Book Dr. Erica Oberg
Science-backed talks that help audiences rethink the relationship between vitality, pleasure, and performance.
Dr. Erica Oberg delivers engaging presentations that bridge longevity science, nervous system regulation, and the philosophy of Healthy Hedonism, revealing why feeling good may be one of the most powerful drivers of long-term health.
Her talks combine rigorous science, practical insight, and compelling storytelling to help audiences understand how physiology, lifestyle design, and meaningful experiences shape vitality and resilience.
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Signature Keynote
Healthy Hedonism
Why Feeling Good Is Good for You
Modern life has quietly trained many people to live in a state of chronic survival physiology, where stress, vigilance, and restriction shape our biology. But the human body was never designed for constant strain.
In this engaging and science-rich keynote, Dr. Oberg introduces Healthy Hedonism, a philosophy that reframes pleasure as a biological driver of vitality and longevity. Through the lenses of neuroscience, hormonal intelligence, and lifestyle medicine, she reveals how experiences that feel good, connection, beauty, novelty, movement, and meaning, regulate physiology and support long-term healthspan.
Audiences leave with a new understanding:
designing a life that feels deeply good is not indulgent, it is intelligent biology.
Speaking Topics
Dr. Oberg customizes talks for conferences, retreats, leadership groups, and wellness communities.
The Culinary Alchemist
Why How We Eat Matters More Than What
In a culture obsessed with restriction and “clean eating,” we’ve forgotten a fundamental truth: pleasure is a biological requirement for healthy metabolism.
This talk reframes the dinner table as a powerful physiological environment where sensory delight, connection, and curiosity prime the body for digestion, repair, and metabolic resilience.
The Longevity of Joy
Reversing the Hidden Triggers of Aging
Longevity without vitality is not success, it is simply a longer period of survival.
This session explores how chronic stress and survival physiology quietly accelerate aging, and how joy, beauty, and connection influence measurable biomarkers of resilience and healthspan.
From Surviving to Thriving
Building a Brain Designed for Experience
Most of us treat the brain like a productivity machine. But the brain is ultimately an organ of experience.
This talk explores how sensory richness, meaningful connection, nature, and creativity support neuroplasticity, mitochondrial health, and long-term cognitive vitality.
Why Audiences Connect With Dr. Oberg
Dr. Oberg’s work sits at the intersection of rigorous science and lived experience.
With more than two decades in clinical medicine, biomedical research, and public health leadership, she brings a rare combination of credibility, warmth, and clarity to the stage.
Highlights include:
- Integrative physician and longevity strategist
- Author of Healthy Hedonism: Why Feeling Good Is Good for You
- Over 20 years of clinical experience in vitality and preventive medicine
- NIH-funded research in health promotion
- Published researcher with 30+ peer-reviewed scientific papers
- Former Founding Medical Director of Bastyr University California
- Medical Director of Marqi Medical
- Concierge physician serving high-performing professionals in La Jolla, California
For more than a decade, Dr. Oberg has served as featured faculty at renowned wellness destinations including Rancho La Puerta, where she integrates cutting-edge science with immersive experiential learning.
Ideal Audiences
Dr. Oberg’s talks resonate strongly with audiences interested in:
- Longevity and healthspan
- Nervous system resilience and stress recovery
- Hormonal vitality and midlife health
- Leadership sustainability and performance
- Lifestyle design for well-being
She frequently speaks at:
- Wellness and longevity conferences
- Executive leadership events
- Luxury wellness resorts and retreats
- Corporate well-being programs
- Women’s vitality and leadership events
Speaking Formats
Dr. Oberg offers several presentation formats depending on the event:
- Keynote presentations
- Conference lectures
- Interactive workshops
- Retreat programming and immersive experiences
- Panel discussions and moderated conversations
Invite Dr. Oberg to Speak
Dr. Oberg’s presentations combine scientific insight, engaging storytelling, and practical tools that help audiences rethink the relationship between pleasure, vitality, and long-term health.
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