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    MOOD SWINGS: A 365ABERDEEN PODCAST

    A podcast focusing on different experiences with anxiety, depression and other aspects of mental health.
    enNathan Brown100 Episodes

    Episodes (100)

    MOOD SWINGS IN ISOLATION 6 w/ MOLLY MCLACHLAN

    MOOD SWINGS IN ISOLATION 6 w/ MOLLY MCLACHLAN

    Hello! Welcome to the 6th isolation episode with poet and MOOD SWINGS favourite MOLLY MCLACHLAN. We cover everything from Peep Show to speaking about the current coronavirus pandemic and a whole load in between. There also a couple of 'apocalypse poems' from Molly in there too! Enjoy!

    Molly on Instagram: mollymidden

    Molly on Twitter: mollynotm0lly

    Molly on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mollymidden

    MOOD SWINGS IN ISOLATION 5 w/ DARYL RANKIN

    MOOD SWINGS IN ISOLATION 5 w/ DARYL RANKIN

    I speak to my old buddy DARYL RANKIN all about how isolation is going, how lockdown is kind of like a regression to childhood, speculate on what may happen with Scottish football and Daryl talks about his football team and the charity work they do and how they are staying motivated and in touch throughout lockdown. We also provide details of the 10k curry challenge. Thanks Daryl!

    www.facebook.com/glasgowontheball

    Daryl on Instagram: darylr123

    MOOD SWINGS IN ISOLATION 4 w/ SPENCER BROWN

    MOOD SWINGS IN ISOLATION 4 w/ SPENCER BROWN

    Hello! It's the final podcast of the week from us and our guest is WBC European champion and one of the UK's top Muay Thai fighters SPENCER BROWN. I caught up with Spencer about his time in Bangkok, the decision to return to Scotland, the concussion issues he has experienced, his plans for the future as well as discussing current events with coronavirus. Thanks Spencer!

    Spencer on Instagram: spencer_yokkao

    MOOD SWINGS IN ISOLATION 3 w/ MICHAEL DART

    MOOD SWINGS IN ISOLATION 3 w/ MICHAEL DART

    In this third lockdown episode conducted over Skype, I caught up with MICHAEL DART and talked about his work on Scottish football TV show 'A View from the Terrace', speculated on what may happen with football on a wider scale and discussed lockdown life and coronavirus. Thanks Michael!

    Michael on Instagram: dart40

    AVFTT on Instagram: aviewfromtheterracegram

    MOOD SWINGS IN ISOLATION 2 w/ NICOLA HARKINS

    MOOD SWINGS IN ISOLATION 2 w/ NICOLA HARKINS

    Hello. My second isolation podcast saw me speaking to NICOLA HARKINS of Body Kinect. We discussed the current goings on with Coronavirus, how we are finding lockdown and social distancing, red wine and share a laugh at interjections from Nicola's husband Colin. Thanks Nicola! 

    Body Kinect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bodykinect 

    Body Kinect on Instagram: body_kinect 

    www.bodykinect.co.uk 


    MOOD SWINGS IN ISOLATION 1

    MOOD SWINGS IN ISOLATION 1

    Hello! A very quick update where I forgot all the things I was supposed to say, quickly discuss what's going on in the world and review some of the mental health advice kicking about for how we all cope with Covid-19. Suggest any form of content you would like for me to get out. Send in audio clips. Talk to me about how your mental health is going during lockdown. Stay inside and take care x

    Get in touch at 365aberdeen@gmail.com or moodswingsabz on instagram/twitter. 

    EPISODE 91 w/ GAVIN BAXTER (AUDIOKICKS)

    EPISODE 91 w/ GAVIN BAXTER (AUDIOKICKS)

    Hello! Welcome to EPISODE 91 of MOOD SWINGS. This week my guest is local musician GAVIN BAXTER, who plays guitar and synth for Aberdeen band AUDIOKICKS. As well as discussing the band's plans for the coming year we talked about therapy, The Twilight Sad, sertraline, loss, life and much more. 

    Gav on instagram: therogue87

    Audiokicks on instagram: audiokicksband 

    Audiokicks on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audiokicks 

    Music: audiokicks.bandcamp.com 

    Please note this podcast contains conversation on the topics of suicide, suicidal thoughts and self harm.


    EPISODE 90 w/ ARIZONA MERCEDES BRODIE

    EPISODE 90 w/ ARIZONA MERCEDES BRODIE

    Hello! After six months off, we're back! In this episode I spoke to artist, poet, self defence instructor and the only female jiu jitsu black belt currently active in Scotland, ARIZONA MERCEDES BRODIE. In this episode we discuss jiu jitsu, meditation, talk therapy, forgiving yourself, 'Foxcatcher' and much more. I really enjoyed recording this episode and so happy to have such a great conversation to kick us back off. 

    Arizona on Instagram: dangerzona
    Art insta: arizona_muscaria 

    Arizona runs her self defence classes on Thursday evening's 1830-1930 at the Ferryhill Community Centre, Aberdeen. 

    EPISODE 89 w/ SARAH ANDERSON

    EPISODE 89 w/ SARAH ANDERSON

    Hello. EPISODE 89 is with SARAH ANDERSON, who runs a body positivity and mental health awareness Instagram account highlighting her struggles with Crohn's disease. In this episode we discuss how it's not always easy to practise what you preach, living with a chronic illness, the Franco brothers, mental health, the Lazy River, emo music and I tell a horrific poop story. Thanks Sarah!

    Keep up with Sarah:

    Instagram: sayjaya 

    EPISODE 88 w/ STEPHEN MEIKLE + PETE SCOTT (PART 2)

    EPISODE 88 w/ STEPHEN MEIKLE + PETE SCOTT (PART 2)

    Welcome to part 2 of this week's episode with STEPHEN MEIKLE and PETE SCOTT. In this second part we talk more about muay thai before Stevie tells us about the benefits he has reaped from training and about some of his most memorable fights from Thailand. There is also a through amount of tipsy piss taking throughout. Enjoy!

    Keep up with the guys: 

    Stephen on Instagram: stephenmeikle1 

    Pete on Instagram: hurricanepedro 


    EPISODE 88 w/ STEPHEN MEIKLE + PETE SCOTT

    EPISODE 88 w/ STEPHEN MEIKLE + PETE SCOTT

    MOOD SWINGS episode 88 see's me chatting to Muay Thai fighter, referee and judge STEPHEN MEIKLE, with the return of PETE SCOTT too. In this first part we talk about how Stevie got started in Muay Thai, how mentality can effect performance in the ring and how thai boxing has changed over the years in Scotland and the UK. Part 2 to follow. 

    Keep up with the lads:

    Stephen on Instagram: stephenmeikle1

    Pete on Instagram: hurricanepedro 

    EPISODE 87 w/ NICOLA HARKINS

    EPISODE 87 w/ NICOLA HARKINS

    Hello! This week's episode is our first with a guest in a little while and we're kicking back off with a great chat with NICOLA HARKINS of Body Kinect. Nicola works as a massage therapist and is one of my favourite people to speak to about mental health. In this episode we cover sound proofing, Nicola's love of actions films, some of the treatment's Body Kinect offers, holiday stories and Nicola tells how it was she came to be so in touch with the spiritual and emotional sides of life. I already can't wait to have Nicola back on! 

    Keep up with Body Kinect and Nicola: 

    Instagram: body_kinect 

    Body Kinect on Facebook

    Body Kinect Website

    EPISODE 84: EXPLAIN BANGKOK (PART 1)

    EPISODE 84: EXPLAIN BANGKOK (PART 1)

    Hello. It's another one of those pesky solo podcasts where you just have to listen to me ramble on. This time however, I did have something to speak about. Have a listen if you want to hear about my pre holiday anxiety, the mental and physical struggle of training in Thailand, throwing up at the breakfast table and more. I even answer a few listener questions at the end and will be taking more for part 2. Thanks guys! 

    EPISODE 83 w/ SPENCER BROWN (PART 1)

    EPISODE 83 w/ SPENCER BROWN (PART 1)

    Hello! After a short break, MOOD SWINGS is back for another set of episodes and we're kicking off with a massive two parter with Muay Thai WBC European Champion and Yokkao sponsored fighter SPENCER BROWN. We talked about growing up in Irvine and how he came to start Muay Thai, the challenges of moving to Thailand to pursue the sport, the importance of keeping an eye on yourself, diet, having an addictive personality and much more. Part 2 to follow! 

    Keep up with Spencer: 

    Instagram: spencer_yokkao

    EPISODE 82: MSMC - 'mid90s' w/ TAM

    EPISODE 82: MSMC - 'mid90s' w/ TAM

    Hello and welcome to a MOOD SWINGS MOVIE CLUB edition of the podcast. This week I am joined by the musician behind the MOOD SWINGS theme tune and my good friend TAM. Full of beer and curry, we discuss the mental health aspects of 'mid90s', Johah Hill's directorial debut about a gang of teenage skateboarders in LA as well as the finer points of the curry and lager we had just consumed. Thanks Tam! 

    Keep up with Tam: 

    Twitter/Instagram: @tamarionette 

    Erskine Lynas

    Please note this podcast contains conversation around the topic of self harm. 

    EPISODE 81 w/ KATIE SUTHERLAND

    EPISODE 81 w/ KATIE SUTHERLAND

    My guest for episode 81 of MOOD SWINGS is personal trainer and body builder KATIE SUTHERLAND. We talked all about fitness, wellbeing, the positive effects exercise can have on mental health, Pepsi Max v Coke Zero, anxiety and about Katie's upcoming bodybuilding show. She will be back on later in the year to discuss the process and how the show went!

    Keep up with Katie: 

    Facebook

    Instagram: katie_r_sutherland 

    EPISODE 80 w/ EUAN DAVIDSON (TAKE 2)

    EPISODE 80 w/ EUAN DAVIDSON (TAKE 2)

    This week's episode is another anniversary special! This week I caught up with the very first person I interviewed for the MOOD SWINGS podcast, my good pal EUAN DAVIDSON. In this episode we talked all about childhood and growing up, with particular reference to both Jurassic Park and Limp Bizkit before moving on to all things mental health. Thanks Euan! 

    Keep up with Euan: 

    Instagram: colossalmoron 

    Twitter: @tweeteuan