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Episode 294 | informed.now: Media Minimalism for Better Mental Health with Kira Shishkin
In today's episode of Psych Talk I speak with Kira Shishkin, founder and CEO of informed.now a news-by-text service without bias, clickbait, or ads. Kira discusses what informed.now is and the inspirations behind making this news-by-text service. We discuss the primary problems with the news media today and how sensationalist media headlines dysregulate us and trigger high emotions. Kira shares how news misinformation contribute to worsening mental health and wellbeing, as well as what news minimalism is and how does it benefit one's wellbeing. Kira discusses how informed.now solves the problems we see in mainstream news media today. Additionally, Kira shares tips for anyone who wants to minimize their news consumption but still stay informed. Information shared by guests on Psych Talk are reflective of their own values, perspectives, and life experiences. Psych Talk values platforming various perspectives and experiences even if those views are not necessarily reflective of Psych Talk’s values and perspectives. Connect with Kira & Informed.now IG: @kira.shishkin IG: @informed.now Website: www.informed.now LinkedIn: Kira Shishkin Download informed.now here 844-406-INFO Connect with Me: Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphd Follow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcast Follow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphd Follow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphd Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast Ways to Work With Me: Mind Over Matter LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass Be a guest on my podcast Resources: Anti-Racism Resources LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting Intro/Outro Music Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Music License
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