Stress and Mental Wellness:
Mastering the Market Schedule
The Industry's Most Engaging Conference Series is Back!
Our Stress & Mental Wellness: Mastering the Market virtual conference is back with an exceptional line up of industry experts speaking on the latest in ingredient science, product innovation, business strategy, and more.
Trust us… You won’t want to miss the opportunity to attend this three-day virtual conference!
Day One: Monday, September 30th
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM EST
Maggie Jaqua
Content Director, WholeFoods Magazine, Editorial Advisor, Naturally Informed Virtual Events, Co-Host, The Natural View Podcast
Conference Welcome
10:05 AM - 10:20 AM EST
Len Monheit
CEO, Industry Transparency Center, Executive Director, Global Prebiotic Association
Industry Transparency Center Global Insights
10:20 AM - 11:05 AM EST
Keynote: Danielle Pashko
Holistic Nutrition Expert and Health Coach specializing in Weight Loss and Chronic Illness
Hell to Healing: How to Move From Fear Consciousness Into Health Consciousness and Regain Your Life
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM EST
Dr. Jennifer Gu
Vice President Research & Development at AIDP, Inc
Magtein® Magnesium L-Threonate: New Research for Improved Sleep Quality, Mood and Daytime Productivity
11:35 AM - 12:05 PM EST
Dr. Robert J. Silver DVM, MS, FACVB
Veterinarian, Speaker, Author, Formulator, Consultant to Animal Nutraceutical Industry
Stress and Mental Wellness for Pets: Natural Foods, Dietary Supplements & Stress Reduction through Lifestyle Support
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM EST
David J. Foreman, RPh, ND
Pharmacist and Media Natural Health Expert
Combating the Impact of Stress on Mental Wellness by Tackling Root Causes
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM EST
Brittany O'Brien
Chief Executive of Marketing & Communications, Non-GMO Project
From Plate to Psyche: the Food Matrix and Marketing to Gen Z
Day Two: Tuesday, October 1st
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM EST
Maggie Jaqua
Content Director, WholeFoods Magazine, Editorial Advisor, Naturally Informed Virtual Events, Co-Host, The Natural View Podcast
Day Two Welcome
10:05 AM - 10:50 AM EST
Keynote: Nayan Patel, PharmD
Pharmacist, Wellness Expert, Author; Adjunct Faculty, USC School of Pharmacy
The Role of Glutathione in Enhancing Mental Resilience and Reducing Stress
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM EST
Dr. Susan J. Hewlings, PhD, RD
Senior Vice President of Scientific Affairs at Radicle Science, Freelance Medical Writer
PANEL: Setting the Record Straight on Dietary Supplements, Eating Disorders, and Mental Wellness
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM EST
Douglas Kalman, PhD, RD
Clinical, Applied and Sports Nutrition Research Expert, Dietary Supplement/Food Expert, Regulatory Scientist, Government Affairs, Academic Educator and Public Speaker
PANEL: Setting the Record Straight on Dietary Supplements, Eating Disorders, and Mental Wellness
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM EST
Rick Collins
Founding Partner at Collins Gann McCloskey & Barry PLLC and Past President, Nassau County Bar Association
PANEL: Setting the Record Straight on Dietary Supplements, Eating Disorders, and Mental Wellness
11:50 AM - 12:20 PM EST
Dr. Deepak Mundkinajeddu, PhD
Head of Research And Development, Natural Remedies Private Limited
Stress, Sleep, and Solutions: Natural Ingredients Take Center Stage
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM EST
Dr. Simon Dyall, PhD
Senior Lecturer, Programme Leader MSc Clinical Neuroscience
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Depression: What’s Going On?
Day Three: Wednesday, October 2nd
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM EST
Maggie Jaqua
Content Director, WholeFoods Magazine, Editorial Advisor, Naturally Informed Virtual Events, Co-Host, The Natural View Podcast
Day Three Welcome
10:05 AM - 10:50 AM EST
Keynote: Michael Murray, N.D.
Chief Scientific Advisor at iHerb.com, Author, and serves on the Board of Regents of Bastyr University
What's New in Stress and Mental Wellness?
10:50 AM - 11:20 AM EST
Brandon Casteel
Vice President of Partnerships at SPINS
The Growth of Calm: Exploring Market Trends and Ingredients in Stress, Sleep, and Mood Supplements
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM EST
Brian Zapp
Director of Marketing – Applied Food Sciences (AFS)
From Rainforest Rituals to Science in Mental Wellness: The Story of Guayusa
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM EST
Christine Burych
Award winning author, Amazon #1 Bestseller, TEDx Wilmington Speaker, National Psychological Health and Safety Advisor, Certified Resiliency Practitioner and Certified Executive Coach
Creating Mentally Wealthy Workplaces
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM EST
Karen Howard
CEO & Executive Director, Organic & Natural Health Association