Public Speaking
For public speaking events, please contact info@thespacetherapist.com for booking information.
Presentations available
The goal of The Space Therapist is making space accessible for as many people as possible. When we come out to an event, we love bringing the human spaceflight presentations to you in a way that’s personal and inspiring. Because of this, talks can be geared towards audiences of all ages and interest levels.There are a select number of topics we can come out to your event and present about. They range anywhere from motivational type presentations all the way to research-based ones.
The most popular presentations are:
“Exploring Space, Inspiring Earth: The Impact of Crew Isolation and Lunar Simulation on Human Behavior”
Description: Experience what it's like living and working as an analog astronaut therapist. Discover how research on missions that are in space-simulated environments can provide insight into mental wellness for all humans. Explore the future of human spaceflight and find out how these important discoveries impact everyone on Earth. Enjoy a presentation full of fun and captivating pictures and descriptions from an analog astronaut. Finally, bring your space questions to be answered after the presentation.
Ideal Audience: Adults
Length of presentation: 45 minutes with 10-15 minute Q&A (presentation time can be adjusted depending on need of group)
Modality: PowerPoint with audience Q&A
“Cosmic Conversations: The Overview Effect as an Analog Astronaut”
Description: Why look up? From ancient civilizations to the visions of the future, outer space has been a thing of awe and wonder. One thing that makes humans unique is our ability to be curious and explore the cosmos. This presentation looks to the night sky to explore the cognitive shift that has been explained by astronauts as they look back at our planet Earth from space. Bringing in unique insights from a mental health professional’s experience and analog astronaut research, you’ll see how you can find your own version of the Overview Effect.
Ideal Audience: Teens, Adults
Length of presentation: 45 minutes with 10–15-minute Q&A (presentation time can be adjusted depending on need of group)
Modality: PowerPoint with audience Q&A, telescope viewing optional
“Cosmic Conversations: Living and Working on the Moon as an Analog Astronaut”
Description: Are you ready to embark on a journey to the Moon?! You’ll learn the ins and outs of what it’s like to live and work as an analog astronaut researcher. Join us for this fun talk about living in isolation with 6 strangers on the side of the world’s most active volcano. You’ll learn how we pushed our limits to accomplish the mission and lessons we can all learn from on Earth. Hang on as we embark on a journey to the limits of human exploration in 3...2...1...
Talk followed by a telescope viewing of the Moon (weather pending)
Ideal Audience: Teens, Adults
Length of presentation: 30 minutes with 10-15-minute Q&A (presentation time can be adjusted depending on needs of the group)
Modality: PowerPoint with audience Q&A, telescope viewing optional
“Exploring Space, Inspiring Earth: Astronauts, Analog Astronauts, Earthlings”
Description: Experience what it's like living and working as an analog astronaut. Discover how missions on Earth that simulate space can help astronauts. Explore the future of human spaceflight and find out how these important discoveries impact everyone on Earth. Enjoy a presentation full of fun and captivating pictures and descriptions from an analog astronaut. Finally, bring your space questions to be answered after the presentation.
Ideal Audience: Children, Teens, Adults
Length of presentation: 45 minutes with 10-15 minute Q&A (presentation time can be adjusted depending on need of group)
Modality: PowerPoint with audience Q&A
“Exploring Space, Inspiring Earth: Analog Astronauts bringing mental wellness to the world”
Description: Experience what it's like living and working as an analog astronaut therapist. Discover how missions on Earth that simulate space can help not only astronauts but all humans. Explore the future of human spaceflight and find out how these important discoveries impact mental wellness for everyone on Earth. Enjoy a presentation full of fun and captivating pictures and descriptions from an analog astronaut.
Ideal Audience: Teens, Adults
Length of presentation: 45 minutes with 10-15 minute Q&A (presentation time can be adjusted depending on need of group)
Modality: PowerPoint with audience Q&A
“Cosmic Conversations: Tour of the Night Sky”
Description: Have you ever wondered where stars are born? Or how far our Sun is to the next nearest star? Answer these questions and many more as you travel through the solar system in an interactive, fun, and informative presentation all about the night sky. Then, weather permitting, take your curiosity outside as you look through a telescope to look at the cosmos yourself.
Ideal Audience: Kids, Teens, Adults
Length of presentation: 45 minutes with 10–15-minute Q&A (presentation
time can be adjusted depending on needs of group)
Modality: PowerPoint with audience Q&A, telescope viewing optional
