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In this episode I share some recent thoughts about tidying, podcasting and brief Mental Health Blog Awards update.  Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com 

In this episode JoJo (J'Anmetra) joins us to chat the importance of pausing and Retreats, isolation, communication and holding space for others and ourselves.  Guest: JoJo  @janwaddell | www.livepastcrazy.com   Host: Mike  @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com

In this episode Cara joins us and shares her lived experience with eating disorders and the services she accessed, along with the journey from becoming a Nurse and then Therapist.  Guest: Cara @CaraLisette | caras-corner.com  Host: Mike  @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com

Wizzi joins us today to share some of her lived experiences with mental health illness. Wizzi also introduces us to Minds Anonymous and some of the practical things that can come with platform hosting.  Guest: Wizzi @MindsAnonymous1 | https://mindsanonymous.com   Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com

In 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 

In the episode Phil joins us to talk about Legs4Africa  and the journey they have gone on. Legs4Africa focuses on recycling and reusing prosthetic legs to support amputees in sub-saharan Africa.  Guest: Phil @Legs4Africa | legs4africa.org  Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com 

This episode James joins me to discuss his experience with mental health illness, particularly anxiety and depression, along with James' insights to writing about mental health.  How to Tell Anxiety to Sod Off Gust: James @JamesWWithey | jameswithey.com   Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com  

The MegaCast is back! Matt & Wes return for our roundtable discussion. We reflect on where we are and what's happened since our last discussion.  Co-Hosts: Wes @WesA1966   Co-Host: Matt beyondyourpast.com Co-Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com

This episode Emma joins us to share her lived experience with mental health illness, being involved with campaigns and we discuss the different roles trigger warnings can play.  Guest: Emma @rednsilver | www.redsilvermountains.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com

In this episode Philip joins us to discuss the importance of conversations, stigma tackling and the development of services to support suicide prevention.  This episode includes references to suicidal thinking/ ideation, but does not include details of any personal story.  Guest: Philip Adkins, Clinical Lead at Vita Health Group @VitaHealth UK | vitahealthgroup.co.uk Host: Mike @Mike_Dou...

Episode 230 includes my discussion with Jacob as we talk: counselling, lockdowns and being transgender.  Guest: Jacob @JacobPeoplee Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com

Episode 229 is my discussion with Casey including topics such as happier healthier lives, decoding conversations and language in different settings, reliability of material, stresses and stigma. Order ' The Bad Girls Guide to Better ' Guest: Casey Beros @CaseyBeros | caseyberos.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com

Looking back at this years Mental Health Blog Awards 2021 in July. With a recording of the Awards ceremony. We hear short insights from award sponsors and winners.  Find out more at mhblogawards.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com  

A look back to the Mental Health Blog Awards 2021 and forward to World Mental Health Day and new 'discussion with' episodes.  Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com  

With a Wedding and the Mental Health Blog Awards coming up in the next 6 weeks I am taking a podcast break. Ill be back in September, guests are already booked in. Have a great summer, lets talk soon.  Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com  

In this episode I speak to Max, as he introduces us to HUND. Our discussion involves parental divorce and related childhood trauma.  Guest: Max @hund_shortfilm | facebook.com/hundashortfilm Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com

In this episode I am joined by Kieran & Joe from St Pancras Clinical Research, as we discuss clinical trials, research and Kieran & Joe's experiences.  Guests: Kieran & Joe  www.stpancrasclinicalresearch.com | https://www.nihr.ac.uk | @ stpancrasclinical Host: Mike www.openjournalbc.com | @ Mike_Douglas_  

In this episode I'm joined by Dawnmarie. We discuss wellbeing, podcasts self care and Dawnmarie's knowledge and experience of Multiple Sclerosis. Guest: Dawnmarie dawmariehealthyandfit.org | @dawnmariehealthyandfit | Podcast:  Live with Dawnmarie Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | o penjournalbc.com

This week I am joined by Gabrielle, as we discuss surviving mental health crisis, schizophrenia, the different support that has and continues to support Gabrielle.  Guest: Gabrielle www.gevebe.com | www.recovery-work-journal.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com  

Hannah's back and we are talking weddings! In this slightly longer episode we talk about our personal experiences planning a wedding for late summer 2021.  Guest: Hannah @PTSD_Pearls   Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com

This episode I am joined by Holly from Soul Sanity as we discuss the Mental Health Gym, online resources and the growing conversations around mental health and wellbeing.  Guest: Holly @SoulSanityUK | www.soulsanity.co.uk   Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com  

This week we are joined by Dr Gretchen Hawley to discuss physical therapy, wellbeing support and Dr Gretchen's work as an MS Specialist.   Guest: Dr Gretchen Hawley YouTube:  DoctorGretchenHawley | Website: www. MSingLink.com | Instagram: doctor.gretchen | Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com

This week I take 20 minutes to chat about Mental Health Awareness Week, the importance of the outdoors and nature, this years MHAW focus, and on being kind to ourselves as social restrictions change.  Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com

In this episode I am joined by Aeron / Amer as we discuss... everything. I check in with Amer following his move and everything pandemic, we chat being creative, personal journeys, our use of technology, fitness and lots more.  Guest: Amer / Aeron @AeronNixDesign | @WrestlePlug Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | OpenJournalBC.com

This episode I am joined by Verity, who shares her lived experience as we discuss bereavement, alcohol addiction, bulimia and the impact of covid on anxiety.  Guest: Verity   @WeAreAfterTheStormUK | www.weareafterthestorm.com Host: Mike  @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com