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Dr. Timothy A. Pychyl

Dr. Timothy A. Pychyl

Dr. Timothy A. Pychyl is an associate professor of psychology at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, specializing in the study of procrastination and self-regulation. His research has significantly advanced our understanding of why people delay tasks and how to overcome it.
Dr. Ryan M. Niemiec

Dr. Ryan M. Niemiec

Dr. Ryan M. Niemiec is a psychologist and Education Director at the VIA Institute on Character, internationally recognized for his pioneering work on character strengths and mindfulness. He has authored more than 80 scholarly publications and several influential books in positive psychology.
Robert McGrath, Ph.D.

Robert McGrath, Ph.D.

Dr. Robert E. McGrath is Professor of Psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University and Senior Scientist at the VIA Institute on Character. His research on personality, psychometrics, and the structure of human strengths has shaped the scientific study of virtue and well-being.
Dr. David Burns

Dr. David Burns

Dr. David D. Burns is an internationally renowned psychiatrist and Adjunct Clinical Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. He is best known for his pioneering work in cognitive behavioral therapy and the development of TEAM-CBT.
Dr. Todd B. Kashdan

Dr. Todd B. Kashdan

Dr. Todd B. Kashdan is a professor of psychology at George Mason University and a leading researcher in well-being science. His work focuses on curiosity, psychological flexibility, and the role of meaning in human flourishing.
Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener

Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener

Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is a psychologist and researcher widely recognized for his contributions to the science of positive psychology, particularly in the areas of happiness, courage, and strengths. His work combines rigorous scholarship with global field research.
Dr. Rona Hart

Dr. Rona Hart

Dr. Rona Hart is a lecturer and researcher in positive psychology, specializing in well-being, resilience, and the psychology of flourishing. Her academic work explores the science of happiness and its practical applications in education and personal development.
John Cacioppo, Ph.D.

John Cacioppo, Ph.D.

Dr. John Cacioppo was a pioneering psychologist and Professor at the University of Chicago, renowned for his groundbreaking research in social neuroscience. His work on loneliness fundamentally reshaped scientific understanding of social connection and human health.
William Patrick

William Patrick

William Patrick is a writer and editor with a distinguished career in science and health communication. He co-authored Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection with Dr. John Cacioppo, helping bring complex research to a broad audience.
Dr. Susan Forward

Dr. Susan Forward

Dr. Susan Forward was a psychotherapist, lecturer, and internationally bestselling author whose work focused on family dynamics, toxic relationships, and emotional healing. Her books, including Toxic Parents and Emotional Blackmail, remain classics in the field of psychology and self-help.
Dr. Michael Reed Gach, Ph.D.

Dr. Michael Reed Gach, Ph.D.

Dr. Michael Reed Gach, Ph.D., is the founder of the Acupressure Institute and an internationally recognized expert in acupressure therapy. He has authored influential books, including Acupressure’s Potent Points, that have advanced the integration of traditional healing with modern wellness practices.
Dr. Karen Reivich

Dr. Karen Reivich

Dr. Karen Reivich is a psychologist and Senior Fellow at the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania. She is widely recognized for her research and teaching on resilience, optimism, and positive psychology interventions.
Dr. Andrew Shatté

Dr. Andrew Shatté

Dr. Andrew Shatté is a psychologist, researcher, and resilience expert, serving as Chief Knowledge Officer at meQuilibrium and faculty at the University of Arizona. His work focuses on resilience, adaptability, and the psychological skills that support well-being.
Jefferson Fisher

Jefferson Fisher

Jefferson Fisher is a trial lawyer and communication expert widely recognized for his practical strategies on conflict resolution. He is the creator of “Peaceful Communication,” an approach that emphasizes clarity, empathy, and respect in difficult conversations.
Dr. Reem Al-Nuaimi

Dr. Reem Al-Nuaimi

Dr. Reem Al-Nuaimi is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and integrative medicine practitioner whose research explores psychology, public health, and holistic healing. She is recognized for bridging scientific rigor with traditional approaches to promote resilience and well-being.
Dr. Sherif Arafa

Dr. Sherif Arafa

Dr. Sherif Arafa is a researcher in positive psychology, author, and public speaker whose work promotes well-being, open-mindedness, and human flourishing. He is also an acclaimed editorial cartoonist known for blending science with art to inspire social change.
Emad Rashad Othman

Emad Rashad Othman

Dr. Emad Rashad Othman is a physician specializing in neurology and psychiatry, as well as a bestselling author in the Arab world. He writes about emotional healing, addiction, and mental health awareness, reaching large audiences through his books and public platforms.
Jonathan Haidt

Jonathan Haidt

Dr. Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist at NYU Stern School of Business, whose research investigates the emotional and cultural foundations of morality, including how intuitive judgments shape political belief systems.