Deepika Chopra

Dr. Deepika Chopra is a professional psychologist and founder of Things Are Looking Up®, a consultancy devoted to the intersection of science and soul. She is also the creator of the popular science-based card deck of the same name. Known as The Optimism Doctor®, her work draws from behavioral science, emotional fitness, neuroscience, and ancient wisdom to build modern tools for resilience and joy. She completed a dual postdoctoral fellowship at UCLA and Cedars-Sinai, and her insights have been featured in Vogue, Forbes, The Atlantic, and regularly on NBC's Today. She runs workshops for companies like Google, Amazon, and Amex, and has delivered keynotes at events including the Aspen Ideas Festival. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three young children. The Power of Real Optimism is her first book.