Libbey Pelaia-Krumhansl

In this talk, I share how I transformed my own adversity into alignment, drawing from my book Born Into the Fire, my career in public health, and my lived experience. I’ll explore how reconnecting with your “why” can reignite your inner fire and create ripple effects of healing and change in every part of your life. This isn’t about pretending everything’s fine - it’s about alchemizing your story into strength, peace, and purpose.

Blending cutting edge research, lived experience, and actionable tools, this talk unpacks the science of stress and the power of mindset. Audiences will explore how trauma shapes health, why language matters, and how nervous system regulation can move us from chronic burnout to grounded embodiment - at work, home, and within ourselves.