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Gael Garbarino Cullen is an experienced professional communicator who specializes in helping people find hope as they cope with the challenges of living with grief.
With a warm, relatable, and down-to-earth communication style, Gael helps to create a meaningful conversation about grief and loss, breaking taboos about topics that often feel heavy, overwhelming, or misunderstood.
Whether speaking to small groups, workshops, podcasts, or large audiences, her approach is rooted in compassion and offers evidence-based tools to help people learn to own their grief and find hope in loss.
For media inquiries, email Gael: owninggrief@gmail.com
Speaking topics
Gael offers engaging talks, seminars, and interviews on subjects designed to help you move forward with confidence, wherever you're headed next.
Understanding Anxiety
What anxiety really is, how it affects the body, and how to deal effectively with it.
Self-Care: Coping with Grief and Loss
Gentle, sustainable ways to reduce mental load and emotional burnout.
Post-Traumatic Growth
Proven positive psychological change can result from struggling with challenging and stressful life circumstances.
Comments about Gael’s Talks
“Thank you for your talk at St. Matthias Church. One if the best ways to help people who mourn is to share grief journeys.”
— Deacon John Fritsch, St. Matthias Church, West Allis, WI
“Even though not everyone in the group shared the same experience of loss, we were all deeply moved by Gael’s courage and resilience in the face of profound trauma.”
— Claudia Heinrich, Delta Kappa Gamma Book Club Administrator,
Farmington Hills,MI
“Well done. Thank you. Grief feels silent, and this presentation opens the door for healing, sharing, and moving forward.”
— Anonymous, St. Catherine Church, Milwaukee WI
“Through her writing and speaking, Gael Cullen uses her unique and life-changing story to show how we can all work with our grief to rebuild our lives. Her words are powerful, authentic, and honest. But most of all, they’re hopeful.”
— David Haznaw, Author, Wauwatosa, WI Public Library attendee
“Every life has a story, so grateful this brave woman honestly shared hers...the strength and vulnerability of a family tragedy is a lesson and inspiration we all learn from and embrace. A remarkable woman and a gift of hope and healing to her daughters through unimaginable times and grief.”
— Kathy Whitney,
Amazon reader review