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.

Timothy Ferriss
Innovative businessperson, technology advisor and best-selling author known as ‘the Oprah of audio’.
Credibility rating: 467/1000

Jamie Oliver
Renowned chef and activist focused on reducing childhood obesity through healthy, home-cooked meals.
Credibility rating: 456/1000

Jonathan Haidt
Ethical Leadership Professor at NYU, recognized global thinker, co-developer of Moral Foundations theory, author.
Credibility rating: 371/1000

Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell is a prominent journalist and author known for his influential books and podcasts.
Credibility rating: 362/1000

Christopher Kimball
Founder of Milk Street, host of its TV and radio show, established Cook's Magazine and authored books.
Credibility rating: 193/1000

Bruce H. Lipton
Renowned cell biologist, author, and speaker specializing in bridging science and spirit.
Credibility rating: 150/1000

Robert B. Cialdini
Influential psychologist globally known for researching persuasion, authoring bestsellers, and ethical business consulting.
Credibility rating: 129/1000

Steven Pinker
Renowned authority on language and mind, authored several praised books and has received numerous awards.
Credibility rating: 73/1000

Gabor Maté
Renowned speaker and author, expert on addiction, stress, childhood development with internationally translated works.
Credibility rating: 71/1000

Jonah Berger
Jonah Berger is a marketing professor and bestselling author known for his expertise in consumer behavior.
Credibility rating: 70/1000

Anthony Bourdain
Anthony Bourdain was a celebrated chef, author, and travel documentarian known for his culinary explorations.
Credibility rating: 69/1000

William W Li
William W. Li is a physician and author known for his work on the science of food and health.
Credibility rating: 65/1000

Dave Asprey
Dave Asprey is a prominent entrepreneur and author known for founding Bulletproof 360 and advocating biohacking.
Credibility rating: 64/1000

Martha Holmberg
Martha Holmberg is a renowned food writer and cookbook author with multiple James Beard Award nominations.
Credibility rating: 50/1000

Melissa Clark
Melissa Clark is a prominent food writer and cookbook author known for her work with the New York Times.
Credibility rating: 45/1000

Deepak Chopra
Deepak Chopra is a prominent figure in alternative medicine and personal transformation.
Credibility rating: 43/1000

Andrew B. Newberg
Director of Marcus Institute with research on neuroimaging, spirituality, and alternative therapies. Co-authored bestsellers on neuroscience and spirituality.
Credibility rating: 35/1000

Jeremy Adam Smith
Writer and editor specializing in parenting, science, and culture, with award-winning journalism and multiple books.
Credibility rating: 34/1000

Yotam Ottolenghi
7-time NY Times best-selling cookbook author, weekly columnist, London restaurateur, and award winner.
Credibility rating: 32/1000

Olivia Rivers
Olivia Rivers is an author dedicated to holistic wellness and empowering healthier lifestyles.
Credibility rating: 30/1000

Lucy Engelman
Lucy Engelman is an illustrator known for her intricate line work inspired by nature.
Credibility rating: 27/1000

Peter Roger Breggin
Psychiatry reformer now tackling COVID-19 science misuse; expert in legal cases on adverse drug effects.
Credibility rating: 23/1000

