Speaking About What’s New…
Tal Ben-Shahar
Thousands of students from more than 90 countries are enrolled in the Certificate in Happiness Studies program through Ben-Shahar’s Happiness Studies Academy (HSA).
HSA is graduating its first cohort of the world's first master’s degree in Happiness Studies.
Barbara Fredrickson
Fredrickson’s recent work demonstrates the wide-ranging health benefits of co-experienced positive emotions. These benefits include those for mental health and resilience, physical health and longevity, as well as public health and community kindness.
Among the most highly cited scientists, Fredrickson has received recognition for both teaching and research excellence. In 2023, she was honored with Fellow status by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Fredrickson’s free, on-line course on Positive Psychology (available on Coursera) has reached more than 355,000 learners in ~200 countries worldwide.
Ellen Langer
Langer’s latest book, The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health, is the culmination of decades of revolutionary research that make a convincing case to see mind and body as a single unit, which gives us enormous control over our health and well-being.
She is currently creating The Mindful Hospital, The Mindful School, and The Mindful Sports Camp in different parts of the world.
Her research continues to reveal exciting possibilities regarding health and well-being.
Mark Matousek
Matousek’s latest book is Lessons From an American Stoic: How Emerson Can Change Your Life.
A 21-session series on his Writing to Awaken program will be released this summer on neuroscientist, philosopher, and New York Times best-selling author Sam Harris's Waking Up app.
Matousek is collaborating with author and speaker Caroline Myss on an Emerson course for her CMED platform: Nonconformity, Contradiction, and Getting Real: Timeless Lessons for a Better Life.
James Pawelski and Suzann (Suzie) Pileggi Pawelski
Suzie and James Pawelski’s ideas on getting the spark back in your relationship were featured in a recent article in O, The Oprah Magazine.
Maria Sirois
Sirois is Chief Wisdom Officer at Wholeleader.com, offering global executive consulting and coaching and remains a consulting fellow at LeaderMom.com.
She is a member of the International Positive Psychology Association.
Sonja Lyubomirsky
Lyubomirsky’s recent research results have gotten a lot of press. The study suggests that if you are an introvert and you force yourself to be an extravert, you’ll be happier. This first-ever study asked people to act like extraverts for a prolonged period. “The findings suggest that changing one’s social behavior is a realizable goal for many people, and that behaving in an extraverted way improves well-being,” said Lyubomirsky.
She is the recipient of the Christopher Peterson Gold Medal, awarded to an IPPA (International Positive Psychology Association) member who exemplifies the best of positive psychology at the personal, professional, and academic levels.