Happy Place: A Wellness Symposium

Based on the work of Marshall Rosenberg, Albert Ellis, and Werner Erhardt this informative, inspiring and experiential workshop introduces a revolutionary way of thinking and speaking to bring more compassion and understanding to your relationships, including your relationship with yourself.

Learn about this new generation of human connection and peacemaking skills, known as Non-Violent Communication, that's changing the way we think about conflict, compassion and our future.

Join Jenny Johnson and Samantha Devine for a transformative session that introduces the timeless healing principles of Ayurveda to guide you toward a balanced and vibrant life. This program will explore how to harmonize your mind, body, and spirit through personalized practices that nurture your unique constitution. Attendees will discover powerful tools for improving digestion, boosting vitality, and cultivating emotional well-being, all rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom.
Through engaging activities like a guided meditation and Dosha quiz, participants will learn how to integrate Ayurvedic practices into their daily routines for lasting wellness. Whether you’re new to Ayurveda or looking to deepen your understanding, this session will provide the insights and inspiration to restore balance and vitality in your life.

In this workshop we will dive into the hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause and the impact of these changes on our mental and physical health. We will discuss how to manage symptoms with both hormone therapy and nonhormonal options, review the history and safety of hormone therapy, and identify the lifestyle habits and self-care practices most beneficial for midlife and beyond. You will leave this workshop empowered to make informed choices during and after the menopause transition to optimize your healthspan for decades to come.

Have you often wondered what you should be doing to live a longer, healthier life? National Geographic photographer, filmmaker and best-selling author David McLain has been traveling the world with Author Dan Buettner for more than 15 years, photographing centenarians from the world’s Blue Zones: five geographic pockets in the world where people commonly live spry, healthy lives past 100. During this talk, David will take you on a visual journey through all of the Blue Zones, introduce you to some of the amazing people he met, and tell you how to add healthy years to your life.