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The French Art of Not Giving a Shit!
Fabrice Midal and Tal Ben-Shahar
Join us live to explore the liberating French art of letting go. French philosopher Fabrice Midal and Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar will unpack how dropping unrealistic expectations and freeing yourself from constant self-judgment can lead to greater peace, presence, and joy.
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Fabrice Midal
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Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026
3PM EDT (New York)
Tal Ben-Shahar
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Tal Ben-Shahar
The co-founder of the Happiness Studies Academy and the creator and instructor of the world’s first Certificate, Master of Arts, and PhD in Happiness Studies.
An internationally renowned teacher and author in the fields of happiness and leadership, Dr. Ben-Shahar taught two of the most popular courses in Harvard University’s history: Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership.
Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar taught two of the most popular courses in Harvard University's history: Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership.
He co-founded the Happiness Studies Academy and developed the Certificate in Happiness Studies, the Master of Arts in Happiness Studies, the PhD in Happiness Studies, and the Happier School program. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages and have appeared on best-seller lists around the world.
Dr. Ben-Shahar consults and lectures to executives in multinational corporations, educational institutions, and the general public on topics including leadership, education, ethics, happiness, self-esteem, resilience, goal setting, and mindfulness.
Fabrice Midal
Fabrice Midal is a French philosopher and teacher known for bringing meditation back to something simple, alive, and deeply human. Trained in philosophy at the Sorbonne, he explored how Western thought, from Nietzsche to Simone Weil, can illuminate the inner life just as much as Buddhist wisdom. He became one of the major figures of the contemporary contemplative movement in France by insisting that meditation is not a technique to optimize oneself, but an art of being present, vulnerable, and genuinely available à la rencontre.
He founded Reso, a large community dedicated to transmitting meditation in a way that is demanding, accessible, and rooted in culture rather than dogma. His numerous books and courses open the practice to audiences ranging from educators to caregivers, blending philosophical clarity with warmth and humor. Across his work runs a single thread: helping people rediscover dignity, courage, and the simple act of being fully themselves in the world.
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About HSA
The Happiness Studies Academy (HSA), led by former Harvard professor Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, offers online, multilingual educational programs that range from a year-long Certificate in Happiness Studies to a fully online, fully accredited Master’s and PhD in Happiness Studies.
Happiness Studies Academy is home to a dynamic and supportive global community of thousands of professionals from over 100 countries.
The mission of the Happiness Studies Academy is to lead the happiness revolution by educating leaders committed to personal, interpersonal, and communal flourishing.
To realize this mission, HSA takes a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to the science and practice of happiness—beginning with how we define it and continuing through how we teach it. We define happiness as the experience of whole-person wellbeing—or in short, wholebeing.
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Vasilia Penna
United States
"I feel like a partner with HSA...excited to continue to grow and take on the challenges ahead as we change the world."
"In an effort to repair the damage in my heart, I began a journey to heal. I saw the course and it was a no-brainer- I signed up! The marriage between the lectures and the life journal was masterful. Knowing that it wasn't "homework" but, "me-search" was motivating. I "lived" the lectures, discovered new ways to approach my life and it also reinforced what I had already been doing. Tal was able to teach complex material in a way that was digestible. In fact, it wasn't until now, that I have realized how much I have been taught and how much holistic understanding I have of the material. He is a master and his love for this field is clear. He is humble and human and truly makes the student feel that we are on this journey together and that we are as important as he is to the course. As an alumna, I feel like a partner with HSA. I am excited to continue to grow and take on the challenges ahead as we change the world. Thank you for this gift. I look forward to the future and the adventures to come. The only conflict I graduate with is where to begin first?! I want to do it all- teach at schools, senior homes, seminars, build a happier center etc. I'll take one step at a time and it will unfold. I'm just glad that I have something more to offer our sad world. "
Inna Miliutina
Ukraine
"This has been the most unconventional, yet the most meaningful educational journey of my life."
Why Happiness is the New Currency of Professional Success ⚡️
The beginning of 2026 has been truly transformative for me. I am thrilled to share that I have completed a one-year academic course in Happiness Studies under the guidance of the incredible Tal Ben-Shahar , and I am now a Happiness Trainer Certified by the Happiness Studies Academy.
This has been the most unconventional, yet the most meaningful educational journey of my life.
My biggest takeaway? Well-being is not just a "nice-to-have" addition to success - it is its very foundation.
Over the past year, I haven't just increased my own well-being across all core life elements, I have fundamentally expanded my professional worldview. I now see more clearly than ever that human flourishing is the priority that must sit at the heart of any growth strategy - whether personal or organizational.
A massive thank you to Doctor Tal for sharing life-changing knowledge. Moving forward with a renewed sense of purpose and a new mission.
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