Keith Hersey
Helping busy professionals and faith leaders reverse disease and lose weight—med-free and thriving.
Travels from Durham NC, USA
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Speaks on:
Preventive Health
Adult Development Theory
Faith-based Learning
Health Equity
Nutrition
Personal Empowerment
Speaks to:
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Formats:
Breakout
Interview
Keynote
Keith's Bio
Dr. Keith Hersey is a former pharmacist turned diabetes coach and speaker who helps busy professionals take control of their blood sugar and reclaim their energy—without confusion, guilt, or burnout. After living with type 2 diabetes for over 20 years, Dr. Hersey turned his personal battle into a mission: empowering others to go “from chaos to control.” Through his coaching programs, keynote talks, and the Destroying Diabetes Podcast, he bridges the gap between what healthcare teaches and what real life demands. His message is simple but powerful: progress beats perfection—and the key to long-term success lies in mastering small, consistent habits. Dr. Hersey has inspired audiences across healthcare, corporate wellness, and academic settings with his relatable story, evidence-based insights, and practical frameworks. Dr, Hersey lives in Durham, North Carolina with his wife Deborah, son Jordan and rescue dog Karma.
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Keith Offers the Following Talks
Faith, Food, and Freedom: Reversing Chronic Disease Without a Prescription
Understand how faith-based principles can support physical health and healing.
Learn practical, sustainable habits to reduce or eliminate the need for medications
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Mastering Your Metabolism: The Truth About GLP-1s and Lasting Weight Loss
Understand how GLP-1 medications work and how to use them safely
Gain tools for building sustainable nutrition, exercise, and mindset habits.
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30 - 60 minutes
Beyond the Prescription: Preventing Prediabetes and Taking Control Before It’s Too Late
Participants will understand the early warning signs and root causes of prediabetes and how to take immediate, practical steps to prevent progression to type 2 diabetes.
Participants will leave with a simple, realistic prevention framework they can apply to improve blood sugar, increase energy, and protect their long-term health.
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30 - 60 minutes
Translating Diabetes: How Storytelling, Culture, and Communication Drive Better Health Outcomes
Participants will understand how storytelling and culturally responsive communication influence health behaviors, trust, and engagement in diabetes prevention and management.
Participants will gain practical strategies to communicate health information in ways that inspire action, improve understanding, and support better health outcomes in diverse communities.
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30 - 60 minutes
From Diagnosis to Destiny: Turning Your Health Crisis Into Your Greatest Comeback
Participants will reframe their diagnosis or health challenge from a limitation into a catalyst for personal growth, purpose, and transformation.
Participants will leave with renewed motivation and a clear roadmap for taking ownership of their health and creating lasting change
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30 - 60 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions on Working With Keith
What should I know about working with you?
From start to finish, I aim to make the experience seamless and impactful. I show up prepared, responsive, and deeply committed to delivering value. My goal is to make your job easy — from pre-event planning and promotion to post-event engagement
Can you customize your presentation for our specific audience and event theme?
Absolutely. Every presentation is customized to align with your event theme, audience demographics, and desired outcomes. Whether your focus is healthcare, leadership, or employee wellness, I tailor my stories, visuals, and takeaways so the message truly lands.
How do you engage audiences post-event?
Yes — I’m happy to offer book signings, meet-and-greets, Q&A sessions, and podcast interviews when scheduling allows. These moments build authentic connection and help reinforce key messages from the presentation.
My organization has a limited budget. Do you have any flexibility in your pricing?
I understand budgets can be tight. I’m flexible and happy to explore options—like adjusting length, format, or adding value through follow-up sessions or book bundles—to make it work while still delivering a powerful, customized experience for your audience. Non-profits may be discounted as well.