Speaking
So, it's time to talk...
Paul Fjelrad speaks about trauma, PTSD and mental health the way he writes about them — honestly, directly, and without cliché.
The speaker
Lived experience, shared openly
Paul brings a unique style of talking — the same voice that runs through his articles and The Struggle Continues itself: unflinching about the hardest parts of psychological injury, and deeply humane about what it takes to live with it.
Experienced MHFA
Paul is an experienced Mental Health First Aider and has worked with a number of mental health charities, particularly PTSD-focused organisations such as PTSD UK.
Talks
He has given talks at a range of organisations — from publishers like Springer Nature to community groups — speaking openly about trauma, recovery and what support really looks like.
Workshops
He has run multiple series of workshops across organisations to raise awareness, challenge assumptions and the stigma around mental health, and to support those organisations in creating mental health support networks in the workplace.
Interviews & podcasts
A candid and engaging guest, Paul brings the same honesty to conversation that readers find in his writing — no platitudes, no clichés, just the truth of lived experience.
What they say
In their words
Raw, deeply empathetic, and unapologetically honest — with an ability to handle heavy psychological trauma without relying on clichés.
“Please don't tell me I'm brave” is heartfelt and grounded — it challenges mainstream self-help tropes by validating how difficult trauma recovery truly is, making it feel authentic to fellow survivors.
Work with me
Available for your organisation, show or event
Paul is available for interviews, podcast appearances, workshops and other public speaking engagements. If you're looking for a speaker who talks about mental health the way it actually is, get in touch.