“Ex-Soldier, Prison Officer & Firefighter | Now Actor, Painter & Speaking on Trauma, Identity & Self-Awareness | Founder of Truly Conscious”
Kaylan Gonzalez is a trauma-informed practitioner, speaker, actor, and artist, and the founder of Truly Conscious. His journey spans frontline roles as a soldier, prison officer, firefighter, and mental health support worker—experiences that exposed him to the realities of human stress, resilience, and survival.
After facing his own challenges with anxiety, burnout, and physical health, Kaylan began a deep healing journey rooted in nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and holistic practices. His path also took him across the world, living with indigenous tribes and learning from their wisdom about connection, healing, and presence.
Blending lived experience with creativity and practical tools, Kaylan speaks on trauma, identity, and what it truly means to become conscious