Author(s)

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  Amit Sood

  Dr. Amit Sood is the Executive Director of the Global Center for Resiliency and Well-being and The GRIT Institute, and an internationally recognized expert in stress management, resilience, mindfulness, and well-being. Formerly a Professor of Medicine and Director of the Mayo Mind-Body Medicine Initiative at the Mayo Clinic, he has led pioneering work in integrating mind-body approaches within medicine. Dr. Sood completed his medical residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, a fellowship in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona and earned a master’s degree in clinical research from the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. His contributions include developing evidence-based programs such as SMART© (Stress Management and Resiliency Training), Resilient Option, and the Certified Resilience Trainer Course, which collectively reach hundreds of thousands worldwide each year and have been validated in over 35 clinical trials. A prolific author and speaker, Dr. Sood has written or co-authored over 80 scholarly works and several influential books, including The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living and The Mayo Clinic Handbook for Happiness. His insights have been featured in major outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and NPR, and his talks—including TEDx and appearances on CBS Sunday Morning—have inspired millions globally. Dr. Sood’s many honors include the Robert Wood Johnson Health Care Pioneer Award and multiple accolades from the Mayo Clinic, recognizing his innovation and service. He continues to serve on advisory boards for Everyday Health, Thrive Global, and WONE, and is a fellow with Atria Health and Research Institute and UC Berkeley. Dr. Sood and his wife of 33 years, Dr. Richa Sood, share two daughters, Gauri and Sia.