Pilar Gerasimo is a health journalist, author, podcaster, and social explorer based in the United States. She is committed to disrupting the traditional way of thinking about health improvement and introducing new ideas that challenge the current norms. Pilar has a BA in Comparative Literature and French from Mills College and a wealth of experience in the media and wellness industries. She is the author of "The Healthy Deviant: A Rule Breaker's Guide to Being Healthy in an Unhealthy World" (North Atlantic Books, 2020) and the founder of Healthy Deviant, a platform that encourages people to prioritize their health and well-being in everyday life. Pilar has worked as a Chief Creative Officer (CCO) at Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Executive Editor, Healthy Living at The Huffington Post, Senior Vice President, Healthy Living at Life Time, Founding Editor at Experience Life Magazine, and Executive Editor/Communications Consultant at Hanley Wood. She is also co-host of "The Living Experiment" podcast.