Amy Alkon
Award-winning investigative science writer—author of the new book, GOING MENOPOSTAL
Amy Alkon*
Independent Investigative Science Writer
Amy Alkon is an independent investigative science writer specializing in “applied science”—using scientific evidence to solve real-world problems. She critically evaluates and synthesizes research across disciplines and then translates it into everyday language, empowering people to make scientifically informed decisions for their health and well-being.
Author & Columnist
For 25 years, Alkon wrote an award-winning, science-based nationally syndicated advice column. She has authored five books, including her most recent, Going Menopostal, and her “science-help” book, Unfuckology: How to Live with Guts and Confidence (St. Martin’s Press, 2018).
Speaker & Educator
Alkon is the past **President of the Applied Evolutionary Psychology Society, which brings evolutionary science to public policy, education, and medicine. A State of California-certified mediator, she is hired by the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office to create behavioral science-based dispute resolution talks and training videos. She has given two TED talks and is an invited speaker at universities and academic conferences.
Media Appearances & Press
Alkon's work and insights have been featured widely across national and international media.
Profiled In: The New York Times, TIME, The Washington Post, The Independent/UK, and Maclean's.
TV & Radio Appearances: Good Morning America, Today, NPR, CNN, Nightline, Anderson Cooper, Coast to Coast, and Canada’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin.
Podcast Appearances: The Joe Rogan Experience, Adam Carolla, The Michael Shermer Show, The Wright Show, and The Psychology Podcast with Scott Barry Kaufman.
Alkon lives in Venice, California.
