Bring Healing to the Healers
A Mental Health Keynote That Recharges Healthcare Teams
Mike Veny: One of Today’s Most Engaging Healthcare Speakers on Mental Health and Resilience
Mike Veny is a mental health keynote speaker who helps healthcare professionals reduce burnout, improve emotional resilience, and reconnect with their purpose. Combining lived experience with evidence-based strategies, Mike delivers engaging, interactive keynotes that resonate with nurses, clinicians, behavioral-health teams, and hospital leaders. His programs blend storytelling, humor, and practical tools that help healthcare teams take care of themselves while caring for others. Available for hospital events, medical conferences, and wellness programs—virtually or in-person.
Introduction
(Story + Connection)
Healthcare professionals are on the front lines of humanity’s toughest challenges—and often the last to receive care themselves. Mike Veny understands this reality on a personal level. Having lived with depression, OCD, and anxiety since childhood, he’s turned his journey into a mission: helping healthcare workers build resilience and rediscover the joy in their calling.
His sessions go beyond statistics and PowerPoints. Through music, movement, and honest conversation, Mike helps medical teams reconnect with why they chose this profession in the first place—while giving them real tools to protect their own mental wellbeing.
Why Meeting Planners Choose Mike for Healthcare Events
Authentic Lived Experience
Mike speaks with healthcare professionals, not at them—making every story relatable and human.
Actionable Resilience Tools
Practical self-care techniques that can be used on or off shift.
Interactive & Energizing
Optional drumming components turn stress release into shared rhythm and connection.
Customizable Formats
Keynote (45–60 min), breakout session, or full-day workshop.
Proven Impact
97% of healthcare attendees report feeling more hopeful and engaged after his programs.
Recent audiences include hospitals, nursing associations, behavioral-health conferences, and healthcare leadership summits.
Signature Healthcare Keynotes
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Transforming Stigma into Strength
An empowering session that helps healthcare teams confront the stigma around mental illness—both for their patients and themselves. -
The Rhythm of Resilience
Mike’s signature drumming keynote brings the metaphor of rhythm to life, helping healthcare professionals regulate stress, connect, and recharge. -
Caring for the Caregiver
A deep dive into compassion fatigue, boundary-setting, and how to sustain empathy without burning out.
Ready to re-energize your healthcare team?
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Mike tailor his keynote for different healthcare roles?
Absolutely. He customizes each session for nurses, physicians, behavioral-health staff, or leadership teams.
Are these sessions CEU-eligible?
Yes—Mike’s company, The Training Refinery, is an accredited training provider through the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), offering CE credits for certain healthcare professions.
Can he present virtually or in a hybrid setting?
Yes. Mike’s virtual setup includes high-quality audio/video and real-time interaction for remote attendees.
What outcomes can we expect from his programs?
Attendees leave re-energized, with concrete tools to manage stress, reduce compassion fatigue, and foster team connection.
How do we check availability or get a quote?
Contact us—our team responds within one business day.
Testimonials
"A year has gone by since you presented at Sanofi last year, and I am still benefiting from what you shared. Today's presentation was even better and so timely. Not only do you show us how to heal...you show us the value of wounded healers. Thank you so much for what you do and for who you are."
Employee
"It was an amazing presentation. Thank you for sharing your story and experience. As a mom with a son with mental health issues, hearing your presentation brought me to tears because it is real for me. I know today's information will help me and my family. Thank you."
Employee
“Had the privilege & honor to listen to Mike Veny sharing his wisdom and experience concerning mental health. Mike, you are such a beacon of light for so many suffering in silence. Keep shining your amazing powerful light. Such talent!”