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

In this episode I am joined by Tommy, who shares his lived experience. We discuss male body image, eating disorders, seeking validation and self care. 

Guest: Tommy

@tommyhatto | tommyhatto.com

Host: Mike

@Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com

In this weeks episode I am joined by Kathryn Mincer: Writer, Producer and Actress. We discuss how we've found lockdown, Kathryn's personal journey with mental health and Mia: the Musical.

Look out for ways to support Mia: The Musical, including Kickstarter and FringeFunder.

@miathemusical | www.kathrynmincer.com

Host: Mike

@Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com

In this episode I talk with Katie as we discuss crisis level and casual conversations about mental health. We also talk about the role of song writing and music on coping and communicating with our mental health.

Listen to Theta's song WAIT and more on Spotify

Guest: Katie, also known as Theta

@thetavoice | www.thetaofficial.com

Host: Mike

@Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com

In this weeks episode I chat with Dennis, as we discuss his experience creating his own blog and growing that into a collaborative hub of mental health stories and resources. 

Guest: Dennis

@drelojo_howell | psychreg.org

@Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com 

In this discussion with episode I speak with Jane Hanford, as we talk: overcoming anxiety, young people's mental health, buddhist psychology and creating your own toolbox of support. 

Guest: Jane 

@jane_happyanyway | happyanyway.co.uk

Host: Mike

@Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com

A shorter episode this week as I reflect on my options of awareness days and their importance. Along with some signposting to Time to Change's #TimeToTalk Virtual Festival activities and Time to Change Warrington.

Host: Mike

@Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com