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Open Mic, Open Mind

by Open Mic Productions

Hosted by Aidan and Evie, this podcast dives deep into the often-avoided world of mental health. With raw honesty, emotional depth, and a touch of humour, each episode tackles the real issues behind the stigma: anxiety, depression, identity, masculinity, and the everyday pressures of growing up in today’s world.Each week, we sit down with special guests for open, unfiltered conversations meant to help you feel seen, heard, and less alone. Whether you're on your own journey or trying to better understand someone else’s, this podcast is here to remind you that it’s okay not to be okay.

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Episodes

  1. 10) Aidan- Embracing Me: Neurodiversity, Identity and the Road to Acceptance

    Iris is putting Aidan in the hot seat for our season finale. Aidan (he/him) has faced self-harm, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and the challenge of finding peace with his sexual identity and autism diagnosis. Growing up, silence often felt like the only option, especially when school, peers, and...

  2. Aidan's Mic'd Minute

    This week's episode puts Aidan in the hot seat. Iris hosts as Aidan is interviewed. Here is Aidan's Mic'd Minute - the full episode is out this Monday at Midnight.

  3. 9) Iris- Perfect on Paper: When School Pressure Cracks the Person

    Iris (she/they) has just completed Year Eleven, dealing with pressure, deadlines, and overwhelming expectations. As well as finding her identity, she found herself juggling ambition and an emotional toll that became too heavy to ignore. In this honest episode, Aidan sits down with Iris to talk...

  4. Iris' Mic'd Minute

    Here is Iris' Mic'd Minute - the full episode is out this Monday at Midnight.

  5. 8) Scott- Fatherhood: The Things We Didn’t Say

    Scott (he/him) grew up in a very different generation, where talking about emotions was not always encouraged. As a father, he has carried the weight of expectations and responsibility, often feeling the pressure of being the one to hold it all together. While connection through conversation did...

  6. Scott's Mic'd Minute

    Here is Scott's Mic'd Minute - the full episode is out this Monday at Midnight.

  7. 7) Millie- The Year I Sat Still: When Dreams Are Put on Pause

    Millie (she/her) has always had a passion for musical theatre and performance, but her journey took a turn when surgery on her leg set her back in training. While her classmates continued on, she was forced to face recovery, patience, and the emotional challenge of watching her dreams feel just…

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  8. Millie's Mic'd Minute

    Here is Millie's Mic'd Minute - the full episode is out this Monday at Midnight.

  9. 6) Ace- Rising Strong: Transition, Mental Health, and Finding Joy

    Ace (they/them) is a proud member of the non-binary community, and over the last year, since their hospitalisation, their healing journey has begun. In this deeply honest episode, Aidan is joined by Ace, a vibrant and charismatic guest whose mental health journey has been anything but easy. From...

  10. Ace's Mic'd Minute

    Here is Ace's Mic'd Minute - the full episode is out this Monday at Midnight.

  11. 5) Louis- Quiet Strength: Faith, Identity, and Finding Calm Amid the Storm

    Louis (he/him) has found peace and stability in his faith, but expressing his emotions has never come easily. Reserved by nature, he has often struggled to be open in a world that constantly demands vulnerability. His journey shows what it means to find grounding in spirituality while still...

  12. Louis' Mic'd Minute

    Here is Louis' Mic'd Minute - the full episode is out this Monday at Midnight.

  13. 4) Sophie- In This Mind: Body Image, Belonging and Being Enough

    Sophie (she/her) has faced her share of struggles but continues to show resilience, care and strength. Growing up, she carried the weight of expectations while also navigating challenges around her mental health that often left her questioning where she fit in. In this honest episode, Aidan sits...

  14. Sophie's Mic'd Minute

    Here is Sophie's Mic'd Minute - the full episode is out this Monday at Midnight.

  15. 3) Rox- In This Body: The Fight to Feel Real

    Rox (he/him) has faced body dysphoria and depression, all while trying to navigate the challenges of being a transgender man in a society where acceptance is not always guaranteed. His story is not just about personal struggles but also about the wider pressures of transphobic laws, healthcare...

  16. Rox's Mic'd Minute

    Here is Rox's Mic'd Minute - the full episode is out this Monday at Midnight.

  17. 2) Hannah- Laughing Through It: Hiding Hurt Behind the Punchlines

    Hannah (she/her) has faced depression, self-harm, eating struggles, and the ongoing challenge of living with low mood. Recently, she received an ASD diagnosis, which brought both clarity and confusion, forcing her to reflect on how she sees herself and the world around her. Despite her own…

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  18. Hannah's Mic'd Minute

    Here is Hannah's Mic'd Minute - the full episode is out this Monday at Midnight.

  19. 1) Elliot- Breaking Free: Style, Struggles, and the Power of Forgiveness

    Elliot (he/they) is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community as they are non-binary and known for their vibrant personality, which are important parts of their identity. Aidan sits down with Elliot, whose journey through identity, substance struggles, self-harm, and depression is both raw and...

  20. Elliot's Mic'd Minute

    For our first episode, we have created a teaser episode format called our 'Mic'd Minute'. Here is Elliot's Mic'd Minute- full episode out this Monday at Midnight.

  21. Open Mic, Open Mind: The Intro

    Breaking the silence, one conversation at a time. Hosted by Georgie and Evie, this podcast dives deep into the often-avoided world of mental health. With raw honesty, emotional depth, and a touch of humour, each episode tackles the real issues behind the stigma: anxiety, depression, identity,...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hosted by Aidan and Evie, this podcast dives deep into the often-avoided world of mental health. With raw honesty, emotional depth, and a touch of humour, each episode tackles the real issues behind the stigma: anxiety, depression, identity, masculinity, and the everyday pressures of growing up in today’s world.Each week, we sit down with special guests for open, unfiltered conversations meant to help you feel seen, heard, and less alone. Whether you're on your own journey or trying to better understand someone else’s, this podcast is here to remind you that it’s okay not to be okay.

HOSTED BY

Open Mic Productions

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How many episodes does Open Mic, Open Mind have?

Open Mic, Open Mind currently has 21 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Open Mic, Open Mind about?

Hosted by Aidan and Evie, this podcast dives deep into the often-avoided world of mental health. With raw honesty, emotional depth, and a touch of humour, each episode tackles the real issues behind the stigma: anxiety, depression, identity, masculinity, and the everyday pressures of growing up in...

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