Members of the media, interviewers, and event hosts can find official introductions for Kelly, photos, and other useful resources here. In January 2020, Oprah Magazine named Kelly McGonigal the first ever O!

"Kelly McGonigal is a leader driven by compassion and pragmatism.” – Forbes.com 20 Inspiring Women to Follow

While most of us do everything we can to reduce or avoid stress, Stanford psychologist Kelly McGonigal, PhD, delivers a startling message: Stress isn’t all bad. New research shows that stress can make us stronger, smarter, and happier—if we learn how to embrace it.

Through her trademark blend of science and storytelling, bestselling author Kelly McGonigal goes beyond familiar arguments in favor of exercise, to illustrate why movement is integral to both our happiness and our humanity.

Kelly's 2013 talk at TED Global is one of the 20 most popular TED talks of all time, with over 20 million views at TED.com.

Kelly McGonigal. ABOUT BOOKS MOVE SPEAKING CONTACT HOME Thank you for being part of the Sounds True Self-Acceptance event! Below are resources to support your continued cultivation of self-compassion. Please feel free to share these resources with others. Best, Kelly. Slides from Sunday's Sessions ...

Group fitness, dance, and exercise classes with Kelly McGonigal in Palo Alto, CA and at Stanford University

Part mentor, part professor, and part coach, McGonigal will guide you in daily practices and lessons to follow through in each of these areas. By the end of this audio journey, you’ll have all the tricks and tools you need to live out your new, better habit …

Through her trademark blend of science and storytelling, McGonigal draws on insights from neuroscience, psychology, anthropology, and evolutionary biology, as well as memoirs, ethnographies, and philosophers.

Welcome to the online resources for the Stanford Compassion Cultivation for Physicians course. If you have any trouble accessing the resources on this page, you can email course instructor Kelly McGonigal at kmcg@stanford.edu. You can also contact Kelly with questions and observations throughout the course.