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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Episodes
Ep60 TalkMH Recovery
November 03, 2017 10:36 - 59 minutes - 108 MBHannah's TalkMH chat was led by Andrea this evening as I talk my way through the online chat, covering the main talking points and struggling with some of the big words and talking about my own experience. Host: @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com
Ep59 TalkMH Medication
November 03, 2017 10:33 - 57 minutes - 105 MBThis weeks TalkMH chat was on medication led by Nancy (@nancybcbarnes). Theres the occasional off the topic thought about my dinner and I can't remember what else. This episode is me talking through the twitter discussion about mental health and medication. I read through some of the tweets that stand out and talk about my own experience, thoughts and views. Host: @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com
Ep58 UKBA17 & TalkMH
November 03, 2017 10:29 - 16 minutes - 30.1 MBA few voice recordings from my weekend in london for the UK Blog Awards and the TalkMH meet up. Music outro - Doroteja (Youtube)
Ep57 13 Reasons Why
November 03, 2017 10:29 - 1 hour - 200 MBI chat with Nafisah about the recent Netflix original show 13 Reasons Why. We talk about our different view points on the show and its topics. Audio at the start of the show is the official trailer for the show (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JebwYGn5Z3E), more info on the original 13RW at http://www.thirteenreasonswhy.com. Guest: Naffy at https://twitter.com/Bamblingsofnafy Host: @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com.
Megacast Ep4
November 03, 2017 10:22 - 55 minutes - 102 MBIt was great to chat with my American podcasting buddies again. Myself, Matt and Wes discussed recovery, relapse and burnout. Hosts: audiorising.com survivingmypast.net MikesOpenJournal.com
Mobile Mike Ep11
November 03, 2017 10:21 - 8 minutes - 16.3 MBA quick catch up. More on me at MikesOpenJournal.com
Ep56 TalkMH, Music And MH
November 03, 2017 10:16 - 1 hour - 120 MBA bit of a throw back this Thursday, as I once again podcast a TalkMH twitter chat. Hannah's creation is hosted by Josh this week, with the topic of Music and Mental Health. TalkMH is held every Thursday at 8.30pm. Host: @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com
Ep55 Francesca Interviews Me
November 03, 2017 10:14 - 1 hour - 187 MBI was delighted to be asked to participate in Francesca's university research project into mental health and blogging. Host: MikesOpenJournal.com / @Mike_Douglas_
Ep54 Discussion With Sam
November 03, 2017 10:06 - 1 hour - 127 MBMyself and Sam talk infertility, families, relationships, breakups, children, independence, depression, travelling and rebuilding yourself. Guest: www.lifeabirdseyeview.blogspot.co.uk or @SamanthaWalsh76 Host: MikesOpenJournal.com / @Mike_Douglas_
Ep53 Beth And Liv Invade Chat With Marc
November 03, 2017 10:03 - 1 hour - 169 MBI enjoy a catch up with Marc as we talk mental health, culture, sport, Marc's birthday visit to the UK and blogger meet ups. Beth and Liv join in towards the end as we talk TalkMH meet up. Guests: @lambertsmarc, @Bethskimo and @lr_242 Host: MikesOpenJournal.com
Ep52 Discussion With Richard B
November 03, 2017 09:55 - 1 hour - 130 MBWe chat living in LA, celebrities with mental health illnesses, male mental health stigma, personal experiences and the challenges that come with the stigma around mental health. Richard: @Richard_Brea_11 Mike: @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com
Ep51 Discussion With Laura
November 03, 2017 09:51 - 52 minutes - 97 MBThis is going to get confusing isn't it. I do know a few Lauras. For Ep51 I was joined by Laura Davis to talk about her experience and mental health journey. We talk anxiety, depression, blogging and therapy. More from me at MikesOpenJournal.com
Ep50 Discussion With Marnie
November 01, 2017 22:19 - 1 hour - 123 MBWe talk about Marnie's own story and experiences running away from home and living on the streets. Why its important to talk about runaway, misbehaviour and childhood abuse. Hopefully we can contribute to raising awareness and destigmatizing these subjects. Visit http://www.marniegrundman.com for more information on Marnie, or find her on twitter at https://twitter.com/MarnieGrundman. MikesOpenJournal.com
Ep47 Discussion With Laura
November 01, 2017 22:13 - 1 hour - 139 MBThis is Laura's first appearance on the podcast, so we talk a little about her experiences and thoughts on mental health. Having met on twitter on through TalkMH we do talk about those too.
Ep48 Mikes 2016
November 01, 2017 22:13 - 30 minutes - 55.8 MBI reflect on some of the things that have made my 2016. Mentioned in this ep. Rachel (@rachelkellis), Alice (@AliceSpake), Doris (@mblog101) and Laura (@LauraCloughley). More information, including full podcast guest info at MikesOpenJournal.com
Ep46 Daily Focal With Marc
November 01, 2017 22:09 - 58 minutes - 108 MBOur thoughts on Daily Focal and our experiences so far. We also talk about our articles so far.
Ep45 Discussion With Marc
November 01, 2017 22:02 - 58 minutes - 108 MBA great chat with Marc about mental health, football, TalkMH, meet ups and being a male talking mental health.
Mobile Mike Ep9
November 01, 2017 21:56 - 4 minutes - 9.12 MBVery early morning run and podcasts update
Ep43 Discussion With Nafisah
November 01, 2017 21:54 - 1 hour - 145 MBWe talk blogging, vlogging, mental health and Daily Focal. Along with the discussion of 'What is a Lifestyle Blogger?'
Megacast Ep3 - Christmas
November 01, 2017 21:51 - 58 minutes - 108 MBMegacast Ep3 - Christmas by Mike Douglas
Ep43 Discussion With Tom
November 01, 2017 21:47 - 1 hour - 136 MBListen in on Tom's journey as we talk depression, Bipolar and laughing
Ep42 Trigger Warning - Self - Harm & TalkMH
November 01, 2017 21:41 - 40 minutes - 74.7 MBEp42 Trigger Warning - Self - Harm & TalkMH by Mike Douglas
Ep41 Mental Health & Social Media
November 01, 2017 21:40 - 1 hour - 182 MBSocial Media and Mental Health with Laura (@LauraCloughley)
Mobile Mike Ep7 - Manchester
November 01, 2017 21:36 - 6 minutes - 11.9 MBThoughts on my final day in Manchester after seeing long time and new friends for the first time
Mobile Mike Ep5
November 01, 2017 21:32 - 4 minutes - 8.03 MBSunday morning thoughts, reflecting on the week and a little bit of looking forward
Ep40 Discussion With Hannah
November 01, 2017 21:31 - 1 hour - 151 MBChat with the #TalkMH twitter chat Creator about mental health discussions and projects
Ep39 Discussion With The Mental Health Blogger (Not Doris)
November 01, 2017 21:28 - 1 hour - 137 MBThis evening I spoke with Angie, AKA The Mental Health Blogger. We chat about how the twitter chat started, online friends and mental health activism
Ep38 TalkMH - OCD
November 01, 2017 21:20 - 26 minutes - 49.3 MBIn truth this is a brief recap of this evenings chat on OCD. Background noise from the lodger meant I ended this one quickly haha. Big thanks to this weeks Host Nicole (@thriftyvintage) and TalkMH Creator Hannah (@hannahrainey_)
Ep37 TalkMH - Medication
November 01, 2017 21:19 - 35 minutes - 65.1 MBMyself (@Mike_Douglas) and Scott (@ScottMHC14) discuss our thoughts following on from tonights #TalkMH chat on twitter hosted by Grace (@Gracebelieved) created by Hannah (@hannahrainey_)
Ep34 Casual Chat With Kay
November 01, 2017 21:01 - 2 hours - 278 MBWe chat about our last few days, mental health, relaxing (being naked), the upcoming MHmeet. This episode will not be for everyone, its another long one (thanks to my non editing approach). @Kay_Ska and @Mike_Douglas_ chat on @Open_Journal_ / www.mikesopenjournal.com
Ep36 TalkMH - Stigma
November 01, 2017 21:00 - 53 minutes - 98.8 MBThis is my third week of covering the amazing mental health chats. This week led by Hannah (@hannahrainey_). More podcast info at www.mikesopenjournal.com
Ep33 Getting Casual With Rich
November 01, 2017 20:52 - 41 minutes - 75.1 MBA continuation of our MH chat in the last ep. However this time we are talking wrestling, MH events and even some web surfing.
Ep32 TalkMH - ED
November 01, 2017 20:48 - 1 hour - 112 MBThis week the chat is all about eating disorders. Listen in to myself (@Mike_Douglas_) and Rich (@RichBiscuit21) discuss the twitter posts along with our own thoughts.
Ep35 Mobile Mike Ep2
November 01, 2017 20:47 - 3 minutes - 6.67 MBEp35 Mobile Mike Ep2 by Mike Douglas
Ep30 TalkMH
November 01, 2017 20:46 - 44 minutes - 82 MBThis evening episode is all about #TalkMH lead today by Charlie (@pallettBLOGGER), created by Hannah (@hannahrainey_). Find more Mike's Open Journal at www.mikesopenjournal.com (@Open_Journal_ / @Mike_Douglas_)
Ep29 Friends And Family
November 01, 2017 20:42 - 33 minutes - 60.9 MBa bit of an update on my last couple of weeks and reflecting on friends and family. Its a bit of a waffle if Im honest. Check out www.mikesopenjournal.com
Ep26 Discussion With LivNizzzle
November 01, 2017 20:37 - 58 minutes - 108 MBThis episode I chat with Liv about her mental health journey, the difficulties of coping with anxiety at the start of college and the success of starting a blog. Hosted by Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) with guest Liv (@Livnizzzle).
Ep28 Surviving The Rising Journal
November 01, 2017 20:37 - 51 minutes - 93.7 MBEp28 brings to you the first Surviving the Rising Journal. I am joined by Wes (WesA1966) and Matt (@SurvivingMyPast). As we MEGACAST!
Ep27 Me And Twitter
November 01, 2017 20:27 - 39 minutes - 73 MBAn episode with your host...me (@Mike_Douglas_) chatting about twitter, my over use of it, the benefit of hashtag chats and meeting people. www.MikesOpenJournal.com / @Open_Journal_
Ep24 Films And Wrestling
November 01, 2017 20:24 - 1 hour - 198 MBSuicide Squad chat followed by WWE centred wrestling. Hosted by Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) with guest Rich (@RichBiscuit21).
Ep23 Discussion With Laura
November 01, 2017 20:20 - 1 hour - 162 MBContent: Mental health at work, disclosure, support, toilets Host: Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) Guest: Laura (@LauraCloughley)
Ep25 Working And Events
November 01, 2017 20:20 - 1 hour - 136 MBToday we spoke about mental health challenges when finding work, along with the initial period within work or education. Additionally about mental health related events. Hosted by Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) with guests Rich (@RichBiscuit21) and Liv (@Livnizzzle).
Ep20 Discussion With Jess
November 01, 2017 20:07 - 1 hour - 149 MBContent: We talk, social media, starting the mental health conversation, health services and shopping trolleys! Host: Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) Guest: Jess (@LittlestLady_) Jess' Website: http://www.littlestlady.com
Ep21 The Lost Ep With Rich And Kay
November 01, 2017 20:07 - 1 hour - 141 MBEp21 The Lost Ep With Rich And Kay by Mike Douglas
Ep22 Catch Up With Mike
November 01, 2017 20:07 - 11 minutes - 20.7 MBEp22 Catch Up With Mike by Mike Douglas
Ep19 Discussion With Michelle
November 01, 2017 20:05 - 1 hour - 120 MBContent: Skype takes me back over to America to talk to Michelle, we discuss: depression, OCD, mindfulness, blogging, speaking out, relationships, online support, hashtags, mental health in education and CBT. Host: Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) Guest: Michelle (@MichelleSedas) Michelle on Stigma Fighters: http://stigmafighters.com/stigma-fighters-michelle-sedas/ Michelle's Website: http://michellesedas.com
Ep18 Kay Returns (Part 2)
November 01, 2017 19:39 - 59 minutes - 110 MBContent: Kay returns to talk therapists and therapy, exposures and comparing yourself. Host: Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) Guest: Kay (@kay_ska) Mentions: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheHonestGuys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTJ7AzBIJoI