The Healthier Tech Podcast

ENCORE: How Technology Is(n’t) Regulated with Dr. Devra Davis

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/

Anjan Katta Wants You to be Healthier, Happier & More Focused

Joining us today is Anjan Katta, the visionary founder of Daylight Computer, a company that has developed the world's first blue-light-free, flicker-free, and sunlight-visible computer display, called Live Paper. This revolutionary technology is designed to transform how we use computers, allowing you to be a better version of yourself—more focused, healthier, and happier.   Anjan's inspiration came from his own personal struggles with screen addiction and the toll it took on his physical and mental health. Daylight also recently launched their first product, the DC-1 tablet, after six years of intense research and development. And it's built entirely using their own proprietary technology.  This tablet brings Live Paper to life, offering a unique, healthier alternative to traditional screens. We're really excited to dive into his journey and explore how Daylight is reshaping the future of tech for the better.   In this episode, you will hear:  How regular tablets and the Kindle compare to the Daylight Live Paper. Reinventing a computer to be healthier. Finding freedom with your device. Bringing a science-based approach to healthier computing. Why tech constraints mean more freedom.   Daylight has built the world's first blue light-free, flicker-free, sunlight-visible computer display. Our goal is to build healthier computers that actually allow you to be a better version of yourself, instead of the worse version we often are with computers today. Computers today make you dumber, fatter, and sadder. Daylight is making computers that make you smarter, healthier, and happier. We just launched our first product the DC-1 tablet with our technology this summer, after a 6 year journey. Inspired by Anjan the founder's own personal difficulties with physical and mental health with computers - addicted, distracted, sleepless, and miserable.    Connect with Anjan Katta: Website: https://daylightcomputer.com/  Email: anjan@daylightcomputer.com  X: https://x.com/daylightco  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daylightco  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daylightco/    Use this exclusive special link to purchase the product, even though it is out of stock on the website:   http://secret.daylightcomputer.com/LITTLEDARLIN password - LITTLEDARLIN   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: EMF Superstore: https://ShieldYourBody.com (save 15% with code "pod") Digital Wellbeing with a Human Soul: https://Bagby.co (save 15% with code "pod") Youtube: https://youtube.com/shieldyourbody Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bagbybrand/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bagby.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shieldyourbody

Eugenia Koumaki Wants You to Protect Yourself with PoM Shield

Joining us today is Eugenia Koumaki, a passionate health and nutrition advocate who also serves as the marketing representative for PoM Shield or Peace of Mind Shield. PoM Shield has developed a truly unique solution for reducing EMF exposure from cell phones. Their flagship product allows you to make phone calls even while your phone is inside a Faraday cage by connecting an external antenna to the phone. This innovative design shifts the network receiver away from the user, dramatically reducing EMF exposure while still enabling the essential function of making calls. So, let's dive in without further ado and learn more about this fresh approach to EMF protection!   In this episode, you will hear:  How the PoM Shield helps reduce the concern of EMF exposure. The unique use of an external antenna allows your phone to work while within a Faraday cage. The three styles of PoM Shield, what they are made of, and how they work. The research and lab testing that was completed on the PoM Shield. The future of PoM Shield and other products. Integrating the PoM Shield into everyday life and on the go.   The PoM Shield is a cutting-edge solution designed to protect you from electromagnetic fields (EMFs) emitted by your mobile phone. Using high-quality silver-based fabrics, it acts as a Faraday cage to block over 99% of EMFs, while still allowing you to charge your phone, make calls, and stay connected. It's the perfect blend of safety, style, and practicality for anyone concerned about EMF exposure.   Learn More About PoM Shield: https://shop.shieldyourbody.com/collections/pom-shield    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: EMF Superstore: https://ShieldYourBody.com (save 15% with code "pod") Digital Wellbeing with a Human Soul: https://Bagby.co (save 15% with code "pod") Youtube: https://youtube.com/shieldyourbody Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bagbybrand/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bagby.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shieldyourbody

Arthur Menard Wants You to Experience ”The Lambs Glow”

Joining us today is Arthur Menard, the founder and CEO of Lambs, a company redefining personal wellness through cutting-edge EMF-blocking clothing.    What sets Lambs apart is their commitment to blending top-tier EMF protection—blocking over 99.7% of harmful radiation from cellphones, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth—into stylish, comfortable garments that you'll actually want to wear.    With an emphasis on both function and fashion, Lambs is making it easier than ever to protect your health without sacrificing everyday convenience or style.   In this episode, you will hear:  The inspiration behind Lambs and EMF protective clothing. Why Lambs began with men's underwear and why people need to be more aware of carrying their cell phones. The impact of EMF on male fertility.  The science between EMF-blocking fabric technology.    HRV testing and VC funding happening at Lambs. Understanding the costs of important EMF protection.   Arthur is the founder and CEO of Lambs, a company pioneering the world's first EMF-blocking clothing. Utilizing a proprietary fabric technology, Lambs' garments block over 99.7% of EMF radiation from sources like cellphones, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, seamlessly integrating this protection into everyday clothing to safeguard your essential organs.   Connect with Arthur Menard: Website: https://getlambs.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getlambs  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getlambs  X: https://x.com/getlambs      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: EMF Superstore: https://ShieldYourBody.com (save 15% with code "pod") Digital Wellbeing with a Human Soul: https://Bagby.co (save 15% with code "pod") Youtube: https://youtube.com/shieldyourbody Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bagbybrand/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bagby.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shieldyourbody   

ENCORE: Andrew McAfee Answers Your Questions about Grounding Safety

Today, we're honored to have a true trailblazer in the realm of electromagnetic field (EMF) protection and home wellness – Andrew McAfee. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Andrew's journey is a testament to turning personal challenges into a quest for solutions.   He is also the inventor of the ground-breaking NCB, which is available at Shield Your Body. This is the world's first product to safely strip dirty electricity and contact current from the grounding conductor. Andrew explains today how the NCB is different from other dirty electricity filters, what dirty electricity is, and how it can often manifest in electro-sensitivity.    In this episode, you will hear:  What electro-sensitivity is, how it manifested for Andrew and his wife, and the levels of perception.  Defining dirty electricity (DE).  How electricity affects the infections in our bodies.  Things power companies, homeowners, and corporations can do to help clean up dirty electricity.  The necessity for health standards, not just fire safety standards in building codes.  The NCB Pro and why it addresses the grounding conductor, unlike other dirty electricity filters.  The key difference between the NCB and the NCB Pro.  Handling dirty energy in your apartment.  Diseases and other conditions caused by electrical sensitivity.  Your grounding is dirty and dangerous until proven otherwise.    A seasoned EMF consultant, Andrew's story began with a realization—health issues tied to wiring problems in his own home.    After moving into a brand new home Andrew and his wife became electrically sensitive in 2001. He was fortunate to have Charles Keen and Karl Riley as early mentors. Beginning in 2010 Andrew successfully petitioned the NC Utility Commission to order Duke Energy to provide a no-cost, non-emitting meter for its customers.   After 15 years as Principal Horn of the NC Symphony, earning a master's degree in conducting, and 10 years as a professor of music at UNC Chapel Hill, he left music to help others with ES. Andrew was featured in a 2014 TIME docu-film "Searching for a Golden Cage" about electro-sensitivity.   In 2017, he made the leap to become a full-time EMF consultant, channeling his knowledge into creating safer living spaces for all.   Utilizing electrical training materials from Mike Holt, Andrew earned a Residential Electrician's Career Diploma in Penn Foster's year-long program in 2019.  In 2020, he wrote 6 short books as a part of his Killing Current series to raise awareness about the dangers of contact current, and in 2021 co-created a web course "Staying Healthy in a 5G World."    Fast forward to today, and Andrew stands as the innovative mind behind the NCB Pro, a groundbreaking solution reshaping the landscape of home grounding safety. As a career diplomat in residential electricity, he brings a unique blend of expertise and passion to the world of EMF protection.   He currently works full-time for Bonneville Electric as a project manager and service technician and has earned an OSHA 10 safety certification.   He is also the inventor of the ground-breaking NCB, which is available at Shield Your Body.   Connect with Andrew McAfee: Website: https://www.homeemftracing.com/    Find out more about the NCB at: https://shieldyourbody.com/ground      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

Enrico Margaritelli Wants You to Benefit from Teslar Tech

Joining us today is Enrico Margaritelli, a remarkable figure in the watch industry with a legacy that spans generations. Born into a family of watchmakers, Enrico's journey began with his grandfather, Ariodante Margaritelli, who crafted precision watch instruments for the Italian army during the world wars. This rich heritage laid the foundation for Enrico's career in watchmaking. After completing his studies, he expanded his knowledge by working with two of the most influential business minds of our times – Philippe Starck and Giorgio Armani.  In 2017, Enrico co-founded TESLAR Technology, introducing innovative wearable products designed to protect against electromagnetic radiation, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being. These advanced wearables feature the Turbo TESLAR Chip, utilizing scalar technology to bolster the body's natural defenses. In this episode, you will hear:  An explanation of the TESLAR technology and how it helps wearers.  Enrico describes the difference between a single Turbo TESLAR Chip and the former double chips. How the TESLAR Technology products claim to filter electromagnetic frequencies. Why we should be protecting our bodies from EMF.  The use of the triple meridian as a conduit to create a shield.  Changing the batteries and the chips for the TESLAR products. Analog versus digital technologies and their effects on body acclimation. Born into the heart of the watch industry, Enrico Margaritelli has always striven to forge his own path within it. During the First and Second World Wars, his grandfather Ariodante Margaritelli, a watchmaker in Parma, created sophisticated technical precision watch instruments for the Italian army. That grounding in the family business provided a foundation for Margaritelli when he joined it, after completing his studies.  Margaritelli went on to develop his knowledge of the watch industry by working with two of the most influential and creative business minds of our times – Philippe Starck and Giorgio Armani. He established a partnership with an important Public company in Italy and worked with Philippe Starck to design the first, ever P Starck digital watch. Then, he began licensing Emporio Armani watches and jewelry, before moving to Dallas and become president of the license and luxury division of the company. He also collaborated on watches with fellow Italian Renzo Rosso, creator of Diesel, Rosemarie Bravo, CEO of Burberry, Tiffany, FURLA, and Shinola. By 2006 he was ready, with wife Isabelle, to launch Glam Rock, these days a brand adored by Hollywood celebrities and music-industry stars. "I learned something from each of the fashion geniuses of our time with whom I worked," he says. In 2017 he created a new LLC together with Ilonka Harezi, co-inventor of TESLAR Technology and start the re-launch of Teslar products. In 2023 he launched the wearable collection,  a unisex bracelet that contains the miniaturization of latest Turbo TESLAR Chip.  Connect with Enrico Margaritelli: Website: https://www.teslar.com/  Teslar Science: https://teslarscience.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teslarwellness  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teslarwellness/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdQyK0HrXwqL1WpGJujNr0A    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: EMF Superstore: https://ShieldYourBody.com (save 15% with code "pod") Digital Wellbeing with a Human Soul: https://Bagby.co (save 15% with code "pod") Youtube: https://youtube.com/shieldyourbody Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bagbybrand/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bagby.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shieldyourbody

Mark Farid Doesn’t Want You to Delete Yourself

Mark Farid, a visionary artist and researcher, discusses his provocative projects on digital privacy and surveillance. He shares his experience of giving away all his passwords for six months, aiming to live without a phone or computer, which led to social and financial isolation. Farid also describes "Poisonous Antidote," where he broadcasted all his online activities, revealing personal habits and validating his behavior. His latest project, "Invisible Voice," funded by the European Commission, aims to empower individuals by providing information on companies' environmental impacts, corporate accountability, and more, promoting collective action and influencing external narratives.   In this episode, you will hear: Identity, performance, perception, and the self. The relationship between anonymity, privacy, and agency. Living life as a 23-year-old without a phone or computer. Data privacy and protection, and where the weak points are for you. The cultural changes happening day-to-day and how our technology usage keeps us connected. Solitude, loneliness, and being alone. Being known intimately and continually. The big and small ways to have accountability in our lives. The power of collective action.     Mark Farid is an Artist, Researcher, and Lecturer in Fine Art at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. He specializes in the intersection of the virtual and physical world, and the effect new technologies have on the individual and their sense of self. Farid's work embodies hacker ethics, such as a focus on privacy policies, use of surveillance technologies, and campaigning for data privacy and protection. His work forms a critique of social, legal, and political models.   Farid graduated from Kingston University, London, with a First Class (Hons) degree in Fine Art (2014), and has since given talks and participated in group and solo exhibitions in England, France, Germany, Spain, Denmark, Finland, Slovenia, UAE, and Japan. He gave a TEDx talk in 2017 about his first two projects, "Data Shadow" (2015) and "Poisonous Antidote" (2016). Farid was selected for the Sundance Institute's 'New Frontier' Fellowship in Utah, USA (2016), for his ongoing VR project, "Seeing I". "Seeing I" was piloted as a solo exhibition at Ars Electronica Digital Arts Festival (2019), and was selected for the European Media Artist Residency Exchange, as part of the Creative Cultures Programme of the European Union (2020/21). In 2022, Farid received European Commission Horizon 2020 research and innovation funding to develop his browser extension, "Invisible Voice", which was later presented at the Pompidou Centre, FR (2022). In 2023-24, Farid received European Commission ST+ARTS funding to further develop "Invisible Voice" into a mobile phone app, a cross-device platform, and an interactive artwork. This will be exhibited at Ars Electronica Digital Arts Festival, AT (2024).   Farid's projects have been covered by media outlets worldwide. He frequently engages in art and technology conversations appearing on Fox News, Sky News, France24, Arte, BBC Radio 4, BBC 5Live, Times Radio, The Telegraph, The Guardian. In 2021, Farid featured as the contemporary "Surrealist Artist" on "Great British Railway Journeys" on BBC2.   Connect with Mark Farid: Website: markfarid.com Twitter: x.com/MorkForid TedxWarwick:  Data Privacy: Good or Bad? | Mark Farid: youtube.com/watch?v=pKD5rxMonBI   Connect with R Blank and Stephanie Warner: For more Healthier Tech Podcast episodes, and to download our Healthier Tech Quick Start Guide, visit HealthierTech.co and follow instagram.com/healthiertech Additional Links: EMF Superstore: https://ShieldYourBody.com (save 15% with code "pod") Digital Wellbeing with a Human Soul: https://Bagby.co (save 15% with code "pod") Youtube: https://youtube.com/shieldyourbody Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bagbybrand/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bagby.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shieldyourbody

Aaron Zar Wants You to Have Military-Grade Privacy

Aaron Zar, the founder of SLNT, discusses the importance of digital privacy and security, highlighting the risks of data breaches and metadata collection, particularly for individuals and businesses. He shares practical tips for personal privacy, such as using encrypted email accounts and being mindful of device usage. Aaron also discusses SLNT's products, including laptop sleeves and cellphone bags, which provide physical and digital protection. Finally, Aaron stresses the importance of incremental changes and awareness in maintaining your digital hygiene. If you weren't a convert to digital protection before, you will be after this discussion!   In this episode, you will hear:  What it means to have your right to disconnect. Why humans are not meant to be connected to all information, but should be grounded to the earth.  The evolution of Faraday protection from cages to fabrics and everything in between.  Taking your digital privacy and security far beyond airplane mode or turning off your device. The biggest misconceptions and incorrect frames of thought people have around digital security. Buying back piece of mind on the literal and metaphorical battle fronts.  The threat levels to individuals and why you should think about yourself as important.      Aaron is a visionary leader in the field of digital privacy and security, dedicating his career to developing groundbreaking solutions that protect our devices from unwanted hacking, tracking, and digital intrusion.   With a focus on innovation and privacy, Aaron has made SLNT a trusted brand, known for its high-quality Faraday bags and other privacy products. His work has gained recognition across various fields, including government and corporate sectors, where SLNT's products are essential for keeping information safe.   Aaron's journey is all about his relentless pursuit of excellence and his passion for helping people and organizations take control of their digital security. He is not only a successful entrepreneur but also a thought leader who keeps pushing the boundaries of privacy protection.   Connect with Aaron Zar: Website: https://slnt.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goslnt  X: https://x.com/goslnt  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/goslnt    Use code HT10 to get 10% off on all orders at slnt.com!     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: EMF Superstore: https://ShieldYourBody.com (save 15% with code "pod") Digital Wellbeing with a Human Soul: https://Bagby.co (save 15% with code "pod") Youtube: https://youtube.com/shieldyourbody Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bagbybrand/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bagby.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shieldyourbody

ENCORE: Combating the Negative Health Effects of Tech Addiction with Gary Brecka

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 specializes in customized treatment, gene-based therapies, and personalized wellness packages for complete human optimization. Gary and the streamlined 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 Gary and his important work head to: Website: https://streamlinemedicalgroup.com/  Instagram: https://instagram.com/garybrecka      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: EMF Superstore: https://ShieldYourBody.com (save 15% with code "pod") Digital Wellbeing with a Human Soul: https://Bagby.co (save 15% with code "pod") Youtube: https://youtube.com/shieldyourbody Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bagbybrand/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bagby.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shieldyourbody

Dr. Nicholas Samstag Thinks the Real World is Shrinking

We talk about today with New York-based psychoanalyst, Dr. Nicholas Samstag, who has some really interesting insights in terms of the formation of neuroses, the role of technology in the formation of neuroses, and what's going on in the workplace these days in mental health. Dr. Samstag is renowned for his expertise in individual psychoanalysis, psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and couples therapy. His approach, deeply informed by his background in classics and literature, helps patients uncover unconscious processes to foster profound personal growth. It is a fun and fascinating conversation with a very intelligent, empathetic, and kind person doing excellent and interesting work.    In this episode, you will hear:  Allowing yourself to not make sense. The symbolic value of dreams that we do and don't understand.  Defining what the real world is and how neuroses fill in the gaps as it shrinks. How tech and the information overload affect neuroses. Considering our relationships with technology.  Becoming comfortable with silence to create space for yourself. Psychological IQ and the workplace. Being more psychologically minded.      Dr. Nicholas Samstag is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst practicing in the Financial District in lower Manhattan.   Connect with Dr. Nicholas Samstag: Website: https://nicholassamstag.com/  Email: nicholas@nicholassamstag.com  Mental Health & Business: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2377521/episodes    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: EMF Superstore: https://ShieldYourBody.com (save 15% with code "pod") Digital Wellbeing with a Human Soul: https://Bagby.co (save 15% with code "pod") Youtube: https://youtube.com/shieldyourbody Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bagbybrand/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bagby.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shieldyourbody