A vast ecosystem of scientific and unscientific health information bombards readers every day. At the Well desk of The New York Times, we work to cut through that noise, providing accurate information and actionable advice on how to live your healthiest, most fulfilling life.
On Wednesday, Well is hosting its first major public event. Starting at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time, the Well Festival will feature 13 panels with Times reporters and editors speaking with doctors, relationship experts, athletes, authors and celebrities on topics that all relate to a singular theme: maximizing your happiness.
“At the end of the day, that’s what most of us are searching for — for ourselves and for our loved ones,” said Lori Leibovich, the editor of Well. “Whether through better nutrition, stronger relationships or a little more stillness in a noisy world, happiness is the thread that connects so much of what we cover at Well.”
The event will be covered live by Times journalists and a livestream will be available.
The full list of speakers is available here. Among the highlights:
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Dr. Peter Attia, the longevity expert, author and podcast host, will dive into the science of aging well with Kate Lowenstein, the deputy editor of Well.
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Charlamagne Tha God — known for his radio show “The Breakfast Club” and for his openness about his struggles with depression, anxiety and addiction — will talk with Astead Herndon, a national politics reporter.
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Terry Real, a relationship expert, and Jancee Dunn, who writes the Well newsletter, will discuss how couples can build more satisfying lives together, avoid common mistakes and fix problems in their relationships.
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Jameela Jamil, a star of the NBC hit “The Good Place,” will talk with the Well reporter Lisa Miller about struggles with eating disorders and body image, and about how people can make peace with their bodies.
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Suleika Jaouad, author of “The Book of Alchemy” and “Between Two Kingdoms,” will speak with Patia Braithwaite, a senior staff editor at Well, about finding meaning in the face of adversity, particularly leukemia.
Maggie Astor covers the intersection of health and politics for The Times.
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