Dr. Susie Hansley, Ph.D.
Stress doesn't have to own you. Find your power in ANY circumstance.
Dr. Susie Hansley, Ph.D. understands how exhausting stress can be, especially when you're trying to keep everything under control.
Susie spent 12 grueling years in academia earning her Ph.D. and working as a professor, following the advice to "fake it til you make it." Result? She burned out and quit her tenure track job.
Everything changed in 2021 when Susie was diagnosed with early childhood trauma and anxiety. After researching the biology of stress and trauma, she discovered that trying to suppress emotions goes AGAINST our biological design - and makes it MORE likely we'll burn out!
Today, Susie helps people understand why trying to handle everything alone doesn't work-and how to work WITH their biology instead of against it. Her talks combine stories, humor, and cutting-edge science to show audiences that when we work WITH our biology, we create sustainable success.
And, as a first-generation Mexican American who overcame early trauma and recently-diagnosed ADHDer, Susie's talks resonate with diverse audiences while delivering practical, science-based tools that actually WORK.
Her mission? To help every human fulfill their potential without burning out - and while living a life they love.
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Ph.D. in English, Brown University
M.S. in Technical Communication, North Carolina State University
Master Certified Coach, The Life Coach School
Member of NSA Carolinas
Winner of 2025 Last Story Standing Storytelling Competition, NSA Carolinas
Dr. Susie Hansley, Ph.D. understands how exhausting stress can be, especially when you're trying to keep everything under control.
Susie spent 12 grueling years in academia earning her Ph.D. and working as a professor, following the advice to "fake it til you make it." Result? She burned out and quit her tenure track job.
Everything changed in 2021 when Susie was diagnosed with early childhood trauma and anxiety. After researching the biology of stress and trauma, she discovered that trying to suppress emotions goes AGAINST our biological design - and makes it MORE likely we'll burn out!
Today, Susie helps people understand why trying to handle everything alone doesn't work-and how to work WITH their biology instead of against it. Her talks combine stories, humor, and cutting-edge science to show audiences that when we work WITH our biology, we create sustainable success.
And, as a first-generation Mexican American who overcame early trauma and recently-diagnosed ADHDer, Susie's talks resonate with diverse audiences while delivering practical, science-based tools that actually WORK.
Her mission? To help every human fulfill their potential without burning out - and while living a life they love.
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Ph.D. in English, Brown University
M.S. in Technical Communication, North Carolina State University
Master Certified Coach, The Life Coach School
Member of NSA Carolinas
Winner of 2025 Last Story Standing Storytelling Competition, NSA Carolinas
Science Secrets To Better Stress Management
Format: Available in person, remote, or hybrid as 30 minute, 45 minute, or 60 minute presentations. Longer presentations include more interactive workshop-style training.
This program is perfect for:
- Large or small organizations seeking practical, hands-on science-based solutions to stress and burnout
- Breakout presentations or keynotes targeting industries with stressed-out high achievers
- Small team...
