The voice of science-backed calm in an anxious world.

Before becoming a Harvard doctor specializing in stress, Dr. Nerurkar was a stressed patient looking for answers. When she saw a doctor for debilitating stress, she was told, “Try to relax more.” This dismissive response fueled her to study the effects of stress on the brain and body. Once she found her way out of stress, she vowed to become the doctor she needed during that difficult time. 

This defining experience set Dr. Nerurkar on a path to help other stressed patients. “I discovered a startling finding in my research: even though stress plays a role in nearly 80% of doctor’s visits, only 3% of doctors offer stress management counseling. My work aims to close this gap.”

Named 100 Women to Know in America, Dr. Nerurkar is a conversational expert, offering compelling, cutting-edge science through a voice that’s approachable and compassionate.

Her work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, Time Magazine, The Washington Post and The Atlantic. She is a frequent guest on MSNBC, The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Mel Robbins Podcast and Diary of a CEO. She is an internationally-recognized Fortune 50 speaker and her recent TED Talk was voted a Top 10 ‘Must Watch’ by TED. 

Dr. Nerurkar’s bestselling book, The 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body For Less Stress and More Resilience is available in 35 countries and 15 languages and offers a reimagined approach to overcoming stress for better mental health. She is currently writing her second book Bot Brain: When High Touch Meets High Tech on AI, mental health and the human connection.

“My work aims to empower people to take control of their lives with science-backed, practical and cost-free strategies. I deeply believe that better mental health is within reach for us all. You have the power to take the first step towards a brighter future.”