Motivational Speaking

Speaking

Lived experience on addiction, mental health, and recovery.

What You Will Take Away

Every talk is grounded in lived experience and leaves audiences with practical hope.

Lived Experience Insight

Understand addiction, mental health, harm reduction, and recovery through stories grounded in real life—not theory alone.

Mental Health That Works

Learn practical strategies to protect your wellbeing, manage stress, and build habits that support lasting recovery.

Resilience Under Pressure

Discover how to stay grounded when circumstances feel overwhelming and keep moving forward through difficult seasons.

A Message of Hope

Leave with proof that recovery is possible—and inspiration to take the next step, wherever you are on the journey.

Chris speaking to an audience

Speaking Videos

Watch recent keynotes and conversations featuring Chris.

Durham College Convocation Speech

Chris Cull: The Journey to Healing from Opiate Use Disorder

Notable Speeches

Chris has keynoted conferences, universities, and government forums across North America.

2026

Western University Ivey Business School HBA Leadership Day

Keynote Speaker

2026

Homewood Research Institute Talks: AI and Substance Use

Expert Panelist

2026

United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs

Expert Panelist

2025

World Health Organization Fifth Forum on Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviors

Keynote Speaker

2025

International Society of Substance Use Professionals Conference, Bali, Indonesia

Speaker

2025

Canadian Academy of Addiction Psychiatry Conference

Speaker

2025

Durham Region Opioid Symposium

Keynote Speaker

2024

Durham College Faculty of Health Sciences / Faculty of Media, Arts & Design

Convocation Speaker

2024

Technical Standards & Safety Authority (World Mental Health Day)

Keynote Speaker

2024

Brock Community Health Centre Annual General Meeting

Keynote Speaker

2024

CAMH Shkaabe Makwa

Speaker

2024

Durham Region Opioid Symposium

Keynote Speaker

2023

Ignite Addiction Summit, Queen's University

Keynote Speaker

2022

Future Leaders in Addiction Medicine (FLAME) Summit, Queen's University

Speaker

Let's Work Together

Book Chris for speaking, consulting, or media opportunities — or reach out to start a conversation about recovery, resilience, and hope.

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