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The Powell MovementMike Douglas, Pro Skier, Filmmaker, Part 2Mike Douglas is the legendary skier who helped change the direction the industry was going in the late 90s with the Salomon 1080. From there, he has filmed with everyone, had a long, productive career, and has been the brainchild of Salomon's Freeski TV for the past 16 years, and now is the ski point person for Travis Rice's Natural Selection Tour. Part one with Mike was long ago in episode 94, where you can hear his life and times. On this episode, we talk about his feature film that he is currently selling, all things Natural Selection Tour, and more. Award-winning...
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Open JournalEp311 Grief, Support Network and go on... with Dan (Part 2)In this episode Dan joins us to talk about grief, bereavement, support networks, intellectualisation of therapy, the importance of conversation and listening (go on...). This is episode two of a two part conversation. Guest: DanWebsite: thedanudaleblog.com | Instagram: @dudale92 | Host: Mike Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Bluesky: @Mike-Douglas |The Podcast Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Instagram: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
2025-04-1537 minOpen JournalEp311 Grief, Support Network and go on... with Dan (Part 1)In this episode Dan joins us to talk about grief, bereavement, support networks, intellectualisation of therapy, the importance of conversation and listening (go on...). This is episode one of a two part conversation. Guest: DanWebsite: thedanudaleblog.com | Instagram: @dudale92 | Host: Mike Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Bluesky: @Mike-Douglas |The Podcast Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Instagram: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
2025-04-0138 minOpen JournalEp310 Philosophical Anxiety Journey with AdamIn this episode Adam joins us to talk about philosophical approaches to recovery, happiness, advocacy and open conversations through community projects. Guest: AdamWebsite: theanxietyunpluggedproject.wordpress.com | Instagram: @adam_the_anxiety_blogger | Host: Mike Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Bluesky: @Mike-Douglas |The Podcast Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Instagram: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
2025-03-1852 minOpen JournalEp309 Prioritise Self Care with BruceIn this episode Bruce joins us to talk about prioritising self care, being proactive with our wellbeing, reflecting on our purpose, saying no to more things and the happiness hypothesis. Guest: BruceWebsite: daycrafting.com | Instagram: @day_crafting_ | Facebook: @daycrafting247 | YouTube: @DayCrafting/shorts | Host: Mike Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Bluesky: @Mike-Douglas |The Podcast Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Instagram: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
2025-03-0443 minOpen JournalEp308 Bluffing Your Way Next? with AlexIn this episode Alex joins us again to re-cap Bluffing Your Way In Ballet at Edinburgh Fringe and discuss what's next. Guest: AlexInstagram: @Seizingthedaycompany & @bluffingballet | Website: seizingthedaycompany.co.uk | Host: Mike Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_ The Podcast Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Instagram: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
2025-02-1845 minOpen JournalEp307 Starting 2025 & Time to TalkAn intro to Time to Talk Day and the Podcast returning for 2025.
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ |
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Instagram: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
2025-02-0409 minOpen JournalEp306 End of Year BreakIn this episode Mike reflects on recent episodes and the winter break.
Signposting to support:
samaritans.org | mind.org.uk | mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds | youngminds.org.uk | themix.org.uk | childline.org.uk | kooth.com
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Instagram: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
2024-12-1116 minOpen JournalEp305 Reinventing Our Wellness with JaneyIn this episode Janey joins us to talk reinventing yourself, building a career and her journey with sobriety and wellness. Our conversation also includes reflections on recovery, constellation therapy, coaching, manifestation and meaning.
Order Wham to Woo at Waterstones
Guest: Janey
Website: www.thesoberclub.com & www.janeyleegrace.com | Instagram: @janeyleegrace
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Instagram: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
2024-11-2745 minOpen JournalEp304 Flexible Workplaces with FionaIn this episode Fiona joins us to talk about flexible workplace arrangements to support our wellbeing and to support new parents. We also discuss Fiona's work as CEO and Founder at Brand Champions.
Guest: Fiona
Website: thebrandchampions.co.uk | Instagram: @thebrandchampions | LinkedIn: @the-brand-champions-london-ltd
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Instagram: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
2024-11-1340 minOpen JournalEp303 Mental Health Blog Awards 2024In this episode we share and celebrate the 2024 Mental Health Blog Awards Ceremony.
Mental Health Blog Awards
Website: MHBlogAwards.com | Instagram: @MHBlogAwards | Threads: @MHBlogAwards | Facebook: @MHBlogAwards | Twitter: @MHBlogAwards
2024 MHBA Winners
Project of the Year - Naziat, Pearls of Wellbeing
Vlogger of the Year - Dennis, Psychreg
Podcaster of the Year - Priyanka, Sanity Daily
Socials Champion of the Year - James, Morning Coffee Run
Blogger of the Year - Priyanka, Sanity Daily
...
2024-10-3027 minOpen JournalEp302 Seasonal Changes with AliceIn this episode Alice rejoins us to discuss autumn to winter wellbeing, time and energy maintenance and wellbeing routines.
Guest: Alice
Instagram: @Alice_Dartnell | Website: alicedartnell.com
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Instagram: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
2024-10-1640 minOpen JournalEp301 Cosplay & Community with OllyIn this episode Olly updates us on all things Dream Team Portsmouth and potential activities for 2025 and Portsmouth Comic Con.
Guest: Olly
Instagram: @DreamTeamPortsmouth | Facebook: @DreamTeamPortsmouth
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
2024-10-011h 08Open JournalEp300 Three Hundred Episodes (318)Three hundred (well 318) episodes! In this episode Mike shares some insights on 154 guests and over 250 hours of mental health and wellbeing conversations.
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
2024-09-1736 minOpen JournalEp299 Pride Dinner with DomIn this episode Dom shares his experiences learning and celebrating LGBT+ representation and celebration in work and social circles, while also providing an insight to Goho and their recent Pride Dinner event.
Guest: Dom
Website: thisisgoho.com | Instagram: @thisisgoho | LinkedIn: @goho | Facebook: @thisisgoho
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
2024-09-0343 minOpen JournalEp298 Wellbeing Mindset with BiancaIn this episode Bianca shares her lived experiences and expertise. We talk trauma and impact, events and conversations.
Mindset Maintenance: Instagram: @Mindset_Maintenance | Website: mindset-maintenance.co.uk | Facebook: @mindsetmaintenanceuk
Guest: Bianca
Instagram: @iambiancalouise_
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
2024-08-201h 03Open JournalEp297 Ballet: From Park to Stage with AlexIn this episode Alex talks about her experience within dance, fitness and ballet. Along with the Bluffing Your Way In Ballet upcoming Edinburgh Fringe performances.
"Bluffing Your Way in Ballet pirouettes its fast-paced and irreverent way through the history of ballet. Whizz with us beyond the tutu with stories and dances from the ballet greats, including Isadora Duncan, Václav Nijinsky and Margot Fonteyn. Never heard of them but love ballet? You'll be in safe hands! The company will perform, in avant-garde fashion, the intrigue, tragedy and magic of ballet's greatest stars, past and pr...
2024-08-0646 minOpen JournalEp296 Prioritising Us with MargaretIn this episode Margaret talks about her insights as a Teacher, Coach and Therapist, and Founder of The Grace Project. We discuss 'what is narcissistic abuse' and how to get support.
Guest: Margaret
Instagram: @margaret_thegraceproject | Website: thegraceproject.co.uk | Facebook: @The-Grace-Project | Counselling Directory: @margaret-ward-martin
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
2024-07-2350 minOpen JournalEp295 Stigma and Success with YolaIn this episode Yola talks about the short break between episodes, and introduces some of the upcoming conversations and guests.
‘Help My Vagina is trying to Kill Me!' - premiere of solo comedy about STDs, miscarriages, and pre-cervical cancer - and letting go of shame. Edinburgh Fringe Venue 53 The Space @Surgeons Hall, Stephenson Theatre Aug 2-24 (not 11), 8.05 pm, 50 mins for 18+ (guideline)
Guest: Yola
Instagram: @helpmyvaginaistryingtokillme | Website: helpmyvaginaistryingtokillme.com |
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @
2024-07-0950 minOpen JournalEp294 The Unplanned BreakIn this episode Mike talks about the short break between episodes, and introduces some of the upcoming conversations and guests.
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
2024-06-2510 minOpen JournalEp293 Pet Day & Local EventsIn this episode Mike talks about the recent National Pet Day, and upcoming events in Portsmouth (Fitness Fest and Comic) and how these can relate to our wellbeing.
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
2024-04-3021 minOpen JournalEp292 Neurodivergent Mental Health with EmilyIn this episode Emily joins us to talk neurodivergent mental health, Emily also shares some of her own lived experiences.
Guest: Emily
Links: www.linktr.ee/emilyn93 | Instagram: @empoweringem93
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
2024-04-161h 01Open JournalEp291 Grayson Vale with AdamIn this episode Adam joins us to share insights on the creation and development of his story 'Grayson Vale'. This story and our conversation include discussion of suicide prevention.
Support
mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds
samaritans.org
Guest: Adam
Website: https://www.graysonvalefilm.comhttps://www.instagram.com › graysonvalefilm
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
2024-04-0237 minOpen JournalEp290 Breaking Bad Patterns with SimonIn this episode Simon joins us to talk about breaking bad patterns, and de-coding the link between experiences, values and actions.
Guest: Simon
Website: breakingbadpatterns.com | Instagram: @breakingbadpatterns | Twitter: @SimonPHarper
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
2024-03-1947 minOpen JournalEp289 My Whole Self with MikeIn this episode Mike chats about the My Whole Self Day campaign run by Mental Health First Aid England, and some of his personal insights.
Topic: My Whole Self
Website: mhfaengland.org/my-whole-self
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
2024-03-0535 minOpen JournalEp288 Springing into Spring with NafisahIn this episode Nafisah joins us for a casual chat about Spring, Time to Talk and everyday wellbeing.
Guest: Nafisah
Instagram: @BamblingsOfNaffy | Twitter: @Bamblingsofnafy
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Website: openjournalbc.com
2024-02-2043 minOpen JournalEp287 From Blogging to Twitch Live with AnnaIn this episode Anna joins us to share her experience from blogging, to YouTube, to Twitch. This is the second of a two part conversation.
Guest: Anna
Instagram: @thereelanna | Twitch: @thereelanna | Website: thereelanna.com
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Website: openjournalbc.com
2024-02-0630 minOpen JournalEp286 New Year Goals and Routines with AnnaIn this episode Anna joins us to talk new year's resolutions, goals and activities. This is the first of a two part conversation.
Guest: Anna
Instagram: @thereelanna | Twitch: @thereelanna | Website: thereelanna.com
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Website: openjournalbc.com
2024-01-2342 minOpen JournalEp285 Match Fit with JohnnieIn this episode Johnnie joins us to talk about mental health within football and his experience writing Match Fit.
Jonnie's books at Waterstones - https://www.waterstones.com/author/johnnie-lowery/4357578
Match Fit at Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Match-Fit-Exploration-Mental-Football/dp/1801504687
Guest: Johnnie
Website: johnnielowery.co.uk | Twitter: AddedSix | LinkedIn: johnnie-lowery-4b1366183
Host: Mike
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @mike_douglas_ | Instagram: @mike_douglas_ | Twitter: @mike_douglas_
2024-01-0952 minOpen JournalEp284 A Refelective New YearIn this short episode Mike reflects on his experience of Christmas and new year and how it's the same but different this year.
Host: Mike
Threads: @mike_douglas_ | Instagram: @mike_douglas_ | Twitter: @mike_douglas_ | Website: openjournalbc.com
2023-12-2515 minOpen JournalEp283 Art, Comics and Wellbeing with NomiIn this episode Nomi joins us to share his experience as a comic artist, how art can support wellbeing and we discuss Portsmouth Comic Con.
Guest: Nomi
Instagram: @NomiRanaArt
Host: Mike
Website: openjournalbc.com | Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
2023-12-1250 minOpen JournalEp282 Surf Therapy with RobynIn this episode Robyn and Alison from The Wave Project join us to introduce the history, support and fun that comes with wet suits and conversations on the shoreline.
Guests: Robyn & Alison
Website: waveproject.co.uk | Facebook: @waveprojectuk | Instagram: @waveprojectuk | Twitter: @waveproject
Host: Mike
Website: openjournalbc.com | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC | Instagram: @mike_douglas_ | Threads: @mike_douglas_ | Twitter: @mike_douglas_
2023-11-2842 minOpen JournalEp281 Mental Health Blog Awards 2023In this episode we look back at MHBA23. This includes snippets introducing the three speakers and the full awards ceremony.
Find out more about the Mental Health Blog Awards
mhblogawards.com | Instagram: @mhblogawards | Threads: @mhblogawards | Twitter: @mhblogawards
Host: Mike
openjournalbc.com | Instagram: @mike_douglas_ | Threads: @mike_douglas_ | Twitter: @mike_douglas_
2023-11-1443 minOpen JournalEp280 Counselling to Coaching, with ChantelleIn this episode Chantelle joins us to talk all things Mind3dom; counselling, psychotherapy and coaching.
After our conversation Mind3dom underwent a brand refresh, with a new name, Mind Un-tied.
Guest: Chantelle
Website: www.minduntied.com | Insta: @mind_untied | Facebook: MindUntied/ | LinkedIn: minduntied
Host: Mike
Website: openjournalbc.com | Insta: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_
2023-11-0146 minOpen JournalEp279 Brave & Publishing with SamIn this episode Sam joins us to share her insights
with sharing our own lived experience and story sharing by publishing.
Guest: Sam
Instagram: @SWATTBooks | Facebook: @SWATTBooks | YouTube: SWATT Books | Website: www.frombrokentobrave.co.uk | Broken to Brave Book Order
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Website: www.openjournalbc.com
2023-10-1750 minOpen JournalEp278 International Podcast DayIn this episode Mike introduces a few of the podcasts he listens to and encourages finding your new podcasts.
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Website: www.openjournalbc.com
2023-09-3021 minOpen JournalEp277 Paternity LeaveIn this episode Mike reflects back on some podcast conversations, and where we are today; leading into a short podcast break.
Host: Mike
IG: @Mike_Douglas_ TW: @Mike_Douglas_ WB: www.openjournalbc.com
2023-09-0521 minOpen JournalEp276 Working, Warnings & Winning with EmmaIn this episode Emma joins us to talk awareness days, content warnings, and to share an update on her challenges and successes.
Guest: Emma
IG: @RedSilvermountains FB: @RedSilvermountainsBlog
Host: Mike
IG: @Mike_Douglas_ TW: @Mike_Douglas_ WB: www.openjournalbc.com
2023-08-221h 25Open JournalEp275 Expectations and Experinces with AlbieIn this episode Albie joins us to chat about autism, accessing services, self diagnosis and service expectations.
Guest: Albie
Twitter: @ActuallyAlbie | Website: Update coming soon
Host: Mike
Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_ | Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Website: openjournalbc.com
Find out how to become a guest: https://www.openjournalbc.com/be-a-guest
Podcast introduction and guests: https://www.openjournalbc.com/podcast
2023-08-0854 minOpen JournalEp274 Portsmouth Comic Con with Nick & OllyIn this episode Nick (Portsmouth Comic Con, Event Producer) and Olly (Cosplayer with Dream Team Portsmouth) join us to chat all things Portsmouth Comic Con: it's history, community and charity engagement, event experiences and insights to next year.
Guest: Nick
Twitter: @PComicCon
Instagram: @portsmouthcomiccon
Website: portsmouthcomiccon.com
Website: portsmouthguildhall.org.uk
Guest: Olly
Instagram: @dreamteamportsmouth
Facebook: @Dream-Team-Portsmouth
Host: Mike
Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_
Website: openjournalbc.com
2023-07-2547 minOpen JournalEp273 Representation and Thoughts with AeronIn this second part to our most recent conversation Aeron chats representation, creating and maintaining characters, cats vs dogs and opinions vs facts.
Guest: Aeron
Twitter: @AeronNixDesign | Instagram: @aeronnixdesign
Host: Mike
Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_ | Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Website: openjournalbc.com
Find out how to become a guest: https://www.openjournalbc.com/be-a-guest
Podcast introduction and guests: https://www.openjournalbc.com/podcast
2023-07-1156 minOpen JournalEp272 Wrestling with AeronIn this first part to our most recent conversation Aeron updates us on his wrestling experiences, the impact on his wellbeing and a move to more creative roles.
Guest: Aeron
Twitter: @AeronNixDesign | Instagram: @aeronnixdesign
Host: Mike
Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_ | Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Website: openjournalbc.com
Find out how to become a guest: https://www.openjournalbc.com/be-a-guest
Podcast introduction and guests: https://www.openjournalbc.com/podcast
2023-06-2739 minOpen JournalEp271 Expanding Horizons with RogerIn this episode Roger joins us to talk running, and more specifically running off road. Along with the impact it can have on our wellbeing.
Guest: Roger
Twitter: @irunoffroad | Instagram: @irunoffroad | Website: www.irunoffroad.com
Host: Mike
Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_ | Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Website: www.openjournalbc.com
2023-06-1350 minOpen JournalEp270 Mental Health Blog Awards 2023In this episode I talk about the Mental Health Blog Awards. Theres a little history, some insights, and what's coming up in 2023.
Find out more about MHBA:
Twitter: @MHBlogAwards | Instagram: @MHBlogAwards | Website: mhblogawards.com
Host: Mike
Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_ | Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Website: openjournalbc.com
2023-05-3024 minOpen JournalEp269 Pets, Partners, Projects with TomIn this episode Tom joins us to talk dogs/ pets, marriage and support, the theatre and News from the Rooftop.
Guest: Tom
Twitter: @TomYork | Instagram: @tomyork_ldn | Website: tomyorksays.wordpress.com
Host: Mike
Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_ | Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Website: openjournalbc.com
2023-05-1657 minOpen JournalEp268 Lived Experience Shared with EmilyIn this episode Emily joins us again, having previously been on the podcast in March 2020 and June 2019. In this episode Emily shares an update on her lived experience and how sharing it is helping mental health services in her area. Along with insights to Emilys work with Beat and recent book projects and publications.
Guest: Emily
Instagram: @empoweringem93 | Links: www.linktr.ee/emilyn93
Host: Mike
Website: openjournalbc.com | Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
2023-05-0249 minOpen JournalEp267 Digital Craft, Creativity & Community, with BexIn this episode Bex joins us to discuss digital art, gaming, cosplay and their potential connectedness. Along with reflecting on how a community can support our wellbeing.
Guest: Bex
Website: bexhelen.com | Instagram: @BexHelen | Twitter: @BexHelen | Instagram Art: @raelkisnet
Host: Mike
Website: openjournalbc.com | Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
2023-04-1854 minOpen JournalEp264 Music Meditation, Singing and Smiling with XannIn this episode Xann, Co-Founder of Biiah, joins us to discuss singing, music, meditation; the impact on our wellbeing. Along with introducing us to Biiah.
Guest: Xann
Instagram: @xannzibar | Twitter: @xannzibar | Website: biiah.com | Instagram: @biiahofficial | Twitter: @biiahhq
Host: Mike
Website: openjournalbc.com | Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
2023-03-0730 minOpen JournalEp260 Our Online Community?In this episode Mike looks back at his online mental health community experience and where it is now.
Host: Mike
@Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com
2023-01-1019 minOpen JournalEp255 Mike's FundraisingIn this episode I introduce (promote) my 2022 fundraising adventure.
Find out more by reading my Blog post or by visiting my fundraising page.
Host: Mike
@Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com
2022-11-0225 min
Open JournalEp245 Music Expression, with MikeIn this episode Mike joins us to talk about TIME (Together In Music Expression). Mike shares his experiences of mental health and wellbeing and the creation of TIME. Our discussions also include music therapy and how music and being creative can support our wellbeing.
Guest: Mike
@TimeEssex | www.timemusiccharity.com
Host: Mike
@Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com
2022-06-1448 minOpen JournalEp236 Awareness Incoming, with MikeIn this episode I mention some of the upcoming awareness day in February 2022 and share my some of my thoughts about them. Honestly, it's just nice to have a chance to kick back and chat with you.
Host: Mike
@Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com
2022-02-0835 minOpen JournalEp192 World Suicide Prevention DayThis 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
2020-09-0835 minOpen JournalEp191 Crisis, Conversations & ConfidenceThis 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
2020-09-0159 minOpen JournalEp190 How Your Mind WorksThis 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
2020-08-251h 06Open JournalEp188 An Audio MHBA 2020I 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
2020-08-1833 minOpen JournalEp189 Hypnotherapy at HomeThis 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
2020-08-1138 minOpen JournalEp187 Leaving Lockdown AnxietyThis 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
2020-07-2147 minOpen JournalEp186 Life in 37 TherapiesThis 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
2020-07-0753 minOpen JournalEp185 MegaCast LockdownMatt & 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
2020-06-301h 12Open JournalEp184 View From The RooftopIn 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
2020-06-231h 03Open JournalEp183 Wake Up To Better SleepThis 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
2020-06-0245 minOpen JournalEp182 Optimising IndependenceIn 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
2020-05-261h 00Open JournalEp181 Mental Health Awareness WeekLets talk Mental Health Awareness Week, the Five Ways to Wellbeing and why talking is still important.
Host: Mike
@Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com
2020-05-1937 minOpen JournalEp180 LockdownLaura and I sit down to talk lockdown and... well, that's it.
Co Host: Laura
Co Host: Mike
@Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com
2020-05-0538 minOpen JournalEp179 The Mindful BakerIn 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
2020-04-2847 minOpen JournalEp178 The First Dementia Friendly BarberThis 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
2020-04-1447 min
Open JournalEp177 Its Still MessyListen 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_
2020-04-0754 minOpen JournalEp176 MegaCast COVID-19In 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
2020-03-2459 minOpen JournalEp175 The MHBlogAwards Are Coming!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
2020-03-2325 minOpen JournalEp174 Toolbox RecoveryThis 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
2020-03-1744 minOpen JournalEp173 Finding Your Own Self WorthThis 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
2020-03-101h 02Open JournalEp172 Less Income, More OutcomeTopics:
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
2020-02-1836 minOpen JournalEp171 Have We Done Enough TalkingThis 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
2020-02-1124 minOpen JournalEp170 Who is Big Man Beard?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
2020-02-0443 minOpen JournalEp169 Mental Health Themed DaysIn 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
2020-01-2830 min
Open JournalEp167 Christmas & New YearThis episode Laura joins us again as we discuss our Christmas and New Years experiences.
Guest: Laura
Host: Mike
@Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com
2020-01-1436 min
Open JournalEp168 A Good Nights SleepThis '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
2020-01-0746 min
Open JournalEp166 500k In 2019Listen in as I 'run' you through the 500k in 2019 challenge.
Host: Mike
@Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com
2019-12-3114 min
Open JournalEp165 Wellbeing At ChristmasWellbeing 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
2019-12-1733 min
Open JournalEp164 Hope With LynnThis '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
2019-12-1042 min
Open JournalEp163 MegaCast - The Stigma Of TherapyIn 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
2019-12-031h 10
Open JournalEp162 Vuelio Awards 2019Last 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
2019-11-2627 min
Open JournalEp161 Open To TalkThis '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
2019-11-1940 min
Open JournalEp160 Time To Change QuizJoin 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
2019-11-1334 min
Open JournalEp159 Sharing Your RecoveryThis '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
2019-11-0548 min
Open JournalEp158 Great South RunAn 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
2019-10-2913 min
Open JournalEp154 Mike Waffles 13 Reasons Why 3With 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
2019-09-0349 min
Open JournalMegaCast Ep12 - Being Mindfully MindlessWelcome to Ep12 of the MegaCast with Mike, Matt and Wes, where we talk openly and honestly about our thoughts, feelings and experiences with mental health illness and general life.
Co-Host: Matt
@BeyondYourPast | MatthewPappas.net
Co-Host: Wes
@Wes1966 | AudioRising.com
Co-Host: Mike
@Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com
2019-03-191h 00
Open JournalEp120 Mind & Vuelio AwardsMike's thoughts on the recent Mind Media Awards and Vuelio Blog Awards.
Host: Mike
@Mike_Douglas | MikesOpenJournal.com
2018-12-0324 min
The Powell MovementMike Douglas, Pro Skier, FilmmakerMike Douglas is a living legend in the ski industry. He's known in the ski world as "The Godfather", he was one of the behind the scenes leaders of the New Canadian Air Force, a group that takes credit for the development of the first modern twin tip. Nowadays, he's still a paid, pro skier but his focus is on filmmaking and his production company, Switchback Entertainment, has been killing it for over a decade. We talk about it all on the podcast. Mike Douglas Show Notes: 2:00: Canada, getting into skiing, and taking photos 5...
2018-11-051h 21
Open JournalEp106 Retro GamingGot a little Mike catch up for you today. Join me as I chat about my recent trip to Dice Portsmouth's retro gaming event. I also introduce a new type of episode that I will be recording soon.
Back music: www.bensound.com
Host: Mike
@Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com
2018-08-2118 min
Open JournalEp89 Relationships Are HardIn this episode I am joined by Bex as we talk relationships.
We discuss our own experiences, how we have felt in relationships and some of the things we have struggled with, including: love, being cared for and keeping your own identity.
We will be back to talk more about relationships and sex in the future.
Listen to Bex's story on her first visit to Mike's Open Journal - https://soundcloud.com/mikesopenjournal/ep74-discussion-with-bex
Guest: Bex
@BexHelen | www.bexhelen.com
Host: Mike
@Mike_Douglas_ | www.MikesOpenJournal.com
2018-04-091h 07
Open JournalEp80 Podcast RecommendationsWelcome back to Mike's Open Journal and to 2018. In this episode I talk briefly about the podcasts that I am listening to.
*New 'Discussions with' episodes coming soon.
Ep80 includes:
Mental Health Hour - @MentalHealth_Hr
Keeping It Candid - @KIC_Podcast
Smark Plug Wrestling - @TheSmarkPlug
Stripcast - @SpinnersNSaints
Football Ramble - @FootballRamble
On the Continent - @OTCPod
My Dad Wrote a Porno - @dadwroteaporno
UK True Crime - @ UKTrueCrime
Casefile True Crime - @case_file
Friday Night Comedy - @BBCRadio4
DTR (Tinder Podcast) - @Tinder & @gimletcreative
Audio Rising - @/WesA1966
Beyond your Past - @BeyondYourPast
The Dark Place...
2018-01-1719 min
Open JournalMobile Mike Ep14Mobile Mike Ep14
Welcome to SoundCloud!
Host: @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com
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Open JournalEp11 Discussion Time With Kay (Part 2)Content: 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
2017-11-011h 02
Open JournalEp10 Discussion Time With Kay (Part 1)Content: 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
2017-11-011h 05