Storytelling For Social Impact EP5: Master Your Media Transform Your Life with Jodie Jackson
In this episode of the Storytelling for Social Impact podcast, your host Ravinol Chambers dives deep with Jodie Jackson, author and founder of the News Literacy Lab, on how to navigate the overwhelming digital media landscape.
They discuss avoiding common pitfalls in storytelling, the impact of media on mental health, and practical strategies for managing one's media diet.
Jodie shares insights on the importance of balancing negative news with positive, solution-focused journalism, and introduces her course 'Master Your Media, Master Your Mind'.
The discussion emphasizes the need for awareness, the benefits of slow journalism, and the significance of choosing and curating media content that empowers rather than drains the audience.
The importance of understanding biases and maintaining humility in knowledge is highlighted, aiming to help listeners take control of their media consumption for improved well-being.
00:00 Welcome to Storytelling for Social Impact
00:46 Introducing Jodie Jackson
01:35 The Impact of News on Mental Health
03:05 Understanding the Negativity Bias
05:20 The Power of Solutions Journalism
09:17 Challenges in Journalism and Audience Engagement
24:36 Hope as a Tool for Storytelling
29:44 Practical Tips for Media Consumption
32:05 Positive Storytelling in Media
32:35 Sponsor Message: Be Inspired Films
34:06 Balancing Media Consumption
35:22 Master Your Media, Master Your Mind
36:37 The Impact of Media on Wellbeing
39:24 Practical Tips for Managing Media Diet
48:57 The Concept of Slow News
54:14 Navigating Media Bias and Perspectives
58:26 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
Jodie Jackson
Jodie's Website
@masteryourmind_withjodie on Instagram
Jodie Jackson is an impactful author, international speaker and an innovator in the world of media literacy. Her powerful book, "You Are What You Read: Why Changing Your Media Diet Can Change the World" has contributed to a widespread movement towards a more constructive media.
As the founder of the News Literacy Lab, Jodie has spearheaded initiatives that build mental health into media literacy. Her programs, especially "Navigating News, Nurturing Hope," equip students with the tools to become reliably informed about the world as well as feel empowered to take action within it.
