Psychologist, Thought Leader,
Speaker, Author

Dr. Doreen is featured in:

“Your approach is amazing and so open-hearted! I just love you!”
— Jonathan VanNess, NYT Bestselling Author, Queer Eye Host, Founder, JVN Hair

Dr. Doreen has spoken at:

Doreen’s Audiences Say…

“Dr. Doreen tells it like it is. There’s nothing she can’t talk through. Great advice dispensed with a little zen that makes us all feel better!”

Brenda Braxton
KGW Sr. News Anchor

Doreen’s keynote was our highest rated session at our annual conference.

“Almost a year later, our employees are still talking about her session!”

Event Host
Southwest Airlines

Coordinator
Ohio Council of Behavioral Health

Advanced Acclaim For
In Praise of Boredom.

With the wisdom of a scholar, the heart of a teacher, and the warmth of a dear friend, she shows us why doing less isn’t a failure to live fully, but a beautiful way of doing just that. In Praise of Boredom is a timely, necessary, and wonderfully liberating invitation to step away from the relentless demands of productivity and rediscover the richness of simply being human. Who would have thought that doing absolutely nothing could be such a delicious act of rebellion?

Diane Shiffer, Best Selling Author, The Smallest of Joys

My gift to you - simple, sweet, and subversive boredom tools.

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Doreen + Jonathan VanNess

Dr. Doreen talks tech with JVN, listen now.

Dr. Doreen + Science Pub

Watch now - Doreen talks science at the
Oregon Museum of Science & Industry’s Science Pub

Learn about Dr. Doreen’s legislative work.

Finding Balance in a Digital World

Doreen & Audible bring you How To Balance Life and Technology. Worried that you’re spending too much time on your devices? Tech tools can enhance our lives and open up possibilites for innovation and connection.

But constant stimulation from devices can have harmful effects: stress, depersonalized interactions, and impacted productivity. How do you break tech habits you rely on to stay connected personally and professionally?

  • Why you can stop worrying about the time you’re spending on screens and start aligning your values with your tech use

  • How a few minutes of boredom a day can lead to a happier, more fulfilled life

  • How to set up '“fiery experiences’ that can help you rewire your brain and reshape you dependency on tech