Michael Olpin PhD
World leader in stress management and stress reduction
ABOUT DR. OLPIN
Dr. Olpin has taught Stress Management, Mind/Body Wellness, and other wellness-oriented classes at several universities around the country for over 30 years.
He is the author of several published books including his most recent UNWIND! 7 Principles for a Stress-Free Life (available in 4 languages), the college textbook Stress Management for Life, and The World is NOT a Stressful Place: Stress Relief for Everyone.
Dr. Olpin has influenced many throughout the world through his classes, digital media downloads, and online presentations. He created the #1 online stress reduction, stress relief, and relaxation experience – The Stress Relief Center.
Dr. Olpin is the founder and director of the Stress Relief Center at Weber State University, which helps community members and students find opportunities to relax. He is also known for his professional workshops, seminars, training, and work with individuals, including parents, students, athletes, and executives across the United States.
It is the most rewarding feeling to be a part of someone’s success over stress;
so much so that I have dedicated my life’s work to helping others by teaching them the things that I have learned over the past 30 years.
Happy Clients
Professional workshops,
AUTOLIV
VASA FITNESS
Davis county health Department
Vistage International
NCUA
National Credit Union Association
Peterson, Inc.
Industrial Services Company
nicholas & Company
Food Services Company
world financial group
USAID
Federal Government Agency
Utah Bankers Association
zions bank
American Express
arup laboratories
hill air force base
parker aerospace technologies
zions securities corporation
deseret mutual benefits administrators
pacificorp
Ogden regional medical center
box elder county
Weber county water conservancy district
PEHP
Altius Health Plans
Davis School District
marketstar
utah municipal clerks association
Orriant Wellness Provider
Ogden City Police Department
Salomon Group
Sports Equipment Company
Merrick Bank
Invited Speeches & Presentations
- American Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
- American Mothers – Weber County Chapter
- American School Health Association
- ASCLS – Utah Chapter
- Association for the Advancement of Health Education
- Box Elder School District
- Brigham Young University
- CASA – Utah Court Appointed Special Advocates
- CLMA – Utah Chapter
- Community United Methodist Church
- Davis School District
- Families Alive Annual Conference
- Family Connection Center (FCC)
- Good Things Utah (Channel 4 TV)
- Good4Utah (Channel 4 TV) Afternoon News
- Good4Utah (Channel 4 TV) Noon News
- Health Education Association of Utah Conference
- Health Science and Technology (HST) Education Summer Conference
- LDS Church
- LDS Church Groups
- Merrick Bank
- Mountain States College Stores Association (Keynote Speaker)
- National Conference on Undergraduate Research
- National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association
- National Social Science Association
- National Wellness Association
- North Ogden Community Group
- Northern Utah Division of Child and Family Services
- Northern Utah Marriage Celebration
- Northern Wasatch Oasis Group
- Orriant Wellness
- Provo City Employees
- Rural Water Association of Utah
- School Nutrition Association of Tooele
- School Nutrition Association of Utah
- SHAPE Utah
- Stories of Hope in Hard Times (Podcast)
- Southwest District for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, And Dance
- Utah Academy of Science, Arts, & Letters
- Utah Association for Public Treasurers
- Utah Association of Elementary School Principals Conference
- Utah Bankers Association
- Utah Elections Officials
- Utah Health Information Management Association (UHIMA) Keynote Speaker
- Utah Hoby Scholarship/Leadership
- Utah Municipal Clerks Association
- Utah Public Health Association
- Utah School for the Deaf and Blind
- Utah State Health Professionals Annual Conference
- Utah State Respiratory Therapy Society
- Utah State University
- Utah State Worksite Health Promotion Conference
- Utah Women in Motion
- Utah Worksite Wellness Conference
- Weber County Water Conservancy District
- Weber High School
- Weber State University
- Women’s Recovery Center
- World Senior Games
“I just want you to know that you did save my life.”
“I had been suffering from depression for about 12 years now. I had an anxiety disorder that took me a
I really just wanted to thank you for teaching these things to me. I will never forget what this has done for me. I just want you to know that you did save my life.“
– Jacob N.
A short introduction of Dr. Olpin by Heather McKenzie at a recent speaking engagement in northern Utah.
My Mission
I know what I do works.
My goal is to give you tools that you can use every day to reduce and minimize the effects of your stress.
I’m committed to helping you heal.
Because people are different, what works for one may not always work for another, but we use enough powerful tools that at least a few and usually several will work to help you effectively turn off stress and feel a lot better.
And the more you use the tools, on a daily basis, the more calm, peaceful, and relaxed you will feel every day.
Books & Publications
A few books
Bestselling College Textbook
Stress Management for Life
Clearly explaining the “how to” of stress management and prevention, STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR LIFE, 4e emphasizes experiential learning and encourages readers to personalize text information through practical applications and a “
Bestselling Popular Stress Relief
Unwind! 7 Principles for a Stress-Free Life
Unwind! is about optimizing your body, heart, mind, and soul, recognizing that any and all of these dimensions of your life affect your anxiety level. It helps you get clear about who you are as well as your priorities and goals.
Popular Stress Relief
The World is NOT a Stressful Place
The World is NOT a Stressful Place puts in your hands an effective and easy to learn approach for managing stress. Thousands have learned and internalized the principles found in this book and have learned how to live happier, more peaceful, and productive lives.
Unwind! (Spanish Version)
Respira! Los 7 Principios de la gente altamente efectiva para vivir sin estres
Los siete principios fundamentales para controlar el estrés. Este libro nos lleva de la mano a través de los siete paradigmas que cambiarán nuestro modo de ver las cosas y que nos abrirán la puerta a un mundo sano y sin estrés
Unwind! (Chinese Edition)
7 Principles for a Stress-Free Life (Chinese Edition)
College Textbook
Stress Management for Life (3rd Edition)
Third version of the college textbook.
College Textbook
Stress Management for Life (5th Edition)
If you’re tired of headaches, difficulties sleeping, feeling burned out or depressed, or experiencing a host of other chronic stress symptoms; if you’d like to master mindfulness, meditation, yoga, positive self-talk, find meaning, manage your time, and dozens of other stress-managing tools, this is the only stress management book you’ll ever need.
College Textbook
Stress Management for Life (1st Edition)
1st version of the college textbook.
There's so much that's available to help you feel a lot better
We ALL Have Hard Things…
Watch the video to see what I mean
Fun Facts About Dr. Mike
When Mike isn’t teaching you’ll probably find him:
- Spending time with his wife Shanyn and his kids – Analise, Erica, Adam, and Ben.
- Running or riding his bike on mountain trails.
- Playing basketball, pickleball, racquetball or any other sport.
- Reading, relaxing, hiking or exploring the beautiful outdoors.
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