MEDIA Decoded Decoded
Minds Rewired
Stop letting the algorithm push your buttons.
Learn to see the strings. Play your own game.
The news, your feed, the notifications — they're all designed to grab your fast brain before your slow brain can catch up. You can't opt out. But you can stop being the pawn.
I'm Dr. Stacy Griffin.
Former journalist. Neuroscientist. Media psychologist.
I've written the stories and studied the brain. I won't tell you to log off. I'll show you how to stay informed without losing your calm — because the goal isn't to disconnect. It's to play the game on your terms.
Why this matters now?
The media is a game. You’re already playing. The question is whether you know the rules.
Every day, headlines, feeds, and notifications shape what you pay attention to, what you feel, and what you believe. This isn’t conspiracy. It’s design. And once you see it, you can’t unsee it — but more importantly, you can respond differently.
This show doesn’t ask you to log off. It simply shows you what’s happening under the surface, then offers small, practical experiments to help you stay informed without feeling drained.
The Hook — How media speaks to your fast brain first. (No shame. Just awareness.)
The Pause — A quiet, repeatable practice that creates a gap between impulse and response.
- The Choice — How to use media in ways that support your attention, your relationships, and your nervous system.
You'll learn three things:
You're in the right place if you've ever felt:
Uneasy after checking the news but not sure why
Curious about how stories stick in your mind and won’t let go
- Ready to stop reacting and start choosing — without disconnecting from the world
The Brain & Media Brief
A short weekly email. One concrete experiment. No algorithms. No spam. Just tools to help you see media more clearly and respond calmly.
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