Mentors Like Michael Pollan

Michael Pollan is an influential American author and journalist specializing in food and environmental issues. If you follow Michael Pollan, these are the 24 most similar thought leaders we track, matched by profile similarity and ranked by their Modern Mentor AI credibility rating.

Jamie Oliver
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Jamie Oliver

Renowned chef and activist focused on reducing childhood obesity through healthy, home-cooked meals.

Credibility rating: 500/1000

Timothy Ferriss
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Timothy Ferriss

Innovative businessperson, technology advisor and best-selling author known as ‘the Oprah of audio’.

Credibility rating: 379/1000

Malcolm Gladwell
3

Malcolm Gladwell

Malcolm Gladwell is a prominent journalist and author known for his influential books and podcasts.

Credibility rating: 226/1000

Christopher Kimball
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Christopher Kimball

Founder of Milk Street, host of its TV and radio show, established Cook's Magazine and authored books.

Credibility rating: 211/1000

Bruce H. Lipton
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Bruce H. Lipton

Renowned cell biologist, author, and speaker specializing in bridging science and spirit.

Credibility rating: 176/1000

Jonathan Haidt
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Jonathan Haidt

Ethical Leadership Professor at NYU, recognized global thinker, co-developer of Moral Foundations theory, author.

Credibility rating: 170/1000

Robert B. Cialdini
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Robert B. Cialdini

Influential psychologist globally known for researching persuasion, authoring bestsellers, and ethical business consulting.

Credibility rating: 129/1000

Anthony Bourdain
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Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain was a celebrated chef, author, and travel documentarian known for his culinary explorations.

Credibility rating: 114/1000

Deepak Chopra
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Deepak Chopra

Deepak Chopra is a prominent figure in alternative medicine and personal transformation.

Credibility rating: 96/1000

Steven Pinker
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Steven Pinker

Renowned authority on language and mind, authored several praised books and has received numerous awards.

Credibility rating: 63/1000

William W Li
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William W Li

William W. Li is a physician and author known for his work on the science of food and health.

Credibility rating: 62/1000

Jonah Berger
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Jonah Berger

Jonah Berger is a marketing professor and bestselling author known for his expertise in consumer behavior.

Credibility rating: 61/1000

Dave Asprey
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Dave Asprey

Dave Asprey is a prominent entrepreneur and author known for founding Bulletproof 360 and advocating biohacking.

Credibility rating: 61/1000

Gabor Maté
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Gabor Maté

Renowned speaker and author, expert on addiction, stress, childhood development with internationally translated works.

Credibility rating: 58/1000

Martha Holmberg
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Martha Holmberg

Martha Holmberg is a renowned food writer and cookbook author with multiple James Beard Award nominations.

Credibility rating: 48/1000

Melissa Clark
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Melissa Clark

Melissa Clark is a prominent food writer and cookbook author known for her work with the New York Times.

Credibility rating: 43/1000

Mike Dow
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Mike Dow

Bestselling author and renowned therapist, regular on Dr. Oz and The Doctors, seen on numerous TV shows.

Credibility rating: 37/1000

Lucy Engelman
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Lucy Engelman

Lucy Engelman is an illustrator known for her intricate line work inspired by nature.

Credibility rating: 36/1000

Olivia Rivers
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Olivia Rivers

Olivia Rivers is an author dedicated to holistic wellness and empowering healthier lifestyles.

Credibility rating: 36/1000

Peter Roger Breggin
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Peter Roger Breggin

Psychiatry reformer now tackling COVID-19 science misuse; expert in legal cases on adverse drug effects.

Credibility rating: 35/1000

Yotam Ottolenghi
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Yotam Ottolenghi

7-time NY Times best-selling cookbook author, weekly columnist, London restaurateur, and award winner.

Credibility rating: 35/1000

Andrew B. Newberg
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Andrew B. Newberg

Director of Marcus Institute with research on neuroimaging, spirituality, and alternative therapies. Co-authored bestsellers on neuroscience and spirituality.

Credibility rating: 32/1000

Jeremy Adam Smith
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Jeremy Adam Smith

Writer and editor specializing in parenting, science, and culture, with award-winning journalism and multiple books.

Credibility rating: 32/1000

Joe Yonan
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Joe Yonan

Joe Yonan is a prominent American food writer and cookbook author known for his plant-based recipes.

Credibility rating: 30/1000

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