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Session 1: Discover 7 Surefire Ways to Power Up Your Bones
Let’s get personal…I’m sharing a nutritionist’s perspective on lessons learned over the last decade, and you will go home with recipes and tools for you to assess your bone-supportive nutrition and personalize your plan.

• Be strategic with a 2-pronged approach
• Make it an integrated plan
• Know your numbers
• Keep your eye on the prize, preventing a fracture
• When it comes to nutrition, bones don’t rely on one nutrient or food alone!
• Your unique gene blueprint can deeply impact your bone structure
• You need a healthy gut to absorb nutrients

Session 2: The Calcium Conundrum
Where do cows get their calcium, and other conundrums about calcium, minerals and our bone health!

• Overview of the biology calcium in the body
• How to optimize calcium intake and absorption
• Best sources of calcium
• Directing calcium into the bone and away from soft tissue/arteries
• Beyond calcium; other key minerals

Session 3: The Protein Paradox
Optimal protein status improves bone health but how much is optimal? Discover how to create a delicate metabolic balance!

• Eating patterns and bone health
• Populations studies and osteoporosis risk
• Sarcopenia and relationship with protein intake, bone health and fracture risk
• How to assess and optimize intake
• Protein requirement and dietary sources
• Alkalinity, protein, and bone health

Session 4: The Gut-Bone Connection
You are not what you eat, but what you absorb! The connection may seem surprising, but ultimately optimal bone health is dependent on a good healthy gut.

• How the gut microbiome affects bone health
• Assessing your gut health – What’s normal?
• What to add and what to remove:  Key nutrients
• Consider healing foods and favorite herbals to stimulate digestion and nourish the gut

Susan McCandless, RDN, CLT, IFNCP, a Functional Dietitian Nutritionist, is a sought-after speaker known for her expertise in delivering engaging educational workshops. She is an effective health coach with a distinct ability to translate the science right to the plate and inspire powerful diet and lifestyle habits. Board Certified in Integrative and Functional Nutrition, Susan understands how body systems work together. She focuses on improving client function by treating the root cause of disease and dis-ease. In her private practice with MINT Nutrition, Susan is delivers clients proven results through in-depth assessment, food-first solutions and a personalize nutrition toolbox.  Susan holds advanced certifications in integrative and functional nutrition, lifestyle medicine, nutrigenetics, food sensitivities and intuitive eating.mintnutrition.org

Nutritional Resilience & Performance
Our food choices also impact anxiety levels and stress, both of which can impair the inner shield of our resilience. Saliva is really the first defense to elevate our level of digestion, immune strength and overall resilience. Learn some of the silent and hidden foods that damage our resilience and alter our saliva production. Discover the importance that saliva is for recovering from illness and bringing about homeostasis.  Learn tips and tools for helping you detect if you have a saliva output that is beneficial to you and how to correct if it is not optimal.  Have an opportunity to be on the cutting edge of what emerging research is saying for its impact with immune system and digestion.

Unlocking the Keys to EAT this WAY and FEEL That!    Parts 1 and 2
We know nutrition and what we eat can affect us greatly. However, many of us haven’t made a good awareness link to Eat THIS, Feel THAT and Perform like THIS. Can you eat for better sleep? Can you choose foods to maximize your energy midafternoon and minimize the fatigue dip? How about eat to calm nerves, alleviate jet lag and even build immune system resilience. In two sessions, explore all the links of great high performance eating to create the state you want for your day. Forty percent of the way you FEEL right now is due to your last meal. What IF we could think ahead — what do you have to do in the next two hours — you could design your eating!!

Patti T. Milligan, PhD, RD, CNS, has been in the nutrition field for 40 years.  She just completed her doctorate in Neuroscience of Taste with her thesis on saliva and its impact on jet lag and kids’ taste buds. She has conducted nutritional research with US national athletes, as well as created and taught corporate wellness programs throughout the US and Europe. She has authored hundreds of articles and has appeared on numerous national TV news segments. She consults with high level executives and C level leadership on human resilience, performance brain nutrition and regenerative nutrition protocols. She has developed a travel resilience kit — Personal Jet Fuel to keep you well (renewal kit.com). She is also a TEDx speaker:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ysipr1lDyuU

Nutritional Resilience & Performance
Our food choices also impact anxiety levels and stress, both of which can impair the inner shield of our resilience. Saliva is really the first defense to elevate our level of digestion, immune strength and overall resilience. Learn some of the silent and hidden foods that damage our resilience and alter our saliva production. Discover the importance that saliva is for recovering from illness and bringing about homeostasis.  Learn tips and tools for helping you detect if you have a saliva output that is beneficial to you and how to correct if it is not optimal.  Have an opportunity to be on the cutting edge of what emerging research is saying for its impact with immune system and digestion. Nutritional Resilience by Patti T Milligan
Nutritional Resilience&Performance

Unlocking the Keys to EAT this WAY and FEEL That! Parts 1 and 2
We know nutrition and what we eat can affect us greatly. However, many of us haven’t made a good awareness link to Eat THIS, Feel THAT and Perform like THIS. Can you eat for better sleep? Can you choose foods to maximize your energy midafternoon and minimize the fatigue dip? How about eat to calm nerves, alleviate jet lag and even build immune system resilience. In two sessions, explore all the links of great high performance eating to create the state you want for your day. Forty percent of the way you FEEL right now is due to your last meal. What IF we could think ahead — what do you have to do in the next two hours — you could design your eating!!

Patti T. Milligan, PhD, RD, CNS, has been in the nutrition field for 40 years.  She just completed her doctorate in Neuroscience of Taste with her thesis on saliva and its impact on jet lag and kids’ taste buds. She has conducted nutritional research with US national athletes, as well as created and taught corporate wellness programs throughout the US and Europe. She has authored hundreds of articles and has appeared on numerous national TV news segments. She consults with high level executives and C level leadership on human resilience, performance brain nutrition and regenerative nutrition protocols. She has developed a travel resilience kit — Personal Jet Fuel to keep you well (renewal kit.com). She is also a TEDx speaker:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ysipr1lDyuU

Where Love of Wisdom & Truth Meet
Philosophy – the love of wisdom, and science – the search for truth, are intertwined and complementary. Both seek the advancement of knowledge, and the recent accomplishments in so many disciplines have been breathtaking. Answers revealed as universal truths become apparent, yet ever more questions arise. From the origin of the universe to the magic and mystery of love, enjoy an enchanting tour of our amazing world. Where Love of Wisdom & Love of Truth Meet

Quest for Immortality & Vitality
An informative and entertaining program on the rapidly advancing field of age management with precision and preventive medicine. It offers a clear understanding of the advances and breakthroughs that are redefining our expectations of longevity and vitality. In addition to valuable and practical information, the program encourages and motivates the embrace of a healthy living and wellness philosophy.

Love Your Gut!
The amazing world within offers great opportunities for extended vibrant health & well-being, The interconnection between gut, microbes, genes, nervous system, and diet is astonishingly sophisticated. These and other recent discoveries about the redefined human organism, including the importance of love, laughter, and social connection have revolutionized our understanding of human health and disease. Love Your Gut!

Wholeheartedly Embracing a Sensational Life
We all too often under-appreciate our remarkable five physical senses of touch, vision, hearing, taste, and smell. We are also blessed with the incredible gifts of the senses of humor, compassion, purpose, gratitude, wonder, and love. We have inherited tremendous gifts from the wisdom keepers of the past that have illuminated our path to ever greater enlightenment. Hope springs eternal that the wisdom keepers of today & tomorrow will bring wise balance to the exponential growth of knowledge using the most important, yet rarest sense of them all, common sense. Whole-Heartedly Embracing a Sensational Life!

Joseph B. Weiss, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF, is Clinical Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology) at the University of California, San Diego. He graduated from the Wayne State University School of Medicine, completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of California at Irvine, and did his clinical and research fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of California, San Diego. He is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Under the auspices of the World Health Organization and others, he has pursued interests in Tropical and International Medicine and Public Health with stays in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. Dr. Weiss is also an accomplished humorist, professional speaker and the author of many acclaimed books on the topics of health, wellness, digestion and nutrition. He has presented at international conferences, universities, medical centers, Fortune 500 companies, YPO/WPO, Bohemian Grove, Esalen, Aspen Brain Forum and international spas and resorts. He has co-hosted a popular health radio talk show, “Health News and Views” and truly enjoys educating and entertaining his audiences!

Where Love of Wisdom & Truth Meet
Philosophy – the love of wisdom, and science – the search for truth, are intertwined and complementary. Both seek the advancement of knowledge, and the recent accomplishments in so many disciplines have been breathtaking. Answers revealed as universal truths become apparent, yet ever more questions arise. From the origin of the universe to the magic and mystery of love, enjoy an enchanting tour of our amazing world. Where Love of Wisdom & Love of Truth Meet

Quest for Immortality & Vitality
An informative and entertaining program on the rapidly advancing field of age management with precision and preventive medicine. It offers a clear understanding of the advances and breakthroughs that are redefining our expectations of longevity and vitality. In addition to valuable and practical information, the program encourages and motivates the embrace of a healthy living and wellness philosophy.

Love Your Gut!
The amazing world within offers great opportunities for extended vibrant health & well-being, The interconnection between gut, microbes, genes, nervous system, and diet is astonishingly sophisticated. These and other recent discoveries about the redefined human organism, including the importance of love, laughter, and social connection have revolutionized our understanding of human health and disease. Love Your Gut!

Wholeheartedly Embracing a Sensational Life
We all too often under-appreciate our remarkable five physical senses of touch, vision, hearing, taste, and smell. We are also blessed with the incredible gifts of the senses of humor, compassion, purpose, gratitude, wonder, and love. We have inherited tremendous gifts from the wisdom keepers of the past that have illuminated our path to ever greater enlightenment. Hope springs eternal that the wisdom keepers of today & tomorrow will bring wise balance to the exponential growth of knowledge using the most important, yet rarest sense of them all, common sense. Whole-Heartedly Embracing a Sensational Life!

Joseph B. Weiss, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF, is Clinical Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology) at the University of California, San Diego. He graduated from the Wayne State University School of Medicine, completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of California at Irvine, and did his clinical and research fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of California, San Diego. He is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Under the auspices of the World Health Organization and others, he has pursued interests in Tropical and International Medicine and Public Health with stays in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. Dr. Weiss is also an accomplished humorist, professional speaker and the author of many acclaimed books on the topics of health, wellness, digestion and nutrition. He has presented at international conferences, universities, medical centers, Fortune 500 companies, YPO/WPO, Bohemian Grove, Esalen, Aspen Brain Forum and international spas and resorts. He has co-hosted a popular health radio talk show, “Health News and Views” and truly enjoys educating and entertaining his audiences!

Boost Brain Health: Holistic Solutions for Memory, Focus & Clarity
Improve brain function and prevent early aging with diet. Your brain needs essential nutrients for your nervous system, memory and learning. Learn to improve cognition, energy and fight free radicals using whole foods and expert-approved supplements. Keep your brain sharp with these wellness tips!

Don’t Sweat Stress & Anxiety: Nutrition & Mindfulness Remedies
Optimize your mental health with expert-approved foods herbs and supplements for a less-stressed YOU.  Certain diets have been shown to boost mood, calm the brain and improve focus. Learn which superfoods are key to living a stress-free life.

Detoxify Your Body: Lower inflammation and Reset Your Metabolism
Reducing your toxin load is key to a healthy mind and body. Learn to curb cravings, mitigate symptoms and increase energy with easy strategies.

Sexual Health for Men and Women
What we eat affects our energy, mood and hormones. Many foods and supplements contain natural aphrodisiacs! Improving blood flow is crucial to sexual wellness. Learn how a nutritious diet can improve fertility, stamina, libido and even heart health!

Kim Ross, MS, RD, CDN takes a holistic, integrative approach to health.  Nutritional treatments are aimed at enhancing the body’s ability to heal and detoxify itself. Kim’s individualized programs incorporate a variety of techniques and tools that enhance optimal health including nutraceuticals, homeopathy and herbs. After receiving a BA from University of Michigan, Kim received an MS from New York University in clinical nutrition. She has a certificate in holistic nutrition and completed a fellowship in herbal medicine through the Association for the Advancement of Restorative Medicine. Past affiliations include Equinox, Rockefeller University and NYU Fertility Center. Currently, Kim lectures nationwide on cutting-edge health topics, consults to businesses and maintains a private practice in Manhattan

Boost Brain Health: Holistic Solutions for Memory, Focus & Clarity
Improve brain function and prevent early aging with diet. Your brain needs essential nutrients for your nervous system, memory and learning. Learn to improve cognition, energy and fight free radicals using whole foods and expert-approved supplements. Keep your brain sharp with these wellness tips!

Don’t Sweat Stress & Anxiety: Nutrition & Mindfulness Remedies
Optimize your mental health with expert-approved foods herbs and supplements for a less-stressed YOU.  Certain diets have been shown to boost mood, calm the brain and improve focus. Learn which superfoods are key to living a stress-free life.

Detoxify Your Body: Lower inflammation and Reset Your Metabolism
Reducing your toxin load is key to a healthy mind and body. Learn to curb cravings, mitigate symptoms and increase energy with easy strategies.

Sexual Health for Men and Women
What we eat affects our energy, mood and hormones. Many foods and supplements contain natural aphrodisiacs! Improving blood flow is crucial to sexual wellness. Learn how a nutritious diet can improve fertility, stamina, libido and even heart health!

Kim Ross, MS, RD, CDN takes a holistic, integrative approach to health.  Nutritional treatments are aimed at enhancing the body’s ability to heal and detoxify itself. Kim’s individualized programs incorporate a variety of techniques and tools that enhance optimal health including nutraceuticals, homeopathy and herbs. After receiving a BA from University of Michigan, Kim received an MS from New York University in clinical nutrition. She has a certificate in holistic nutrition and completed a fellowship in herbal medicine through the Association for the Advancement of Restorative Medicine. Past affiliations include Equinox, Rockefeller University and NYU Fertility Center. Currently, Kim lectures nationwide on cutting-edge health topics, consults to businesses and maintains a private practice in Manhattan

Reversing Illness: Lessons from Integrative Medicine
Given the incredible advances of modern medicine, it is surprising that its focus is more often on managing chronic disease, than reversing it. Increasing numbers of adults find themselves with several diagnoses for which they may take multiple medications.  In this engaging presentation, Dr Victoria Maizes will present Integrative Medicine approaches that can help people reverse or recover from common chronic illnesses including metabolic syndrome, diabetes, heart disease and more. She will discuss novel research on circadian medicine, the microbiome, psychedelic therapy, as well as the role of restorative sleep.

Nourishing Your Health by Living Green
Modern life exposes us to chemicals that may be subtly or profoundly impacting our health.  We absorb toxins in the food we eat, the beverages we drink, the products we put on our skin, and the cleansers we use in and around our homes. Mounting evidence links environmental toxins to developmental disorders, obesity, heart disease, and cancer. Dr. Victoria Maizes addresses the evidence for harm, practical steps we can all take to reduce exposures, and the multitude of resources that can help nourish our own health and that of future generations.

Vibrantly Healthy Women
Questions about women’s health and well-being frequently arise in an integrative health practice. Whether it is concern about changes coinciding with menopause, hormones, sexuality, healthy bones, or weight loss, Dr. Victoria Maizes, an internationally recognized women’s health expert will address the science that supports women in their efforts to live vibrantly healthy lives.

Dr. Victoria Maizes is the Founding Executive Director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine and is a Professor of Medicine, Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of Arizona Internationally recognized as a leader in integrative medicine, Dr. Maizes is committed to helping individuals live healthier lives and pioneering change efforts that solve US health care system problems. Together with her team at the Center for Integrative Medicine, she created and implemented educational programs that have trained thousands of physicians, nurses, and other health professionals and impacted the care of millions of patients. A highly sought-after speaker, she is the editor of the Oxford University textbook Integrative Women’s Health and the author of Be Fruitful: The Essential Guide to Maximizing Fertility and Giving Birth to a Healthy Child. She co-hosts (with Dr Andrew Weil) the popular podcast Body of Wonder and was named one of the world’s 25 intelligent optimists by ODE magazine.

Women World Leaders – Lessons of Leadership Stories of Women Presidents and Prime Ministers
Laura Liswood presents her 30-minute PBS documentary which she wrote, created and produced.  Interviews include women leaders such as Margaret Thatcher, Benazir Bhutto, Mary Robinson, and Corazon Aquino.  A discussion of her journey to meet the 15 women presidents and prime ministers and what she learned from them will follow after the showing of the film.

Lessons and Myths of Leadership
What are the myths of leadership that some women (and men) believe, and how do these myths pose challenges for women in their leadership roles? What are the best practices of excellent leaders, and what additional lessons can we learn from women who have led their country? Offering a unique perspective on enhancing opportunities to successfully lead an organization and shape a career, Laura Liswood, former Senior Advisor to Goldman Sachs and Secretary General of the Council of Women World Leaders, shares insights based on her work which became a book and video documentary entitled Women World Leaders-15 Great Leaders Tell Their Story (Harper/Pandora).

Finding the Leader Within You
The session looks at great leaders and how to see yourself in them and their actions and traits. We all potentially have traits of leadership-courage, energy, emotional intelligence, communication styles, ability to listen, be curious, create trust and hope in others. This session allows the participants to look at their own life experiences and find the leadership behaviors in themselves. Women and men display their ambitions differently. Public recognition for performance is more likely to go to men, and women don’t get, or they give away, that recognition to their detriment. We will discuss how each of them deals with ambition and the challenges they face. Men and women are rated equally successfully when measured as effective leaders but women don’t make it to the top in equal numbers. What is happening? The pipeline is full but the number of men leaders still far exceeds the number of women. How can women claim their authority to lead and feel entitled to lead?

Cultivating a Growth Mindset in Your Life and Work
The growth mindset helps us live our lives fully with a belief that talents, abilities, and intelligence can be developed through hard work, willingness to learn and to expand ourselves through challenge, feedback and failure. It is the concept of “Not Yet” rather than “Not Ever”. We learn from our productive mistakes, and being open to continuous exploration and discovery. This is opposed to a fix mindset with the belief that intelligence is static and unchanging. In personal relationships the growth mindset overturns myths about how to have a successful personal life. This mindset believes that many problems can be solved through communication, curiosity and openness.  The growth mindset embraces diversity and differences and the value it brings to our lives.

Laura Liswood, JD/MBA is a passionate advocate for leadership, diversity and inclusion and is a sought-after speaker, author, and global thought leader on these topics.  She particularly enjoys highly interactive sessions with her audiences and uses humor and research to convey her message. She created a PBS documentary and book on her interviews with women presidents and prime ministers and was appointed Managing Director for Global Leadership and Diversity at Goldman Sachs.  After 9/11 Laura decided to become a first responder, and became a police officer in the Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department, retiring as a sergeant. She is the author of four books, including The Loudest Duck: Moving Beyond Diversity, and The Elephant and the Mouse: Moving Beyond the Illusion of Inclusion

From Side Hustle to Shark Tank, How Manifestation Delivers Success Come learn how to become more comfortable being uncomfortable through the lens of one entrepreneur’s journey. In this talk, Sarah Moret, founder and CEO of Curie, will share why she left a stable career to pursue the unknown. She’ll explain how she overcame fear, and self-doubt, using manifestation to grow Curie from a side hustle into a multi-million-dollar brand. You’ll leave this talk feeling inspired to get more uncomfortable in your own life. Sarah will share tools you can use to turn ideas into action.

Manifesting Your Dreams: Vision Board Workshop

Sarah Moret is the founder and CEO of Curie. Sarah struggled to find body care products that were both natural AND effective, so she made them herself. She started Curie with $12k in savings; still working a full-time job. Her side hustle is now a multi-million-dollar brand, with products sold in Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, and on QVC. In March 2022 she appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank, and secured a deal with Mark Cuban and Barbara Corcoran. Sarah believes in the power of manifestation; her mission is to inspire others to think bigger and not be limited by fear.

“Reclaim Your Joy and Rewrite Your Midlife Story” is your empowering guide to this transformation. Led by Jack Abbott, a seasoned entrepreneur and joyful navigator of life’s transitions, this mini-course equips you with practical tools and inspiring insights to:

• Master mindset management: Shift from “no” to “not yet” and unlock your hidden possibilities.
• Embrace the “chrysalis” of midlife: Discover why this messy middle is the gateway to your happiest years.
• Unleash your inner spark: Reimagine your purpose, aligning your passions with what the world needs and wants.

This isn’t just a temporary boost, it’s a transformative reset that ignites your passion, rekindles your joy, and paints a masterpiece of fulfillment in your next chapter. Join Jack on this adventure and unleash the vibrant future you deserve!

Session #1
Dive into self-discovery, understanding limiting beliefs, and discovering the unexpected “life hack” that adds more years to your life than kale and a gym membership!

Session #2
Master the art of shifting your mindset, embrace the “U curve of happiness” in midlife, and release a negative belief in a powerful ritual.

Session #3
Uncover your unique “Ikigai” – the secret sauce of purpose and fulfillment. Learn how to align your passions with what the world needs, wants, and maybe even pays for!

Jack Abbott, a beacon of joy and reinvention, illuminates the path through life’s “messy middle”. As a seasoned entrepreneur developing immersive tools for emotional intelligence, and part-time faculty at the renowned Modern Elder Academy, he’s witnessed lives transformed by wisdom and experience. Jack believes that within each midlife transition lies a seed of possibility, waiting to blossom.

Unwinding Anxiety
One in five people in the US experience anxiety each year. While pharmaceutical approaches can be helpful, they are most effective and safest when reserved for short term use. A large body of evidence supports nonpharmacological therapies including – breathing practices, botanicals, vagus nerve stimulators, exercise, nutrition, and mind-body practices. In this engaging presentation, Dr. Victoria Maizes will reframe the experience of anxiety, review new scientific discoveries, and teach non-pharmacological strategies to manage anxious feelings when they arise.

Nourishing Your Health by Living Green
Modern life exposes us to chemicals that may be subtly or profoundly impacting our health. We absorb toxins in the food we eat, the beverages we drink, the products we put on our skin, and the cleansers we use in and around our homes. Mounting evidence links environmental toxins to developmental disorders, obesity, heart disease, and cancer. Dr. Victoria Maizes addresses the evidence for harm, practical steps we can all take to reduce exposures, and the multitude of resources that can help nourish our own health and that of future generations.

Vibrantly Healthy Women
Questions about women’s health and well-being frequently arise in an integrative health practice. Whether it is concern about changes coinciding with menopause, hormones, sexuality, healthy bones, or weight loss, Dr. Victoria Maizes, an internationally recognized women’s health expert will address the science that supports women in their efforts to live vibrantly healthy lives.

Dr. Victoria Maizes is the Founding Executive Director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine and is a Professor of Medicine, Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of Arizona. Internationally recognized as a leader in integrative medicine, Dr. Maizes is committed to helping individuals live healthier lives and pioneering change efforts that solve health care system problems. Together with her team at the Center for Integrative Medicine, she created and implemented educational programs that have trained thousands of physicians, nurses, and other health professionals and impacted the care of millions of patients. A highly sought-after speaker, she is the editor of the Oxford University textbook Integrative Women’s Health and the author of Be Fruitful: The Essential Guide to Maximizing Fertility and Giving Birth to a Healthy Child. She co-hosts (with Dr. Andrew Weil) the popular podcast Body of Wonder and was named one of the world’s 25 intelligent optimists by ODE magazine. www.integrativemedicine.arizona.edu

Join us for a transformative four-session journey as we unveil the art of crafting a fulfilling day and its profound impact on your tomorrow. In this exploration, we’ll challenge common misconceptions about success while navigating the realms of personal reflection, growth, and self-discovery.

During these sessions, you’ll be encouraged to take vital incremental steps that pave the way for daily success by delving into six key daily practices over four sessions.

Session 1: Introduction
Unveil the secrets of a fulfilling day and how today shapes your future in this inspiring introductory session.

Session 2: Attitude and Priorities
Discover how your attitude opens doors to endless possibilities and how setting priorities sharpens your focus on the path to success.

Session 3: Health and Family
Explore the vital role of health for enduring strength and the stabilizing influence of family in shaping your journey.

Session 4: Thinking and Growth
Harness the power of strategic thinking for a competitive edge and unlock your boundless potential through a focus on growth.

Remember, the most remarkable miracle is transforming who you are today into who you want to be tomorrow. Your canvas is today—start now to create a brand-new ending. Join us to embrace the significance of Today Matters!

Wellness Leadership Coach, Mentor and Speaker,  Mark Wuttke is a global influencer, wellness, sustainability, and mindful leadership expert with a prominent presence in 20+ countries across five continents. As Chief Growth Officer at Cosmetic Solutions Innovation Labs and a Maxwell Leadership Coach and Speaker, he blends visionary insights with impactful communication.

Beyond his roles, Mark’s contributions include founding memberships in the Global Wellness Summit Alumni Advisory Board and the Global Wellness Institute’s Beauty Initiative Chair. He closely collaborates with industry associations like ISPA, CSFA, and CMAA, and shares expertise at esteemed universities such as Florida Gulf Coast and Cornell.

Based in Jupiter, Florida, Mark is a thought leader who inspires growth-oriented individuals. https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwuttke2010/

Food Myths – What Should I Be Eating?
Am I getting enough protein? Should I limit carbs? What about fat?  Do I need to eat organic? Is coffee good or bad for me?  What about red wine? Which supplements should I take? Do I need to fast intermittently? Learn about the latest evidence for confusing nutrition topics.  Leave with personalized goals to help you make healthier food choices.

Gut Health: Everything You Need to Know About the Microbiome
Review the latest evidence about optimizing your microbiome through dietary choices and other pillars of Lifestyle Medicine. You will leave this session with a personalized plan to improve your overall health by increasing the diversity of your microbiome.

Optimize Your Sleep
What are the best ways to improve your sleep?  What is the role of nutrition, physical activity, mindfulness, and medication? We will review evidence-based strategies to getting a good night’s sleep. Leave with specific goals to help you sleep better.

Brain Health: Improve Your Mood and Reduce Your Risk for Dementia
Learn about how what you eat affects your brain including a discussion of the psychobiome and how nutrition and the other lifestyle medicine pillars (including physical activity, stress reduction, sleep) can help with depression, anxiety, ADHD and dementia.

Sarah-Anne Schumann, MD, MPH, is a physician who is board certified in both Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. She graduated from Harvard College, Harvard Medical School, and Columbia Mailman School of Public Health. She previously served on the medical school faculty at the University of Chicago and University of Oklahoma-Tulsa. She completed her certificate in plant-based nutrition at eCornell and the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and is an advanced teacher of therapeutic yoga and a certified mindfulness meditation teacher.

Food Myths – What Should I Be Eating?
Am I getting enough protein? Should I limit carbs? What about fat?  Do I need to eat organic? Is coffee good or bad for me?  What about red wine? Which supplements should I take? Do I need to fast intermittently? Learn about the latest evidence for confusing nutrition topics.  Leave with personalized goals to help you make healthier food choices.

Gut Health: Everything You Need to Know About the Microbiome
Review the latest evidence about optimizing your microbiome through dietary choices and other pillars of Lifestyle Medicine. You will leave this session with a personalized plan to improve your overall health by increasing the diversity of your microbiome.

Optimize Your Sleep
What are the best ways to improve your sleep?  What is the role of nutrition, physical activity, mindfulness, and medication? We will review evidence-based strategies to getting a good night’s sleep. Leave with specific goals to help you sleep better.

Brain Health: Improve Your Mood and Reduce Your Risk for Dementia
Learn about how what you eat affects your brain including a discussion of the psychobiome and how nutrition and the other lifestyle medicine pillars (including physical activity, stress reduction, sleep) can help with depression, anxiety, ADHD and dementia.

Sarah-Anne Schumann, MD, MPH, is a physician who is board certified in both Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. She graduated from Harvard College, Harvard Medical School, and Columbia Mailman School of Public Health. She previously served on the medical school faculty at the University of Chicago and University of Oklahoma-Tulsa. She completed her certificate in plant-based nutrition at eCornell and the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and is an advanced teacher of therapeutic yoga and a certified mindfulness meditation teacher.

Food Myths – What Should I Be Eating?
Am I getting enough protein? Should I limit carbs? What about fat?  Do I need to eat organic? Is coffee good or bad for me?  What about red wine? Which supplements should I take? Do I need to fast intermittently? Learn about the latest evidence for confusing nutrition topics.  Leave with personalized goals to help you make healthier food choices.

Gut Health: Everything You Need to Know About the Microbiome
Review the latest evidence about optimizing your microbiome through dietary choices and other pillars of Lifestyle Medicine. You will leave this session with a personalized plan to improve your overall health by increasing the diversity of your microbiome.

Optimize Your Sleep
What are the best ways to improve your sleep?  What is the role of nutrition, physical activity, mindfulness, and medication? We will review evidence-based strategies to getting a good night’s sleep. Leave with specific goals to help you sleep better.

Brain Health: Improve Your Mood and Reduce Your Risk for Dementia
Learn about how what you eat affects your brain including a discussion of the psychobiome and how nutrition and the other lifestyle medicine pillars (including physical activity, stress reduction, sleep) can help with depression, anxiety, ADHD and dementia.

Sarah-Anne Schumann, MD, MPH, is a physician who is board certified in both Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. She graduated from Harvard College, Harvard Medical School, and Columbia Mailman School of Public Health. She previously served on the medical school faculty at the University of Chicago and University of Oklahoma-Tulsa. She completed her certificate in plant-based nutrition at eCornell and the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and is an advanced teacher of therapeutic yoga and a certified mindfulness meditation teacher.

Macronutrients, Blood Sugar, and Energy Levels: Navigating Health and Breaking Free from Sugar “Addiction”

Have you ever experienced “hangry” mood swings or felt sluggish after a meal? Or wondered why you crave chocolate, ice cream, or potato chips at night? We’ll delve into the science behind these moments. Join Jodie for a dynamic exploration of how your food choices impact your energy levels, mood, and relationship with sugar. Experience a revelation as you discover practical strategies for maintaining steady moods and feeling confident in your dietary decisions. Break free from what feels like sugar addiction. Jodie strikes the perfect balance between education and enjoyment, helping you feel your best and confident while living your healthiest life.

Balancing What You Want and Should Eat: Dieting Versus Intuitive Eating
Explore how shortcuts and crash dieting can ruin your relationship with food. Learn where to begin with a few behavioral tweaks that will help sustain long-term results. Discover another way to eat that is sustainable and intuitive.

Let’s Talk Smoothies: And Other Natural Foods and How They Enhance Our Gut and Overall Health…Q/A
Bring your questions and thoughts, or simply join in the conversation as Jodie shares insights into understanding what a healthy gut microbiome means for you.
Did someone say bloat? Discover the benefits of incorporating more plants into your diet and learn practical tips for finding balance and promoting health with a plant-centric approach.

Jodie Goodman Block, MS, RDN, CDN, is the Golden Door Spa’s evidence-based Dietitian/Nutritionist with answers you can trust to optimize your health and promote longevity. She is the founder of The Health Institute of Nutrition — a private practice, an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and on staff at Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute in La Jolla, California. Jodie is recognized for her work in Women’s Health and Sustainable Weight Loss Nutrition. She has served as a weekly guest expert at various Wall Street Corporations and NYC Health Clubs and as a college adjunct professor. She has been featured on television and radio broadcasts including CBS News and Fox 5 Good Day New York.

The New Matriarchy
There’s a new generation of powerful older women who are becoming a major force in our society. You don’t need to be a mother to be a matriarch, with female entrepreneurs, teachers, and community leaders shaping not just families but the society and the culture.  Who are the new matriarchs, how are they changing the world, and what does this mean for your own life? Pamela Redmond, bestselling author of the upcoming novel The Matriarch, talks about the social and personal power of the modern matriarch.

The Five-Minute Writer Workshop
The author of a novel that became a hit TV show talks about how she wrote her bestselling book and how you can use the same creative techniques to become the author of your own life. Using writing and other innovative creativity exercises, this acclaimed novelist will guide you to transforming your life into fiction as well as using fiction-writing skills to create the life you want.

Pamela Redmond is the author of the novel Younger, which became the hit television show by Sex & the City’s Darren Star, along with 20 other books of fiction and nonfiction. Her newest novel, The Matriarch, a feminist spin on Succession, will be published by Zibby Books in August 2024.

Photo Credit – Mark Hanauer