Blending clinical expertise with heartfelt storytelling, Dr. Nahal Delpassand, PsyD, PLLC creates experiences that invite reflection and growth. She has spoken with organizations such as the Austin Business Journal, Tribeza, Soho House Austin, and the Young Women’s Alliance on themes of resilience, connection, and emotional well-being. Known for her calm presence and relatable approach, she helps audiences reconnect with themselves and each other through the lens of modern psychology.

Explore Dr. Delpassand’s signature keynotes below to learn more about her speaking topics, or book her for your next event (hyperlink: reagan@zilkermedia.com)

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Rooted in Self: Embracing the Crooked Line

In this keynote, Dr. Delpassand shares the formative childhood story of a crooked line drawn in kindergarten — a moment that became a lasting metaphor for self-acceptance. Through this lens, she explores how authenticity is not about flawlessness but about the strength to live truthfully. Drawing on themes of emotional resilience and grounded self-worth, Dr. Delpassand helps audiences recognize how embracing imperfection fosters clarity, confidence, and connection in an often overextended world.

This keynote is part of the “Rooted In” series, which includes:

• Rooted in Resilience: Living in a Body That Works Differently

• Rooted in Belonging: Growing Up Between Worlds

• Rooted in Connection: Dating as a Mirror

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Mind Meets Medicine: The Missing Emotional Curriculum in Healthcare

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Dr. Delpassand explores the critical intersection of psychology and medicine, calling for a more emotionally intelligent approach to healthcare. Drawing from her upbringing as the daughter of a physician and nurse, she understands the pressures and burnout inherent in caregiving professions. Through research and practical insight, she advocates for integrating psychological literacy into medical training—teaching clinicians to listen, communicate, and connect beyond the diagnosis.

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Lessons from Little Tree: What Nature Teaches Us About Growth, Change, and Self-Acceptance

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Using the changing seasons as a metaphor for emotional growth and transformation, Dr. Delpassand invites audiences to see transition not as failure but as an essential rhythm of life. This reflective keynote — part of her Seasons of Little Tree series — expands her clinical work through storytelling and emotional development. It introduces her forthcoming book and promotes intergenerational resilience and emotional awareness.

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