Elissa Epel, Ph.D., Professor and Vice Chair of Psychiatry at UCSF continues to push the boundaries of scientific knowledge. Her research and insights have revolutionized our understanding of how we age and inspires us to make positive changes in our lives to promote optimal health and longevity. She and Nobel laureate Elizabeth Blackburn, co-authored The Telomere Effect, a NYT bestseller that  has captivated readers worldwide, providing valuable insights into the powerful connection between our habits, stress levels, and cellular aging. Her latest book, The Stress Prescription, looks at science based fundamental practices to reduce stress and improve health and well-being. Through her pioneering work, Dr. Epel has garnered widespread recognition, featured on TEDMED, NBC’s Today Show, CBS’s Morning Show, 60 minutes, National Public Radio, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Wisdom 2.0, Health 2.0.  Her research has received numerous accolades and she continues to and test interventions that combine behavioral, psychological, and mindfulness training. Currently, she is testing short term interventions to improve stress resilience and physiological homeostatic capacity, to slow aging. To find out more about Elissa Epel, visit her website www.elissaepel.com.