Season 5, Episode 4: Starving for hope (with guest Jodie Jackson)

Dahlia is joined by Jodie Jackson, and she has a revolutionary suggestion: a digital diet. We all know that excessive news consumption can be a doom loop of stress and overwhelm. But what if we could change that? Jodie's approach is about moderation and seeking out solutions journalism. She believes that by consciously choosing what we consume, we can find hope, focus on the good, and move from feeling stressed to well-dressed. Join Dahlia in this episode as she explores digital detox, mindful media consumption, and the power of solutions journalism to create a more positive and empowering online experience. Listen to the end to hear a very personal reflection on the feelings that the news can brin when you fixate too much on specific stories, how our brain tries to keep us 'safe' and how to gain some perspective amidst the noise. Jodie Jackson is a leading expert in the impact of news on mental health. As the founder of the News Literacy Lab, she uses the science of wellbeing and the principles of positive psychology to help people navigate the news to not only make better sense of the world, but to feel more empowered to act within it too. Her popular book, "You Are What You Read: Why Changing Your Media Diet Can Change the World," and the kids' book, "Little Ruffle and The World Beyond," show how we can engage constructively with problems and chart a positive path forward. With a Master's in Positive Psychology, Jodie's a key player in the Constructive Journalism movement, spreading wisdom worldwide through workshops, talks, and innovative education programs. Topics include: digital diet solutions journalism mindful media doomscrolling wellbeing stress management digital detox mental health hope optimism