As an artist and clinician, Todd has been teaching, mentoring, counseling and coaching individuals and groups towards wellness, spirituality, creativity and personal growth for nearly 25 years. From personalized private mindfulness and meditation lessons, to keynote addresses or international retreats, Todd has the experience and can be of service. He has developed a variety of wellness programs and trainings which can be customized for you and/or your organization.

Since 2015, Todd also hosts a monthly “Kind Mind Gathering” and live recording for his podcast.

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Todd Talks
Join Todd Fink (mindfulness meditation teacher/certified addiction counselor) as he shares insights from art, science and philosophy for understanding ourselves and managing the emotional pressures of modern challenges.   

Some of Todd’s diverse clients include…

SAMPLE SPEAKING TOPICS

Here are some examples of well-received presentations with titles and description. They can be adapted to your goals, or we can create something new for your event.

Mindfulness for Mental Health 
What we focus on, think about, and repeatedly do can literally change the structure of our brain. This malleability is known as neuroplasticity, and mindfulness is a way to self-direct our own brain development. Mindfulness involves paying attention in the present moment without judgment. This evidenced-based and therapeutic practice has many benefits for our physical and emotional well being, with an abundance of new research showing that people can find inner calmness despite outer circumstances.  

Bouncing Back: New Perspectives On Psychological Resilience
Psychological resilience typically refers to the ability to regain emotional balance and stability after encountering stressful or traumatic events. Participants will learn how emotional maturity, positive attitude, and creativity influence this life skill. Additionally, recent studies and scientific evidence will be shared that expand our conventional understanding of resilience and demonstrate the need for mindful strategies for changing our relationship with problems.

The Splendor of Connection
Mutuality is the way of nature, and we can observe it in the ecosystems.  Look at the circle of shelter and food chains as well as relocation and procreation among the stationary plants and mobile animals.  Connection and interdependence lies at the heart of our mental and spiritual well-being as well and makes room for an important paradox of human life.  It presupposes a relationship among parts but also implies oneness or unity.  This presentation outlines the risks of loneliness and isolation while emphasizing the magic of our underlying connection with everything in order to lead more harmonious and successful lives.

The Science of Patience
They say patience is a virtue, but in many ways, it is impatience that society seems to nurture or reward.  Technological developments have greatly reduced the times of travel, communication, and the fulfillment of desires - reinforcing our expectations for quick results.  However, the pandemic crisis forced most people to slow down and wait for many things.  Psychologists have recently began to study the wellness enjoyed by patient people.  They have also identified three kinds of patience: interpersonal flexibility, enduring periods of hardship, and tolerating daily hassles.  This meeting will explore the health benefits of all three and offer simple yet effective strategies for cultivating patience in our lives.

Cognitive Flexibility
The Dunning Kruger effect in psychology is a cognitive bias whereby people inaccurately overestimate their abilities or knowledge in a specific area due to lack of training or the self-awareness needed to recognize incompetence.  In other words, oftentimes we don’t know enough to know we don’t know enough.  One of the definitions of cognitive flexibility is mentally pliant, indicating an attitude of openness and intellectual humility in order to learn or refine our vision.  It also implies a readiness to meet the unexpected skillfully and without shock in order to mitigate the risks of rigidness.

Ground Yourself in Gratitude
Gratitude has been called the mother of all virtues and the key that unlocks all doors.  This presentation explores the etymology of the word gratitude and shares the modern science of the grateful brain.  Specific gratitude practices will be taught that are scientifically proven to increase life satisfaction and well-being.

Understanding Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in America affecting more than 40 million people. This seminar aims to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of anxiety, its various forms, and how it impacts our lives. Participants will learn about the different types of anxiety disorders, their symptoms, and how to recognize them in oneself and others. Additionally, practical strategies and techniques for managing anxiety, such as relaxation techniques, mindfulness practices, and cognitive-behavioral approaches will be shared.

The Psychology of Empathy
Empathy is a crucial component of emotional intelligence and the development of meaningful relationships.  It can be the foundation for generating compassion and a motivating energy for prosocial behavior.  However, empathy can be unstable on its own and may need to be balanced with rationality and discernment in order to navigate between the extremes of empathic overwhelm and calloused indifference.  This presentation will explore the deeper implications of empathy as it relates to personal and interpersonal well-being.

Time and Attention 
As adults, our minds are often preoccupied with the past and future because we’ve already “seen it all” - making it seem like nothing happened and that time flew by. This would help explain why our days are still long but the years are short. Looking ahead into the future, we continue to see a year as a long time but looking back we recall it as a small part of what has been. This talk breaks down our ideas and beliefs about time to illuminate a radically different but potentially happier and saner approach and like a child, even a slowing down of this strangely beautiful flash of life.

AI and Philosophical Considerations
This presentation examines the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on society, painting a macro-level picture from the ethical to the existential concerns surrounding it.  Participants will be invited to contemplate the limitations of AI in terms of cognition, creativity, and complex emotional and social contextualization.  This talk also emphasizes the need for collaboration across different disciplines and fields of knowledge to ensure the development and deployment of AI can enhance the human condition and what it means to be human.

Motivation: What Moves You
It is helpful to understand the myths of motivation. For example, it’s often assumed that others succeed because they are highly-motivated. Well, Americans hit snooze on their alarms 12 times each morning on average, and I was relieved to learn that one of my favorite prolific authors still needs to force himself to get started with writing each day after 40 years. Objects at rest tend to stay at rest unless acted upon by a force. It’s totally normal to need a little force to get going. This generates momentum and that might be a more useful concept, especially with its root word “moment” - a very brief portion of time associated with opportunity.  The gravitational theory of motivation will also be explored.

You may also want to consider the MIND CURATE series
with co-facilitator, tech entrepreneur and yoga teacher Vanessa Palmer

you can listen to audio introductions to the first two sessions below…