Chaucer’s Health and Wellness Book Talk

Wednesday, February 12 at 6:00 PM  Chaucer’s Bookstore 3321 State Street, Santa Barbara (805-682-6787)

Chaucer’s hosts author Dr. Amitha Kalaichandran MD for a book talk and signing of On Healing: Finding Wholeness Beyond the Limits of Medicine.  The author will be in conversation with Dylan Wenzlau, founder and CEO of Santa Barbara based holistic health tech company Guava Health.

Description

In On Healing, Dr. Amitha Kalaichandran MD-a physician, journalist, and integrative medicine expert, guides readers on a transformative journey to understand true healing and what it means to live longer, healthier lives. Drawing from her medical training and real-world experiences, she identifies 12 essential components of healing, each explored through powerful stories and backed by scientific evidence.

Blending expert insights and cross-cultural perspectives, On Healing challenges the limitations of modern healthcare, advocating for a holistic approach that honors the body’s natural ability to heal. Dr. Kalaichandran’s debut is a compelling blueprint for anyone seeking a fuller understanding of healing, making it an essential read for navigating today’s evolving health, longevity, and wellness landscape.

About the Author 

Dr. Amitha Kalaichandran, M.D., blends her medical expertise with profound insights into integrative and lifestyle medicine. A Fellow in Integrative Medicine, she is a sought-after speaker and has contributed to publications like The New York Times,Wired,and The Atlantic. As a renowned leader in health tech, she most recently served as the Director of Clinical Content for Function Health, and has held roles on the Health Design teams and Board of Advisors at Twitter, and several startup positions including at Hearty Health. On Healing is her first book and she lives in New York City.

Dylan Wenzlau is Founder & CEO of Guava Health, a Santa Barbara based holistic health tech company building a consumer app called Guava. Dylan is a serial tech company founder whose businesses have served hundreds of millions of people. Beyond tech, Dylan has been a lifelong longevity and wellness enthusiast, and is possibly the only person in sunny Santa Barbara to have a barrel sauna in his backyard. For more information, visit https://guavahealth.com.

Praise for On Healing…

“Kalaichandran presents a lucid, nuanced account of the science behind the unconventional ideas she explored amid an intricate analysis of social and psychological determinants of disease…a fascinating, hopeful meditation on sickness and recovery. An engrossing, inspirational call for a medicine that takes the soul as seriously as the body.”   – Kirkus Reviews (Starred)

“Whether discussing hospital design, longevity villages, caregiver burnout, or mindfulness retreats, Dr. Amitha Kalaichandran writes passionately and compassionately about wellness and the myriad ways modern medicine has failed to promote health. Read her outstanding book, “On Healing,” to learn how you can live not just longer but better.”   -Sandeep Jauhar, New York Times bestselling author of “Heart: A History” and “My Father’s Brain”

“Dr. Kalaichandran draws on her unique expertise in clinical practice and journalism to deliver a captivating exploration of the healing power of integrative medicine… full of compelling stories and experiences. ”   -Dr. Valter Longo, Director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California and author of The Longevity Diet.

“On Healing masterfully illuminates the critical role of psychological safety in both individual and organizational well-being. Dr. Kalaichandran’s personal journey serves as a powerful testament to the healing potential of compassionate, inclusive environments, urging us to rethink how we foster trust and safety in healthcare and beyond. ”   -Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School and author of Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well.