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Meg Kissinger brings decades of investigative reporting and deeply human storytelling to conversations about mental health, addiction, trauma, and the systems that shape our lives.
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Conversations That Change How We See Mental Illness
Meg Kissinger brings investigative journalism, deeply personal stories, compassion, candor and humor to conversations about mental illness and the people and systems affected by it. Her talks challenge stigma, expose misconceptions and invite audiences to look at mental health with greater understanding and humanity.
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Ending the Shame and Blame of Mental Illness / Awareness & Advocacy
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Why Meg
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Who Invites Meg to Speak?
Meg's work resonates with audiences confronting the personal, professional and institutional consequences of mental illness. Her presentations can bring a fresh perspective to organizations looking to challenge stigma, deepen understanding and create more informed conversations.
Corporate Team & Entreprises
Together, we outline a path forward that’s realistic, strategic, and tailored to your specific needs.
Government & Public Sector
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K-12 Education
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K-12 Education
You’re part of the process. We keep communication open and decisions shared—no black boxes or surprises.
Associations & Membership Orgs
You’re part of the process. We keep communication open and decisions shared—no black boxes or surprises.
Higher Education & Vocational
Every project is different. We stay flexible and responsive to make sure the process fits your flow—not the other way around.
Faith Based & Religious Groups
Every project is different. We stay flexible and responsive to make sure the process fits your flow—not the other way around.
Small & Medium Businesses (SMBs)
When we deliver, it’s not just a finished product—it’s a solution you can trust, backed by real care and effort.
Community & Civic Organizations
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Speaking Topics
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An exploration of the realities families face when someone they love experiences serious mental illness—and the understanding that can replace judgment, isolation and shame.
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Why is mental illness still so difficult to talk about? Drawing on journalism and personal experience, Meg examines the stigma that keeps people silent and the importance of changing the conversation.
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A deeply personal story about family, mental illness, loss and what one family's experiences can teach us about the people behind the labels.
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A conversation about the impact of mental illness on families and communities, the shortcomings of the systems intended to help, and the possibility of finding greater understanding amid difficult realities.
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Journalism That Brings the Human Story Into Focus
Meg's work as an investigative journalist and author gives her a distinctive perspective on mental illness, family experience and the systems that shape people's lives. She combines reporting and real-world stories to make complex issues accessible and deeply human.
Selected speaking engagements
Indiana Supreme Court Annual Fall Judicial Conference
Other verified professional conferences and organizational events??
Selected media, book and public conversations, where relevant?
The judicial conference is particularly useful because it demonstrates relevance to a professional audience. As we build this section, we'll add only confirmed events, and use the organization names, event details, and testimonials that Meg can substantiate.
What Will Your Audience Take Away?
Key Outcomes
Every audience and presentation is different. Meg's work is intended to do more than deliver information and move on to the next agenda item.
Depending on the talk and the goals of your event, audiences may leave with:
A broader perspective: A deeper understanding of the people and families living with serious mental illness.
New questions: An opportunity to reconsider assumptions about mental illness, stigma and the systems meant to provide support.
Greater empathy: A more human understanding of experiences that are often misunderstood or reduced to labels.
A conversation worth continuing: Stories and insights that encourage people to talk more honestly about difficult subjects.
Meg combines investigative reporting with personal storytelling to make complex issues accessible without pretending there are easy answers.
??These are proposed outcomes, not claims about measured results. Once we review the actual talks and feedback, we can make them more specific and compelling.
key outcomes
Replace shame and blame with compassion
For Organizations Ready to Have the Conversation
Learn how to show up for someone who is struggling
Recognize the impact on families and communities
Leave with a stronger sense of hope and possibility
Meg's work resonates with audiences confronting the personal, professional and institutional consequences of mental illness. Her presentations can bring a fresh perspective to organizations looking to challenge stigma, deepen understanding and create more informed conversations.
Planning an Event With Meg
A few Questions About You
Whether you're organizing a professional conference, an association meeting, a leadership gathering or another event, the first step is a conversation about your needs.
When you inquire, it helps to share:
The name and purpose of your event.
Your proposed date and location, including whether the event is virtual or in person.
Who will be in the audience and approximately how many people will attend.
The subject or questions you'd like Meg to address.
Any preferred presentation format or special considerations.
Your anticipated speaking budget, if available.
These details help determine whether Meg is a good fit and which presentation may best serve your audience.
Speaking availability, format, travel arrangements, customization and fees can be discussed as part of the inquiry process.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Meg speaks about mental illness, stigma, family experience, the mental-health care system, and the human consequences of institutional failures. Her presentations draw on investigative journalism and personal experience to explore difficult subjects with insight, candor and humanity.
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The best approach depends on your audience, event goals and the presentation you're considering. Share what you hope attendees will take away, and we can discuss the appropriate fit and any available customization.
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Her subject matter may suit professional conferences, association events, legal and judicial gatherings, healthcare and mental-health programs, corporate events, universities and nonprofit organizations. Contact us to discuss your specific event.
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Please describe the format you're planning. Availability for keynotes, fireside conversations, panels, interviews or other formats can be discussed when you inquire.
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Fees depend on the engagement and its requirements. Include your event details and anticipated budget in your inquiry so the possibilities can be discussed.
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Availability varies, so it's best to reach out as soon as you have a date or timeframe in mind. If your plans are still developing, an initial inquiry is welcome.
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Include your location and preferred format in your inquiry so travel, in-person and virtual arrangements can be discussed.
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Use the inquiry form below to share your event details. Providing your organization, date, location, audience and goals will help us begin a useful conversation.
Let's Talk About Your Event
Planning a conference, professional gathering or organizational event? Tell us about your audience and what you hope to explore. We'll help you determine whether Meg's work is the right fit for your event.
Interested in bringing Meg to your organization?
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Every audience brings its own questions, experiences and needs. Tell us what you're planning, who will be in the room and what you'd like the event to accomplish.
We'll start with a conversation about whether Meg is the right fit for your audience and which presentation may work best.
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Interested in having Meg speak? Share a few details about your event, and we'll be in touch to discuss whether it's a good fit.