Complete Guide to Well Festival – 2021 Schedule & Highlights

Finding Joy Through Exercise

Do you view exercise as a dreary task? You’re not alone. But endurance athlete Robin Arzón and health psychologist Kelly McGonigal have discovered the key to transforming exercise into a source of happiness. They’ll be chatting with Danielle Friedman, a frequent contributor to the world of wellness, about their methods of turning fitness into a joyful experience.

Finding Happiness in an Anxious World

Can you imagine beginning meditation as a result of a panic attack on live television? That’s exactly what former journalist Dan Harris did, and he even wrote a book called “10% Happier.” Singer and Broadway star Sara Bareilles will join him to discuss her own experiences with anxiety and depression, and how they both have learned to cope in an increasingly anxious world.

Making Peace with Your Body

Perhaps best known for her role in “The Good Place,” Jameela Jamil is more than just an actress. She’s also an outspoken advocate for body positivity and has battled her own struggles with body image and eating disorders. Reporter Lisa Miller will sit down with her to discuss how she has come to accept her body, and how you too can find peace with yours.

Unlocking the Science of Aging Well

Podcast host Dr. Peter Attia is committed to helping others prevent chronic diseases and maintain health into their later years. Kate Lowenstein, deputy editor of Well, will delve into his fitness, nutrition, and sleep routines. Can the average person emulate a program that costs thousands of dollars a year?

Decoding Love and Relationships

Clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst Orna Guralnik has made a career out of counseling couples. She’ll join Caitlin Roper, executive producer at The Times, to discuss the narratives we create in our own romantic relationships.

Becoming the Most Valuable Player of Your Life

How can you be the M.V.P. of your own life? Former N.B.A. Hall of Fame shooting guard Dwyane Wade has some ideas. He’s going to chat with Marc Lacey, managing editor at The Times, about masculinity, vulnerability, fatherhood, and the steps he’s taken to live a healthier life since retiring from basketball.