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Every conversation since 2019 — entrepreneurs, authors and interesting people, David's own solo episodes, and his life with an autoimmune illness. 287 episodes and counting. Episodes narrated by David's AI voice carry an “AI voice” label.

13 min

Death on Toast: An Honest Health Update

Recorded live, from bed, on a Saturday afternoon feeling — in David's own words — "like death on toast." Ahead of a hospital admission on Monday, David sat down to give an honest update: where his health actually stan…

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11 min AI voice: this episode is narrated by David's AI voice

Why Positive Affirmations Don’t Work (and What Does)

Positive affirmations don't just fail for the people who need them most — they actively backfire. David unpacks the 2009 Wood study, explains why the brain treats a bold declaration as a lie to be rebutted, and lays o…

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14 min AI voice: this episode is narrated by David's AI voice

Why Willpower Fails (And What Actually Works)

David Watts dismantles the seductive myth that lasting change is a matter of wanting it more. Drawing on the neuroscience of habit, dopamine, and environment design, he explains why willpower is the wrong engine — and…

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8 min AI voice: this episode is narrated by David's AI voice

The Machine That Gave Me My Voice Back

The voice narrating this episode is an AI clone of my own — trained on about three hours of my real recordings, because my health does not always check my publishing calendar. This episode is the machine introducing i…

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13 min

Why I’m Back (And Why Most of What You’ll Hear Isn’t Me)

The show is back — and this episode is me, live at the microphone, explaining everything. Where I've been (the honest version: CIDP, hospitals, and a body that keeps picking fights with itself). Why I stopped conventi…

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10 min

Living with Chronic Pain

In today's episode, David provides a raw and honest update on his ongoing health journey, particularly his struggle with pain and muscle cramps that have intensified despite medical treatments. He shares his latest th…

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15 min

From the Hospital: Humor, Health, and Hope

I'm David Watts, and today, I'm opening up about some personal challenges and life updates. It's been a while since we last connected, and there's no fancy excuse for it—I wasn't feeling up to it. From dealing with wo…

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18 min

David's Hospital Saga: What’s Been Going On and What’s Next

David Watts: Hey there! Welcome back to Watts Involved. I'm your host, David Watts, and we’re on Episode 259 today. This one's a bit different because it's all about my personal health journey lately. If you've been f…

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19 min

Living with Illness: Updates on PolyGAM, CIDP, and Daily Struggles

Welcome to another episode of "Watts Involved," In episode 258, David shares a profoundly personal update on his recent health challenges, including his ongoing battle with CIDP and other complications. After a mix-up…

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21 min

Medical Aid Denials and a R34,000 Repair Bill: My Week in Review

Welcome to Episode 257 of "Watts Involved" with your host, David Watts. In this episode, David opens up about the recent challenges he's faced, from a coffee mishap that caused significant damage to his MacBook to nav…

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17 min

Open Conversations About Autoimmune Diseases Work And Legacy

In this deeply personal episode, host David Watts opens up about his ongoing battles with autoimmune diseases, including CIDP and myasthenia gravis. He discusses the challenges of managing his health, the impact on hi…

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9 min

Unveiling Health Challenges: The Revamped Watts Involved Podcast

On this episode of Watts Involved, host David Watts opens up about a significant change in the podcast's focus. Formerly a business and motivational show, David now shares his personal journey with type 2 diabetes and…

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