Gen Z's Digital Decalogue: Recent Episodes
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What have you noticed about the way social media shapes your identity? Has it affected your mental health? How do these algorithms work and do they also affect Big Tech? These are some of the questions we ask on this podcast. We center on digital wellness, ethical technology, and what the LookUp community is doing about it. Hosted by Shivani Murugapiran, and co-hosted by certified digital wellness educator, Kait Kovach.
TW: Some topics briefly cover eating disorders mid episode. We take a deep dive with Drishti as we hear more on her background and her involvement with Impact Playground who is an innovator team for LUIC ‘23. Impact Playground aims to develop personalized and comprehensive social-justice education that empowers and equips youth to pursue diverse pathways to social impact. This team wants to support diverse pathways to advocacy by building a comprehensive impact-infrastructure - that includes access to mentorship, sponsorship through social-impact orgs, resources to build solutions, and skills to pursue careers.Connect with Drishti:Her website: http://drishtividyarthi.comHer linkedin: linkedin.com/drishtividyarthiHer Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mannmuktiLike what you’re hearing? Donate!
~Trigger Warning~ This episode covers Eating Disorders.
On today’s episode, we connect with Alekhya Bhat who is seeking to provide support to those who suffer with Eating Disorders by providing solutions to improve help and resources to those who struggle. These solutions are validated and also come from someone who has experience getting through an eating disorder. Alekhya shares her personal story with us. Her ability to be vulnerable while offering solutions plus a safe space through Amealiore to those who struggle with eating disorders is bold, supportive, and powerful. If you need help with an eating disorder or know someone who needs help, NEDA & BetterHelp are great places to start. To get involved on a government level connect with the EDC.
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This episode features Ananya Roy, the team leader for Niyamat, another one of our innovator teams for this year’s 2023 innovation challenge. Her and her team bring a fresh take on practicing digital wellness. Niyamat is all about community, connecting IRL, educating and engaging in digital wellness practices. Niyamat is a 21-day digital wellness challenge comprising activities involving art, music and storytelling that empowers young people to regulate their use of digital media in healthy and productive ways. They have recently published a book “Bedtime Stories for Anxious Adults.” When looking at Niyamat and all they’ve accomplished, it’s easy to see that intentionality, love, and tapping into your inner child are the core practices. Connect:AnanyaNiyamat’s LinkedInNiyamat’s IGNiyamat’s DiscordBook “Bedtime Stories for Anxious Adults” Julian SarafianLike what you’re hearing? Donate!
This episode features another one of LookUp's innovators for the 2023 cohort. Humanitarian leader, Surayya Walters, asks the big questions for Gen Z's mental health and spirituality. She is a firm believer that spiritual health is a vital aspect of mental health. Listen in to hear more about Still Knowing, the platform she has created for Gen Z where they can gather to discover their faith, learn faith-based mental health practices, and interact with educational and community resources to support them in their journey towards blending spiritual and emotional wellness. Connect with Surayya on LinkedIn, Twitter, and IG. More information on Still Knowing can be found here and here.
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This episode features a spotlight on Luke Emano, one of LookUp's 14 Innovators. Luke is working on Timely, a skill-sharing platform that connects users locally based on mutual skills, hobbies, or activities and helps coordinate a time to do them together. The goal is to briefly connect online to disconnect in real life and enjoy the present with someone. The beta is coming soon and you don’t want to miss it!
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Welcome to Season 2!! In today's episode, we hear from co-author, Keegan Lee. Keegan shares her thoughts on social media, interpersonal relationships, and how the digital well-being movement has helped her to cultivate awareness within herself and her relationships. Hear more about her story today and why she set out to co-author 60 Days of Disconnect with Dr. Bilal Ghandour. This book gives a psychological and personal perspective into the digital world.
In today's episode, we hear from co-author, Keegan Lee. Keegan shares her thoughts on social media, interpersonal relationships, and how the digital well-being movement has helped her to cultivate awareness within herself and her relationships. Hear more about her story today and why she set out to co-author 60 Days of Disconnect with Dr. Bilal Ghandour. This book gives a psychological and personal perspective into the digital world.
Gen Z Digital Decalogue host, Shivani Murugapiran, interviews Larissa May. Larz is a grassroots community pioneer who was named Business Insiders Rising Star. She is the executive director and founder of #Halfthestory who also founded the Global Day of Unplugging. Larz harnesses the power of bringing together the masses to find, solve, and soothe the issues of young people living in a digital world. Audience members asked questions during this live recording at the 2022 Y4Y summit. (Kait jumped in when there were a few network glitches.)
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Joining us in today's episode is Morgan Helfand, a speaker from this years Summit. Morgan advocates for social media use because for her its most important aspect is that it bonds social capital. Morgan is also a 2022 LookUp Innovator who is creating Safe with We. (This link will be live in September when they officially launch). You can listen to Morgan’s podcast Media in the Middle here.
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*This episode is guest hosted by Kait Kovach.
Joining us in today's episode is Anastasia Vlasova, a mental health activist and host of the podcast and documentary film Our Turn to Talk. She truly lives IRL...meaning she doesn’t use social media and impressively doesn’t experience FOMO. Listen in for more and catch some fun sneak peaks about Y4Y 2022 and other upcoming projects! You can watch more of Anastasia’s backstory here and further support her at the Scout Film Festival in Boston, Massachusetts.
*She is interviewed by temporary guest host, Kait Kovach from LookUp.
Joining us on this episode is Chloe Mshana - the Founder of Mentality Masterpiece (@mentalitymasterpiece on IG), the Co-Project Director of Detester Magazine, and the Advocacy Branch intern at LookUp. In this episode we hear about Chloe's previous work and her current work including speaking at the Youth 4 Youth Summit. [Fun fact about Chloe: She is an ENFJ if you're interested in the MBTI personality test!]
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Joining us on this episode is Kevin Sun - a computer science student at USC and an advocate for reshaping STEM education. Today, we will discuss the humanizing of innovation and education, using storytelling to shift the way people learn and think.
Joining us on this episode is Leylah Murad - the Founder of Colorfully Conscious. Today, we will discuss the importance of authenticity and emotional well-being for youth within the digital ecosystem and provide practical solutions to be more mindful.
Joining us on this episode is Kevin Sun - a computer science student at USC and an advocate for reshaping STEM education. Today, we will discuss the humanizing of innovation and education, using storytelling to shift the way people learn and think.
Joining us on this episode is Aliza Kopans - the Co-Founder of Tech(nically) Politics. Today, we will break down the power of youth advocacy and political engagement, the role of organizations like LOGOFF Tech(nically) Politics, and the rapid growth of legislative reform.
Joining us on this episode is Macy Lee - the Founder and Director of Talang Dalisay & My State of Mind. Today, we will break down the importance of Mental Health awareness in our generation and discuss the role that social media plays in this issue.
Join us in a special episode and live discussion with mental health advocate and TikToker Kalista Dwyer!
Featuring Adam Novak, the President and Co-Founder of Shift SC. Today, we will explore this student-led platform at USC for human-centered and socially responsible technology and discuss the importance of digital wellbeing, ethical technologies, and innovation.
Joining us on this episode is Rijul Arora - a predominant public speaker, changemaker, and activist in spreading awareness in the digital well-being movement. Today, we will break down the phenomenon of "digital wellness" and discuss how you can take steps to build healthier relationships with your devices.
Introducing Abhiram Pulavarthi, founder of LucidTech and member of LookUp's Youth Leadership Council. Join us in discussing the all things metaverse - it's technological advancements, societal implications, and more!
Introducing Adin Helfand and Vinaya Sivakumar, the co-chairs of LookUp's Youth Leadership Council. Join us in discussing the implications of Marjorie Taylor Greene's ban on Twitter, ethical social media platforms, and the misinformation crisis.
An introduction to our explorative journey in digital wellness and ethical technology. Shout out to our affiliates: LookUp.live and LookUp's Youth Leadership Council.