Do you ever wonder how social media platforms can be designed for young users? In this episode, Rushil and Edward unpack the insights of Vaishnavi J, founder of Vyanam Strategies. Vaishnavi's team partners with companies, civil society, and governments to responsibly design products that safeguard the safety, privacy, and well-being of children and teens online. Explore how youth can be drivers of change on platforms.

Host: Edward Thomas, Rushil Ladhawala
Audio Engineer: Gabriella Frenes, Rushil Ladhawala

Find out more information on youthforhope.org and goodformedia.org

In this episode, Rushil and Vaibhava will discuss an interview with Dr. Mike Stanton, licensed Clinical Health Psychologist and Associate Professor of Public Health at California State University, East Bay. Dr. Stanton's research examines how stress affects health behaviors and health conditions like obesity, and his clinical work integrates mindfulness with cognitive behavioral therapy to treat both mental and physical health problems.

Read more about Dr. Stanton here: https://www.csueastbay.edu/news-center/experts/stanton-michael.html

Host: Vaibhava Rajesh and Rushil Ladhawala

Audio Engineer: Gabriella Frenes and Rushil Ladhawala

Welcome to the HOPE Podcast. In this episode, HOPE Podcast will be discussing the drug-like nature of social media, and how it affects various age groups. Join us in exploring some negative aspects of social media use.

Host: Edward Thomas, Sanjna Hegde, & Vaibhava Rajesh
Audio Engineer: Gabriella Frenes & Rushil Ladhawala

Website: youthforhope.org, https://www.goodformedia.org/