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Dr. Richard Carlson, author of the best-selling book, "Don't Sweat The Small Stuff," will speak at the Mammoth Life and Wellness conference in October, according to event coordinator Jim Vanko of Mammoth Mountain Ski Area.

Carlson, who holds a PhD in psychology, joins Dr. Andrew Weil at the three-day event. Weil is best known as the world's foremost authority on health, healing and alternative medicine.

Both are accomplished speakers. Weil will present a comprehensive overview on healthy aging and a number of related topics, while Carlson will focus on lifestyle, fitness, nutrition, health and wellness, Vanko said.

The addition of Carlson to the program makes the conference, to be conducted Oct. 20-22, a heavy-hitter kind of affair.

Carlson commands speaking fees up to $25,000, according to Keynote Speakers, Inc. He is a popular television and radio personality, having been a guest on Oprah, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The View, NBC, CNN, FOX, PBS, Hardball with Chris Mathews, The O'Riley Factor, and myriad other shows around the world.

Carlson has two new books due to be released in October: "The Big Book of Small Change" and "Don't Get Scrooged."