Tara Brach

Tara Brach

Keynote Speaker: Clinical Psychologist & Leading Mindfulness Expert; Founding Teacher, Insight Meditation Community of Washington, D.C.; Bestselling Author

Tara Brach Biography

Tara Brach, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, meditation teacher, and author whose work has contributed to the integration of Buddhist mindfulness practices into Western psychology. Brach began her exploration of contemplative practices after college, spending a decade living in an ashram where she practiced and taught yoga and concentrative meditation. She later discovered Buddhist Insight Meditation and completed a teacher training program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. Brach earned a doctorate in clinical psychology from the Fielding Institute, focusing her dissertation on meditation as a therapeutic modality, which informed her approach to synthesizing Eastern spiritual practice with Western psychological methods.

Brach's teachings combine psychological insight with contemplative wisdom. Working as both a psychotherapist and meditation teacher, she introduced meditation techniques to therapy clients and incorporated psychological perspectives into meditation instruction. This approach led to the development of training programs for psychotherapists to integrate mindfulness strategies into clinical practice. Brach is a frequent keynote speaker at conferences, addressing topics such as mindfulness in emotional healing and spiritual growth, and she leads accredited workshops for mental health professionals in the United States and Europe.

As a founding teacher, Brach established the Insight Meditation Community of Washington, D.C., which has become one of the largest non-residential meditation centers in the United States. Alongside Jack Kornfield, she co-founded the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training Program, serving participants from dozens of countries. Brach has also promoted the use of mindfulness to address issues such as racial injustice, equity, environmental sustainability, and outreach to underserved communities, including initiatives in schools and prisons.

Brach is the author of several books, including "Radical Acceptance," which explores Buddhist practices and personal experiences with self-judgment and healing. Her book "True Refuge" appeared on The Washington Post bestseller list. Additional works include "Radical Compassion," which introduces the RAIN (Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture) meditation framework, as well as "Trusting the Gold" and "The Courageous Heart Workbook." Brach's weekly podcast is a widely accessed mindfulness resource, downloaded millions of times each month, reflecting the broad impact of her psychologically informed approach to meditation and emotional well-being.

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Tara Brach Videos

Awakening Self-Compassion - Tara Brach - YouTube
Trusting Ourselves, Trusting Life - Tara Brach - YouTube
Learning to Respond Not React - Tara Brach - YouTube

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What topics does Tara Brach speak about?

Tara Brach is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Mental Health, Mindfulness, Medicine, Health & Wellness, Futurism, Women's Health, Fitness, Personal Growth, Mindset, Author, Motivational, Christian, Children's Authors, Psychology and Social Sciences.

Where does Tara Brach travel from?

Tara Brach generally travels from Great Falls, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Tara Brach is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Mental Health, Mindfulness and Medicine. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tara Brach for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Tara Brach generally travels from Great Falls, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Wim Hof, Mel Robbins and Tunde Oyeneyin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tara Brach for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/06/2026.

Tara Brach Videos

Awakening Self-Compassion - Tara Brach - YouTube
Trusting Ourselves, Trusting Life - Tara Brach - YouTube
Learning to Respond Not React - Tara Brach - YouTube

Tara Brach News

  • How do I book Tara Brach to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tara Brach 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 Tara Brach, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tara Brach or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Tara Brach for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Tara Brach, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tara Brach are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tara Brach, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Tara Brach speak about?

    Tara Brach is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Mental Health, Mindfulness, Medicine, Health & Wellness, Futurism, Women's Health, Fitness, Personal Growth, Mindset, Author, Motivational, Christian, Children's Authors, Psychology and Social Sciences.
  • Where does Tara Brach travel from?

    Tara Brach generally travels from Great Falls, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Tara Brach?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tara Brach 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tara Brach 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 Tara Brach 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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