This week I am joined by Gabrielle, as we discuss surviving mental health crisis, schizophrenia, the different support that has and continues to support Gabrielle. Guest: Gabrielle www.gevebe.com | www.recovery-work-journal.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com...
Hannah's back and we are talking weddings! In this slightly longer episode we talk about our personal experiences planning a wedding for late summer 2021. Guest: Hannah @PTSD_Pearls Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com
This episode I am joined by Holly from Soul Sanity as we discuss the Mental Health Gym, online resources and the growing conversations around mental health and wellbeing. Guest: Holly @SoulSanityUK | www.soulsanity.co.uk Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com...
This week we are joined by Dr Gretchen Hawley to discuss physical therapy, wellbeing support and Dr Gretchen's work as an MS Specialist. Guest: Dr Gretchen Hawley YouTube: DoctorGretchenHawley | Website: www.MSingLink.com | Instagram: doctor.gretchen | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com...
This week I take 20 minutes to chat about Mental Health Awareness Week, the importance of the outdoors and nature, this years MHAW focus, and on being kind to ourselves as social restrictions change. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com
In this episode I am joined by Aeron / Amer as we discuss... everything. I check in with Amer following his move and everything pandemic, we chat being creative, personal journeys, our use of technology, fitness and lots more. Guest: Amer / Aeron @AeronNixDesign | @WrestlePlug Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | OpenJournalBC.com...
This episode I am joined by Verity, who shares her lived experience as we discuss bereavement, alcohol addiction, bulimia and the impact of covid on anxiety. Guest: Verity @WeAreAfterTheStormUK | www.weareafterthestorm.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com
In this episode I am joined by Tommy, who shares his lived experience. We discuss male body image, eating disorders, seeking validation and self care. Guest: Tommy @tommyhatto | tommyhatto.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com
In this weeks episode I am joined by Kathryn Mincer: Writer, Producer and Actress. We discuss how we've found lockdown, Kathryn's personal journey with mental health and Mia: the Musical. Look out for ways to support Mia: The Musical, including Kickstarter and FringeFunder . Guest: Kathryn Mincer @miathemusical | www.kathrynmincer.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com...
In this episode I talk with Katie as we discuss crisis level and casual conversations about mental health. We also talk about the role of song writing and music on coping and communicating with our mental health. Listen to Theta's song WAIT and more on Spotify Guest: Katie, also known as Theta @thetavoice | www.thetaofficial.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com...
In this weeks episode I chat with Dennis, as we discuss his experience creating his own blog and growing that into a collaborative hub of mental health stories and resources. Guest: Dennis @drelojo_howell | psychreg.org Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com
In this discussion with episode I speak with Jane Hanford, as we talk: overcoming anxiety, young people's mental health, buddhist psychology and creating your own toolbox of support. Guest: Jane @jane_happyanyway | happyanyway.co.uk Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com...
Welcome back to the Podcast Doris! Doris, AKA Angela returns following up on her first appearance in Ep39. In this episode Angela talks about her experiences campaigning and the impact it can have along with an insight to her therapy experience. Guest: Angela (Doris) @_unapologetica | unapologeticallyangie.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com
A shorter episode this week as I reflect on my options of awareness days and their importance. Along with some signposting to Time to Change's #TimeToTalk Virtual Festival activities and Time to Change Warrington . Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com...
This discussion episode Hannah rejoins us to chat diagnosis, recovery and treatments. Hannah reflects on her journey as we discuss young people's mental health and their journeys with changing and or undiagnosed symptoms. Guest: Hannah @hannahrainey_ | https://littlethoughtsblog.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | https://www.openjournalbc.com...
This episode I chatted with Linda Jones, founder of the Salus Fatigue Foundation and champion for better awareness of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). We discuss the different aspects of fatigue we are seeing around lockdown, isolation and everything covid. We also discuss the critical aspects of illnesses such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Guest: Linda Salus Fatigue Foundation | Linda's TEDx Talk Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com...
In this final episode of 2020, I reflect on Christmas and winter time for those of us affected by mental health illnesses and symptoms of poor mental health. Additionally I signpost to a few charities/ services available during the winter/ over Christmas. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com
This episode I am joined by Kerri as we discuss Kerri's recent fundraising activity. Our discussion includes why conversation and engagement is important, references to suicide prevention, mental health services and wellbeing during 2020. Guest: Kerri @KerriCyclesNude | justgiving.com/fundraising/kerri-barnes1 Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com...
This week I am joined by Lamia Pardo, co-Founder and CEO of Journify. We talk audio journalling, blogging, writing and the different styles, platforms and ways they support wellbeing. Alongside hearing more about Journify. Guest: Lamia @journifyco | www.journify.co Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com...
JoJo/ J'Anmetra is back! We pick up from our last chat in Ep199. This time we talk live-streaming your mental health discussion, trauma and mental health along with reflecting on race and mental health. Guest: J'Anmetra @janmetra | http://www.livepastcrazy.com/ Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com...
This week I talk though some thoughts on the recent Online Influence Awards and their importance for blogging, story sharing and of course, the links to the Mental Health Blog Awards. Find out more about the Online Influence Awards Find out more about #OIAwards20 Hosts Vuelio Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com...
This episode I sat down with Danny to discuss his experiences with mental health, including being affected by symptoms of mental ill health, becoming more educated and now providing mental health and wellbeing support services. Guest: Danny @DannyGreevesBMW | https://www.dannygreevescoaching.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com...
This episode I am joined by Claire and we discuss mental health in the workplace, specifically retail and the growth of mental health blogging. Guest: Claire @iammissserenity | https://www.missserenity.co.uk Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com
In this episode I talk with J’Anmetra (JoJo), we laugh our way through some serious & some lighthearted aspects to mental health. Including some of J’Anmetra’s amazing work/ projects: The Sister Rise Retreat, Transition to Freedom, Be Fearless Blog and more. Guest: J’Anmetra | @janmetra | http://www.livepastcrazy.com/ Host: Mike | @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com
In this episode I am joined by Linn Rivers, as we discuss trauma, recovery, our own exceptions and judgments; along with the importance of investing in yourself. Guest: Linn Rivers https://www.linnrivers.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com
This episode we join a zoom call to hear about the launch of student living specialist Scape ’s Fresher & Healthy service for university students. Hear from TV and A&E doctor Dr Alex George, as well as Neil Smith (Scape’s UK/IE Managing Director) & Gogodoc (Scape’s GP partner for the Fresher & Healthy service). Find out more about Scape - https://www.scape.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com...
This episode I speak with Danielle and we discuss lived experience of mental health, the positives of journalling and writing, along with the importance of prioritising yourself. Guest: Danielle @journaldiscovery | http://www.discoveryjournal.co.uk/ Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com...
This episode I talk to Nicole, Co-Founder of Blink Mental Health. Nicole shares her lived experience and we discuss if awareness raising is preventing a more honest look at mental health service provision. We also get an insight to Blink and their workshops. Guest: Nicole @blink_campaign_ | www.blinkmentalhealth.org.uk Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com...
Today I am sharing my thoughts on a few podcast, but more so podcasting in general. I also share why podcasting has been important for me and the role I think it has/ can play in mental health conversations. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com
This episode I recap World Suicide Prevention Day and upcoming World Mental Health Day, along with this months International Podcast Day. I also discuss why we are still here and the upcoming guests, along with an emotional reaction to a daytime tv show. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com
