Let’s Discuss
Speaker Series

Fora Health welcomes forward-thinking leaders from across the country for our third annual Speaker Series.

Attendees will leave inspired as we deepen the conversation around some of our community’s most urgent issues. The series provides In-person and livestream lectures from renowned experts on behavioral health, addiction and whole-person wellness.

* New Time! 11:30am – 1:00pm – in-person attendance includes lunch!

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Let’s Discuss Speakers 2025

Fall Session – Registration Opens July 31, 2025

The Unexpected Gift of Trauma and the Path to Post Traumatic GrowthDr. Edith Shiro
Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 11:30am – 1:00pm; doors open at 11:00am
HYBRID | In-Person: PNC Live Studio, Portland OR | Livestream
Hear about a groundbreaking approach to healing from trauma and experiencing post traumatic growth with a powerful, five-stage framework to help individuals not just recover, but thrive and transform.

The Use of Virtual Reality to Treat AddictionDr. Brandon Oberlin
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 11:30am – 1:00pm; doors open at 11:00am
IN-PERSON ONLY: Fora Health, Portland OR
Study impulsivity, sensation seeking, decision-making, and VR interventions and how all of these engage the brain, in the context of addiction.

Let Nutrition Lead You to a Sober LifestyleDr. Brooke Scheller
Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 11:30am – 1:00pm; doors open at 11:00am
HYBRID | In-Person: PNC Live Studio, Portland OR | Livestream
Alcohol can stimulate nerve cells in the brain that increase appetite, and there’s a behavioral link between excessive alcohol consumption and binge eating. Let nutrition lead you to sobriety (or to just drinking a little less) with this guide and meal plan to reduce alcohol cravings and repair your health through food.