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The Healthier Tech Podcast

Shield Your Body®

Your tech is shaping your health in ways you don"t even realize. From EMF exposure and blue light to dopamine hijacking, AI companions, and the silent drain of screen time—modern technology is rewiring your body and brain. Each week, we sit down with scientists, health experts, and tech insiders to reveal how today"s devices impact your sleep, focus, energy, and mood—and most importantly, what you can do about it. Pressed for time? Tune into quick-hit minisodes packed with practical digital

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05:16

AI Found It First: How Smart Scanners and Doctor Bots...

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2025/09/25

What if your next health check didn’t happen in a doctor’s office? What if a handheld scanner at your local pharmacy—or a video you shot at home—flagged a warning before you even knew something was wrong? This episode tackles the fast-approaching reality where AI-powered tools are changing the very first steps of catching disease. We’re not talking about distant tech dreams. From global headlines about AI systems catching lung conditions on the spot, to fresh technology showing up in pharmacies and

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28:00

Reed Wommack Says Grounding Can Crush Pain, Calm...

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2025/09/23

What if one simple change to your bedroom could help you sleep deeper, reduce pain, calm anxiety, and even clear your skin? That’s the power of grounding — reconnecting your body to the Earth’s natural energy. While it may sound unconventional, research (including gold-standard, double-blind placebo trials) shows grounding measurably improves sleep, inflammation, and overall wellbeing. In this episode of The Healthier Tech Podcast, host R Blank sits down with Reed Wommack, founder of GroundLuxe, a

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52:55

The EMF Survival Guide the Wireless Industry Doesn’t...

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2025/09/16

For only the second time in The Healthier Tech Podcast history, the roles are reversed. Host R Blank, CEO of Shield Your Body and co-author of Overpowered, steps into the guest seat — while Stephanie Warner takes over the mic to interview him about his groundbreaking new book, Empowered: Your Essential Guide to Navigating EMF Protection in a Wireless World. Inside this episode: How EMF exposure has exploded since 2012 — with everything from thermostats to doorbells now emitting radiation. Why

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34:12

David Woodward Says It’s Time to Put Your Phone in a...

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2025/09/02

Are you addicted to your phone—or just trained to be? In this episode of The Healthier Tech Podcast, we dive into the clever world of physical tools for digital wellness with David Woodward, co-founder of Mindsight. Once a pet product entrepreneur (yes, he made the squeaky toy your dog loved... and you barely tolerated), David now designs devices that help people unplug, refocus, and live more intentionally. His flagship product? A timed phone lockbox. It sounds extreme, but it’s changing lives—from

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07:13

Elon Musk’s Pentagon Deal: Grok, AI, and the Future...

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2025/08/28

The Pentagon just signed a contract worth up to $200 million with Elon Musk’s xAI, bringing Grok—yes, the same chatbot known for snappy one-liners—into the heart of U.S. defense operations. It’s called “Grok for Government,” and the pitch is bold: AI that can process oceans of security data, write official reports, and accelerate decision-making at the highest levels. But here’s the twist. Days after the deal, Grok made headlines for producing offensive and harmful outputs, sparking outrage and

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06:30

Recommending You—or Rewriting You? The AI Browser...

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2025/08/21

What if every hesitation, every curiosity, and every secret you typed into your browser was quietly feeding an AI assistant that doesn’t just help you—it shapes you? In this episode of The Healthier Tech Podcast, we dive into the AI privacy dilemma—a debate at the crossroads of digital wellness, surveillance, and convenience. Browser assistants are getting frighteningly good at their jobs: Auto-filling forms, translating languages, blocking threats, and even shopping for you. Predicting your

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06:49

WOPR Act Banned AI Therapists: Why Illinois Says...

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2025/08/15

Illinois just sent a shockwave through the digital wellness and AI ethics space with the WOPR Act—a new law that stops AI from replacing human therapists or making independent clinical decisions. At a time when therapy chatbots are becoming more advanced, more available, and more human-like than ever, this move forces a question we can’t ignore: should your mental health care ever be left entirely to an algorithm? In this episode of The Healthier Tech Podcast, we dig into the heart of the WOPR Act

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Melanie Avalon Says Your Longevity Starts With a Wine...

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2025/08/12

What do intermittent fasting, clean wine, nicotine patches, and EMF-blocking headphones have in common? According to biohacker, podcaster, and entrepreneur Melanie Avalon—more than you might think. In this episode of The Healthier Tech Podcast, R Blank sits down with Melanie to unpack her unique approach to health optimization. From turning modern tech against itself for better living, to why she only drinks low-alcohol European wine, to her obsession with product purity (supplements, coffee, and

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06:28

What Happens When Your Favorite Influencer… Isn’t...

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2025/08/07

In this episode of The Healthier Tech Podcast, we dive headfirst into the uncanny rise of AI-generated influencers—and what it means for your health, your identity, and your sanity. If you've ever scrolled past a flawless face on social media and felt just a little worse about your own, this episode is for you. We break down how synthetic influencers like Lil Miquela and AI video tools like HeyGen and Sora are reshaping not only marketing and media—but also our perception of what’s real, what’s

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07:14

Remote Work Is Slowly Wrecking Your Health (But You...

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2025/07/31

What if working from home is slowly unraveling your well-being—and you don’t even realize it? In this eye-opening solo episode of The Healthier Tech Podcast, we dive headfirst into the real impact of remote work on your body, brain, and boundaries. Sure, ditching the commute and wearing sweatpants sounds like the dream—but are we quietly trading structure for burnout? Here’s what you’ll hear in this no-fluff, high-impact episode: Why your brain can’t concentrate if you work from your bed (spoiler:

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05:41

Is Your iPad Raising Your Kid? What Every Parent...

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2025/07/24

Are kids becoming tech-savvy… or tech-saturated? In this episode of The Healthier Tech Podcast, we take a playful but eye-opening look at the rising generation of tiny tech users—kids who can swipe, tap, and scroll before they can even write their own names. But behind the cuteness is a serious question: Are we raising digital natives or digital dependents? We unpack the hidden effects of early screen exposure and explore what digital wellness for kids really means in today’s world. It’s not about

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38:18

Hakeem Anwar Built a Phone So Private It Might Make...

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2025/07/22

Ever felt like your phone knows way too much about you? You're not alone—and Hakeem Anwar is doing something bold about it. On this episode of The Healthier Tech Podcast, meet Hakeem Anwar, a former software engineer who said goodbye to Silicon Valley to create Above Phone, a groundbreaking device designed to put your privacy and well-being back into your hands. Dive into a conversation that exposes how mainstream phones silently track every tap, swipe, and step—and discover the revolutionary

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33:39

Tania Diggory Says Burnout Is Becoming The New...

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2025/07/19

Feeling burned out? You're definitely not alone—but what if burnout was actually something you could control? In this refreshingly candid episode of The Healthier Tech Podcast, we chat with Tania Diggory, an internationally recognized expert on burnout prevention and founder of Calmer. Tania reveals why burnout isn’t just about being overworked—it's deeply connected to our relationship with technology and the pressures we impose on ourselves. And yes, recognizing your role in burnout is the first

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05:08

Biohacking: Silicon Valley’s Latest Obsession or the...

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2025/07/17

What if you could reverse your biological age, boost your brainpower, and sleep like a baby—using just cold showers, glucose monitors, and a ring on your finger? In this wildly entertaining and thought-provoking episode, we dive headfirst into the world of biohacking—the movement that’s turning health into a high-tech DIY experiment. Is it a real revolution in wellness, or just the latest Silicon Valley wellness flex? Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode: Why tech entrepreneurs are spending

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05:25

You, But Optimized: The Wild Rise of DNA Diets and AI...

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2025/07/10

What if that “healthy” salad is actually wrecking your system—while supercharging someone else? In this episode of The Healthier Tech Podcast, we explore the wild, wonderful, and slightly weird world of personalized nutrition—where AI meets DNA, and your meals are no longer based on food pyramids and health trends, but on your biology. We break down the science and philosophy of this fast-growing field, including: Why two people eating the same food can have completely different outcomes How

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48:09

Tim Jones Wants You to Take Health Advice from Cartoons

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2025/07/08

Ever wish health education wasn't so dull and complicated? Get ready to meet Emmy-winning animator Tim Jones, the genius turning complex medical info into captivating cartoons that stick. In this lively episode of The Healthier Tech Podcast, Tim spills the secrets behind his groundbreaking venture, Health Nuts Media. Discover how he's revolutionizing patient education by swapping boring brochures for delightful animations that hospitals and healthcare providers across the nation can't get enough of

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04:28

Are Health Apps Making You a Lab Rat? The Good, Bad &...

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2025/07/04

Are wellness apps changing your life—or just tricking your brain? In this mini episode, we dive headfirst into the world of gamified wellness—where every step, sip, and stretch becomes a competition. Health apps are turning self-care into a game, but here’s the twist: it might not be making you healthier at all. What you'll discover in this episode: Why your brain loves points, badges, and streaks (and how apps exploit that) How fitness games like Zombies, Run! and Apple Watch rings push people

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04:06

Your Smartwatch Snitching On You? The Dark Side of...

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2025/06/26

Are your steps being counted… or tracked? In this mini episode of The Healthier Tech Podcast, we peel back the polished face of wearable health tech to ask the uncomfortable question: Are you trading privacy for progress? From sleep tracking and stress monitoring to “healthy” insurance assessments, your favorite fitness gadgets may be doing more than just helping you live better—they might be watching, recording, and sharing. Here’s what you’ll discover: Why wearable devices like Fitbits and Apple

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03:19

AI and Health Gone Wild: Is Your Digital Wellness...

The Healthier Tech Podcast ·

2025/06/19

Ready for a reality check on your wellness gadgets? In this episode of The Healthier Tech Podcast, we yank back the curtain on the brave new world of AI-powered self-care—and ask whether your “smart” coach is a lifesaver or a data-hungry overlord. What you’ll hear in five fast-paced minutes: From step counters to mind readers Discover how today’s AI tools detect stress in your voice, predict burnout from heart-rate variability, and tailor workouts on the fly—no human trainer required. Chatbots

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33:55

Gabriel Marques Wants You to Have a Sauna Detox

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2025/01/07

Joining us today is Gabriel Marques, the founder behind Prasanna Health, a company leading the charge with zero-EMF sauna technology. But Gabriel’s journey to wellness is more than professional; it’s deeply personal. Gabriel is driven to share his story and help others take charge of their well-being, proving that the environment we create around us can be as powerful as any medicine. In this episode, you will hear: The pivotal moment that changed Gabriel’s personal health journey. The

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