Dr. Chad Scott delivers bespoke keynote presentations and workshops that blend psychological insight, lived experience, and global exploration. Each talk is custom-tailored to resonate with your audience — whether you're a university, mental health organization, corporate group, or travel symposium.

With topics ranging from dark tourism and mental health to resilience and personal transformation, Chad's approach is engaging, emotionally intelligent, and deeply reflective. He doesn’t just speak to audiences — he connects with them.

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Let’s create something powerful for your next event. Contact Dr. Scott to book a custom keynote or workshop today. Topics include:

 

Dark Tourism

• Explore how visiting sites of suffering can lead to healing and empathy

• Understand the psychology behind our attraction to tragic places

• Discover the ethical responsibilities of travelers at sites of trauma

• Learn how dark tourism can help process grief and personal loss

• See how history’s darkest chapters can offer personal light

 

Transformative Travel

• Learn how purposeful travel can disrupt negative thought patterns

• Understand how discomfort and novelty can foster resilience

• Hear powerful stories of growth from around the world

• See how stepping into the unknown can reframe your life story

• Explore the therapeutic benefits of going anywhere but here

 

General Travel

• Uncover hidden gems and the stories they tell

• Discover how travel rewires your brain and deepens compassion

• Learn how to bring meaning to even your most casual vacations

• Hear how global exploration helped me recover from trauma

• Get practical tips on traveling with intention, not just itinerary

 

Criminalization of Mental Illness

• Understand how the justice system mishandles mental health cases

• Explore the cost of incarceration versus treatment

• Hear real-life stories of mentally ill individuals behind bars

• Learn how policy and reform can change lives—and systems

• Discover how stigma creates cycles of punishment, not healing

 

Crisis Response

• Learn how to lead during times of psychological chaos

• Understand the mental toll on first responders and caregivers

• Explore how empathy, training, and timing can save lives

• Get practical tools for maintaining emotional control under stress

• Discover what people really need in the aftermath of tragedy

 

General Mental Health

• Break down myths and misunderstandings about therapy

• Understand the modern challenges of anxiety, depression, and burnout

• Explore the benefits of emotional intelligence and vulnerability

• Learn how to support others without burning out yourself

• Discover how mental wellness is tied to purpose and connection

 

Health Psychology

• Understand how thoughts and emotions influence healing

• Learn why managing stress is often more important than medication

• Hear how mindset shifts can impact recovery outcomes

• Discover the link between trauma, illness, and long-term wellness

• Explore tools to improve adherence, resilience, and quality of life

 

Organ Transplantation (as a patient)

• Get a firsthand look at the physical and emotional rollercoaster of transplant recovery

• Learn how facing mortality changes your mindset permanently

• Understand the spiritual and psychological side of waiting for a second chance

• Explore the challenges of post-transplant identity and lifestyle changes

• Hear how gratitude, fear, and survival coexist in the life of a recipient

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Speaking Fees & Booking Information

Fees are structured based on location and scope:
Local · Regional · National · International

 

For details and pricing, please contact:
cscott@mesabacare.com
1-218-290-7301

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Discounts may be available for local events or select venues at Dr. Scott’s discretion.
Reach out anytime for a quick and complimentary estimate.

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