Dr. Deepika Chopra, widely known as The Optimism Doctor®, will explore how we can cultivate realistic hope, resilience, curiosity, and emotional openness, even in the face of uncertainty and adversity. Grounded in science, self-awareness, and emotional honesty, her approach offers practical tools we can use in everyday life to shift our perspective and strengthen our capacity to navigate difficult moments.

The conversation is moderated by Wendlin Slusser, MD, Associate Vice Provost for the Semel Healthy Campus Initiative at UCLA, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics in the UCLA School of Medicine and Public Health, and Co-Founder and Academic Director of the UCLA Fit for Healthy Weight Program.