Dr. Cynthia Garner

Author | Mental Health Educator | Wellness Speaker | Mindfulness & Boundaries Coach

Dr. Cynthia Garner is an author, mindfulness teacher, educator, and speaker whose work explores the intersection of mindfulness, wellbeing, healthy boundaries, and the human capacity for healing and growth.

Drawing from decades of experience in education, trauma-informed mind-body approaches, contemplative practice, and leadership development, Cynthia helps individuals and communities cultivate greater awareness, resilience, and access to their inner wisdom.

Her presentations blend personal storytelling, mindfulness, somatic awareness, and practical tools that participants can immediately apply in their lives and work. Whether speaking to practitioners, educators, therapists, helping professionals, community leaders, or the general public, Cynthia creates experiences that are engaging, relatable, thought-provoking, and deeply human.

Participants often leave her programs with a renewed sense of clarity, compassion, and possibility, along with practical strategies for navigating stress, strengthening healthy boundaries, and creating more sustainable ways of living and working.

Speaking Topics

Popular topics include:

  • Mindful Boundaries: Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others

  • The Practice of Sustainable Self-Care

  • Mindfulness and Nervous System Awareness in Everyday Life

  • Burnout Prevention for Practitioners, Educators, and Helping Professionals

  • Building Resilience Through Mindfulness and Somatic Awareness

  • Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Practices

  • The Wisdom of the Body: Listening to What Matters

  • Creating Cultures of Wellbeing, Belonging, and Care

  • Customized presentations and workshops are available for organizations, conferences, retreat centers, schools, healthcare settings, and community groups.

Speaking and Appearances

Cynthia has spoken at universities, mindfulness centers, leadership programs, wellness retreats, educational institutions, and mental health conferences. Her presentations weave together story, science, contemplative practice, and real-world application in ways that resonate with diverse audiences.

Available formats include:

  • Keynotes

  • Workshops and retreats

  • Conference presentations and panels

  • Author talks and book events

  • Podcast and media interviews

  • Facilitated conversations and community dialogues

Invite Cynthia to Speak

To inquire about speaking engagements, workshops, retreats, or media appearances, please email connect@cynthiagarner.com and include your event details, audience, and area of interest.

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