the rewrite roadmap™ keynote
Trauma and Unwanted Detours
Finding Health and Healing
Finding Health and Healing
Most people encounter trauma or adversity at some point in their lives—many while still children. It might be childhood abuse, divorce, or a destructive, ongoing family dynamic; or major setbacks and shakeups later in life. The challenge is rarely just surviving the event itself—it’s learning how to navigate and lessen the lasting impac
Most people encounter trauma or adversity at some point in their lives—many while still children. It might be childhood abuse, divorce, or a destructive, ongoing family dynamic; or major setbacks and shakeups later in life. The challenge is rarely just surviving the event itself—it’s learning how to navigate and lessen the lasting impact it can leave behind. Without support and healing, those wounds and derailments can echo for years, shaping relationships, self-worth, and life choices. Yet within every story of pain lies the possibility of transformation, if we are willing to face it head-on.
Finding Health and Healing
Finding Health and Healing
Finding Health and Healing
Great good can emerge from great pain. The path isn’t simple—it often begins with fear, grief, or even anger—but it can lead to profound personal growth and renewed purpose. Healing means more than moving on; it’s about reclaiming one’s sense of identity, learning to believe and trust again, and cultivating the resilience needed to live
Great good can emerge from great pain. The path isn’t simple—it often begins with fear, grief, or even anger—but it can lead to profound personal growth and renewed purpose. Healing means more than moving on; it’s about reclaiming one’s sense of identity, learning to believe and trust again, and cultivating the resilience needed to live a life that feels whole. With courage and perseverance, individuals can harness the strengths forged in hardship to reclaim their sense of self and self-worth, create healthy relationships, meaningful work, and a deep sense of fulfillment. The very qualities that once helped them survive can become the foundation for a vibrant and intentional future.
Reaching the Summit
Finding Health and Healing
Reaching the Summit
Overcoming trauma is a remarkable feat; overcoming both trauma and infertility is a triumph of spirit. The climb is steep—filled with heartbreak, uncertainty, and detours no one could have anticipated, and no one ever wants. Yet, with unwavering hope and a refusal to give up, it’s possible to reach the summit: a place where pain has been
Overcoming trauma is a remarkable feat; overcoming both trauma and infertility is a triumph of spirit. The climb is steep—filled with heartbreak, uncertainty, and detours no one could have anticipated, and no one ever wants. Yet, with unwavering hope and a refusal to give up, it’s possible to reach the summit: a place where pain has been transformed into purpose, and loss into love. This victory isn’t defined only by defining our reimagined selves, or the family built at the end of the journey, but by the resilience, courage, and joy rediscovered along the way. It’s the proof that even the harshest trails can lead to breathtaking views—and that the journey itself can be as transformative as the destination.
healing beyond hurt - reaching the summit
In this uplifting keynote - Jodi shares her arduous journey and ultimate triumph.
Ideal Audiences
- Women’s Organizations & Events
- Women’s empowerment conferences
- Moms’ groups (including empty nesters or women in transition)
- Sororities, alumni associations, and women’s networking groups
- Mental Health & Wellness Spaces
- Trauma recovery centers, counseling practices, and therapy networks
- Mental health conferences (therapists, social workers, coaches)
- Holistic wellness retreats (mindfulness, yoga, personal growth)
- Corporate & Professional Settings
- HR/DEI programs on resilience and overcoming adversity
- Leadership conferences focused on grit and growth
- Companies offering employee wellness initiatives
- Faith-Based & Community Groups
- Churches, temples, and spiritual women’s ministries
- Community centers hosting personal development events
- Survivor & Support Networks
- Domestic abuse survivor organizations
- Adult children of divorce or abuse support groups
- Grief and loss support communities
- Educational Settings
- College/university wellness programs
- High school parent associations and mental health clubs
- Fertility & Family-Building Organizations
- Fertility clinics and IVF centers (patient nights, awareness events)
- Surrogacy and egg/sperm donor agencies
- Adoption agencies and foster care organizations
- Support & Advocacy Groups
- RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association (local and national chapters)
- Online infertility support communities and meetups
- LGBTQ+ family-building groups
- Healthcare & Professional Conferences
- Medical conferences for reproductive endocrinologists, OB/GYNs, genetic counselors
- Mental health professionals specializing in fertility trauma
- Corporate & Workplace Settings
- Employee resource groups (ERGs) for family planning and caregiving
- Companies offering fertility benefits or family-building support
- Faith & Community Groups
- Churches or synagogues with family/parenting ministries
- Women’s ministries addressing motherhood and hope
- Media & Book-Related Events
- Bookstores, author events, and podcasts focusing on parenting or women’s health
- Wellness and personal development retreats for women in midlife
After hearing Jodi's keynote, audiences will acquire actionable steps to overcome trauma by learning about and understanding:
- Trauma's Origins
- Long-Term Effects of Trauma
- Healing Through Resilience
- Rewriting Personal Narratives
- Achieving Dreams Despite the Past
- Turning Pain into Purpose
- Living Your Authentic Life
