Josh Waitzkin is an American chess prodigy, international martial arts champion, and author. He was the basis for the book and film “Searching for Bobby Fischer”, which portrayed his childhood rise to the top of the competitive chess world. Waitzkin has since become a successful author, public speaker, and entrepreneur.
Waitzkin was born in New York City and began playing chess at the age of six. He quickly rose to prominence, becoming the youngest U.S. Chess Federation master in history at the age of nine. He went on to become the National Chess Champion three years in a row, and at the age of twelve he achieved the rank of International Master.
In addition to his success in the competitive chess world, Waitzkin also trained and competed in martial arts. After becoming the National Tai Chi Push Hands Champion and the National Tai Chi Chuan Champion, he went on to win the World Championship of Tai Chi Push Hands in 1997.
Waitzkin retired from competitive chess at the age of sixteen to pursue other interests. He attended Columbia University, where he majored in English and studied philosophy and psychology. After college, Waitzkin immersed himself in the world of poker. He became a professional poker player and won the 2006 World Series of Poker.&nbsp;
In addition to his professional successes, Waitzkin is an accomplished author. He wrote the book “The Art of Learning”, which explores his journey to mastery in both chess and martial arts. He also wrote “The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence” and “The Art of Learning Journal”. Waitzkin has been featured in numerous publications, including The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.&nbsp;
Today, Waitzkin is a sought-after public speaker and consultant, as well as a business coach. He has spoken at a variety of conferences and events, including TEDx and the World Economic Forum. In addition to his public speaking engagements, Waitzkin is the co-founder of the Waitzkin Institute, which provides consulting and coaching services to individuals and organizations. He also serves as the chairman of the board of directors for the International Chess Federation.&nbsp;
Josh Waitzkin is an inspirational figure who has achieved success in multiple fields. His dedication to excellence, combined with his ability to adapt to new challenges, has enabled him to achieve a level of success rarely seen in any single field.

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Celebrity trainer and nutritionist Harley Pasternak holds a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and Nutritional Sciences from the University of Toronto and an Honors Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario. He is also certified by The American College of Sports Medicine and The Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology. He served as an exercise and nutrition scientist for Canada’s Department of National Defense.
Pasternak is a New York Times Bestselling Author whose books include 5-Factor Fitness, 5-Factor Diet, The 5-Factor World Diet, The Body Reset Diet, The Body Reset Diet Cookbook, and 5 Pounds. Harley’s titles have attained global bestseller status, which has led to translation into 14 languages in over 25 countries around the globe.
As a fitness and nutrition specialist, Pasternak boasts the largest celebrity client roster in the industry and has worked with the likes of Ariana Grande, Charlie Puth, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Halle Berry, Katy Perry, Pusha T, Megan Fox, Robert Downey Jr., Robert Pattinson, Jessica Simpson, Gwen Stefani, Adam Levine, Charlie Puth, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, John Mayer, Amy Schumer, Alicia Keys, and Jennifer Hudson.
Harley currently stars in “Revenge Body with Khloe Kardashian” on E! and is a regular contributor on Good Morning America on ABC. Harley has also been featured as a judge on “Top Model” hosted “The Revolution” on ABC and starred as himself in the feature film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Pasternak has made worldwide speaking appearances in over 30 countries for a diversity of Fortune 500 companies, health and fitness organizations, and government entities. Harley is a Toronto native and currently resides with his wife and two children in Los Angeles.

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Mark Rippetoe has worked in the fitness industry since 1978. He was a competitive powerlifter for ten years, retiring from competition in 1988. For the next ten years, he announced most of the powerlifting meets in North Texas while coaching lifters and training the members of his gym, the Wichita Falls Athletic Club, for strength and athletic performance. He retired from powerlifting involvement in 1997 to focus more on Olympic weightlifting.
Rip acquired a solid background in coaching the Olympic lifts as a result of his coach, Bill Starr, using them in his powerlifting training. He obtained his USWF Level I certification in 1988 at the USOC’s Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, followed by his USAW Senior Coach certification in 1999. In 2000 he was invited, as an Olympic weightlifting coach, to the Olympic Solidarity course at the OTC. He taught both the USAW Club Coach course and the Sports Performance Coach course from 1999 through 2005 and competed in the master's division for several years.
Rip coached national and international-level athletes at WFAC from 1999 through 2006, as well as the collegiate weightlifting team from Midwestern State University through 2010. He still coaches the sport on a daily basis at WFAC and coaches the power clean and power snatch at our seminars around the country.
Rip was in the first group certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association for the CSCS credential in 1985. After 24 years of continuous certification, he became the first to formally relinquish that credential in 2009, due to his concerns about the direction taken by the NSCA.
He is the author of Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training, Practical Programming for Strength Training, Strong Enough?, Mean Ol' Mr. Gravity, and numerous journal, magazine, and internet articles. He has been the owner of the Wichita Falls Athletic Club since 1984.

Mark

Timothy Ferriss (born July 20, 1977) is an American entrepreneur, investor, author, podcaster, and lifestyle guru. He became well-known through his 4-Hour self-help book series—including The 4-Hour Work Week, The 4-Hour Body, and The 4-Hour Chef—that focused on lifestyle optimizations, but he has since reconsidered this approach.
Ferriss grew up in East Hampton, New York. Throughout childhood, Ferriss experienced poor health, sparking an interest in self-improvement. After graduating from St. Paul's School, Ferriss matriculated at Princeton University, earning a B.A. in East Asian studies in 2000. His senior thesis was titled Acquisition of Japanese Kanji: Conventional Practice and Mnemonic Supplementation, under the supervision of Seiichi Makino.&nbsp;
After graduating from Princeton, Ferriss worked in sales at a data storage company. In 2001, Ferriss founded BrainQUICKEN, an internet-based nutritional supplements business, while still employed at his prior job. He sold the company, then known as BodyQUICK, to a London-based private equity firm in 2010. He has stated that The 4-Hour Workweek was based on this period.
Ferriss has been an angel investor and advisor to startups. He invested or advised in such startups as StumbleUpon, Posterous, Evernote, DailyBurn, Shopify, Reputation.com, Trippy, and TaskRabbit. He is a pre-seed money advisor to Uber, co-founded by Garrett Camp, the founder of StumbleUpon, which Ferriss also advised.
Ferriss has written five books, The 4-Hour Workweek (2007, expanded edition 2009), The 4-Hour Body (2010), The 4-Hour Chef (2012), Tools of Titans (2016), and Tribe of Mentors (2017). In 2017, Tim Ferriss gave the TED talk "Why you should define your fears instead of your goals." In 2019, Forbes called Tim's "4-Hour" advice "everything that's wrong with the modern world" because it contributes to the idea that people's success is about "[figuring] out how to most attractively package their shortcuts and fake-outs" more than actual accomplishment.

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Adam Grant is an American psychologist and author widely known for his work on the science of giving, creativity, and organizational psychology. He is the top-rated professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a former professor at the University of Michigan. His first book, Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success, was a New York Times bestseller.
Grant is a leading authority on the science of giving, creativity, and organizational psychology. He has written or co-written six books, including Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World and Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy. He has also written for The New York Times, The Atlantic Monthly, Harvard Business Review, and other publications.
Grant's research focuses on how giving, taking, and exchanging advice affects an individual’s success. He has studied how to maximize the benefits of giving, how to encourage more successful collaborations, and how to foster an environment of innovation and creativity. He has also explored how to assess and develop leadership potential within organizations and how to build workplace cultures where employees are empowered to do their best work.
Grant has received numerous awards and honors, including being named one of the world's 40 most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50 in 2015, one of the world's 50 most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50 in 2018, and one of the world's most influential management gurus by The Observer in 2018. He is a recipient of the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Mentoring and was named the Most Influential Thinker of the Decade by Poets &amp; Quants in 2020.
In addition to his academic and writing career, Grant is a frequent speaker for organizations, universities, and conferences around the world. He has presented to audiences of thousands at TEDx events, and he has been featured on television and radio programs such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, 60 Minutes, and NPR’s Fresh Air. He has also served as a visiting professor at Stanford, Cornell, and INSEAD, and he is currently a visiting professor at the London School of Economics.

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Jocko Willink is an American retired Navy Seal officer, author, podcaster, and public speaker. He is best known for his involvement in the Battle of Ramadi, his success in the Navy SEALs, and his leadership philosophy, which is based on discipline, hard work, and respect for others.
Willink was born in Easton, Pennsylvania, on September 8, 1971. He joined the Navy in 1990 and, after graduating from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training, was assigned to SEAL Team 3. During his service in the Navy, Willink completed multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and was eventually assigned to Task Unit Bruiser, the most decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. During the Battle of Ramadi, Willink and his team helped to clear the city of insurgent forces, and their exemplary performance earned them the Navy Cross.
Willink retired from the Navy in 2010 and soon after began to share his leadership philosophy. He has authored several books, including Extreme Ownership, Leadership Strategy and Tactics, and Way of the Warrior Kid, as well as co-hosting the popular podcast Jocko Podcast.
Willink is also a respected public speaker, giving talks all over the world on topics such as leadership, discipline, and team building. He is a sought-after keynote speaker for both corporate and military events.
Willink is an advocate for physical and mental fitness, often speaking about the importance of proper nutrition and exercise. He also encourages people to push themselves and strive to become the best versions of themselves.
Willink is a highly respected figure in the military and business worlds, and his words have been an inspiration to many. His leadership philosophy is one that emphasizes discipline, hard work, and respect for others, and these values are ones that have served him well throughout his career.

Jocko

Tim Ferriss is an American author, entrepreneur, and public speaker. He is best known for his bestselling book, The 4-Hour Workweek, and for his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show. Ferriss has been featured in the Time 100 Most Influential People list and has been recognized as one of Fast Company's "Most Innovative Business People."
Ferriss was born in East Hampton, New York, in 1977. He attended St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, and graduated from Princeton University with a degree in East Asian Studies in 2000. After college, he worked in sales and marketing for a data storage company before starting his own business, BrainQUICKEN, which he eventually sold.
In 2007, Ferriss wrote The 4-Hour Workweek, which became an international bestseller. The book proposed a new way of working that focused on efficiency and productivity and encouraged readers to pursue their dreams and passions. The book was credited with launching the "lifestyle design" movement and has been translated into 35 languages.
In 2010, Ferriss launched his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which is now one of the most popular podcasts in the world. He interviews high-profile guests from various fields, including business, sports, and entertainment. Ferriss has also written several other books, including The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans, and Tribe of Mentors.
Ferriss has been an active investor, advisor, and board member for a number of companies, including Uber, Evernote, Shopify, and Duolingo. He is a founding member of the Silicon Valley investment firm K9 Ventures and is also a venture partner at the venture capital firm Collaborative Fund.
Ferriss is active in the philanthropic community and has been involved with a number of charities, including DonorsChoose.org, The International Rescue Committee, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. He is also a member of the Clinton Global Initiative.

Tia Mowry has been in the public eye for over 20 years, gaining initial fame in her teens starring opposite her twin sister in the hit comedy Sister. Her work on the series won her two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series and three Kids Choice Awards for Favorite Television Actress. After the series wrapped production, Mowry attended Pepperdine University, where she graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.&nbsp;
In 2013 Mowry published her debut book, Oh Baby!: Pregnancy Tales and Advice from One Hot Mama to Another, and in May 2017, she released the third book of her young adult series, Twintuition, which she co-wrote with her sister. In March 2017, Tia released her first cookbook – the Amazon #1 seller, “Whole New You.” Tia recently wrapped up the third season of her hit show, Tia Mowry at Home, for the Cooking Channel. She is also known for her lead role on The CW/BET’s hit show The Game, as well as the Nickelodeon series Instant Mom. When not acting, she spends time in Los Angeles with her husband, actor Cory Hardrict, and her son Cree Taylor.

Arianna Huffington is a Greek-American author, syndicated columnist, and businesswoman. She was born Arianna Stassinopoulos on July 15, 1950, in Athens, Greece. She moved to the United Kingdom with her family when she was 16 and later studied economics at Girton College, Cambridge.
After graduating, Huffington began her career as a writer and commentator and was a prominent conservative commentator in the UK during the 1970s and 1980s. She later moved to the United States, where she continued her career as a political commentator and became a naturalized citizen in 1990.
In 2005, Huffington co-founded The Huffington Post, a news and opinion website, with Kenneth Lerer and Jonah Peretti. AOL acquired the site in 2011 for $315 million. She served as the site's editor-in-chief from 2005 to 2016.
Huffington is also a prolific author and has written several books, including "The Sleep Revolution," "Thrive," and "The Fourth Instinct: The Call of the Soul." She is also a public speaker and has delivered speeches on various topics, including well-being, media, and politics.
In 2016, Huffington resigned as editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post to focus on her health and wellness startup, Thrive Global, which focuses on reducing workplace stress and burnout. She is still the CEO of Thrive Global.
AOL acquired the Huffington Post in 2011 for $315 million. In 2016, she stepped down as editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post to focus on her new startup, Thrive Global, which aims to end the "epidemic of stress and burnout" by offering corporate wellness programs and products. Huffington is also an author, having written 14 books, including the best-seller "Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder."

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Richard Nikoley is an entrepreneur, writer, and paleo health enthusiast who runs the popular blog, Free The Animal. He has written almost 2000 articles for the web, and has been one of the greatest advocates for paleo nutrition and wellness. Richard is known for his frank, logical writing, as well as being open to new ideas. Richard joins us on Bulletproof Executive Radio to help you adopt a healthy lifestyle, and break through some of the barriers keeping you from reaching your goals.

Richard

Brenda Davis, registered dietitian, is a world-leading plant-based pioneer and an internationally acclaimed speaker. Brenda has been a featured speaker at medical, nutrition, and dietetic conferences in 25 countries on 6 continents. As a prolific nutrition writer, Brenda has authored/co-authored 12 books, with nearly a million copies in print in 15 languages. She has just completed a 13th book which is due out in 2022.&nbsp;
Her most recent works include Nourish: The Definitive Plant-based Nutrition Guide for Families (Shah and Davis, 2020), Kick Diabetes Essentials (Davis, 2019), The Kick Diabetes Cookbook (Davis and Melina, 2018), Becoming Vegan: Comprehensive Edition (Davis and Melina, 2014) and Becoming Vegan: Express Edition (Davis and Melina, 2013). Nourish won gold in the 2020 Nautilus Book Awards and was also a Canada Book Award winner.&nbsp;
Becoming Vegan: Comprehensive Edition won a 2014 REAL Best of 2014 Book Award, and Becoming Vegan: Express Edition won the Canada Book Award and was a finalist and received an honorable mention in the Foreward Book of the Year Award. Becoming Vegan: Comprehensive and Express Editions have also received a star rating by the American Library Association as the “go-to books” on plant-based nutrition.&nbsp;
Brenda has also authored and co-authored numerous professional and lay articles and is a past chair of the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association. As the lead dietitian in a diabetes intervention research project in the Marshall Islands, Brenda spent many months on the islands. On her last trip (November 2017), she developed a nutrition education curriculum for kindergarten through grade 6 and trained teachers in all public schools.&nbsp;

Brenda

Born in the UK, Paul lived in a fairly rough part of Aberdeen, Scotland’s Oil Capital; his neighborhood was, on occasion, like a cold, wet version of Beirut. Most of the kids he hung around with were not the academic type, and neither was Paul; by the time he and his mates had all grown up, anyone who wasn’t drug-addicted hadn’t been charged with assault or done serious time was considered a high achiever.
At the age of 15, Paul moved to Perth, Western Australia, with his mum, who had secured employment working for an American Oil Company. This move was to change Paul’s life in so many ways. By the time Paul was 16, he was working on drilling tools (thanks to his Mother getting him his first job). At 18, he moved to land rigs and then offshore overseas in third-world countries at the age of 23.&nbsp;
His formative years were spent largely trying not to get killed during a Coup, Jihad, Uprising, Insurrection, or flat-out War, all in the name of hydrocarbons. In 2001 he was tasked with a seven-year drilling campaign in Northern Russia. Securing that work post-9/11 involved a long and convoluted psychiatric evaluation that Paul promptly failed. Paul appealed, and a subsequent re-evaluation saw him pass.&nbsp;
This was large due to a letter he wrote in his defense. This letter was later sent to a friend in Sydney (just for a laugh), who in turn sent it to another friend who works in publishing, and he was offered his first book deal with Allen and Unwin.
Paul Carter was discovered in 2005 by accident. His works are still on shelves today, now published globally in foreign languages, audio books &amp; e-books. To his credit, he remains the same funny, often self-deprecating earth man and the nicest alpha male you’ll ever meet.

Paul

Ryan Holiday is an American author, marketer, media strategist, and entrepreneur. He is the author of several bestselling books, including his most recent, Perennial Seller, as well as popular titles such as The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, Conspiracy, and Growth Hacker Marketing. Holiday has written for the New York Times, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, and other publications. He has also been featured in Time, The New Yorker, and The Washington Post.
Holiday is the founder of Brass Check, a creative consulting agency that specializes in marketing, media strategy, and creative consulting. He has worked with some of the world’s most successful authors, entrepreneurs, and public figures, including Tony Robbins, Tim Ferriss, Robert Greene, and Tucker Max. His clients also include media companies such as VICE, MTV, and Complex. He has also served as a consultant to brands such as American Apparel, Google, and Gillette.
As an author, Holiday has written nine books, three of which have become New York Times bestsellers. His books focus on topics such as personal and professional development, marketing, and media strategy. His most recent book, Perennial Seller, is a guide to creating and sustaining success in business, publishing, and life.
As a media strategist and consultant, Holiday has helped launch and reinvigorate several brands and campaigns. His work spans from creating marketing campaigns for startups and Fortune 500 companies to working as a creative consultant for media companies and major brands.
Holiday's work has been featured in major publications, including the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and The Washington Post. He has also appeared on television shows such as the Colbert Report, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, and podcasts such as the Tim Ferriss Show and the Joe Rogan Experience.&nbsp;
In addition to his work as an author, media strategist, and consultant, Holiday is a frequent public speaker. He has been a keynote speaker at events such as SXSW, the World Business Forum, and the Inc. 5000 Conference. He also teaches marketing and media strategy classes at the University of California, Berkeley.
Holiday is passionate about helping others achieve their goals and dreams. He has created several online courses and resources to help entrepreneurs, creatives, and marketers better understand the media landscape, marketing, and creative strategies. He also serves as the Managing Director of the media startup, Contently and is an adviser to several startups and companies. He is also a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs and creators.

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BJ Miller is an American physician, author, and speaker who has dedicated his life to re-imagining end-of-life care. He is the Executive Director of the Zen Hospice Project and the founder of the nonprofit organization, What Matters.
Dr. Miller graduated from Princeton University and earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He then completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of California San Francisco. While in medical school, he was inspired by a terminally ill patient who changed his life and career. He started to focus on the quality of life of those facing life-threatening illnesses.
Dr. Miller is a leader in palliative care and end-of-life care. He advocates for improving the quality of life of those facing death and has spoken on the importance of providing comfort and support to those at the end of life. He has been praised for his groundbreaking work in palliative and hospice care. He has been featured in numerous publications and documentaries, including an episode of the Netflix series, Explained.
Dr. Miller is the author of the book, A Beginner’s Guide to the End: Practical Advice for Living Life and Facing Death, which offers advice and support to those facing end-of-life decisions. He has also written extensively on topics related to end-of-life care, including the importance of creating meaningful conversations around death and dying and the need for a more compassionate approach to end-of-life care.
Dr. Miller is also a sought-after speaker, appearing at conferences and events worldwide. He is passionate about sharing his unique perspective on end-of-life care and inspiring others to create more compassionate, meaningful, and dignified end-of-life care. He speaks from a profoundly personal and humanistic perspective, and his talks are often described as both inspirational and thought-provoking.
Dr. Miller advocates for re-imagining end-of-life care and providing support and comfort to those at the end of life. He is a leader and a powerful voice for changing how end-of-life care is provided. He inspires many and is a reminder of the importance of living life to the fullest and facing death with courage and grace.

Steven Pantilat, MD, is a Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, the Kates-Burnard and Hellman Distinguished Professor in Palliative Care, and the inaugural chief of the UCSF Division of Palliative Medicine founded in 2018. The UCSF Palliative Care Service received a Circle of Life Award in recognition of excellence and innovation from the American Hospital Association in 2007. Dr. Pantilat is a palliative care physician and a hospitalist and is an internationally recognized expert in both hospital medicine and Palliative Care.&nbsp;
His book for the public about living well with serious illness, titled “Life After the Diagnosis: Expert Advice on Living Well with Serious Illness for Patients and their Caregivers,” was published by DaCapo Lifelong Books in 2017. He has also published over 100 peer-reviewed scientific papers, authored two dozen book chapters, and co-edited with colleagues at UCSF a textbook on palliative care titled “Care at the Close of Life,” and in 2015, the textbook “Hospital-Based Palliative Medicine.” Dr. Pantilat and his team at UCSF were featured in the Academy Award-nominated Netflix original short documentary, "End Game."
Dr. Pantilat is the Director of the UCSF Palliative Care Leadership Center, which has trained teams from over 200 hospitals across the country on establishing Palliative Care Services. He consults with hospitals and health systems nationally to help them establish, implement and grow palliative care programs. He is also the Director of the Palliative Care Quality Network, a national collaboration of over 85 Palliative Care teams focused on improving the quality of care for seriously ill people.&nbsp;
Dr. Pantilat is Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and in Internal Medicine with Focused Practice in Hospital Medicine. Dr. Pantilat was elected a Master of Hospital Medicine by the Society of Hospital Medicine in 2014 in recognition of his many contributions to the field. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. In 2007 he was a Fulbright Senior Scholar studying palliative care at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, University of Sydney, and Curtin University in Sydney, Australia.&nbsp;
He served as President of the Society of Hospital Medicine from 2005-6, is a past member of the Board of Directors, and is the former Chair of the Ethics committee for the Society of Hospital Medicine. In 2011 Dr. Pantilat received a James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award in recognition of his work to improve the lives of Californians. In 2014, Dr. Pantilat received the Ritz E. Heerman Award from the California Hospital Association in recognition of his work to improve the quality of palliative care.&nbsp;
Dr. Pantilat also serves as Chair of the Advisory Board for the Cambia Foundation’s Sojourn Scholars Leadership Award program and on the Steering committee of the Palliative Care Research Collaborative. Dr. Pantilat was a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar at UCSF and is a Faculty Scholar of the Project on Death in America. In 2015 he was named Best Doctor in Palliative Care by San Francisco Magazine and Marin Magazine and a Top Doctor for Cancer by Newsweek magazine. He has received five teaching awards from the medical students at UCSF for outstanding lectures and lecture series.

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Nigella Lawson is an English food writer, journalist, and broadcaster best known for her BBC cooking shows, books, and newspaper columns. She has become a household name since the early 2000s with her signature cooking style, which strongly emphasizes using fresh, seasonal ingredients, and her friendly and relaxed approach to TV cooking.
Nigella was born in Wandsworth, London, in 1960, into a wealthy and influential family. She attended Oxford University and later became a book reviewer and restaurant critic. In 1998, Nigella published her first cookbook, How to Eat, which was a huge success, selling over 300,000 copies in its first year. Nigella Bites followed this in 2001, and Nigella Express in 2007.
In the early 2000s, Nigella transitioned from book writing to television. She began hosting her own cooking show, Nigella Bites, on Channel 4 in the UK in 2001. The show ran for four seasons, and Nigella was praised for her easy-going and humorous approach to cooking. She has since gone on to make several other TV shows, including Nigella Feasts, Nigella Express, Nigellissima, and Nigella: At My Table.
Nigella has also written several bestselling books. Her titles include How to Eat, How to Be a Domestic Goddess, Forever Summer, Kitchen, Nigella Express, Nigellissima, and her most recent cookbook, Cook, Eat, Repeat. Her books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into many languages.
In addition to her books and TV shows, Nigella has also written regularly for newspapers and magazines. She is a contributing editor for British Vogue and has written for The New York Times, The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The Spectator, and many other publications.
Nigella is known for her use of fresh, seasonal ingredients and her relaxed, friendly approach to cooking. She has become an important figure in the world of food and cooking, inspiring home cooks to get creative in the kitchen. Her books, TV shows, columns, and appearances have made her one of the most recognizable figures in the culinary world.
Nigella has also become a successful entrepreneur, launching several product lines and launching her own magazine, Nigella Magazine. Her products include kitchenware, books, cookware, and food products. In addition, she has also created a range of books, DVDs, and apps. She has written and presented a series of live cooking shows and has been a guest on several television shows, including The Late Late Show, The Graham Norton Show, and The Great British Bake Off.&nbsp;
Nigella has also been involved in various charitable causes. She has been a part of the Women of the Year Awards and has been involved with the Women in Journalism Awards. She is also an Action Against Hunger ambassador and a patron of the charity Kids Company.&nbsp;
Nigella is an iconic figure in the world of food and cooking, having become an important figure in inspiring home cooks to get creative in the kitchen. Her books, TV shows, columns, and appearances have made her one of the most recognizable figures in the culinary world.

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A Beginner’s Guide to the End by B. J. Miller and Shoshana Berger is the first and only comprehensive execution plan for the end of life. “There is nothing wrong with you for dying,” hospice physician B. J. Miller and journalist and caregiver Shoshana Berger write in A Beginner’s Guide to the End.&nbsp;
&nbsp;“Our ultimate purpose here isn’t so much to help you die as it is to free up as much life as possible until you do. ”Their book offers everything from step-by-step instructions for how to do your paperwork and get through the healthcare system to answers to questions you might be afraid to ask your doctor, like whether or not sex is still okay when you are sick.

Lucy Kalanithi

Andrew Weil

Atul Gawande

Elizabeth Gilbert

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BJ Miller encourages us to accept the fact that death is a part of life. Instead of fearing it, we should explore ways to make the end of life more comfortable and meaningful. This book is a great resource to start that journey.

Embrace the Inevitable

A Beginner’s Guide to the End is packed with practical advice. From legal documents to dealing with grief, the book provides a roadmap to navigate the end of life. It's a must-read for anyone who wants to be prepared.

Practical Advice

One of the key takeaways from the book is the importance of open communication about death. BJ Miller suggests that talking about our fears and wishes can help us and our loved ones cope better when the time comes.

Importance of Communication

The book takes a holistic approach to the end of life. It's not just about medical decisions, but also about emotional, spiritual, and practical aspects. It's a comprehensive guide that encourages us to look at the big picture.

Holistic Approach

Despite the heavy topic, A Beginner’s Guide to the End is surprisingly comforting. It empowers us to take control of our end-of-life journey and to make it as peaceful and dignified as possible. Check it out to find comfort and guidance.

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A Beginner’s Guide to the End

Shoshana Berger spent her career as a journalist, editor, and entrepreneur before joining IDEO as editorial director in 2013. She launched IDEO’s blog, the Octopus; led the development of Blueprint, the company’s first large-scale conference; and has worked on projects ranging from reimagining modern Judaism to the end of life to school lunch.
In 2019, Shoshana joined IDEO’s design for learning studio where she focuses on market building. She is part of a leadership team focused on bringing human-centered design to systems change in education and the workforce.
She puts storytelling at the center of everything she does, nurturing our points of view on lifelong learning, the future of work, and how taking a design approach can be a powerful agent of change.
Shoshana has an MPhil from the University of Toronto and a BA in English from New York University. She is the author of two books: A Beginner's Guide to the End: Practical Advice for Living Life and Facing Death (Simon &amp; Schuster, 2019), cowritten with Dr. BJ Miller, and ReadyMade: How to Make Almost Anything (Crown, 2006) and has written for the New York Times, WIRED, TIME, Fast Company, and many other publications. She lives in Berkeley with two teens and the spitting image of Don Draper.

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