Draft:Stephanie Harrison
Canadian Psychologist, Philosopher, Designer and Author
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Stephanie Harrison is a Canadian psychologist, philosopher, and author[1].
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She is best known for her book New Happy[2][3][4], an international best seller[5] released in 2024 by Penguin Random House[6]; and her organization The New Happy which uses art and science[7][8] to help people understand and pursue a philosophy of happiness based upon using one's gifts to help others.[9][10][11]
She is a contributor to CNBC[12] and has written for the Harvard Business Review[13], The Wall Street Journal[14], and Oprah Daily[15]; her expertise has been featured in publications such as The New York Times[16], The LA Times[17], Fast Company[18], Forbes[19], and Big Think[20].
Early Life and Education
Stephanie was born in Ontario, Canada. She has a master’s degree in positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she was later an instructor under Dr. Martin Seligman.
Career
Stephanie founded The New Happy in 2018, based upon her master's thesis. Over the following years it grew from a weekly newsletter into a community of millions across podcasts and social media[21][22].
In 2020, Stephanie left her job working for Arianna Huffington where she was the Head of Learning at Thrive Global, to focus on The New Happy[23].
In 2024, Stephanie was recognized in the Verywell Mind 25 as one of the top 25 thought leaders who are making a difference in the Mental Health space[24][25].
She provided expert testimony before the California Select Committee on Happiness and Public Policy Outcomes led by Anthony Renden[26][27].
Publications
- Managing Your Anxiety (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series) (2024, HBRP)[28][29]
- New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World Thats Got It Wrong (2024, Tarcher)[5]
- Feel: The Untaught Skill (Announced, Dial Press)[30][31][32]
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