Global Wellness Conversations
95 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsCreated by the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), this podcast features thought-provoking conversations with leading voices in the $4.4 trillion global business of wellness who inspire listeners with deep industry insights, rich personal stories and valuable business learnings. Leveraging the vast network of luminaries from GWS, the lively and down-to-earth conversations with host and wellness sector expert Kim Marshall give listeners a unique opportunity to get to know industry icons while learning about the latest evidence-based wellness practices. This podcast is produced by GWS in association with S’Well The Agency.
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86. Dr. Bill Kapp – Future Med: Changing Healthcare from Reactive to Proactive
April 16, 2024 09:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBIn 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 l...
85. The Future of Wellness -- “Hardcare” Meets “Softcare” in GWS 2024 Trend Report -- Feedback from the Frontlines
March 27, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBIn 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, ...
84. Timbaland -- A Powerful New Frequency in Wellness Music
January 31, 2024 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBIn 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. Joi...
83. Luuk Melisse & Gabriel Olszewski -- Sanctum: Revolutionizing Fitness with a Nomadic, Multi-Sensory Experience
January 17, 2024 22:15 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MBImagine 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 fro...
82. Dr. Tony Nader -- Transcendental Meditation: Practical, Important Results from Diving Into the Ocean of Consciousness
December 23, 2023 23:14 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBWe’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 ...
81. Patricia Ladis -- Sports & Wellness: an Untapped Market for the Hospitality & Spa Industries
December 13, 2023 22:30 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBDid 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 i...
80. Ophelia Yeung and Katherine Johnston -- Surprising New Numbers from the Global Wellness Economy
November 08, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBJoin 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 st...
79. Sophie Howe -- Investing in Future Generations
October 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBJoin 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 amon...
78. Dr. Deborah Birx -- Courage, Accountability & Community
September 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBOur 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 h...
77. Professor Gerry Bodeker and Dr. Bibi Lockhat -- TAIM, Where the Body’s Wisdom & the Sacred Text Meet
September 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBWhile 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 me...
76. Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati - A Journey to the Inside
July 26, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBJoin 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 impac...
75. Rebecca Parekh & Kane Sarhan -- The Birth of a Paradigm Shifting Wellness Business
July 12, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBA 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 spa...
74. Oded Rahav -- A Jordanian, Palestinian & Israeli Walk Into the Dead Sea… to Try to Save the Planet
June 21, 2023 09:30 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBSponsored 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...
73. Rachel Krupa - Can Bodegas, Minibars, and Newsstands Really Be Healthy?
June 07, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBCan 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 i...
72. Joseph G. Allen, Jim Dobbie & Debra Wyatte – Healthy Buildings, Healthy Lives: A Revolution in Modern Living Spaces
May 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBAre 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...
71. Deborah Szekely and Susie Ellis - A Mentor, Two Mavens and the Birth of a Movement.
May 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBDive 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...
70. Jonathan Leary - Social Wellness & the Future of Mind/Body Fitness
April 26, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBThe 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 intenti...
69. Freddie Moross - Wellness Music at the Intersection of Art, Science & Culture
April 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBMusic 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 Me...
68. Robert Hammond – Urban Wellness from New York’s Highline to Stadium-Sized Urban Spas
March 29, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBLooking 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 ...
68. Robert Hammond – Urban Wellness from New York’s High Line to Stadium-Sized Urban Spas
March 29, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBLooking 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 ...
67. Ari Peralta - A Neuroscientist’s Multisensory Approach to Vitality
February 16, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutes - 50.5 MBAre 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 sit...
67. A Neuroscientist’s Multisensory Approach to Vitality with Ari Peralta
February 16, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutes - 50.5 MBAre 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 sit...
66. A Call for Radical Change in Tourism & Beyond with Aradhana Khowala
February 02, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 51.4 MBAradhana 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...
66. Aradhana Khowala- A Call for Radical Change in Tourism & Beyond
February 02, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 51.4 MBAradhana 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...
65. Simon Shelley - A New Way to Explore Wellness with BBC StoryWorks
January 25, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 54.1 MBWhat 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 Partn...
65. A New Way to Explore Wellness with BBC StoryWorks’ Simon Shelley
January 25, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 54.1 MBWhat 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 Partn...
64. What the Longest-Lived People Can Teach Us with Dan Buettner
January 18, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 49 MBHave you ever wondered what the secret to a long and healthy life is? Could it be the food we eat? Studying the areas of the world where people live exceptionally long lives, known as the Blue Zones, Dan Buettner may have found the answer. Dan Buettner is a National Geographic Fellow and best-selling author who recently gave a keynote at the Global Wellness Summit in Tel Aviv in Tel Aviv, Israel. Dan has dedicated his life to understanding the world’s healthiest cultures. He famously identi...
64. Dan Buettner - What the Longest-Lived People Can Teach Us
January 18, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 49 MBHave you ever wondered what the secret to a long and healthy life is? Could it be the food we eat? Studying the areas of the world where people live exceptionally long lives, known as the Blue Zones, Dan Buettner may have found the answer. Dan Buettner is a National Geographic Fellow and best-selling author who recently gave a keynote at the Global Wellness Summit in Tel Aviv in Tel Aviv, Israel. Dan has dedicated his life to understanding the world’s healthiest cultures. He famously identi...
63. The Search for Sweat
November 16, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes - 67.8 MBExercise is everywhere today. It seems that most people have a gym membership, go for a daily run, or do some bodyweight exercises around the house. There are VR apps, video games, and at-home on-demand video courses to help people sweat at home and stay active. That’s the role exercise plays in the present — but what was it like in the past? Bill Hayes is the author of seven books, with his most recent title being Sweat: A History of Exercise, the result of a Guggenheim fellowship in nonfi...
63. Bill Hayes - The Search for Sweat
November 16, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes - 67.8 MBExercise is everywhere today. It seems that most people have a gym membership, go for a daily run, or do some bodyweight exercises around the house. There are VR apps, video games, and at-home on-demand video courses to help people sweat at home and stay active. That’s the role exercise plays in the present — but what was it like in the past? Bill Hayes is the author of seven books, with his most recent title being Sweat: A History of Exercise, the result of a Guggenheim fellowship in nonfi...
62. Walking the Diabetes Tightrope with Heart & Hope
November 02, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 56.7 MBWhile 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 r...
62. Lisa Hepner - Walking the Diabetes Tightrope with Heart & Hope
November 02, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 56.7 MBWhile 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 r...
61. MAGICAL REALISM & CREATIVE WELLNESS: Co-Founders of OYE discuss J Balvin’s new mental health app
September 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBWhat 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 Inst...
60. Are You a Victim of “Well-Washing?” Journalist & Author Rina Raphael Discusses her new book, The Gospel of Wellness
September 07, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBEveryone wants to feel healthy, but none of us want to be duped—and many prefer not to be goop-ed, for that matter. How can we navigate the world of wellness as savvy consumers and avoid the “well-washing” so often used to sell us on the next expensive fad? We know just the expert to help us navigate this increasingly complex space. Meet Rina Raphael, one of the leading wellness journalists in the world. She’s earned that reputation by working at the likes of CNN, NBC, CBS, the LA Times, t...
59. FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE EARTH - Using Visual Poetry to Heal the Planet - with Louie Schwartzberg
August 24, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBThe 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 mou...
58. The Great Indoors: Why Wellness Real Estate Matters with Paul Scialla
August 10, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 56.1 MBWhen 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 In...
57. The Godmother of the Wellness Economy – Living History of a Global Movement
July 07, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBThe 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. Dur...
56. Why Gender Bias in Medical Research is Bad for the Economy with WHAM’s Carolee Lee
June 22, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBNothing 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. S...
55. Think Magenta: A Day to Celebrate Wellness and Choose Joy - with Belgin Aksoy
June 08, 2022 10:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBHow 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 celebrate...
54. You, Younger: Making 90 the New 40 with Dr. Michael Roizen
June 01, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBDr. Michael Roizen is the Cleveland Clinic’s first Chief Wellness Officer, and the author of four New York Times best-sellers. He’s won several awards in the medical community, given over 1200 lectures, and made appearances on Oprah, The Today Show, CNN, CBS, Good Morning America, and more, he writes a daily newspaper column and has run a radio show known as YOU The Owner’s Manual for over 20 years. When people ask him what he does for fun, he says: “I read medicine.” He was also the co-ch...
53. Living a Vibrant & Healthy Post-Menopausal Life with Dr. Sharon Malone & Monica Molenaar
February 02, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBWomen’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 Unit...
52. Skin Care is Health Care with Beauty Industry Luminary Dr. Howard Murad
January 12, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBDr. 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 thro...
51. Disrupting College Education & Rethinking the Four-Year Degree for a More Holistic Outcome
January 05, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBAbby 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% ...
50. A Healthy Habitat: Designing with Wellness in Mind with Joanna Frank from The Center for Active Design
December 01, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBJoanna 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,...
49. A Message of Hope, Resilience and Healing with Dr. Jeffrey Rediger
November 24, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBDr. 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 decade...
48. Life Enhancing Design with Clodagh
November 17, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBKicking 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 ...
47. Breathwork - with James Nestor & Sandy Abrams
August 04, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBBreathing 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, Ou...
46. Human Potential 2.0 - with The Esalen Institute (Lucia Horan, Douglas Drummond, Peggy Horan & Brita Ostrom)
July 28, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBWe’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 medi...
45. The Travel Reset - with Elaine Glusac & Jennifer Kester
July 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBElaine 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...
44. Immune Balancing - with Dr. Ken Pelletier, Charles Davidson & David Dronet
July 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBDr. 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 w...