Health: Mock Virtual Conference | Feb 2023

Health: Mock Virtual Conference

Curated February 2023

The foodhealing project has provided me with an exciting opportunity to curate a health conference that brings together some of the most distinguished educators in the field. This is a rare opportunity to showcase their expertise and insights without any financial or logistical constraints, which is both unique to this project and personally exciting for me.

I am delighted to present my curation of a mock virtual health conference, featuring a carefully selected group of educators who each have a vital message to share. I invite you to enjoy their presentations and gain valuable knowledge and inspiration from their expertise.

Each of the carefully selected educators has an important message to share. I hope you enjoy their presentations.

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Day 1

Mind – Social, Emotional & Trauma

9:00am Speaker: Bessel van der Kolk – 88 minutes – The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

10:30am Speaker: Stephen Covey – 97 minutes – 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

1:30pm Speaker: Max Strom – 18 minutes – Breathe to Heal

Day 2

Body – Stretching, Movement & Physical Treatments9:00am Speaker: Katy Bowman – 69 minutes – Move Your DNA: The Difference Between Exercise and Movement

10:30am Speaker: Michael Kuczala – 16 minutes – The Kinesthetic Classroom

1:30pm Speaker: Helene Langevin – 55 minutes – Stretching, Connective Tissue, Inflammation and Cancer

Day 3

Rest – Sleep, Breathing & Meditation9:00am Speaker: Alex Pang – 51 minutes – Why You Get More Done When You Work Less

10:30am Speaker: Matthew Walker – 108 minutes – The New Science of Sleep & Dreams

1:30pm Speaker: Justin Fein – 38 minutes – Float Away Anxiety

Day 4

Physiology – Biorhythms, Primal & Other

9:00am Speaker: Wim Hof – 27 minutes – Standing the Ice with Our Minds

10:30am Speaker: Sally Grayson – 18 minutes – Howling for Hope: The Importance of Catharsis

1:30pm Speaker: France Janov – 9 minutes – What is Dr Janov’s Primal Therapy? (5 part presentation)

3:00pm Speaker: James Oschman – 11 minutes – The Earthing Grounding Effect

Day 5

Beliefs – Spiritual and Other

9:00am Speaker: James Duffy – 86 minutes – Emotional and Spiritual Flourishing in the Classical Chinese Medicine Tradition

10:30am Speaker: David Steindl-Rast – 14 minutes – Want to be Happy? Be Grateful

1:30pm Speaker: Lissa Rankin – 18 minutes – Is there Scientific Proof We Can Heal Ourselves?

 

 

Day 1

Mind – Social, Emotional and Trauma

 

Bessel van der Kolk

The Body Keeps the Score

Throughout his professional career, Bessel van der Kolk MD has dedicated himself to exploring how individuals of all ages cope with traumatic experiences. By leveraging the latest insights from neuroscience and attachment research, he has developed and investigated a variety of successful interventions for addressing traumatic stress and developmental trauma in both children and adults.

88-minute presentation (2015)

 

Stephen Covey

7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Stephen Richards Covey (October 24, 1932 – July 16, 2012) was a distinguished American educator, author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. His most prominent work, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, has garnered widespread acclaim, inspiring and motivating individuals across various domains, including the business world.

97-minute presentation (various dates)

 

Max Strom

Breathe to Heal

Max Strom is a highly acclaimed global teacher, trainer, speaker, and author, whose work has touched and transformed the lives of countless individuals. His literary contributions include two acclaimed books, A Life Worth Breathing and There is No APP for Happiness.

A Life Worth Breathing is a timeless classic that continues to inspire readers across the globe, while There is No APP for Happiness, his most recent work, addresses the contemporary challenge of seeking meaning in the digital age. Strom’s unique perspective has earned him a loyal following among those seeking to lead more fulfilling and purposeful lives.

18-minute presentation (2015)

 

 

Day 2

Body – Stretching, Movement and Physical Treatments

 

Katy Bowman

Move Your DNA: The Difference Between Exercise and Movement

Katy Bowman, a bestselling author, inspiring speaker, and a leading proponent of the Movement movement, is revolutionising the way we approach movement and its importance in our lives. As a biomechanist, she imparts her wisdom and expertise on movement to audiences around the world, shedding light on the perils of sedentarism and the significance of movement ecology in our daily lives.

69-minute presentation (2019)

Michael Kuczala

The Kinesthetic Classroom

Mike Kuczala is a renowned educator and author who has impacted over 100,000 teachers, trainers, executives, and parents globally. His philosophy of teaching and learning through movement, outlined in his acclaimed book, The Kinesthetic Classroom: Teaching and Learning through Movement, a book and philosophy that has changed the view of teaching and learning around the globe.

16-minute presentation (2015)

Helene Langevin

Stretching, Connective Tissue, Inflammation and Cancer

Helene Langevin is an M.D. and a postdoctoral research fellow who is passionate about maintaining flexible and pain-free connective tissue to improve overall health and slow the aging process. Her research has focused on the role of connective tissue in chronic pain and the mechanisms of alternative therapies like acupuncture, manual, and movement-based therapies. She emphasises the importance of viewing the body as an integrated system rather than separate parts.

55-minute presentation (2018)

 

 

Day 3

Rest – Sleep, Breathing and Meditation

 

Alex Pang

Why You Get More Done When You Work Less

Alex Pang is a renowned author and consultant in Silicon Valley. He has authored three books, including Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less and The Distraction Addiction. Pang has a Ph.D. in the history of science from the University of Pennsylvania. His work emphasises the importance of rest, asserting that working less and resting better is the key to being successful in all areas of life.

51-minute presentation (2019)

 

Matthew Walker

Why We Sleep: Science of Sleep & Dreams

Matthew Walker is a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. He received his Ph.D. in neurophysiology from the Medical Research Council in London and subsequently served as a professor at Harvard Medical School. Walker is an expert in the field of sleep, studying how sleep affects human health, behavior, and cognition. He is the author of the bestselling book Why We Sleep.

68-minute presentation (2019)

 

Justin Fein

Float Away Anxiety

Justin Fein is an author, speaker, and founder of the Mindful Life Method. He is a certified yoga and meditation instructor, and has taught thousands of students in various settings including corporate offices, schools, and yoga studios. Justin’s work focuses on helping people cultivate mindfulness and integrate it into their daily lives. He has been featured in several publications, including Yoga Journal and The Huffington Post, and has also been a guest on several podcasts.

38-minute presentation (2018)

 

 

Day 4

Physiology – Biorhythms, Primal and Other

 

Wim Hof

Standing the Ice with Our Minds

Wim Hof, also known as “The Iceman,” is a Dutch extreme athlete and adventurer known for his ability to withstand extreme cold and for developing the Wim Hof Method, a method that combines breathwork, cold exposure, and meditation. Hof has set several world records for cold exposure and has trained thousands of people around the world in his method, which has been studied for its potential health benefits.

27-minute presentation (2015)

 

Sally Grayson

Howling for Hope: The Importance of Catharsis

Sally Grayson is a talented artist and musician originally from Southwest Michigan, now residing outside of Stuttgart, Germany. She studied art in Minnesota and lived in Minneapolis for over a decade before embarking on a new adventure in Delhi, India to work with the organization Sewa Ashram. Her world travels have deeply influenced her art and music, which reflect the unique cultures, sounds, and colors she has encountered along the way. Sally’s work is a celebration of life, love, and the human experience.

18-minute presentation (2016)

 

France Janov

What is Dr Janov’s Primal Therapy?

France D. Janov serves as the Co-Director of The Primal Center in Santa Monica, California, where she shares responsibility for the training and clinical programs with her husband, Arthur Janov, a renowned psychotherapist and best-selling author. France D. Janov’s extensive experience includes accompanying her husband to conferences across Europe and South America after their marriage in 1980, during which time she translated several of his seminal works, including The Primal Scream, Prisoners of Pain, and The Feeling Child, into French.

9-minute part presentation – more available online (2008)

 

James Oschman

The Earthing Grounding Effect

James Oschman is a scientist and author known for his groundbreaking work on the scientific understanding of energy medicine, complementary and alternative therapies, and the scientific basis of manual therapies such as massage and acupuncture. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biophysics from the University of Pittsburgh and a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Colorado.

11-minute presentation (2014)

 

 

 

Day 5

Beliefs – Spiritual and Other

 

James Duffy

The Pathways to Emotional and Spiritual Flourishing in the Classical Chinese Medicine Tradition

James Duffy, a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), delves into the intricacies of classical Daoist Chinese medicine, a traditional knowledge system spanning centuries that presents a highly sophisticated alternative for addressing healthcare needs. As an integrative psychiatrist, Dr. Duffy is passionate about integrating evidence-based and whole-system approaches, such as classical Chinese medicine, into mental healthcare.

86-minute presentation (2019)

 

David Steindl-Rast

Want to be Happy? Be Grateful

David Steindl-Rast is a Benedictine monk, author, and spiritual leader. Born in Austria in 1926, he spent much of his life studying and practicing the contemplative life, which focuses on the cultivation of inner peace and spiritual growth through prayer and meditation.

Throughout his career, Steindl-Rast has authored many books, articles, and essays, including Gratefulness, The Heart of Prayer: An Approach to Life in Fullness, which has become a spiritual classic.

14-minute presentation (2013)

 

Lissa Rankin

Is there Scientific Proof We Can Heal Ourselves?

Lissa Rankin is a physician, author, speaker, and founder of the Whole Health Medicine Institute, a training program for healthcare professionals who seek to integrate conventional medicine with complementary and alternative approaches to healing.

Rankin is a leading voice in the field of mind-body medicine and has authored several best-selling books, including Mind Over Medicine: Scientific Proof That You Can Heal Yourself, which presents scientific evidence that the mind has the power to heal the body.

18-minute presentation (2012)