Patty McLain M.Ed.
Speaker | Burnout, Communication & Sustainable Well-Being
Speaking and Workshops
I work with schools, organizations, and communities who are doing meaningful work… and are also completely exhausted.
My sessions focus on burnout, nervous system regulation, and communication, helping people not just understand what’s happening, but walk away with tools they can actually use in real life.
Offerings include:
- 60-minute keynote sessions
- 2-hour interactive workshops
- Half-day and full-day professional development
If you’re looking for something beyond surface-level self-care and want to support your staff or students in a way that actually works, I’d love to connect.
👉 Contact Me: [email protected]
This is Hard and I’m Tired...
A short, honest guide for when everything feels like too much
This isn’t a productivity hack or a toxic positivity pep talk.
It’s real support for real life when you’re overwhelmed, burned out, or just trying to make it through the day.
Inside, you’ll find simple, practical shifts to help you:
- regulate your nervous system
- feel a little more like yourself again
- take your next step without adding more pressure
Hi, I'm Patty McLain
I’m an educator, author, and speaker… and also the person who will gently dismantle your limiting beliefs while handing you a glass of water and asking if you’ve taken a deep breath lately.
I help people understand their brains, regulate their nervous systems, and have real, honest, human conversations… especially in a world that keeps making that harder.
By day, I work in schools helping teenagers navigate relationships, emotions, and the messy reality of being human. By design, I also work with educators, leaders, and communities who are tired of surface-level wellness and ready for something that actually works.
I speak fluent neuroscience, trauma, and “you’re not broken, you’re overwhelmed.” I believe healing should come with strategy, science, and just enough magic to make you wonder if the universe has been rooting for you the whole time.
People often come to me because they feel stuck, burned out, or like they “should have it together by now.” What we usually find is that they don’t need more pressure… they need better tools, deeper understanding, and a whole lot more self-compassion.
Known side effects of working with me include sudden clarity, unexpected tears followed by laughter, texting someone “you were right, I need boundaries,” and finally drinking the water you’ve been avoiding all day.
I’m powered by strong coffee, big questions, protein goals, and a slightly rebellious relationship with perfectionism. I believe growth is messy, healing is possible, and you don’t have to do any of it alone.
If you’re looking for surface-level advice, I’m probably not your person.
If you’re ready for depth, growth, and the occasional “well… that escalated into transformation”… you’re in the right place. ✨
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