PitchCentric
Open Journal podcast artwork

health

Open Journal

Hosted by Mike Douglas · health · EN

Apple PodcastsWebsite

About this Podcast:

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. Mike and his guests discuss a range of topics including: health, relationships, education, local events and product reviews.

Pitch Analysis

Required Pod Score for this podcast. PitchCentric checks your profile against host openness, topical fit, and audience signals before you generate a pitch.

Contact path

Verified email

Booking probability

27%

Guest openness

Selective

Verified email on file
80/100
Required Score

Sign up to generate a grounded pitch for Open Journal.

Signup to Generate a Pitch

Questions about Open Journal

What is Open Journal about?

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. Mike and his guests discuss a range of topics including: health, relationships, education, local events and product reviews.

Who hosts Open Journal?

Open Journal is hosted by Mike Douglas. The show has published 331 episodes to date.

What has Open Journal covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Ep 317 The Void with William" (15 September 2026, 30 minutes), "Ep316 Smile Making with Anna Marie" (11 August 2026, 46 minutes), and "Ep315 Empowered Speaking with Lawrence" (14 July 2026, 40 minutes).

How often does Open Journal publish?

Open Journal publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 331 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Open Journal?

Booking probability for Open Journal is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Open Journal requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Open Journal's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Open Journal?

The strongest fits for Open Journal are Family & Social Services. Open Journal has a health audience.

About the host

Mike Douglas hosts Open Journal, a health podcast with 331 episodes published.

Verified host email: ████████@████.comSign in to unlock →

Recent episodes

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

  • Sep 15, 202630 min

    In this episode William shares his insights and the development process of creating 'Into the Void'. Mike and William discuss the value of anonymous sharing as part of a wellbeing tool kit. Download Into the Void via...

  • Aug 11, 202646 min

    In this episode Anna Marie shares her insights and expertise. Anna Marie and Mike discuss: mindfulness, sometimes being 'too aware', the importance of service explanations, and community engagement and support. Guest...

  • Jul 14, 202640 min

    In this episode Lawrence shares his insights to building self confidence, the importance of learning conflict resolution skills and journalling. Mentioned in this episode Free Journal Ebook and Review: Link Guest...

  • Jun 8, 202610 min

    In this episode Mike provides an update to podcast recording, editing and publishing. After a couple of postponed recordings in May, June is booking up. Meaning those new episodes are coming. Monthly remains the plan to...

  • May 4, 202639 min

    In this episode Adam returns to talk about his latest music album and reflects on storytelling through music. Guest: Adam Instagram: @AdamLanceleyMusic | YouTube: @AdamLanceley | Banquet Records: Adam Lanceley | Host...

View More
  • Apr 13, 20268 minS0

    <p>After 12 months, not the planned 3 to 6, the podcast is back! Im slowly working through how to set everything up for video. Hopefully this adds a new way for everyone listening to enjoy the conversations. Episodes...

  • Mar 18, 202553 minS0

    <p>In this episode Adam joins us to talk about philosophical approaches to recovery, happiness, advocacy and open conversations through community projects. </p><p><br></p><p>Guest: Adam</p><p>Website...

  • Mar 4, 202544 minS0

    <p>In this episode Bruce joins us to talk about prioritising self care, being proactive with our wellbeing, reflecting on our purpose, saying no to more things and the happiness hypothesis. </p><p><br /></p><p>Guest...

  • Feb 18, 202545 minS0

    <p>In this episode Alex joins us again to re-cap Bluffing Your Way In Ballet at Edinburgh Fringe and discuss what's next. </p><p><br /></p><p>Guest: Alex</p><p>Instagram: ⁠⁠@Seizingthedaycompany⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠@bluffingballet⁠⁠...

  • Feb 4, 20259 minS0

    <p>An intro to Time to Talk Day and the Podcast returning for 2025.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Host: Mike </p> <p>Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mike_Douglas_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mike_Douglas_...

  • Dec 11, 202417 minS0

    <p>In this episode Mike reflects on recent episodes and the winter break. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Signposting to support: </p> <p>samaritans.org | mind.org.uk | mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds |...

  • Nov 27, 202446 minS0

    <p>In this episode Janey joins us to talk reinventing yourself, building a career and her journey with sobriety and wellness. Our conversation also includes reflections on recovery, constellation therapy, coaching...

  • Nov 13, 202441 minS0

    <p>In this episode Fiona joins us to talk about flexible workplace arrangements to support our wellbeing and to support new parents. We also discuss Fiona's work as CEO and Founder at Brand Champions.</p> <p><br /></p>...

  • Oct 30, 202428 minS0

    <p>In this episode we share and celebrate the 2024 Mental Health Blog Awards Ceremony.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Mental Health Blog Awards</p> <p>Website: MHBlogAwards.com | Instagram: @MHBlogAwards | Threads: @MHBlogAwards...

  • Oct 16, 202440 minS0

    <p>In this episode Alice rejoins us to discuss autumn to winter wellbeing, time and energy maintenance and wellbeing routines. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Guest: Alice </p> <p>Instagram: ⁠@Alice_Dartnell⁠ | Website...

  • Oct 1, 20241h 8mS0

    <p>In this episode Olly updates us on all things Dream Team Portsmouth and potential activities for 2025 and Portsmouth Comic Con. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Guest: Olly</p> <p>Instagram: @DreamTeamPortsmouth ⁠ | Facebook...

  • Sep 17, 202437 minS0

    <p>Three hundred (well 318) episodes! In this episode Mike shares some insights on 154 guests and over 250 hours of mental health and wellbeing conversations. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Host: Mike </p> <p>Instagram...

  • Sep 3, 202443 minS0

    <p>In this episode Dom shares his experiences learning and celebrating LGBT+ representation and celebration in work and social circles, while also providing an insight to Goho and their recent Pride Dinner event. </p>...

Recent guests

Recent guests on Open Journal. Study who booked and why before you pitch.

D

Dr. Anna Marie

Doctor of Traditional Naturopathy, Brain Health Expert, SmileMakerCoach

A

Anna Marie

SmileMakerCoach

A

Alex

bluffingballet

F

Fiona

Brand Champions

Best industries to pitch Open Journal for

PitchCentric classifies Open Journal under these industries. Guests from them are the closest fit, and each links to the best podcasts in that industry.

Similar Podcasts

Shows with the most semantically similar episode content. Pitch one, pitch all; producers cluster.

Podcasts like Open Journal

Is this podcast yours and you'd like to remove or correct details? Request removal or email privacy@pitchcentric.com.

Questions about the free trial? See the pricing FAQ