Storytelling For Social Impact E5: 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.

• The Week UK | All you need to know about everything that matters - Slow news weekly
• The Conversation UK is your most reliable trusted news. Written by academics. - Great source of news with a bit more depth
• Why Slow Journalism Matters | Delayed Gratification - Check out this site for slow journalism
• Balanced News site with views from all sides - Balanced News site with views from all sides
• Master Your Media, Master Your Mind | Online Course for Mental Health - Check out Jodie's latest course