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330 episodes
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Mike DouglasExplicit
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Date created
2016/06/11
Latest episode
2025/04/15
Average duration
41 min.
Release period
17 days
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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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Ep311 Grief, Support Network and go on... with Dan (Part 2)
2025/04/15
In this episode Dan joins us to talk about grief, bereavement, support networks, intellectualisation of therapy, the importance of conversation and listening (go on...).
This is episode two of a two part conversation.
Guest: Dan
Website: thedanudaleblog.com | Instagram: @dudale92 |
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Bluesky: @Mike-Douglas |
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Instagram: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
Ep311 Grief, Support Network and go on... with Dan (Part 1)
2025/04/01
In this episode Dan joins us to talk about grief, bereavement, support networks, intellectualisation of therapy, the importance of conversation and listening (go on...).
This is episode one of a two part conversation.
Guest: Dan
Website: thedanudaleblog.com | Instagram: @dudale92 |
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Bluesky: @Mike-Douglas |
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Instagram: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
Ep310 Philosophical Anxiety Journey with Adam
2025/03/18
In this episode Adam joins us to talk about philosophical approaches to recovery, happiness, advocacy and open conversations through community projects.
Guest: Adam
Website: theanxietyunpluggedproject.wordpress.com | Instagram: @adam_the_anxiety_blogger |
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Bluesky: @Mike-Douglas |
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Instagram: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
Ep309 Prioritise Self Care with Bruce
2025/03/04
In this episode Bruce joins us to talk about prioritising self care, being proactive with our wellbeing, reflecting on our purpose, saying no to more things and the happiness hypothesis.
Guest: Bruce
Website: daycrafting.com | Instagram: @day_crafting_ | Facebook: @daycrafting247 | YouTube: @DayCrafting/shorts |
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Bluesky: @Mike-Douglas |
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Instagram: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
Ep308 Bluffing Your Way Next? with Alex
2025/02/18
In this episode Alex joins us again to re-cap Bluffing Your Way In Ballet at Edinburgh Fringe and discuss what's next.
Guest: Alex
Instagram: @Seizingthedaycompany & @bluffingballet | Website: seizingthedaycompany.co.uk |
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Instagram: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
Ep307 Starting 2025 & Time to Talk
2025/02/04
An intro to Time to Talk Day and the Podcast returning for 2025.
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ |
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Instagram: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
Ep306 End of Year Break
2024/12/11
In this episode Mike reflects on recent episodes and the winter break.
Signposting to support:
samaritans.org | mind.org.uk | mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds | youngminds.org.uk | themix.org.uk | childline.org.uk | kooth.com
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Instagram: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
Ep305 Reinventing Our Wellness with Janey
2024/11/27
In this episode Janey joins us to talk reinventing yourself, building a career and her journey with sobriety and wellness. Our conversation also includes reflections on recovery, constellation therapy, coaching, manifestation and meaning.
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Guest: Janey
Website: www.thesoberclub.com & www.janeyleegrace.com | Instagram: @janeyleegrace
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Instagram: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
Ep304 Flexible Workplaces with Fiona
2024/11/13
In this episode Fiona joins us to talk about flexible workplace arrangements to support our wellbeing and to support new parents. We also discuss Fiona's work as CEO and Founder at Brand Champions.
Guest: Fiona
Website: thebrandchampions.co.uk | Instagram: @thebrandchampions | LinkedIn: @the-brand-champions-london-ltd
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Instagram: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
Ep303 Mental Health Blog Awards 2024
2024/10/30
In this episode we share and celebrate the 2024 Mental Health Blog Awards Ceremony.
Mental Health Blog Awards
Website: MHBlogAwards.com | Instagram: @MHBlogAwards | Threads: @MHBlogAwards | Facebook: @MHBlogAwards | Twitter: @MHBlogAwards
2024 MHBA Winners
Project of the Year - Naziat, Pearls of Wellbeing
Vlogger of the Year - Dennis, Psychreg
Podcaster of the Year - Priyanka, Sanity Daily
Socials Champion of the Year - James, Morning Coffee Run
Blogger of the Year - Priyanka, Sanity Daily
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Instagram: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
Ep302 Seasonal Changes with Alice
2024/10/16
In this episode Alice rejoins us to discuss autumn to winter wellbeing, time and energy maintenance and wellbeing routines.
Guest: Alice
Instagram: @Alice_Dartnell | Website: alicedartnell.com
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Instagram: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
Ep301 Cosplay & Community with Olly
2024/10/01
In this episode Olly updates us on all things Dream Team Portsmouth and potential activities for 2025 and Portsmouth Comic Con.
Guest: Olly
Instagram: @DreamTeamPortsmouth | Facebook: @DreamTeamPortsmouth
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
Ep300 Three Hundred Episodes (318)
2024/09/17
Three hundred (well 318) episodes! In this episode Mike shares some insights on 154 guests and over 250 hours of mental health and wellbeing conversations.
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
Ep299 Pride Dinner with Dom
2024/09/03
In this episode Dom shares his experiences learning and celebrating LGBT+ representation and celebration in work and social circles, while also providing an insight to Goho and their recent Pride Dinner event.
Guest: Dom
Website: thisisgoho.com | Instagram: @thisisgoho | LinkedIn: @goho | Facebook: @thisisgoho
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
Ep298 Wellbeing Mindset with Bianca
2024/08/20
In this episode Bianca shares her lived experiences and expertise. We talk trauma and impact, events and conversations.
Mindset Maintenance: Instagram: @Mindset_Maintenance | Website: mindset-maintenance.co.uk | Facebook: @mindsetmaintenanceuk
Guest: Bianca
Instagram: @iambiancalouise_
Host: Mike
Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
The Podcast
Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @OpenJournalBC | Twitter: @OpenJournalBC | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC
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