The Doze Podcast is where we challenge sleep myths, share real-world strategies, and help you build a stronger, healthier relationship with sleep—one empowering conversation at a time. The Doze Podcast serves as a dedicated space to wake you up to the importance of sleeping well. This is more than a conversation, it is a movement to shift from awareness to action. Here, you will find trusted guidance on what works, what does not, and be guided on a personalized journey to meet your unique sl ...
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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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Are you overwhelmed by the endless weight loss advice and wellness fads that promise big results but never seem to deliver? Are you tired of starting a new diet, only to “blow it” by the weekend, and then find yourself vowing to “start again tomorrow”? If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place. Reinvent Your Well, is the podcast for women who feel like they’ve tried literally EVERYTHING to lose weight and get healthy and NOTHING is working! Learn to make wellness a lifestyle...witho ...
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Ethics and AI: The Real Reason Humanity Should Stay in the Driver's Seat
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3:47Artificial Intelligence can code, create, and calculate faster than any human—but should it decide what's right? This episode of The Healthier Tech Podcast digs into the essential conversation about ethics and AI, and why the most powerful technology of our time still depends on something only humans have: moral judgment. As AI continues to shape h…
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Episode 19: Enough Discipline To Create A Habit And Why Will Power Is Not What You Think
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11:53What does it really take to build discipline and strengthen willpower when it comes to your weight loss and wellness goals? In this episode, we will unpack how discipline is built (not born), why the real power lies in your decisions, and we will also reveal the truth about what will power really is. Learn how to create habits that stick, get yours…
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Should You Tape Your Mouth Shut to Sleep?
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10:31Ep. 97 Curious about the mouth-taping trend for snoring or sleep quality? In this episode of The Doze Podcast, learn the science behind nasal breathing and how to determine if mouth tape is safe for you — based on real airway health, not viral fads.This expert-led podcast episode explains: • Why nasal breathing matters for deep sleep• Signs of slee…
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Have you ever chatted with customer support, only to realize halfway through that it wasn't a person? That split-second drop in your stomach — when the replies feel right but not real — might be the defining digital wellness moment of our time. In this episode, we dive into a provocative question that could shape the future of human connection: Sho…
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Episode 18: Movement Vs. Working Out And Why both Are Important
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11:13Think you are moving enough? Think again! In this episode we will explore how our bodies are meant to move and how modern technology has made something that is natural almost abnormal. We will discuss: Why most of us overestimate our daily movement. How technology might be making movement harder. The trap of making movement and workouts more compli…
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Ep. 96 When you think about getting healthy, you probably think about what to eat, how to move, and ways to manage stress — but there’s one pillar of wellness that quietly powers them all: sleep. In this episode of The Doze Podcast, host Soda Kuczkowski, Certified Sleep Coach and Sleep Health Educator, unpacks why sleep isn’t just recovery — it’s r…
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How Algorithms Are Quietly Deciding Your Future. The AI-Wall in the Job Market
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7:06What if your dream job slipped away before a human ever saw your résumé? In this thought-provoking episode of The Healthier Tech Podcast, we explore how artificial intelligence has become the invisible "brick wall" between employers and job seekers — and what that means for your career, creativity, and mental wellbeing. The hiring process has chang…
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Episode 17: The Nutrition Addition: The Simple Shift That Could Change Everything.
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9:06Tired of trying every diet and still feeling hungry? What if the answer isn’t cutting things out… but adding the right things in? This week’s episode, The Nutrition Addition, breaks down the “adding-in” approach that helps your body reset, rebalance, and actually work for you. You’ll learn how to fuel your body so it stops craving and actually star…
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Rest Is the New ROI - Sleep as the Secret to Sustainable Success
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27:16Ep. 95 What if the secret to sustainable success isn’t pushing harder, but resting smarter? Learn how aligning with rest can elevate your leadership, sharpen your vision, and keep your business thriving without burning out. In front of a live studio audience of entrepreneurs, Soda Kuczkowsk, host of The Doze Podcast, sits down with Healing Her With…
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Viktorya Vilk Reveals How Governments Are Weaponizing the Internet—And Big Tech Is Letting It Happen
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39:54What if online harassment isn't random at all—but part of a strategy? In this explosive episode of The Healthier Tech Podcast, host R Blank talks with Viktorya Vilk, Director of Digital Safety and Free Expression at PEN America, about how governments, corporations, and tech platforms are turning the internet into a weapon against free speech. Vikto…
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AI at the Speed of Thought: Are We Becoming Wall-E's Hover-Chair Humans?
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7:48Today, we're diving deep into the acceleration gap that's reshaping how we think, work, and connect. While privacy regulations are still catching up to yesterday's problems, artificial intelligence has already sprinted years ahead, creating a chasm between innovation and oversight that affects every tech-conscious person. We'll explore the psycholo…
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Episode 16: How To Drink More Water - Even If You Don't Like It
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10:48Hate drinking water? You’re not alone. On this episode we will talk about how to make hydration simple, doable, and meaningful. You’ll learn: Why water is a basic human need How much water your body truly needs (bio-individuality explained) Easy tricks to stay hydrated even if you don’t like plain water Signs your body might be dehydrated Shifting …
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Ep. 94 "Sleep isn’t what you do when you’re done working—it’s what makes everything else possible". Before the live episode with Maryann Rivera-Dannert drops from the Aligned Entrepreneur Pod-a-Thon, host Soda Kuczkowski invites you to pause, breathe, and realign. In this reflective episode, Soda reframes sleep from being a passive recovery period …
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Andrew Herr Says He Can Help You Beat Jet Lag Like a Navy SEAL
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25:15What if jet lag isn't about sleep at all? In this episode of The Healthier Tech Podcast, Andrew Herr, founder and CEO of FlyKitt, shares why flying doesn't just throw off your circadian rhythm—it triggers inflammation that can wreck your body and brain. And he's got the science (and Navy SEAL experience) to back it up. Here's what you'll learn: Why…
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Deepfakes, Veo 3, and the Death of "Seeing is Believing" | How AI Videos Are Reshaping Trust & Privacy
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4:55What if the next video you watch—of a politician, a celebrity, or even your best friend—isn't real? In this episode of The Healthier Tech Podcast, we dive into the explosive rise of AI-powered deepfakes and ultra-realistic video tools like Veo 3. These platforms can turn a single line of text into a flawless, lifelike video. The potential for creat…
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Episode 15: Why Sleep Is The Missing Link In Your Wellness Routine (And How To Fix It)
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6:44We spend money on supplements, gym memeberships, and wellness trends... but are we overlooking the one thing that could make all the difference? In this episode we dive into the real foundation of health...sleep. We will explore the importance of sleep, how much you really need (hint:it's not one size fits all), and why bio-individuality plays a cr…
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Trazodone Is Not a Sleeping Pill—Here’s What You Need to Know
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9:29Ep. 93 Have you been prescribed Trazodone to help you sleep? You may be surprised to learn it was never designed as a sleeping pill—it’s actually an antidepressant being used off-label for insomnia. In this episode of The Doze Podcast, sleep health educator Soda Kuczkowski explains why Trazodone often falls short, what the American Academy of Sleep…
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Camilla Rees & Scott McCollough, Esq Say Cell Towers Are Costing You More Than Just Property Value
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43:35"Enough is enough." That's the rallying cry of more than 100 health advocacy groups uniting under the banner of 704 No More™ — a coalition determined to restore local governments' rights over the placement of cell towers and antennas. Why? Because in 1996, Congress quietly passed Section 704 of the Telecom Act, which stripped local communities of t…
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AI Found It First: How Smart Scanners and Doctor Bots Are Catching Disease Before You Feel Sick
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5:16What 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…
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Episode 14: Ditching Decision Fatigue For The Certainty Of Routine
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5:20This episode will cover how effective routines and daily structure can free up your brain power to make better decisions for long term success. Thoughts, questions or feedback? Send a text! This podcast is designed to be listened to in order- each episode builds on the last. Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purp…
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Episode 13: Why Processes Lead To Predictability And How Your Schedule Holds The Key To Consistent Results
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3:44On this short episode- we go over why shifting from being "goal-oriented" to "process-oriented" can literally be your super power. Learn how set schedules can help you predict your future and get results every time! Thoughts, questions or feedback? Send a text! This podcast is designed to be listened to in order- each episode builds on the last. Me…
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Episode 12: Circadian Rhythm And Why You Should Align With Your Sleep-Wake Cycle
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3:35In this quick episode, we break down what circadian rhythms are, why they matter, and how buddying up with your body's natural clock can - increase energy, boost your mood, regulate your hormones and support your immune system. Thoughts, questions or feedback? Send a text! This podcast is designed to be listened to in order- each episode builds on …
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How to Protect Your Sleep Through Life’s Transitions
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11:38Ep. 92 What happens to your sleep when life suddenly shifts? Maybe it is a career change, a move, a growing family, or an evolving business. Transitions can leave you stretched thin, running late, and wondering how you will ever find your rhythm again. In this episode of The Doze Podcast, certified sleep coach Soda Kuczkowski opens up about her own…
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Reed Wommack Says Grounding Can Crush Pain, Calm Anxiety, and Supercharge Your Sleep
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28:00What 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…
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Episode 11: How To Handle Real Life And Being Bad Using The Fixed 4™ Meal Block Timing Structure
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9:21Think your excuses are too hard to work around? Think again. Learn how to use The Fixed 4™ Meal Block Timing Structure to stick to your diet even when life happens. Plans can change, emergencies pop up and sometimes cravings hit hard. That’s life- but this episode will give you a practical strategy for staying on track without feeling deprived. Whe…
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Episode 10: The Fixed 4™ Meal Block Timing Structure - How I stopped "Starting Again Tomorrow"
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8:25If you are stuck in the "I'll start again tomorrow" loop, struggling with emotional eating, battling blood sugar crashes or even forget to eat sometimes- you don't want to miss this episode! I will reveal why adding The Fixed 4™ Meal Block Timing Structure to your intermittent fasting practice is the game-changing strategy you've been looking for. …
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Episode 9: Intermittent Fasting- Choosing Structure Over Starvation.
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7:11The secret to Intermittent Fasting is in the structure it provides. It might sound restrictive but what if it can actually give you the food freedom you are looking for? This episodes isn't about starving yourself, its about creating the structure that will set you up for long term success. Thoughts, questions or feedback? Send a text! This podcast…
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Ep. 91 Think you can hack your body into needing less sleep? Think again. The secret isn’t less sleep—it’s better sleep. Here’s the truth: you can’t cheat biology. But you can optimize the sleep you are getting. In this episode of The Doze Podcast, Sleep Health Educator and Certified Sleep Coach Soda Kuczkowski helps you reset your mindset about sl…
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The EMF Survival Guide the Wireless Industry Doesn't Want You to Have — R Blank on Empowered with Stephanie Warner
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52:55For 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 Wirele…
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Perfection is exhausting and totally overrated. In this episode, we talk about what actually works... and no, it's not trying harder! Thoughts, questions or feedback? Send a text! This podcast is designed to be listened to in order- each episode builds on the last. Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only …
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Episode 8: Rethinking Goal Setting When It Comes To Weight And Wellness
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4:55Why SMART goals might not be so "smart" and what to do instead. Thoughts, questions or feedback? Send a text! This podcast is designed to be listened to in order- each episode builds on the last. Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical, physical, nutritional, and/or …
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Ep. 90 Do you find yourself sacrificing sleep during the week and then trying to make up for it by sleeping in on the weekends? Here’s the thing you should be asking yourself: Does that actually work? It might feel like a solution in the moment, but science tells a different story. In this episode of The Doze Podcast, host Soda Kuczkowski invites y…
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Episode 1: The Game Of Weight Loss And Wellness
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11:33Weight loss and wellness are just a game. Games are supposed to be fun. The problem is, most weight loss and wellness plans make you play by someone else's rules. But, what if you made up all the rules? Rules where you always get to win? And then all it comes down to.... is how hard do you want to play? Thoughts, questions or feedback? Send a text!…
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Episode 3: The Truth About Dieting And Nutrition
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10:40In this episode, I'm sharing why it's okay to be your own health detective, question all the "expert" advice, and find what actually works - for you. Thoughts, questions or feedback? Send a text! This podcast is designed to be listened to in order- each episode builds on the last. Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educationa…
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Toxins are everywhere - but panic isn't the vibe. In this bonus episode I share how you can be blissfully unaware and struggling or mindfully in charge and thriving. It's not about being perfect, but being smart in a messy world... and a quick shout out to our livers - the real MVPs. Thoughts, questions or feedback? Send a text! This podcast is des…
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Episode 2: The Five Minute Nutrient Dense Meal
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11:02Fast food can be healthy - if you know how to do it. The 5 minute meal is a total nutritional power move: simple, satisfying, and full of everything your body has been asking for (no excuses, just results). Thoughts, questions or feedback? Send a text! This podcast is designed to be listened to in order- each episode builds on the last. Medical Dis…
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Episode 6: The Tale Of Two Clients-Which One Are You?
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11:41Two types of clients. Same goal. Different results. Which one are you? Thoughts, questions or feedback? Send a text! This podcast is designed to be listened to in order- each episode builds on the last. Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical, physical, nutritional, …
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You don't always have to say "no" to win at wellness. Forget the "all or nothing" diet drama... this episode is your permission slip to upgrade your life without losing your mind. Thoughts, questions or feedback? Send a text! This podcast is designed to be listened to in order- each episode builds on the last. Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is fo…
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Oversleeping - Why More Sleep is Not Always Better
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10:48Ep. 89 Think more sleep = more energy? Not always. In this eye-opening episode of The Doze Podcast, host and sleep health educator Soda Kuczkowski unpacks the surprising downsides of oversleeping. From grogginess and headaches to deeper issues like nutrient deficiencies or thyroid concerns, Soda explains why too much sleep can leave you feeling jus…
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David Woodward Says It's Time to Put Your Phone in a Box—Literally
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34:12Are 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 t…
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Elon Musk's Pentagon Deal: Grok, AI, and the Future of U.S. Security
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7:13The 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…
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Ep. 88 Burnout is OUT. Sleep is IN. We have entered The Sleep Era—and it’s not just about getting your 8 hours. It’s a cultural revolution that’s reshaping how we live, work, and thrive. On this episode of The Doze Podcast, host and sleep health educator Soda Kuczkowski breaks down why sleep is the ultimate resource—fueling creativity, protecting h…
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Recommending You—or Rewriting You? The AI Browser Assistant Dilemma
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6:30What 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…
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Ep. 87 Are you trading sleep for "me-time"? Do you find yourself scrolling, snacking, or staying up way too late knowing you’ll pay for it tomorrow—but doing it anyway? In this episode of The Doze Podcast, host Soda Kuczkowski unpacks the psychology behind revenge bedtime procrastination and shows you how to turn that late-night rebellion into some…
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WOPR Act Banned AI Therapists: Why Illinois Says "Humans Only" for Mental Health?
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6:49Illinois 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: sh…
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Heart Rate Variability & Sleep - The Missing Metric in Your Recovery Routine
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13:36Ep. 86 What if your heartbeat held the secret to unlocking deeper, more restorative sleep and ultimately, better recovery? This week on The Doze Podcast, certified sleep coach Soda Kuczkowski reveals how Heart Rate Variability (HRV) acts as your body’s built-in recovery score, quietly signalling how well you’re truly healing each night. Join Soda a…
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Melanie Avalon Says Your Longevity Starts With a Wine List and Ends With an EMF Shield
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1:11:25What 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 …
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What Happens When Your Favorite Influencer… Isn't Even Human?
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6:28In 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 influence…
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Beyond Performance - Sleep as the Ultimate Recovery Tool
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9:52Ep. 85 What if the key to real healing isn’t another supplement or strategy—but simply reclaiming your right to rest? In this episode, I step back from the performance hype and share some of my personal sleep journey from the sleepless chaos of a Vegas bachelorette trip to the unexpected burnout I faced while working in sleep medicine, to the eye-o…
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