Resilience is the quiet, courageous decision to rise — again and again.

Health and Happiness Summit

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Sold Out Event

The 2024 Rise Today Health and Happiness Summit

In 2024, Rise Today Consulting proudly hosted the sold-out Health and Happiness Summit at the prestigious Kay Meek Theatre in West Vancouver, BC. This transformative event brought together thought leaders, wellness experts, and inspiring voices to explore the science and practice of resilience, health, trauma, illness, fitness, nutrition and joy.

With a focus on practical strategies, hope, and holistic wellness, the Summit was designed to empower attendees to thrive in every area of life.

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2024 Health & Happiness Summit

Summit Highlights & Speakers

Hope and Joy

Erica Harris

As the host, Erica explored the profound role of hope and joy in cultivating resilience. Drawing from her own lived experiences of life-threatening illness and recovery, she inspired attendees to embrace their capacity to rise through life’s most challenging moments.

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Trauma, Illness, and Addiction

Gabor Maté

Renowned physician and best-selling author, Dr. Gabor Maté delivered a compelling talk on how trauma shapes health, illness, and addiction. His insights provided attendees with a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection and practical approaches to healing.

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Healthy Eating

Dr. Zahra Ezzat Zadeh

Dr. Zahra shared evidence-based strategies for nutrition and mindful eating, demonstrating how small, intentional changes in diet can profoundly influence energy, wellness, and long-term health outcomes.

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Exercise and Fitness

Gillian Hatfield

Dr. Gillian Hatfield highlighted the importance of movement and fitness for both physical and mental health, offering attendees practical tools to integrate exercise into daily life for sustained vitality.

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MC & Wellness Advocate

Maureen McGrath

Nurse, media personality, and talk show host, Maureen McGrath expertly guided the event as Master of Ceremonies, ensuring the day flowed seamlessly while bringing warmth and humor to the stage.

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Where Inspiration Meets Action

Event Impact. A sold-out summit.

The 2024 Health and Happiness Summit sold out weeks in advance, reflecting the strong demand for authentic, inspiring conversations on health, wellness, and resilience. Attendees left equipped with practical strategies, renewed hope, and actionable tools to improve both physical and emotional well-being.nsure that no family has to navigate this journey alone.

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Summit Highlights

Relive the keynotes, sessions, energy of the sold-out 2024 summit

A full video recap from the 2024 Health and Happiness Summit is available, capturing the keynote presentations, speaker sessions, and the energy of the sold-out audience

An unforgettable day of insight, inspiration, and empowerment.

In Their Own Words

Real Stories, Real Impact

Hear from the individuals and organizations whose lives have been touched by Dr. Erica's work as a resilience speaker, health coach, and advocate for thriving through adversity.