Global Wellness Summit

In this very special episode host Kim Marshall talks to two real estate development pioneers—Steve Nygren of Serenbe and Chuck Heath of AMEYALLI—as well as wellness icon Deepak Chopra about wellness real estate, the fastest growing sector of the global wellness economy according to the Global Wellness Institute. Steve shares why he founded Serenbe 20 years ago near Atlanta, Georgia, and how it developed into an award-winning neighborhood known for pioneering biophilic design, sustainability, and health-forward intergenerational living. Joining Steve is 40-year veteran of real estate development, Chuck Heath, who is building AMEYALLI near Deer Valley, Utah. Developed around hot springs, it's the first real estate development to partner one of the top names in mind-body wellbeing, Deepak Chopra, and his Chopra Foundation. Join us as we dive into the compelling idea that wellness communities can be the lifestyle longevity labs of the future.Resources:DeepakChopra.comSerenbe.comAMEYALLI.comDigitaldeepak.ai· 2024 Wellness Real Estate Market Growth Report -- GWI Hosted by Kim Marshall Produced by NOVA Media

In this episode, which brings to life three sectors of the global wellness economy, Wellness Tourism, Spas, and Hot Springs, we speak with Daniel Spencer from The Spa at Séc-he and Colleen Pace from Visit Greater Palm Springs. Discover how this unique spa is built around sacred hot springs and integrates the rich heritage of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians with cutting-edge wellness experiences. Colleen shares how Palm Springs has evolved into a global wellness destination, blending history, culture, and healing traditions to offer visitors an ancient-meets-modern, holistic retreat.To learn more, visit TheSpaatSeche.com and VisitGreaterPalmSprings.com.Resources:Connect with Daniel Spencer on LinkedInConnect with Colleen on LinkedInHosted by Kim MarshallProduced by NOVA Media

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) started the conversation about Wellness Real Estate back in 2018 with its groundbreaking Build Well to Live Well research report. In this episode, we get to know two innovative companies leading the dynamic growth that GWI predicted for the sector since then. In this content-rich, double episode we'll first speak to the founder of international architectural firm SHoP Architects, Christopher Sharples. We'll learn about SHoP Architects' approach to landmarks like The Barclay Center and embassies around the world. Next, we'll talk to COO Craig Collin and Senior VP Clint Beaty from Tavistock, the real estate development company behind a pioneering, award-winning wellness city and its new, sister city being designed as a “naturehood.” They explain the expansive vision that created their unique urban wellness centers near Orlando, Florida. Join us to find out why, when it comes to living spaces, the future is now. For more information on these groundbreaking projects, visit SHoPArc,com and Tavistock.com. To access the latest GWI research on this sector, visit globalwellnessinstitute.org. Resources:SHoP Architects: shoparc.comTavistock: tavistock.comLake Nona: lakenona.comHosted by Kim MarshallProduced by NOVA Media

Join us for an “on the road” episode as we celebrate Global Wellness Day's 2024 theme of "Nature" in two stunning locales in Portugal. We are oceanfront in Cascais and later surrounded by the climate change fighting, biodiversity hotspots that are the cork forests of Portugal. We speak to some of the country's leading voices in wellness who exemplify the presence of a global community linked by their passion for inspiring others to embrace wellbeing practices in their everyday life. Find out why Global Wellness Day's motto is “One Day Can Change Your Life.” To learn more, visit Global Wellness Day's site at GlobalWellnessDay.org.Resources:Global Wellness Day: globalwellnessday.orgCorc Yoga: corcyoga.comFarol Design Hotel in Cascais: faroldesignhotel.comABC Sustainable Luxury Hospitality: Main Home - ABC HospitalitySound Wellness Initiative Members - Global Wellness InstituteHerdade da Barrosinha Hotel in Alentejo – Herdade da BarrosinhaHear Adília Ferreira's music at https://adiliaferreira.me/Hosted by Kim MarshallProduced by NOVA Media

Dive into the intersection of ancient spirituality and cutting-edge technology with Poonacha Machaiah, CEO of the Chopra Foundation. Discover how immersive meditation spaces, artificial intelligence, and pioneering mental health initiatives are revolutionizing our approach to wellness. Join us as Poonacha shares his transformative journey from corporate tech to spiritual innovation, and learn how technology is being harnessed to foster global well-being and personal transformation.To learn more, visit The Chopra Foundation's site at ChopraFoundation.orgResources:Connect with Poonacha on LinkedInFollow Poonacha on Instagram: @poonachaNever Alone Initiative for Mental HealthInsight Timer AppOprah & Chopra 21-Day Meditation ExperienceHosted by Kim MarshallProduced by NOVA Media

In this transformative episode of Global Wellness Conversations, we dive deep into a company spearheading innovation and new business models in the booming longevity market, talking to Bill Kapp, MD, CEO of Fountain Life. Started by Tony Robbins and Peter Diamandis, MD, Fountain Life's pioneering clinical model—blending concierge medicine with precision diagnostics—is leveraging cutting-edge technology and data to shift healthcare from reactive to proactive, ensuring you can live your best life, longer. We're also joined by this week's co-host, journalist and Well+Good Co-Founder Alexia Brue, as we explore the science behind early disease detection, the power of AI in personal health, and how Fountain Life is one example of the interconnected longevity “economy” pegged to be worth $610 billion by 2025—a trend featured in Global Wellness Summit's The Future of Wellness 2024 global trends report. Don't miss this insightful conversation that unpacks the business of wellness, illuminating how medicine and wellness intersect in the rapidly growing longevity market.To learn more, visit Fountain Life's site at FountainLife.com.Resources:Connect with Bill Kapp on LinkedIn"Life Force" by Tony RobbinsWell+Good: wellandgood.comHosted by Kim MarshallProduced by NOVA Media

In this special episode of Global Wellness Conversations, we'll share groundbreaking insights from the Global Wellness Summit's annual Wellness Trend Reveal media event, focusing on the ten trends identified for 2024. We'll find out why for the past two decades this annual GWS Trend Reveal has become such a prescient industry phenomenon, impacting the conversation about all facets of wellness. You'll be hearing from a range of voices – from the founder of GWS and Global Wellness Institute, Susie Ellis, and their trend research guru, Beth McGroarty. We'll also hear firsthand from the trendsetters, researchers, and media voices at the forefront of this evolution, offering their unique perspectives and insights on how news and expansion of these trends will ripple out into the marketplace. From climate-adaptive wellness strategies to a wellness check on weight loss drugs, join us as we explore how "hardcare" and "softcare" are coming together to forge a more inclusive, dynamic future for wellness. Whether you're a wellness aficionado or a professional looking to stay ahead of the curve, this episode is your guide to the latest innovations and ideas shaping our well-being in 2024 and beyond. To learn more, visit Global Wellness Summit's site at GlobalWellnessSummit.com.Resources:2024 Global Wellness Trends Report: The Future of WellnessListen to All Too WellListen to STARRCASTHosted by Kim MarshallProduced by NOVA Media

In this captivating episode of Global Wellness Conversations, we find out why a legendary, multi-platinum and Grammy-winning music producer – known as the “Emperor of Sound” who blurred the line between hip hop and R&B – is now getting into wellness music. Timbaland, a.k.a. Tim Mosley, shares the story of his transformative journey from a street-smart DJ to the heights of the music world through health challenges, addiction, and a profound awakening to wellness and music's healing power. Join us as we explore how Timbaland is partnering with Myndstream, a science-backed wellness music company, to bring a new infusion of sound to the spa world and beyond, and in so doing, embodying two Wellness Music Trends first identified by the Global Wellness Summit in 2020 and 2021.To learn more, visit Timbaland's site at Timbaland.com.Resources:Timbaland Goes From the Club to the Spa with New Wellness Music CategoryLearn more about Myndstream: myndstream.comHosted by Kim MarshallProduced by NOVA Media

Imagine a fitness experience that transcends the ordinary, where every movement is a step towards spiritual, emotional, and physical synchronicity. Welcome to the world of Sanctum, where the realms of movement, music, and meditation unite to redefine wellness. In this captivating episode of Global Wellness Conversations, we're joined by the innovative minds behind this revolutionary concept, Luuk Melisse and Gabriel Olszewski. The co-founders of Sanctum share their extraordinary journeys from the realms of dance & fitness and corporate marketing to the forefront of a global wellness movement. Sanctum stands out not just as a fitness regimen but as a holistic approach to well-being, set in spiritually significant locations like churches, offering a deeply sacred and immersive experience. The classes, intricately structured in nine chapters, are crafted to create a seamless connection between the physical, emotional, and spiritual facets of the individual. This episode delves into Sanctum's philosophy of inclusivity, its diverse community, and the pivotal role of Sanctum guides who encourage personal expression and self-discovery. We also explore Sanctum's unique nomadic model, featuring collaborations with luxury hotels for retreats and events worldwide. Luuk and Gabriel discuss their business philosophy, their vision for the future, including the Sanctum Frequency Festival, aiming to cultivate a global wellness community. Tune in to discover how Sanctum is reshaping the landscape of fitness and wellness, offering a path to holistic health and communal harmony.To learn more, visit Sanctum's site at WeAreSanctum.com.Resources:Connect with Luuk on LinkedInConnect with Gabriel on LinkedInFollow Sanctum on Instagram: @wearesanctumHosted by Kim MarshallProduced by NOVA Media

We're going to dive deep into the mysteries of consciousness with Dr. Tony Nader, a renowned neuroscientist and the leader of the Transcendental Meditation Organization worldwide. Dr. Nader, with his rich background in medicine and neuroscience from Harvard and MIT, sheds light on how Transcendental Meditation transcends traditional mindfulness practices and taps into the very essence of our being. Join us as we explore the fundamental nature of consciousness, its implications for our daily lives, and the potential it holds for global peace and well-being.To learn more, visit Dr. Nader's site at DrTonyNader.com.Resources:Read: One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness by Dr Tony NaderListen: Consciousness Is All There IsFollow Dr. Nader on Instagram: @drtonynaderHosted by Kim MarshallProduced by NOVA Media

Did you know that 175 million people travel for junior & collegiate & recreational sports? Or that the overall travel segment called sports tourism is valued at $800 billion globally? Today's episode sheds light on the opportunity just waiting to be filled – having the over $650 billion wellness tourism market help serve the recovery, conditioning, and mental wellness needs of the sports world. In keeping with the 2023 trend of “Wellness + Sports: New Business Models for Hospitality” first identified by the Global Wellness Summit, we're speaking today to Patricia Ladis, a former dancer and licensed physical therapist who has used wellness techniques on tennis pros from Wimbledon to the Olympics and on dancers from Broadway to the American Ballet Theater. She also shares insights from her work with Junior and Collegiate players and their individual and family recovery needs on the road. We'll even have a cameo appearance by the mother of a soccer player from a Junior League in Spain as she shares the realities of life on the road for young athletes. Join us as we shed light on this previously overlooked opportunity. Find out the many ways sports needs wellness and wellness needs sports. To learn more, visit Patricia's site at PatriciaLadis.com.Resources:Reach out to Patricia: info@wisebodypt.comFollow Patricia on Instagram: @patricialadisHosted by Kim MarshallProduced by NOVA Media

Join us for a reveal of the latest numbers from the Global Wellness Economy as research fellows from the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) reveal the latest research quantifying the global wellness economy from the just-released 2023 Global Wellness Economy Monitor. GWI research fellows pioneered this field of research a decade ago, being the first to use the term and define the global wellness economy. Discover the first post-pandemic recovery data gathered from 218 countries and what's in store for the eleven sectors of the wellness economy, incorporating “industries that enable consumers to incorporate wellness activities and lifestyles into their daily lives.” GWI's Senior Research Fellows, Ophelia Yeung and Katherine Johnston share surprising insights highlighting which sectors – from Wellness Tourism to Wellness Real Estate from Mental Wellness to Beauty & Personal Care – fared the best, which are still recovering as well as their research backed predictions for the future. Learn why Fortune 500 companies have come to depend on this research and how investors, developers and wellness business owners can benefit from numbers with this level of research, detail, rigor and definition behind them.To learn more, visit the Global Wellness Institute's site at GlobalWellnessInstitute.org.Resources:Read the GWI Wellness ReportsConnect with Katherine on LinkedInConnect with Ophelia on LinkedInHosted by Kim MarshallProduced by NOVA Media

Join us on a journey to the next generation with Sophie Howe, who served as the world's first Future Generations Commissioner in the country of Wales from 2016 to 2023. Dive into a conversation that addresses the issues of critical importance to global youth, including the shift to a planet-conscious economy, the profound implications of car-centric infrastructures, and the proactive measures required to address societal issues from domestic abuse to education reform. Sophie, recognized among the UK's top 100 change-makers and a keynote speaker at the 2023 Global Wellness Summit, offers insights that challenge and inspire.To learn more, visit Sophie's site at FutureGenerations.wales. Resources:Sophie Howe on the United NationsConnect with Sophie on LinkedInSophie Howe as Keynote Speaker at the 2023 Global Wellness Summit Hosted by Kim MarshallProduced by NOVA Media

Our guest today, Dr. Deborah Birx, catapulted to the forefront of the US national dialogue at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic at a White House press conference that became a top news story around the world. Dr. Birx sheds light on the truth behind the headlines. She'll share insights from her four decades in public health, from the National Institutes of Health to the Centers for Disease Control to leading the charge against pandemics from AIDS to Ebola on the African continent, and how her insights can empower our individual health decisions. Learn about her current role in advancing indoor air quality, hear highlights from her eye-opening book about her time in the Trump Administration, "Silent Invasion," and understand why she believes in the crucial importance of truthful, clear communication in public health. Dive deep into the layers of protection against COVID, the critical role of women in the professional world, and the need to honor and respect our elders.To learn more, visit ActivePure Technology's site at ActivePure.com.Resources:Connect with Dr. Deborah Birx on LinkedInRead: Silent Invasion: The Untold Story of the Trump Administration, Covid-19, and Preventing the Next Pandemic Before It's Too LateWashington Post Article: Deborah Birx's unseen fight to stop Trump's covid falsehoodsHosted by Kim MarshallProduced by NOVA Media

While Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are very common references in today's Western wellness world, today we are discussing another vibrant and expansive system of healing traditions, Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM). Did you know that the 1,000-year-old TAIM tradition was first brought to Europe in the 12th century? At that time, European scholars studied Arab works and translated them into Latin—and they became the predominant principles taught in European medical schools until the Renaissance.Today, we're speaking to one of the foremost experts on the topic, Oxford University Professor Gerry Bodeker, the author of ten books including “Wellness Traditions from the Islamic World.” Most people don't associate Africa and the Middle East with wellness, even though advanced food-as-medicine, anti-aging and healing systems have been refined across these regions for over a millennium.The second half of this special episode is an interview with Dr. Bibi Lockhat. Holding a dual degree in Complementary Health Science and Medicine, she is the TAIM specialist at Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva Som. She is also an expert in hands-on healing, such as Hijama, massage, acupressure, and aromatherapy, and often draws on herbal remedies to improve overall health. She'll provide an audio tour of the one-of-a-kind wellness destination that is Zulal, including describing its far-reaching sustainability programs that even impact the property's biodiversity—from mangroves to mammals. The episode comes full circle because not only did Professor Bodeker consult on the wellness programs at Zulal, but the resort is also the location of the pre- and post-trips organized exclusively for delegates attending the 2023 Global Wellness Summit in Qatar in November.To learn more, visit Zulal Wellness Resort's site at Zulal.com. Resources:Connect with Prof. Gerry Bodeker on LinkedInFollow Prof. Gerry Bodeker on Instagram: @gerrybodekerFollow Dr. Bibi Lockhat on Instagram: @bibilockhatRead: Wellness Traditions from the Islamic WorldExplore the 2023 Global Wellness SummitExplore pre- and post-trips for Summit delegates to ZulalHosted by Kim MarshallProduced by NOVA Media

Join us on this episode of Global Wellness Conversations as we speak with Sadhvi Bhagwati Saraswati about her remarkable journey from Hollywood to the Himalayas. Exploring the crucial role of spirituality in wellness, Sadhvi shares her transformational experiences in India, her profound spiritual awakening, and her dedication to a life of divine service, from her global work on sustainable development to her role on the United Nations Advisory Council on Religion. Discover the powerful impact spirituality can have on personal and societal wellbeing with us.To learn more, visit Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati's site at sadhviji.org.Resources:Connect with Sadhvi on FacebookWatch Sadhvi's YouTube ChannelFollow Sadhvi on Instagram: @sadhvijiHosted by Kim Marshall.Produced by Nova MediaSponsored by Magleby Development‘s Velvaere Park City.

A thriving example of the Global Wellness Summit's 2023 “Wellness + Gathering” trend, THE WELL is a new kind of wellness hub the founders call one-stop-shopping for their members' wellness needs, with five businesses under one roof. Join us as two of the business' three co-founders, Rebecca Parekh and Kane Sarhan, reveal how their innovative business model—that brings together best-in-class spa services, a medical office, movement & meditation studios, an organic café and retail & social spaces—was created and keeps evolving. Find out why their key differentiators include: blending ancient healing methods with modern medicine, creating innovative technology to track health journeys and breaking the mold in how they select, train and value their team. Learn why their paradigm-shifting platform is now attracting hoteliers and multi-use properties, and how their mantra of making wellness a daily lifestyle is changing what's possible in a healthy business.To learn more, visit THE WELL's site at the-well.com.Resources:Connect with Kane on LinkedInConnect with Rebecca on LinkedInHosted by Kim Marshall.Produced by Nova MediaSponsored by Magleby Development‘s Velvaere Park City.

Sponsored by Magleby Development's Velvaere Park City.Join us as we explore the incredible journey of entrepreneur, environmental activist and long-distance swimmer, Oded Rahav, who organized the first ever swim across the world's saltiest body of water to raise awareness for a famous shrinking sea in the Middle East. You'll also hear why this son of Holocaust survivors swam for sharks in South Africa and across the US Mexico border to a group of waiting children. Find out why businesses should take heed to Oded's driving philosophy of Tikkun Olam in this time of ominous climate change and how everyone can make a difference for our planet.To learn more, visit Oded Rahav's site at DeadSeaGuardians.org.Resources:Connect with Odev Rahav on LinkedInFollow Oded Rahav on Instagram: @oded.rahavHosted by Kim Marshall.Produced by Nova Media

Can bodegas and mini-marts be a force for good? In today's episode, we dive into the world of eco-conscious retail with Rachel Krupa, the innovative founder of The Goods Mart. Rachel is redefining the traditional convenience store experience by offering healthier, sustainable alternatives and championing emerging, diverse brands. We'll talk about her journey, the challenges she's faced, the communities she's helped build, and how she's breaking barriers in an industry often overlooked when it comes to sustainable and health-forward business practices. Join us as we explore the intersection of convenience and conscious consumerism, and learn how The Goods Mart is on a mission to change the way we think about shopping for good. Rachel was a keynote speaker at the Global Wellness Summit's 2023 Wellness Real Estate and Communities Symposium held at JPMorgan Chase headquarters in NYC.To learn more, visit The Goods Mart's site at TheGoodsMart.com.Resources:Rina Raphael's book, "The Gospel of Wellness"Follow Rachel on Instagram: @rachkrupaHosted by Kim Marshall.Produced by Nova Media

Are the buildings we live and work in supporting our wellness – or are they making us sick? Listen in as we pull back the curtain on 'sick buildings' and the adverse health impacts of traditional building design. Our expert panel features Professor Joseph G. Allen, the mind behind Harvard's Healthy Buildings Program, who enlightens us about the nine pillars of a healthy building and why they are critical to our well-being. We're also joined by Jim Dobbie and Debra Wyatte from Zeal for Living, who are revolutionizing the rental market by prioritizing health-focused living spaces. This episode uncovers the urgency of transforming our built environment and how this ground-breaking movement is setting a new standard for the future of living spaces.To learn more, visit Joseph G. Allen's site at hsph.harvard.edu/joseph-allen and Zeal for Living at ZealForLiving.com.Resources:Book: Healthy Buildings, How Indoor Spaces Can Make You Sick or Keep You Well by Joseph G. AllenHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthHealthy Buildings Program at Harvardzealforliving.comJoseph G. Allen on TwitterJim Dobbie on LinkedInDebra Wyatte on LinkedInHosted by Kim MarshallProduced by Nova Media

Dive into an inspiring conversation with two wellness industry icons: 101-year-old Deborah Szekley, known as the godmother of the modern-day mind/body/fitness movement and her protégé, Susie Ellis, known as the godmother of the global wellness economy. They discuss the evolution of the wellness industry, their personal journeys and connection, and the importance of mentorship, collaboration, science backed findings and global citizenship. Join us as we celebrate Deborah's recent birthday and reflect on the experiences over the decades of these two wellness pioneers who gave birth to a global movement. To learn more, visit Deborah's site at RanchoLaPuerta.com.Resources:The Godmother of the Wellness Economy – Living History of a Global Movement with Susie EllisDeborah Szekely: 100 Years Young - Global Wellness InstituteHosted by Kim Marshall.Produced by Nova Media

The antidote to the loneliness epidemic is a new trend identified by Global Wellness Summit (GWS) researchers called Wellness + Gathering. The pandemic was a breaking point where people sought a change from the lonely journeys of self-care, craving connection. Today we speak to a pioneer in this space, Dr. Jonathan Leary, founder of the world's first social wellness clubs called “Remedy Place.” Discover how urban clubs are the springboard for creatively bringing people together with intention, illuminating the benefits of infrared saunas, ice baths, lymphatic massage, acupuncture and even chiropractic, while underscoring the increased effectiveness when done in a supportive, social setting. This episode will explain how the post-pandemic wellness industry is moving from “lonely to social self-care, from buying to belonging, from URL to IRL, from ego to empathy, from Goop to group,” as stated in GWS's “The Future of Wellness 2023” global trends report.To learn more:Visit Dr. Jonathan Leary's site at RemedyPlace.com Get the 2023 Global Wellness Trends Report: The Future of WellnessResources:Learn more at drjonathanleary.comConnect with Dr. Jonathan Leary on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjonathanlearyHosted by Kim Marshall.Produced by Nova Media

Music is not only an integral part of being human, but research shows that music can have a powerful effect on mood, emotion, energy, and even mental health. Our guest today, Freddie Moross, CEO of Myndstream — a wellness music company with a roster of award-winning composers — explains that when music is purposely created to be at the intersection of art, science, and culture, amazing things can happen. Winner of the Global Wellness Summit 2023 Debora Simon Award for Leader in Furthering Mental Wellness, Moross talks about his work with neurodiverse communities, helping children with Autism and seniors with Alzheimer's. We'll hear about Myndstream's science-backed music designed for the spa world. You'll find out who in the Myndstream family is the number one sleep artist in the world and we'll even meet the duo behind Palm Reading, artists who compose music by becoming accompanists to the energy they pick up from plants around the world in a process called biosonification. Talk about music that is truly “of a place!”To learn more, visit Myndstream's site at Myndstream.com.Resources:Connect with Freddie Moross on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/freddiemorossLearn more about Palm Reading: myndstream.com/artists/palm-reading OR https://palmreadingmusic.com/Follow Myndstream on Instagram: @myndstreamHosted by Kim Marshall.Produced by Nova Media

Looking for a way to feel more connected and improve your wellness amidst the hustle and bustle of city living? Or to create more community wellness in your workplace or real estate development? Look no further than urban planner Robert Hammond, co-founder of Friends of the High Line. Hammond's work on the iconic elevated park in New York City has transformed the way millions of locals and visitors experience the city while serving as an international symbol of urban renewal. But his vision doesn't stop there. Hammond is now focused on creating large-scale communal spaces devoted to thermal wellness, where people can gather, relax, renew and, dare we say it, have fun! Learn more about the vital role of community in wellness and how Hammond is revolutionizing the way we think about public spaces in cities around the world.To learn more, read Robert Hammond's recent article, “Urban Infrastructure Might Just Save Cities: excerpt from the Global Wellness Summit's The Future of Wellness 2023 Trends report.)Resources:Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium“Urban Infrastructure Might Just Save Cities” (excerpt from the Global Wellness Summit's The Future of Wellness 2023 Trends report)ThermeGroup.comTheHighLine.orgConnect with Hammond on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robert-hammond-3392604Follow Hammond on Instagram: @thehighlineguyHosted by Kim MarshallProduced by Nova Media

Are you ready to unlock the hidden power of the senses? Meet Ari Peralta, the visionary neuroscientist and sensory designer who is revolutionizing the way we understand and experience the world around us. With a diverse background that spans Harvard University, Parsons School of Design, and expertise in business and neuroscience, Ari is on a mission to decode the secret language of the senses and bring their impact to the forefront of human experience.To learn more, visit Ari Peralta's site at Arigami.co.ukResources:Learn more about mycoocoonConnect with Ari on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ari-peralta-34114a149Follow Ari on Instagram: @mr_arigamiSponsored by Carillon Miami Wellness ResortHosted by Kim Marshall.

Aradhana Khowala is CEO of Aptamind Partners, a consultancy focused on regenerative tourism, travel and hospitality. She is a recognized leader in the industry, named an "Inspirational Game Changer" by the 21st Century Icon Awards from CNBC and the London School of Economics and recognized as one of the 100 most powerful executives in hospitality. A dynamic and engaging thought leader, Aradhana also speaks on diversity, gender equality and femtech, recently delivering a keynote at the Global Wellness Summit on the case for equity in women's health research and innovation called "Busting Taboos and Making Billions." Listen as this passionate and knowledgeable advocate discusses the transition from sustainability to regenerative travel, the need for action on climate change and the role of leaders in creating momentum for positive change towards equity in medical research and in the tourism, travel and hospitality industries. Resources:Follow Aradhana on LinkedInTEDx Talk: Don't Be A Gender. Be An Airbender!Sponsored by Carillon Miami Wellness ResortHosted by Kim Marshall.

What is the true meaning of wellness? And what are the paths to attain it? The BBC set out to answer those questions. Leveraging the research and network of the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), BBC StoryWorks just produced a digital series for GWI that delves into the topic of wellness and the art and science of living well.On this episode of the Global Wellness Summit's podcast Global Wellness Conversations, host Kim Marshall welcomes Simon Shelley, the Vice-President of Programming Partnerships from BBC StoryWorks, who led the creation of this brand new series called In Pursuit of Wellness: The Art & Science of Living Well. Simon discusses the power of storytelling to change the conversation on wellness to a more accessible and inclusive one, highlighting some of the human-centric stories from different parts of the world in the series. Simon discusses how the series aims to integrate ancient practices alongside our conventional healthcare system, and how the media can be used to track audience sentiments and to help remove barriers to entry when it comes to wellness.Resources:Watch In Pursuit of WellnessConnect with Simon Shelley on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/simonshelleySponsored by Carillon Miami Wellness ResortHosted by Kim Marshall.

Have you ever wondered what the secret to a long and healthy life is? Could it be the food we eat? Studying the areas of the world where people live exceptionally long lives, known as the Blue Zones, Dan Buettner may have found the answer.Dan Buettner is a National Geographic Fellow and best-selling author who recently gave a keynote at the Global Wellness Summit in Tel Aviv in Tel Aviv, Israel. Dan has dedicated his life to understanding the world's healthiest cultures. He famously identified five regions, which he has dubbed the Blue Zones, where people live the longest and healthiest lives.In addition to his books, Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who've Lived the Longest, Blue Zones Solution, and Blue Zones of Happiness, Dan's newest book Blue Zone American Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100 was released on December 6th, 2022. In it, he shares recipes from the Blue Zones, focusing on plant-based dishes that are both inexpensive and easy to make while passing the American-palate taste test.Food plays a critical role in longevity. Much of the life expectancy lost in the average American is due to eating processed, meaty, and cheesy foods — the kinds of foods you don't typically see in Blue Zones. So how can we take this knowledge into our own kitchen? One quick fix Dan suggests is substituting beans for more unhealthy sources of protein and adding spices and herbs to make vegetables more palatable. Or look at some of the incredible recipes in Blue Zone American Kitchen and you'll wonder why you ever thought healthy food was unappetizing in the first place.The secrets of longevity that we can learn from Blue Zones extend far beyond food. Dan speaks of a concept known as the “grandmother effect” to live a longer and better life. This effect is seen not only in human populations but also in animal populations, where a grandparent remains in the immediate ‘pod'. Studies have shown that children who live in a home with a grandparent have lower rates of disease and mortality and can sometimes do better in school. It is a common practice in Blue Zones to keep aging parents in the home, rather than putting them in a retirement home. The wisdom and knowledge of grandparents can be very beneficial to the family and have been linked to a longer life expectancy in children. Harnessing their resilience and childcare benefits, as well as keeping the food traditions alive, grandparents can truly have a positive effect on the family and the generations to come.Another key to a long and healthy life beyond food is the importance of friendship in the workplace. According to recent research, having a best friend at work was the biggest determinant of whether or not someone enjoyed their job and was productive. This is why Blue Zone workplaces encourage employees to form non-commercial connections with each other, such as sponsor lunches, happy hours, and even walks. It is important to remember that friends can have a powerful influence on our lives and habits and that it is beneficial to have a variety of friends in our social circle. Having a vegetarian or vegan friend can also teach us how to make delicious plant-based food, which can help us lead a healthier lifestyle. All of this underscores the importance of forming meaningful relationships with the people around us and the positive impact they can have on our lives.It's no secret that being unhealthy can lead to a variety of diseases and illnesses, including dementia. Recent research has revealed a shocking statistic – since 1970, the rate of obesity in America has increased from 15% to 43%, while the dementia rate for older people has gone from 10% to 50%. This means that if you are 85 years old, there is a 50% chance that you are either suffering from dementia or on the road to developing it. The statistics are particularly dire for women, as the rate of dementia is...

Exercise is everywhere today. It seems that most people have a gym membership, go for a daily run, or do some bodyweight exercises around the house. There are VR apps, video games, and at-home on-demand video courses to help people sweat at home and stay active. That's the role exercise plays in the present — but what was it like in the past?Bill Hayes is the author of seven books, with his most recent title being Sweat: A History of Exercise, the result of a Guggenheim fellowship in nonfiction writing he won. Bill also writes for The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Buzzfeed, and The Guardian, and is a published professional street photographer.What led Bill to look into the history of exercise? It all began at the gym. Bill looked around at everyone else there and thought to himself: How did we all end up here? He was inspired to trace a line backward in time to the history of gyms, exercise, and where it all began. From there, he immediately went to the library to look for a book on the history of exercise. When he didn't find that book, he decided to write it himself.The history of exercise spans over two millennia – from the beginnings of exercise in ancient Greece and Rome up through the pandemic. The research took Bill on a globetrotting adventure – including his discovery of a Latin text believed to be the first in-depth book on exercise from the Renaissance called D'Arte Gymnastica. First published in 1569, it is "one of the earliest books to discuss the therapeutic value of gymnastics and sports generally for the cure of disease and disability, and an important study of gymnastics in the ancient world" Inspired by his findings, the book SWEAT is also interlaced with Bill's personal journey as he tries nearly every form of exercise he discovers.With a title like Sweat, it's relevant to note that most people get the role of sweat wrong. While many think that sweat works to detox the body by pushing out unwanted components, the primary role of sweat is thermal regulation. Without it, we would not be able to survive.One frustration that came up in Bill's research was the gatekeeping against women and girls where they were not allowed or encouraged to exercise—One notable exception being ancient Sparta, which trained its women in the art of warfare. It wasn't until the suffragette movement, coinciding with the popularity of the bicycle, that women were both allowed and encouraged to exercise. In fact, Susan B. Anthony once said “The bicycle has done more for the emancipation of women than anything else in the world. I stand and rejoice every time I see a woman ride by on a wheel—the picture of free, untrammeled womanhood.”The Global Wellness Institute predicted Toxic Masculinity as a recent global trend in wellness. However, information from Bill's studies shows signs that this is not a recent phenomenon. In the ancient Greek athletic games, there was a large amount of idealization of the male form. It was taken to such an extreme that sweat from athletes was gathered and considered a valuable commodity.And for the wellness-curious out there who believe they hate to exercise, Bill offers this tip to help you get started: Replace the word “exercise” with “movement.” Whether it's walking up and down the stairs of your apartment, walking around the park, or playing with your kids, it all counts. Exercise should be joyful. If you think you hate exercise, you just haven't found the right kind of exercise. And while exercise has long-term benefits for your body and overall health, it's important to exercise for how it makes you feel now.To learn more, visit Bill Hayes' site at

While taking a proactive approach to wellness is always preferred, not everyone has that luxury. For some, taking control of your own well-being is a matter of life or death—as it is for the millions of people suffering from type 1 diabetes (T1D). No matter what their lifestyle, the body of a type 1 diabetic will never naturally produce insulin. In 2021 alone, 6.7 million people died from diabetes—that's the population of Madrid. What will it take to ease the burden on so many and support research to find a cure once and for all? Documentary filmmaker Lisa Hepner set out to find the answer. Along with her husband Guy Mossman, they created the new film “The Human Trial,” a movie over ten years in the making that explores the human side of research and the people behind it. While on the path to curing her own type 1 diabetes, Lisa was given unprecedented access to a real clinical trial involving stem cells. After her own 30-year struggle with diabetes and always hearing the cure was five years away, she decided to take things into her own hands. The documentary follows her own intimate journey in real-time, along with the other patients and scientists involved, to be the first to give this cutting-edge and ultimately uncertain treatment a try. Most of us don't have to consider the mental toll of type 1 diabetes. Not only do patients need daily injections to keep them alive, but they have to consider every potentiality to ensure they are never without access to this life-saving necessity. And that's if they can afford them: One in four Americans ration their insulin because they can't afford to use it as often as needed. While technology has come a long way in easing the burden, such as continuous glucose monitors being able to read blood sugar levels every few minutes and beam them directly to your phone or smartwatch, the process is still frustratingly manual. And T1D is one of the only diseases where the patient plays such a large role in treating themselves, which speaks to how far our healthcare has to go in supporting people with this disease. Ultimately, Lisa says this: “There is hope for a cure.” Research is heading in the right direction, it just needs funding to continue. Despite hearing for over thirty years that we are just “five years away from the cure,” based on what she's seen, Lisa truly believes it is true today.  To learn more, visit Lisa Hepner's site at http://thehumantrial.com (TheHumanTrial.com). Resources: https://www.thehumantrial.com/ (thehumantrial.com) Follow Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-hepner-a010145/ (linkedin.com/in/lisa-hepner-a010145) Hosted by https://www.swellpublicrelations.com (Kim Marshall).

What does the Global Wellness Summit have in common with one of the biggest music stars in history? Colombian Reggaeton Superstar J Balvin has been very open and honest about his struggles with anxiety and depression — as well as the wellness practices he uses to find relief. To that end, he's co-founded the development of OYE, an app designed to help everyone live better, happier lives. And, like GWS, his team relied heavily on the studies and research conducted by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI). In GWI's 2020 “https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/industry-research/defining-the-mental-wellness-economy-2020/ (Defining the Mental Wellness Economy Report),” GWI had this to say about mental wellness: “It's more than the absence of mental illness — it's the active process of moving from languishing to flourishing. It also helps shift our perspective from stigma to shared humanity. It grows out of grassroots, consumer-driven movements and is multi-dimensional, holistic, and personal.” Clearly, OYE and GWI are aligned in their vision and mission around mental wellness. In this episode, we're speaking to J Balvin's partners and co-founders at OYE: Happiness activist and CEO of OYE Mario Chamorro, and Social Impact Executive Patrick Dowd. Their shared goal is to remove the stigma associated with mental health and to teach people across the Americas how to channel mental challenges into artistic endeavors — what they call “creative wellness.” OYE is the next generation disruption in the wellness world. It is an ecosystem — starting with an app — that embodies and brings emotional and creative wellness to the world, with the purpose of helping the world feel better. In a Health Harris poll, 40% of Hispanic Americans and 29% of Black Americans rated their mental health as poor. 62% of Hispanic respondents say they know several people battling mental illness, but only 41% were committed to speaking openly about it. J Balvin's home country of Colombia is famous for pioneering magical realism, where the line between fantasy and reality is blurred. While many might see it as nothing more than a fairy tale, for Colombians, the magic is real. It informs what is possible in their lives. OYE seems rooted in this belief in magical realism and the possibility of transformation, and when you listen to our inspiring podcast guests you will believe, too, that together we can help the world feel better. To learn more, visit OYE's site at https://oye.co/ (oye.co).   Resources: https://oye.co/ (oye.co) https://www.mariochamorro.co/ (mariochamorro.co) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-dowd/ (linkedin.com/in/patrick-dowd) https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/industry-research/defining-the-mental-wellness-economy-2020/ (GWI “Defining the Mental Wellness Economy Report”) https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/ (Global Wellness Summit)   Sponsored by https://www.murad.com/ (Murad Skincare). Hosted by https://www.swellpublicrelations.com/ (Kim Marshall).

Everyone wants to feel healthy, but none of us want to be duped—and many prefer not to be  goop-ed, for that matter. How can we navigate the world of wellness as savvy consumers and avoid the “well-washing” so often used to sell us on the next expensive fad? We know just the expert to help us navigate this increasingly complex space. Meet Rina Raphael, one of the leading wellness journalists in the world. She's earned that reputation by working at the likes of CNN, NBC, CBS, the LA Times, the New York Times, and Fast Company. Her new book, https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Wellness-Gurus-Promise-Self-Care-ebook/dp/B09NHJVM59 (“The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Care,”) takes a nuanced and critical look at the recent explosive growth of the wellness industry and how, at its worst, it can sell us over-complicated and unnecessary solutions to very real problems. Her goal is not to debunk the wellness industry but to provide a cautionary tale and urge us all to use critical thinking when it comes to wellness claims. Rina has been a part of the Global Wellness Summits for years. Stories from her newsletter, Well To Do, are often quoted on the news headlines GWS sends out, and she has written several annual trend reports for the organization including the fertility boom in wellness, how organized religion is jumping into wellness, and how tech is closing the gender gap in wellness research. She was also a part of a masterclass GWS put on called “2022 Wellness Trends Making Headlines.” The wellness industry has changed tremendously over the last ten years, and with that, the public's relationship with wellness has changed as well. Despite the concept of wellness booming, and more products and methodologies out there to improve health outcomes, women are feeling more unwell than ever before—and they are drawn to this industry to find the cure. If you find yourself buying supplements, going to specialized gyms, or obsessing over a wellness app, you're not alone. The marketing machines behind many of these companies are very adept at what they do, but unfortunately, the evidence backing up their products can often fall short. The collective frustration over expensive wellness products that aren't matching up to their claims and the endless flood of new information is reaching an apex. Something has to change—and it's already begun. One major shift we're seeing in the public perception of wellness is being driven by the up-and-coming Gen Z. These young consumers are rebelling against the perfectionist ethos pushed forward by some of the worst parts of the wellness industry. While much of the last decade of wellness has focused on an overwhelming and unattainable standard, we're starting to realize that the stress caused by striving for perfection is actually making health outcomes worse. This more realistic, relaxed approach to wellness means people are still making healthy choices— on their own terms. We're also seeing an epidemic of misinformation online. Not only is marketing particularly adept at misleading people, but we're seeing potentially well-meaning influencers on social media platforms such as TikTok sharing advice—without sources or evidence—that ranges from unhelpful to downright harmful. And this advice, which may seem profound, gets shared and recirculated faster than it can be refuted. According to Rina Raphael, the best way to combat this epidemic is for each person to sharpen their critical thinking skills, question information before accepting it, and vet anything before sharing it. Before you buy in on something, look at who is putting it out there and find out what their reputation is within the industry. Overall, Rina's book is full of a message of hope. While the wellness industry has a number of challenges to face, even from within, there is a path forward. Consumers are becoming savvier, the market is beginning to course-correct, and better research is coming out...

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has had many guests across various fields in the wellness industry on Global Wellness Conversations, but our guest today is a first: A visual artist who uses his talent to help people fall in love with nature and be motivated to protect it. We're talking to the famed cinematographer Louie Schwartzberg. Louie's visuals—which you may be familiar with from the likes of Netflix, Disney, or National Geographic—are breathtaking and awe-inspiring, soaring above mountains and oceans and swooping down to see an insect through a drop of water on a leaf or exploring beneath the surface of the ground to see the magical network of mushrooms. He's a pioneer in time-lapse photography as well as altered speed and scale cinematography. His TED Talks have had over 53 million views on YouTube, and his goal is to make the invisible visible, to take us on journeys of time and scale… to change our perspective, touch our hearts, and move us to action. Nancy Davis, GWS executive director, had this to say about Louie: “Louie Schwartzberg is the personification of his life's work. As he captures and shares the unfolding, unimaginable grace of nature, Louie is himself a force of nature and a gift to us all. His intelligence, warmth, humor, and elegant humanity have long been signature elements of the Global Wellness Summit. Whether he's opening our eyes to the universal truth in a drop of rain, urging us to care about the planet by showing us its beauty—not diminishing its assets, or whether he's demonstrating the complex network of fungi that lies beneath our feet, Louie lives a life true to his mission to leave this world better than when he found it.” Louie explains that he is part of the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) Psychedelics & Healing Initiative to help support the exploration of this secret of nature's knowledge. As a leader in the space, Louie discusses how his work is used for a new Visual Healing program in hospitals as well as in psilocybin-assisted therapy for people suffering from addiction and trauma. As he describes working on his Netflix film, Fantastic Fungi, you'll hear how the underground mycelium network is reminiscent of the world wide web. We'll discuss Louie's origin story, what brought him to create moving pictures of nature, and how his 40-year opus, Gratitude Revealed, is really a tribute to his parents who are Holocaust survivors. This conversation not only illustrates why Louie is a part of the GWI and GWS family but also why sustainability and wellness go hand in hand and why each of us should seek out the wonder and awe in the lives we live each day.  To learn more, visit Louie Schwartzberg's site at https://movingart.com/ (MovingArt.com). Resources: Learn more: https://movingart.com/ (movingart.com) Watch: https://gratituderevealed.com/ (Gratitude Revealed) Listen: https://movingart.com/wonder-awe/ (Wonder & Awe Podcast) Watch: https://fantasticfungi.com/ (Fantastic Fungi) https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/2022-global-wellness-summit/ (Global Wellness Summit) https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/initiatives/psychedelics-healing-initiative/ (Global Wellness Institute Psychedelics & Healing Initiative) Sponsored by https://www.murad.com/ (Murad Skincare) Hosted by https://www.swellpublicrelations.com (Kim Marshall).

When we're talking about wellness, it makes sense to start the discussion where we spend most of our time: indoors. Despite how our modern society is structured, it's important to remember that until recent history, humankind spent most of its time outside—not contained within four walls and a roof. Today humans spend roughly 90% of their time indoors and the pandemic has been a harsh reminder of how important the quality of indoor air is to our health and wellbeling. The Global Wellness Institute's 2018 report, https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/industry-research/wellness-real-estate-communities-research/ (Build Well to Live Well), is the first research to size and analyze the global and regional wellness lifestyle real estate and communities market Then in 2020 GWI's White Paper, https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/industry-research/resetting-the-world-with-wellness/ (Resetting the World With Wellness: Healthy Built Environments for Healthy People), describes how our unhealthy built environment can cause both chronic and infectious diseases like COVID-19, and it elaborates the roles that communities, businesses and governments can play in building healthier homes and communities for healthier people  This week's guest is Paul Scialla – the founder and CEO of Delos living, one of the world's premiere wellness real estate companies. We'll hear how Paul's passion for researching how to better the lived environment actually helped fuel a movement. Meeting at the intersection of technology, real estate, sustainability, medicine, research, altruism, and design, Paul will also elaborate on biophilic design – or incorporating aspects of the natural world into our indoor environments, Wellness real estate is all about complementing both LEED certification and WELL certification which focus more on the environmental impact that buildings have and taking things a step further with a people-first approach to building. After spending 18 years on Wall Street—ten of them as a partner at Goldman Sachs—his interest in sustainability and altruistic capitalism led him to found Delos and later start the International WELL Building Institute. So much of what he learned on Wall Street informs what he does now, taking an approach of mathematics and evidence to the wellness paradigm.  Delos has been merging health sciences with building sciences for over a decade, much of that research that had never been done before. They also took their hard-earned research, with over five years and over 100 million dollars of capital invested into it, and published it all for free. Today the company has projects that span every income level, from affordable housing to senior living centers to public school systems.  We discuss why Paul's passion and curiosity have led him to become an authority in the wellness and sustainability movements, what tools Delos provides to accomplish their wellness goals, the difficulty in finding the best products in air filtration, and the possibilities of creating clean environments in your own homes. To learn more, visit Delos' site at https://delos.com/ (Delos.com). Resources: https://delos.com (delos.com) https://www.wellcertified.com/ (wellcertified.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-scialla/ (linkedin.com/in/paul-scialla) https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/industry-research/wellness-real-estate-communities-research/ (2018 Build Well to Live Well: Wellness Lifestyle Real Estate & Communities) https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/industry-research/resetting-the-world-with-wellness/ (2020 Resetting the World with Wellness White Paper Series) Hosted by https://www.swellpublicrelations.com (Kim Marshall).

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) was launched in 2007 and modeled after the World Economic Forum. Since then it has grown to be the most influential meeting between titans of the wellness industry. Its non-profit research arm, the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) was launched in 2015. Neither organization would exist without the dedication and vision of this week's guest. Today we're talking to the co-founder, chair, and CEO of both GWS and GWI—sometimes called the Godmother of Wellness. During our conversation, you'll hear the living history of a global movement explained and find out details of Susie's incredible journey to becoming one of the most prominent voices in the world of wellness. She also details not only how her organizations were the first to identify and quantify the Global Wellness Economy and how you can access all of the free wellness resources that have resulted from the work spearheaded by Susie and her team of collaborators. When Susie started her career, there wasn't even a wellness conversation. Things like fitness, nutrition, and beauty existed in their own silos and were only brought together in places called spas. In fact, the very first Global Wellness Summit was actually called the Global Spa Summit. Despite all of the importance placed on the Summit—and it is an incredible event held in different countries each year and which this year is bringing together industry leaders to the welltech hub of Tel Aviv, Israel —you don't have to attend to benefit from the Global Wellness Institute's efforts. Part of Susie's mission is to promote research and trends that are making a difference in the world and to make much of that information available free to the public. Those research and trends range across the eleven sectors of wellness, in descending order of dollar value as of 2020: Personal Care & Beauty – $955 billion Healthy Eating & Nutrition – $946 b Physical Activity/Fitness – $738 b Wellness Tourism – $436 b Traditional & Complementary Medicine – $413 b Public Health, Preventive & Personal Medicine - $375 b Wellness Real Estate – $275 b Mental Wellness – $131 b Spas – $68 b Workplace Wellness – $49 b Hot Springs - $39 b GWS' research topic for 2022 is wellness policy. We're seeing that governments are wanting to have more direction when it comes to wellness, and the policy choices they make have a vast impact on people's lives. In the coming years, we're going to see even more how the decisions of policy play a role in our global wellness. You'll hear how Susie Ellis' recipe for success is vision, passion, and responding to a personal calling -- and how that helped grow this dynamic organization. And there's only more to come as GWS and GWI continue to recognize and research trends to identify and shape the future of the wellness industry. To learn more, visit Global Wellness Summit's site at http://globalwellnesssummit.com (GlobalWellnessSummit.com). Resources: Twitter: https://twitter.com/susieellis (@susieellis) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susie-ellis-4b84b15 (linkedin.com/in/susie-ellis-4b84b15) http://wellnessevidence.com (wellnessevidence.com) Hosted by https://www.swellpublicrelations.com (Kim Marshall).

Nothing stops you in your tracks and brings you back to reality faster than some startling facts, such as 66% of Alzheimer's patients are women, but only 12% of the National Institute of Health Alzheimer's research budget went to women-focused research; Or how women are 50% more likely to die in the year following a heart attack than men, but only 4.5% of the NIH coronary artery disease budget went to women-focused research. Those are just a few of the realities that Carolee Lee espouses. She's the founder, CEO, and chair of Women's Health Access Matters.  She commissioned The RAND Corporation to create a series of reports showing the economic impact of accelerating women's health research. And, it is waking up the medical community faster than a strong cup of coffee. One of the top trends in global wellness this year is closing the gender gap in research with the help of tech, and Carolee is at the forefront of that. As the founder of a jewelry and accessories company which she ran for 30 years with mostly female employees, she learned firsthand that “women's health is an economic issue that none of us can afford to ignore.” Women make up half of the workforce and, even more so, make up most of the economic spending. When you look at the data it becomes clear: Women drive economies. WHAM was founded with the goal of accomplishing three things: Creating The WHAM Investigator's Fund to raise money for research, creating The WHAM Collaborative that brings together the leaders in women's health and the study of sex difference, and creating The WHAM Report, a data-driven compendium to provide the impact of increasing investment in women's health research and how it will change women's lives, their families, and the economy. WHAM is using data to uncover the gender discrepancies that exist in medical research and to underscore that without fixing those, we cannot be well as a society. Find out why nearly every woman will eventually be affected by one of four areas of medical research that WHAM is funding – brain health, heart health, autoimmune disease and cancer. Their research has already shown that research can actually change outcomes!  If you want to be a part of this important change, visit WHAM's website and see how you can help fund the future of research. To learn more, visit WHAM's site at http://thewhamreport.org (TheWHAMReport.org). Resources: https://thewhamreport.org/ (thewhamreport.org) https://whamnow.org/ (whamnow.org) Follow Carolee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolee-lee-2355aa14/ (linkedin.com/in/carolee-lee-2355aa14) https://www.accesscorporate.com/ (Access Corporate Group) Hosted by https://www.swellpublicrelations.com (Kim Marshall).

How does one woman surviving an illness result in an annual event celebrated across over seven thousand locations in more than 150 countries on five continents? It starts with dreaming big—but that's only the beginning. Belgin Aksoy is a dreamer. She's the founder of Global Wellness Day, which was unveiled in 2014 at the Global Wellness Summit in Morocco. Two years later, the momentous progress of Global Wellness Day won her the Woman in Wellness award at the GWS in Austria. It is celebrated on the second Saturday of June every year. Global Wellness Day is a day dedicated to living well, holding free-of-charge educational and experiential wellness events open to the general public – like yoga, nutrition, dance, sound healing classes, etc. – that inspire people to try living smarter and living well. The purpose of the day is to recognize the value of our lives, to pause and think, to be free of the stress of everyday life, to bring nations together over a common mission, and to spread the message that wellness is more than a luxury—it's a necessity. In 2004, Belgin began facing her own health challenges when she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. She began a personal journey to live a better life, including changing her perspective on what really matters. She changed the way she ate, exercised, and slept, and in 2012 she had turned her health around. Not only that, she was healthier than ever before. She knew that the universe had given her something special, and she had to find a way to give back. The theme for this year's Global Wellness Day is “Think Magenta.” After the last few years have been so gray and bleak, we need a bit of color in our lives. Global Wellness Day's worldwide family of ambassadors, supporters, and volunteers are working together to add color to people's thoughts, to inspire them to build healthier habits and bring some positivity to their lives. For the first time since 2020, GWD will be celebrated with live events from Turkey to Thailand in 2022.  But, also, don't forget to check out Global Wellness Day's https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-qFFQWUjcCJ5qxGw2tgKeg (You Tube Channel) and https://www.facebook.com/globalwellnessday (Facebook Page) to watch this year's three-hour GWD Live Stream featuring presentations by wellness luminaries from around the planet.  However you celebrate wellness, whether at home or through one of the Global Wellness Day partners, it's important to consider how you can incorporate wellness into your day. Because one day can change your life. To learn more, visit Belgin Aksoy's site at https://www.globalwellnessday.org/ (GlobalWellnessDay.org) Resources: https://www.globalwellnessday.org/ (GlobalWellnessDay.org) Follow Belgin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_belginaksoy/?hl=en (@_belginaksoy) Read: https://www.amazon.com/Harnessing-Nine-Hallmarks-Aging-Healthiest/dp/0473568926 (Harnessing the Nine Hallmarks of Aging) Hosted by https://www.swellpublicrelations.com (Kim Marshall).

Dr. Michael Roizen is the Cleveland Clinic's first Chief Wellness Officer, and the author of four New York Times best-sellers.  He's won several awards in the medical community, given over 1200 lectures, and made appearances on Oprah, The Today Show, CNN, CBS, Good Morning America, and more, he writes a daily newspaper column and has run a radio show known as YOU The Owner's Manual for over 20 years. When people ask him what he does for fun, he says: “I read medicine.” He was also the co-chair of the 2021 Global Wellness Summit in Boston, where a number of expert doctors and academics discussed the intersection of healthcare and self-care. He used to claim that 60 is the new 40, but his latest talk, “90 is the new 40,” sent ripples through the summit attendees. We're going to explore what insights brought him to make this outrageous-seeming claim about the near future. Dr Roizen's passion for medicine started at a young age and he remembers the moment vividly. At nine years old he was terribly sick, so his family took him to the doctor. One shot and six hours later he felt great, and he knew that he wanted to be the person who made other people feel better as well. A realistic roadmap for The Global Wellness Institute's “Wellness Moonshot” goal of eliminating preventable disease,  Dr. Roizen has identified six areas – which he calls the  “six normals” – that  if you get them to a healthy level you can reduce your risk of chronic disease by 80-90%. These areas are normal blood pressure, good cholesterol, good blood sugar, obesity, not smoking, and stress management.  He adds that – if you simply see a primary care practitioner and keep your immunizations up to date – you reduce your risk for chronic disease even more!  ' He's also on the leading edge of the areas of research that are going to make all of the difference, including stem cells, autophagy, epigenetic reboot, hormone replacement, reduced tissue regeneration As crazy as this might sound at first, it's not only possible, it is probable. The research shows us how to do it—now it's just a matter of getting the resources and information into the hands of as many people as possible, which is what Dr. Michael Roizen is focused on today. To learn more, visit Dr. Michael Roizen's at https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/6161-michael-roizen (my.ClevelandClinic.org) Topics: The difference between wellness and healthcare Making wellness appealing and understandable Making healthy choices fun The health pandemic deadlier than COVID-19 The “six normals plus two” that can drastically reduce preventable disease Four important components of physical activity Fourteen areas of research that lead to longevity Practical steps to improve your health at home Resources: Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmikeroizen (@drmikeroizen) Listen: https://radiomd.com/show/you-the-owners-manual-radio-show (YOU: The Owner's Manual) https://www.amazon.com/Great-Age-Reboot-Cracking-Longevity/dp/1426221517 (The Great Age Reboot: Cracking the Longevity Code for a Younger Tomorrow) https://www.amazon.com/RealAge-Are-You-Young-Can-ebook/dp/B0040GJDX0 (RealAge: Are You as Young as You Can Be?) https://www.amazon.com/AgeProof-Living-Without-Running-Breaking-ebook/dp/B01HZFB65A (AgeProof: Living Longer Without Running Out of Money or Breaking a Hip) https://www.amazon.com/What-Eat-When-Strategic-Improve-ebook/dp/B07DZHQ67B/ (What to Eat When: A Strategic Plan to Improve Your Health and Life Through Food) Hosted by http://www.swelltheagency.com (Kim Marshall.)

Women's health is one of the most underserved areas of wellness – specifically menopause. Our guests today, Dr. Sharon Malone and Monica Molenaar, founded a telehealth platform designed to democratize related information and resources so all women can access the guidance they need. Dr. Sharon Malone is the youngest of eight children, born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, who later became an Ivy League doctor and married a young lawyer named Eric Holder, the future attorney general of the United States under President Obama. Monica Molenaar is a mom and entrepreneur who elected to remove her ovaries prophylactically after testing positive for the BRCA gene at forty, sending her into menopause overnight. There are 55 million women in America going through menopause at any given moment of time. And yet, only 1.4 million are getting the proper care they need. The Global Wellness Summit is making strides in this area through their Hormonal Wellness Initiative, supporting options for women in their post-childbearing years. In this episode, we go to the front line of the fight for awareness, addressing the fears of hormonal therapy head on and out loud. We also pose the big question: Should women just give up and accept their fate of hot flashes, mood swings, thinning hair, and other symptoms – all because their bodies are experiencing a natural decrease in estrogen? The world population of menopausal and postmenopausal women is projected to reach 1.2 billion by 2030, with 47 million new entrants each year. The issue Alloy seeks to alleviate is two-fold: 75% of women who seek treatment for menopausal symptoms leave their physician's office untreated, while over 80% of gynecologists self-report lacking the training to treat these women. “I saw firsthand the confusion around menopause treatment and the suffering it can cause," says Dr. Malone. "My life's work has been to help democratize menopause care," PACE Healthcare Capital Founder Julia Monfrini Peev adds, “We were deeply inspired by Anne, Monica and Dr. Malone's vision to empower women in menopause to take ownership of their health and be able to age healthily and beautifully." "We are fiercely dedicated to rewriting the aging narrative for women, and making sure they're informed on all the options available to help them to feel like their best selves," says Anne Fulenwider, Alloy Co-Founder, Co-CEO and former longtime Editor-in-Chief of women's magazine Marie Claire. "Alloy exists because too many women haven't been able to get the treatment they need. We are here to course correct post-reproductive healthcare and we could not be more excited to share this platform with the world." For any men out there with women in their life, whether it's a partner, mother, daughter, or friend –  don't change that dial. Knowing is caring and understanding is love. To learn more, visit https://www.myalloy.com/ (MyAlloy.com) Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-malone-76446832 (Dr. Sharon Malone on LinkedIn) https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-molenaar-2945b225 (Monica Molenaar on LinkedIn) https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/trends-2021/ (Global Wellness Trends Mid-Year Report: The Future of Wellness 2021) https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/2021-global-wellness-summit/ (Global Wellness Summit 2021 in Tel Aviv, Israel) Hosted by https://www.swellpublicrelations.com (Kim Marshall) Produced by http://crate.media (Crate Media)

Dr. Howard Murad is a true wellness trailblazer. One of the first doctors to open a day spa, and the owner of nineteen patents in the field, Dr. Murad popularized the idea that skincare goes further than skin deep. He was one of the first people to identify skin care as health care, and now he champions the best ways to maintain healthy skin for the sake of your entire body.  Howard's story is a  great rags-to-riches tale. The youngest of six born to Iraqi immigrants, he worked his way through college, pharmacy school, and medical school, pushing his way through poverty and out the other side a wellness cultural icon. One of the very first dermatologists to open a day spa, it wasn't until he was 50 years old that he founded Murad, a brand that's still a major player in the largest sector of the $4.5 trillion dollar wellness economy – Beauty and Personal Care Products.  Dr. Howard Murad is a fan of the GWS, having attended a number of Summits around the world. Of course, his innovative company would be one of the of the first to sponsor this podcast – the “spots” were actually conversations with beauty and wellness influencers talking about their personal experience with Murad.  Murad skincare even asked our host, Kim Marshall, to guest host their new podcast, “Well Connected!” three times in 2021!  His insights into keeping skin healthy are so helpful, from how we should eat our water instead of just drinking it, to the basics of getting enough sleep and most importantly, keeping positive!  And, of course, there's more to Dr. Murad than his work with skin, He is an accomplished author and artist and a crafter of joyful axioms or affirmations that are published as “Dr's Quote Cards.” We also chat about his personal life, his newfound love of art and even his signature bright colors that pop up everywhere from his walls to his shirts.  As it happens, Kim would often run into Dr. Murad on her favorite hiking trail in the Santa Monica mountains. She says being able to sit down and talk shop with such an influential figure in the world of wellness was both meaningful and fun. To learn more, visit the Murad site at https://www.murad.com (Murad.com) Resources: https://drhowardmurad.com (Dr. Murad's official website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-howard-murad-964064126/ (Dr. Murad on LinkedIn) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well-connected-by-murad/id1563571893 (Listen to Murad's “Well Connected” Podcast) https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/trends-2021/ (Global Wellness Trends Mid-Year Report: The Future of Wellness 2021) https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/2021-global-wellness-summit/ (Global Wellness Summit 2021 in Tel Aviv, Israel) Hosted by https://www.swellpublicrelations.com (Kim Marshall) Produced by http://crate.media (Crate Media)

Abby is the founder and CEO of MYX, “remyxing” the higher education landscape to combine online and experimental learning to meet the needs of the future. Wellness is so often about the here and now that it's easy to forget about how much our formative years play into our health and wellbeing. That's why keeping a focus on the education system is so important – it's going to have such a huge impact on the next generation.  49% of students in higher education never graduate, but almost 100% of students leave with debt, not to mention parents. And those that do walk away with a degree often find it irrelevant to the path they choose to take in life. That's why MYX are reshaping how we approach education. It should be less of a one-size-fits-all package deal and something far more tailored to each individual. For example, we so rarely hear talk about gap years in the US, but in other parts of the world, it's completely normal to take a year building up experience and really finding what you want to study before throwing yourself back into the education system. Education is shifting increasingly online, and yet so much of the value of school comes from socialization and community. Abby and her team at MYX want to ensure that the right balance is struck between the two. Students at MYX create their own course mix from top universities around the world. They're not limited to one institution or even just American ones. And the organization encourages pivoting – if something isn't working or the course is the wrong fit – they'll work to change it. There's no point in continuing down the wrong path. Abby raises some really important questions about aspects of education that are completely overlooked by much of the established system, and certainly within the wellness space. To learn more, visit https://www.themyx.com (MYX's site at themyx.com) Resources: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-myx-with-abby-brody/id1559123732 (In the MYX with Abby Brody) https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/trends-2021/ (Global Wellness Trends Mid-Year Report: The Future of Wellness 2021) https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/2021-global-wellness-summit/ (Global Wellness Summit 2021 in Tel Aviv, Israel) Hosted by https://www.swellpublicrelations.com (Kim Marshall) Produced by http://crate.media (Crate Media)

Joanna is President & CEO of the Center for Active Design in New York. They're a non-profit on a mission to promote health through design in the real estate and landscape we inhabit. Now, they're the licensed operators of Fitwel, the world's leading certification system for optimizing buildings for health. The movement started in the late 1800s when disease was rife, and cities started to implement basic changes to their infrastructure such as street sweeping and public parks. Central Park, for example, was called “the working man's lung” back when it was built in 1857.  Lots has changed since then but the core principles are the same in that every building affects your health, be it via the air quality, the levels of lighting, or even just your ability to change things as you see fit. Your environment plays a very real role in your mental wellbeing, and your physical one as well.  One of the most surprising lessons Joanna brings with her is the importance of shared workspace. COVID has allowed us to all work from home. We'll never go back to spending five days a week in the office like we used to, but that doesn't mean we should work exclusively from home, either. There was a loneliness crisis even before the pandemic. Research has shown that people who work from home tend to be more stressed than those who don't due to factors such as the eroded work-life balance.  Of course, it's not all doom and gloom. Joanna's delightful accent alone makes this episode extremely pleasant listening. Her message is, ultimately, one of positivity, and the good we can do. On that positive note, she shares some remarkable stats that demonstrate just how far we've come thanks to the subtle health design choices that are now commonplace in architecture around the world. To learn more, visit Center for Active Design at https://centerforactivedesign.org/ (centerforactivedesign.org) Resources: https://centerforactivedesign.org/ (Center for Active Design) https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-frank-3a66b853/ (Joanna on LinkedIn) https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/trends-2021/ (Global Wellness Trends Mid-Year Report: The Future of Wellness 2021) https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/2021-global-wellness-summit/ (Global Wellness Summit 2021 in Tel Aviv, Israel) Hosted by https://www.swellpublicrelations.com/ (Kim Marshall) Produced by http://crate.media/ (Crate Media)

Dr. Jeffrey Rediger is a Harvard professor, medical doctor, psychiatrist, and the author of “Cured: The Life-Changing Science of Spontaneous Healing.” His pioneering work studying recovery from terminal illness has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Dr. Oz Show.  In this episode, he lays out his pillars of wellness and invites us to get to grips with just how much control we have over our total wellbeing. He wants to bring about a new era in health and wellness. With two decades of research behind him, it's about time people start to listen! First, we chat about the unbelievable power of the placebo effect. Sure, it's all in the mind by definition, but what if we were able to harness it as a form of treatment? Some of the research Jeffrey talks about in this field is downright incredible. Then, we move into a stark conversation on nutrition. Jeff believes that all illness – even mental – can be traced to inflammation caused by what we put into our bodies. Next, we discuss how we can keep our immune systems working at their very best. With a global pandemic still ongoing, there's never been a more important time to stop and take stock of our own stress levels. Are we stuck in a permanent fight-or-flight loop? Jeff teaches us that such a state is just about the worst thing we could do for our body's immune system. So, what steps can we take to keep ourselves ready to fend off illness or disease?   It's a truly fascinating conversation that'll reshape how you (and hopefully the rest of the world) thinks about treating health. It's time to stop looking for and blaming external factors and unlock our own wellness from within! Resources: https://www.instagram.com/drjeffreyrediger/ (Jeffrey Rediger on Instagram) https://www.amazon.com/Cured-Remarkable-Science-Spontaneous-Recovery/dp/0241327555 (Read Cured: The Life-Changing Science of Spontaneous Healing) https://drjeffreyrediger.com/ (Dr. Jeffrey Rediger - Official Site) https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/trends-2021/ (Global Wellness Trends Mid-Year Report: The Future of Wellness 2021) https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/2021-global-wellness-summit/ (Global Wellness Summit 2021 in Tel Aviv, Israel) Hosted by https://www.swellpublicrelations.com/ (Kim Marshall) Produced by http://crate.media/ (Crate Media)

Kicking off the fifth season of the Global Wellness Summit podcast is an illuminating discussion of all things design with pioneering design icon, Clodagh. Turns out, open space, objects, sounds, people, materials, smells and energy -- or the lack thereof - has a deeply profound impact on our wellbeing.  Also joining us is guest co-host, Veronica Schreibeis Smith, who you'll remember from episode thirty-four of the podcast, which detailed her own impressive work in, and perspective on, the growing field of wellness architecture. Plugging in at Clodagh's beautiful design studio in The Big Apple the day after the Global Wellness Institute's first ever Wellness Real Estate Symposium, we dig into how the work of a designer can go hand in hand with functionality to the point that it channels spirituality, energy, and adapts to bring tranquility into our lives from space beyond the physical. We talk about her work spanning from fashion to interior design and more – she just designed a yacht! We also get into the ways that COVID has impacted the world of design, namely the surge in multi-functionality and the prioritization of spaces that bring health, balance, and pleasure to their occupants. It's a refined and scaled version of the same feeling we've all had staring at the same four walls since early 2020, wondering how they might be better arranged to get you through another day. Now that a pandemic of Biblical proportions – as Clodagh says – has turned the spotlight on wellbeing, Forward-thinking designers like Clodagh and Veronica are here to meet the challenge for a better world. We're grateful to share their expert voices on such an important subject. But don't think of the episode with this power trio as design-only.  The conversation also touches on mindfully raising children, how to let your clothes speak for you and whether or not the city's true energy has started to return to NYC.     To learn more, visit https://clodagh.com/ (Clodagh Design). Resources: https://clodagh.com (Clodagh Design) https://twitter.com/clodaghdesign (Clodagh on Twitter) https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/trends-2021/ (Global Wellness Trends Mid-Year Report: The Future of Wellness 2021) https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/2021-global-wellness-summit/ (Global Wellness Summit 2021 in Tel Aviv, Israel) Hosted by https://www.swellpublicrelations.com (Kim Marshall) Produced by http://crate.media (Crate Media)

Breathing can be considered the original medicine. It's historically been a spiritual practice and taking charge of how we breathe carries an almost endless list of health benefits – both mental and physical. First off, James Nestor joins us for a discussion on the amazing ways that breathing, and the way we breathe, can affect our health (both negatively and positively). James is a journalist who has written for the likes of The New York Times, The Atlantic, The San Francisco Chronicle, Outside Magazine, Men's Journal, Scientific American, and more. In 2020, James published his second book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, which sought to provide a historical, scientific, and personal examination of breathing. The book was a smash hit, landing on The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and the Los Angeles Times' bestseller lists and going on to be translated into over 30 languages.  We get into the differences between mouth and nasal breathing, how which nostril you breathe through can impact your body chemistry, and how we're able to take conscious control of our body's usually automatic process for the better. Then we speak to Sandy Abrams, the entrepreneur behind Moisture Jamzz, author, and “CEOm” on a mission to spread knowledge about the power of our breath. Whereas James' approach is more scientific and journalistically minded, Sandy is interested in the way that our breathing can be utilized to create our best energies and mindsets. She currently leads Breathe To Succeed workshops designed to teach us good habits, useful techniques, and all the knowledge we'll need to succeed in turning our breathing around so that it's giving us the most that it possibly can. Thanks to COVID, our breathing and respiratory health is more relevant now than it ever has been. And, as Sandy says, breathing is free, it's organic, it's sustainable, and it's available 24/7. What more could we possibly ask for? Thank You to Our Podcast Sponsor This season's sponsor is the wellness-forward skincare line, Murad. Today's episode features an interview with Dr. Zion Ko Lamm (@dr.zionko), a board-certified internal medicine physician that Vogue has called a “standout medical influencer.” She's the guest editor of Murad's new wellness publication, Well Connected. Resources: Our sponsor: https://www.murad.co.uk/skincare/bestsellers/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwxJqHBhC4ARIsAChq4asRTmX2-eFFwznyJTMaETgagv5cbqgh8LryGIOYKpEIqbdBhIjA4GkaAqrfEALw_wcB (Murad Skincare) https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/breath (Breathe by James Nestor) https://www.instagram.com/mrjamesnestor/ (James Nestor on Instagram) https://books.google.gy/books/about/The_Cause_and_Prevention_of_Decay_in_Tee.html?id=f34hjgEACAAJ&hl=en&output=html_text (The Cause and Prevention of Decay in Teeth by James Sim Wallace on Google Books) https://www.theceom.com/ (The C.E.Om) https://www.instagram.com/sandyabrams/ (Sandy Abrams on Instagram) https://hubermanlab.com/ (Doctor Huberman's Website) Hosted by https://www.swellpublicrelations.com/ (Kim Marshall) Produced by http://crate.media/ (Crate Media)

We're getting to grips with one of the world's original wellness destinations: the birthplace of The Human Potential Movement, Gestalt therapy, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, and hot tub diplomacy. It's the iconic Esalen Institute, the nonprofit retreat center and community housed in Big Sur, California and, some would argue, the origins of the modern California lifestyle.  Joining us to get deep into the origins of the philosophy of wellness is Esalen Institute alum and Buddhist insight meditation teacher, Lucia Horan. Believe it or not, Lucia was actually born in the Institute itself, so she's been submerged in the world of wellness from her first day on Earth. She was born into the family of 5Rhythms and she's been a certified teacher of it since 1988. We discuss the power of motion and her popular Moon Lodge gatherings, designed to give women the power to come together, share, and see the beauty within themselves.  We then speak to Douglas Drummond, the Director of Healing Arts & Somatics at Esalen, about how he came to the Institute, what the Institute is, what people can get from it, and how the pandemic has changed the way they offer their services to people. Last of all, we sit down with two of the founding members of the Esalen massage school, Peggy Horan & Brita Ostrom. They tell us all about the healing and restorative power of massage and the work that they've pioneered at the institute.  Together, they all offer a fascinating insight into Esalen for people familiar and unfamiliar with the institute's work, alike. If you're just learning about Esalen, this is a great place to start, and if you're a fan, this is a great place to get some info about what you can expect from them moving forward.  Thank You to Our Podcast Sponsor This season's sponsor is the wellness-forward skincare line, Murad. Today's episode features an interview with Deepika Chopra (@drdeepikachopra), the world's eminent optimism doctor, and guest editor of Murad's new wellness publication, Well Connected. Resources: Our sponsor: https://www.murad.co.uk/skincare/bestsellers/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwxJqHBhC4ARIsAChq4asRTmX2-eFFwznyJTMaETgagv5cbqgh8LryGIOYKpEIqbdBhIjA4GkaAqrfEALw_wcB (Murad Skincare) https://www.esalen.org/ (Esalen Institute) http://www.luciahoran.com/ (Lucia Horan) https://www.esalen.org/faculty/douglas-drummond (Douglas Drummond at Esalen) https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/summit-podcast-series/e30-joyful-longevity-the-future-of-the-wellness-lifestyle-with-roberto-arjona-from-rancho-la-puerta/ (#30: “Joyful Longevity & the Future of the Wellness Lifestyle” - with Roberto Arjona from Racho La Puerta) https://www.esalen.org/post/the-healing-touch-of-esalen-massage (The Healing Touch of Esalen Massage) Hosted by https://www.swellpublicrelations.com/ (Kim Marshall) Produced by http://crate.media/ (Crate Media)

Elaine Glusac is a freelance travel writer of 26 years who is part of the New York Times travel team. She's written for numerous publications including, but not limited to, The Chicago Tribune, Virtuoso Life, and National Geographic Traveller. Jennifer Kester is the Vice President and Executive Editor of Forbes Travel Guide and she's been writing about travel with them since 2008. Her past credits include writing for Time Out Chicago, AOL, and HotelChatter.  Elaine's focus is on sustainable – and even regenerative – travel: how we can experience the beauty of other places and cultures without causing harm to the environment and their communities. Better still: how can we travel in a way that benefits the places we visit and the people who live there? Jennifer's expertise is in the field of something we all need a little bit of right now: luxury. We discuss the importance of being able to get away and relax when you need it, and she shares some of the best advice on how to do that, from some of the best resorts we should try to hacks we can use to experience opulence on a budget. They're two of the leading voices in travel, so our conversations are timely and illuminating. Among other things, we get their unique takes on how the pandemic has shifted the travel industry – both temporarily and permanently and what we can expect to see as things begin to return to normal.  Thank You To Our Podcast Sponsor This season's sponsor is the wellness-forward skincare line, Murad. Today's episode features an interview with Deepika Chopra (@drdeepikachopra), the world's eminent optimism doctor, and guest editor of Murad's new wellness publication, Well Connected. Resources: Our sponsor: https://www.murad.co.uk/skincare/bestsellers/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwxJqHBhC4ARIsAChq4asRTmX2-eFFwznyJTMaETgagv5cbqgh8LryGIOYKpEIqbdBhIjA4GkaAqrfEALw_wcB (Murad Skincare) https://www.nytimes.com/section/travel (The New York Times travel section) https://twitter.com/elaineglusac (Elaine Glusac on Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/jennifer.kester/ (Jennifer Kester on Instagram) https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestravelguide/people/jenkester/ (Jennifer Kester's Forbes articles) Hosted by https://www.swellpublicrelations.com/ (Kim Marshall) Produced by http://crate.media/ (Crate Media)

Dr. Ken Pelletier is a Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, and he's on a mission to debunk the notion of immune boosting. He tells us why we should all be striving for immune balance instead.  We get into all things immunity, from our metabolic health, to our epigenetic profiles and gut microbiomes. We even touch on how immune balancing can impact our telomeres or help prevent the onset of Alzheimer's. Perhaps most important, we discuss the most effective ways to self-immunize yourself using proven wellness practices, so that you'll be best armed to take on the world post-COVID.  Continuing our exploration of how to encourage strong immune systems, we're then joined by Charles Davidson, CEO of Peninsula Hot Springs in Mornington, Australia, and David Dronet, Owner of The Springs Resort and Spa in Colorado. Charles is the chairman of the Global Wellness Summit's Hot Springs Initiative, and David is one of its newest members. We explore how they first discovered the power of hot springs and the many natural benefits that they provide, such as relaxation, mineral properties, and even hydrothermal therapy. We also discuss their work with World Bathing Day and Soakember, designed to assist Charles' mission of knowledge sharing and collective learning. Thank You To Our Podcast Sponsor This season's sponsor is the wellness-forward skincare line, Murad, and features an interview with Candace Reels (@candacereels), founder of the Female Collective and guest editor of Murad's new wellness publication, Well Connected. Resources: Our sponsor: https://www.murad.co.uk/skincare/bestsellers/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwxJqHBhC4ARIsAChq4asRTmX2-eFFwznyJTMaETgagv5cbqgh8LryGIOYKpEIqbdBhIjA4GkaAqrfEALw_wcB (Murad Skincare) https://drpelletier.com/ (Dr. Ken Pelletier's Website) – Where you can download a free digital copy of Dr. Pelletier's book ‘Change Your Genes, Change Your Life' https://worldbathingday.org/ (World Bathing Day) https://soakember.com/ (Soakember) https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/trends-2021/ (Global Wellness Trends Mid-Year Report: The Future of Wellness 2021) https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/2021-global-wellness-summit/ (Global Wellness Summit 2021 in Tel Aviv, Israel) Hosted by https://www.swellpublicrelations.com/ (Kim Marshall) Produced by http://crate.media/ (Crate Media)

Sallie Fraenkel is the founder of Mind Body Spirit Network (MBSN), Dr. Dan Diamond is the founder of NogginStorms, and Jon Berghoff is the Co-Founder and CEO of XCHANGE. Obviously, they're all running organizations created to push positive change into the world, but there's a clearer link: all three of them are members of the Living Well From Within initiative.  Living Well From Within is the work of Dr. Daniel Friedland who founded the cause to convene leading influencers to align in order to elevate humanity through conscious leadership and the values of conscious capitalism. In this episode, we take turns speaking to all of them, including Dr. Friedland, himself, who was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in late 2020. His diagnosis was the catalyst that sparked a new level of growth and awakening in his work. As well as the topics of conscious capitalism and, of course, living well from within, we all discuss the incredible legacy Dr. Friedland will leave behind and the value of striving to use our lives for the betterment of the world. Thank You To Our Podcast Sponsor This season's sponsor is the wellness-forward skincare line, Murad, and features an interview with Candace Reels (@candacereels), founder of the Female Collective and guest editor of Murad's new wellness publication, Well Connected. Resources: https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/initiatives/living-well-from-within-initiative/ (Living Well From Within at the GWI) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcPn9PIGkEe5fWDOEIMB8yQ (The Living Well From Within YouTube Channel) https://mindbodyspiritnet.com/about (MBSN) https://xchangeapproach.com (The XCHANGE Approach) https://www.dandiamondmd.com/podcast (Trench Tested Podcast) “https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Resilience-Trench-Tested-Thrive-Pressure/dp/0997059400 (Beyond Resilience: Trench-Tested Tools to Thrive Under Pressure)” https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/trends-2021/ (Global Wellness Trends Mid-Year Report: The Future of Wellness 2021) https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/2021-global-wellness-summit/ (Global Wellness Summit 2021 in Tel Aviv, Israel) Hosted by https://www.swellpublicrelations.com (Kim Marshall) Produced by http://crate.media (Crate Media)

Money is one of the biggest stressors in the world — and one that we don't talk about nearly as much as we should in the wellness space. The conversation is about so much more than money, savings and spending rates. It hinges on, not just about how much you make, but how your approach to personal finance impacts your mental wellness. Skyler Hubler and Cecelia Girr are both dynamic researchers from https://tbwa.com/ (TBWA), one of the most influential advertising agencies in the world with clients such as Apple, Gatorade, McDonalds, Hilton, and more. For the Global Wellness Summit 2021 Wellness Trends, they spoke on the topic they called “Money Out Loud.” They share how the age of transparency and authenticity — driven largely by millennials — is affecting attitudes about money on a larger scale. In the second part of this episode, we talk to someone on the front lines of the trend of financial wellness, Anna Freeman, who's launching the very first health tech company focused on money fitness, https://zavfit.com/ (ZavFit). In our chat with her, we learn why true personal wellness requires being financially fit as well. Thank You To Our Podcast Sponsor This season's sponsor is the wellness-forward skincare line, Murad. Murad Skincare's innovative sponsorship for this season includes conversations with three of the dynamic medical and social influencers who are also Guest Editors of Murad's new wellness publication, Well Connected, including Dr. Zion Ko (@drzionko); The Optimism Doc, Dr. Deepika Chopra (@drdeepikachopra); and intersectional feminist and self-love advocate, Candace Reels (@candacereels). Resources https://tbwa.com/ (tbwa.com) https://zavfit.com/ (zavfit.com) https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/money-diary (Refinery29's Money Diaries) https://www.murad.com/ (murad.com) https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/trends-2021/ (Global Wellness Trends Mid-Year Report: The Future of Wellness 2021) https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/2021-global-wellness-summit/ (Global Wellness Summit 2021 in Tel Aviv, Israel) Hosted by https://www.swellpublicrelations.com/ (Kim Marshall) Produced by http://crate.media/ (Crate Media)

The #1 trend from the Global Wellness Summit 2020 Trends Report was a shift in focus from sleep to true circadian health — a trend that’s driving the $432B sleep market. Smart watches, Oura Rings, sleep tonics, CBD, sleep ice cream, nap pods, herbal supplements, subscription plans, blue-blocking glasses, red light bulbs, cuddle robots, jet lag apps, sleep divorces: the ways people are trying to optimize their circadian health these days just keeps expanding. So, this episode really runs the gamut.  The first part of our episode is an interview with http://www.rebecca-robbins.com/ (Dr. Rebecca Robbins), an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School, an associate scientist at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, and an author. In the second part of our episode, we speak with Francisco Levine and Allison Howard about what we’re sleeping on. Francisco is part of the team at https://www.bryte.com/ (Bryte Labs) creating a new kind of high-tech bed and Allison is the creator of https://nollapelli.com/ (Nollapelli sheets), a new wellness linen company with innovative products that promote healthier sleep, skin, and hair. Resources: GWS Trend Report: https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/2020-global-wellness-trends/circadian-health/ (“Focus Shifts from Sleep to True Circadian Health”) http://www.rebecca-robbins.com/ (rebecca-robbins.com) https://nollapelli.com/ (nollapelli.com) https://www.bryte.com/ (Bryte.com) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34466963-why-we-sleep ("Why We Sleep") by Matthew Walker https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/2020-global-wellness-summit/summit-on-demand-anytime-anywhere/ (Global Wellness Summit On Demand) https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/industry-research/research-in-progress/ (GWI's 2020 Research In Progress) Hosted by https://www.swellpublicrelations.com (Kim Marshall) Produced by http://crate.media (Crate Media)