Zelana Montminy
| Dr. Zelana Montminy | |
|---|---|
 Zelana-Montminy.jpg | |
| Born | San Diego, California |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 🏫 Education | Pomona College (B.A.), Cornell University (Certification), California School of Professional Psychology (M.A.), The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (Psy.D). |
| 💼 Occupation | Doctor of Psychology, TV host, Author |
| Known for | Health and wellness expert |
| Notable work | 21 Days to Resilience (2016), Healthy, Fit, Happy Mom DVD series |
| Television | Access Live, Good Morning America, The Today Show, E! Entertainment Television, People Magazine, PopSugar, The Doctors |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Joel Montminy |
| 👶 Children | 2 |
| 🌐 Website | drzelana |
Zelana Montminy is a Doctor of Psychology, health expert, author and TV personality. Montminy is best known for her work in positive psychology and in the media.[1][2]
Life[edit]
Montminy was born in San Diego, California. Her mother Esfira Burd is a linguist and former journalist while her father Frank Muchnik is a graphic artist. Her parents and older sister Fianna Muchnik Jurdant, a senior policy analyst at the OECD, immigrated from the former Soviet Union to the United States in the 70s.[3] Montminy studied at Pomona College, Cornell University, California School of Professional Psychology and Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She holds Master's and Doctorate degrees in clinical psychology with a specialization in health and focus in positive psychology, and has a certification in nutrition. Zelana married Joel Montminy, an investment banker, in Los Angeles in 2007. They currently live in Los Angeles and have two children.[4]
Career[edit]
Zelana Montminy is a Doctor of Psychology, TV host, health and wellness expert, author, entrepreneur, and speaker.[5][6][7] She has collaborated with industry-leading health and fitness experts including Dr. Oz, Jane Fonda, Dr. Andrew Weil, Bob Harper, and is one of Maria Shriver's Architects of Change.[8][9]
Doctor of Psychology[edit]
Montminy’s work in the field of psychology and wellness has centered around the science of happiness and resilience[10], psychological influence on health and the link between emotions and healthful eating behavior.[11]
She is a member of the American Psychological Association, and is active in the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) serving in a variety of chapter, regional, and international roles.[12] She was also a fellow at the Institute for Applied Positive Research, and on the Program Advisory Board of the Respect Institute.[5]
Author[edit]
In 2016 Montminy published her first book 21 Days to Resilience from Harper Elixir in which she discusses how to transcend the daily grind, deal with the tough stuff, and discover your strongest self.[13]
Television and media[edit]
She has been a health and wellness reporter for “PopSugar Now!” on the TV Guide Network Channel, and hosted a variety of shows on different networks including “Fit or Fiction”, “What to Eat For…”, “Celebrity Secret Weapon”, “Class FitSugar”, “Get The Bod” and “Free Health Care” on Awestruck.[9][14][15][16] She has appeared as a guest expert on Good Morning America, The Today Show, E! Entertainment Television, People Magazine, Access Live, KTLA, AOL Health and The Doctors.[1][11][17][18][19]
Montminy is a featured expert in a variety of national print and digital publications such as People, Redbook, Everyday Health, Fit Pregnancy, Shape, Huffington Post, Today.com, Real Simple, Bustle, Yahoo!, New York Daily News and Psychology Today.[20][21][22][23][24] She has been an online contributor for Maria Shriver, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Molly Sims.[25][26][27] Montminy also created a series of DVDs titled “Healthy, Fit, Happy Mom” related to pre and post pregnancy exercises and nutrition.[28]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Anthony Smiljkovich (12 December 2013). "Freshology: Survive The Holidays With Healthy Eating". Myfoxla. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ↑ "Experts say juice cleanses are unnecessary, expensive and often packed with sugar". Daily News. 11 July 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ↑ "Fianna Muchnik Jurdant, ERC '92". UC San Diego. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
- ↑ "Joel Montminy: Executive Profile & Biography - Businessweek". Bloomberg. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Zelana Montminy.About". Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ↑ "Work Out In Your Hotel Room!". The Huffington Post. 30 June 2011. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ↑ "Zelana Montminy. Fit Tv". The Chalkboard. 29 April 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ↑ Maria Shriver - Architects of Change 5 May 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Dr. Zelana Montminy". Fitfusion. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ↑ "Happiness And Weight Loss: The Surprising Connection". Huffington Post. 21 June 2011. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Nancy Cruz. "How Food Affects Your Mood". KTLA5. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ↑ "Spotlight on Early Career Members Welcome, Dr. Montminy". American Psychological Association. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
- ↑ Harper Collins Publishers April 2016.
- ↑ "Zelana Montminy". IMDb. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ↑ "Zelana Montminy". Fora.tv. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ↑ "Free Health Care". Awestruck. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
- ↑ "How Much Is Too Much? Moms Talk About Screen Time". People. 2 February 2015. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ↑ Cassandra Gaskin (2 March 2014). "How to Look & Feel Like an A-Lister With POPSUGAR". KTLA. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ↑ The Doctors - Simple Ways to Reduce Stress Now The Doctors. 23 May 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
- ↑ Shawn Achor (13 October 2011). "3 Ways Happiness Can Improve Health". Psychology Today. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ↑ "Eat These Foods for Gorgeous, Healthy Hair". Shape. 24 July 2013. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ↑ Regina Boyle Wheeler (6 June 2014). "6 Summer Foods to Ease Depression". Everyday Health. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ↑ "7 Winter Foods for Depression". Yahoo Health. 26 December 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ↑ Erin Zammett Ruddy (18 May 2018). "How Adopting a Family Motto Can Help Raise Kind, Resilient, Confident Kids". Real Simple. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
- ↑ Stop Seeking Happiness - Why We Need to Focus on Resilience Instead Maria Shriver - Powered By Inspiration. 5 May 2016 Retrieved 21 June 2016.
- ↑ Four For Foodstirs: Dr. Zelana Montminy Foodstirs. 8 May 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
- ↑ On My Reading List | 21 Days of Resilience Molly Sims. 7 April 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
- ↑ "Amazon.com".
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