The Healthier Tech Podcast

JJ Flizanes Is Striving For Balance and Exploring Addiction

Today, JJ joins us to delve into the balance we all strive to maintain with technology and well-being. We discuss how the things we do now affect our future well-being, where proper self-care comes from, and why it is important to do the right things for the right reasons. We talk about the balance, or alignment, between self and intuition and learning to recognize your indicators for imbalance. We explore how emotions tie into our well-being, how they can physically manifest in our lives, and some of the ways JJ promotes healthy technology use.    Technology can often become an addiction, a way for us to escape from our reality. JJ shares her approach to combating addiction in general, how to find the root of your addiction, and gives examples of how you can overcome them in a healthy way.     In this episode you will hear:  Self-care should come from a place of self-love Maintaining balance in all things The physical manifestation of emotions and how they impact your well-being Methods for healthy tech use, such as blue light glasses or filters and finding ways to stay balanced Recognizing tech addiction, and ways to help you manage that Disconnecting from technology to allow awareness and intuition in Building mindfulness to approach issues with a calm, clear mind     JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and hosts several podcasts including People's Choice Awards nominee Spirit, Purpose & Energy. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, a best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life and The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame. Named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine, JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, and Women's Health, and appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox, the CW, and KTLA. Grab a free copy of the Invisible Fitness Formula at http://jjflizanes.com/book   Connect with JJ Flizanes: Website: jjflizanes.com Email: jj@jjflizanes.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jj-flizanes IG: instagram.com/jjflizanes/ Youtube: youtube.com/c/jjflizanes Free workshop by JJ: 3 Reasons Why Talk Therapy is Ineffective   Connect with R Blank and Stephanie Warner:  For more Healthier Tech podcast episodes, and to download our Healthier Tech Quick Start Guide, visit https://HealthierTech.co and follow https://instagram.com/healthiertech   Additional Links: Shield Your Body website: https://ShieldYourBody.com Shield Your Body Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/shieldyourbody Host R Blank on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rblank9/ Shield Your Body on Instagram: https://instagram.com/shieldyourbody          

Jordan Goldrich Turns Abrasive Leaders into Workplace Warriors

In today's episode, Jordan joins us to talk about those leaders that can be viewed as abrasive, harsh, and maybe even bullies. He explains how he uses the ethos of the Navy Seals to complete the full picture of the workplace warrior, of which these types of people usually have an incomplete view. We examine the four types of warriors outlined in Jordan's book, some of the positions more likely to be taken as abrasive regardless of industry, and the importance of responding to your perceived experience in a healthy way. We also look at ways in which social media may be playing a part in fostering abrasiveness, like dehumanizing our interactions and lowering our tolerance for discomfort.  Jordan shares with us the importance of using the proper framework when communicating, especially when the interaction is not face-to-face, as well as an excellent example of giving negative feedback in a compassionate way. We discuss compassion vs sympathy, learning to speak the language of those you are leading, and how to evaluate the success of your interactions. Lastly, we talk about how important it is to have a way to destress, giving examples of useful apps or other technology and methods.      In this episode you will hear:    The four types of workplace warriors The role of social media in regards to abrasive, aggressive behavior Learning to communicate effectively Recommendations for mindfulness apps to destress and meditate Actionable tips for giving negative feedback   Jordan Goldrich is a Master Corporate Executive Coach, Certified Stakeholder Centered Coach, and Professional Certified Coach who partners with leaders and executives to achieve business results while developing their organizations, their reports, and their own leadership skills. He specializes in working with valuable executives who are experienced as abrasive or even bullies to be completely authentic, fulfill their mission, eliminate complaints, and drive results without damaging relationships® As Chief Operations Officer of a specialized behavioral healthcare company, Jordan was part of the team that created an 800% revenue increase, attained a California Knox-Keene license, and executed an acquisition by WellPoint Health Networks. He created a customer-focused culture using cross-functional team problem-solving methods rooted in Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma. He applies Agile Software Development to Leadership.   Jordan has 15+ years of experience with the Center for Creative Leadership. He was recognized as one of CCLs highest-rated coaches in 2019. He is co-author of the Amazon best seller, Workplace Warrior: People Skills for the No-BullSh*t Executive. He is producer/host of the podcast, Workplace Warrior®: Drive Results Without Damaging Relationships® on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon. He is the Founder and CEO of Workplace Warrior®, Inc. a firm providing executive coaching and leadership development.       Connect with Jordan: Website: workplacewarriorinc.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jgoldrich Twitter: twitter.com/jordangoldrich1 Facebook: facebook.com/jordan.goldrich Workplace Warrior Podcast: https://www.workplacewarriorinc.com/workplace-warrior-podcast    Get Jordan's book: Workplace Warrior: People Skills for the No-BullSh*t Executive     Connect with R Blank and Stephanie Warner:  For more Healthier Tech podcast episodes, and to download our Healthier Tech Quick Start Guide, visit https://HealthierTech.co and follow https://instagram.com/healthiertech   Additional Links: Shield Your Body website: https://ShieldYourBody.com Shield Your Body Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/shieldyourbody Host R Blank on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rblank9/ Shield Your Body on Instagram: https://instagram.com/shieldyourbody          

John Ramstead Wants You To Be the Best Version Of Yourself

Today, John joins us to talk about his experience as an executive coach. He tells us about his origins in coaching, the ways in which he helps his clients, and how he views technology in our high-tech world. We discuss the schism between who we are and who we think we need to be, how you can begin to slowly understand and recognize what your best self looks like to you, and how you might go about bridging the gap.    We also talk about how technology can be used either as an excuse to fall back to our comfort zone or as a tool to help adjust to new ways of life. John shares how he and his remote team use technology in their business to develop and maintain deep, meaningful relationships, and how he uses a CRM to keep touch points and build relationships in other aspects of life/network.    In this episode you will hear:  John's story of recovery and perseverance In the midst of the "what, how, and why", who you are gets lost "Should" values; who we "should" be, what we "should" be doing Just how much things can change in 10 years The utmost importance of willingness to look deeply into yourself How to maintain high-touch relationships in our high-tech, remote world     John is an internationally recognized leadership expert and executive coach. He has 30 years experience as a Navy combat fighter pilot, entrepreneur, Fortune 500 management team member and board chair. John's podcast, Eternal Leadership, was named Top 12 Leadership Podcasts by Inc. Magazine, reaching listeners in 176 countries weekly. He is the author of the best-selling book On Purpose With Purpose. John's leadership training company, Beyond Influence, has been appointed Preferred Leadership Training Organization by the U.S. Air Force. Since his near-fatal accident ten years ago that required two years in the hospital and 23 surgeries, John has been able to share his testimony and message with millions of people.   Connect with John Ramstead: Website: BeyondInfluence.com Email: jramstead@beyondinfluence.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnramstead/ Instagram: instagram.com/john.ramstead Twitter: twitter.com/JohnRamstead Facebook: facebook.com/jramstead   Connect with R Blank and Stephanie Warner:  For more Healthier Tech podcast episodes, and to download our Healthier Tech Quick Start Guide, visit https://HealthierTech.co and follow https://instagram.com/healthiertech   Additional Links: Shield Your Body website: https://www.HealthierTech.co Shield Your Body Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/shieldyourbody Host R Blank on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rblank9/ Shield Your Body on Instagram: https://instagram.com/shieldyourbody

Neal Conlon Wants You to be Mentally Fit

Today, we are joined by Neal Conlon to explore the role of mental fitness in our everyday lives. It would be hard to recreate Neal's epic journey. From Marine veteran to experience in both the corporate and startup world, and now to the intersection of digital and physical trust and safety. He's an entrepreneur, advisor, dad, and heavily bearded guy focused on mental fitness, resilience– and metaphysics. Together, we discuss the incredible power of mental fitness and some important components of getting more mentally fit. We talk about Neal's business Press Forward and how he approaches helping others to achieve self-improvement, and find purpose and direction, using the three cornerstones of Press Forward; mental fitness, metaphysics, and resilience. We also touch on the ways technology has brought positive change to humanity, the importance of appreciating its value, and how using technology as a tool can improve our health and lifestyle. In today's episode you will hear: A veteran's perspective on finding yourself after service How mental fitness can allow you to overcome any challenge The development and philosophy of Neal's business, Press Forward How technology should be viewed and used as a tool Doing more in your life with less Appreciating the value that technology can bring to humanity Connect with Neal Conlon: Nealconlon.com Instagram Facebook Tiktok LinkedIn   Connect with R Blank and Stephanie Warner:  For more Healthier Tech podcast episodes, and to download our Healthier Tech Quick Start Guide, visit https://HealthierTech.co and follow https://instagram.com/healthiertech   Additional Links: Shield Your Body website: https://ShieldYourBody.com Shield Your Body Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/shieldyourbody Host R Blank on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rblank9/ Shield Your Body on Instagram: https://instagram.com/shieldyourbody

Dr. Morgan Oaks Wants for You What You Want For Yourself

If you have been feeling like technology has been taking over your life, or you're looking for ways to improve your connection to yourself, then join us today for a conversation with Dr. Morgan Oaks. Dr. Oaks is a transformational speaker, coach, and healer who empowers the conscious cultivation of body, mind, and spirit. When we blend intuitive listening and courageously inspired action, we all evolve into our best life. Dr. Morgan's motto is "I want for you what you want for yourself". His tools and skills include being a chiropractor, Certified High-Performance Coach, NLP practitioner, shamanic healer, and energy worker. Dr. Morgan blends ancient wisdom with the tools of modern transformation to bring synergy to healing and evolution! In the episode, we discuss the importance of listening to your own intuition when it comes to mental, physical, and spiritual wellness. We talk about the effects technology can have on not just your body, such as the so-called "text neck", but also how the constant stimulus can crowd your mind and block your inner voice. Dr. Oaks gives us a few examples of ways we can improve our overall wellness, from a simple exercise to reduce neck strain to just how effective a 30-minute walk outside can be for mental health. We also examine some difficulties in getting motivated to take charge of our health as a whole and explore ways in which technology can be beneficial in gaining said motivation.   In this episode you will hear: Dr. Oaks' journey into life coaching and healing work Tips for personal growth Negative impacts of tech usage on our body, mind, and spirit A couple of simple ways to combat neck strain The role, and importance, of intuition in overall wellness Ways in which technology can be used to help reach our wellness goals   Connect with Dr. Morgan Oaks: DrMorganOaks.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   Connect with R Blank and Stephanie Warner:  For more Healthier Tech podcast episodes, and to download our Healthier Tech Quick Start Guide, visit https://HealthierTech.co and follow https://instagram.com/healthiertech Additional Links: Shield Your Body website: https://ShieldYourBody.com Shield Your Body Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/shieldyourbody Host R Blank on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rblank9/ Shield Your Body on Instagram: https://instagram.com/shieldyourbody

Dr. Cory Frogley Knows The Numbers Are Important

For today's episode, we welcome Dr. Cory Frogley. Dr. Frogley grew one of the largest multidisciplinary practices in the State of Utah. The challenges physicians face with building and managing a team, running operations, and focusing on patient care is a lot to handle. Dr. Frogley knew how important knowing your numbers are to scaling a profitable practice. So he built BlueIQ which brings best-in-class data analytics and a beautiful, simple interface. Even if you're not a numbers person, you will still master knowing your numbers and empowering your team to become a data-driven practice!    With Dr. Frogley's chiropractic experience, we discuss the interplay between technology and wellness. As technology continues to become more ubiquitous in our day-to-day lives, the impacts it can have begin to show up more and more. We will talk about some such impacts, from early childhood into adulthood, and ways we can identify and avoid these.   In this episode, you will hear: What led Dr. Frogley to create BlueIQ The importance of slowing down and giving yourself space Learning to trust yourself and your inner voice What has crept into your life to distract you? Major ways in which technology can impact nervous system development Tips for improving how you hold yourself when interacting with your tech Connect with Dr. Cory Frogley: Website: https://bountifulwellgroup.com/dr-cory-frogley/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgMCYywr0MDWZphgYZxLkw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwbountiful/ FaceBook:  https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedWellnessBountiful/?eid=ARCJoTKC1FNURvx-Y6l1KaBRvTSCjVqiQHb5Lsye8TBXFqzV6ov7-o83Fh2krZGcGQWk773MxRte65_a Connect with R Blank and Stephanie Warner:  For more Healthier Tech podcast episodes, and to download our Healthier Tech Quick Start Guide, visit https://HealthierTech.co and follow https://instagram.com/healthiertech Additional Links:  Shield Your Body website: https://ShieldYourBody.com Shield Your Body Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/shieldyourbody Host R Blank on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rblank9/ Shield Your Body on Instagram: https://instagram.com/shieldyourbody

The Healthier Tech Podcast Season 3

The Healthier Tech Podcast is the show about building a healthier relationship with modern technology. We live in a tech-centric world. Every year, technology enters more facets of our lives. And we enjoy it. It provides us with entertainment, health care and much more; it fuels our economy and provides us with income. Technology has brought us a tremendous amount of value. But with all this tech has come a downside. Increasingly, many of us have begun to realize: maybe this is too much? Maybe my personal relationship with technology is harming my health, my quality of life, and society in general? This show is about finding that dividing line. Diving into the ways that technology adds value to our lives– AND the ways in which it can cause harm. Each week, we'll interview a different guest – a business owner, an entrepreneur, a scientist, a doctor or a thought-leader.  And with each guest, we're going to get into a discussion that pinpoints where they view this dividing line, the ways in which technology is helping their audience or their clients or their customers, and the ways in which maybe their clients, customers and audience could be using tech a bit more mindfully.  So if you're interested in improving your relationship with tech, this show is for you.  If you want to hear from interesting voices on various facets of relating to technology, this show is for you.  If you want to find a healthier, more intentional and more mindful balance with modern technology, this show is for you. For more Healthier Tech podcast episodes, and to download our Healthier Tech Quick Start Guide, visit https://HealthierTech.co and follow https://instagram.com/healthiertech   Additional Links: Shield Your Body website: https://ShieldYourBody.com Shield Your Body Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/shieldyourbody Host R Blank on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rblank9/ Shield Your Body on Instagram: https://instagram.com/shieldyourbody

Benefits of Disconnecting for Kids and How to Make it Happen – with Dale Hancock

Today on the show we welcome Dale Hancock, an International Confidence Coach for kids. In this episode, we talk about how to use confidence as a tool against anxiety and depression – and the central role that reduced use of and reliance on technology plays in that process. This prepares young people for any battle that may come their way in life. Dale talks about some mental tools to equip kids and young people to have a winning and successful life. Dale also shares some techniques that we can use as the parent or elderly one to help a child find out their own definition of confidence and be the main character of their own story. You will hear about some exercises your kids can do to boost their confidence as well as how you can help boost your relationship with your kids. In this episode you will hear:  What is confidence The role that moderating technology plays in a child's confidence building What ages are most important for developing healthy tech habits How to boost your child's confidence How to use confidence against anxiety and depression How to encourage your child to adopt a healthier and more productive relationship with technology Mental and physical exercises for your kids The Healthier Tech Podcast is the show bringing you a practical solutions-based approach to understanding how best to live in balance with our increasing reliance on tech. The show from Shield Your Body brings you expert voices that clearly explain the science that matters to you, and the usable tips that you can use to live healthier, while defending against the health risks of modern day technologies.  For more information on the subject covered today head to https://www.shieldyourbody.com/ for resources, in-depth articles, free tips and PDF guides to learn all about EMF, health and protection.

Big Data, Data Privacy and Personal Control feat. Fru N

On today's episode we welcome Fru N. to help answer the question: what is big data? We hear the term "big data" all the time. And as technology infiltrates more and more of our lives, tech companies learn more and more about us. Our preferences, our habits, our health, our relationships… And they do all that using "big data."  But what actually is "big data"? We answer that question on today's episode, as we welcome Fru N., a Data Futurist, Tech Thought Leader and YouTube Content Creator | FruTech.io with a master's degree in Enterprise Architecture from Penn State University and the head of the Enterprise Data Ninjas group. He's worked with corporations both large and small; including several fortune 500 companies in all the different core industries: Retail, Banking, Health Services, and Food & Hospitality. We chat about how technology functions, how it is designed to function, and the various issues that go into its creation. We will talk about data, what it is and why companies and corporations are shifting into collecting the consumer and users data. This interview, which is readily understood by all listeners (no tech background needed!) will give you insight and understanding into the underpinnings of the new age of data that we are in and where we go from there. In this episode you will hear:  What is data Just how much data is being collected The seismic shifts in data collection What is data marketing Ways of data collection Why this particular data evangelist doesn't use his Amazon Alexa The Healthier Tech Podcast is the show bringing you a practical solutions-based approach to understanding how best to live in balance with our increasing reliance on tech. The show from Shield Your Body brings you expert voices that clearly explain the science that matters to you, and the usable tips that you can use to live healthier, while defending against the health risks of modern day technologies.  For more information on the subject covered today head to https://www.shieldyourbody.com/ for resources, in-depth articles, free tips and PDF guides to learn all about EMF, health and protection. 

Right to be Forgotten with Elizabeth Ward & Amy Christopher

Today on the show we tackle the complex subject surrounding the 'right to be forgotten.' This is the regulation that offers various online protections to EU citizens but is not something that is widely adopted outside of Europe.  You might think that the laws and legislations around your online rights would be simple but as you will hear this is actually a complex issue as rules can easily cross boundaries of morality and freedom of speech.  For this episode we have brought in two guests to discuss different points of their experience around these rules. The first is Intellectual Property expert Elizabeth Ward who shares just what a minefield the regulations can be to in a legal context.  Our second guest is sports presenter Amy Christophers who has personal experience of enacting the right to be forgotten in order to have materials removed from the internet and shares the personal and professional cost of the process.   What is the Right to be Forgotten Legislation in relation to the right to be forgotten The challenges of taking down information from the internet What is the process of delisting How the Data Protection Act is used in law  Lawful processing to protect your IP The personal and professional tool of elicit materials being illegally shared  For more information on the subject covered today head to https://www.shieldyourbody.com/ for resources, in-depth articles, free tips and PDF guides to learn all about EMF, health and protection.  The Healthier Tech Podcast is the show bringing you a practical solutions-based approach to understanding how best to live in balance with our increasing reliance on tech. The show from Shield Your Body brings you expert voices that clearly explain the science that matters to you, and the usable tips that you can use to live healthier, while defending against the health risks of modern day technologies.