Lisa Sander

Healing & Communication Expert
With 24 years in the medical community and personal experience in relationship transformation, Lisa brings compassion and proven tools to help couples heal and reconnect.

About Lisa

Lisa Sander spent 24 years working in the medical community, where she learned the importance of accurate diagnosis, patient-centered care, and evidence-based treatment. But it was her own marriage journey that taught her the most valuable lessons—that healing takes time, communication is a skill that can be learned, and emotional safety is the foundation for all lasting change.

After years of struggling in her own relationship, Lisa discovered the power of breaking generational patterns, creating new communication habits, and building emotional safety. What began as personal transformation became a calling to help other couples find the same breakthrough. She pursued coaching certifications, deepened her understanding of trauma-informed care, and began teaching the tools that had transformed her own marriage.

Today, Lisa is a sought-after speaker at women's conferences, marriage retreats, and church events. Her unique blend of clinical knowledge, biblical wisdom, and authentic vulnerability creates a space where audiences feel safe to be honest about their struggles and hopeful about their future. She doesn't speak from a place of perfection—she speaks from a place of healing, ongoing growth, and genuine compassion for those still in the middle of their journey.

Lisa also leads the "Find Each Other Again" couples retreats in Scottsdale, Arizona, and offers one-on-one coaching for individuals and couples seeking deeper transformation. Her podcast "Our Healer Our Protector," co-hosted with her husband Ryan, has helped thousands of couples strengthen their relationships and deepen their faith.

Speaking Expertise

Topics Ryan teaches with passion and practical application

Relationship Healing & Restoration

With 24 years in the medical community, Lisa brings both clinical insight and personal experience to help couples heal from past hurts and rebuild trust with compassion and practical steps.

Communication Tools for Couples

Research-informed techniques that work in real life. Lisa teaches couples how to speak and listen in ways that create understanding instead of defensiveness.

Women's Emotional Health in Marriage

Addressing the unique emotional needs of wives, helping women navigate the complexity of vulnerability, strength, and self-care within committed relationships.

Breaking Generational Patterns

Identifying the cycles passed down through families and learning how to create new, healthier patterns that honor God and protect your marriage.

Creating Safe Spaces for Vulnerability

How to build emotional safety in your relationship where both partners can be fully known, fully loved, and free to grow without fear of judgment.

Faith and Femininity

Embracing the fullness of biblical womanhood—strength, wisdom, nurturing, leadership—without compromising who God created you to be.

Signature Talks

Lisa's most requested presentations, fully customizable to your event

The Art of Being Heard: Communication That Connects

45-min keynote
90-min workshop
Half-day intensive
Key Takeaways:
The listening techniques that actually work (backed by research)
How to express needs without triggering defensiveness
Creating rituals of connection in busy seasons
Real-life examples from couples who've transformed their communication
Best suited for: Marriage conferences, couples retreats, women's events

Healing What's Hidden: Breaking Free from the Past

60-min keynote
2-hour workshop
Key Takeaways:
Identifying generational patterns affecting your relationship
The neuroscience of healing and why it takes time
Practical steps for processing past trauma together
When to seek professional help and how to choose the right support
Best suited for: Therapeutic settings, women's conferences, healing retreats

Finding Each Other Again: Reconnecting After Distance

30-min keynote
60-min workshop
Key Takeaways:
Why emotional distance happens in even the strongest marriages
Small daily practices that rebuild intimacy
Creating safety for vulnerable conversations
How to forgive and move forward when trust has been broken
Best suited for: Marriage retreats, church series, counseling settings

Lisa's Speaking Style

Watch Lisa in Action
3-minute speaking sample
Compassionate and Empathetic
Lisa creates an atmosphere of safety where audiences feel seen, understood, and free to acknowledge their struggles without shame.
Research-Informed
Every teaching is grounded in both biblical truth and proven psychological principles, giving audiences confidence in the tools they're receiving.
Creates Emotional Safety
Lisa's gentle yet direct approach helps audiences open up about difficult topics they rarely discuss publicly.
Practical Tools You Can Use Immediately
No abstract theory—every session includes specific, actionable steps couples can implement the same day.
Authentic Vulnerability
Lisa shares her own journey of healing, giving audiences hope that transformation is possible for them too.

What Event Organizers Say

"Lisa's session on communication was the breakthrough our women's retreat needed. She gave us language for feelings we didn't know how to express. Women left with tools they're still using a year later."

Rev. Michelle Adams
Hope Church Women's Ministry
Annual Women's Retreat 2024

"The generational patterns talk opened my eyes to cycles I didn't even know existed in my family. Lisa's compassionate approach made it safe to look at painful truths and envision something better."

Jennifer Scott
Healing Hearts Couples Conference
Spring Conference Attendee

"As an event planner, I've seen hundreds of speakers. Lisa's ability to blend clinical expertise with spiritual wisdom is rare. Her transparency creates instant connection with audiences."

Karen Williams
Northwest Marriage & Family Events
Event Director

Past Engagements

Grace & Healing Women's Conference
Keynote Speaker
Breaking Free from the Past
October 2024
Scottsdale, AZ
Find Each Other Again Couples Retreat
Lead Teacher
Communication & Reconnection
September 2024
Scottsdale, AZ
Faith Community Church
Marriage Series Speaker
Creating Emotional Safety
August 2024
Phoenix, AZ

Continue the Transformation Through Coaching

Many event attendees choose to continue their growth journey through Lisa's one-on-one or group coaching programs. If you're interested in offering coaching connections to your attendees, we can discuss options during our planning call.

What You Get When You Book Lisa

Pre-Event Consultation

Detailed discussion to understand your audience's unique needs and customize content for maximum impact

Custom Content Tailoring

Every presentation is adapted to your audience's specific challenges, demographics, and spiritual background

Promotional Materials

Professional graphics, social media templates, and marketing copy to help promote your event

Post-Event Resources

Comprehensive workbooks, reflection guides, and action plans for continued growth after the event

Follow-Up Support

Q&A session options and follow-up resources to support attendees in their ongoing journey

Book Lisa for Your Next Event

Let's discuss how Lisa can serve your audience and create lasting transformation