Events & Speaking Engagements

I’m not just a therapist. I’m also a speaker, educator, and active community member, especially within the worlds of ethical non-monogamy, relationship diversity, and the electronic music culture I’ve been part of for over two decades.

My work centers on a concept I developed in 2023 called Ethical Love, a values-based, conscious approach to relationships across diverse structures and identities. At the heart of this work is the REACH framework: Respect. Evolution. Autonomy. Communication. Honesty. These five principles guide my workshops, public talks, and therapeutic education sessions throughout Toronto and beyond.

Core Themes:

I offer engaging, therapeutic presentations and educational events on:

• Ethical non-monogamy (polyamory, open relationships, swinging)

• Love and connection through the lens of identity, stigma, and societal norms

• Ancient Greek concepts of love, reimagined through modern relational boundaries.

• Relationship diversity and de-stigmatization

• Integrative healing and self-reclamation

• Mental wellness through dance, music, and community, especially in outdoor and rave-based settings

Shadow Culture & Mental Health Advocacy:

As a mental health advocate immersed in what I describe as shadow culture, I see after-dark and alternative spaces not as escape, but as places of authenticity, creativity, and connection. Within rave and nightlife communities, music becomes medicine, movement becomes meaning, and connection becomes collective regulation. These spaces act as modern rituals of release and reclamation, where people can be fully embodied and emotionally alive.

My work bridges psychology and culture, bringing grounded, reflective conversations into spaces that already value openness and self-expression. Through presentations like From Monogamy to Polyamory (Oasis Aqualounge, Toronto) and The Boundless Nature of Love (Oasis Online), I explore love, identity, and relational ethics in ways that meet people where they are.

I continue this work through ongoing collaborations with Oasis Aqualounge, including Shadow Desire (2025) and my recent in-person talk, Rethinking Polyamory: Love, Autonomy, & Identity (April 2026), where I approach connection through the lens of identity, autonomy, and honesty, rather than rigid relationship structures.

On April 23, 2026, I will be taking the stage at Generation Women Canada's live women’s storytelling event in Toronto. Representing Team 40s, I’ll be sharing a more personal side of my story, exploring my journey into motherhood through pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum experience. It’s a different layer of my work, one that is intimate, embodied, and rooted in identity and transformation.

Beyond speaking, I remain active in community spaces. I have hosted Make It Funky in Toronto, where mental health meets the dance floor, and I continue to evolve this work through community events. On June 5, 2026, I will be hosting the next iteration under its rebrand, Proper, continuing to create spaces that center connection, music, and embodied well-being.

I’ve also co-facilitated wellness events with the Women’s Health Collaborative, creating accessible, grounded spaces for connection and nervous system support.

As a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, I stay engaged in ongoing learning and national dialogue, continuing to shape my work through both clinical and community-based practice.

At the core of everything I do is a simple belief: healing happens when people feel seen, safe, and free to be fully themselves.

Recent & Upcoming Appearances:

• From Monogamy to Polyamory: Exploring Ethical Non-Monogamy
  Oasis Aqualounge – In-Person, Toronto (2023) & Online Broadcast from California (2024)
  An educational and experiential exploration of relational diversity, boundaries, and communication within ethical non-monogamy.

• The Boundless Nature of Love: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Principles
  Oasis Online Broadcast (2024)
  A presentation blending ancient Greek concepts of love with modern relationship psychology, exploring how values like respect, evolution, autonomy, communication, and honesty form the foundation of ethical connection.

• Shadow Desire: The Psychology of Attraction, Authenticity, and Ethical Love
  Oasis Online Broadcast (November 13, 2025)
  A psychoeducational exploration of Jung’s shadow, desire, and ethical non-monogamy. This interactive presentation examines how embracing our hidden aspects can deepen authenticity, transform intimacy, and inspire ethical forms of love and self-expression.

• Rethinking Polyamory: Love, Autonomy, & Identity
  Oasis Aqualounge – In-Person, Toronto (April 1, 2026)

• Generation Women Canada – Live Storytelling Event
  The Lounge at Live Nation Canada - Toronto (April 23, 2026)
  I will be taking the stage as part of Team 40s at Generation Women Canada, a live storytelling event in Toronto that brings together women across generations to share real, lived experiences around a shared theme. Known as a leading women’s storytelling platform and live storytelling event in Canada, Generation Women creates space for authentic voices, connection, and meaningful reflection. For this event, I will be sharing a more personal side of my story, exploring my journey into motherhood through pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum experience. This piece centers on identity, transformation, and the emotional and embodied realities of becoming a mother, offering a perspective that is both intimate and deeply human.

• CCPA Conference – PEI (2024), Calgary (2025), & Halifax (2026)
  Attended as a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, engaging in lectures, networking, and professional development while embracing the culture of each host city.

• Make It Funky – Co-Host, Toronto (May 2025)
  An event celebrating music, connection, and mental health in the rave community, where mental health met the dance floor in a night of embodied joy and awareness.

• Free Wellness Community Day – Co-Facilitator, Toronto (October 2025)
  A community wellness event presented by the Women’s Health Collaborative. Originally planned outdoors, the session was moved into a beautifully ambient indoor space due to the weather, creating an intimate and grounding atmosphere. I co-facilitated alongside sound healing and breathwork practitioners, offering integrative support rooted in connection, embodiment, and accessible mental wellness.

• Make It Funky – Host, Toronto (October & December 2025)
  Created a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants, keeping the vibes fun, the energy high, and the dance community healthy.

• Booking & Collaborations:

I’m currently booking speaking engagements, panel collaborations, and workshop facilitation opportunities. My speaking style blends clinical insight, lived experience, and cultural fluency, creating real-world relevance for audiences looking to grow, heal, and connect.

📍 Based in Toronto, Canada | Available for in-person and virtual events.
Interested in collaborating?
Let’s build something bold, honest, and deeply human.
📧 brittany@bellelove.ca