The Healthier Tech Podcast
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 wellness hacks, mindful AI strategies, and actionable steps you can start using right away.
Because better sleep, sharper focus, calmer moods, and more energy aren't luxuries—they're the baseline you deserve when you learn to live healthier with tech.
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Episodes

Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Today on the show we welcome Cece Doucette. Cece is the director of Education Services of wireless education at wirelesseducation.org. She works with schools, communities, municipalities and legislatures to address wireless radiation and public health. Today we're going to get into the nuts and bolts of how Cece makes change happen. In this episode you will hear: Harmful effects of wireless technology Rapid neurological issues Removing wireless in schools 5G Technology Legislative ruling on wireless technology 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.

Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
The Experience of Digital Detox with Yannick Francisco-Smits Today on the show we welcome Yannick Francisco-Smits, a 26 year old online entrepreneur. Yannick shares his experience in digital detoxing and how technology greatly affected his lifestyle and well-being. He also shares his experience in attending a technology detox retreat in Bali, Indonesia. In this episode, we are going to hear the step by step process we can take to detoxify ourselves from technology. In this episode you will hear: What it is like to do digital detox How technology affects your lifestyle How you can take a digital detox– and still work online Steps you can take to start technology detox in your own home Technology fasting The benefits you can get when you detox from technology 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.

Monday Feb 07, 2022
Monday Feb 07, 2022
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. Today on the show we welcome Aurimas Juodka or AJ for short. AJ is a health and human performance expert who is also an educator, speaker and coach. AJ's lessons have been featured in GQ and the Wall Street Journal among other media outlets. Today, I'll be talking to AJ about the role of technology and its absence in human optimization and his experience working with clients in his Istana detox retreat in Bali, Indonesia. In this episode you will hear: What is human optimization Habits that drive us forward or hold us back The major health benefits in disconnecting from technology Steps you can take to detoxing 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.

Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
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. Today on the show we welcome Matt Robinson, a public policy expert. A former chief of staff and legislative director for three members of Congress and former policy director in the New Hampshire State Senate, Matt holds a Master's in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School. He is the host of the Beyond Politics podcast which is available on all podcast platforms. Today, they will be discussing why it is so hard to get meaningful regulations passed in the US in comparison with Europe. They will be talking not only about EMF regulations but as well as those less controversial policies. The question remains, why is it so difficult to get the US government to address problems that emerge at the inner section of health and technology. Let's find out!In this episode you will hear: Differences in policies and regulations between the US and Europe Scientific and Technology achievements and advancement today Who addresses the EMF problem Public health regulations Four bucket of social problem 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.

Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
The Healthier Tech Podcast is the show bringing you a practical solutions-based approach to understanding how to live in a healthier balance with our increasing reliance on modern technology. The show from Shield Your Body brings you expert voices that clearly explain the tech facts that matter to you, and the usable tips that you can utilise to live healthier, while defending against the health risks of modern day technologies. Today on the show we welcome Alex Aguis Saliba, a member of the EU Parliament. Alex is part of the Maltese delegation to the EU parliament and was elected in 2019 on behalf of the labor party. Alex offers a very interesting perspective as he has experience both as a journalist and as a lawyer. During this episode Alex and R Blank talk about the right to disconnect as a fundamental human right especially in the modern-digital age we are in. During the conversation the pair discuss that the average American listener will probably never have even heard of the right to disconnect and would, most likely, be shocked to know that such a right could exist or be enforced. The conversation also touches on the fact that too many people have an unhealthy relationship with modern technology, and that the right to disconnect regulations could be key to advancing and improving that situation. In this episode you will hear: What is the right to disconnect Why is the right to disconnect a fundamental human right Benefits (and hidden costs) of teleworking Legislative implementation of the right to disconnect Why it is essential to have flexibility in different working methods and environments For more information on the subjects 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. Don't forget to use the code 'POD' at checkout to save 15% on your first order plus free shipping.

Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Welcome to Season 2 of The Healthier Tech Podcast which is the show bringing you a practical solutions-based approach to understanding how best to live in balance with our increasing reliance on tech. This season we're excited to bring you a set of interviews exploring issues around "disconnecting." A growing number of people are realizing that the constant connectivity enabled by phones and devices – and sometimes demanded by our jobs and families – comes at a cost. A cost to our health. Both our mental health and our physical health. So this season, host R Blank will be interviewing a member of the EU parliament about the Right to Disconnect. A former congressional staffer, about the US regulatory process and an activist about her experience achieving meaningful change. We feature an interview with someone who runs a detox retreat in Bali and another guest who has been through that very detox retreat himself. The Healthier Tech Podcast from Shield Your Body brings you expert voices that clearly explain the facts around tech that matter to you, and the usable tips that you can implement to live healthier, while defending against the health risks of modern day technologies.

Monday Aug 02, 2021
Monday Aug 02, 2021
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. In this episode, R Blank, CEO of SYB and host of Season 1 of The Healthier Tech Podcast, is joined by his Operations Director Stephanie Warner to discuss their main takeaways, lessons and learning from the series featuring some of the most impactful voices and thought-leaders in the EMF, electro sensitivity and general wellbeing space. They are also joined by the season's producer James Burtt who shares his "layman's terms" insights of what he - as an outsider to the EMF sector - has been educated on during the show. In this summary episode the trio discuss their highlights from the season including: How to Stop Technology Addiction with Adam Cox Architecture & Building Biology with Stephen Collette Electro Sensitivity and WiFi Allergies with Lloyd Burrell Building EMF Resilience with Nutrition with Cathy Cooke Combating the Negative Health Effects of Tech Addiction with Gary Brecka How Technology Is(n't) Regulated with Dr. Devra Davis As you might expect, despite both being experts in the sector, both R and Stephanie have gained an even deeper level of understanding on certain aspects of EMF issues, whilst Producer James shares that he has had his eye well and truly opened to the impact of electromagnetic health issues which has resulted in him making lifestyle shifts to accommodate accordingly. 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. Also make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE on this podcast so that you are notified when the next series goes live.

Monday Jul 26, 2021
Monday Jul 26, 2021
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. In this episode we welcome Dr. Devra Davis, Epidemiologist and electromagnetic radiation expert. Dr. Davis is one of the most respected experts in the field of EMF, devoted to studying links between the environment and health, and developing public policy to prevent diseases locally, nationally and internationally. Through her work and research for leading institutions such as the U.S. National Research Council, World Health Organization, Harvard University, Georgetown University, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Dr Davis has been able to carry out major studies on avoidable environmental and workplace health hazards from air pollution, cell phones and other exposures. As you will hear in this episode, stunningly, the most popular gadget of our age has now been shown to damage DNA, break down the brain's defenses and reduce sperm count while increasing memory loss, the risk of Alzheimer's disease and even cancer, yet the majority of us still happily walk around with these devices in our pocket! In this episode you will hear: Why children should not be using phones before the age of 16 The most worrisome health issues we're seeing emerge from EMF science The role of parents and teachers in protecting children from EMF Regulations that would make this EMF radiation safer How to reduce exposure to EMF Why Dr. Davis is in a legal battle to sue the FCC for ignoring cell phone radiation risks 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. For more information on Dr Devra Davis and her hugely important work head to https://ehtrust.org/

Monday Jul 19, 2021
Monday Jul 19, 2021
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. In this episode we welcome biohacker, blood expert and human biologist Gary Brecka who is the CEO of Streamline Medical Group which specialises in customized treatment, gene-based therapies and personalised wellness packages for complete human optimisation. Gary and the streamline team work with some of the highest profile celebrities and athletes using genetic markers in their blood to create increased output. As a mortality expert for two decades Gary understands the generic signals that signify good health (or lack of it) and through his supplementation and natural protocols he enables clients to feel like superheroes. In this episode you will hear: What biomarkers in the blood are actually saying about health How oxygenation of cells is one of the best things you can do for your well being How humans should easily live to the age of 140 The power of the Wim Hof breathing exercise How heat shock proteins will change your wellbeing The essential vitamins and supplements you need to function 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. For more information on Gary and his important work head to https://streamlinemedicalgroup.com/ and follow him on Instagram at https://instagram.com/garybrecka

Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
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. In this episode we welcome one of the most widely-heard voices for change in the EMF sector Cathy Cooke, who has been working as an Integrative Health Coach since 2014. Cathy is a Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist with the National Association of Nutritional Professionals as well as one of the sector's most knowledgeable people on the subject of Building Biology. In this show we dig deep with Cathy to address the controversial subject of electromagnetic hypersensitivity and the myriad of symptoms that this health issue can create. Cathy also explains how we can help to stop the stigma of EMF related ailments and spread awareness regarding these health problems. As one of the most revered experts and advocates for change in the field of EMF it is a genuine pleasure to welcome Cathy to the show. In this episode you will hear: How to cope with EHS How to help someone with EHS Why some people are so much more sensitive to EMF than others How to build physiological resilience through nutrition How to build up resilience against damage from EMF How natural cooking ingredients can build up physical resilience Supplements and Minerals for EMF protection including Vitamin C, Xanthan, Rosemary, Lion's mane mushroom, Melatonin 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. To find out more information on Cathy and her important work head to https://wholehomeandbodyhealth.com/
