Ellen Langer is a pioneering social psychologist and a Professor of Psychology at Harvard University, where she became the first woman to receive tenure in her department. Widely regarded as the “mother of mindfulness,” she has spent over 40 years researching the mind-body connection. Her groundbreaking work challenges traditional views on aging and decision-making, emphasizing active noticing over meditation. She has authored over 200 scholarly articles and several influential books, including the classic bestseller Mindfulness.
