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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

Ep161 Open To Talk

This 'discussions with' episode we are delighted to be joined by Anders. We discuss Urbanista campaigns, mental health awareness raising, and collaborating with the Tim Burgling Foundation (also known as Avicii). Mentioned - www.timberglingfoundation.org Guest: Anders www.urbanista.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com

Nov 19, 201940 min

Ep160 Time To Change Quiz

Join me for a possible one time quiz... maybe two time? Quiz part of the Time to Change resources that can be found at https://www.time-to-change.org.uk › mental-health-quiz Host/ Quiz Master: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com

Nov 13, 201935 min

Ep159 Sharing Your Recovery

This 'discussion with' episode we are joined by Laura, who is returning after 2 years! We talk recovery, medication, story sharing and more. Guest: Laura @LauraBurtonx | lauralikeschange.wordpress.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com

Nov 05, 201949 min

Ep158 Great South Run

An insight into my Great South Run experience, not as long as planned, but thats because I was focused on the running. So Im ok with that. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com

Oct 29, 201913 min

Ep157 Hope Walk & Suicide Prevention

This episode I let you know why I am taking part in PAPYRUS' Hope Walk this October. Mentioned in this episode: Samaritans, CPSL Mind, Stop Suicide, Zero Suicide Alliance, PAPYRUS Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com

Oct 15, 201936 min

Ep156 Why I Love The MegaCast

I sit down to tell you why I love the MegaCast episodes with Matt and Wes. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com

Oct 08, 201925 min

Ep155 Finally Laura Gets A Turn

This 'discussion with' episode we are finally joined by our very special guest Laura. We talk: personal experiences, teaching, education and relationships. Guest: Laura Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com

Oct 01, 201945 min

Ep154 Mike Waffles 13 Reasons Why 3

With the recent release of of 13 Reasons Why season 3, I sit down to talk through some of my thoughts about the new season. Audio clip from Netflix's 13 Reasons Why Signposting to: Samaritans, NHS, Survivors UK, Rape Crisis, The Survivors Trust Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com

Sep 03, 201950 min

Ep153 Do Podcasts Have Teaser Trailers

This episode is a quick trailer, kinda, for the upcoming episodes after our one month break. See... talk soon. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com

Aug 27, 20198 min

Ep152 Your Wellbeing Recommendations

Following my wellbeing workshop at Mental Health Blog Awards, I wanted to share the wellbeing apps, projects and website that were discussed/ mentioned on the day. Its a bit of a list, but hopefully theres something here you'll find useful. Direct links can be found in my recent blog post. Or you can search the relevant apps/ site/ project. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com

Aug 13, 201939 min

Ep151 Infinity Gauntlet & Snapchat Specs

Delighted to have Danny back on the podcast for the first time in maybe 2+ years. We talk a range of things, wellbeing, gaming, vlogging (via glasses) and more. Its a great ramble. Guest: Danny @Malrats Host: mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com

Aug 06, 20191 hr 26 min

Ep150 How Cool Was MH Blog Awards

A few highlights and insights from yesterdays Mental Health Blog Awards. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com

Jul 29, 201931 min

Ep149 No Excuses, Live Your Best Life

This episode I sat down for the third time with Amer, we had a great chat talking: labels, Trump, Russell Brand, Brexit and a few other topics. Ep70 Discussion Amer - https://soundcloud.com/mikesopenjournal/ep70-discussion-with-amer Wrestling Plug Podcast: @WrestlePlug Guest: Amer @HarbingerPW Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com

Jul 23, 20191 hr 16 min

Ep148 What Are The 5 Ways Again?

Abbey's back. We had a great chat about wellbeing, there was a fair bit of thinking going on in this one. Mainly because we hadn't planned our topic haha. Guest: Abbey @AbbieVolunteers | searchingforastrongerme.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com

Jul 16, 201957 min

Ep147 What's In The Envelope

This 'discussion with' episode I spoke to Joe about comedy, autism, neurodiversity, and mental health. Joe is currently preparing for Edinburgh Fringe, so make sure you look out for his live performances later this year. Guest: Joe @JoeWellsComic | www.joewellscomic.org.uk Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com

Jul 09, 201959 min

Ep145 Education Is Essential

This 'discussions with' episode I talk with Lucy and Hope about their experience and the Grace Dear Trust. We may mention that education is important... Grace Dear Trust - www.thegracedeartrust.co.uk Guests: Lucy & Hope Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com

Jun 25, 20191 hr 5 min

Ep144 MH Blog Awards Preview

Heres you Mental Health Blog Awards intro Thanks to our Sponsors: Instant Counselling - instant counselling.com Good Mental Health Cooperative - goodmentalhealth.org.uk Red Silver Mountains - redsilvermountains.com Human Givens - humangivens.com MOJO Podcast - mikesopenjournal.com/podcast And our supporters: Hannah - Beautiful Chaos Photography Emma - Queer Coffee Productions And our Speakers: Gemma - howtomakefriends.co.uk Tom - messy4mind.com Lorna - livingbeyondtheboarderline.home.blog Kim - ...

Jun 18, 201939 min

Ep143 Whats Coming Up

Hey Team, a theoretically short episode from me today. Heres an update on whats been happening and whats coming soon. Mentioned Papyrus, Hope Walk - www.papyrus-uk.org Mental Health Blog Awards - www.mikesopenjournal.com/mhblogawards Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com

Jun 11, 201928 min

Ep142 Dump The Scales

This 'discussion with' episode I sit down with Hope and talk all things running, writing, youth mental health, professional services and dump the scales. Links: Stand Tall Little Girl - www.triggerpublishing.com/product/stand-tall-little-girl Dump The Scales - www.change.org/p/eating-disorders-are-not-just-about-weight-dumpthescales Guest: Hope @HopeVirgo | www.hopevirgo.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com

May 28, 201954 min

Ep141 A Storied Mind

Join me in this 'discussion with' episode as I talk to Nia and Lottie about their campaign/ short film 'A Storied Mind'. We discuss poetry, journalling, photography campaigns and more. Video - http://youtu.be/ZaGN6Yelo7Q Guest: Lottie @a_storied_mind_ | www.lottiebphotography.com Guest: Nia @a_storied_mind_ Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com

May 21, 201953 min

Ep139 Mental Health Awareness Week

Welcome to my attempt at a 10 minute chat, it didn't work. I talk about Mental Health Awareness Week, my attempt an understanding BDD, and a couple of other things. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com

May 14, 201918 min

Ep138 It Affects Me

This 'Discussion with' episode I am joined by Laura. We chat cold water, tree hugging, post-its and hear about Laura's experiences that led to the it affects me campaign. Guest: Laura @LauraDarrall | www.itaffectsme.co.uk Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com

May 07, 20191 hr 3 min

Ep137 MOJO Meets Pigletish

This 'discussion with' episode I sat down with Anneli from the Pigletish podcast to talk all things mental health, podcasts, advocating and houses... Guest: Anneli @pigletish | www.pigletish.com Host: Mike @Mike_DOuglas_ | wwwmikesopenjournal.com

Apr 30, 201958 min

Ep136 Faces Of Mental Health

This 'discussion with' episode I talk to Arthur about his 'Faces of Mental Health' film. We discuss student mental health, social stigma and the appropriateness of the language we use. Film - http://vimeo.com/326197692 Guest: Arthur www.arthurcauty.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com

Apr 23, 201936 min

Ep135 Is It Costing You More Than Money

This 'discussion with' episode I speak to David Charkham about his experience with mental health, addiction and the recovery support currently available, including The Cabin project in Asia. Find out about The Cabin by visiting www.thecabinchiangmai.com Find out about the Outside Edge by visiting www.edgetc.org Guest: David Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com

Apr 16, 201936 min

Ep134 Life Saving Messages

In this 'discussion with' episode I talk to John about the Better Stop Suicide App and his own knowledge of mental health and wellbeing. Link to the App - www.TheBetterAppCompany.com Guest: John @johnhalker | www.grove-clinic.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com

Apr 09, 201952 min

Ep133 Sharing Your Story Can Lead To More Than You Think

In this 'discussion with' episode I speak to Dennis about his experience blogging and find out how the hobby of travel blogging led to hosting mental health discussions, a guest blogging platform and conference. Guest: Dennis @drelojo_howell | www.dennis.psychreg.org Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com

Apr 02, 201948 min

MegaCast Ep12 - Being Mindfully Mindless

Welcome to Ep12 of the MegaCast with Mike, Matt and Wes, where we talk openly and honestly about our thoughts, feelings and experiences with mental health illness and general life. Co-Host: Matt @BeyondYourPast | MatthewPappas.net Co-Host: Wes @Wes1966 | AudioRising.com Co-Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com

Mar 19, 20191 hr

Ep132 The Privilege Of A Podcast

This 'Discussion with' episode we are joined by Bobby from the Mental Podcast. We discuss a range of topics including: depression, workplace wellbeing, male mental health, diagnosis and the privilege of having a podcast to share stories and experiences. Mental Podcast: Available on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, Spotify & SimpleCast @mental_podcast | www.mentalpodcast.co.uk Guest: Bobby @bobbytemps | www.mentalpodcast.co.uk Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com

Mar 12, 201950 min

Ep131 Happy Hour Podcast vs Mental Health Advocates?

In a recent episode of the 'Happy Hour Podcast' the guys spoke about the role of mental health advocates, click-bating mental health and responding to direct messages for help. I enjoyed talking with Lorna about these topics, along with providing permission to talk, looking at our community and the language we use. Podcast/ clip being discussed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ0uu8jl3Xg&t=2s Guest: Lorna @beyondBPD18 | www.livingbeyondtheborderline.home.blog Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www...

Feb 19, 201958 min
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