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Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@OpenJournalBC⁠2024-07-2350 min

Open 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 min

Open 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@OpenJournalBC⁠2024-06-2510 min

Open 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: ⁠⁠⁠@OpenJournalBC⁠2024-04-3021 min

Open 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: ⁠⁠@OpenJournalBC⁠2024-04-161h 01

Open 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: ⁠⁠@OpenJournalBC⁠2024-04-0237 min

Open 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: ⁠@OpenJournalBC⁠2024-03-1947 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 25

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 06

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 12

Open 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 03

Open 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 min

Open 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 00

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 02

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 min

Open 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 JournalEp157 Hope Walk & Suicide PreventionThis 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 2019-10-1535 min

Open JournalEp156 Why I Love The MegaCastI sit down to tell you why I love the MegaCast episodes with Matt and Wes. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com 2019-10-0824 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

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 2017-11-0303 min

Open JournalEp35 Mobile Mike Ep2Ep35 Mobile Mike Ep2 by Mike Douglas 2017-11-0103 min

Open JournalEp31 Mobile MikeEp31 Mobile Mike by Mike Douglas 2017-11-0107 min

Open JournalEp22 Catch Up With MikeEp22 Catch Up With Mike by Mike Douglas 2017-11-0111 min

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