Linda Eldredge, Ed.D., Holistic Wellness and Diving Expert, Speaker

Speaking Topic

Linda Eldredge, EdD is available to speak on a variety of topics listed below. The length and style of presentation can be determined with each event organizer, depending on interest and need. Please click on the “Inquire About Speaking” link below for more details.

Holistic Approach: Mind – Body – Spirit

Well-being is achieved through a balanced and integrated approach that supports the Mind, Body, and Spirit. Regular practices in each area can improve stress management skills.

The Mind is supported through awareness of thought patterns, mindfulness, redirecting thoughts and focus as needed, and restructuring cognitive distortions that interfere with emotional well-being. Strategies for emotional regulation can aid in becoming and remaining calm and clearheaded in a stressful situation.

The Body is strengthened through healthy lifestyle habits including nutrition, stretching, exercise, rest, relaxation, and meaningful daily activity. Regular conscious self-care regarding food, drinks, movement, exercise, and recreation can positively improve one’s outlook, mood, and daily functioning.

The Spirit is nurtured by exploring one’s own beliefs, values, and purpose—whether through spirituality, religion, nature, or personal philosophy. Exploring a variety of perspectives, values, and spiritual pathways can lead to finding purpose and meaning in life.

What's Included

  • Advanced hormone testing (blood, saliva, urine)

  • Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)

  • Thyroid health optimization

  • Adrenal fatigue recovery protocols

Clear Communication

Effective communication is essential for emotional health and life satisfaction. Communication occurs both internally with oneself and externally with others.

Internal Communication involves self-awareness and internal dialogue (self-talk), listening to and learning to trust one’s inner guidance, intuition, emotional awareness, and inner cues.

External Communication, or Interpersonal Communication, involves using both verbal and nonverbal communication skills to express and receive messages. Active listening, problem solving, and conflict resolution and de-escalation skills are valuable in promoting respectful conversations.

Verbal Self-Defense skills enable healthier interactions with the ability to respond calmly and effectively in conflict, criticism, or emotionally charged situations. Use of verbal self-defense skills short-circuits verbal attacks from others by demonstrating that verbal abuse doesn’t achieve the desired effect.

Empowerment

Many people struggle with feelings of powerlessness due to life challenges, trauma, or long-term stress. Helpful strategies can include developing healthy boundaries, building confidence and assertiveness, reclaiming personal control and direction in life, transforming limiting beliefs into empowering perspectives, and strengthening emotional resilience. These important skills can enable one to make decisions, and navigate challenging life situations.

Following Your Bliss

As you grow in awareness, communication skills, and empowerment, you are better able to move toward a meaningful and fulfilling life. You can become more skilled at discovering your personal purpose, aligning life choices with your values, building your joy, fulfillment, and authenticity, and creating a life of direction and meaning.

What's Included

  • In-depth 90-minute initial consultation

  • Review of past medical records and lab work

  • Personalized health roadmap

  • Identification of underlying imbalances

Confidence in Floating, Treading Water, Swimming, & Diving

Learn how to breathe deeply to regulate your nervous system, relax, reduce frustration and anger, and maintain a calm focus.

Address your concerns, nervousness, fears, and memories of past swimming or diving board accidents.

Learn how to use different parts of your body to safely and correctly move through space while swimming and using the diving board.

Practice listening to your body, emotions, and Inner Wisdom to know if or when you might be ready to try something new.

Exercise your creativity and imagination to be playful and have fun trying new skills.

What's Included

  • Advanced cardiovascular risk assessment

  • Metabolic health optimization

  • Cognitive preservation strategies

  • Coordination with other healthcare providers

Qualifications

Educational Background

A holistic approach to wellness, communication, empowerment, and finding your life's purpose.

Doctorate

Ed.D. in Educational Psychology

Baylor University

Doctoral dissertation focused on verbal self-defense communication systems and trauma prevention.

Master's Degree

M.A. in Communication Science

Texas Woman's University

Specialized in Deaf Education with emphasis on communication accessibility and cultural competency.

Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Behavioral Sciences

Howard Payne University

Foundation in psychology, behavioral science, and human behavior across contexts.

Professional Standing

Licenses & Credentials

A holistic approach to wellness, communication, empowerment, and finding your life's purpose.

Professional Certifications

  • Licensed Psychologist (Since 1991)

  • Level I Verbal Self-Defense Trainer

  • All-Level Teacher of the Hearing Impaired

  • Certified School Counselor

  • Certified Special Education School Counselor

  • Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)

Specialized Skills

  • Trauma-Informed Care Specialist

  • Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Psychology Expert

  • Communication & Conflict Resolution Trainer

  • Spiritual Integration in Mental Health

  • Group Facilitation & Workshop Leadership

  • Curriculum Development in Specialized Areas

Populations Served

  • Individuals, Couples, and Families

  • Adolescents and Adults (Ages 6–70+)

  • Children Ages 6–16 who are Deaf or have a Deaf Parent

  • Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Congenitally Deaf, and Late-Deafened Individuals

  • Deaf-Blind, Blind, or Visually Impaired Individuals

  • Developmentally Delayed Individuals

  • Individuals with Physical Disabilities

  • Nonverbal Individuals using Alternative Communication Methods

  • LGBTQ+ Community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning)

  • Adult Survivors of Emotional, Verbal, Physical, and Sexual Abuse

Areas of Expertise

Stress Management Skills

Helping individuals develop healthy coping strategies to manage daily stress and emotional pressure effectively

Empathy, Intuition, and Boundary Skills

Supporting clients in strengthening emotional awareness, intuition, and the ability to set healthy personal boundaries

Communication Skills Development

Improving interpersonal communication, active listening, and self-expression in personal and professional relationships

Problem-Solving & Conflict Resolution

Developing practical skills to manage conflicts, make decisions, and navigate challenging life situations

Verbal Self-Defense Skills

Teaching techniques to respond calmly and effectively in conflict, criticism, or emotionally charged situations

Spiritual Growth & Life Meaning

Assisting individuals in exploring personal beliefs, values, and spiritual pathways to find purpose and meaning

Swimming & Diving Skills

Learning techniques for breathing, floating, treading water, swimming, and diving tricks

Book Dr. Eldredge for Your Next Event

Check availability and request a custom proposal for your conference, training, or meeting.

Insights on a Healthy Approach to Life

Delivering experience-driven perspectives through curated talks and podcast features on a meaningful life and learning to jump for joy from the diving board

"Let us make our future now, and let us make our dreams tomorrow’s reality."

– Malala Yousafzai

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