Open Journal

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....

In this episode I sit down with Julie in another UK meets North America podcast. Julie talks about her experiences and a vicious cycle of abuse. Starting as a child with an abusive mother, Julie's story and our discussions includes survival, writing, out of body experiences, talking to spirits, finding the confidence to talk about your own story and Julie's book 'This Does Not Leave This House'. J...

It was a joy to talk with Lee about male mental health and Lee's current/ upcoming projects. We discuss our thoughts on Project 84, male stigma, mental health and how it can be linked to our favourite sports. Lee provides a honest insight to his recent Fulham to Reading walk and the upcoming Fulham to Birmingham walk. Discussed: CALM @theCALMzone | thecalmzone.net Guest: Lee @matchwornshirt1 | jus...

Following our recent relationship conversation, myself and Bex talk about our reactions to media coverage of 'Amber's Sex Rules'. We discuss one night stands, causal sex, friends with benefits, the importance of respect and consent. Along with straight sexuality assumptions, LGBT recognition and sexual stigma. We also shout out our Sex Vlogger recommendations. Laci Green - https://www.youtube.com/...

In 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/m...

It was great to sit down and talk wrestling with Amer. Having hear about Amer's story in Ep70, we focused in on our mutual passion of wrestling and more specifically WWE. As we enter April, Wrestlemania is just around the corner. So we discussed some memorable Mania moments and our thoughts on this years event. Towards the end of this episode we mention a few projects and campaigns. They are: Amer...

Jodie is back! This episode myself and Jodie reflect back on the recent Time to Change Young Champions event, plus our thoughts and experiences of the day. We talked about self stigma, employability and got a bit of an update on how Jodie has been recently. Its a great opportunity to hear open and honest thoughts from an active mental health campaigner about how its not all red carpets, filming an...

This quick 5 minute chat turned into 30, oops. Yesterday I was fortunate enough to be a facilitator at Time to Change's Young Champions event. It was informative and inspiring. The Young Champions are amazing! It was also great to hear from Glenn Close, Jonny Benjamin and Shea Wong. Big thanks to Joss and all the TTC Young Champions Links mentioned in episode: Children and Young People's Programme...

This episode I speak to Christopher Paul Jone, The Breakthrough Expert, about anxiety, phobias and flying. Along the way we discuss our own experiences, and I let Christopher analyse my thoughts around my recent flight to Ireland. Currently (26-02-2018), you can request a FREE phobia breakthrough kit at http://christopherpauljones.net/fear-phobia/ Guest: Christopher Paul Jones @breakthruexpert | f...

This episode I speak with Daniel about fitness and mental health. We discuss depression, low mood, lack of motivation and how that can be affected by and effect physical health. Daniel talks about his own experience and how he now encourages others to use physical activities to support improved mental health. Guest: Daniel | @Daniel_Avner_Fitness | @Daniel_Avner1 | facebook.com/danielavnerpersonal...

Recently I spoke to John about his story and the start to his blogging life. Including volunteering, fundraising, community and charity work. It was interesting to hear about the trials and challenges that are part of John's 2018 £100,000 fundraising project too. Guest: John | @TheStoryOfJS | TheStoryOfJohnSennett.com Host: Mike | @Mike_Douglas_ | MikesOpenJournal.com

What a week to release this podcast. I have spent 3 days this week with Rob and that was after we recorded this podcast. It has been great to spend time Rob and hear more about his journey and experiences with mental health and his continuing activism in raising awareness. We talk about CPSL Mind, STOP Suicide (stopsuicidepledge.org), Time to Change and Time to Talk Day (time-to-change.org.uk). Gu...

In this episode I talk with Jodie about Time to Change and Time to Talk Day 2018 and all the important discussions that hopefully... that will be happening on Thursday 1st February 2018. Full resources from Time to Change can be found at - https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/get-involved/time-talk-day-2018 Guest: Jodie | @JodieVolunteer | justagirlinterrupted.com Host: Mike | @Mike_Douglas | MikesOp...

Welcome 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 Por...

I hope you are having a good December. This episode I am sharing my convocation with Sophie from a couple of weeks back. We talk meeting via social media, the positives and some of the negatives that can come from online peer to peer support groups. Sophie talks about her experience in social and group settings, along with her progress this year. I mention some recent guests that have amazingly sp...

Ep78 sees me talk mental health and body image with Hannah. This episode is (hopefully) an insight and introduction to the larger convosation we will be having new year. Where we will be talking in more detail about body image, eating habits, actions and support. This episode has gone up a little later than planned, so Hannah's early December project mention may have passed, but be sure there will...

I was a bit naughty, sorry Hannah and Sophie you have been bumped back a week to make way for a Mike ramble. I have struggled lately and wanted to share some of the ups downs and whats been going on. Big Thanks to Chloe for allowing me to include her music in this episode. Mentions for: Hannah (https://twitter.com/hannahloo12345) Soph (https://twitter.com/PetalsofPerfect) Burger King (https://twit...

I recently spoke to Jess about mental health and our lives. Jess speaks about her experience talking as a Time to Change volunteer, visiting Universities and newsrooms to encourage others to talk about mental health. In the last few days (thanks for the timing, hahaha) Jess has changed names to Jacob. To find out more about Jacob's story please check the links below. Guest: Jacob - @JacobALPeople...

This week I talk with Lydia about mental health. This was my first face to face recorded mental health chat, so its a bit longer as we just sat back and chatted away about our thoughts and experiences. Big thank you to Lydia for sharing her story with me, and you. Host: Mike (@Mike_Douglas_) For more information about my blog and podcast go to MikesOpenJournal.com

Myself and Bex talk mental health, TalkMH, gaming, depression, medication, mental health services, stigma, self image and more. Guest: Bex @BexHelen / BexHelen.com Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com

I talk with Jodie about World Mental Health Day, her experience as a Time to Change Young Champion, visiting Buckingham Palace, the TalkMH meet in London and Jodie's own mental health journey. Guest: Jodie @JodieVolunteers and justagirlinterrupted.com Host: @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com

MegaCast Ep7 Myself, Matt and Wes talk mental health at Halloween, make up, trick or treating and culture here (in the UK) and in the States. Hosts: Matt @SurvivingMyPast, Wes @WesA1966, Mike @Mike_Douglas_ / MikesOpenJournal.com

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