SPEAKING

INVITE DR. ARI TO SPEAK AT YOUR NEXT EVENT

With warmth and expertise, Dr. Ari creates space for honest conversations around sexual pain, chronic illness, and communication in relationships. She serves audiences including couples, ministry leaders, and clinicians, offering webinars, workshops, and conference sessions tailored to their unique needs.

Dr. Ari enjoys engaging with local gatherings, as well as virtual events and podcasts. If you would like to invite her to speak outside the Portland, OR metro area, please include travel details in the request form below.

SIGNATURE TOPICS

  • Navigating Communication about Invisible, Chronic Health Conditions

  • When Pain Shapes Intimacy: Understanding the Challenge and Finding a Way Forward

  • Improving the Way We Talk about Sex in Christian Spaces

  • Strengthening Your Communication in Conflict

INVITE DR. ARI TO SPEAK

FEATURED PODCAST:
“Say What?”

In this Say What? podcast episode, Dr. Ari shares insights from her study on evangelical couples experiencing painful intercourse in early marriage and how purity culture shapes those experiences.
LISTEN TO THE CONVERSATION

COMMUNICATING WITH
COMPASSION AND CLARITY

In this featured webinar hosted by Wake Up Narcolepsy, Dr. Ari explores how we can navigate meaningful conversations around invisible and chronic illnesses. Drawing from both research and lived experience, she offers strategies to foster empathy, understanding, and connection in personal and professional settings.

“Dr. Hodges demonstrated exceptional knowledge and professionalism, engaging our audience with clarity and enthusiasm. Her personable approach fostered meaningful connections, and she helped us gain a deeper understanding of topics we had not previously explored. Her collaboration was both insightful and impactful.”

—Tammy Anderson, Executive Director of Wake Up Narcolepsy

SPEAKING REQUEST FORM

Dr. Ari delights in working with people and organizations to tailor speaking content to their specific needs and goals. Please complete the form with your event details, and she will connect with you soon to discuss pricing and further details.