McQuaid, Michelle: - An honorary fellow at Melbourne University's Center for Wellbeing Science and one of LinkedIn's top 10 Mental Health Thought Leaders, Dr. Michelle McQuaid transforms cutting-edge research into practical tools for thriving. Her work, featured in media outlets worldwide, has enabled thousands of people in workplaces, schools, and communities to care for their wellbeing, build psychosocial safety, and navigate change with confidence.Michelle weaves scientific rigor and lived experience throughout her work-from six best-selling books and academic articles to her acclaimed podcast featuring over 250 conversations with the world's leading researchers. This powerful blend of evidence and practical application is transforming how we approach mental health worldwide.Dr. McQuaid began her own career as a 'good girl'-achieving external success while losing herself. Now she's traded perfectionism for playfulness, focusing her research on helping women break free from patterns that can destroy their wellbeing and sense of self. Drawing on global studies of women's experiences, she offers evidence-based practices for building self-compassion, secure attachment, and self-leadership. Her approach is intentionally playful yet powerful, challenging yet compassionate-because she knows firsthand that real transformation requires both wisdom and warmth