**Update: this event has been postponed until 2026. New date to be determined.**

In a world overflowing with screens, streaming, notifications, and nonstop content, how do we stay grounded, intentional, and mentally well? Mindful Over Media is an engaging, eye-opening presentation that explores how modern media shapes our attention, emotions, and daily choices—and how we can reclaim clarity and calm.

Join us for a thoughtful and practical session on:

• Understanding media’s impact on stress, mood, and focus
• Spotting subtle persuasion in advertising, social platforms, and news
• Tools for mindful consumption, digital boundaries, and emotional resilience
• How to cultivate a healthier relationship with technology

Perfect for teens, adults, educators, content creators, and anyone wanting more peace and power in their digital life.

About the presenter: Vera Ventura is a four-time cancer survivor, nonprofit founder, educator, and speaker dedicated to empowering communities through mindful living, resilience, and media awareness. She is the Media Literacy and Education teacher at Somerville High School, where she helps students understand how digital content shapes their thinking, emotions, and choices.

Vera has also taught in Wellesley and Watertown, bringing her expertise to diverse communities and age groups. Her work blends psychology, storytelling, and lived experience to help people navigate modern challenges with clarity and compassion. As founder of Breast Cancer Goddess, she brings a unique, holistic lens on healing, empowerment, and the impact of conscious choices—both in health and in the media we consume.