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on Mental Health
and Resilience.

Doreen - Country road chats

Doreen brings humor, storytelling, and lived experience to the stage, helping audiences explore mental wellness, rural life, and the power of community. With a fresh perspective, she engages and connects with audiences, fostering meaningful discussions that leave a lasting impact.

About Doreen

Doreen has dedicated her life to breaking down barriers around mental health, especially in rural communities. As someone with both personal and professional experience in mental health advocacy, Doreen speaks with empathy, authenticity, and a dash of humor. She believes that conversations about mental health can be transformative, empowering people to connect and support one another.

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    Twenty-five plus

    Years of experience in mental health advocacy
  • Doreen and Shannon

    Lived experience

    Living and learning alongside farming life, from recovery to resilience.
  • Speaking at an event

    Passion for helping

    Passionate about helping individuals in rural areas and farming communities

Custom tailored public speaking

Engaging presentations designed for every audience.

Explore a range of heartfelt and insightful presentations designed to inspire, connect, and address the challenges we face in everyday life.

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Recognized by leading media outlets

Media & Resources
As Featured-In

Doreen’s impactful work in mental health has been featured by leading media outlets, podcasts, and publications, reflecting her dedication to fostering wellness and connection.

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Heartfelt testimonials from amazing people

Inspiring experiences with Doreen.

Joanne McMahon
Flagstaff Country Women's Conference
Doreen held the audience in the palm of her hand during her presentation. 🥂 She was authentic and funny about a serious topic that needs to be discussed more and fully understood by the general public. From an organizers perspective she was easy to work with and professional in her demeanor and delivery.
Mary MacArthur
Freelance Writer
With a toolbox full of coping tools, Doreen Blumhagen is able to deal with the tough topics of depression, anxiety and farm transition with kindness and grace. 🙏
Peggy Erion
Alliance Seed Plant Manager
We had the pleasure of hosting Doreen at our spring producer information meeting. The joke was we fed the farmers a free meal & presented mental health. Farmers are a tough crowd when it comes to mental health but Doreen used her personal experiences & humour to connect with them. She talked about different ways to look at or approach the day to help see the positive. Doreen was a great speaker & you left the evening feeling hopeful & light hearted.
Farrah Fischer
County of Stettler
The challenges that she has faced are often relatable and resonate with the audience to create a sense of belonging and eliminate senses of shame. In her presentation she elegantly used the saying “when the going gets tough, the tough get…” to help people in our rural community really understand that a key part of being a tough person is being able to ask for help when you are not okay. Doreen has a powerful story and shares it with grace.
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Highlights & Insights

Stay updated with Doreen’s thoughts on mental wellness, resilience, and community life. Her blog offers a mix of practical advice, personal stories, and reflections on her work.

Read all of Doreen's posts