146. Health Documentaries Demystified, with Prof. Jason Osder

Documentary films can be powerfully persuasive, and our guest today helps us understand why, and then gives us a roadmap for how to watch films in the genre. Jason Osder -- filmmaker and professor of documentary at The George Washington University's School of Media and Public Affairs -- will be our guide today, as we learn some behind-the-scenes conventions filmmakers use, and how to navigate documentaries, especially when we’re trying to make health-promoting changes. See you in class!

 

LET’S TALK THE WALK!

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• Wellness While Walking on Twitter
• Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information
• Coach Carolyn on Clubhouse: @stepstowellness
• wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com

 

RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links)

PROF. JASON OSDER ON DOCUMENTARY: WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW WHEN WE WATCH HEALTH DOCUMENTARIES (AND MORE)

• Prof. Osder’s Website
• Prof. Osder – The George Washington University/School of Media and Public Affairs -- Academic Website and CV
• Let The Fire Burn – Film Information
• The Life and Death of Alex Odeh (in progress) - Article About Project
• Won't You Be My Neighbor? (film), wikipedia.com
• Frederick Wiseman, wikipedia.com
• Body Parts (2022), imdb.com
• 15 Best Documentaries to Inspire an Active Lifestyle, verywellfit.com (Note: I’ve seen none of these – just a list that had none of the most biased films on it!)
• Audience Demand for Documentary Features Grows Across Platforms, variety.com

 

HOW TO RATE AND REVIEW WELLNESS WHILE WALKING

How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on Your iOS Device

1. Open Apple Podcast App (purple app icon that says Podcasts).
2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”
3. Search for “Wellness While Walking”
4. Click on the SHOW, not the episode.
5. Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” section
6. Click on “Write a Review” (if you don’t see that option, click on “See All” first)
7. Then you will be able to rate the show on a five-star scale (5 is highest rating) and write a review!
8. Thank you! I so appreciate this!

 

How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on a Computer 

1. VisitWellness While Walking page on Apple Podcasts in your web browser (search for Apple Podcasts or click here)  https://www.apple.com/apple-podcasts/
2. Click on “Listen on Apple Podcasts” or “Open the App”
3. This will open Apple Podcasts and put in search bar at top left “Wellness While Walking”
4. This should bring you to the show, not a particular episode – click on the show’s artwork
5. Scroll down until you see “Rating and Reviews”
6. Click on “See All” all the way to the right, near the Ratings and Review Section and its bar chart
7. To leave a written review, please click on “Write a Review”
8. You’ll be able to leave a review, along with a title for it, plus you’ll be able to rate the show on the 5-star scale (with 5 being the highest rating)
9. Thank you so very much!!

OTHER APPS WHERE REVIEWS ARE POSSIBLE

Spotify Castbox

Podcast Addict

Podchaser

Podbean

Overcast (if you star certain episodes, or every one, that will help others find the show) 

Goodpods

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING

• Wellness While Walking on Apple 
• Wellness While Walking on Spotify
• Link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking
• Wellness While Walking website
• Or screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email!
• Thanks for sharing! : )

 

 

 

DISCLAIMER

 

Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking.

 

 

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