Author • Speaker • Brain Health Advocate

Where brain health meets perseverance.

I work at the intersection of brain health, testosterone trauma, perseverance, and purpose—helping individuals, families, and professionals understand how brain health changes everything.

Trusted, trauma-informed education designed to move people from awareness to action.

30+ Years in Leadership & Advocacy Taylor Hooton Legacy Award Recipient Former VP, Trauma Education Association National Clinical Collaborations

What I Do

Science-grounded. Story-driven. Action-focused.

My work blends neuroscience, lived experience, and trauma-informed insight to help people build better lives— personally, professionally, and clinically.

Brain Health Leadership

Building collaborative relationships with medical and mental health professionals nationwide to expand access to comprehensive, brain-based care.

Author & Thought Leadership

Writing on perseverance, trauma, intuition, grief, leadership, and the unseen battles people carry—where truth meets compassion.

Podcast: Becoming a CPO

Conversations for people who’ve been knocked down—but refuse to stay there. Stories of perseverance through life’s hardest seasons.

Areas of Focus

Explore the work that defines my voice.

Each section leads to a dedicated page—go deeper into the topics, resources, and stories that shape my writing and speaking.

Flagship Topic

Testosterone Trauma

The overlooked risks of testosterone therapy—iatrogenic addiction, mental health consequences, and lives altered.

Resources

Brain Health & Dr. Amen

Education, insights, and trusted recommendations grounded in brain-based care.

Awareness

Carbon Monoxide Awareness

Advocacy born from personal loss—because education saves lives and prevention is possible.
Journey

Hiking & Pilgrimage

Camino de Santiago reflections, trail lessons, and the power of one step at a time.

About

About Lisa

The personal story behind the work—how turning points and perseverance shaped this mission.
Media

Featured Writing & Media

Selected essays, articles, and interviews across brain health, resilience, leadership, and recovery.

Featured Book

Testosterone: The Next Drug Epidemic

A powerful exploration of the largely unspoken risks of testosterone replacement therapy—side effects, addiction, and death— grounded in science, lived experience, and compassion.

“People are being led to believe they need testosterone. They don’t.”
What they don’t know is they may be embarking on a hormonal roller-coaster ride that can change everything.

Award Recognition: Taylor Hooton Legacy Award (Advocacy & Education)

Speaking

Invite Lisa to Speak

Lisa speaks to medical and mental health professionals, organizations, conferences, and leadership audiences—bridging neuroscience, storytelling, and trauma-informed insight to inspire awareness and action.

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A brief 30-minute conversation to discuss your audience, goals, and event details.

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