What happened to you? The Invisible Stories We Carry
Lydia Davis
- Regions:
- Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Bristol, Bedfordshire, London, Swansea, Newport, Cardiff
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Lived Experience Advocate
- Fee:
- Expensed
- Category:
- Life Skills
- Updated:
- 25th July 2026
- Tagged:
- Trauma | Wellbeing | Resilience
Every person has a story.
Some wear theirs openly. Others become experts at hiding it.
In this powerful and thought-provoking keynote, Lydia Davis invites audiences to replace one of the most common questions we ask ourselves and others, “What’s wrong with you?”, with a far more compassionate one: “What happened to you?”
Drawing on lived experience alongside practical trauma-informed insight, Lydia explores how our life experiences shape the way we think, communicate, lead, connect and respond to the world around us. Through honest storytelling and relatable examples, she helps audiences understand that behaviour is rarely random. It is often the result of experiences we cannot see.
This is not simply a talk about trauma. It is a talk about people.
Audiences leave with a deeper understanding of human behaviour, greater empathy for themselves and others, and practical strategies they can use immediately to improve wellbeing, communication and relationships, both professionally and personally.
Whether speaking to healthcare professionals, educators, emergency services, charities, businesses or community organisations, Lydia’s keynote creates meaningful conversations that continue long after the event has ended.
Audience Takeaways
- Understand how life experiences influence behaviour and decision-making.
- Learn why changing one question can transform conversations and relationships.
- Build greater self-awareness, empathy and emotional resilience.
- Take away practical strategies that can be applied immediately in everyday life and the workplace.
About Lydia Davis
Lydia Davis is a keynote speaker, founder of Right Track Wellbeing Ltd and host of the Riding the Trauma Train podcast. Through lived experience, powerful storytelling and practical trauma-informed insight, she helps organisations better understand human behaviour, build resilience and create more compassionate cultures.
Her talks challenge audiences to replace the question “What’s wrong with you?” with “What happened to you?”, transforming the way people understand themselves and those around them. Honest, engaging and thought-provoking, Lydia equips audiences with practical tools they can use immediately to improve wellbeing, communication and connection.
Whether speaking to businesses, healthcare, education, emergency services or charities, Lydia leaves audiences with a new perspective, meaningful action and a lasting reminder that every behaviour has a story.
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