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Apple's VP of Health Dr. Sumbul Desai on Apple Watch Breakthroughs, Health Data & Handling Pressure


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Today,  I’m joined by a powerhouse guest: Dr. Sumbul Desai, Vice President of Health at Apple. 

Whether you're obsessed with your Apple Watch or barely scratching the surface of its features, this conversation will show you just how far health tech has come.

We talk about everything from the evolution of the Apple Watch (it turns 10 this year!), to the responsibility of running a global health platform. Plus, how Dr. Desai personally navigates anxiety, motherhood, and the responsibility of creating tools that impact millions of lives—without compromising your data or privacy. Big job . .  . HUGE!

We’re Covering:

  • How  Apple Watch evolved over the past ten years.
  • The key takeaway for anyone concerned about privacy. 
  • One of Dr. Desai's favourite Apple Watch features
  • How user feedback led to life-saving features 
  • Dr. Desai’s personal tips for managing stress and anxiety—yes, even at her level
  • Dr. Desai's feel good thing (times THREE)

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by health data, curious about wearables, or unsure whether the tech you’re using is actually helping—you’ll want to hear this one.

Resources & Features Mentioned:

  • Apple Watch Health Tools: Vitals App, Sleep Tracking, Cardio Fitness, ECG & Heart Rate Alerts
  • Walking Steadiness & Fall Detection features
  • Apr 24th, Apple Watch is celebrating Global Close Your Rings Day. Close all your rings on that day and earn a limited-edition award, plus 10 animated stickers and an animated badge for Messages. #CloseYourRings

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