Nick Pineault

Smarter Tech

Health EN ↓ 100 episodes

Is "smart" tech the new stupid? Tech addiction, sleep-disturbing blue-light, electromagnetic radiation, and goldfish-level attention span… how can we do better? On the Smarter Tech podcast, safe tech advocate Nick Pineault and his guests will inspire you to use technology in a way that's safe, mindful and health-promoting. Episodes release monthly. Topics will include the risks of excessive exposure to electromagnetic radiation, artificial light and health, tech addiction, children and screen time, and a deep exploration of the good, the bad and the ugly sides of technology.

Author

Nick Pineault

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Health

Podcast website

theemfguy.com

Latest episode

Nov 15, 2025

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Episodes

Geopathic Stress: The Natural EMF That Can Break Your Health w/ Dr. Paul Durieux 15.11.2025

Dr. Paul Durieux has spent years studying the health impacts of geopathic stress, a type of natural EMF that is correlated with cancer, and that can negatively affect detoxification and sleep quality. We dive into the early research around geopathic stress, what frequencies are being emitted from deep below, in the Earth, and how to shield against this very underappreciated problem. Full show note...

Living As A "Wifi Refugee" w/ Shannon Rowan 19.02.2025

Like millions of others around the world, photojournalist and author Shannon Rowan has become a "Wifi refugee", suffering from a slew of symptoms related to human-made EMF exposures. In this conversation, she shares her journey and reveals how she turned her suffering into purpose. Full show notes available at:  https://theemfguy.com/099

Detox From Plastics & Reset Your Microbiome w/ Dr. Marco Ruggiero 15.01.2025

One of the most fascinating guests we ever had on this podcast is back! This time, Dr. Ruggiero shares how he helped develop a probiotic supplement which can help you detox from micro-  and nano plastics, and how studying the microbiome of newborns led to an incredible breakthrough in probiotic science. Full show notes available at:  https://theemfguy.com/098

Ditch Big Tech With The Above Phone w/ Hakeem Anwar 18.12.2024

Big tech is spying on us - and selling our information to corporate interests who do not necessarily have our best interests at heart. The Above Phone helps privacy-conscious people take back that control - while still using the smartphone functionality you like. Full show notes available at:  https://theemfguy.com/097

Cell Towers Are NOT Safe - The Scientific Evidence w/ Nick Pineault 16.10.2024

Should you worry about the radiation emitted by cell phone towers? In this episode, Nick reviews the latest, damning scientific evidence which clearly demonstrates why cell towers are inherently unsafe. Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/095

Bioelectricity, Magnets & The Schumann Resonance w/ Dr. George Roth 18.09.2024

In this fascinating discussion, Nick & Dr. George Roth talk about new discoveries around bioelectricity, how to use special magnets to help the body heal from old injuries (including TBI). They also dive into how Dr. Roth developed a unique kind of Schumann resonance generator. Full show notes available at:  https://theemfguy.com/094

ISLA Project: Low-EMF Housing In Nicaragua w/ Michael Cobb 21.08.2024

Many people have dreamed of creating a low-EMF community, most have failed. The ISLA project in Nicaragua is one of the few exceptions, and will start construction in early 2025. In this episode, Nick talks with ECI Developments' Mike Cobb who shares all about this new low-EMF, low-chemicals housing project in Nicaragua. Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/093

The 1st Zero Blue Light Tablet: Meet "Daylight" w/ Anjan Katta 17.07.2024

Nick was simply stunned when Anjan Katta showed him this new tablet he invented – which uses a zero blue light, zero flicker paperlike display.  In this discussion, Nick and Anjan explore the difficulty of creating healthier computing products, and explore the story of how this paradigm-breaking product came to be. Full show notes available at:  https://theemfguy.com/092

Looking at EHS Holistically & Where "Harmonizers" Fit In w/ Tara Williams 19.06.2024

In this discussion, Nick and Tara Williams discuss why a holistic approach to EHS is much more likely to work, and where the controversial "EMF Harmonizers" should fit into your recovery protocols. Full show notes available at:  https://theemfguy.com/091

Why Are Man-Made EMFs Dangerous? (+ Best Mitigation Strategies) w/ Nick Pineault 15.05.2024

Why are man-made EMFs from phones, Bluetooth gadgets or Wi-Fi routers dangerous, while natural EMFs seem to be well tolerated by the body? In this episode, Nick dives deeper into EMF science and shows why just reducing the "intensity" of an EMF signal is not a panacea. Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/0 90

Algae Superfoods: The Future of Toxin-Free Nutrition? w/ Catharine Arnston 17.04.2024

How do we find nutrient-dense foods in an environment that is increasingly toxic? Algae might be one of the answers. In this episode, Nick talks with Algae Expert Catharine Arnston who is at the forefront of making clean sources of spirulina and chlorella available to the public. Full show notes available at:  https://theemfguy.com/089

EMFs & Nature: Are We In Trouble? w/ Dolf Zantige 20.03.2024

Dolf Zantige is back on the podcast with brand new research on how EMFs impact the delicate balance of microorganisms found in rainwater, which in turn can impact soil biology, and our ability to grow food.  Full show notes available at:  https://theemfguy.com/088

The Problem With EMF Protection Claims w/ Hagen Thiers 21.02.2024

More and more gadgets are being marketed as "EMF protection". Do their claims hold up to scrutiny? In this episode, Nick sits down with industry insider and inventor Hagen Thiers to explore this highly controversial topic and help you make better decisions. Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/087

Why You Should, And How to Live Without Wi-Fi w/ Nick Pineault 17.01.2024

A lot of folks are surprised when they hear that Nick has been living without Wi-Fi for 6 years. In this episode, he shares why using wired connections is a much safer way to go online, and exactly how you can do it too. Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/086

Cell Phones Disrupt Sleep & The Hubris of Scientists w/ Nick Pineault 20.12.2023

Did you know that cellphone radiation has been shown to shift your brainwaves, potentially disrupting your sleep? In this episode, Nick analyzes the results of 2 sleep studies, and how the scientists heading these experiments completely dismissed the importance of what they found. Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/085

EMFs Impacts On Water & How To Bring It Back To Coherence w/ Dolf Zantinge 15.11.2023

How do man-made EMFs impact water structure? What is structured, or "coherent" water, and how does it benefit the body? In this fascinating conversation, Nick picks the brain of Dolf Zantinge, founder of Analemma Wand and explores a topic that is severely under-appreciated. Full show notes available at:  https://theemfguy.com/084

Sun Benefits, Blue Blockers Science & Clear Lenses Scam w/ Matt Maruca 18.10.2023

Matt Maruca - one of the biggest "light" geeks I personally know - is back on the podcast. We talk about why most mainstream dermatologists are completely wrong about safe sun exposure, Matt's collaboration with Dr. Wunsch, and how clear blue-blocking glasses are essentially a scam. Full show notes available at:  https://theemfguy.com/083

Citizens Sue Phone Companies: Critical Legal Update w/ Charles O'Brien & Pedro Gregorio 20.09.2023

Things are heating up for cell phone manufacturers. In a world first, a class action lawsuit has been filed against Samsung and Apple over the fact that phones are tested in a way that is not realistic (0mm of separation). Lawyer Charles O'Brien and expert Pedro Gregorio join Nick to explain the significance of this critical lawsuit. Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/082

EMFs, Fertility, Testosterone & EMF-Blocking Clothing w/ Arthur Menard 16.08.2023

3 years after his original interview, Nick talks about EMF-blocking clothing once again with Arthur Menard from Lambs. They also review some of the latest science around EMFs and a reduction in testosterone and fertility, especially in men. Full show notes available at:  https://theemfguy.com/081

Safe Detox, Bioenergetics & Hydration w/ Dr. Wendy Myers 19.07.2023

In this discussion, Nick and Dr. Myers talk about safe detoxification strategies, how to stay properly hydrated, and why your load of toxins can worsen symptoms of electro hypersensitivity. Full show notes available at:  https://theemfguy.com/080  

Pollinators In Peril & The Madness of Geoengineering w/ Nikki Florio 21.06.2023

It was time for Nick to get "red pilled" on geoengineering… and Nikki Florio delivered, big time. In this sobering presentation, Nikki goes through a small fraction of the technologies that are being tested all over the world with the aim of controlling weather and "controlling" nature. Full show notes available at:  https://theemfguy.com/079

EHS Recovery, Increasing Resilience & Solutions That Actually Work w/ Peter Sullivan 17.05.2023

As a former electrosensitivity sufferer and avid self-experimenter, Peter Sullivan shares his best strategies to improve your EMF resilience and pave the road to recovery. Full show notes available at:  https://theemfguy.com/078

Laptop Pads, Blankets, Scams to Avoid & Effective Activism w/ R Blank 19.04.2023

What EMF-blocking products are actually effective? Which may do more harm than good? Which are straight up scams? These are the key questions that R Blank addresses in this discussion. Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/0 77  

Electrosensitivity, Stealth Pathogens & Safe Detox w / Dr. Tim Jackson 15.03.2023

Can you lower how EMF-sensitive you feel, or are you doomed to get worse? Nick is the living proof that you can heal EMF sensitivity and greatly improve your resilience to this increasingly toxic world. Nick picks the brain of his personal practitioner, Dr. Tim Jackson. Full show notes available at:  https://theemfguy.com/076

Unboxing: The Mudita Minimalist Phone w/ Nick Pineault 15.02.2023

The demand for "dumber", minimalist, ethically-sourced phones has been increasing steadily since Nick started his work around safe tech. In this episode, Nick unboxes and talks about the Mudita phone, which is arguably one of the lowest-EMF phones available anywhere in the world. Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/075

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