A leading voice & influential speaker
Meet Dr. Miriam Kirmayer
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 on the science of friendship, Dr. Miriam is revolutionizing the way we show up for, mentor, and connect with each other.
Bridge the connection divide and co-create impactful, supportive relationships.
Empowering people and organizations to ———————-
Grounded in a philosophy that encourages mental wellness through meaningful relationships, Dr. Miriam Kirmayer helps people, teams and organizations create confident connections, supportive workplaces, and deeply fulfilling lives.
A sought-after speaker, Dr. Miriam shares inspiring keynotes and workshops at corporate conferences, leadership summits, organizational events, and renowned academic and healthcare institutions. In short, she helps people who help people—by building the skills that better connect us to each other.
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.
“Over a decade’s worth of research and experience have taught me that what matters more than the number of connections you can count is the quality of relationships you can count on.”
Dr. Miriam Kirmayer
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST & FRIENDSHIP EXPERT
a trusted consultant ———————-
Laying the groundwork for real social change.
In addition to devoting over a decade to researching the science of friendship, 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.
a leading voice in the media
Leading (and listening to) how we talk about friendship, loneliness, and support.
Dr. Miriam is the creator of the Confidently Connected™️ digital learning experience. She 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, podcasts, and other pop-culture media interviews alongside best-selling authors, TV personalities, and thought leaders.
something to read, watch, and listen to ———————-
The Cut
How to Make Friends as an Adult
the today show
Why Best Friendship
is So Important
Call Her Daddy
The Guide to Navigating Friendship
Inspiring 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.
As one of the first and only licensed clinical psychologists to specialize in adult friendship and platonic connection, she regularly shares her expertise with tens of thousands of people through her popular online Instagram community (@miriamkirmayer).
She also unpacks the science of friendship to help others build stronger connections through digital courses and online resources, including Confidently Connected: Building Meaningful Friendships.
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. She is currently writing her first non-fiction book (represented by Aevitas Creative Management).
let’s get personal
Asking “What do you do?” really is one of the worst ways to get to know someone, isn’t it? “Why do you do what you do?” Now that’s a much more interesting question… to which, in my case at least, there is no easy answer.
For starters, it might help for me to give you a peek of the many hats I wear, outside of my work that is… mother, caregiver, co-vivor, care-partner.
Each of these experiences have undoubtedly impacted and informed my work. But they’ve also influenced and transformed my relationships and my friendships. In some cases, they've contributed to my own personal connection-divide and brought the value of supportive relationships to life in a very real way.
If you look or perhaps listen closely, you’ll find nods to these challenges, triumphs, and lessons in my storytelling.
But more importantly, you’ll likely hear echoes of your own experiences, be reminded of the people who have helped you tread, grow, and thrive, and learn new ways to strengthen the connections that count– and ones that you can count on.
Get to Know Dr. Miriam
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A notebook – I somehow seem to have an unreasonable number of to-do lists running at all times and I like the creativity that comes with putting pen to paper. What will I leave the house without? The pen… every time.
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While I’m in the shower or on my morning walk.
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Whether I spoke too much… or not enough.
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Tofino, Tokyo, and a few special spots in California.
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Humor. Especially when it encourages me to sit with – not run away from – what feels scary, uncertain, challenging, or exciting.
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Waking up early and sipping my morning coffee extra slowly, going for a walk on the mountain or by the water, and heading home to spend time with friends and family over good food, great wine, and nostalgic music.
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Keynotes &
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Dr. Miriam regularly tailors her friendship research and connection expertise to create high-impact keynotes and workshops.
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