Deepika Chopra

Dr. Deepika Chopra (a.k.a. the The Optimism Doctor®) is a professional psychologist, visual imagery expert, and founder of Things Are Looking Up®, a consultancy devoted to the intersection of science and soul. She specializes in what she has coined “evidence-based manifestation,” which draws from behavioral science, emotional fitness, neuroscience, and ancient wisdom to build modern tools for resilience and joy. Dr. Chopra holds a doctorate in clinical health psychology and completed a double postdoctoral fellowship at both the University of California at Los Angeles and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. She completed her formal dissertation on the topic of optimism, positive sensory visualization, and the connection to optimal well-being. She is a recurring guest on Today, and her work has also been featured in Forbes, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Goop, Variety, E!, and more. She has led workshops for companies like Google, Amazon, and Amex, and has delivered keynotes at events including the Aspen Ideas Festival and The Atlantic’s In Pursuit of Happiness. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three young children.