Miriam Kirmayer
Ph.D.
QC, CANADADr. Miriam Kirmayer is a clinical psychologist, leading friendship expert, and one of the most influential speakers on human connection and social support.
Dr. Miriam Kirmayer is a clinical psychologist, leading friendship expert, and one of the most influential speakers on human connection and social support. With over a decade of research in the science of friendship, Dr. Miriam’s work has revolutionized the way we show up for, encourage, and mentor each other.
Empowering people and organizations to bridge the connection divide and co-create impactful connections and cultures.
A sought-after speaker, Dr. Miriam shares inspiring keynotes and workshops at corporate conferences, leadership summits, community-driven events, and leading academic and healthcare institutions. Her clients include The Aspen Institute, The Atlantic's In Pursuit Of Happiness summit, Canadian Women in Medicine, The Foundation For Social Connection, The Government of Canada, Entrepreneurs’ Organization, and YPO. Her hands-on research and relatable advice have helped companies around the world boost belonging, engagement, well-being, and mentorship—while giving their teams the tools that benefit them far beyond the workplace.
Laying the groundwork for real social change.
Dr. Miriam contributes her expertise as a psychological consultant to both the media and connection-driven organizations around the world, helping them bridge the growing gaps between research, policy, and our everyday approach to relationships, leadership, and mental health. She currently sits on the Mental Health Advisory Committee for Wondermind, a mental fitness company co-founded by Selena Gomez and Mandy Teefey and is a trusted consultant for The Foundation For Social Connection.
Leading (and listening to) how we talk about friendship, loneliness, and support.
Dr. Miriam has interviewed hundreds of people to capture what it really takes to create closer friendships and resilient relationships. She has supported and coached countless more through her clinical and consulting work. A leading voice in the media, Dr. Miriam regularly contributes research-driven insights and relatable advice to top outlets including The Atlantic, BBC, Financial Times, Forbes, The Guardian, The New York Times, Psychology Today, TIME, and The Wall Street Journal. She is also a frequent guest on television shows and podcasts, ranging from The Today Show and Call Her Daddy to NPR. Dr. Miriam inspires people worldwide to recognize that we’re all at our happiest and healthiest when we invest in the moments that matter—and the connections that count.
Dr. Miriam Kirmayer received her Ph.D. from McGill University and lives in Montreal, Canada with her husband and their two curious and spirited sons
Dr. Miriam Kirmayer is a clinical psychologist, leading friendship expert, and one of the most influential speakers on human connection and social support. With over a decade of research in the science of friendship, Dr. Miriam’s work has revolutionized the way we show up for, encourage, and mentor each other.
Empowering people and organizations to bridge the connection divide and co-create impactful connections and cultures.
A sought-after speaker, Dr. Miriam shares inspiring keynotes and workshops at corporate conferences, leadership summits, community-driven events, and leading academic and healthcare institutions. Her clients include The Aspen Institute, The Atlantic's In Pursuit Of Happiness summit, Canadian Women in Medicine, The Foundation For Social Connection, The Government of Canada, Entrepreneurs’ Organization, and YPO. Her hands-on research and relatable advice have helped companies around the world boost belonging, engagement, well-being, and mentorship—while giving their teams the tools that benefit them far beyond the workplace.
Laying the groundwork for real social change.
Dr. Miriam contributes her expertise as a psychological consultant to both the media and connection-driven organizations around the world, helping them bridge the growing gaps between research, policy, and our everyday approach to relationships, leadership, and mental health. She currently sits on the Mental Health Advisory Committee for Wondermind, a mental fitness company co-founded by Selena Gomez and Mandy Teefey and is a trusted consultant for The Foundation For Social Connection.
Leading (and listening to) how we talk about friendship, loneliness, and support.
Dr. Miriam has interviewed hundreds of people to capture what it really takes to create closer friendships and resilient relationships. She has supported and coached countless more through her clinical and consulting work. A leading voice in the media, Dr. Miriam regularly contributes research-driven insights and relatable advice to top outlets including The Atlantic, BBC, Financial Times, Forbes, The Guardian, The New York Times, Psychology Today, TIME, and The Wall Street Journal. She is also a frequent guest on television shows and podcasts, ranging from The Today Show and Call Her Daddy to NPR. Dr. Miriam inspires people worldwide to recognize that we’re all at our happiest and healthiest when we invest in the moments that matter—and the connections that count.
Dr. Miriam Kirmayer received her Ph.D. from McGill University and lives in Montreal, Canada with her husband and their two curious and spirited sons
Bridge The Connection Divide
Relationships are the road to well-being — discover the steps to closer connections.
Feeling connected— to our friends, our colleagues, and our communities — is one of the most powerful predictors of our health, happiness, and success. Even though we are hard-wired for connection, so much can get in the way of strong, healthy relationships: distance, technology, the busy-ness of life, and, most of all, the misconceptions we have about what it takes to...
Thrive Together: Elevate Connected Support & Mentorship
How to take support from transactional to transformational — and show up when it matters most.
What do people really need to hear (or to happen) when things are challenging or uncertain? How can we encourage growth and support change without compromising on connection and compassion?
In this empathy-centered keynote, Dr. Miriam reveals the 4 supporter archetypes and shares how to maximize mentorship and become a...
Bolster Workplace Belonging: Cultivate the Three Pillars of Connection
How to encourage, empower, and equip your teams to connect to each other — and a better way to work.
Hybrid and remote work. Returning to the office. Differing views and values. Technology and a reliance on digital communication. All can contribute massively to the increasing rates of loneliness, disengagement, and burnout. But they also present opportunities— for collaboration, for inclusion, and for stronger social health.
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