51. Breaking the News Cycle: Mindful Media Habits for a Better World with Julie Rose & All the Things✨

In this timely episode, I am grateful to introduce to you Julie Rose, a veteran journalist with a diverse background and a story with an interesting twist. Julie recounts her evolution from burnout caused by divisive news reporting to creating her shows 'Top of Mind' and 'Uncomfy,' which focus on complexity and nuance in journalism. The episode explores the importance of mindful media consumption, recognizing media biases, and embracing empathy and critical thinking. Listeners are encouraged to thoroughly research news, consider diverse perspectives, and become informed voters, particularly focusing on local elections. Additionally, Julie's inspiring stories, such as Bobby Love's transformation, highlight the power of personal narratives in reshaping media consumption and fostering understanding in a polarized world. Please note: this episode was recorded in October 2024. There are links below to number of resources to help you become an informed and empowered voter. 01:51 Julie Rose's Journalism Journey 03:15 Burnout and Realization 05:15 Reinventing the Show 12:45 The First Podcast Episode 17:52 Navigating News Consumption 27:21 The Role of Simplicity in Journalism 28:17 Consumer Responsibility in Media Consumption 29:41 Strategies for Mindful News Consumption 34:05 The Uncomfy Podcast: Embracing Discomfort (listen to my episode on Uncomfy) 36:37 Navigating Political Bias and Empathy 42:46 Pop Culture and Faith: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives 51:01 Preparing for the Election: Focus on Local Issues 55:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Links:  The League of Women Voters: https://www.lwv.org/ AllSides: https://www.allsides.com/unbiased-balanced-news Ad Fontes Media (Bias Checker): https://adfontesmedia.com/ The Solutions Journalism Network: https://www.solutionsjournalism.org/  Vote411: https://www.vote411.org/ Ballotpedia: https://ballotpedia.org/Main_Page Connect with Julie! Top of Mind Podcast: https://www.byuradio.org/top-of-mind Uncomfy Podcast: https://www.byuradio.org/uncomfy Episode sponsored by:  Joy Enterprises, LLC & Michaela Birdyshaw @MyJoyCoach