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Only in San José

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Welcome to the Only in San José podcast, aimed at demystifying and democratizing the process of civic participation in local government--ground zero of systemic change. Join me Ellina Yin, on this civic walkabout as we speak with with local San José residents, and experts, as we break down the policies, budgets, and nuances that are shaping the future of our city.

To learn more about us please visit us at www.onlyinsj.org
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Episode 8: Youth Commission

Only in San JoséOct 22, 2021

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Episode 25: Somatic Exercise Series - Innerchild Meditation by Rashmi Guttal
Dec 29, 202303:49
Episode 24: Breaking the Screen Spell Serie - Change the Default, Making the Web Safer for Youth

Episode 24: Breaking the Screen Spell Serie - Change the Default, Making the Web Safer for Youth

Join Co-Hosts Ellina Yin and Deitra Hoang as they take a deep dive into what is digital addiction? How is digital addiction harmful and what is being done about it? Welcome to "Breaking the Screen Spell," a special Only in San José podcast series that explores the topic of digital addiction and how we can regain control over our relationship with technology. In this podcast, co-hosts Ellina Yin and Deitra Hoang discuss how websites, businesses, and social media target youth audiences? What is being done to keep kids safe while on the web?

In this episode we feature a clip from the California Department of Justice. California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a bipartisan coalition of 33 attorneys general in filing a federal lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc. and affiliates (Meta).

Contact: (916) 210-6000, agpressoffice@doj.ca.gov

YouTube Clip: AG Bonta Announces Legal Action Against Social Media Company from Tuesday, October 24, 2023


Intro Music: “Full Circle by Civic Flora

Somatic Exercise by Rashmi Guttal featuring music by Nature Healing Society

Rashmi (she/they) is a somatic practitioner, restorative justice facilitator, and mediator. Through her background in asana (yoga), meditation, and conflict resolution, she created somatic mediation, a coaching process to help individuals and couples resolve conflict. Using the Internal Family Systems model, Attachment Theory, and body-based practices, Rashmi guides folx into deeper awareness and compassion for their different ‘parts’. She focuses on nervous system regulation, emphasizing rest, silence, and moving slowly.

https://www.rashmiguttal.com/ 


Resources:

  1. Center for Humane Technology (CHT) as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit https://www.humanetech.com/
  2. Your Undivided Attention Podcast (https://www.humanetech.com/podcast)
  3. The Markup challenges technology to serve the public good. https://themarkup.org/


Dec 29, 202352:16
Episode 23: Somatic Exercise Series - Guided Meditation with Rashmi Guttal
Dec 21, 202303:43
Episode 22: Breaking the Screen Spell Series - Indoctrination 101 with Dr. Anna Zaitsev: Political Extremism and How Facebook and YouTube Promoted It

Episode 22: Breaking the Screen Spell Series - Indoctrination 101 with Dr. Anna Zaitsev: Political Extremism and How Facebook and YouTube Promoted It

In this episode, co-hosts Deitra Hoang and Ellina Yin delve into the issue of indoctrination via social media, the development of “filter bubbles,” and the role that Facebook and YouTube have played in promoting political extremism through a guest interview with Dr. Anna Zaitsev, a published researcher who is interested in software development and social media.

What is indoctrination? How were echo chambers used to feed ads?


Intro Music: “Full Circle by Civic Flora

Somatic Exercise by Rashmi Guttal featuring music by Nature Healing Society

Rashmi (she/they) is a somatic practitioner, restorative justice facilitator, and mediator. Through her background in asana (yoga), meditation, and conflict resolution, she created somatic mediation, a coaching process to help individuals and couples resolve conflict. Using the Internal Family Systems model, Attachment Theory, and body-based practices, Rashmi guides folx into deeper awareness and compassion for their different ‘parts’. She focuses on nervous system regulation, emphasizing rest, silence, and moving slowly.

https://www.rashmiguttal.com/ 

Dec 21, 202301:01:38
Episode 21: Somatic Exercise Series - Gentle Body Brushing Somatic Excercise with Rashmi Guttal
Dec 15, 202303:43
Episode 20: Breaking the Screen Spell Series - An Examination of Exploitation of Consumers by Big Businesses with Dr. Joanna Strycharz

Episode 20: Breaking the Screen Spell Series - An Examination of Exploitation of Consumers by Big Businesses with Dr. Joanna Strycharz

Booming Businesses: An Examination of Exploitation of Consumers by Big Businesses with Dr. Joanna Strycharz

Join co-hosts Deitra Hoang and Ellina Yin as they explore the exploitation tactics used by big businesses in Silicon Valley and share tips on how to prevent becoming a victim through a guest interview with Dr. Joanna Strycharz, an assistant professor of communication at the University of Amsterdam.

What techniques do big businesses such as Facebook use to exploit consumers? How far have these techniques gone and how effective are they?

Intro Music: “Full Circle by Civic Flora

Somatic Exercise by Rashmi Guttal featuring music by Nature Healing Society

Rashmi (she/they) is a somatic practitioner, restorative justice facilitator, and mediator. Through her background in asana (yoga), meditation, and conflict resolution, she created somatic mediation, a coaching process to help individuals and couples resolve conflict. Using the Internal Family Systems model, Attachment Theory, and body-based practices, Rashmi guides folx into deeper awareness and compassion for their different ‘parts’. She focuses on nervous system regulation, emphasizing rest, silence, and moving slowly.


https://www.rashmiguttal.com/

Dec 15, 202301:09:28
Episode 19: Somatic Exercise Series - Self-Massage Practice with Rashmi Guttal

Episode 19: Somatic Exercise Series - Self-Massage Practice with Rashmi Guttal

Intro Music: “Full Circle by Civic Flora

Somatic Exercise by Rashmi Guttal featuring music by Nature Healing Society

Rashmi (she/they) is a somatic practitioner, restorative justice facilitator, and mediator. Through her background in asana (yoga), meditation, and conflict resolution, she created somatic mediation, a coaching process to help individuals and couples resolve conflict. Using the Internal Family Systems model, Attachment Theory, and body-based practices, Rashmi guides folx into deeper awareness and compassion for their different ‘parts’. She focuses on nervous system regulation, emphasizing rest, silence, and moving slowly.


https://www.rashmiguttal.com/

Dec 09, 202303:43
Episode 18: Breaking the Screen Spell Series - Are We Friends? A Dive Into the Following with Dr. Georgia Turner

Episode 18: Breaking the Screen Spell Series - Are We Friends? A Dive Into the Following with Dr. Georgia Turner

Synopsis: In this episode, co-hosts Deitra Hoang and Ellina Yin explore the impact of digital addiction on our perception of relationships and self-worth, and analyze how the role of technology has evolved over generations through a guest interview with Dr. Georgia Turner, a PhD student at the University of Cambridge. 

What is the followers/following ratio? How does it hold importance to teens who want a social media presence? What are the effects of putting too much attention on these numbers? Can social media warp our perspective on relationships (friends, family, peers)?

Intro Music: “Full Circle by Civic Flora

Somatic Exercise by Rashmi Guttal featuring music by Nature Healing Society

Rashmi (she/they) is a somatic practitioner, restorative justice facilitator, and mediator. Through her background in asana (yoga), meditation, and conflict resolution, she created somatic mediation, a coaching process to help individuals and couples resolve conflict. Using the Internal Family Systems model, Attachment Theory, and body-based practices, Rashmi guides folx into deeper awareness and compassion for their different ‘parts’. She focuses on nervous system regulation, emphasizing rest, silence, and moving slowly. https://www.rashmiguttal.com/


Resources:

  1. "Research has shown that social media time can cause a hormonal spike with oxytocin levels rising as much as 13%." - https://buffer.com/resources/psychology-of-social-media/
  2. “The positive effect of not following others on social media,” written by Dr. Francesca Valsesia https://dadepro.github.io/papers/following-followers.pdf
  3. Several testimonies, such as by neurologist Susan Greenfield, say that “What social media delivers is experience, not thought." https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/instagram-effect-on-brain
Dec 09, 202301:11:21
Episode 17: Somatic Exercise Series - Self-Hold Practice with Rashmi Guttal
Dec 01, 202303:00
Episode 16: Breaking the Screen Spell Series - You Have A New Message! with Ms. Snigdha Samantray

Episode 16: Breaking the Screen Spell Series - You Have A New Message! with Ms. Snigdha Samantray

You Have A New Message: Communication Through The Screen vs. In-Person Socializing

Join Co-Hosts Ellina Yin and Deitra Hoang as they take a deep dive into what is digital addiction? How is digital addiction harmful and what is being done about it? Welcome to "Breaking the Screen Spell," a special Only in San José podcast series that explores the topic of digital addiction and how we can regain control over our relationship with technology. In this podcast, co-hosts Ellina Yin and Deitra Hoang discuss the incredible power that technology has over our lives and how it can lead to losing touch with the world around us. We believe that through education, awareness, and action, we can help people break free from the negative effects of digital addiction and create a healthier relationship with technology. 

Guest Interview: Ms. Snigdha Samantray, is a Certified Clinical Psychologist and Digital Mental Health Specialist from Bangalore, India.


Intro Music: “Full Circle by Civic Flora

Somatic Exercise by Rashmi Guttal featuring music by Nature Healing Society

Rashmi (she/they) is a somatic practitioner, restorative justice facilitator, and mediator. Through her background in asana (yoga), meditation, and conflict resolution, she created somatic mediation, a coaching process to help individuals and couples resolve conflict. Using the Internal Family Systems model, Attachment Theory, and body-based practices, Rashmi guides folx into deeper awareness and compassion for their different ‘parts’. She focuses on nervous system regulation, emphasizing rest, silence, and moving slowly.

https://www.rashmiguttal.com/ 

Dec 01, 202353:02
Episode 15: Somatic Exercise Series with Rashmi Guttal
Nov 23, 202303:43
Episode 14: Breaking the Screen Spell Series - An Introduction to Digital Addiction with Deitra Hoang

Episode 14: Breaking the Screen Spell Series - An Introduction to Digital Addiction with Deitra Hoang

Join Co-Hosts Ellina Yin and Deitra Hoang as they take a deep dive into what is digital addiction? How is digital addiction harmful and what is being done about it? Welcome to "Breaking the Screen Spell," a special Only in San José podcast series that explores the topic of digital addiction and how we can regain control over our relationship with technology. In this podcast, co-hosts Ellina Yin and Deitra Hoang discuss the incredible power that technology has over our lives and how it can lead to losing touch with the world around us. We believe that through education, awareness, and action, we can help people break free from the negative effects of digital addiction and create a healthier relationship with technology. 


Intro Music: “Full Circle by Civic Flora


Somatic Exercise by Rashmi Guttal featuring music by Nature Healing Society

Rashmi (she/they) is a somatic practitioner, restorative justice facilitator, and mediator. Through her background in asana (yoga), meditation, and conflict resolution, she created somatic mediation, a coaching process to help individuals and couples resolve conflict. Using the Internal Family Systems model, Attachment Theory, and body-based practices, Rashmi guides folx into deeper awareness and compassion for their different ‘parts’. She focuses on nervous system regulation, emphasizing rest, silence, and moving slowly. https://www.rashmiguttal.com/⁠


Resources Links / Work Cited:

  1. According to the first-quarter 2018 Nielsen Total Audience Report, the average American adult spends over 11 hours per day consuming media, including over 3 hours on smartphones alone. - https://www.nielsen.com/insights/2018/time-flies-us-adults-now-spend-nearly-half-a-day-interacting-with-media/

  2. In addition, a study conducted in 2016 found that those with internet addiction exhibited significantly higher amounts of depression and anxiety symptoms, which affected their day-to-day activities, including their work and social lives. - https://www.addictioncenter.com/drugs/internet-addiction/  

  3. A study published by Dr. Daria Kuss and Olatz Lopez-Fernandez on the National Library of Medicine has shown that people with underlying mental health disorders such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression are more likely to develop internet addiction. - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4804263/ 

  4. Furthermore, Harvard researchers have shown that using blue light-emitting screen devices such as smartphones before bedtime can disrupt sleep patterns by suppressing the secretion of the hormone melatonin. - https://hms.harvard.edu/news/screen-time-brain 

  5. This finding is also supported by an article published in March 2021 by Stoneridge Centers, which states that the glowing light emitted by laptops, tablets, and smartphones tends to interfere with the brain and body’s internal light cues and sleep-inducing hormones. - https://stoneridgecenters.com/2021/03/22/technology-addiction-and-the-brain/ 

  6. For example, the South Korean government, similar to the Thai government, imposed regulations on online game venue providers to reduce gaming access to teenagers under the age of 16 years from midnight to 6 a.m. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shutdown_law 

  7. Youth voter turnout in presidential elections in the United States from 1972 to 2020

    https://www.statista.com/statistics/984745/youth-voter-turnout-presidential-elections-us/ 



Nov 23, 202345:39
Trailer: Breaking the Screen Spell a Special Series with Deitra Hoang

Trailer: Breaking the Screen Spell a Special Series with Deitra Hoang

Welcome to "Breaking the Screen Spell," a special Only in San José podcast series that explores the topic of digital addiction and how we can regain control over our relationship with technology. In this podcast, co-hosts Ellina Yin and Deitra Hoang discuss the incredible power that technology has over our lives and how it can lead to losing touch with the world around us. We believe that through education, awareness, and action, we can help people break free from the negative effects of digital addiction and create a healthier relationship with technology.
Through interviews with experts, lived experience, and practical advice, we hope to provide listeners with the tools they need to break the screen spell and regain their agency and autonomy with technology.
Nov 23, 202301:28
Episode 13: San José's June 7, 2022 Primary Measure B Explained

Episode 13: San José's June 7, 2022 Primary Measure B Explained

Jun 01, 202229:18
Episode 12: AI Ethics and Technology Explained with Masheika Allgood
Apr 09, 202201:08:45
Episode 11: Ranked Choice Voting Explained with Jake Tonkel
Apr 09, 202237:14
Episode 10: Forms of Government with Professor Kimberly Nelson
Apr 08, 202247:47
Episode 9: SJ Constitutional Convention Update

Episode 9: SJ Constitutional Convention Update

In Episode 9 we provide a quick recap of the work from the Charter Review Commission (episode 7), parts of this episode is audio taken from the Public City Council Meeting on January 11, 2022. As we round off our season, we will be following the final steps of the San José constitutional convention and finishing our coverage on boards and commissions. Intro song by mias. City Council Jan. 11th Meeting (Charter discussions begin around 1:15) Memorandum from the City Attorney's Office

Feb 23, 202214:05
Episode 8: Youth Commission
Oct 22, 202101:13:38
Episode 7: Charter (Constitutional) Review Commission
Jun 05, 202101:23:06
Episode 6: Redistricting Commission
May 25, 202130:29
Episode 5: What is a City Manager Explained with Kim Walesh
Apr 11, 202101:12:22
Episode 4: Ethics Commission Explained with Adrian Gonzales
Jul 21, 202043:06
Episode 3: Planning Commission Part II Explained with Mariel Caballero

Episode 3: Planning Commission Part II Explained with Mariel Caballero

In episode 3, picking up where we left off in episode 2, we speak to Planning Commissioner Mariel Caballero, Chair of the City of San José Planning Commission. Join us as we take a deeper dive into the nuts and bolts of this particular commission. If you are interested in learning more please check out the following links:

  1. San Jose Planning Commission Contacts: cutt.ly/pc-contacts
  2. Planning Commission Meetings: cutt.ly/pc-meetings
  3. General 2040 Plan: cutt.ly/sj-general-plan
  4. Volunteer with us: cutt.ly/osj-volunteer
  5. Subscribe to our newsletter: cutt.ly/osj-subscribe
  6. Become a member: cutt.ly/osj-patreon

P.S. - I’m still working on some background noise for phone call interviews, please bare with me! Thank you!!

Jul 14, 202001:16:59
Episode 2: Planning Commission Part I

Episode 2: Planning Commission Part I

In Episode 2 Ellina explains what is the Planning Commission. What they do, their impacts and influences, some historical context, and where they are at now. If you are interested in learning more we invite you to check out the following links that served as sources for this episode:

  1. San Jose Planning Commission: cutt.ly/planning-commission
  2. Alum Rock Urban Village Advocates: aruva.org
  3. SJSU CommUniverCity: cutt.ly/sjsu-aruva
  4. SJ Spotlight Article: cutt.ly/sjspotlight
  5. Seneca Village: cutt.ly/seneca
  6. Capital City by Samuel Stein: cutt.ly/capital-city
  7. Become an OSJ Member: cutt.ly/osj-patreon
Jul 01, 202014:41
Episode 1: What are Commissions?
Jun 10, 202020:28
🎬 Only in San José Trailer
Jun 08, 202002:12