Deepika Chopra

Dr. Deepika Chopra, widely known as The Optimism Doctor®, is not your average shrink. A behavioral scientist, health psychologist, nationally bestselling author, podcast host, visual imagery expert, and sought-after speaker, she holds a doctorate in clinical health psychology and completed a double postdoctoral fellowship at UCLA and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Her book, The Power of Real Optimism, is a practical science-based guide to staying resilient, curious, and open, even when life is hard. Dr. Chopra is a  recurring guest on NBC’s TODAY show and her innovative and science-based work on Optimism, Hope, and Resiliency has been featured in outlets such as Forbes, NPR, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Goop, Variety, Fast Company, Newsweek, The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and more. She has led workshops and consulted for companies including Google, Amazon, Live Nation, UPenn Health, BCG, and Amex, and spoken at events such as the Aspen Ideas Festival, SXSW, Fortune Summit, and The Atlantic’s In Pursuit of Happiness. She currently teaches a popular undergrad fiat lux course, “Cultivating Real Optimism” at UCLA.