Well Festival (Today)
Join the Free Streaming Well Festival Today: A Celebration of Health and Happiness
The New York Times’ Well desk is hosting its inaugural Well Festival today, May 7, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This virtual event features 13 engaging panels with Times journalists, doctors, relationship experts, athletes, authors, and celebrities, all centered around the theme of maximizing happiness. Topics include aging well, building joyful lives, nurturing relationships, and finding meaning in adversity.
Today’s Schedule:
9:35 a.m. – Building a Life of Joy: Tracee Ellis Ross discusses cultivating joy with Lori Leibovich.
10:00 a.m. – Finding Meaning in the Face of Adversity: Suleika Jaouad shares her journey with Patia Braithwaite.
10:30 a.m. – Protecting Your Happiness in the Age of Social Media: Dani Blum moderates a conversation with psychologist Lisa Damour and Gabriela Nguyen, founder of Appstinence.
11:15 a.m. – How to Fix Your Relationships: Family therapist Terry Real talks with Jancee Dunn about building satisfying relationships.
12:00 p.m. – The Science of Aging Well: Dr. Peter Attia discusses longevity with Kate Lowenstein.
12:45 p.m. – Making Peace With Your Body: Jameela Jamil talks with Lisa Miller about body image and eating disorders.
1:30 p.m. – Raising Resilient Kids: Pediatrician Dr. Nadine Burke Harris and journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer discuss child development.
2:15 p.m. – The Power of Sleep: Sleep scientist Dr. Matthew Walker talks with Tara Parker-Pope about improving sleep habits.
3:00 p.m. – Finding Purpose at Work: Organizational psychologist Adam Grant discusses workplace fulfillment with David Gelles.
3:45 p.m. – The Joy of Movement: Fitness expert Jessamyn Stanley talks with Jen A. Miller about the benefits of physical activity.
4:30 p.m. – Navigating Grief and Loss: Author Nora McInerny shares insights with Susan Dominus on coping with grief.
5:15 p.m. – Closing Remarks: Lori Leibovich wraps up the day’s discussions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights and practical advice on enhancing your well-being. Tune in to the live stream and be part of the conversation on living your healthiest, most fulfilling life.
Watch the Live Stream: Well Festival | 2025 - YouTube
Read the Original Article: The Well Festival: Live Interviews About Health and Happiness - The New York Times (gift article)
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Open windows for at least 10 minutes today. Indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air—even in cities.
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