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Annaka Harris is the New York Times–bestselling author of Conscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind and the upcoming audio documentary Lights On: How Understanding Consciousness Helps Us Understand the Universe which wasl exclusively released on March 18, 2025 at audiobook retailers like Spotify, Audible, Apple Books, and the Libby App. Harris is an editor and consultant for science writers, specializing in neuroscience and physics, and her work has appeared in The New York Times. Annaka is the author of the children's book I Wonder, a collaborator on the Mindful Games Activity Cards by Susan Kaiser Greenland, and a volunteer mindfulness teacher for the Inner Kids organization.

Over the last two decades Dave Asprey, the “Father of Biohacking,” has partnered with world-renowned doctors, researchers, scientists and global mavericks to uncover the latest, most innovative methods, techniques and products for enhancing mental and physical performance. Dave has personally spent nearly $2 million taking control of his own biology--pushing the bounds of human possibility all in the name of science and evolution. He hosted the first-ever biohacking conference, which now in its seventh year draws an international audience. He’s a four-time New York Times bestselling science author of Fast this Way, Super Human, Game Changers, The Bulletproof Diet and other books. He’s hosted the Webby award-honoree podcast Bulletproof Radio for a decade and has been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Dr. Oz, The New York Times, Outside Magazine, Fast Company and more. Dave founded and leads a portfolio of brands: Upgrade Labs and cafes, 40 Years of Zen, TrueDark, TrueLight, Homebiotic, the Dave Asprey Box, the Human Potential Institute and the Upgrade Collective. He’s also the original founder and creator of Bulletproof Coffee, the Bulletproof Diet and Bulletproof commercial wellness products. Through the Bulletproof Diet, Dave has maintained a 100-pound weight loss, improved his sleep, and upgraded his brain, ultimately transforming himself into a better entrepreneur, a better husband, and a better father. Dave has helped hundreds of thousands of people perform at levels far beyond what they’d expect, and without burning out or getting sick. Dave works to empower the entire globe with information and knowledge that unlocks the Super Human in everyone at any age. The proof of these advancements are better sleep, energy, and expanded capacity for all. 

Dr. Drew Pinsky is a board-certified physician in Internal and Addiction Medicine, popular television host, author, and public speaker. He has treated tens of thousands of patients in his 40 years as a physician, and he still runs a thriving private practice specializing in Internal Medicine in Pasadena, CA. Dr. Drew is dedicated to giving people the most honest, practical, and up-to-date medical advice based on scientific evidence. He is beloved by viewers for his honesty, integrity, and common sense. Dr. Drew became a household name while hosting the iconic radio show “Loveline.” For 32 years, the show became a go-to platform for listeners seeking advice on sex, health, and relationships, especially focusing on the challenges of adolescence. The show was adapted into a nightly MTV series. Traversing radio to television, he has had an industrious public career. He starred in VH1’s reality show “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew,” on which he gave guidance on addiction and recovery. He then anchored the popular network show, ”Dr. Drew On Call” on HLN. For more than a decade Dr Drew has hosted reunion shows for the hit MTV show Teen Mom. And for even longer, he has been a sought-after guest for popular talk shows and has multiple appearances on “The View,” “Tonight Show”,  “Good Morning America,” “The Steve Harvey Show,” “Oprah,” “Ellen,” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”

Stephanie Lyn is a Life Coach who will not only teach you the fundamentals of self-development and having good stable mental health practices, but will also give you the tools to heal and overcome what you have been through in your life. Her philosophy is that mental health does not have to be complicated! Her powerful messages have allowed her to coach people all around the world, creating a thriving coaching practice, establish online courses and other resources that have changed people’s lives and helped them to heal. Her teaching allows you to finally become emotionally and mentally healthy.

Dr. Steven Greer is one of the world’s foremost authorities on the subject of UFOs, extraterrestrial intelligence and technologies, and initiating peaceful contact with interstellar civilizations. For over more than 30 years, Dr. Greer has provided briefings for senior government officials across the globe, conducted numerous media interviews, and delivered hundreds of lectures. He has also written five books and produced 4 feature film documentaries that have been seen by hundreds of millions of people. Dr. Greer’s relentless efforts towards the disclosure of classified UFO/ET information have inspired millions of supporters around the world. He is currently working on a documentary for release in spring 2023: “The Lost Century and how to reclaim it.”

STACY T. SIMS, MSC, PHD, is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on all women. With the unique opportunities, Silicon Valley has to offer, during her tenure at Stanford, she had the opportunity to translate earlier research into consumer products and a science-based layperson's book (ROAR) written to explain sex differences in training and nutrition across the lifespan. Both the consumer products and the book challenged the existing dogma for women in exercise, nutrition, and health. This paradigm shift is the focus of her famous "Women Are Not Small Men” TEDx talk. Her contributions to the international research environment and the sports nutrition industry has established a new niche in sports nutrition; and established her reputation as the expert in sex differences in training, nutrition, and health. As a direct result, she has been named: One of the top 50 visionaries of the running industry (2015) by DMSE Sports. One of the top 40 women changing the paradigm of her field (2017) by Outside Magazine. One of the top four visionaries in the outdoor sports industry (2017) by Outside Magazine - Genius Issue (no electronic version but here is the proof). One of the top four individuals changing the landscape in triathlon nutrition (2017) by Triathlete Magazine Dr. Sims has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers, several books and is a regularly featured speaker at professional and academic conferences, including those by USOC and USA Cycling. Stacy currently holds a Senior Research Associate position with SPRINZ- AUT University, supervises PhD students, writes academic papers, and is on the advisory board of some cutting edge companies including Tonal Strength Institute, WILD.AI, and EXOS. She also has her own business (www.drstacysims.com) where she creates and delivers online learning material focused on women training with their physiology across the lifespan. She currently resides at the beach in Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand with her husband and young daughter.

Vienna Pharaon is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of New York, practicing out of New York City, conveniently located near Grand Central Station. Vienna received her Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy from Northwestern University, and trained extensively at The Family Institute, Bette D. Harris Center. There she treated individuals, couples, and families in a clinic setting. Vienna also received training at Family Focus, a community outreach program, providing community-, home-, and clinic-based therapeutic services for individuals and families. After moving back east, Vienna continued her training in Manhattan based private practice settings and worked with both individuals and couples, as well as individuals who needed structured anger management therapy. Vienna started her own practice, Mindful Marriage & Family Therapy, in an effort to expand her approach and help as many people heal, and step into their transformation as possible. Vienna is also the “Relationship Expert” for Motherly, a platform for millennial mothers who are transitioning into parenthood. She runs singles and couples retreats around the world, and leads relationship workshops in new cities every few months. Vienna brings a special type of energy to therapy. She truly believes that her clients have the capacity to create beautiful, long lasting change. She pays close attention to patterns, and looks to understand a person’s full story before examining the “issue” that’s bringing the client in. Vienna listens to understand, and uses a collaborative approach so that she and her clients can explore, discuss, challenge thoughts and feelings, and create goals. She uses a systemic and integrative approach that addresses people within the context of their relationships.Vienna’s style uses warmth, compassion, intuition, optimism, and collaboration. She is active in therapy, and although she finds listening to be incredibly important, she’s known to challenge her clients, highlight where they’re stuck, and encourage their transformation.

Richard Grannon is passionate about helping others defend themselves, get back on their feet, and finally free themselves from narcissistic abuse. Drawing on numerous forms of psychotherapy, including NLP, cognitive behavioral therapy, zen meditation, psychodynamics, and more, Grannon's unique methodology offers a direct, practical solution to help narcissistic abuse victims reclaim their self-worth.

Dr. Trevor Berry is the founder of Arizona Chiropractic Neurology Center in Chandler, Arizona and has been in full time practice since 1997. He obtained his ACNB Diplomate of Neurology in 2001 and has over 3000 hours in post-doctoral studies in integrative neurology, functional medicine, and low-level laser therapy. He is involved in multiple laser studies including principal investigator for Level 1 FDA clearances for Erchonia lasers and was awarded their 2014 researcher of the year. As an international speaker since 2010, he lectures on brain injuries, neurodegeneration, nutrition and functional medicine, laboratory testing, neurological diagnostic testing, functional neurology and low level laser therapy. Dr. Berry co-founded BTB Health Systems and was hired as the Chief Medical Advisor for Applied Functional Neurology (AFN) in 2022.

Connor Beaton is the founder of ManTalks, an international organization focused on men’s wellness, success, and fulfillment. He is a coach, facilitator, teacher, podcast host and speaker helping men from all over the world find purpose, healthy love, a joy-filled life, and fulfilling sexual connection. His teachings draw from an in depth apprenticeship in Jungian psychology, Gestalt, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and both Buddhist and Taoist traditions. Connor has a no-BS approach coupled with compassionate understanding of our own human limitations. He has coached thousands of men though private coaching, group work, workshops, retreats and masterminds, and has shared the stage with world class speakers like Gary Vaynerchuk, Lewis Howes, Danielle LaPorte, and many more.