Ready for a reality check on your wellness gadgets? In this episode of The Healthier Tech Podcast, we yank back the curtain on the brave new world of AI-powered self-care—and ask whether your “smart” coach is a lifesaver or a data-hungry overlord.

What you’ll hear in five fast-paced minutes:

• From step counters to mind readers Discover how today’s AI tools detect stress in your voice, predict burnout from heart-rate variability, and tailor workouts on the fly—no human trainer required.

• Chatbots with couch credentials Meet Woebot and Wysa, therapy bots using evidence-based techniques. One has already logged over five million private conversations—yours could be next.

• Your breath, decoded Lumen’s handheld sensor analyzes a single exhale to reveal whether you’re torching carbs or fat, then spits out meal plans driven by machine-learning models of real-world metabolisms.

• Wearables that learn you Whoop bands and Oura Rings don’t just track sleep; they study it, adjust recovery advice in real time, and promise a fitter, sharper you—if you dare share the data.

• Selfies for science L’Oréal’s Skin Genius AI turns your phone camera into a pocket dermatologist, flagging pores and pigmentation before you spot them in the mirror.

• The privacy trade-off We break down the fine print no one reads: when mood logs, late-night journals, and breathing patterns become gold mines for advertisers—and how to protect yourself.

Key takeaways:

AI can supercharge digital wellness, personalizing everything from mental-health check-ins to nutrition plans. But unchecked, it can blur the line between self-care and surveillance. Use the tech—just don’t let it use you.

This episode is brought to you by Shield Your Body—a global leader in EMF protection and digital wellness. Because real wellness means protecting your body, not just optimizing it.

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