Dr. Alia Crum is a psychologist, storyteller, and award-winning scientist whose work reveals a simple but transformative insight: When we change our beliefs, we can change our lives. A Stanford professor and Director of the Mind & Body Lab, she brings cutting-edge research on the the mind–body connection, health, stress and performance to some of the world’s most influential companies and institutions including. Her studies, podcasts and media interviews, and viral TEDx talk have reached millions and reshaped public understanding of the mind’s role in health, behavior, and human potential.

What distinguishes Dr. Crum as a speaker is her rare ability to blend rigorous science and actionable advice with warmth, clarity, and hope. She shows audiences that mindsets are not soft concepts but measurable, trainable forces that shape physiology, performance, leadership, and culture. Her forthcoming book illuminates how beliefs form, how they become self-fulfilling, and how they can be redesigned to create healthier, more resilient individuals and organizations.

For media inquiries or to book Dr. Crum as a podcast guest, email: mbl_contact@stanford.edu.