Speaking, Teaching & Keynote Engagements

Healing, Humor, and Human Connection

Julie Norman, LPC, CSAT Candidate, EMDR Certified Therapist, kink educator, veteran human intelligence collector, wife, mother, grandmother and founder of Counseling for Peace, Regardless, brings edu-tainment to every room she enters—merging education, storytelling, and humor in a way that disarms shame and invites transformation.

Whether she’s teaching clinicians, guiding couples, or speaking to faith communities about topics many find difficult to name, Julie’s approach is equal parts clinical and human. Her talks take complex ideas—trauma, addiction, sexuality, faith, and nervous system healing—and make them relatable, laugh-out-loud honest, and emotionally safe to explore.

Audiences describe her style as warm, witty, and wise—like being in class, therapy, and stand-up comedy all at once.

Julie is a natural fit for:

Clinical & professional conferences
Faith communities & retreats integrating mental health and spirituality
University programs & graduate counseling classes
Women’s events and wellness gatherings
Kink-aware & sex-positive communities seeking depth and dialogue
Veteran, first responder, and healthcare groups addressing trauma and resilience
Corporate and leadership teams exploring burnout, empathy, and consent culture

Style: Edu-tainment with Heart

Julie’s teaching blends:

Evidence-based insight from neuroscience, EMDR, and attachment theory
Theatrical storytelling from her background.
Interactive laughter and participation that turn heavy topics into safe, shared discovery

She’s not afraid to talk about the things people whisper about—and she does it in a way that makes you exhale, laugh, and lean in.

Booking and Inquiries

Julie customizes keynotes, workshops, and retreats for professional, educational, and faith-based audiences.

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Where theology meets trauma. Julie untangles the stories our bodies hold about sin, shame, and desire—and helps audiences rediscover pleasure as a form of worship and stewardship. tailored to your specific needs. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, we're here to support you.

How safety, play, and attunement wire our brains for love. A lively, experiential dive into connection, attachment, and why your nervous system is the ultimate wingman.

Removing fear and taboo from one of humanity’s oldest languages: power exchange. Exploring consent, co-regulation, and how play can become a tool for healing and trust.

A compassionate, structured look at rebuilding trust after relational trauma—teaching clinicians and couples alike how safety and truth-telling can coexist.

Why brains that crave intensity also crave relief—and how to channel that energy toward creativity, meaning, and sustainable focus.

From boardrooms to bedrooms, consent isn’t about restriction—it’s about freedom. Learn how daily micro-agreements transform connection and confidence.

Burnout is not a badge of honor. This talk helps high achievers and caregivers learn to rest as an act of resistance, recovery, and reverence.

Julie invites participants to laugh, cry, and reflect as they transform old stories into new scripts—through Gestalt exercises, expressive arts, and mindful awareness.

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