Open Journal

By Mike Douglas

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.

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The podcast currently has 391 episodes available.

Open Journal episodes:

April 14, 2020 Ep178 The First Dementia Friendly Barber
This week I sat down with Lenny, the first (in the world) dementia friendly barber. We discuss Lenny's history and passion for care support and how that lead to being the barber he is today. A job which has taken him around the world, an into many people's hearts.

Documentary - BBC iPlayer - True North, The Dementia Friendly Barber
Guest: Lenny
@DementiaBarber | lennythedementiafriendlybarber.com
Host: Mike
@Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com
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48min
April 07, 2020 Ep177 Its Still Messy
Listen in as we catch up with Tom from Messy4Mind. We discuss the campaign, participants, updates and Tom's award at the 2019 Mental Health Blog Awards.

Guest: Tom
Website coming soon | @Messy4Mind

Host: Mike
mikesopenjournal.com | @Mike_Douglas_
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55min
March 24, 2020 Ep176 MegaCast COVID-19
In this latest MegaCast episode myself and Wes discuss our current situations as the COVID-19 outbreak happens. Intro by Matt.
Co-Host: Matt @BeyondYourPast | www.beyondyourpast.com
Co-Host: Wes @WesA1966 | www.audiorising.com
Co-Host: Mike @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com
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1h
March 23, 2020 Ep175 The MHBlogAwards Are Coming!
As the nominations window comes to a close, I am delighted to provide an update on the MHBlogAwards and what we are hoping for in July 2020.
Mental Health Blog Awards - www.mhblogawards.com
Host: Mike
@Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com
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26min
March 17, 2020 Ep174 Toolbox Recovery
This week I caught up with Emily, who is returning to the podcast having been on in June 2019. We also discuss Emily's work with UK charity Beat (www.beatingeatingdisorders.org.uk).
Guest: Emily
@emily4993 | www.emilynuttall.com
Host: Mike
@Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com
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45min
March 10, 2020 Ep173 Finding Your Own Self Worth
This episode I sit down with Amer, who's back for the 3rd... or 4th time! We discuss self worth, coping strategies, being kind and the occasional bit of wrestling.

Guest: Amer
@AeronNixPW | wrestle plug.podbean.com
Host: Mike
@Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com
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1h 3min
February 18, 2020 Ep172 Less Income, More Outcome
Topics:
Co Authored Book, Note to Self

Guests: Becca and Charlotte
https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/pod-to-self-perspective-a-young-enterprise-_RljDMvfEAq/ (Pod to Self Podcast)
http://www.perspective-ye.org/ (website)
Our Instagram, @perspective_ye

Host: Mike
@Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com
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37min
February 11, 2020 Ep171 Have We Done Enough Talking
This episode I ramble on in a KFC car park about the importance of conversations and our need to do more. But how are we making that message?

Host: Mike
@Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com
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25min
February 04, 2020 Ep170 Who is Big Man Beard?
Topic: This 'Discussion with' episode I talk with Sal from Big Man Beard about his mental health health insights and the work happening at Big Man Beard.
Guest: Sal
@BigManBeard1 | www.bigmanbeardclothing.com
Host: Mike
@Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com
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44min
January 28, 2020 Ep169 Mental Health Themed Days
In this episode I discuss the recent podcast hosting issues, and the 2 recent mental health days; Blue Monday and Time to Talk Day.
Host: Mike
@Mike_Douglas_ | mikesopenjournal.com
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31min

FAQs about Open Journal:

How many episodes does Open Journal have?

The podcast currently has 391 episodes available.