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

The Science Behind Molecular Hydrogen, Part 1 w/ Tyler LeBaron 16.09.2020

Nick chats with Tyler LeBaron, Executive Director at the Molecular Hydrogen Institute, as they dive deep into the surprising science behind hydrogen, how it's being used in hospitals in Japan, and exactly how to take it to improve your health. Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/024

Tech Insiders #1 w/ Peter Sullivan: The Future of Safe Tech 09.09.2020

In this new segment of the Smarter Tech podcast, I'll feature tech insiders who are spreading awareness on wireless safety and identifying new technologies that could help us fix these issues. In this discussion with Peter Sullivan, we dive deep into his latest work and how he envisions a future where our use of EMFs becomes orders of magnitude safer. Full show notes available at: https://theemfgu...

Hacking Probiotics and Enzymes w/ Wade Lightheart 02.09.2020

With thousands of different probiotics on the market, how can you figure out which are good, and which offer little to no benefit? In this episode, Nick picks the brain of health expert Wade Lightheart who's at the forefront of probiotic research and development through his company BiOptimizers. Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/022

The Ultimate Healthy Bed w/ Claus Pummer 26.08.2020

Most mattress companies are focused on comfort and luxury, but Samina is one of the few exceptions. In this interview, Nick talks to Claus Pummer, a sleep expert and North American distributor of Samina -- a sleep system that might just be the healthiest in the world. Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/021

Making Wine Healthy Again w/ Todd White 19.08.2020

In this episode, Nick chats with Todd White, the owner of Dry Farm Wines -- and they dive deep into what technologies are behind the natural wines movement, or more precisely, how the lack of technology is the key to creating wines that are both delicious and health-promoting. Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/020

Hacking Jet Lag With Tech w/ Luke Storey 12.08.2020

Luke Storey was a "biohacker" -- a self-experimenter who's always trying new health tools, supplements and lifestyle practices to improve his health -- decades before it became a buzzword. In this episode, Nick picks Luke's brain to learn the countless ways you can hack jet lag and recover quickly when you travel. Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/019

COVID: It Was Just A Bad Flu After All 05.08.2020

This is the extended audio version of my latest COVID article, where I make the case that COVID was nothing but a harsh flu season, and that our global reaction has been wildly exaggerated. I dive deep into the data and share 22 falsities most people still believe about the virus. Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/018

Improve Your Sleep With The EMF Sleep Switch w/ Dan Evison 29.07.2020

In this episode, Nick discusses with electrical engineer Dan Evison who developed an easy solution to minimize electric fields in the bedroom at night and improve your sleep quality. Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/017

The Obvious Bias in EMF Science 22.07.2020

Just like it's been seen with Big Pharma -- it's becoming increasingly obvious that corporate influence is heavily impacting  research on the health effects of EMFs. In this episode, Nick reveals how our regulatory agencies that are supposed to protect us are in bed with the industry, and what this means for you. Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/016

The Problem With Blue Light & How To Block It w/ Matt Maruca 15.07.2020

Just like electro-pollution, artificial light emitted from screens and modern light bulbs is starting to be recognized as a very serious environmental stressor for human biology. In this episode, researcher and entrepreneur Matt Maruca explains how excessive blue light affects our sleep and circadian rhythm, and the best strategies you can use to minimize these effects. Full show notes available a...

The Down-low on Red Light Therapy w/ Ari Whitten 08.07.2020

"If red light therapy could be put into a pill, it would be a billion-dollar blockbuster drug. Here's the crazy part: That drug exists. But it's not a pill. It's red and near-infrared light." In this episode, I pick my buddy Ari Whitten's brain about red light therapy, and how it differs from other light-based medical technologies. Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/014

EMFs & Children: Should You Worry? 01.07.2020

EMFs are clearly not safe for adults -- and are probably much worse for children. In this episode, Nick explores the links between EMFs and ADHD in children, brain cancer, autism and much more -- and explores many ways you can minimize these risks. Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/013

Insurers Have Left The EMF Boat 24.06.2020

In this episode, I explore how the top 3 reinsurance companies, Big Wireless and most phone manufacturers are very well aware that EMFs are a huge potential health risk. Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/012

Low EMF, Zero-VOC Saunas w/ Randy Gomm 17.06.2020

It's undeniable that saunas and other light-based technologies show tremendous benefits, but a lot of companies ignore the fact that their technologies emit other man-made EMFs that might be a stress to the human body. In this episode, Nick chats with Randy Gomm who explains how he was able to engineer a sauna that is very low in EMFs all while emitting zero VOCs. Full show notes available at: htt...

Ancient Technologies From The Jungle: My Ayahuasca Journey, Part 1 w/ Nick Pineault 10.06.2020

The medicinal/psychedelic plant concoction called "Ayahuasca" has become a new trend with CEOs, entrepreneurs and free thinkers in search of spiritual growth. In this unusual episode, Nick shares the very personal journey he went through at the Gaia Sagrada resort in Ecuador.  Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/010

The Science Behind Ayahuasca, Part 2 w/ Nick Pineault 10.06.2020

In part 2 of this series on Nick's Ayahuasca journey, he explores the science behind it. How does it affect the brain? Are there studies which support its potential therapeutic benefits? Is it safe? And who should consider using it to further their personal or spiritual development? Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/010-5

This Is Your Child's Brain On Screen Time w/ Dr. Victoria Dunckley 03.06.2020

Children spend hours every single day staring at tablets, smartphones, TVs and other screens at home… and an increasingly large number of them do the same at school. Is this technological binge supporting their health, or is it the opposite? In this episode, Nick chats with Dr. Victoria Dunckley who reveals everything you've always wanted to know about screen time. Full show notes available at: ht...

EMF Mitigation Basics & EMF Meter Problems w/ Cyril Bourke 27.05.2020

Cyril is an engineer who has realized how much electrosmog can impact human health, and who's now focused on helping people minimize their EMF exposure through his work as an EMF Mitigation Specialist. In this episode, Cyril shares the very basics of EMF mitigation, and also discusses the new EMF Meter project he's started with Nick. Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/008

The Basics of Electromagnetic Vitality Engineering (E.V.E.), Part 3 w/ Pawel Wypychowski 20.05.2020

If our EMF safety standards are completely broken, how should we replace them? Pawel Wypychowski, a top engineer from Poland, might have the answer. In part 3 of this epic interview, Pawel deconstructs the basis of his groundbreaking work -- establishing the very basis of electromagnetic biocompatibility (EMBC), through a process he calls Electromagnetic Vitality Engineering (E.V.E.). Full show no...

The Truth About Millimeter Waves & 5G, Part 2 w/ Pawel Wypychowski 13.05.2020

In part 2 of this interview series, electrical engineer Pawel Wypychowski shares surprising facts about the 5G rollout, reveals the different ways we're already being exposed to high-frequency millimeter waves, and explains how this can impact our health. Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/006

An Engineer's Perspective on EMF Radiation Dangers, Part 1 w/ Pawel Wypychowski 06.05.2020

If the brain is electrical, is there a chance that man-made EMF radiation from cell phones, wifi and Bluetooth might "jam" its signals and cause long-term health effects? "Absolutely", says electrical engineer and EMF mitigation expert Pawel Wypychowski. In this episode, he shares his unique perspective on exactly why EMF radiation impacts our health, and why 5G will be worse than previous technol...

Rational Discussion on COVID-19 w/ Dr. Anthony G. Beck 24.04.2020

A growing number of scientists have been warning for months that the data doesn't support the idea that COVID-19 is as deadly as it's been depicted to be, and that the interventions to contain the virus might do more harm than good. In this interview recorded on April 2nd, Dr. G. Beck and Nick dive deep into what the data actually says, and how to stay sane and think for ourselves in the midst of...

6 Ways To Use Your Phone More Safely w/ Nick Pineault 24.04.2020

If the first two episodes of the Smarter Tech podcast left you depressed, this third one might be the cure. In this solocast, Nick talks about 6 ways you can use your phone while minimizing the risks associated with wireless radiation. Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/003

Your Cellphone Is NOT Safe w/ Nick Pineault 24.04.2020

It's widely recognized that cell phones, wifi routers and Bluetooth devices are perfectly safe. Except they're not. In this episode, Nick reveals the multiple proofs that our current EMF safety guidelines are completely outdated and borderline useless. Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/002

Is "Smart" The New Stupid? w/ Nick Pineault 24.04.2020

New tech gadgets are being introduced at a frantic pace… way faster than our ability to study how they impact our well-being. Are we in trouble? If so, how can we make smarter choices? In this episode, Nick introduces the core concepts that he and his expert guests will try to unpack on the Smarter Tech podcast. Full show notes available at: https://theemfguy.com/001

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