Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist • Evidence-Based & Accessible • In-Person or Virtual
Dr. Rachel Z. Goodman is a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist specializing in memory, brain health, and mental health across the lifespan. Her work integrates neuroscience, psychology, culture, and lived experience, grounded in extensive clinical work with individuals, families, and caregivers.
She speaks nationally on how cognitive and emotional wellbeing are shaped over time — through stress regulation, relationships, meaning, and daily life — and how these same forces build resilience across adulthood and across generations.
Audiences leave with practical insight, evidence-based strategies, and a deeper understanding of how to protect and strengthen brain health in both personal and professional contexts.
Dr. Goodman combines clinical depth, intellectual clarity, and warmth. Her presentations are evidence-based, accessible, tailored to audience needs, and grounded in both science and lived experience.
Available as keynote addresses or invited lectures, delivered in person or virtually.
If you are interested in inviting Dr. Goodman to speak, please reach out to discuss your event and audience needs by completing our form request using the button below, or reach out to her at the phone number below.
Rachel Z. Goodman, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist
514-996-9828
Tools for Navigating Stress and Anxiety
Clarifies the difference between stress and anxiety while offering practical tools for nervous system regulation and flexible responding in daily life and high-pressure situations.
Examines how chronic stress affects memory, focus, and decision-making — and outlines strategies to protect performance and long-term cognitive health.
Stress Regulation for Clearer Thinking and Better Decisions
Explores how sustained pressure impacts judgment and communication, with practical tools to reduce cognitive overload in high-responsibility roles.
Menopause, the Brain, and Mental Health
A neuroscience-informed reframing of midlife transitions that offers a grounded understanding of cognitive and emotional change.
Caring, Working, and Staying Well
Addresses stress, boundaries, burnout, and the cognitive and emotional impact of balancing caregiving and career demands.
Relational Health in Midlife and Beyond
Explores why social connection is a biological necessity during periods of transition and how relational health supports emotional and cognitive resilience.
Preserving Dignity, Identity, and Connection
Offers guidance for families navigating cognitive change while preserving identity and meaningful connection.
How Culture Builds Brain Resilience Across Generations
Integrates neuroscience and cultural tradition to explore how learning, responsibility, and intergenerational connection strengthen resilience over time.
I offer keynotes and workshops on brain health and resilience, stress regulation and leadership, burnout as a brain health issue, intergenerational resilience, memory and cognitive wellbeing, and tailored presentations for women’s transitions and caregiving audiences.
Yes — while I have signature presentations, each talk or workshop can be adapted to meet the goals of your event and the needs of your audience while remaining grounded in neuroscience and evidence-based principles.
I present to healthcare organizations, professional associations, financial and legacy planning groups, corporate teams, and community institutions interested in brain health, resilience, and cognitive wellbeing across adulthood. My work is particularly relevant for audiences focused on prevention, aging, caregiving, and intergenerational continuity, as well as leadership and burnout in high-responsibility environments.
Yes — in addition to mainstage keynotes, I offer interactive workshops, breakout sessions, and longer trainings that allow for deeper engagement and practical skill development.
You can expect a collaborative process from initial inquiry through delivery, with tailored content, clear objectives, and practical takeaways that resonate with participants and support actionable learning.
Please fill out the form below to let me know which speaking topics you would like to discuss. If you have a topic in mind that isn’t listed, please include it in the message box below.