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#L.A.Rising13. Breaking Bread Across The Longest Table with Team Palisades - featuring stories from eleven different survivors recorded live at the event.Ten months post-fire, a community gathers again across The Longest Table, sharing stories of survival, surprise, sadness, and renewal. We join the grassroots non-profit, Team Palisades – that’s all about neighbors helping neighbors – as they host a 500-seat open air potluck lunch event for the entire community. We’re on the ground, talking to eleven different residents, sharing stories and lessons learned from surviving a devastating and unprecedented urban wildfire.The Wellness Lift focuses on Team Palisades' new online resource center for Wellbeing - featuring complimentary therapy sessions, video, print, and audio tools for social a...
2025-10-2147 min#L.A.Rising12. Lessons Learned -- Lahaina, Maui, Two Years LaterWhen the winds roared and the lights went out, Maui turned to its oldest strength: each other. In this two-part episode, Maui County Mayor Richard T. Bissen, Jr. and First Lady Isabella Kaʻihi Bissen take us back to August 2023—how the Kula Fire ignited, why Lahaina (Lāhainā) was cut off so quickly, and the neighbor-to-neighbor lifesaving that followed. We dig into the hard numbers and the hopeful ones: housing grants, new emergency tools, and a clear message for visitors—you are welcome here, please respect our home as we would yours, and your visit will help the island...
2025-10-071h 27#L.A.Rising11. Power to the People - Community Organizing Makes It Happen - EATON FIRE RESIDENTS UNITED Jane Lawton Potelle & Nicole MaccallaWhat do you do in the aftermath of a natural disaster when no government agency or insurance company has the data to prove it’s truly safe to return home? You band together with your neighbors and gather the data yourself. As unbelievable as it sounds, that’s exactly what our guests in this episode did. Hear the remarkable story of Jane Lawton Potelle and Dr. Nicole Maccalla, who came together to create Eaton Fire Residents United (EFRU)—a powerful example of grassroots community activism.Discover the tireless work and vis...
2025-09-121h 18#L.A.Rising10. Navigating the Fire Insurance Maze & De-Stressing SolutionsWildfires can destroy homes in hours—but the insurance battle that follows can last for years. In this powerful episode of LA Rising, we bring you expert guidance from Matthew Blumkin, President of the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters and Managing Partner of The Greenspan Company, on how to navigate your insurance claim after disaster strikes. From understanding the three types of adjusters to knowing your policy “buckets” and avoiding common homeowner mistakes, Matthew breaks down the essentials to getting what you’re owed. We also welcome wellness coach and fire survivor Nora Plesent, whose “GLANCES” framework offers practical, c...
2025-08-151h 05#L.A.Rising9. Colonel Eric Swenson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers -- Leading with Heart; Exceeding ExpectationsSix months after the catastrophic wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles, we sit down with Colonel Eric Swenson, the Army Corps of Engineers leader who spearheaded the fastest disaster cleanup in California’s history. Swenson shares the rarely heard, deeply human side of disaster recovery: building trust with survivors, walking with them through their darkest hours, and leading teams that not only cleared debris but helped recover priceless memories from the ashes. We learn about the art of compassionate leadership, the sensitive dance of rebuilding amid loss, and the importance of listening—whether it’s working with grieving families or negoti...
2025-07-2352 min#L.A.Rising8. MALIBU PEOPLE - Realistic Optimism Refined by FireTwo female firebrands from Malibu explain how the devastating Palisades fire actually left a nearly seven-mile path of destruction along one of the most iconic coastal routes in America. In this deeply personal episode of #L.A. Rising, we meet noted author and activist Kathy Eldon and Equinox co-founder and fitness maven Lavinia Errico, who both embody hope and resilience in the wake of devastation. Kathy shares her harrowing experience as the first house in Malibu threatened by fire, reflecting on the role of storytelling, survivor’s guilt, and the transformative power of helping others. Lavinia reveals how business ac...
2025-07-091h 32#L.A.Rising7. A Public/Private Progress Report -- L.A. County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath & Steadfast LA Executive Director, Najla KayyemWhen disaster strikes, how do you rebuild—not just structures, but hope itself? In this powerful episode of LA Rising, we hear directly from the leaders at the heart of LA’s wildfire recovery. Supervisor Lindsay Horvath shares the inside story of the fastest fire debris removal in the nation’s history, to finding appropriate spaces for students whose schools burned down, to quickly distributing small business and household grants to those in need, and assembling an action-centric Blue Ribbon Commission to guide a climate-smart build back. Meanwhile, Najla Kayyem, Executive Director of Steadfast LA, reveals how a coalition of civi...
2025-06-101h 28#L.A.Rising6. Palm Trees, Power Naps, and Preparedness: Wildfire Recovery in Unexpected PlacesWhat do trees, tortoises, and high-tech spa treatments have in common? They're all part of the hidden story of wildfire recovery in Los Angeles. In this episode, we meet three unsung heroes working to heal the city in ways you might not expect.Master arborist Carl Mellinger takes us into the heart of LA’s urban forest—fighting to save surviving trees misidentified for removal and educating homeowners, businesses and HOA’s on fire-smart, tree-friendly landscaping. Fairmont Century Plaza Spa & Wellness Director, Alison Kirsten shares how a luxury hotel became a refuge post disaster and how re...
2025-05-271h 27#L.A.Rising5. Voices of Resilience: From Stadium Cheers to Poetic FrontiersHow do you fight back an inferno? How do you build back a badly burned but much-loved community? In this poignant episode, we talk to a civic leader and a poet to dive deep into stories of survival, resilience, and artistic healing following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Join us as we speak with the dynamic L.A. Rams stadium announcer and Pacific Palisades native, Sam Lagana, whose quick thinking and unyielding spirit embody the ethos of building back after a crisis. Then, we travel to Altadena, a historic haven for Black families and artists, where we...
2025-03-291h 44#L.A.Rising4. From Engineering to Economics, Healing Post-FireThe fires that tore through Los Angeles left devastation in their wake, but in their aftermath, a powerful movement emerged—one rooted in science, resilience, and community action. In this episode, we sit down with Tracy Quinn, CEO of Heal the Bay, and Thierry Malleret, an economist and global thought leader, to explore how communities are navigating the intersection of environmental recovery, policy, and human resilience. Tracy shares how a group of local scientists from Pacific Palisades organized through WhatsApp to demand transparency, secure public health protections, and monitor water and air quality, while Thierry discusses the broader economic an...
2025-03-061h 25#L.A.Rising3. From Burning Bushes to Blank SlatesAfter the fires, the community of Los Angeles is still standing—together. In this powerful episode, you’ll hear the emotional highs and lows of post-fire life, welcoming Rabbi Amy Bernstein, Senior Rabbi of Kehillat Israel Congregation who leads a congregation of 900 families in the Pacific Palisades region. Rabbi Amy discusses resilience, faith, and the strength found in community. Having lost her home and all her family keepsakes in the flames reflects on what it means to hold onto hope even when all tangible connections to the past have burned away. Through stories of kindness, the unwavering support of neigh...
2025-02-131h 11#L.A.Rising2. From Ashes to Art: Stories of Loss and Renewal in AltadenaLoss and devastation struck Altadena as the wildfires consumed homes, history, and entire communities. But in the ashes, stories of resilience and hope emerged. This episode of LA Rising brings you the voices of Ada Okimura and Lori Corral—two women deeply connected to the cultural and artistic heat of Altadena. Ada, whose family home for decades was lost just after it was paid off, reflects on the pain of displacement, the power of family and the unwavering spirit of community. Lori, a sculptor whose work has graced the likes of Disneyland and the Rose Bowl, shares how the fi...
2025-02-0255 min#L.A.Rising1. Fires, Fears, and Finding Hope: The Birth of #L.A.RisingIn the inaugural episode of #L.A.Rising, host Kim Marshall takes us on a deeply personal and emotional journey through the recent wildfire devastation in Los Angeles. Kim shares her harrowing escape story, highlighting the quick decisions and moments of grace that define such crises. Joined by extraordinary guests, including animal rescue expert Mel Sobolewski, who recounts tales of courage and training during the fires, and Melody Kanschat, an art and cultural leader reflecting on the resilience of Los Angeles, this episode emphasizes hope, community, and action. Together, they explore the importance of rebuilding...
2025-01-2447 min
Global Wellness ConversationsSteve Nygren, Chuck Heath, Deepak Chopra – Two Pioneers & an Icon Reimagine Wellness Real EstateIn 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 arou...
2024-11-211h 15Global Wellness ConversationsA Destination Where History, Culture & Healing Meet – Daniel Spencer, Séc-he Spa; Colleen Pace, Visit Greater Palm SpringsIn 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.c...
2024-10-2439 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsSHoP Architects and Tavistock: From Living Walls to Wellness CitiesThe 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...
2024-10-031h 28Global Wellness ConversationsCelebrating Global Wellness Day in Portugal and BeyondJoin 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, vis...
2024-07-091h 07Global Wellness ConversationsPoonacha Machaiah CEO, Chopra Foundation – A Spiritual Warrior’s Guide to ResilienceDive 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-D...
2024-05-0843 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsDr. Bill Kapp – Future Med: Changing Healthcare from Reactive to ProactiveIn 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...
2024-04-1656 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsThe Future of Wellness -- “Hardcare” Meets “Softcare” in GWS 2024 Trend Report -- Feedback from the FrontlinesIn 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 th...
2024-03-271h 01Global Wellness ConversationsTimbaland -- A Powerful New Frequency in Wellness MusicIn 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...
2024-01-3131 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsLuuk Melisse & Gabriel Olszewski -- Sanctum: Revolutionizing Fitness with a Nomadic, Multi-Sensory ExperienceImagine 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...
2024-01-1854 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsDr. Tony Nader -- Transcendental Meditation: Practical, Important Results from Diving Into the Ocean of ConsciousnessWe’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.
2023-12-2444 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsPatricia Ladis -- Sports & Wellness: an Untapped Market for the Hospitality & Spa IndustriesDid 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 pro...
2023-12-141h 00Global Wellness ConversationsOphelia Yeung and Katherine Johnston -- Surprising New Numbers from the Global Wellness EconomyJoin 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 live...
2023-11-0852 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsSophie Howe -- Investing in Future GenerationsJoin 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...
2023-10-181h 06Global Wellness ConversationsDr. Deborah Birx -- Courage, Accountability & CommunityOur 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...
2023-09-271h 08Global Wellness ConversationsProfessor Gerry Bodeker and Dr. Bibi Lockhat -- TAIM, Where the Body’s Wisdom & the Sacred Text MeetWhile 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 au...
2023-09-131h 43Global Wellness ConversationsSadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati - A Journey to the InsideJoin 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....
2023-07-2642 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsRebecca Parekh & Kane Sarhan -- The Birth of a Paradigm Shifting Wellness BusinessA 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 journe...
2023-07-121h 01Global Wellness ConversationsOded Rahav -- A Jordanian, Palestinian & Israeli Walk Into the Dead Sea… to Try to Save the PlanetSponsored 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...
2023-06-2143 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsRachel Krupa - Can Bodegas, Minibars, and Newsstands Really Be Healthy?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 Ma...
2023-06-0754 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsJoseph G. Allen, Jim Dobbie & Debra Wyatte – Healthy Buildings, Healthy Lives: A Revolution in Modern Living SpacesAre 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 ur...
2023-05-241h 07Global Wellness ConversationsDeborah Szekely and Susie Ellis - A Mentor, Two Mavens and the Birth of a Movement.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 sit...
2023-05-101h 13Global Wellness ConversationsJonathan Leary - Social Wellness & the Future of Mind/Body FitnessThe 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 suppo...
2023-04-261h 00Global Wellness ConversationsFreddie Moross - Wellness Music at the Intersection of Art, Science & CultureMusic 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 hea...
2023-04-131h 12Global Wellness ConversationsRobert Hammond – Urban Wellness from New York’s High Line to Stadium-Sized Urban SpasLooking 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...
2023-03-2946 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsAri Peralta - A Neuroscientist’s Multisensory Approach to VitalityAre 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 Li...
2023-02-1644 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsAradhana Khowala- A Call for Radical Change in Tourism & BeyondAradhana 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...
2023-02-0244 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsSimon Shelley - A New Way to Explore Wellness with BBC StoryWorksWhat 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...
2023-01-2547 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsLisa Hepner - Walking the Diabetes Tightrope with Heart & HopeWhile 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?Docume...
2022-11-0249 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsMAGICAL REALISM & CREATIVE WELLNESS: Co-Founders of OYE discuss J Balvin’s new mental health appWhat 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 “Defining the Mental Wellness Economy Report,” GWI had th...
2022-09-211h 03Global Wellness ConversationsFALLING IN LOVE WITH THE EARTH - Using Visual Poetry to Heal the Planet - with Louie SchwartzbergThe 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 o...
2022-08-241h 06Global Wellness ConversationsThe Great Indoors: Why Wellness Real Estate Matters with Paul SciallaWhen 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 well-being.The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has been analyzing the critical role that the built environment has on...
2022-08-1049 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsThe Godmother of the Wellness Economy – Living History of a Global MovementThe 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...
2022-07-071h 22Global Wellness ConversationsWhy Gender Bias in Medical Research is Bad for the Economy with WHAM’s Carolee LeeNothing 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...
2022-06-221h 03Global Wellness ConversationsThink Magenta: A Day to Celebrate Wellness and Choose Joy - with Belgin AksoyHow 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...
2022-06-0856 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsLiving a Vibrant & Healthy Post-Menopausal Life with Dr. Sharon Malone & Monica MolenaarWomen’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...
2022-02-021h 04Global Wellness ConversationsSkin Care is Health Care with Beauty Industry Luminary Dr. Howard MuradDr. 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 scho...
2022-01-1251 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsDisrupting College Education & Rethinking the Four-Year Degree for a More Holistic OutcomeAbby 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 tha...
2022-01-0551 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsA Healthy Habitat: Designing with Wellness in Mind with Joanna Frank from The Center for Active DesignJoanna 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...
2021-12-0153 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsA Message of Hope, Resilience and Healing with Dr. Jeffrey RedigerDr. 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!Fi...
2021-11-2458 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsLife Enhancing Design with ClodaghKicking 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...
2021-11-171h 05Global Wellness ConversationsBreathwork - with James Nestor & Sandy AbramsBreathing 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...
2021-08-041h 28Global Wellness ConversationsHuman Potential 2.0 - with The Esalen Institute (Lucia Horan, Douglas Drummond, Peggy Horan & Brita Ostrom)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 bee...
2021-07-281h 33Global Wellness ConversationsThe Travel Reset - with Elaine Glusac & Jennifer KesterElaine 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...
2021-07-211h 21Global Wellness ConversationsImmune Balancing - with Dr. Ken Pelletier, Charles Davidson & David DronetDr. 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...
2021-07-141h 27Global Wellness ConversationsLiving Well From Within - with Sallie Fraenkel, Dr. Dan Diamond, Dr. Daniel Friedland, and Jon BerghoffSallie 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....
2021-07-071h 24Global Wellness ConversationsFinancial Wellness with Skyler Hubler, Cecelia Girr of TBWA, and Anna Freeman of ZavFitMoney 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 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 Summ...
2021-06-301h 00Global Wellness ConversationsTrue Circadian Health & Sleep Health Equity - with Dr. Rebecca Robbins (Harvard), Francisco Levine (Bryte Labs), & Allison Howard (Nollapelli)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 Dr. Rebecca Robbins, an instructor in medic...
2021-03-101h 08Global Wellness ConversationsThe New Mental Wellness Economy & The Renaissance of Self-Care - with Zev Suissa from eMindfulOur guest today is Zev Suissa, the Chief Innovation Officer of eMindful, which is like a fitness app but for mental athletes… and those who want to be. Imagine having a digital menu in your pocket to call up both virtual and live mindful practices when you need them — kind of like Peloton for the mind.But, unlike apps like Headspace or Calm, eMindful is not strictly B2C. In addition to offering programs for individuals, the app is designed as a way for major corporations to arm their employees — sometimes 50,000 at a time — with workplace wellness tools an...
2021-02-1044 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsWorkforce Wellness: Make Love Part of Your Mission Statement - with Paul Leone from The BreakersThe Breakers is a 125-year young oceanfront resort in Palm Beach, and over a century later, it’s still in the hands of its original owners. The secret? Paul Leone, CEO of The Breakers, says it’s because they treat their employees like family — an investment that has paid off in a big way.Today, we talk to Paul about this time-tested workforce wellness philosophy, how it’s paying off in a big way during the COVID-19 crisis, and how you can make love part of your mission statement.To learn more, visit The Breakers at thebr...
2021-01-2037 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsWellness for All Women: Hormone Health, Social Connections, Spirituality, Sleep, & Dance - with Dr. Nicola Finley from Canyon Ranch & Nina Boyce from Nourished with NinaThis week we have a panel of women from different generations — a millennial, a gen Y, and a baby boomer — all comparing notes about women's health. To the guys out there: listen good. We promise you'll learn something valuable about the women in your life.Our guests are Dr. Nicola Finley, a board-certified internal medicine doctor who works at Canyon Ranch, and Nina Boyce, a certified hormone and fertility coach and the host of Healing Hormones. We explore everything from health disparities among disadvantaged populations to fertility to menopause, and even the joy of dance. We hope you...
2021-01-0644 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsBuilding a Wellness Business That Lasts & Making a Living Doing What You Love - with Rick Stollmeyer of MindbodyWhat do a garage, “The Hunt for Red October,” the seven pillars of wellness, and the hero's journey all have in common? You'll find out in this episode with Rick Stollmeyer, founder and Executive Chairman of Mindbody.Back in 2001, Rick bootstrapped the launch of Mindbody. 14 years later, he took the company public, raising $100M for an IPO. Then, in June 2020, the business was acquired for $1.9B. It’s an incredible entrepreneurial success story, and the Mindbody platform has had a huge impact on the industry over the last two decades.If you’re not familiar, Mindbody...
2020-12-2348 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsJudgement-Free Fitness & Changing the Mental Health Conversation - with Victor & Lynne Brick from Planet FitnessToday we want to share a love story about two college sweethearts: she was a dancer with buns of steel who became a shock trauma nurse, he was an energetic guy with a master's in exercise physiology who worked as a PE instructor. And now, after 42 years of combining love and business, Victor and Lynn Brick are two of the most successful people in the fitness industry.You'll hear why the democratization of wellness and judgment-free fitness for people of all abilities — including disabilities — is so important to them, how that brought them to Planet Fitness, and why...
2020-12-1544 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsHow Far-UVC 222 Light Can Clean Our Environments & Prepare Us for the Next Pandemic - with Fred Maxik from HealthēDecember 2020 marks the ninth month of a full-on global pandemic, but today's episode is about light at the end of the tunnel — and we mean that very literally! In fact, we mean precisely 222 nanometers of Far-UVC Light. This isn't the scary UVC light that used to be found in tanning beds; these are shorter light waves that don't have the energy to penetrate the surface of human skin or the outermost layer of our eyes, but that still effectively neutralize pathogens in the air and on surfaces. To learn more about how we can use Far-UVC Light to...
2020-12-0236 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsWellness Architecture: Life Regenerated Through Design - with Veronica Schreibeis Smith from Vera Iconica ArchitectureWhat do you get when you mix emerging technology and timeless beauty? You get Vera Iconica Architecture and Veronica Schreibeis Smith.When you visit the website, you can see countless examples of Vera Icconica’s gorgeous aesthetic, their science and technology, and their leadership in both the architecture and health and wellness industries — but what you can’t see is the woman who powers it all.Veronica Schreibeis Smith has truly taken the architecture and wellness worlds by storm, adhering to standards and practices that others only aspire to; her designs are in harmony with nature...
2020-11-2545 minGlobal Wellness Conversations#BlackLivesMatter, COVID-19, & Anxiety: A Guide to Doing Better - with Randi-Mae Stanford-Leibold & Dr. Kevin ChapmanIn June 2020, the world was ignited with uproar after witnessing a video of George Floyd being killed by a police officer. Tht same month, the Global Wellness Summit hosted the masterclass “An Open Conversation About Race and the Wellness Community.” Hundreds joined the Zoom call, most knowing that the hashtag #WellnessSoWhite was trending for a reason: people of color are not well represented in the wellness world. On the call, Susie Ellis, co-founder of GWS, said, “We have a lot to learn and lot to do. The Summit and the Institute should use their leadership position...
2020-10-161h 08
Global Wellness ConversationsHow Two Businesses Transformed to Help Medical Providers, COVID-19 Patients, & Wellness Entrepreneurs - with Jim Chenevey & Rick StollmeyerWhen COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, a lot of people looked to the Global Wellness Summit for hope and answers. So the GWS shifted their plans for this year, just like everyone else, and focused on providing information and advice to help people adjust to their “new normal.”One of the GWS initiatives was the #FiveInTen Leader Livecasts, hosted by Kim Marshall. We’ve been talking to wellness leaders from the worlds of fitness, beauty, the arts, technology — you name it — but there’s one thing that every guest has had in common: they’re inspiring examples of innovation...
2020-10-0757 min
Global Wellness ConversationsUnder the Influence of Gongs - with Martha Collard from Red Doors StudioThis episode is a feast for your ears — a living, breathing example of two of the Global Wellness 2020 Trends: Wellness Music and Energy Healing.We’re speaking to Canadian-born, Hong Kong-based Gong Master Martha Collard. We’ll hear why this left-brained, A-type personality left a 25 year consulting career — where she helped multinational corporations bring out the best out in employees — to become a Gong Master who typically performs and teaches in southeast Asia, where she owns the Red Door Studio.Say it out loud: GONG SOUND BATH. The words alone are enough to ease you into relaxa...
2020-09-241h 19
Global Wellness ConversationsJoyful Longevity & The Future of the Wellness Lifestyle - with Roberto Arjona from Rancho La PuertaHere at the Global Wellness Summit, wellness is our middle name — and we’re committed to bringing you the big picture and real story behind this $4.5 trillion economy.There are so many podcasts about health, fitness & nutrition that you can choose from, but one of our true points of difference is the historical perspective we bring to the conversation about this “wellness boom” that COVID just may help turn into a Wellness Revolution! And today’s guest plays an important role in the history of wellness. Roberto Arjona has been the GM of the very first destination spa in North...
2020-09-171h 00
Global Wellness ConversationsPrescribing Nature: Just Go Outside - with Jennifer Walsh from Walk With WalshIf you walk into the office of Dr. Robert Zarr, there’s a good chance of walking out with a prescription for a walk — a prescription for nature. He will pull out a prescription pad and scrawl specific instructions for his patient’s walk, just like he would when prescribing a medication. Dr. Zarr is just one of over 150 other doctors who have embraced “Ecotherapy” as a much-needed solution to many of the problems caused by urbanization and our hectic, busy lives.When you add in a global pandemic that’s forcing even more of us to stay inside...
2020-09-0955 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsCreating a World Free of Preventable Disease - with Dr. Richard Carmona, former Surgeon GeneralToday we’re very happy to share a two-part interview with former Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona – pre- and post-pandemic.Dr. Carmona is an American physician, nurse, police officer, and a vice admiral in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. He was also a medic in Vietnam, a deputy sheriff, a SWAT team member, a trauma surgeon, and public health administrator — who also happened to serve as the seventeenth Surgeon General of the United States. Today, he is the Chief Of Health Innovation at Canyon Ranch Spa in Arizona, a Board Member of the Global Wellness Institute, and a...
2020-09-021h 02
Global Wellness ConversationsAn Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure: COVID-19 & The Wellness Moonshot - with Sarah Smith from PreventionBack in January, some of the most forward-thinking minds in the wellness industry got together for the release of the Global Wellness Trends Report: The Future of Wellness 2020. We had the opportunity to record some incredible conversations, and we started sharing those conversations in March 2020.Then the state of the world changed, so we pivoted: the Global Wellness Summit started focusing on helping the wellness industry get through the health crisis and, with help from our host Kim Marshall, supporting our community’s needs in the moment through Instagram live streams.But we still had se...
2020-08-2640 min
Global Wellness ConversationsStarting with the Soul: How Businesses Can Empower People to be Healthier - with Tom Jones from Finn PartnersIt’s official — wellness isn’t a fad anymore!Consumers today are looking for a holistic approach to wellness that also considers their emotional well-being, the role of technology in their lives, how they travel, and everything in between.But the explosive growth of today’s wellness industry has also resulted in extra scrutiny for pseudoscientific claims, often with a tongue-in-cheek reference to the medicine shows peddling miracle elixirs in the 19th century, and media watch dogs have begun keeping a keen eye out for wellness charletons. Like any truth, though, real wellness can stand...
2020-04-1534 min
Global Wellness ConversationsWellness Innovation: Looking Forward to Global Wellness Summit 2020 - with Amir Alroy from Welltech1Amir Alroy is a wellness expert who leverages years of business and technology experience to invest in and accelerate wellness start-ups in Israel through Welltech1, as well as the founder and CEO of Cloud 9 Wellness Clubs, exclusive professional personal training clubs in Israel. Not only that, the Global Wellness Summit recently announced that Amir will be one of the co-chairs for its 14th-annual conference being held in Tel Aviv, Israel. He will be instrumental in creating the agenda for the annual conference, a conference that he says will focus even more on wellness innovation across all industry s...
2020-04-0829 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsCreating a Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy Future Where Everyone Can Live Beyond 100 - with Dr. Bhupendra Kumar Modi from Smart GroupBhupendra Kumar Modi — AKA Dr. M — is a global thought leader, a social entrepreneur, and the key architect of the Smart Group, a diversified business conglomerate trying to improve the worlds of mobility, finance, healthcare, entertainment, energy, and technology.Dr. M is a true global citizen with an eye towards the future, emblematic of the ways conscious capitalism can improve not only individual lives but the world as a whole. And Dr. M has big plans for not just his future but your future and your children’s future and your children’s children’s future, too: creating a...
2020-04-0334 min
Global Wellness Conversations2020 Global Wellness Trends: True Circadian Health, Energy Medicine, & Wellness Music - with Beth McGroarty from Global Wellness InstituteToday’s guest is the Global Wellness Institute's resident research wonk, Beth McGroarty, who has led strategic communications and media relations for the GWS or the last five years.Beth spearheads a number of Summit research projects -- including WellnessEvidence.com -- and she’s instrumental in creating GWS's annual Global Wellness Trends report. Listen to see how prescient some of the Trends sound for 2020 – trends like Wellness Sabbatical; the Fertility Boom, Circadian Health … Wellness Music -- which are based on findings and feedback from economists, academics, futurists & business leaders. Let's also think about how these trends may infor...
2020-03-3042 min
Global Wellness ConversationsOne Health, One Wellness: Creating Globally Sustainable Lifestyles that Will Help Us Avoid the Next Coronavirus - with Victor Koo from Tianren CultureVictor Koo is the co-founder of Tianren Culture, a next-generation social platform that focuses on supporting social enterprises, impact investing, and giving with the mission to foster positive global values.One of Tianren Culture’s core values is “One Health, One Wellness,” and this is a message that really hits home in the current global climate, as people all around the world are forced to reckon with the intimate interconnection of our globalized world and, at the same time, learn how to adapt to the coronavirus pandemic.What do our lifestyles have to do with Corvid...
2020-03-1828 min
Global Wellness ConversationsEmbracing The Asian Century Worldwide - with Cathy Chon & Yoriko SomaSome have called the 21st century “The Asian Century” — but why?Yoriko Soma, a Japanese spa consultant, and Cathy Chon, an American expat marketing expert who’s spent the last 20 years in Hong Kong, help us answer that question in today’s episode. And along the way, we’ll find out how and why they put together such an eclectic and powerful range of speakers for this year’s Summit.They’ll even share tips for affordable and fabulous hot spring spas in Japan and amazing street food in Singapore!You can register for Global Welln...
2020-01-2727 min
Global Wellness ConversationsBeauty Meets Wellness, Wellness Meets Inclusion - with Michael Bruggeman from Organic Male OM4 & haiaWhat role does beauty play in your sense of emotional well-being? How can the wellness industry help more people, inside and out, by nurturing inclusion? And what initiatives are being spearheaded by the Global Wellness Institute?To learn the answers to these questions, we sit down with Michael Bruggeman, a wellness industry expert who acts as CEO for Organic Male OM4 and CEO & Chief Formulation Officer for haia (HAPPY AS I AM). On top of all that, Michael supports the Global Wellness Institute by operating as Chair of the Global Wellness Institute’s Beauty Meets Wellness Initiative....
2020-01-2320 min
Global Wellness ConversationsFaith: Why It’s Worth Investing In Financially, Emotionally, & Soulfully - with Martin Palmer from the Alliance of Religions and ConservationHow can Romance of the Three Kingdoms influence leadership? What is like working with the Royal Family? We’ll answer these and more with professor Martin Palmer, who literally brought the audience to tears during his keynote at the Summit.Martin is Secretary-General of the Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC), a secular non-governmental organization he founded with His Royal Highness Prince Philip in 1995 to help faiths to develop environmental and conservation projects based on their own beliefs and practices.It’s an incredible organization solving a global problem with unique solutions, and we’re so hap...
2020-01-2031 min
Global Wellness ConversationsFeel, Fuel, & Function: The Landmarks of Wellbeing - with Mia Kyricos from Hyatt HotelsWhat were spas getting right 20 to 30 years ago that data is only validating now? How do you get the head of a publicly-traded company to listen to you when you’re brand new in your role? How does the art of the PIVOT help in a time of natural disasters and political upheaval? How do you ensure that a brand can actually live up to their wellness hype?Learn all that and more when we talk to Mia Kyricos, Global Head of Wellbeing at Hyatt Hotels and winner of the GWS 2019 Woman in Wellness award.To...
2020-01-1621 min
Global Wellness ConversationsGlobal Wellness By the Numbers - with Ophelia Yeung & Katherine Johnston from Global Wellness InstituteResearch is a cornerstone of the Summit. The trends that are spotted each year go on to be major trends in the wellness industry worldwide, and the research done each year by the Global Wellness Institute is vital to our entire industry. So we were lucky to sit down with Ophelia Yeung and Katherine Johnston, two of the amazing women behind this powerful research and senior research fellows with the Global Wellness Institute Ophelia.To learn more, visit GWI at globalwellnessinstitute.orgResources:globalwellnessinstitute.orgGlobal Wellness SummitGWI's 2019 Research & Trends
2020-01-1327 min
Global Wellness ConversationsHow Technology Has Redesigned You & Why That’s a Good Thing - with Liza Lichtinger from Future Design StationSome people choose to view technology with a negative connotation, but for futurist and martial arts aficionado Liza Lichtinger, technology is a powerful aid that can help us live better lives with better purpose and with wellness at the center. Today, she’s going to share her take on our new hybrid human reality — how technology has redesigned you, and why that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It may sound a little sci-fi, but the future is closer than you might think.Liza Lichtinger is CEO at Future Design Station, a human-machine interaction company, and fou...
2020-01-0924 min
Global Wellness ConversationsThe Past, Present, & Future of Technogym - with Erica Alessandri from TechnogymTechnogym is the world’s largest fitness equipment company, and this is an organization that takes wellness seriously. So seriously, in fact, that their headquarters in Cesena, Italy, is an entire wellness village. Technogym’s founder Nerio Alessandri is also credited with first using the term “wellness” — so, thanks for that, too!And when Nerio and his daughter, Erica Alessandri, took the stage at last year’s Global Wellness Summit, they stole the audience’s hearts. We were lucky enough to sit down with Erica for the show this year, who has some great stories about how her father’s p...
2020-01-0623 min
Global Wellness ConversationsPioneering Personalization in Luxury Cosmetics - with Rupert Schmid & Pierre-Louis Delapalme from Biologique RechercheRupert Schmid and Pierre-Louis Delapalme are the two co-chairman of Biologique Recherche, an alluring cosmetic brand with an exclusive spot in many high-end spas — but what is the magic that makes their products so in demand?It’s a combination of personalization and clinical knowledge, understanding that not only is each person unique but their skin needs will change and evolve over time.Founded over 40 years ago, Biologique Recherche was truly a pioneer in the health and wellness space, choosing to focus on the individual years before it was in vogue. And now that the rest...
2020-01-0218 min
Global Wellness ConversationsReconnecting With What’s Right: Goals, Presence, & Passion - with John Stanton & Robin Connelley from Chōsen“Healer heal thyself” is a common trope in the healthcare industry. But what if today’s leaders had a way to tune up their bodies and minds in a life-changing location and reboot for the year ahead? Listen as OXFORD grads and former VC pros — John Stanton and Robin Connelley — share why they created Chōsen, bespoke retreats and experiences to help people challenge themselves, embrace growth, and optimize their lives.To learn more about Chōsen, visit Chōsen’s site at www.chosenexperiences.comResources:Learn more at www.chosenexperiences.comInstagram: ww...
2019-12-1926 min
Global Wellness ConversationsContemplative Practice, Science, & Fashion: Redefining the Path to Wellbeing - with Jessica Jesse from BuDhaGirlJessica Jesse, Founder/CEO and Creative Director of BuDhaGirl, is a model of what we’re trying to nurture here at the Global Wellness Summit — industry thought leaders and company founders truly committed to holistic wellness, inside and out.Because Jessica and BuDhaGirl are redefining the path to wellbeing by combining contemplative practice, science, and fashion. It’s a unique combination, for now at least, but Jessica believes that fashion is a powerful driver of behavior and she wants to teach others about the importance of internal motivation using fashion as a conduit.And it makes...
2019-12-1222 min
Global Wellness ConversationsWhat Millennials Want: A Story, Authenticity, & Transparency - with Irene Forte from Rocco Forte Hotels & Irene Forte SkincareIrene Forte is the wellness director for Rocco Forte Hotels, creator of the Irene Forte Skincare, and a total rockstar. Irene took the stage at Global Wellness Summit 2016 and she made it very clear that those who did not pay attention to the millennial market in the travel and hospitality industry were doing so at their peril.So we sat up and paid attention, and we realized that we needed that kind of voice on the Global Wellness Summit’s advisory board. She has been a wonderful addition to the board and her perspective has been invaluable....
2019-12-0922 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsServing Others Through Wellness - with John Stewart from Kamalaya Koh SamuiInspired by passion and created with insightful vision, the Kamalaya Koh Samui Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa & Health Resort is an expression of two people’s life experiences and their desire to serve and inspire others. The story of Kamalaya began in 1982, in the far jungles of the Himalayas, when Kamalaya founders John and Karina Stewart first met.And as you’ll hear in this episode, over 30 years later, John is just as devoted to a life of service and sharing the diverse Eastern healing and spiritual traditions that the rest of the world could benefit so much...
2019-12-0522 min
Global Wellness ConversationsYour Business Needs a Why - with Patricia Dwyer from The Purpose BusinessWhat does it mean to put purpose at the heart of business? It’s a core topic of this year’s Summit, and none of our guests embody this spirit more than the irresistible Patricia Dwyer, Founder and Director of The Purpose Business. It turns out, purpose tends to be good for the bottom line. After listening to this episode, we dare you not to think beyond your company’s Mission and Vision statements find your WHY!To learn more, visit The Purpose Business at thepurposebusiness.comResources:Learn more at thepurposebusiness.comFace...
2019-12-0224 min
Global Wellness ConversationsLife 2.0: Your Adventure After 50 - with David Harry Stewart from AGEISTAGEIST is a digital magazine brand that is redefining what it means to be over 50. Join us as award-winning photographer and Ageist founder David Harry Stewart shares stories that prove that the days of typical AARP messaging are behind us.Today, 50 is the starting line to Life 2.0. And get ready for other surprises — like the fact that 50% of AGEIST’s readers are under 50. Who knew?To learn more, read AGEIST at www.weareageist.comResources:www.weareageist.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/weareageistGlobal Wellness SummitGWI's 2019 Research & TrendsHosted by K...
2019-11-2530 min
Global Wellness ConversationsThe Biggest Innovation in Skincare in 20 Years: CBD - with Stephen Letourneau from CannukaStephen Letourneau is Head of Ideation at Cannuka, a pioneering CBD beauty and skincare brand out of Ohio that’s pushing to grow the Cannabis category in the Luxury Wellness Space.Cannuka is the unique combination of cannabis + Manuka honey. It is a natural skincare solution, first and foremost, designed to calm, moisturize, and nourish. But it goes well beyond this, also giving your skin a glowing, rejuvenated, and hydrated appearance. You don’t eat it and you don’t get high — it’s just a new, natural alternative for your skin.To learn more, visit Cann...
2019-11-1817 min
Global Wellness ConversationsCreating Luxurious Spa & Wellness Experiences - with Sammy Gharieni from Gharieni GroupSammy Gharieni is a Global Wellness Summit veteran with 10 years of conferences under his belt. If you’re in the wellness industry, there’s a good chance you recognize his last name — because Gharieni Group is the Rolls Royce of spa equipment.While all of the equipment they make strives to offer guests an exceptional wellness experience, which is always our goal in the wellness and spa industry, Gharieni Group also works to provide therapists with ergonomic and comfortable designs to minimize discomfort. It’s that extra mile and attention to detail that makes all the difference. Samm...
2019-11-1426 min
Global Wellness ConversationsMore Than Just Fun: Wellness, Sustainability, & Content in the Hospitality Industry - with Neil Jacobs from Six Senses Hotels Resorts SpasNeil Jacobs is the CEO of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, who are constantly re-setting the benchmark of quality in the hospitality industry. Their spaces merge the two platforms of wellness and sustainability to promote personal health and the health of our planet, proving that travel can be more than just fun — it can also serve a purpose.Of course, when you’re having a Six Senses experience, it’s a whole lot of fun too!Neil shares what he learned from a career in hospitality and how he has applied those lessons to make the ex...
2019-11-1124 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsQuantum Leadership - with Frederick Chavalit Tsao from OCTAVE InstituteFrederick Chavalit Tsao is the founder of the OCTAVE Institute, a curated well-being platform that fuses Eastern wisdom with Western science to support your journey to self clarity and well-being, as well as a co-author of Quantum Leadership: New Consciousness in Business.And, today, Frederick shares why raising our consciousness isn’t just good for our general wellness or spiritual practices — it can directly impact the bottom line of your business, too.It’s a fascinating perspective on a topic that’s really gaining steam in the health and wellness industry — a $4.2 trillion industry with room to gr...
2019-11-0724 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsCreating a World Where Sickness is a Choice - with Naveen Jain from ViomeThere are 40 trillion microbes in your gut (that’s more than all of the humans on 5,000 earths, combined). They live inside our gut and they produce millions of genes — and, somehow, we’ve been not just ignoring them but waging a war against them for decades!That’s why Naveen Jain founded Viome, the only company in the world that can tell you what those microbes in your gut are producing, what foods are good for you, and why. This is a product of Naveen’s obsession with creating a world where sickness is a choice — an...
2019-11-0427 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsHow to Avoid Jet Lag (and why everything you know about jet lag is wrong) - with Mickey Beyer-Clausen from TimeshifterMickey Beyer-Clausen is the Co-Founder and CEO of Timeshifter, a new jet lag app that’s getting a lot of buzz.If you’ve ever travelled internationally, or even just across a few timezones, you’ve probably experienced jet lag... and you’ve probably been given advice for how to avoid it. But chances are, you’re being sold a false bill of goods.Because, like diets, there is no one-size-fits-all jet lag solution. Each person and trip is different, which is why Timeshifter takes your sleep pattern, chronotype, itinerary, and a range of personal preference...
2019-10-3122 minGlobal Wellness ConversationsThe Origins of Global Wellness - with Susie Ellis from Global Wellness InstituteThere’s really only one person we could talk to for the first episode of this show: Susie Ellis, Chairman/CEO of the Global Wellness Summit and the Global Wellness Institute. She was instrumental in creating the Global Wellness Summit, and her passion for this industry has been inspiring everyone who has worked on or attended the summit over the past 13 years.Susie shares the origin story of both the Global Wellness Summit and the Global Wellness Institute — and how the entire health and wellness industry has transformed before our eyes over the past decade.Meet...
2019-10-2833 min