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Nova Institute for Health We are a heart-centered think tank that takes action for the good of people, places, and the planet. Negative comments are responded to on a case-by-case basis.

We see a world where health is valued as our most basic and essential asset and where people, places, and the planet flourish for the benefit of all. A world where health underlies all of society’s decisions and actions, where the many interconnected determinants of well-being are recognized, and where we place greater value on integration, creativity, and wisdom. A world where people enjoy meaningful and fulfilling lives—no matter where on Earth they live, work, or play. The Nova Institute for Health is a heart-centered think tank that takes action for the good of people, places, and the planet. Our mission is to catalyze new ideas in health, understand the complex network of factors that influence health, and promote the well-being of individuals, communities, and the planet. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Nova Institute was founded in 2007 by Professor Brian Berman, MD, a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine. Cultivating a broad, transdisciplinary community of thought leaders and partners, the Nova Institute has established an international reputation as a place for exploration and discovery. We use social media to engage a global audience of researchers, thought leaders, academics, healthcare professionals, and more. We engage with our audience thoughtfully and professionally. The Institute will like, share, and comment on work from scholars, fellows, and other innovative and relevant organizations. We make every effort to be transparent about our involvement in certain projects and initiatives while remaining sensitive to our donors, funding organizations, researchers, and other stakeholders.

Before last month's CoFSA summit officially opened, Nova participants experienced Bhutan's food systems firsthand. Nova ...
10/07/2026

Before last month's CoFSA summit officially opened, Nova participants experienced Bhutan's food systems firsthand.

Nova Scholar Hannah Gosnell and her daughter, Phelix Schneider, hiked to Tiger's Nest, one of the most sacred sites in the Buddhist tradition. Invited Faculty Nadine Clopton visited Mountain Hazelnuts, an agroforestry initiative supporting more than 1,000 smallholder farming households across the country. She also shared a meal of seasonal vegetables and Bhutanese red rice with young monks at a mountaintop monastic school. Dr. Matías Javier Hargreaves Méndez spent the day with a women-led dairy cooperative.

Three different experiences, one shared lesson: food systems are inseparable from the land, culture, spirituality, and communities that sustain them. This hands-on learning stays with us, continuing to shape how we approach health, well-being, and flourishing.

Recently, we were honored to support three participants at the first-ever Global Conscious Food Systems Summit, hosted b...
10/01/2026

Recently, we were honored to support three participants at the first-ever Global Conscious Food Systems Summit, hosted by UNDP's Conscious Food Systems Alliance (CoFSA) alongside the Royal Government of Bhutan in Paro, Bhutan.

Nova Scholar Hannah Gosnell, Invited Faculty Nadine Clopton, and post-doc research assistant Matías Javier Hargreaves Méndez joined delegates from approximately 65 countries for four days of exploration into what it means to build food systems rooted in consciousness, culture, and care for the land.

This summit opened with keynotes from former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay. Their messages were grounded in Bhutan's philosophy of Gross National Happiness and connected the dots between human and planetary well-being and food systems transformation. We're proud to have helped our faculty and fellows be part of this important global conversation, and we're excited to bring what they learned back into Nova's work.

A chance countryside encounter led Nova President and Founder Dr. Brian Berman to reflect on the importance of leading w...
09/30/2026

A chance countryside encounter led Nova President and Founder Dr. Brian Berman to reflect on the importance of leading with heart and humanity. Beyond vision or strategy, true leadership centers collaboration, trust, and human connection—and good leaders remind us what we stand for. In uncertain times, the leadership we embody can inspire others and help shape the kind of world we want to live in.

"Courage may open the door, but love changes how we walk through it."

Read more: https://novainstituteforhealth.org/compassionate-leadership-for-uncertain-times/

"Nature sounds, for instance, tend to lower stress levels, while the same decibel level of traffic sounds raises them, b...
09/23/2026

"Nature sounds, for instance, tend to lower stress levels, while the same decibel level of traffic sounds raises them, because our responses to sounds are anchored in memory and emotion."

Separating sound from noise requires a nuanced understanding of the intersection of sound, biology, personal experience, and the larger environment. From trucks on a highway and birdsong to the hum of a data center or the near-silence of a library, what is pleasant in one context can be distracting in another—or even unhealthy.

In The Sonic Commons, a new series from Nova Media Fellow Reasons to be Cheerful, stories explore how noise affects our health—and how we can create better soundscapes in an ever-noisier world.

Read more: https://reasonstobecheerful.world/collection/sonic-commons/

What does it mean to embrace our humanity, especially in an age of growing artificial intelligence? Nova President and F...
07/08/2026

What does it mean to embrace our humanity, especially in an age of growing artificial intelligence? Nova President and Founder Brian Berman says it means leaning into our true superpower—relationships—and sparking a relational renaissance that centers our uniquely human capabilities.

"When AI is viewed primarily as a tool for computing, scheduling, and giving us a lift across town—instead of an easy substitute for true empathy—humans are empowered to love, learn, and care for each other in all the ways that matter."

Read more: https://ow.ly/EpeZ50Zlike

🎆 From the Nova family to yours, we wish everyone a safe and healthy July 4th!
07/04/2026

🎆 From the Nova family to yours, we wish everyone a safe and healthy July 4th!

Big thanks to everyone who participated in last week's terrific Nova Campfire on relational intelligence and AI. This ti...
06/26/2026

Big thanks to everyone who participated in last week's terrific Nova Campfire on relational intelligence and AI. This timely discussion explored how the rapid rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping what it means to be human. Speakers and participants examined the concept of relational intelligence and the urgent need for a relational renaissance centering the uniquely human capacities critical to flourishing.

Watch and share recordings: https://youtu.be/HDmnwS79FOs?si=F9Me-5CLG__daqSE

On , we honor the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and the enduring pursuit of freedom, dignity, and opportun...
06/19/2026

On , we honor the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and the enduring pursuit of freedom, dignity, and opportunity.

We also recognize that health and well-being are shaped by the relationships, communities, and environments that help people thrive. Research underscores the importance of connection, belonging, and cultural identity as powerful foundations for lifelong health.

As we commemorate Juneteenth, we reflect on the importance of creating conditions for every person to flourish.

"Different people need different approaches. Some benefit from more structure, others from flexibility. Increasingly, I’...
06/18/2026

"Different people need different approaches. Some benefit from more structure, others from flexibility. Increasingly, I’ve also come to see the importance of spiritual recovery, which involves addressing the deeper human need for connection and meaning."

In the final Insight Collaborative conversation, Nova Invited Faculty David Wiss discusses his work at the intersection of nutrition, mental health, and addiction recovery. Through research, personal experience, and deep compassion, David works to bridge the cultural divide between traditional nutritional approaches and science-based, functional models for both eating disorder and addiction recovery.

Read the interview: https://ow.ly/2ffH50ZcO4E

"When enough people remember that they are not separate from nature, from one another, or from the consequences of their...
06/05/2026

"When enough people remember that they are not separate from nature, from one another, or from the consequences of their actions, everything changes."

In the latest Insight Collaborative conversation, Knellee Bisram emphasizes the importance of inner healing to create sustainable global change. Her work with the Academy of the Heart and Mind combines mindfulness-based practices with leadership development and a global citizenship framework that empowers young people worldwide—and seeks to illuminate our innate interconnection with nature.

Read more: https://hub.novainstituteforhealth.org/inner-healing-for-global-change-a-conversation-with-knellee-bisram/

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