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
Ep16 Discussion With Danny (Part 2)
November 01, 2017 19:38 - 1 hour - 193 MBContent: Delighted to continue my late night chat with Danny. In Part 2 we chat about the EU, voting, politics, anxiety, agoraphobia, exposures, relaxation, Game of Thrones, CBT, gaming, wrestling, podcasting and the fact Danny thinks he is a millennial. Host: Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) Guest: Danny (@malrats)
Ep17 Kay Returns (Part 1)
November 01, 2017 19:37 - 1 hour - 110 MBContent: Kay returns to talk, pokemon, walking, youtube, therapists and therapy. Host: Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) Guest: Kay (@kay_ska)
Ep15 Discussion With Danny (Part 1)
November 01, 2017 19:29 - 1 hour - 131 MBContent: Delighted to have a late night chat with Danny, we chat about mental health, health care, sharing stories, the benefits of workshops and toilets. Host: Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) Guest: Danny (@malrats)
Ep14 Discussion With Rich
November 01, 2017 19:28 - 1 hour - 150 MBContent: Myself and Rich talk about OCD, podcasts, blogging, Time To Change, gender stereotyping, starting the mental health convo, Tough Mudder and tattoos. Host: Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) Guest: Rich (@richtaylormusic) Rich's Blog: https://richbiscuit21.wordpress.com Rich's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU_Ghh82-HycWt1V3MCTuDg?app=desktop Rich's Just Giving (Tough Mudder): https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/biscuitrunning
Ep13 Discussion With Joy
November 01, 2017 19:22 - 54 minutes - 99.6 MBContent: Sorry for the sound at the start, there was a fan issue. On this episode we talk Australia, relationships, abuse, dissociative identity disorder, bipolar, blogging, self harm, medication and gender stereotyping. And... Yes I will get Joy back so we have another episode with better sound. Host: Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) Guest: Joy (@joypaulinesmith) Joy's Blog: http://joysvoices.blogspot.co.uk
Ep11 Discussion Time With Kay (Part 2)
November 01, 2017 19:16 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBContent: The second half of my conversation with Kay. Where our chatting covers: blogging, editing, podcasting, pets, pokemon, photography, iTalk, CBT, friends and mental health in general. Host: Mike Douglas (@Mike_Douglas_) Guest: Kay Ska (@Kay_Ska) Kay's Website: https://thisiswhatapersonwithmentalillnesslookslike.wordpress.com
Ep6 Suicide
November 01, 2017 19:16 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBTitle: Ep6 Suicide (@Open_Journal_) Content: An intro to my experience with thoughts of self harm and suicide. Again I am not an expert or a medical person so if you are struggling please contact your GP or the Sams. Host: Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) Referenced: Samaritans 116 123 (UK)
Ep10 Discussion Time With Kay (Part 1)
November 01, 2017 19:13 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBContent: My first ever guest on the Open Journal Kay Ska. We talk about self diagnosis, blogging, Pokemon Go, iTalk, CBT, friends, big white wall and twitter. This is part one of my chat with Kay because we did end up chatting for a while. Host: Mike Douglas (@Mike_Douglas_) Guest: Kay Ska (@Kay_Ska) Kay's Website: https://thisiswhatapersonwithmentalillnesslookslike.wordpress.com
Ep9 Pokemon Go
November 01, 2017 19:10 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBIs Pokemon Go the next great mental health app? I don't know but Im enjoying it. Also introducing the upcoming discuss slots now recording is ready, I think.
Ep8 Birthdays
November 01, 2017 19:09 - 13 minutes - 18 MBStruggling and thinking its only going to get worse this week. Trying to just talk some of it out. This one is very open and not very uplifting.
Ep5 NXT
November 01, 2017 19:06 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBMainly me marking out at Nakamura! Saying how great the entrances are. To say this is my review of NXT Bournemouth would be a massive overstatement. Its great to post about some of the other things Im interested in. Hope you enjoy, there could be more wrestling talk in the future. Hopefully its a bit less, "O my gosh. It was amazing!"
Ep4 Mens Health Week
November 01, 2017 19:04 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBE4 Men's Health Week As you may have expected I have focused on mental health. I chat about the stigma around men talking about thoughts and feelings. While also pointing out some of the supportive people and things that have helped me to talk about my mental health. www.samaritians.org - Or in the UK call 116 123 www.mentellhealth.org www.mind.org.uk Youtube RichBiscuit - Men's Health Week video - https://youtu.be/b8FSAHXxnts Snapchat Sarah - lipwizzle Twitter @Open_Journal_ @Mike_Doug...
Ep3 Medication
November 01, 2017 19:02 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBMy experience with antidepressants, particularly Citalopram. How I struggled with the idea of taking medication and how it has helped me. MikesOpenJournal.com
Open Journal E3 Pre - Show
November 01, 2017 19:00 - 2 minutes - 3 MBOpen Journal E3 Pre - Show by Mike Douglas
Ep2 iTalk
November 01, 2017 18:59 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBHeres my insight on my experience with iTalk MikesOpenJournal.com
Ep1 Open Journal
November 01, 2017 18:57 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBSo here we go. For readers of my blog this will be old news, but its an introduction to me and my mental health adventure. Its raw audio and I have no idea what Im doing so go easy! haha
Open Journal Pilot
November 01, 2017 18:54 - 3 minutes - 4.56 MBIm attempting to start a podcast, but Im doing this self taught (with googles help). Let see if it works...