Open Journal

Open Journal

By Mike DouglasHealth & FitnessMental Health
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Open Journal episodes

  • Ep239 Retreat To Move Forward, with JoJo

    In this episode JoJo (J'Anmetra) joins us to chat the importance of pausing and Retreats, isolation, communication and holding space for others and ourselves. 


    Guest: JoJo 

    @janwaddell | www.livepastcrazy.com 

    Host: Mike 

    @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com

    57 min
  • Ep238 Services & Our Values, with Cara
    In this episode Cara joins us and shares her lived experience with eating disorders and the services she accessed, along with the journey from becoming a Nurse and then Therapist. 
    Guest: Cara
    @CaraLisette | caras-corner.com 
    Host: Mike 
    @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com
    58 min
  • Ep237 Anonymous Story Sharing, with Wizzi

    Wizzi joins us today to share some of her lived experiences with mental health illness. Wizzi also introduces us to Minds Anonymous and some of the practical things that can come with platform hosting. 

    Guest: Wizzi

    @MindsAnonymous1 | https://mindsanonymous.com 

    Host: Mike

    @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com

    50 min
  • Ep236 Awareness Incoming, with Mike

    In this episode I mention some of the upcoming awareness day in February 2022 and share my some of my thoughts about them. Honestly, it's just nice to have a chance to kick back and chat with you.


    Host: Mike

    @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com 

    36 min
  • Ep235 Physical & Emotional Rehabilitation, with Phil
    In the episode Phil joins us to talk about Legs4Africa  and the journey they have gone on. Legs4Africa focuses on recycling and reusing prosthetic legs to support amputees in sub-saharan Africa. 
    Guest: Phil
    @Legs4Africa | legs4africa.org 
    Host: Mike
    @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com
    48 min
  • Ep234 Telling Derek To Do One, with James

    This episode James joins me to discuss his experience with mental health illness, particularly anxiety and depression, along with James' insights to writing about mental health. 


    How to Tell Anxiety to Sod Off

    Gust: James

    @JamesWWithey | jameswithey.com 

    Host: Mike

    @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com 

    1 hr 6 min
  • Ep233 MegaCast Returns, with Wes & Matt

    The MegaCast is back! Matt & Wes return for our roundtable discussion. We reflect on where we are and what's happened since our last discussion. 


    Co-Hosts: Wes

    @WesA1966 

    Co-Host: Matt

    beyondyourpast.com

    Co-Host: Mike

    @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com

    1 hr 5 min
  • Ep232 Recovery & Trigger Warnings, with Emma

    This episode Emma joins us to share her lived experience with mental health illness, being involved with campaigns and we discuss the different roles trigger warnings can play. 


    Guest: Emma

    @rednsilver | www.redsilvermountains.com

    Host: Mike

    @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com


    1 hr 11 min
  • Ep231 Suicide Prevention Conversations with Philip

    In this episode Philip joins us to discuss the importance of conversations, stigma tackling and the development of services to support suicide prevention. 

    This episode includes references to suicidal thinking/ ideation, but does not include details of any personal story. 


    Guest: Philip Adkins, Clinical Lead at Vita Health Group

    @VitaHealthUK | vitahealthgroup.co.uk

    Host: Mike

    @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com 

    43 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.