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Open Journal

Hosted by Mike Douglas · society · EN

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About this Podcast:

Mike's Open Journal started out exclusively as a mental health blog. Now it includes my own lifestyle posts and podcast. This includes the topics of health, fitness and exercise, sex and dating, local events and reviews. I am delighted to be sharing more of my thoughts and experiences with you all.

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Contact path

Verified email

Booking probability

45%

Guest openness

Selective

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80/100
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Questions about Open Journal

What is Open Journal about?

Mike's Open Journal started out exclusively as a mental health blog. Now it includes my own lifestyle posts and podcast. This includes the topics of health, fitness and exercise, sex and dating, local events and reviews. I am delighted to be sharing more of my thoughts and experiences with you all.

Who hosts Open Journal?

Open Journal is hosted by Mike Douglas. The show has published 333 episodes to date.

What has Open Journal covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Ep316 Smile Making with Anna Marie" (11 August 2026, 46 minutes), "Ep315 Empowered Speaking with Lawrence" (14 July 2026, 40 minutes), and "Ep314 Getting Started Again with Mike" (8 June 2026, 10 minutes).

How often does Open Journal publish?

Open Journal publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 333 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Open Journal?

Booking probability for Open Journal is 45%, 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.

About the host

Mike Douglas hosts Open Journal, a society podcast with 333 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • 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...

  • Apr 13, 20268 min

    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 will...

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  • Mar 18, 202553 min

    In this episode Adam joins us to talk about philosophical approaches to recovery, happiness, advocacy and open conversations through community projects. Guest: Adam Website: theanxietyunpluggedproject.wordpress.com |...

  • Mar 4, 202544 min

    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. Guest: Bruce Website...

  • Feb 18, 202545 min

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

  • Feb 4, 20259 min

    An intro to Time to Talk Day and the Podcast returning for 2025. Host: Mike Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mike_Douglas_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mike_Douglas_ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | The Podcast...

  • Dec 11, 202417 min

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

  • Nov 27, 202446 min

    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 min

    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. Guest: Fiona Website...

  • Oct 30, 202428 min

    In this episode we share and celebrate the 2024 Mental Health Blog Awards Ceremony. Mental Health Blog Awards Website: MHBlogAwards.com | Instagram: @MHBlogAwards | Threads: @MHBlogAwards | Facebook: @MHBlogAwards |...

  • Oct 16, 202440 min

    In this episode Alice rejoins us to discuss autumn to winter wellbeing, time and energy maintenance and wellbeing routines. Guest: Alice Instagram: ⁠@Alice_Dartnell⁠ | Website: ⁠alicedartnell.com⁠ Host: Mike Instagram...

  • Oct 1, 20241h 8m

    In this episode Olly updates us on all things Dream Team Portsmouth and potential activities for 2025 and Portsmouth Comic Con. Guest: Olly Instagram: @DreamTeamPortsmouth ⁠ | Facebook: @ ⁠DreamTeamPortsmouth Host: Mike...

  • Sep 17, 202437 min

    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. Host: Mike Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mike_Douglas_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |...

  • Sep 3, 202443 min

    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. Guest...

  • Aug 20, 20241h 3m

    In this episode Bianca shares her lived experiences and expertise. We talk trauma and impact, events and conversations. Mindset Maintenance : Instagram: ⁠@Mindset_Maintenance⁠ | Website: ⁠mindset-maintenance.co.uk⁠ ⁠⁠⁠...

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