Events, Speaking Engagements and workshops

Tuesday October14

Blending my personal experience of managing bipolar disorder and teaching fitness classes for 25 years, participants will learn about the benefits of physical activity on mental health 

● How exercise affects neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine

● The impact of movement on stress hormones 

● The connection between physical activity, sleep, and mood regulation

● Practical, accessible strategies for incorporating movement into your day 

● Tools to inspire movement not just for physical health—but for mental wellness too.

Psychologist Greg Rennie and I will chat about the benefits of physical activity on mood disorders.

How movement and exercise can support your mental health 

Through sharing how movement and fitness has been a main coping tool in maintaining stability in managing my bipolar disorder, participants will learn:

● Why movement has a connection to our mental health 

● Practical, accessible strategies for incorporating movement into your day 

● Tools to inspire movement not just for physical health—but for mental wellness too.

At this 3-day conference for mental health support workers, I presented  "One Connection, One Change." This presentation invites participants to reflect on the profound impact a single interaction can have on a client’s life. I’ll share the story of Karen, a Social Worker whose belief in me and commitment to my integration into the community changed the course of my life. Her support helped me find stability and offered me a second chance, a powerful reminder of the lasting difference support workers can make.  

WATCH HERE:   Thursday Night Speaker Series: A Conversation with Sandra Steiner 

In this free webinar, I'll share how movement and fitness has been a main coping tool in maintaining stability in managing my bipolar disorder.

Participants will learn:

● How exercise affects neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine

● The impact of movement on stress hormones 

● The connection between physical activity, sleep, and mood regulation

● Practical, accessible strategies for incorporating movement into your day 

● Tools to inspire movement not just for physical health—but for mental wellness too.

Join Greg Rennie, a psychologist specializing in bipolar,and myself as we chat on World Bipolar Day about how people get diagnosed, stigma, family, hope and coping tools. And of course, my book! 

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Sandra shares her journey from multiple mental health hospitalizations to becoming a successful fitness instructor, author, speaker, and mom. Participants will have the opportunity to practice the cognitive and dialectical behavior therapy techniques she uses to manage the ups and downs of bipolar disorder and thrive in everyday life. Participants will also gain insight into local mental health resources and leave equipped with practical tools to support their own well-being.