
Episode #5
How to read the news
The news is designed to keep us informed. But is it helping us make better decisions? Media researcher Jodie Jackson and Positive News editor Tom Pattinson join host Dr Tom Mathar to explore how the stories we consume shape the way we see the world, our future and our finances. In this episode of season four, we look at why bad news grabs our attention, how to avoid doomscrolling without becoming uninformed, and why a healthier media diet could help us make better long-term decisions. Considerations Please note the views expressed by contributors to this podcast are their own and should not be taken as advice. If you need advice, please speak to a financial adviser. Want to know more? Subscribe to The Money:Mindshift podcast on Spotify and Apple, or visit Aegon's Money:Mindshift hub for handy articles, tools and resources. Want to talk about how money makes you feel, but not sure where to start? Check out our money conversation starters guide – full of useful prompts about how to begin that conversation (with both yourself, and others). You can also follow Aegon UK on LinkedIn to stay tuned for all things Money:Mindshift. Or leave us a comment, and we’ll get back to you! Get to know Dr Tom Dr Thomas Mathar (or Dr Tom for short) is an author, podcaster, and financial wellbeing speaker. You can follow Dr Tom on LinkedIn . And a huge thank you to our guests, Jodie Jackson and Tom Pattinson Jodie Jackson is an author, TEDx speaker and media researcher. Through her work on media literacy and neuroconditioning, she helps people understand how the information they consume shapes their lives. Follow Jodie on LinkedIn , or visit her website jodiejackson.com . Tom Pattinson is the editor of Positive News , a media platform dedicated to reporting progress, possibility and solutions. His work focuses on telling stories that inspire action and help people see the opportunities as well as the challenges facing the world.

