Body Electric

Manoush Zomorodi, Keith Diaz
podcasts@npr.org

Booking Overview

Body Electric explores how modern technology is reshaping the body—then looks for practical ways to reclaim well-being. It can be a strong platform for experts in health, physiology, human-computer interaction, and digital wellness, with guests typically framed as researchers and science communicators.

Metrics

Episodes: 25

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Instagram: 8.0M followers

30s Ad: 77 - 95, 60s Ad: 92 - 110

Contact Information

podcasts@npr.org

Host

Manoush Zomorodi - Host/creator of Body Electric, known for science communication at the intersection of technology and human behavior/health. Guides listeners through research-backed explanations of how the digital ...

Keith Diaz - Physiologist referenced in the series updates as being engaged in ongoing work related to the show’s themes about digital-age health costs. Likely serves as a scientific contributor within the seri...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Health or life-science researchers (physiology, neuroscience), clinicians with a wellness/digital-health angle, or prominent science writers/educators who can translate research into practical guidance (e.g., authors who coin terms or publish on digital-age health effects).
Required Achievements:  
Authored or co-authored books or major reports on technology and health, Published peer-reviewed research in relevant fields (physiology, sleep, stress, human factors), Recognized for science communication; coined terminology adopted in public health discourse

Recent Guest Discussions

Linda Stone - Technology’s Effects On Breathing/health; Practical Low-tech Techniques (kazoo; Physiological Sigh) To Improve Well-being.

Recent Topics

Digital Wellness, Physiology, Technology, Human Factors, Sleep, Breathing, Stress, Neuroscience, Psychology, Health

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Body Electric
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Big update: The Body Electric book is out!

May 05, 2026

Dear Body Electric listeners, we’ve missed you, and we have some exciting news. Manoush’s new book, Body Electric: The Hidden Health Costs of the Digital Age and New Science to Reclaim Your Well-Being, is out today! Please enjoy this short audio update on all things Body Electric: where things stand since the 2023 Body Electric study, what physiologist Keith Diaz has been working on since then, and what to expect in Manoush’s new book.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...

Life Kit: Don't always depend on GPS. Your sense of direction will thank you

August 13, 2024

We've got a special episode for you today from our friends at Life Kit! Do you feel like you always need to use GPS to get around? Never quite sure if it's a left or a right turn — even though you just looked at a map? Are you tired of outsourcing your own body's sense of direction to an app? It can be anxiety-inducing but in this episode, experts explain how to gain more confidence while navigating.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsors...

5 minute walk & talk: The low-tech gadget to make your breaks better

July 16, 2024

It's the finale of Body Electric season 2! Writer Linda Stone, who coined the term "screen apnea," knows all too well that our technology can really mess with our breathing and our health. Join her and Manoush for this 5 minute break where Linda demonstrates how playing the kazoo and practicing the physiological sigh can help you feel your best on screen-filled days.We'd love to hear from you — email us at BodyElectric@npr.org.Binge the entire Body Electric series here.Sign up for our newslet...

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