A New Media Diet

Description

In this conversation, Nora and Paul discuss the impact of media consumption on our mental well-being and offer alternative movies, TV shows, books, and social media accounts that promote beauty, hope, and connection. They highlight the importance of being intentional about what we consume and how it affects our brains. The conversation covers TV shows such as Ted Lasso, Taskmaster, Loot, and Love on the Spectrum. In this part of the conversation, Paul and Nora discuss their favorite TV shows, books, and movies. They recommend shows like Love on the Spectrum, Old People's Home for Teenagers, Home, The Repair Shop, and Glow. For books, they suggest The Creative Act, Man's Search for Meaning, Atomic Habits, Mysticism, and The Untethered Soul. They also discuss the themes and messages of these recommendations, such as the importance of love, connection, and personal growth. In this conversation, Paul and Nora share their recommendations for movies, YouTube channels, and podcasts. They discuss films like Cinema Paradiso, Lost in Translation, 12 Angry Men, and St. Vincent. They also recommend YouTube channels such as Bobby Fingers, Mr. Patina, and After School. In terms of podcasts, they suggest listening to No Such Thing As A Fish, Dare to Lead, and Rick Rubin's podcast. They also mention the benefits of listening to solfeggio frequencies for sleep and meditation. Overall, their media diet recommendations provide entertainment, knowledge, and inspiration.

Takeaways

Be intentional about what you consume in the media to protect your mental well-being.
Seek out alternative movies, TV shows, books, and social media accounts that promote beauty, hope, and connection.
Consider the impact of media on your brain and choose content that aligns with the way you want to feel.
Look for shows that offer a different version of masculinity and promote kindness and inclusivity. Movies like Cinema Paradiso, Lost in Translation, 12 Angry Men, and St. Vincent offer compelling storytelling and emotional depth.
YouTube channels such as Bobby Fingers, Mr. Patina, and After School provide entertaining and informative content.
Podcasts like No Such Thing As A Fish, Dare to Lead, and Rick Rubin's podcast offer engaging discussions and insights from experts.
Listening to solfeggio frequencies can enhance sleep and meditation experiences.

TV Shows
Ted Lasso
Welcome to Wrexham
Taskmaster
Loot
Great Pottery Throwdown
Love on the Spectrum
Old People's Home for Teenagers
Home

Books
The Creative Act- Rick Rubin
Tao Te Ching- Lao Tzu
Mans Search for Meaning- Viktor Frankl
When Things Fall Apart- Pema Chodron
Mysticism- Evelyn Underhill
Atomic Habits- James Clear
The Untethered Soul- Michael Singer

Movies
Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
Cinema Paradiso
Lost in Translation
12 Angry Men
St. Vincent
Meet John Doe
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

YouTube
Bobby Fingers
Mr. Patina
After Skool
Jay Shetty
Big Think

Podcasts
No Such Thing As A Fish
Dare to Lead
Ephemeral
Tetragrammaton
DharmaSeed.org

Chapters