Open Journal
By Mike Douglas
Mike and his guests discuss a range of topics including: health, relationships, education, local events and product reviews.
Open JournalJul 16, 2019
Ep293 Pet Day & Local Events
In 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
Ep292 Neurodivergent Mental Health with Emily
In 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
Ep291 Grayson Vale with Adam
In 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
Guest: Adam
Website: https://www.graysonvalefilm.com
https://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
Ep290 Breaking Bad Patterns with Simon
In 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
Ep289 My Whole Self with Mike
In 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
Ep288 Springing into Spring with Nafisah
In 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
Ep287 From Blogging to Twitch Live with Anna
In 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
Ep286 New Year Goals and Routines with Anna
In 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
Ep285 Match Fit with Johnnie
Jonnie's books at Waterstones - www.waterstones.com/author/johnnie-lowery/4357578
Match Fit at Amazon - 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_
Ep284 A Refelective New Year
Host: Mike
Threads: @mike_douglas_ | Instagram: @mike_douglas_ | Twitter: @mike_douglas_ | Website: openjournalbc.com
Ep283 Art, Comics and Wellbeing with Nomi
In 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_
Ep282 Surf Therapy with Robyn
In 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_
Ep281 Mental Health Blog Awards 2023
In 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_
Ep280 Counselling to Coaching, with Chantelle
In 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_
Ep279 Brave & Publishing with Sam
In 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
Ep278 International Podcast Day
In 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
Ep277 Paternity Leave
In 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
Ep276 Working, Warnings & Winning with Emma
In 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
Ep275 Expectations and Experinces with Albie
In 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
Ep274 Portsmouth Comic Con with Nick & Olly
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
Ep273 Representation and Thoughts with Aeron
In 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
Ep272 Wrestling with Aeron
In 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
Ep271 Expanding Horizons with Roger
Guest: Roger
Twitter: @irunoffroad | Instagram: @irunoffroad | Website: www.irunoffroad.com
Host: Mike
Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_ | Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Website: www.openjournalbc.com
Ep270 Mental Health Blog Awards 2023
In 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
Ep269 Pets, Partners, Projects with Tom
In 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
Ep268 Lived Experience Shared with Emily
Guest: Emily
Instagram: @empoweringem93 | Links: www.linktr.ee/emilyn93
Host: Mike
Website: openjournalbc.com | Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
Ep267 Digital Craft, Creativity & Community, with Bex
Guest: Bex
Website: bexhelen.com | Instagram: @BexHelen | Twitter: @BexHelen | Instagram Art: @raelkisnet
Host: Mike
Website: openjournalbc.com | Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
Ep266 Health and Exercise with Elspeth
Guest: Elspeth
@elspethfit
Host: Mike
@Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com
Ep265 Living a life with Elspeth
In this episode Elspeth joins us to discuss lived experience of mental health illnesses, changing life situations and splitting your time and focus. This is the first episode in a two part conversation.
Guest: Elspeth
Host: Mike
Ep264 Music Meditation, Singing and Smiling with Xann
Guest: Xann
Instagram: @xannzibar | Twitter: @xannzibar | Website: biiah.com | Instagram: @biiahofficial | Twitter: @biiahhq
Host: Mike
Website: openjournalbc.com | Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
Ep263 Living Our Own Happiness with Alice
In this episode Alice joins us to discuss her recent travels, live experiences living our own happiness and we discuss how we value items and experiences.
Guest: Alice
@Alice_Dartnell | alicedartnell.com
Host: Mike
Ep262 Adore Dance with Joe
In this episode Joe introduces us to Adore Dance in London. We discuss the role classes can have on fitness, routine, loneliness and general wellbeing.
Guest: Joe
@adoredance.london | https://www.adoredance.london
Host: Mike
Ep261 Day Crafting with Bruce
In this episode Bruce joins us to discuss day crafting, writing, being creative and being proactive with our environments and routines.
Guest: Bruce
daycrafting.com | @day_crafting
Host: Mike
Ep260 Our Online Community?
In this episode Mike looks back at his online mental health community experience and where it is now.
Host: Mike
Ep259 Thanks for 2022
A short thank you for me for all your support in 2022.
Host: Mike
Ep258 Inequality of Service & Conversation, with Hazel
In this episode Hazel joins us to talk psychosis, podcasts and about a suicide prevention film.
Guest: Hazel
Host: Mike
Ep257 The Self & Karate, with Abdul
In this episode Abdul joins us to talk karate and wellbeing. Including how it can support our confidence and self esteem.
Guest: Abdul
gkrkarate.com | https://www.karatefans.co.uk/how-karate-changed-my-life/
Host: Mike
Ep256 Psychology of the Psychologist, with Farya
In this episode Farya joins us to talk about her experiences as a Psychologist and soon to be Author. We discuss different services and delivery styles, including how group sessions can impact people differently.
Guest: Farya
@reinventing.path | www.reinventingpath.com
Host: Mike
Ep255 Mike's Fundraising
In 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
Ep254 Music & Motivation with Adam
In this episode Adam joins us to share his lived experiences with depression, PTSD, stress and his creative wellbeing through music.
Adam’s Story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fIBwSXvlCs
Listen to Adam's album - https://soundcloud.com/adam-129087330/sets/welcome-to-the-next-century/s-Tf2zOjKRq1g
Guest: Adam
Host: Mike
Ep253 Self Accepance and Streaming with Dave
In this episode Dave joins us to talk about self acceptance and celebrating ourselves, his lived experience with Bipolar and as a Twitch Streamer.
Guest: Dave
@mindsetbydave | www.mindsetbydave.com
Host: Mike
Ep252 International Podcast Day
Surprise episode! Finally managed to record, edit and upload on International Podcast Day.
This episode is a short insight to podcasts and podcasting by me.
Host: Mike
Ep251 Competitive to Creative, with Paul
In this episode Paul joins us to talk about his experiences with music. Including the competitive performance, creative and mindful application of music, injury recovery and music education.
Guest: Paul
@RoebuckDrums | www.roebuckdrums.co.uk
Host: Mike
Ep250 Reframing Resilience, with Brooke
In this episode Brooke joins us to discuss childhood and personal trauma, our mental health knowledge, men and mental health and what we consider resilience to be.
Guest: Brooke
www.becomingindomitable.com | www.therelationshipfoundation.org
Host: Mike
Ep249 Wellbeing in Leadership, with Ashlie
In this episode Ashlie joins us to talk about mental health and wellbeing for CEO's, new business startups and leadership. Ashlie also introduces us to Humane Startup.
Guest: Ashlie
@humanestartup | www.humanestartup.com
Host: Mike
Ep248 MHBA Recap
This episode we recap the Mental Health Blog Awards event, with recording from the Awards Ceremony.
Find out more at www.mhblogawards.com
Host: Mike
Ep247 MHBA - This Week!
This episode I talk Mental Health Blog Awards, coming this Saturday 16th July.
Fine out more - www.mhblogawards.com
Host: Mike
Ep246 The Different Sides of Modern Us, with Elle
In this episode Elle joins us to chat BPD, music expression, Ms Great Britain and workplace wellbeing post lockdowns.
Guest: Elle
Host: Mike
Ep245 Music Expression, with Mike
In 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
Ep244 Managing Time, Life & Successes, with Alice
In this episode Alice joins us to discuss time management, productivity, mindset and to share some of her lived experience of eating disorder, stress, burnout and relationship changes.
Guest: Alice
@Alice_Dartnell | alicedartnell.com
Host: Mike