Mike Douglas

Open Journal

Health EN ↓ 330 episodes

Open Journal Podcast (part of the BlogCast) focuses on the many aspects of mental health; including illness, wellness, stigma and support and the lives affected by mental health. Mike and his guests discuss a range of topics including: health, relationships, education, local events and product reviews.

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Mike Douglas

Episodes

Ep190 How Your Mind Works 25.08.2020 1:06:17

This 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

Ep188 An Audio MHBA 2020 18.08.2020 33:27

I 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: Mik...

Ep189 Hypnotherapy at Home 11.08.2020 38:42

This 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

Ep187 Leaving Lockdown Anxiety 21.07.2020 47:09

This 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

Ep186 Life in 37 Therapies 07.07.2020 53:47

This 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

Ep185 MegaCast Lockdown 30.06.2020 1:12:42

Matt & 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 

Ep184 View From The Rooftop 23.06.2020 1:03:59

In 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

Ep183 Wake Up To Better Sleep 02.06.2020 45:22

This 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

Ep182 Optimising Independence 26.05.2020 1:00:25

In 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  

Ep181 Mental Health Awareness Week 19.05.2020 37:59

Lets talk Mental Health Awareness Week, the Five Ways to Wellbeing and why talking is still important. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com

Ep180 Lockdown 05.05.2020 38:46

Laura and I sit down to talk lockdown and... well, that's it.  Co Host: Laura Co Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com  

Ep179 The Mindful Baker 28.04.2020 47:10

In 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.co...

Ep178 The First Dementia Friendly Barber 14.04.2020 47:13

This 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 | lennythedementiafriendlybarbe...

Ep176 MegaCast COVID-19 24.03.2020 59:21

In 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

Ep175 The MHBlogAwards Are Coming! 23.03.2020 25:24

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

Ep174 Toolbox Recovery 17.03.2020 44:58

This 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

Ep173 Finding Your Own Self Worth 10.03.2020 1:02:01

This 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

Ep172 Less Income, More Outcome 18.02.2020 36:24

Topics: 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 

Ep171 Have We Done Enough Talking 11.02.2020 24:36

This 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

Ep170 Who is Big Man Beard? 04.02.2020 43:38

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

Ep169 Mental Health Themed Days 28.01.2020 30:28

In 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

Ep167 Christmas & New Year 14.01.2020 36:52

This episode Laura joins us again as we discuss our Christmas and New Years experiences. Guest: Laura Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com

Ep168 A Good Nights Sleep 07.01.2020 46:30

This '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

Ep166 500k In 2019 31.12.2019 14:46

Listen in as I 'run' you through the 500k in 2019 challenge. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com

Ep165 Wellbeing At Christmas 17.12.2019 33:02

Wellbeing 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