Jan Fran - Wars For Your Attention

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<p>In a world so divided by hate, how can we choose to show love?</p> <p>This week we are joined by journalist Jan Fran, who unpacks the horror of witnessing horror.</p> <p>💌Join 6,500+ people getting our takeaways and favourite moments from this episode in our weekly newsletter -&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/45NyQDy">http://bit.ly/45NyQDy</a></p> <p>Talking through her unravelling relationship with social media and the utter helplessness she feels watching atrocities cut into 30 second clips, Jan explores how becoming a mother cracked her open in ways she didn&rsquo;t know possible.</p> <p>Joining us in the Vulnerabilitea House to answer every question in the deck (kidding), Jan and Josh discuss the guilt of turning away, and the consequences of leaning in.</p> <p>And finally, Jan bonds with the Hugh, Ryan and Josh about the fundamental importance of deliberately creating community.</p> <p>Jan, you are remarkable.</p> <p>0:00 &ndash; Introducing Josh&rsquo;s housemate <br>8:42 &ndash; The art of being vulnerable <br>17:19 &ndash; I wish I could stop going on social media. <br>27:13 &ndash; Being cracked open <br>35:32 &ndash; Deliberately building community <br>46:39 &ndash; Anticipating the Comments <br>53:34 &ndash; Optimist by will</p> <p>If you&rsquo;d like to watch this full video on YouTube (and see Josh&rsquo;s Frant banner), follow this link - <a href="https://youtu.be/BRoyNdZEZD0">https://youtu.be/BRoyNdZEZD0</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>🫖Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode</p> <ul> <li>Dr Edna Lekgabe - New Baby &hellip; New Brain &hellip; Matrescence - (33:21) - <a href="https://bit.ly/48vQZb5">https://bit.ly/48vQZb5</a></li> <li>How (and Why) Ryan Dumped His iPhone - (20:50) - <a href="https://bit.ly/4tGRXKj">https://bit.ly/4tGRXKj</a></li> </ul> <p>💻Things to check out</p> <ul> <li>The Frant - <a href="https://bit.ly/4cSeFaO">https://bit.ly/4cSeFaO</a></li> <li>Ette Media - <a href="https://bit.ly/4t1OzIw">https://bit.ly/4t1OzIw</a></li> </ul> <p>🎧&nbsp;Things to listen to</p> <ul> <li>We Used To Be Journos - <a href="https://bit.ly/4dcAGT9">https://bit.ly/4dcAGT9</a></li> </ul> <p>📱Things to help you set social media boundaries</p> <ul> <li>One sec - <a href="https://bit.ly/4cEYMpF">https://bit.ly/4cEYMpF</a></li> <li>Brick - <a href="https://bit.ly/4vXSzfP">https://bit.ly/4vXSzfP</a></li> </ul> <p>🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, purchase here -&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz">http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel)&nbsp;<em>My Imperfect Life,</em>&nbsp;click here -&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz"></a><a href="http://bit.ly/4lyuuW">http://bit.ly/4lyuuW</a></p> <p>🩵To join our subscriber community, <em>A Little More Imperfects,</em> follow this link - <a href="http://bit.ly/4mqunxu">http://bit.ly/4mqunxu</a></p> <p>🩷 AND you can subscribe to <em>A Little More Imperfects</em> through Apple Podcasts too, here - <a href="http://apple.co/theimperfects">http://apple.co/theimperfects</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you&rsquo;re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>