Best Palms Spring 86 Podcasts (2025)

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91. Steve Nygren, Chuck Heath, Deepak Chopra – Two Pioneers & an Icon Reimagine Wellness Real Estate 1:15:32

7M ago1:15:32

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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 …

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90. A Destination Where History, Culture & Healing Meet – Daniel Spencer, Séc-he Spa; Colleen Pace, Visit Greater Palm Springs 39:37

8M ago39:37

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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 …

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89. SHoP Architects and Tavistock: From Living Walls to Wellness Cities 1:28:35

9M ago1:28:35

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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…

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88. Celebrating Global Wellness Day in Portugal and Beyond 1:07:13

12M ago1:07:13

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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 exempli…

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87. Poonacha Machaiah CEO, Chopra Foundation – A Spiritual Warrior’s Guide to Resilience 43:24

1y ago43:24

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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 corp…

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86. Dr. Bill Kapp – Future Med: Changing Healthcare from Reactive to Proactive 56:39

1y ago56:39

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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 prec…

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85. The Future of Wellness -- “Hardcare” Meets “Softcare” in GWS 2024 Trend Report -- Feedback from the Frontlines 1:01:13

1+ y ago1:01:13

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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 …

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84. Timbaland -- A Powerful New Frequency in Wellness Music 31:31

1+ y ago31:31

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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-sm…

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83. Luuk Melisse & Gabriel Olszewski -- Sanctum: Revolutionizing Fitness with a Nomadic, Multi-Sensory Experience 54:22

1+ y ago54:22

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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 innovat…

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82. Dr. Tony Nader -- Transcendental Meditation: Practical, Important Results from Diving Into the Ocean of Consciousness 44:11

1+ y ago44:11

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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 pra…

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81. Patricia Ladis -- Sports & Wellness: an Untapped Market for the Hospitality & Spa Industries 1:00:16

1+ y ago1:00:16

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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,…

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80. Ophelia Yeung and Katherine Johnston -- Surprising New Numbers from the Global Wellness Economy 52:36

1+ y ago52:36

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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 t…

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79. Sophie Howe -- Investing in Future Generations 1:06:18

1+ y ago1:06:18

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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-centri…

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78. Dr. Deborah Birx -- Courage, Accountability & Community 1:08:58

2y ago1:08:58

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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 …

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77. Professor Gerry Bodeker and Dr. Bibi Lockhat -- TAIM, Where the Body’s Wisdom & the Sacred Text Meet 1:43:17

2y ago1:43:17

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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? …

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76. Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati - A Journey to the Inside 42:28

2y ago42:28

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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 se…

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75. Rebecca Parekh & Kane Sarhan -- The Birth of a Paradigm Shifting Wellness Business 1:01:57

2y ago1:01:57

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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 busine…

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74. Oded Rahav -- A Jordanian, Palestinian & Israeli Walk Into the Dead Sea… to Try to Save the Planet 43:48

2y ago43:48

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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…

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73. Rachel Krupa - Can Bodegas, Minibars, and Newsstands Really Be Healthy? 54:14

2y ago54:14

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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 h…

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72. Joseph G. Allen, Jim Dobbie & Debra Wyatte – Healthy Buildings, Healthy Lives: A Revolution in Modern Living Spaces 1:07:11

2y ago1:07:11

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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 nin…

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71. Deborah Szekely and Susie Ellis - A Mentor, Two Mavens and the Birth of a Movement. 1:13:29

2y ago1:13:29

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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 …

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70. Jonathan Leary - Social Wellness & the Future of Mind/Body Fitness 1:00:32

2y ago1:00:32

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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 fir…

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69. Freddie Moross - Wellness Music at the Intersection of Art, Science & Culture 1:12:17

2y ago1:12:17

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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…

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68. Robert Hammond – Urban Wellness from New York’s High Line to Stadium-Sized Urban Spas 46:48

2y ago46:48

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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 …

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67. Ari Peralta - A Neuroscientist’s Multisensory Approach to Vitality 44:08

2+ y ago44:08

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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 missio…

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66. Aradhana Khowala- A Call for Radical Change in Tourism & Beyond 44:53

2+ y ago44:53

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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. …

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65. Simon Shelley - A New Way to Explore Wellness with BBC StoryWorks 47:18

2+ y ago47:18

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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 …

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64. Dan Buettner - What the Longest-Lived People Can Teach Us 42:48

2+ y ago42:48

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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…

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63. Bill Hayes - The Search for Sweat 59:12

2+ y ago59:12

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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 …

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62. Lisa Hepner - Walking the Diabetes Tightrope with Heart & Hope 49:34

2+ y ago49:34

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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…

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61. MAGICAL REALISM & CREATIVE WELLNESS: Co-Founders of OYE discuss J Balvin’s new mental health app 1:03:07

3y ago1:03:07

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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 h…

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60. Are You a Victim of “Well-Washing?” Journalist & Author Rina Raphael Discusses her new book, The Gospel of Wellness 1:00:15

3y ago1:00:15

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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 Rapha…

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59. FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE EARTH - Using Visual Poetry to Heal the Planet - with Louie Schwartzberg 1:06:51

3y ago1:06:51

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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 visua…

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58. The Great Indoors: Why Wellness Real Estate Matters with Paul Scialla 49:00

3y ago49:00

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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 indo…

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57. The Godmother of the Wellness Economy – Living History of a Global Movement 1:22:36

3y ago1:22:36

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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 visio…

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56. Why Gender Bias in Medical Research is Bad for the Economy with WHAM’s Carolee Lee 1:03:23

3y ago1:03:23

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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 …

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55. Think Magenta: A Day to Celebrate Wellness and Choose Joy - with Belgin Aksoy 56:58

3y ago56:58

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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 M…

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54. You, Younger: Making 90 the New 40 with Dr. Michael Roizen 1:04:06

3y ago1:04:06

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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 sho…

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53. Living a Vibrant & Healthy Post-Menopausal Life with Dr. Sharon Malone & Monica Molenaar 1:04:46

3+ y ago1:04:46

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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 raise…

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52. Skin Care is Health Care with Beauty Industry Luminary Dr. Howard Murad 51:33

3+ y ago51:33

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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 th…

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51. Disrupting College Education & Rethinking the Four-Year Degree for a More Holistic Outcome 51:52

3+ y ago51:52

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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 s…

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50. A Healthy Habitat: Designing with Wellness in Mind with Joanna Frank from The Center for Active Design 53:19

3+ y ago53:19

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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 whe…

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49. A Message of Hope, Resilience and Healing with Dr. Jeffrey Rediger 58:07

3+ y ago58:07

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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…

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48. Life Enhancing Design with Clodagh 1:05:27

3+ y ago1:05:27

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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 Sc…

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47. Breathwork - with James Nestor & Sandy Abrams 1:28:21

4y ago1:28:21

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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 neg…

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46. Human Potential 2.0 - with The Esalen Institute (Lucia Horan, Douglas Drummond, Peggy Horan & Brita Ostrom) 1:33:04

4y ago1:33:04

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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 moder…

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45. The Travel Reset - with Elaine Glusac & Jennifer Kester 1:21:43

4y ago1:21:43

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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 a…

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44. Immune Balancing - with Dr. Ken Pelletier, Charles Davidson & David Dronet 1:27:34

4y ago1:27:34

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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…

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43. Living Well From Within - with Sallie Fraenkel, Dr. Dan Diamond, Dr. Daniel Friedland, and Jon Berghoff 1:24:37

4y ago1:24:37

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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 Withi…

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42. Financial Wellness with Skyler Hubler, Cecelia Girr of TBWA, and Anna Freeman of ZavFit 1:00:24

4y ago1:00:24

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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 …

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