Open Journal
319 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOpen 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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E198 Investing In Yourself
October 27, 2020 20:00 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MBIn 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
Ep197 Fresher & Healthy Service
October 20, 2020 19:00 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBThis 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
Ep196 Prioritise Yourself
October 13, 2020 19:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBThis 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
Ep195 Is Awareness Preventing Honesty
October 06, 2020 18:35 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBThis 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
Ep194 International Podcast Day
September 30, 2020 18:00 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBToday 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
Ep193 Well That Got Emotional
September 22, 2020 20:00 - 42 minutes - 59.5 MBThis 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
Ep192 World Suicide Prevention Day
September 08, 2020 19:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBThis 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
Ep191 Crisis, Conversations & Confidence
September 01, 2020 19:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MBThis 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
Ep190 How Your Mind Works
August 25, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBThis 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
Ep188 An Audio MHBA 2020
August 18, 2020 19:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBI 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
Ep189 Hypnotherapy at Home
August 11, 2020 19:00 - 38 minutes - 53.6 MBThis 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
Ep187 Leaving Lockdown Anxiety
July 21, 2020 19:00 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBThis 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
Ep186 Life in 37 Therapies
July 07, 2020 19:00 - 53 minutes - 74.5 MBThis 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
Ep185 MegaCast Lockdown
June 30, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBMatt & 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
Ep184 View From The Rooftop
June 23, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBIn 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
Ep183 Wake Up To Better Sleep
June 02, 2020 19:00 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBThis 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
Ep182 Optimising Independence
May 26, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBIn 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
Ep181 Mental Health Awareness Week
May 19, 2020 19:00 - 37 minutes - 52.6 MBLets talk Mental Health Awareness Week, the Five Ways to Wellbeing and why talking is still important. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com
Ep180 Lockdown
May 05, 2020 19:00 - 38 minutes - 53.7 MBLaura and I sit down to talk lockdown and... well, that's it. Co Host: Laura Co Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com
Ep179 The Mindful Baker
April 28, 2020 19:00 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBIn 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
Ep178 The First Dementia Friendly Barber
April 14, 2020 19:00 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBThis 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
Ep177 Its Still Messy
April 07, 2020 19:00 - 54 minutes - 76.1 MBListen in as we catch up with Tom from Messy4Mind. We discuss the campaign, participants, updates and Tom's award at the 2019 Mental Health Blog Awards. Guest: Tom Website coming soon | @Messy4Mind Host: Mike mikesopenjournal.com | @Mike_Douglas_
Ep176 MegaCast COVID-19
March 24, 2020 20:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBIn 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
Ep175 The MHBlogAwards Are Coming!
March 23, 2020 20:00 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBAs 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
Ep174 Toolbox Recovery
March 17, 2020 20:44 - 44 minutes - 62.3 MBThis 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
Ep173 Finding Your Own Self Worth
March 10, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBThis 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
Ep172 Less Income, More Outcome
February 18, 2020 20:00 - 36 minutes - 66.7 MBTopics: 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
Ep171 Have We Done Enough Talking
February 11, 2020 20:00 - 24 minutes - 45.1 MBThis 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
Ep170 Who is Big Man Beard?
February 04, 2020 20:00 - 43 minutes - 79.9 MBTopic: 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
Ep169 Mental Health Themed Days
January 28, 2020 20:00 - 30 minutes - 55.8 MBIn 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
Ep167 Christmas & New Year
January 14, 2020 21:00 - 36 minutes - 67.5 MBThis episode Laura joins us again as we discuss our Christmas and New Years experiences. Guest: Laura Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com
Ep168 A Good Nights Sleep
January 07, 2020 20:59 - 46 minutes - 85.1 MBThis '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
Ep166 500k In 2019
December 31, 2019 19:31 - 14 minutes - 27 MBListen in as I 'run' you through the 500k in 2019 challenge. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com
Ep165 Wellbeing At Christmas
December 17, 2019 21:00 - 33 minutes - 60.5 MBWellbeing 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
Ep164 Hope With Lynn
December 10, 2019 19:33 - 42 minutes - 77.5 MBThis '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
Ep163 MegaCast - The Stigma Of Therapy
December 03, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBIn 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
Ep162 Vuelio Awards 2019
November 26, 2019 21:00 - 27 minutes - 49.5 MBLast 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
Ep161 Open To Talk
November 19, 2019 20:55 - 40 minutes - 73.6 MBThis '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
Ep160 Time To Change Quiz
November 13, 2019 21:13 - 34 minutes - 63.4 MBJoin 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
Ep159 Sharing Your Recovery
November 05, 2019 20:30 - 48 minutes - 88.9 MBThis '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
Ep158 Great South Run
October 29, 2019 20:00 - 13 minutes - 24 MBAn 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
Ep157 Hope Walk & Suicide Prevention
October 15, 2019 19:00 - 35 minutes - 65.2 MBThis 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
Ep156 Why I Love The MegaCast
October 08, 2019 19:00 - 24 minutes - 44.9 MBI sit down to tell you why I love the MegaCast episodes with Matt and Wes. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com
Ep155 Finally Laura Gets A Turn
October 01, 2019 19:00 - 44 minutes - 81.5 MBThis '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
Ep154 Mike Waffles 13 Reasons Why 3
September 03, 2019 19:00 - 49 minutes - 91.2 MBWith 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
Ep153 Do Podcasts Have Teaser Trailers
August 27, 2019 19:00 - 8 minutes - 15 MBThis 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
Ep152 Your Wellbeing Recommendations
August 13, 2019 19:30 - 39 minutes - 72.2 MBFollowing 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
Ep151 Infinity Gauntlet & Snapchat Specs
August 06, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 158 MBDelighted 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
Ep150 How Cool Was MH Blog Awards
July 29, 2019 07:30 - 31 minutes - 57 MBA few highlights and insights from yesterdays Mental Health Blog Awards. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com
Ep149 No Excuses, Live Your Best Life
July 23, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBThis 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