This week I sat down with myself and had a think about World Suicide Prevention Day, and some of the resources and conversations happening at the moment. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com
This episode involves conversations about crisis, self harm and suicide. This week I sat down with Janetta from The Epiphany Process, even though my internet wasn't great this week, I really enjoyed our conversation regarding crisis level conversations and the importance of them. In this episode Jenetta shares her personal experience of suicide. Guest: Jenetta @Jenetta_TEP | www.theepiphanyprocess.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com...
This episode I talk with Mark as we discuss wellness, the need for more education, particularly for young males. Mark shares some insights to his experience with mental health illness and with becoming a Wellness Coach and Author. Guest: Mark www.headucate.me Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com
I have been busy recently, as some of you know it's been the Mental Health Blog Awards. This episode is a brief insight to the event, with intros to the workshops and extended highlights from the awards ceremony. There is also a visual/ video version of this recording available on the MHBA YouTube channel. Topic: Mental Health Blog Awards @MHBlogAwards | www.mhblogawards.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com...
This week I spoke to Tamsin Cooper, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Master NLP Practitioner. We discuss online hypnotherapy, stress relief, confidence and Tamsin's experience as a service provider. Guest: Tamsin @TamsinHypno | https://www.tamsincooper.co.uk Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com
This episode we talk leaving lockdown and the potential anxiety some of us maybe feeling with Christopher Paul Jones. Guest: Christopher Paul Jones @breakthruexpert | https://christopherpauljones.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com
This week I sat down with Kay to discuss her 37 therapies insight. From yoga to hypnosis, and how some alternative therapies can be good; and some, maybe less so. Guest: Kay @37Therapies | www.kayhutchison.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com
Matt & Wes are back! We talk lockdown, how things are going and the impact/ relation to our mental wellbeing. Join us for an hour of friendly casual conversation. Co-Host: Matt @BeyondYourPast | https://beyondyourpast.com Co-Host: Wes @WesA1966 Co-Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com
In this episode Tom rejoins us after almost 4 years. We discuss positive news and the need for more of it, the importance of technology in/ during lockdown and how Tom is doing at the moment. Also mentioned is Tom's involvement in The Rooftop . Guest: Tom @TomYork | linktr.ee/tomyork Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com
This episode I sat down with Vicki from The Sleep Charity, as we discuss why we need a greater understanding and recognition of the impact sleep issues have on individuals, families and societies. Guest: Vicki @TheSleepCharity | www.thesleepmanifesto.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com
In this episode I sit down with Claire, CEO of Cintre, as we discuss access to care and support along with making informed decisions, optimising independence and reflecting on the fact we don't know it all. Guest: Claire @CintreCommunity | cintre.org Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com
Lets talk Mental Health Awareness Week, the Five Ways to Wellbeing and why talking is still important. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com
Laura and I sit down to talk lockdown and... well, that's it. Co Host: Laura Co Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com
In this episode I sit down with Tim, The Mindful Baker. Tim provides an insight to mindful baking and his personal journey with wellbeing. Tim's Book 'Timinology' - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Timinology-Thoughts-Embrace-Mindfulness-Yourself-ebook/dp/B07BB1QYM6/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=tim+leach&qid=1587582135&sr=8-3 Guest: Tim @Tim_TheMindfulBaker | www.themindfulbaker.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com...
This week I sat down with Lenny, the first (in the world) dementia friendly barber. We discuss Lenny's history and passion for care support and how that lead to being the barber he is today. A job which has taken him around the world, an into many people's hearts. Documentary - BBC iPlayer - True North, The Dementia Friendly Barber Guest: Lenny @DementiaBarber | lennythedementiafriendlybarber.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com...
In this latest MegaCast episode myself and Wes discuss our current situations as the COVID-19 outbreak happens. Intro by Matt. Co-Host: Matt @BeyondYourPast | www.beyondyourpast.com Co-Host: Wes @WesA1966 | www.audiorising.com Co-Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com
As the nominations window comes to a close, I am delighted to provide an update on the MHBlogAwards and what we are hoping for in July 2020. Mental Health Blog Awards - www.mhblogawards.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com
This week I caught up with Emily, who is returning to the podcast having been on in June 2019. We also discuss Emily's work with UK charity Beat ( www.beatingeatingdisorders.org.uk ). Guest: Emily @emily4993 | www.emilynuttall.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com
This episode I sit down with Amer, who's back for the 3rd... or 4th time! We discuss self worth, coping strategies, being kind and the occasional bit of wrestling. Guest: Amer @AeronNixPW | wrestle plug.podbean.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com
Topics: Co Authored Book, Note to Self Guests : Becca and Charlotte https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/pod-to-self-perspective-a-young-enterprise-_RljDMvfEAq/ (Pod to Self Podcast) http://www.perspective-ye.org/ (website) Our Instagram, @perspective_ye Host : Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com...
This episode I ramble on in a KFC car park about the importance of conversations and our need to do more. But how are we making that message? Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com
Topic: This 'Discussion with' episode I talk with Sal from Big Man Beard about his mental health health insights and the work happening at Big Man Beard. Guest: Sal @BigManBeard1 | www.bigmanbeardclothing.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com
In this episode I discuss the recent podcast hosting issues, and the 2 recent mental health days; Blue Monday and Time to Talk Day. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com
This episode Laura joins us again as we discuss our Christmas and New Years experiences. Guest: Laura Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com
This 'discussion with' episode I am joined by Richard, as we discuss the importance of sleep and the Good Nights Sleep Project. Guest: Richard www.goodnightssleepproject.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com
Listen in as I 'run' you through the 500k in 2019 challenge. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com
Wellbeing tips at Christmas, the holidays, December. Blog post: https://www.mikesopenjournal.com/single-post/2019/12/04/10-Wellbeing-Tips-for-Christmas Links: www.do-it.org, www.samaritans.org Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com
This 'discussion with' episode I am joined by Lynn and as talk OCD eating disorders, having a child with a mental health illness and becoming an author. Links: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hope-Eating-Disorders-Lynn-Crilly/dp/1848508921 Guest: Lynn www.lynncrill.com | @LynnCrilly Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com
In this latest MegaCast episode with Matt and Wes, we discuss therapy; the things we have learnt, the approach to therapy and the stigma around it. Co-Host: Matt @BeyondYourPast | www.beyondyourpast.com Co-Host: Wes @WesA1966 | www.audiorising.com Co-Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com
Last weekend I attended the Vuelio Blog Awards, now renamed as the Online Influence Awards. Listen in as I talk through my thoughts and experience at the event. Follow @Vuelio to find out more. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com
