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This episode I am joined by Tom and we finally get to chat voice to voice, rather than by text. We discuss Tom's journey, men's mental health and social media. Guest: Tom @TomKennerley3 Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | MikesOpenJournal.com

Abbie (from Ep96) is back! We chatted about Abbie's new role at Time to Change with the Young Champions Team. She also introduces herself esteem project with Fixers. Guest: Abbie @AbbieVolunteers Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | MikesOpenJournal.com

Eastleigh Pride - https://www.visiteastleigh.co.uk/events/eastleigh-pride-2018 Pompey Pride -https://portsmouthpride.co.uk/ My blog post - https://www.mikesopenjournal.com/single-post/2018/09/16/Double-Pride Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | MikesOpenJournal.com

This episode I talk to Kim about her current KickStarter project 'Just Perfect'. KickStarter Project: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1047003317/childrens-book-just-perfect-by-suicide-survivor-an?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=just%20perfect Guest: Kim @KMohnsRoberts Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | MikesOpenJournal.com

Adam (from Ep93) returns to talk about his experience fundraising for Mind, becoming a Time to Change Young Champion and being involved in a range of campaign activities. Discussed: Blackpool Time to Change YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6CkGuJ3w1fPTyZEiA-J1gw Backing sound: www.bensound.com Guest: Adam @Adam_Howard2000 Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas | MikesOpenJournal.com

Yesterday was World Suicide Prevention Day and I wanted to talk about a couple of things. Links discussed below Prison Article - https://www.samaritans.org/news/samaritans-sends-former-prisoners-back-inside-help-prevent-suicide Suicide Info from WHO - http://www.who.int/mental_health/prevention/suicide/wspd/en/ Mind - https://www.mind.org.uk/news-campaigns/campaigns/bluelight/world-suicide-prevent...

It was great to sit down and talk with Jenny from Wish about a range of topics, but we particularly focused on women's mental health. We discuss the support available for those leaving prison/ hospital, the potential difference between male and female health and hear a little about Jenny's own story. If you would like to be involved in Wish's consultation or find out more about the topics we discu...

Welcome to a second episode with me in a row. You lucky people. Mentioned in this episode: Fantasy Premier League code - 120063-904307 Pride - Eastleigh and Portsmouth Podcast - The Smark Plug (@TheSmarkPlug) Little Princess Trust (@LPTrustUK) Probably some other things I have forgotten. Back music: www.bensound.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopnjournal.com

Got 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

After not quite making it to the religion and faith topic of our last podcast episode, we finally sat down to talk this last week. We each share our own views, beliefs, faiths and experiences. We don't all think the same thing, though we are on similar lines. If you have different thoughts we would love to hear from you, please feel free to contact us on the details below. Backing Sound: www.benso...

In this episode Ramon, Co-Artistic Director of Ephemeral Ensemble, introduces 'Offstage' . Which is a physical theatre show looking behind the masks of our public lives to testimony private struggles in a compassionate exploration of suicide. Back Music: www.bensound.com Guest: Ramon @ephemeral_ensemble | @ephemeral_ensemble (insta) | www.ephemeralensemble.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikes...

So many Amazing people, thank you to everyone involved. Social media and website links are at www.mikesopenjournal.com/mhblogawards Sponsors: Hannah, Beautiful Chaos Photography Emma, Queer Coffee Productions The Lost Boy, Damo Calm Man Instant Counselling Zumos FunkyPigeon.com Guests: Poppy, Author Hannah, Mental Snapp Host: Mike

It was great to sit down and talk with Brianna recently about sex and about the Juice Box App. Sex, like mental health, is something often not spoken about which needs to change. Myself and Brianna discussed sexual encounters, failing sexual health education and respect. Juice Box is a free app with paid functions available. The free functions include tips to learn about your body and what you lik...

It was really interesting to sit down and chat with Poppy about young people's mental health and how we can support more conversations, understanding and knowledge about mental health wellbeing, as well as illness. Poppy's books 'Don't worry be happy' and "You're a star' have been written for children aged 7 to 11. But importantly there is plenty in the books to encourage the whole family to talk...

Welcome to episode 101, today I talk with Maddi, an awesome MH Advocate. Maddie talks about her experience with mental health and some of the different campaigns she has been involved with. I am sure there will be more projects that you can join in with because Maddie seems very proactive in the MH campaigning world. So make sure to go follow her on social media. Guest: Maddie @_BitterInsanity | M...

A quick thank you to everyone that has supported the podcast by downloading, listening, engaging and participating in the podcast over the last 100+ episodes. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www. MikeOpenJournal.com

This episode I talk to Dr Bunmi Aboaba about mental health in sport particularly football, a topical sport with the FIFA World Cup currently taking place. Dr Bunmi Ababa also discusses her work with Adebayo Akinfenwa and other professionals invested and passionate about mental health. Guest: Dr Bunmi Ababa @soberadvantage | thesoberadvantage.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | MikesOpenJournal.com

Welcome to my podcast, I hope you enjoy it. Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | MikesOpenJournal.com

I have been talking on and off with Amy for a few weeks and we finally managed to sit down and talk about our mental health illness experiences. It was lovely to just kick back and chat with someone I have only spoken to via email before this recording. We discuss campaigning, including believe in happy, the workplace, social and peer pressure, writing and post natal depression. I consider myself...

This episode focuses on Damo's mental health World Cup Draw, hosted and carried out by yours truly. Damian's idea of involving everyone in the World Cup at the same time as raising funds for Mind is a great one. Entry into the competition was £2, but many of you have donated more than that. So a massive thanks. The winner will receive a £50+ self care package from Damo. Competition Host: Damo @Dam...

It was great to sit down and talk to Abbie and hear more about her story recently. We talk youth services, self stigma, Time to Change, personal challenges and mental health illnesses. I am already looking forward to talking with Abbie again, as we wanted to keep going, but it would have been about 2 or 3 times longer, hahahaha. Intro backin music: www.bensound.com Guest: Abbie @AbbieVolunters | w...

It was great to have Rebecca back on the podcast as we sat down to talk mental health campaigns and podcasts. We talk about how Rebecca started KeepTalkingMH and encouraging others to talk about mental health. Followed by the cool side of podcasting and sharing the conversation. Guest: Rebecca @BekaLombardo | RebeccaLombardo.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | MikesOpenJournal.com Backing intro music:...

After many months we are finally back! Join myself, Matt and Wes as we talk about this episodes topic religion. Well... kinda, for like the last 10 minutes. This episode turned into more like three guys chatting casually without a topic and just checking in on each other. I love hearing what these guys are up, in their own lives as much as in their podcast life. So it was great to get in our first...

Welcome. What do you think of the new music? Hopefully you like it. I would love to be able to include some more music in the future to. This episode is me (attempting) reading out the nominees for the Mental Health Blog Awards in July. I really should have allowed more time for myself but Im busy getting ready for Mental Health Awareness Week at work, so its just a quick one. Congrats to the nomi...

It was so interesting to talk with Adam this last week. Hearing about his story was I think more thought provoking because it follows Julie's in Ep92, their stories are so different and thats one of the things I love about this podcast, getting to hear and share all these unique stories. Some are similar, some are vastly different, but every one is unique. Big thanks to Adam for sharing his story....