Dive into the intersection of ancient spirituality and cutting-edge technology with Poonacha Machaiah, CEO of the Chopra Foundation. Discover how immersive meditation spaces, artificial intelligence, and pioneering mental health initiatives are revolutionizing our approach to wellness. Join us as Poonacha shares his transformative journey from corporate tech to spiritual innovation, and learn how technology is being harnessed to foster global well-being and personal transformation.

To learn more, visit The Chopra Foundation’s site at ChopraFoundation.org

Resources:

• Connect with Poonacha on LinkedIn
• Follow Poonacha on Instagram: @poonacha
• Never Alone Initiative for Mental Health
• Insight Timer App
• Oprah & Chopra 21-Day Meditation Experience

Hosted by Kim Marshall

Produced by NOVA Media

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

To learn more, visit Fountain Life’s site at FountainLife.com.

Resources:

• Connect with Bill Kapp on LinkedIn
• "Life Force" by Tony Robbins
• Well+Good: wellandgood.com

Hosted by Kim Marshall

Produced by NOVA Media

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

To learn more, visit Global Wellness Summit’s site at GlobalWellnessSummit.com.

Resources:

• 2024 Global Wellness Trends Report: The Future of Wellness
• Listen to All Too Well
• Listen to STARRCAST

Hosted by Kim Marshall

Produced by NOVA Media

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

To learn more, visit Timbaland’s site at Timbaland.com.

Resources:

• Timbaland Goes From the Club to the Spa with New Wellness Music Category
• Learn more about Myndstream: myndstream.com

Hosted by Kim Marshall

Produced by NOVA Media

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

To learn more, visit Sanctum’s site at WeAreSanctum.com.

Resources:

• Connect with Luuk on LinkedIn
• Connect with Gabriel on LinkedIn
• Follow Sanctum on Instagram: @wearesanctum

Hosted by Kim Marshall

Produced by NOVA Media

We’re going to dive deep into the mysteries of consciousness with Dr. Tony Nader, a renowned neuroscientist and the leader of the Transcendental Meditation Organization worldwide. Dr. Nader, with his rich background in medicine and neuroscience from Harvard and MIT, sheds light on how Transcendental Meditation transcends traditional mindfulness practices and taps into the very essence of our being. Join us as we explore the fundamental nature of consciousness, its implications for our daily lives, and the potential it holds for global peace and well-being.

To learn more, visit Dr. Nader’s site at DrTonyNader.com.

Resources:

• Read: One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness by Dr Tony Nader
• Listen: Consciousness Is All There Is
• Follow Dr. Nader on Instagram: @drtonynader

Hosted by Kim Marshall

Produced by NOVA Media

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

To learn more, visit Patricia’s site at PatriciaLadis.com.

Resources:

• Reach out to Patricia: info@wisebodypt.com
• Follow Patricia on Instagram: @patricialadis

Hosted by Kim Marshall

Produced by NOVA Media

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

To learn more, visit the Global Wellness Institute’s site at GlobalWellnessInstitute.org.

Resources:

• Read the GWI Wellness Reports
• Connect with Katherine on LinkedIn
• Connect with Ophelia on LinkedIn

Hosted by Kim Marshall

Produced by NOVA Media