I empower individuals struggling with anxiety/depression to quiet the chaos in their minds and embrace their unique energetic blueprint so they can better navigate life's roadblocks with compassion and peace while being true to themselves.
Catch Me In Action
One of the biggest challenges is that people don’t know where to start and they don’t have the tools they need to move forward knowing themselves and their authentic nature.
Kirstyn’s talks inspire audiences to recommit to living their own dreams and create their reality unapologetically - feeling aligned, thriving and LIT UP.
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Kirstyn's inspirational talks empower:
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Anxiety-ridden individuals to quiet the chaos in their minds and lead from a place of peace and calm
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Burnt out workaholics to go after what they really want without apology
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People pleasers to find the freedom to make intentional choices so they feel happier and at-ease
When people experience anxiety and depression, it creates a feeling of stuckness - maybe in one’s career, maybe in relationships - and it keeps them disconnected from the life they want and who they want to be.
About Kirstyn
Kirstyn Schaefer is a mental health advocate, speaker and coach who is passionate about getting people curious about the root cause of their struggles and helping them see them in a different way.
Having struggled with and conquered her own anxiety, depression and ADHD, she has found her calling and purpose to impact the lives of others on a global scale. Kirstyn's mission is to help change the narrative and stigma that currently exists when it comes to mental health by empowering people to live out a life of authenticity.
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Kirstyn graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2013 with a degree in Psychology and went on to pursue a business Master's degree at North Carolina State University. Upon graduating, she began her career working in the pharmaceutical industry, managing clinical trials for several different drugs in development, including those for Major Depressive Disorder. After going through an intense spiritual awakening, she quickly began to question the root cause of mental illness and how it can be related to trauma and living a life that is unauthentic. This is when she quickly realized that her purpose in life was to help others see the same for themselves.
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When she is not speaking or coaching, Kirstyn can be found exploring the world with her amazing partner and spending time with her beloved Maltipoo, Bailey.
Speaking Topic
"Awaken Your Authenticity"
In this powerful program, Kirstyn Schaefer gets people curious about the "what ifs" and help them see their anxiety/depression through a different lens. She connects to the audience by sharing her experience of surviving and overcoming mental illness and gives them powerful insights to help them move forward with greater self-acceptance.
Through this program, audiences will learn:
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How living a life of authenticity can help improve their mental health
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A little known tool for feeling more confident about oneself with less shame and guilt
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A key mindset shift to feel more empowered, positive and inquisitive
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This is a tremendous program for faculty/staff, student groups, or non-profit events and retreats.
Testimonials
"Kirstyn helped me work WITH my own energy instead of battling against myself. Helping me to eliminate roadblocks that didn't even need to be there in the first place."
Karolin V.
“Kirstyn definitely helped me figure out more about myself that I maybe had doubts about. [She] helped me confirm some things in myself that I was starting to see through therapy and has made me lean into it even more. [She] helped me believe in myself and strengthen and understand my relationships and role in [them] even more.”
Trevor R.
You are fabulous! [Working with you] was so cool and super informing for me as the daughter and observer. I think my mom finally feels seen and understood after a lifetime of mental health challenges. Like there’s nothing wrong with her. That’s priceless.
Kimberly L.
“Not only was I introduced to parts of myself that had been hiding in the shadows previously, but [Kirstyn] illuminated a sense of understanding where I was able to truly connect to my inner voice with certainty and compassion. I value and appreciate the knowledge I was able to gain through Kirstyn as I continue on my ever-evolving journey of self-acceptance and love.”
Stephanie W.
