Jeff W. Welsh is the author of The Calling and Hardcore Happiness, and the founder of the Hardcore Happiness project.
A graduate of the California School of Professional Psychology, Dr. Welsh brings decades of experience as a counselor, professor and entrepreneur to his audiences.
Through his books, the Shadow & Star newsletter, his articles, videos, short stories, and podcast, Jeff guides readers to rediscover wonder and purpose.
Whether writing mythic fantasy or practical psychology, his work invites you to Create Your World.
He lives in California with his Husky, Logan.
Jeff has used his graduate degrees in clinical psychology and clinical hypnosis to work with people of all ages and backgrounds across the U.S. and internationally. He has served as CEO of three corporations, president of two colleges, and built a $30 million entrepreneurial venture.
His life experience includes careers as a professor, psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, counselor, professional musician and composer. He holds AA, BA, MA and PhD degrees and assorted professional certificates. Early in his career, he was active in emergency and critical care medicine, and medical research at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He has been published in peer-reviewed journals and lectured extensively on biomedical (life support) innovations and implementations.
He adds: "Most importantly, I am a father of three, and grandfather of (so far) two boys."
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