Pavel Somov, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist in private practice, co-owner of Existential-Dynamic Associates. He is the author of several books on mindfulness-based applications and self-help, such as Eating the Moment, Present Perfect, Lotus Effect, Reinventing the Meal, Anger Management Jumpstart, and Mindful Emotional Eating. He is on the advisory board of the Mindfulness Project (UK) and has lectured extensively, domestically and internationally, on the topics of mindfulness-based therapy applications and self-care. His books have been translated into Dutch, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, and Russian. Somov has also published on the topics of psychodrama and logotherapy. He grew up in the Soviet Union and, after his service in the Soviet military, immigrated to the United States in early 1990s. He lives, practices, and meditates in Pittsburgh, PA.

Dr. Vicki Steine is an accomplished DSc, LCSW, BCHN, IFNCP with over 25 years of experience in social work, both in inpatient and outpatient settings. She runs a private practice in Atlanta specializing in assisting children and adults dealing with a variety of conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, Tourette's syndrome, addiction, and trauma. Dr. Steine is a graduate of the University of Georgia, where she obtained her Master's degree in Social Work. She also received a Doctorate of Science in Holistic Nutrition from Hawthorn University, becoming a Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist certified by the National Association of Nutrition Professionals and an Integrated and Functional Nutrition Academy Nutrition Certified Practitioner. Using her extensive experience in social work and nutrition education, Dr. Steine employs an integrated approach to help clients overcome various challenges that may prevent them from leading fulfilling lives. Her approach is multi-faceted, incorporating nutrition, mind-body exercises, and traditional psychotherapy techniques such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy. This holistic approach has enabled Dr. Steine to help her clients optimize their well-being by addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of their health. Dr. Steine's expertise has been recognized widely. She has delivered educational workshops and spoken at several conferences, where she has shared her knowledge on the benefits of nutrition for improving mental health with professionals and laypeople alike. Dr. Steine also has personal experience with the effectiveness of a holistic approach. She used nutrition and supplements to recover from a near-death boating accident and a period of severe depression.