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Episode 68 – Navigating the Stressors of News Media

Special Interview with Journalist Julie Rose from Top of Mind

In this episode of Midlife Crisis to a Centered Life Thriving, journalist Julie Rose shares her story of transitioning from a career in public radio to hosting a podcast that focuses on consuming news in a mindful and empowering way. She discusses the stressors of the news cycle and the impact it has on our mental health. Julie explains how she “cracked the code” on how we can better consume media and not feel burned out by it.

Julie emphasizes the importance of feeling calm, optimistic, surprised, empathetic, and empowered when consuming news. The episode explores the importance of mindful news consumption and the impact it can have on our understanding of different perspectives. It emphasizes the value of seeking out diverse viewpoints and engaging in deeper, more meaningful conversations. Julie shares with us why we need to be mindful of the media we consume and to approach with the goal of understanding and connection. She also explores the value of reading news articles that we actively disagree with to broaden our perspectives.

In this conversation, Julie Rose and Dr. Natalie discuss the importance of mindfulness and empathy in navigating uncomfortable conversations and conflicts. Julie shares strategies for having difficult conversations, including asking permission, establishing clear intentions, and focusing on asking questions and understanding the other person’s perspective. Julie also mentions her new upcoming podcast ‘Uncomfy’, where she will share stories of sticking with uncomfortable moments.

Takeaways

• Limit social media news consumption to avoid passive consumption and biased algorithms.
• Seek out balanced perspectives and human stories to understand different experiences and avoid polarization.
• Focus on feeling calm, optimistic, surprised, empathetic, and empowered when consuming news.
• Engage in mindful news consumption by being intentional about what and how much news to consume.
• Seek out local news sources for a less polarizing and more empathetic perspective.
• Choose one topic of interest and go deep rather than staying broad and shallow.
• Read entire news articles to gain a deeper understanding and challenge our own biases.
• Use news consumption as a way to prepare for engaging in conversations with others and bridging polarization.
• Read news articles that we actively disagree with to broaden our perspectives

For more about Julie Rose and her podcasts, check her out here:

Website: https://www.byuradio.org/top-of-mind

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopofMindpod/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topofmindpod/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC3-bKN_A_VjwUDKDEKJJ1Xg

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