Health & Wellness

Our Health & Wellness speakers include cancer survivors, practicing medical doctors, and experts on topics such as aging, psychology, nutrition, and alternative medicine. Highly regarded for their expertise in their individual fields, each of these authors delivers remarkable presentations at various venues, including medical conferences, corporate gatherings, and community events.

Carol Alt

Renowned raw food expert, international supermodel and award-winning actress

Louann Brizendine, M.D.

Practicing Clinician, New York Times Bestselling Author, Public Speaker, and Media Commentator

Pauline Chen, M.D.

New York Times Columnist and Physician

Lynne Cox

Modern-day adventurer, long-distance swimmer and bestselling author

Barbara Delinsky

New York Times Bestselling Novelist and Book Club Favorite

Cheryl Dellasega

Relationship Counselor and Expert on Peer Bullying

Michael Greenberg

Bestselling Author and FYE Favorite

Anne Kreamer

Journalist, Media Expert, and Author of It's Always Personal

Dr. Roberta Lee

Integrative Physician and Author of The SuperStress Solution

Trudy Ludwig

Nationally Acclaimed Children's Author and Advocate Who Speaks About Social Issues Including Bullying and Cyberbullying that Children Deal with Everyday

Marisa Acocella Marchetto

Graphic Artist and Breast Cancer Survivor

Christopher McDougall

Author, journalist and innovator of the Barefoot-Running Movement

Meg Meeker, M.D.

Pediatrician and nationally recognized parenting expert

Irwin Redlener

Physician and Advocate for Public Health and Disease

Lisa Sanders, M.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor at the Yale University School of Medicine and Clinician Educator in Yale's Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency Program

Cheryl Strayed

"Dear Sugar" columnist, essayist and author of the acclaimed memoir, Wild

Deborah Tannen

New York Times bestselling author and communications expert

Gary Taubes

Journalist, Nutrition Expert and Author of Good Calories, Bad Calories and Why We Get Fat

Dara Torres

Nine-Time Olympic Medalist and Author of Gold Medal Fitness

Shankar Vedantam

Prize-Winning Writer on the Link Between Science and Human Behavior

Abraham Verghese

Renowned Physician, Teacher and Author of Cutting for Stone