Brooke Siem

Brooke Siem

Keynote Speaker: Food Network “Chopped” Champion & Author of "May Cause Side Effects"

Brooke Siem Biography

Brooke Siem was among the first generation of teens to be medicated with antidepressants. After spending half her life—and her entire adult life—on antidepressants, she wondered: Who might I be without them?

Six years after taking her last antidepressant and now fully healed from what was once assumed to be lifelong depression, Siem’s mission is to share the story of what happened after she booked a one-way ticket to Malaysia and got off all the psychiatric drugs.

Unfurled against a global backdrop and her work as an award-winning chef, Siem’s story chronicles explosive and terrifying antidepressant withdrawal and the fight to manage the modern mental health system, all while demanding hope and forgiveness in the name of healing.

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Brooke Siem Speaking Topics

FINDING HAPPINESS THROUGH FACTUAL OPTIMISM

In this corporate-focused talk, Brooke explores how using data to quantify emotion can actually empower people take control, recover from depression, and learn the skill of happiness.

LESSONS FROM THE GRANDMOTHER PROJECT

In this inspiring (and delicious) talk, Brooke shares how a year of traveling the world to cook with grandmothers taught her to grieve, connect, and heal from the death of her father. In the event of a kitchen, this talk can also come with snacks Brooke prepares in honor of the grandmothers who taught her.

THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF ANTIDEPRESSANT WITHDRAWAL

In this academic talk, Brooke bridges the experience of antidepressant withdrawal with research, enabling practitioners, patients, and caregivers with the tools to taper off psychiatric drugs safely.

THIS TALK MAY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS

In this motivational talk, Brooke explores the unintended long-term effects of a young adulthood spent on psychiatric drugs, while asking us to reframe our conception of depression through the lens of hope and love.

Brooke Siem Videos

This Talk May Cause Side Effects: Brooke Siem on antidepressant withdrawal
Brooke Siem on antidepressant withdrawal for the Richard Fee Foundation
Brooke Siem on antidepressant withdrawal | Morning Break w/ Katey Roshetko

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How much does it cost to book Brooke Siem for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Brooke Siem, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Brooke Siem are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Brooke Siem, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Brooke Siem speak about?

Brooke Siem is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Mental Health, Happiness, Health & Wellness, Author, Hospitality, Non-Fiction Authors, Influential Women, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Generational Issues and Motivational.

Where does Brooke Siem travel from?

Brooke Siem generally travels from Reno, NV, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Brooke Siem?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Brooke Siem for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Brooke Siem for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Brooke Siem or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Brooke Siem is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Mental Health, Happiness and Health & Wellness. The estimated speaking fee range to book Brooke Siem for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Brooke Siem generally travels from Reno, NV, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jaime Komer, Dr. Amelia Reigstad, PhD and Kara Richardson Whitely. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Brooke Siem for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 27/06/2025.

Brooke Siem Speaking Topics

  • FINDING HAPPINESS THROUGH FACTUAL OPTIMISM

    In this corporate-focused talk, Brooke explores how using data to quantify emotion can actually empower people take control, recover from depression, and learn the skill of happiness.

  • LESSONS FROM THE GRANDMOTHER PROJECT

    In this inspiring (and delicious) talk, Brooke shares how a year of traveling the world to cook with grandmothers taught her to grieve, connect, and heal from the death of her father. In the event of a kitchen, this talk can also come with snacks Brooke prepares in honor of the grandmothers who taught her.

  • THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF ANTIDEPRESSANT WITHDRAWAL

    In this academic talk, Brooke bridges the experience of antidepressant withdrawal with research, enabling practitioners, patients, and caregivers with the tools to taper off psychiatric drugs safely.

  • THIS TALK MAY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS

    In this motivational talk, Brooke explores the unintended long-term effects of a young adulthood spent on psychiatric drugs, while asking us to reframe our conception of depression through the lens of hope and love.

Brooke Siem Videos

This Talk May Cause Side Effects: Brooke Siem on antidepressant withdrawal
Brooke Siem on antidepressant withdrawal for the Richard Fee Foundation
Brooke Siem on antidepressant withdrawal | Morning Break w/ Katey Roshetko
  • How do I book Brooke Siem to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Brooke Siem for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Brooke Siem, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Brooke Siem or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Brooke Siem for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Brooke Siem, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Brooke Siem are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Brooke Siem, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Brooke Siem speak about?

    Brooke Siem is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Mental Health, Happiness, Health & Wellness, Author, Hospitality, Non-Fiction Authors, Influential Women, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Generational Issues and Motivational.
  • Where does Brooke Siem travel from?

    Brooke Siem generally travels from Reno, NV, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Brooke Siem?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Brooke Siem for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Brooke Siem for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Brooke Siem or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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