Before You Buy That Gadget: 6 Questions That Save You Time, Money, and Regret

Every week, my inbox fills up with questions like, “Freddie, what do you think of this gadget?” In a world overflowing with wellness tech—hydrogen water, PEMF, lymphatic suits—it’s hard to know what’s real and what’s just shiny marketing. So I’m laying it all out. This episode breaks down the six core principles I use to evaluate technology: science and safety, lifestyle compatibility, value versus hype, brand reliability, longevity, and remembering the most important truth—your body does the healing. Whether you're a practitioner or just starting your wellness journey, these tips will help you make smart, aligned decisions with your energy, time, and dollars. HIGHLIGHTS [00:00] - Technology doesn’t heal—you do [01:12] - My #1 principle: science, safety, and real validation [02:58] - The Flowpresso example: lymph, sleep, and cellular hydration [04:20] - Lifestyle compatibility: will you actually use this device? [06:10] - Ice baths and the reality behind the hype [07:47] - Value vs marketing: understanding true cost [09:22] - Brand support: who picks up the phone when something breaks? [10:10] - Longevity and market trends: is this company sticking around? [11:10] - Final reminder: the body heals, tech just supports LINKS & RESOURCES BEAM Minerals: http://beamminerals.com/beautifullybroken Use code beautifullybroken for 20% off Flowpresso: https://calendly.com/freddiekimmel/flowpresso-one-on-one-discovery Silver Biotics Wound Healing Gel: https://bit.ly/3JnxyDD 30% off Use Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN for Discount StemRegen: https://www.stemregen.co/products/stemregen?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=1&affid=52 Code: beautifullybroken LightPathLED: https://lightpathled.pxf.io/c/3438432/2059835/25794 CONNECT WITH FREDDIE Check out my website and store: (http://www.beautifullybroken.world)   Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/beautifullybroken.world/)   YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@BeautifullyBrokenWorld)