bensound.com Co-Host: Matt @BeyondYourPast | www.beyondyourpast.com Co-Host: Wes @Wes1966 | www.audiorisi...

Aug 12, 20181 hr 13 min

Ep105 Offstage

In this episode Ramon, Co-Artistic Director of Ephemeral Ensemble, introduces 'Offstage' . Which is a physical theatre show looking behind the masks of our public lives to testimony private struggles in a compassionate exploration of suicide. Back Music: www.bensound.com Guest: Ramon @ephemeral_ensemble | @ephemeral_ensemble (insta) | www.ephemeralensemble.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com

Jul 31, 201856 min

Ep104 MHBlogAwards

So many Amazing people, thank you to everyone involved. Social media and website links are at www.mikesopenjournal.com/mhblogawards Sponsors: Hannah, Beautiful Chaos Photography Emma, Queer Coffee Productions The Lost Boy, Damo Calm Man Instant Counselling Zumos FunkyPigeon.com Guests: Poppy, Author Hannah, Mental Snapp Host: Mike

Jul 29, 201831 min
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