Allison Gilbert is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and one of the most influential writers and speakers on how to find the inner resources to overcome life’s biggest challenges. Through research and lived experience, Allison helps audiences transform grief and loss and find connection amid the growing public health crisis of social isolation and loneliness. Allison writes regularly for The New York Times, has been interviewed on the Today Show, Good Morning America, and NPR, has presented hundreds of talks to wellness retreat centers, companies, and organizations. Allison is the author and co-author of numerous books, including Dr. Ruth Westheimer’s final book, The Joy of Connections (Penguin Random House/Rodale), and hosts “Making Connections,” a monthly conversation series with Reimagine on building meaningful bonds. Connect with her everywhere at @itsallisongilbert.