An Evening with Dr. Tara Narula in conversation with Will Reeve at Books & Books – Coral Gables, FL

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About The Book

A revolutionary, science-backed approach to living well from ABC News chief medical correspondent and cardiologist Dr. Tara Narula, that bridges the gap between our physical and mental health to show how resilience is the key to both.

As the number one leading cause of death in the United States, heart disease has several common prescriptions from cardiologists, such as medication, surgery, diet, and exercise. There is, however, one treatment that is consistently overlooked: resilience. We need resilience to get us to face new diagnoses, to show up to doctor’s appointments, to take those medications, to make it through surgery (and to recover from it), and to stick to that diet or new workout plan.

That’s where this paradigm-shifting book comes in, connecting the worlds of medicine and psychology. Its application goes beyond heart disease to other difficult diagnoses and traumatic health events, and overall well-being.

Over the course of her decades-long career as a board-certified cardiologist and journalist, Dr. Narula noticed there was something missing in patient care: the need to address mental health alongside physical health. To thrive when faced with a medical challenge, a patient must be mentally prepared to face it. This realization transformed Dr. Narula’s career and led her down an eye-opening path, studying landmark medical trials and the latest advancements in the field as well as interviewing patients, doctors, researchers, and thought leaders.

The Healing Power of Resilience is the culmination of this work, offering practical tools to build your resilience, which Dr. Narula calls the “Resilience Response.” Challenging situations can lead to a stress reaction in the body. Learning to practice the “Resilience Response” when that happens can mitigate it, and therefore help prevent disease, promote healing, and improve quality of life. This set of tools leads you to the following: an acceptance of your situation; a flexible mindset; a change in lifestyle; an ability to face fears; a pursuit of purpose; a hopeful outlook on the future; a commitment to seeking connection; embracing a love of self and others. Through scientific research, pioneering medical journalism, and personal stories, this book presents a revolutionary new approach to living well—whether you’re facing a health challenge or simply striving for a healthier life at any age.

About The Author

Dr. Tara Narula is a board-certified cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, an associate professor of cardiovascular medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine, Hofstra/Northwell, the associate director of the Women’s Heart Program at Lenox Hill Hospital and director of communications for the Katz Institute of Women’s Health. An award-winning journalist, she is an NBC News Medical Contributor, an Emmy Award­–winning former senior medical correspondent at CBS News, and former CNN medical correspondent. After graduating from Stanford University with degrees in economics and biology, she founded and served as CEO of her own small business before getting her medical degree at USC Keck School of Medicine, where she graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha Society Honors. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Harvard University/Brigham and Women’s Hospital and her fellowship training in cardiology at NewYork Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Narula is currently a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and serves as a national spokesperson for the American Heart Association. She is codirector of a mentoring program for women pursuing careers in cardiology called Face of Cardiology. She lives in New York City with her husband and daughters.

About The Moderator

Will Reeve is a New York-based national correspondent, reporting for all ABC News programs and platforms, including “Good Morning America,” “World News Tonight with David Muir,” “Nightline” and ABC News Live. At ABC News, Reeve has reported on a variety of stories from 41 states and eight countries, with more to come. He has covered hurricanes, wildfires, the COVID-19 pandemic, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the World Cup, the Super Bowl, the World Series, the NBA Finals, the NCAA men’s and women’s Final Four, the College Football Playoff National Championship, and more.

In 2024, Reeve co-anchored ABC’s official Emmy® pre-show, “On the Red Carpet: Live at the Emmys.”

Reeve’s 2024 ABC News Studios documentary, “Will Reeve: Finding My Father,” featured original enterprise reporting from the furthest reaches of Alaska to Baja, Mexico, and aired in primetime on ABC and streaming on Hulu.

Reeve’s work as part of a group of ABC News journalists covering a series of wildfires in California in 2019 earned him his first News Emmy nomination for Outstanding Coverage of a Breaking News Story in a Newscast. In 2022, Reeve was nominated for Outstanding Live News Special for his work co-anchoring the ABC News Live special “Mission to Mars: Live.”

Prior to joining ABC News in 2018, Reeve was a correspondent at ESPN, contributing to all ESPN platforms and shows, including its flagship “SportsCenter,” “College Gameday,” “E:60” and ESPN Radio. While at ESPN, Reeve also anchored the weekly “MSG Hockey Show” on MSG Network in the New York City area.

Prior to beginning his career in broadcast television, Reeve spent two summers as an intern at “Good Morning America.”

Reeve serves on the board of directors of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, an organization founded by his late parents dedicated to finding cures for spinal cord injuries and providing quality-of-life care for those impacted by paralysis. He is also a national ambassador for Boys & Girls Clubs of America and a member of the BGCA Alumni Hall of Fame.

A 2014 graduate of Middlebury College in Vermont with a degree in English and American literatures. Reeve lives in New York City.