Speaking Topics
Every Talk Is Built Around One Question: Why Are We So Alone?
Dr. Hodge speaks on the science of social isolation, the psychology of outdoor connection, and the practical steps that schools, universities, and youth organizations can take right now. Every topic is research-backed, story-driven, and designed to move people — literally.
Six Topics. One Through-Line.
Every talk is built around the same conviction — and adapted for the audience in front of it.
This is Dr. Hodge's signature talk — the one that started it all. Drawing on two decades of research and his own story of transformation, he makes the case that social isolation is the defining public health crisis of our time, and that the most effective intervention isn't a program, a policy, or a platform. It's a door. It's a trail. It's another person willing to walk it with you.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the scope and science of the loneliness epidemic
- Reframe outdoor activity as a social prescription, not a fitness goal
- Leave with one concrete action to take within 24 hours
Duration
45–90 minutes
Audience
All audiences — school assemblies, university convocations, youth conferences, staff development days
Best For
Opening keynotes, all-school assemblies, large conference sessions
How Dr. Hodge Delivers
Every Format. Every Audience.
Keynote
45–90 minutes. High-energy, research-backed, story-driven. Works for audiences of 50 to 5,000.
Breakout Session
60–75 minutes. Smaller groups, deeper engagement. Ideal for conference tracks and workshop days.
Workshop
Half-day or full-day. Immersive, participatory, and gets people outside. Groups of 15–200.
Virtual
60–90 minutes. Fully adapted for remote delivery — including an outdoor activity component.
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