1-1 online sessions with a qualified expert
Mental Wellbeing & Lifestyle Medicine, 6 Week Online Group Course
by Lisa Catanzaro PhD
Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience & Wellbeing
Overview
What you'll achieve
Understand how the nervous system and mind-body connection work — and why this matters for your long-term health
Know the current evidence linking chronic physiological activation to illness and disease, and what lifestyle medicine says about reversing it
Have identified your own personal patterns, triggers, and habitual responses
Understand how lifestyle factors — movement, sleep, nutrition, recovery — affect immune and inflammatory health, based on current research
Have tested and chosen at least three mind-body techniques that work specifically for you
Have a written, personalized wellbeing plan you can use independently after the program ends
Who this is for
Participants who want to understand what is actually happening in their body — not just manage symptoms
Anyone with an interest in the science behind wellbeing, not just the lifestyle trends
People curious about immune function, autoimmune conditions, or chronic inflammation who want to understand the lifestyle medicine research
What's included
5 live group sessions, 50 minutes each, every Wednesday from September 16 to October 14 (noon EST / 6:00 pm CET)
Recordings of all 5 group sessions, available to watch or re-watch anytime
Weekly practice prompts — short, practical exercises to try between sessions (no grading, no submission required)
Your personalized written wellbeing plan, built progressively across the program
Session 5 (October 14): live guest talk and Q&A with Dr. Nicoletta Carlo-Stella, MD, PhD — Rheumatologist, specialist in immune function
Session 6 (October 21): personal 1:1 closing session with Dr. Lisa Catanzaro, PhD — personalized wellbeing plan and leave with individual next
Access to Dr. Lisa Catanzaro, PhD for questions between sessions
Program structure
1. Session 1
The Scientific Foundations: Mind-Body Connection
The stress response in plain language, the nervous system, the HPA axis, cortisol — explained accessibly. How acute and chronic physiological activation differ and why it matters for long-term health.
2. Session 2
Wellbeing, Disease Prevention & the Individual
The research link between chronic activation, illness, and disease. Individual differences in how we experience and respond to pressure. Guided self-assessment of your own wellbeing baseline and patterns.
3. Session 3
Life Situation & Perception Interventions
Practical tools for changing how you experience difficult situations — intrapersonal tools (locus of control, selective awareness, gratitude), interpersonal tools (communication, boundaries, support), and perception tools (cognitive reframing, meaning-making).
4. Session 4
Relaxation, Meditation & Mind-Body Practices
The most experiential session of the program. We practice guided breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, autogenic training, guided imagery, and meditation — live, together. You identify which method resonates with you personally and build it into a routine.
5. Session 5
Lifestyle Medicine + Immune Health — Guest Physician Session
How movement, sleep, nutrition, and recovery affect immune and inflammatory health. Followed an open Q&A with Dr. Nicoletta Carlo-Stella, MD, PhD — rheumatologist specializing in immune function.
6. Session 6
Personal 1:1 Closing Session with Dr. Lisa Catanzaro, PhD
What you'll need
Verified Top Expert
Lisa Catanzaro PhD
Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience & Wellbeing
USA & Expats , United States
12 years experience
FAQs
Still need more clarity? Here are answers to some commonly asked questions.
What if I miss a session?
All group lectures are recorded and will be available to you within 24 hours. You will not fall behind by missing a week . The only session that cannot be recorded for you is your own personal 1:1 in Session 6, which we will reschedule if needed.
Is this a Group course or 1:1 Session?
We incorporate both. The 5 group sessions are structured and content-rich, like a course. There is 1 final personal 1:1 closing coaching session that is individual, applied to your specific situation, and led by Dr. Catanzaro directly. Most participants find the combination more useful than either format alone.
What time zone are the sessions in?
Sessions run on Wednesdays at noon EST / 6:00 pm CET. If you are in a different time zone, please check the conversion before booking.
What platform are the live sessions on?
Sessions are delivered through Zoom. Once you have booked, you will receive a link to join each session directly . No additional software is required beyond a standard web browser.
How do I book?
Click the booking button on this page to reserve your seat and complete payment. For payment plan requests or scholarship enquiries, DM Dr. Catanzaro here on Vibly or LinkedIn before booking: linkedin.com/in/lisa-catanzaro-ph-d-m-p-h-m-arch-3913953