Todd Kashdan

Todd B. Kashdan, PhD, is an associate professor of psychology and senior scientist at the Center for Consciousness and Transformation at George Mason University. Kashdan has published over one hundred peer-reviewed articles on meaning and purpose in life, happiness, mindfulness, how to deal with stress and anxiety, and social relationships. He is the author of several books, including Curious? Discover the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life, and a TEDx speaker. His work has been featured in the New York Times and the Washington Post, and on CNN, National Public Radio, and other media outlets. Kashdan received the 2013 American Psychological Association (APA) Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology. "