# #224 The Truth About Health Tracking Devices (Oura, Whoop, Apple Watch & More)

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Podcast: [The Holistic Health Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-holistic-health-podcast-1110198)
Published: 2026-05-19T20:00:00+00:00
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Ever checked your Oura Ring score first thing in the morning… and instantly decided how your entire day was going to feel? US TOOOOO! In this episode, we dive into the world of health tracking devices — from Oura Rings and Apple Watches to TempDrop, MyFitnessPal, Garmin, Whoop bands and beyond — and share our honest thoughts on whether these tools are genuinely helping us… or quietly making us more anxious, obsessive, and disconnected from our bodies. We unpack the pros, the pitfalls, and the...

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