Open Journal

Open Journal

By Mike DouglasHealth & FitnessMental Health
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Open Journal episodes

  • Ep288 Springing into Spring with Nafisah

    In this episode Nafisah joins us for a casual chat about Spring, Time to Talk and everyday wellbeing.


    Guest: Nafisah

    Instagram: ⁠⁠@BamblingsOfNaffy | Twitter: @Bamblingsofnafy

    Host: Mike 

    Instagram: ⁠⁠@Mike_Douglas_⁠⁠ | Threads: ⁠⁠@Mike_Douglas_ ⁠⁠ | Website: ⁠⁠openjournalbc.com⁠ ⁠

    44 min
  • Ep287 From Blogging to Twitch Live with Anna

    In this episode Anna joins us to share her experience from blogging, to YouTube, to Twitch. This is the second of a two part conversation. 


    Guest: Anna 

    Instagram: ⁠@thereelanna⁠ | Twitch: ⁠@thereelanna⁠ | Website: ⁠thereelanna.com⁠

    Host: Mike 

    Instagram: ⁠@Mike_Douglas_⁠ | Threads: ⁠@Mike_Douglas_ ⁠ | Website: ⁠openjournalbc.com⁠

    31 min
  • Ep286 New Year Goals and Routines with Anna

    In this episode Anna joins us to talk new year's resolutions, goals and activities. This is the first of a two part conversation.


    Guest: Anna

    Instagram: @thereelanna | Twitch: @thereelanna | Website: thereelanna.com

    Host: Mike

    Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Website: openjournalbc.com

    43 min
  • Ep285 Match Fit with Johnnie
    In this episode Johnnie joins us to talk about mental health within football and his experience writing Match Fit.
    Jonnie's books at Waterstones - https://www.waterstones.com/author/johnnie-lowery/4357578
    Match Fit at Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Match-Fit-Exploration-Mental-Football/dp/1801504687
    Guest: Johnnie
    Website: johnnielowery.co.uk | Twitter: AddedSix | LinkedIn: johnnie-lowery-4b1366183
    Host: Mike
    Website: openjournalbc.com | Threads: @mike_douglas_ | Instagram: @mike_douglas_ | Twitter: @mike_douglas_
    53 min
  • Ep284 A Refelective New Year
    In this short episode Mike reflects on his experience of Christmas and new year and how it's the same but different this year.
    Host: Mike
    Threads: @mike_douglas_ | Instagram: @mike_douglas_ | Twitter: @mike_douglas_ | Website: openjournalbc.com
    16 min
  • Ep283 Art, Comics and Wellbeing with Nomi

    In this episode Nomi joins us to share his experience as a comic artist, how art can support wellbeing and we discuss Portsmouth Comic Con.


    Guest: Nomi

    Instagram: @NomiRanaArt


    Host: Mike

    Website: openjournalbc.com | Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_

    51 min
  • Ep282 Surf Therapy with Robyn

    In this episode Robyn and Alison from The Wave Project join us to introduce the history, support and fun that comes with wet suits and conversations on the shoreline.


    Guests: Robyn & Alison

    Website: waveproject.co.uk | Facebook: @waveprojectuk | Instagram: @waveprojectuk | Twitter: @waveproject


    Host: Mike

    Website: openjournalbc.com | Facebook: @OpenJournalBC | Instagram: @mike_douglas_ | Threads: @mike_douglas_ | Twitter: @mike_douglas_

    43 min
  • Ep281 Mental Health Blog Awards 2023

    In this episode we look back at MHBA23. This includes snippets introducing the three speakers and the full awards ceremony.


    Find out more about the Mental Health Blog Awards

    mhblogawards.com | Instagram: @mhblogawards | Threads: @mhblogawards | Twitter: @mhblogawards

    Host: Mike

    openjournalbc.com | Instagram: @mike_douglas_ | Threads: @mike_douglas_ | Twitter: @mike_douglas_

    44 min
  • Ep280 Counselling to Coaching, with Chantelle

    In this episode Chantelle joins us to talk all things Mind3dom; counselling, psychotherapy and coaching.

    After our conversation Mind3dom underwent a brand refresh, with a new name, Mind Un-tied.


    Guest: Chantelle

    Website: www.minduntied.com | Insta: @mind_untied | Facebook: MindUntied/ |   LinkedIn: minduntied


    Host: Mike

    Website: openjournalbc.com | Insta: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_

    47 min
  • Ep279 Brave & Publishing with Sam

    In this episode Sam joins us to share her insights

    with sharing our own lived experience and story sharing by publishing.


    Guest: Sam

    Instagram: @SWATTBooks | Facebook: @SWATTBooks | YouTube: SWATT Books | Website: www.frombrokentobrave.co.uk | Broken to Brave Book Order


    Host: Mike 

    Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Website: www.openjournalbc.com

    51 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.