Ellen Kenner, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist, author, and former nationally syndicated radio host who has spent her career helping people create happier, more meaningful lives. For many years, she hosted The Rational Basis of Happiness, a call-in radio show where listeners found thoughtful guidance on relationships, parenting, anxiety, and personal growth. Her husband, Harris, served as the show’s producer and syndicator, helping bring its message to audiences nationwide. Grounded in the philosophy of Objectivism, her approach highlights the importance of reason, self-esteem, personal responsibility, and living with purpose and joy. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Dr. Kenner is known for making deep psychological ideas feel practical, personal, and genuinely encouraging.

Dr. Kenner is the co-author, with Dr. Edwin Locke, of The Selfish Path to Romance: How to Love with Passion and Reason, a book centered on creating mutual happiness in romance. Dr. Kenner and Dr. Locke are delighted to share that an Audible edition of the book has recently been released. Dr. Kenner currently directs and serves as a coach in Jean Moroney Binswanger’s Thinking Lab Scholarship Program, where she helps students develop stronger thinking skills, greater emotional resilience, and the confidence to pursue their goals and live by their values. Throughout her work, Dr. Kenner’s passion has always been helping individuals better understand themselves, build meaningful connections, and create lives they genuinely love.