Open Journal

Open Journal

By Mike DouglasHealth & FitnessMental Health
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Open Journal episodes

  • Ep179 The Mindful Baker

    In this episode I sit down with Tim, The Mindful Baker. Tim provides an insight to mindful baking and his personal journey with wellbeing. 


    Tim's Book 'Timinology' - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Timinology-Thoughts-Embrace-Mindfulness-Yourself-ebook/dp/B07BB1QYM6/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=tim+leach&qid=1587582135&sr=8-3 


    Guest: Tim

    @Tim_TheMindfulBaker | www.themindfulbaker.com


    Host: Mike

    @Mike_Douglas_ | www.mikesopenjournal.com


    48 min
  • 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

    48 min
  • 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_

    55 min
  • 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

    1 hr
  • 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

    26 min
  • 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

    45 min
  • 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

    1 hr 3 min
  • 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 

    37 min
  • 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
    44 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.