Sustainable Minimalists

UnSmarting Your Smart Home

September 30, 2026·35 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

We live our lives surrounded by smart phones, smart devices, Wi-Fi networks, and wireless wearables. But as our homes become "smarter", the constant electropollution these devices emit carries risks for our long-term health.Your home should be a sanctuary, not a radiation zone. On today's show, radiologist and author Dr. Rob Brown offers simple ways to dramatically reduce your daily electropollution load without giving up modern technology. Here's a preview:[5:00] A doctor explains why he believes electropollution is "the secondhand smoke of our generation"[13:30] Should our children wear Airpods or smart watches? Should we?[25:00] Five low friction ways to reduce electropollution in your home[29:00] Why this medical doctor suggests that we shut our wifi router off each night, plus: other ways to support rest and cellular recovery Resources mentioned:Unplug: A Radiologist Explores the Damage Caused by Electropollution and How You Can Prevent ItDefenderShield phone caseNext Book Club! Nov. 4 7:30pm EST Book: TRASH! A Garbageman's Story This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting!Join our (free!) Facebook community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalistsSay hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists2448/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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