Open Journal

Open Journal

By Mike DouglasHealth & FitnessMental Health
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Open Journal episodes

  • Ep219 Virtual Physical Therapy

    This week we are joined by Dr Gretchen Hawley to discuss physical therapy, wellbeing support and Dr Gretchen's work as an MS Specialist.  


    Guest: Dr Gretchen Hawley

    YouTube: DoctorGretchenHawley | Website: www.MSingLink.com | Instagram: doctor.gretchen | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness

    Host: Mike

    @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com

    43 min
  • Ep218 Mental Health Awareness Week - A prompt

    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

    28 min
  • Ep217 Too Many Topics To Summarise In A Title

    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

    1 hr 29 min
  • E216 After the Storm

    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

    1 hr
  • Ep215 Humanising our Bodies

    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

    55 min
  • Ep214 Donating Emotions

    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.


    Guest: Kathryn Mincer

    @miathemusical | www.kathrynmincer.com

    Host: Mike

    @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com

    1 hr 4 min
  • Ep213 WAIT

    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

    57 min
  • Ep212 Blogging, Resilience and Recognition

    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


    Host: Mike

    @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com 

    47 min
  • Ep210 Twitter Chats, Campaigning & Therapy
    Welcome back to the Podcast Doris! Doris, AKA Angela returns following up on her first appearance in Ep39. In this episode Angela talks about her experiences campaigning and the impact it can have along with an insight to her therapy experience. 
    Guest: Angela (Doris)
    @_unapologetica | unapologeticallyangie.com
    Host: Mike
    @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com
    1 hr 9 min

About Open Journal

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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.