On the Cover

Financial therapist Bari Tessler-Linden helps people manage their money by first exploring their thoughts, values and beliefs.

Fashion model Lizzie Miller has thrived by simply being herself.

Living a healthy and sustainable life comes naturally to Ted Ning, which makes him well-suited to his job – promoting Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability to like-minded millions.

Pilates changed Brooke Siler’s body—and her life. Now, helping others transform themselves for the better has become her life’s work.

As a kid, John Garcia depended on a canine pal who always seemed to see the best in him. Today, he returns the favor by helping dogs deemed “unadoptable” become their best selves—and find loving, forever homes.

How actress-athlete Maxine Bahns and her husband, Patrick Watson, are navigating first-time parenthood.

How two kindred spirits launched a Web phenomenon and found a work-life balance that works for them.

Alexandra Cousteau continues her legendary family’s work with an eye toward protecting and conserving our most endangered ecosystems.

Get a closer look at what inspires and motivates adventurer and environmental advocate Alexandra Cousteau in the transcript from our Coverage interview.

Author and veganism advocate Rory Freedman isn’t afraid to get in your face about animal rights, but what she really wants is for you to be as happy and healthy as she is.

Ecologist Josh Donlan fuels his innovative conservation policies with a deep and abiding passion for all things outdoors.

Personal experience led finance guru Jean Chatzky to discover the deep link between financial security and a healthy, happy life. Now she’s helping the rest of us make the connection.

Best-selling author and TV host Ellie Krieger found a personal balance between good health and delicious food. Now she’s committed to helping others make a breakthrough.

On Extreme Makeover: Home Edition – and in his life – designer Eduardo Xol creates spaces that appeal to the senses, and to his own notion of what living well is really about.

A healthy and happy life is within your reach, says Marianne Williamson — if you’re willing to change your way of thinking. 

Majora Carter left a promising artistic career to fight environmental injustice in the South Bronx.

Volleyball legend Gabrielle Reece blends fitness, family, fun – and an abiding mission: helping others embrace a healthier way of life.

Retiring from the game and becoming a mother haven’t slowed soccer superstar Julie Foudy, who continues to advocate for women in sports.

Three-time world karate champion Elisa Au blazes trails for future generations and sets the karate world on fire.

Celebrity chef Nathan Lyon is a huge fan of clean, local food. He’s also a pro at cooking food that makes people delightfully, deliciously happy.

At 41, Dara Torres is one of the fastest swimmers in the world – and she’s set to become the only female swimmer from the United States to compete in four Olympic Games.