Zebulon Thomas is a trauma survivor, author, and speaker who brings a grounded, trauma-informed voice to conversations many communities want to have — but don’t always know how to begin.

His talks are shaped by lived experience inside EMDR therapy and delivered with care, clarity, and deep respect for survivors, clinicians, and faith leaders alike.

Zebulon does not perform healing.

He creates space for understanding.

Zebulon speaks on trauma in a way that is accessible, responsible, and human — without minimizing pain or bypassing faith.

Common themes include trauma and the nervous system, faith and evidence-based therapy, the long arc of healing, and what trauma recovery actually feels like from the inside.

Audiences consistently describe his talks as grounding, honest, and unexpectedly relieving — especially for those who have carried stories they’ve never had language for.

If your organization is seeking a grounded, trauma-informed voice rooted in lived experience, faith awareness, and ethical boundaries, you’re invited to reach out.

Zebulon participates as a guest speaker for paid engagements with organizations, institutions, and events prepared to host trauma-informed conversations responsibly.

Zebulon is invited by churches and faith communities, schools and educators, mental health professionals, conferences, nonprofits, and survivor-centered organizations.

His work is especially effective in spaces seeking trauma-informed conversations that honor both faith and science, personal story and ethical boundaries.

After a talk with Zebulon, audiences leave with a clearer understanding of how trauma lives in the body, language for healing that doesn’t shame or spiritualize pain, and a deeper respect for the role of evidence-based therapy.

More than inspiration, they leave with orientation — a sense of where healing begins and how to speak about it responsibly.

Zebulon offers keynote talks, moderated conversations, and teaching sessions tailored to the audience and setting.

Each engagement is shaped collaboratively to ensure alignment with the values, needs, and sensitivities of the community hosting the event.

In-person and select virtual engagements are available.

Zebulon does not provide therapy, clinical instruction, or crisis intervention.

His work is trauma-informed, survivor-respecting, and clearly bounded — designed to open understanding without exposing or overwhelming those in the room.

Zebulon Thomas’s talks emerge directly from his memoir, Out of Fight or Flight — a lived account of trauma, EMDR therapy, and the slow, non-linear process of coming back to oneself.

These conversations are shaped for survivors, clinicians, faith communities, educators, and anyone seeking an honest, trauma-informed understanding of healing beyond survival.

Inviting Zebulon Thomas to speak brings trauma-informed storytelling, lived insight, and ethical clarity into your space.

Each engagement reflects extensive preparation, emotional labor, and professional delivery — grounded in survivor experience and deep respect for the audience and hosting organization.

STANDARD HONORARIUMS

Virtual or Local Events (Ohio)

$1,000 flat rate

Includes a keynote (45–60 minutes), preparation, moderated Q&A, and access to post-event digital resources.

National / In-Person Events

$2,500 flat rate, plus travel and lodging

Includes keynote delivery and the option to add a breakout session or private small-group conversation.

Workshops or Multi-Day Events

Starting at $3,500

Final pricing is based on scope, format, and audience needs.

BOOK BUNDLE OPTION

Most engagements may include 25 signed copies of Out of Fight or Flight as part of the speaking package, depending on current availability.

Additional copies are available at discounted bulk rates upon request.

LIMITED FLEXIBILITY FOR ALIGNED COMMUNITIES

For nonprofit organizations, recovery centers, or small community groups with limited budgets, reduced rates may be considered when one or more of the following apply:

• A book bundle is included

• The event is recorded for educational use

• The organization is able to refer additional speaking opportunities

These arrangements are limited and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

If your organization is interested in inviting Zebulon to speak, please reach out to begin the conversation.

If your organization is seeking a grounded, trauma-informed voice rooted in lived experience, faith awareness, and ethical boundaries, you’re invited to reach out.

Zebulon participates as a guest speaker for paid engagements with organizations, institutions, and events prepared to host trauma-informed conversations responsibly.

For internal review, planning committees, and program approvals.