Dr. Lisa Palmer Speaking Topics

• Separated from the Light: Finding New Hope for Healing Inside a Growing Suicide Epidemic

  In the face of a concerning and ever-growing suicide epidemic among young people, it's crucial to shed light on this topic and explore ways to provide new hope for healing. The rising rates of suicide have cast a dark shadow on countless lives, leaving families, communities, and even entire nations grappling with a sense of despair and loss. However, amidst this crisis, there lies an opportunity to unite, to ignite conversations, and to discover innovative strategies that can help us break free from this cycle of pain. By delving into the complex factors contributing to this epidemic and exploring the power of resilience, mental health support, and community engagement, we can create a path towards healing, hope, and ultimately, saving lives.

  Talking Points:

  • Alarming statistics and trends: The rising rates of suicide among young people, emphasizing the urgency and significance of addressing the issue.
  • Identifying contributing factors: The various factors that contribute to the suicide epidemic, such as social media pressures, academic stress, mental health challenges, bullying, and lack of access to support systems.
  • Shifting the narrative: Encouraging a shift in societal attitudes towards mental health, aiming to reduce stigma and increase awareness about the importance of seeking help.
  • Building resilience: Strategies and initiatives that can empower young people with resilience skills to navigate challenges and develop coping mechanisms.
  • Mental health support systems: Advocate for the development and enhancement of accessible mental health support networks, including counseling services, helplines, and community outreach programs.
  • Early intervention and prevention: Emphasizing the significance of early identification of warning signs and the implementation of prevention programs within schools, families, and communities.
  • Engaging communities: Discussing the vital role communities play in creating supportive environments that foster mental well-being and highlight successful community-led initiatives.
  • Amplifying voices: Encouraging open dialogue and amplify the voices of those who have been affected by suicide, allowing their stories to inspire action, empathy, and compassion.
  • Collaborative efforts: Advocate for collaboration between policymakers, healthcare professionals, educators, parents, and community leaders to address the crisis collectively and holistically.

• Living in Balance: Secrets to Beating Stress and Improving Vitality

  In today's fast-paced and demanding world, stress has become an ever-present companion, taking a toll on our well-being and vitality. However, amidst the chaos, there are proven secrets to reclaiming balance and enhancing our overall quality of life. By understanding the root causes of stress, implementing effective coping mechanisms, and embracing practices that promote holistic well-being, we can unlock the secrets to beating stress and experience a renewed sense of vitality. Let’s explore actionable strategies, insightful tips, and empowering mindset shifts that will enable you to live in balance, conquer stress, and embrace a healthier, more fulfilling life.

  Talking Points:

  • The impact of stress: The detrimental effects of chronic stress on physical health, mental well-being, and overall vitality.
  • Identifying stressors: Helping the audience identify common stressors in their lives, including work pressures, relationship challenges, financial worries, and societal expectations.
  • Mind-body connection: the Powerful connection between the mind and body, highlighting the influence of stress on both mental and physical health.
  • Effective coping mechanisms: Practical techniques and strategies for managing stress, such as mindfulness practices, relaxation techniques, exercise, and healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Prioritizing self-care: The importance of self-care as a means to reduce stress and promote vitality, discussing activities like adequate sleep, healthy eating, and nurturing hobbies.
  • Time management and boundaries: Insights on effective time management and establishing healthy boundaries to prevent overwhelm and promote a balanced lifestyle.
  • Cultivating resilience: The role of resilience in managing stress and provide tips on building emotional resilience and adaptability.
  • Nurturing relationships and support networks: The significance of meaningful connections, social support, and fostering healthy relationships as buffers against stress.
  • Work-life integration: Strategies for achieving a healthy work-life balance, including setting realistic expectations, practicing effective communication, and incorporating leisure and downtime.
  • Positive mindset and gratitude: The power of positive thinking, gratitude, and reframing perspectives to reduce stress and improve overall well-being.

You Can Heal from Trauma: How to Reclaim Your Life and Be Your Best Self

Trauma can leave deep wounds that seem insurmountable, but it's important to recognize that healing is possible. We have the power to re-author our past and create a future where we can thrive as our best selves. By understanding the effects of trauma, exploring evidence-based healing modalities, and embracing self-compassion and resilience, we can embark on a transformative journey towards healing and reclaiming our lives. Join us as we delve into the empowering process of healing from trauma, offering insights, practical tools, and inspiring stories that illustrate the human capacity for resilience and growth.

Talking Points:

• Defining trauma: What trauma is and its various forms, highlighting that it is a normal response to abnormal events.
• Recognizing the effects of trauma: The wide-ranging impact of trauma on mental, emotional, and physical well-being, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and addressing its effects.
• Resilience and hope: Stories of resilience and hope to inspire viewers, illustrating that healing and growth are possible even in the aftermath of trauma.
• Understanding trauma triggers: Educate audiences about common triggers and reactions associated with trauma, helping them recognize and manage these triggers effectively.
• Evidence-based healing modalities: Explore therapeutic approaches and modalities that have been proven effective in trauma recovery.
• Self-compassion and self-care: The significance of self-compassion and self-care in the healing journey, promoting practices that foster self-nurturing, self-acceptance, and self-love.
• Rewriting the narrative: The power of reframing and re-authoring our past experiences, allowing for a shift in perspective and the creation of a new narrative that empowers healing and growth.
• Building support networks: The importance of seeking support from trusted individuals, therapists, support groups, and communities in the healing process.
• Mind-body connection: The interplay between trauma and the mind-body connection, exploring the role of practices like yoga, meditation, and breathwork in promoting healing.
• Post-traumatic growth: The concept of post-traumatic growth, showcasing how individuals can emerge from trauma with newfound strength, wisdom, and purpose.

Breaking the Chains: Unveiling the Big Secret to Beating Addiction

In a world where addiction seems to be an epidemic, it's time to unveil the big secret to breaking free from its grip. Behind the struggles and desperation lies a path to recovery and a brighter future. By shedding light on the complex nature of addiction, debunking common misconceptions, and revealing the transformative power of compassion and evidence-based approaches, we can empower individuals and communities to overcome addiction.

Join us as we delve into the hidden truths, share inspiring stories of triumph, and uncover the big secret to beating addiction, proving that recovery is possible for anyone ready to embark on the journey of healing and transformation.

Talking Points:

• Understanding addiction: An overview of addiction, discussing its multifaceted nature, including biological, psychological, and social factors.
• Breaking stigma and misconceptions: Common misconceptions surrounding addiction, emphasizing the importance of compassion, empathy, and understanding in fostering a supportive environment for recovery.
• The power of early intervention: The significance of early intervention and prevention programs, emphasizing the potential to mitigate the impact of addiction and promote healthier lifestyles.
• Evidence-based treatment approaches: Evidence-based treatment modalities, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication-assisted treatment, and holistic approaches, highlighting their effectiveness in supporting recovery.
• Support networks: The critical role of support networks, including family, friends, support groups, and addiction recovery communities, in providing encouragement, accountability, and a sense of belonging.
• Emphasizing individualized care: The importance of personalized treatment plans tailored to individuals' unique needs, preferences, and co-occurring disorders.
• Relapse prevention and aftercare: Strategies for relapse prevention and the importance of long-term aftercare programs to sustain recovery and address underlying triggers and challenges.
• Overcoming shame and guilt: The emotional challenges of addiction, emphasizing the importance of self-forgiveness, self-compassion, and rebuilding self-esteem.
• Inspiring stories of recovery: Real-life stories of individuals who have overcome addiction, highlighting their resilience, perseverance, and the transformative power of recovery.
• Community involvement and advocacy: Community involvement in supporting addiction recovery efforts, raising awareness, and advocating for policies that prioritize prevention, treatment, and support services.

Harness the Power of Manifestation to Create a Life You Love

Within each of us lies the power to shape our reality and manifest a life filled with joy, abundance, and purpose. By understanding the principles of manifestation and harnessing the power of our thoughts, intentions, and beliefs, we can unlock our true potential and create a life we love.

Join us as we delve into the transformative practice of manifestation, explore the science and spirituality behind it, and provide practical tools and techniques to help you align your desires, shift your mindset, and manifest your dreams. Together, let's embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and co-creation as we tap into the limitless possibilities that await us.

Talking Points:

• Understanding manifestation: Defining manifestation and its connection to thoughts, beliefs, and the law of attraction, highlighting the idea that we have the ability to consciously shape our reality.
• The power of intention: The significance of setting clear intentions and aligning our thoughts, emotions, and actions with our desired outcomes.
• Shifting limiting beliefs: The role of limiting beliefs and mindset in manifesting our desires and provide strategies for identifying and transforming those beliefs into ones that support our goals.
• Visualization and affirmation techniques: Visualization exercises and affirmations as powerful tools for reprogramming the subconscious mind and aligning with our desired reality.
• Taking inspired action: The importance of taking aligned and inspired action towards our goals, highlighting that manifestation requires both intention and effort.
• Cultivating gratitude and positive energy: The role of gratitude and positive energy in the manifestation process, explaining how they elevate our vibration and attract more of what we desire.
• Overcoming resistance and setbacks: Common challenges and setbacks that may arise during the manifestation journey, providing strategies for overcoming resistance, maintaining faith, and staying aligned with our goals.
• Manifestation in different areas of life: How manifestation can be applied to various areas of life, such as relationships, career, health, and abundance, providing specific techniques and examples.
• Personal stories of manifestation: Personal stories and testimonials of individuals who have successfully manifested their desires, illustrating the transformative power of manifestation in real-life scenarios.
• Ethical considerations: The importance of ethical and responsible manifestation, emphasizing the need to align our desires with the highest good for ourselves and others.