The Robyn Ivy Podcast

What if this season isn’t about pushing harder—but about checking in with yourself with honesty, grace, and devotion? In this solo episode of The Robyn Ivy Podcast, Robyn invites you to pause and reflect as we move into the final months of the year. With warmth, humor, and practical insight, she explores how “taking stock” of your life—your goals, relationships, creativity, health, and habits—can help you reconnect with what truly matters and move forward with clarity. Whether you’ve been feeling stuck, stretched thin, or simply ready to regroup, this conversation offers a gentle reset. You’ll hear stories, journaling prompts, and powerful questions to help you celebrate what’s working, release what’s not, and re-devote yourself to what still feels meaningful. ✨ Inside this episode: How to take honest inventory—without criticismWhat your unfinished projects might be telling youWhy fall is the perfect season for intentional reflectionHow to move forward with more ease, clarity, and purpose. Your 3 Key Takeaways: Reflection is self-care. Pausing to assess your life isn’t indulgent—it’s essential.Small shifts lead to big change. You don’t need a full reinvention—just an honest check-in and a clear next step.You’re not behind. You’re right on time to recommit to what matters most. 🌲 Ready to cross your own threshold with support? ✨ Your Next Chapter: A 4-Month Immersion for Women Midlife+ is underway but we’re holding the door open for two more women. Join Robyn and a small group of thoughtful women to move through this next season with clarity, courage, and community.  → robynivy.com/next 💫 Want more? 🌿 FLOW Women’s Fellowship If you’ve been craving grounded conversation, real connection, and a space where you don’t have to have it all figured out—FLOW is for you.   →  Join FLOW, my monthly women’s fellowship 🔥 1:1 Coaching Consults are open This isn’t just a “discovery call”—it’s a powerful 1:1 session designed to help you get clear, feel more purposeful, and walk away feeling lighter and more aligned.   →  Book your FREE consult >>> here or email me directly at robyn@robynivy.com  ` 💌 → Hop on the email list for soulful updates + invites MORE ABOUT ROBYN IVY: Robyn Ivy sees people for a living. A trusted coach, intuitive and fierce advocate for tree portals and a creative life, she spent over 20 years as a commercial photographer, honing her powerful skills as a witness. Host of the Robyn Ivy Podcast, where she discusses how to be more present to our lives and create what’s next with today’s prominent thought leaders, spiritual mentors and creative guides. Robyn mentors clients 1:1 through transitions, deep growth and meaningful change in a fun and inspiring way.  Her workshops, groups and programs offer you insights and practices to live more confidently, creatively and from your truest wisdom.   You will often find her traveling in a camper van, sitting with the trees or capturing the beauty of nature. Raising her now grown sons Rook and Cole is her best work yet.  Find out more at www.robynivy.com https://www.instagram.com/robynivy/ https://www.facebook.com/robynivy https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-ivy/

What if the clutter in your home is actually holding you back from the life you want? In this episode of The Robyn Ivy Podcast, Robyn is joined by master organizer and founder of Clean Sweep Consulting, Jen Heard, for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation about what our stuff really says about us—and how letting go can open the door to something far more meaningful. From Robyn’s own experience growing up around hoarding to Jen’s behind-the-scenes work on the show Hoarders, this conversation goes deep into the emotional and psychological reasons we hold onto things. Together, they unpack the real cost of clutter: not just in our homes, but in our minds, our energy, and our ability to step into what’s next. You’ll walk away with practical tools, new insights, and a whole lot of compassion—for yourself and for others. Whether you’re moving, downsizing, or just craving more clarity and space in your life, this episode offers the support and motivation you need to take the first step. Your 3 Key Takeaways • Clutter is often unmade decisions: What you’re avoiding physically might point to what you’re avoiding emotionally. Letting go creates emotional and mental space for clarity and growth. • Small actions = Big shifts: From “purgatory boxes” to 15-minute tidy-ups, it’s the tiny habits that lead to transformation. • Legacy matters: The stuff you keep behind isn’t just yours—it’s what others will inherit. Letting go now can be an act of love for yourself and your future generations. Ready to step into your next chapter—with more space, clarity, and joy? Join Robyn’s 4-month group immersion for women in midlife: ✨ Your Next Chapter begins October 8th → robynivy.com/next 💫 Want more? 🌿 FLOW Women’s Fellowship If you’ve been craving grounded conversation, real connection, and a space where you don’t have to have it all figured out—FLOW is for you.   →  Join FLOW, my monthly women’s fellowship 🔥 1:1 Coaching Consults are open This isn’t just a “discovery call”—it’s a powerful 1:1 session designed to help you get clear, feel more purposeful, and walk away feeling lighter and more aligned.   →  Book your FREE consult >>> here or email me directly at robyn@robynivy.com  ` 💌 → Hop on the email list for soulful updates + invites MORE ABOUT JENNIFER: Jennifer Heard is a founder of a brand new platform that matches sustainably-minded companies who wish to donate their unwanted items to charities who need those items. She is a full-time organizational consultant for home and small businesses. She has an MBA from University of Detroit Mercy, a certificate in global leadership from Thunderbird School of Global Leadership, and is fluent in Spanish. With over 20 years of experience in the organizing and coaching field, Jennifer has a passion for helping busy professionals achieve their goals and optimize their time, space, and resources. She has worked with diverse clients and industries, providing marketing and social media support, facilitating large and small group events, and creating efficient systems for the home and the office. She has a holistic, systems approach to life and strives to empower her clients to thrive through life changes. CEO & Founder of Love Bigger. Speaker. Author. Charitable Downsizing & Declutter Coach. Jen loves dogs, traveling, puzzles, camping, her family, and Jesus.  Find out more at https://cleansweepconsulting.net/ https://www.instagram.com/cleansweepconsulting/ https://www.facebook.com/cleansweepconsulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cleansweep/

What if nature and storytelling held the exact insight you needed to move forward? In this LIVE solo episode of The Robyn Ivy Podcast, Robyn invites you to gather around a virtual campfire as she shares reflections fresh from her recent trip to Colorado, where she presented at "Camp Is In Your Heart," a retreat centered around real connection, creative expression, and transformational presence. You’ll hear heartfelt stories, insights from nature, and valuable  takeaways to help you reconnect to your own inner wisdom and sense of devotion. Whether you’re crossing a threshold, navigating change, or simply ready to feel more grounded, this episode invites you back to what matters. Listen to what the trees out there had to tell her, be reminded about the joy that comes through playful connection, and why summer camp is still fun as an adult-maybe even more so. Robyn offers powerful reframes for transformation centered in the what and who we care most about. Plus, she’ll walk you through a practical, heart-led exercise to clarify what you’re ready to release and what you’re being called to grow into. This episode is your invitation to pause, breathe, and honor the season you’re in—with stories, laughter, and soulful reflection. Your 3 Key Takeaways • Connection resets everything: Real-life presence, laughter, and shared experiences reawaken our spirit and reconnect us to joy. • Nature is a wise teacher: From ancient trees to quiet moments in circle, nature reminds us of our resilience, our belonging, and the power of being witnessed. • Devotion > Discipline: Change isn’t about pushing harder—it’s about choosing what you’re truly devoted to, and letting that guide your growth. 🌲 Ready to cross your own threshold with support? ✨ Your Next Chapter: A 4-Month Immersion for Women Midlife+ begins Oct 8th Join Robyn and a small group of thoughtful women to move through this next season with clarity, courage, and community.  → robynivy.com/next 💫 Want more? 🌿 FLOW Women’s Fellowship If you’ve been craving grounded conversation, real connection, and a space where you don’t have to have it all figured out—FLOW is for you.   →  Join FLOW, my monthly women’s fellowship 🔥 1:1 Coaching Consults are open This isn’t just a “discovery call”—it’s a powerful 1:1 session designed to help you get clear, feel more purposeful, and walk away feeling lighter and more aligned.   →  Book your FREE consult >>> here or email me directly at robyn@robynivy.com  ` 💌 → Hop on the email list for soulful updates + invites MORE ABOUT ROBYN IVY: Robyn Ivy sees people for a living. A trusted coach, intuitive and fierce advocate for tree portals and a creative life, she spent over 20 years as a commercial photographer, honing her powerful skills as a witness. Host of the Robyn Ivy Podcast, where she discusses how to be more present to our lives and create what’s next with today’s prominent thought leaders, spiritual mentors and creative guides. Robyn mentors clients 1:1 through transitions, deep growth and meaningful change in a fun and inspiring way.  Her workshops, groups and programs offer you insights and practices to live more confidently, creatively and from your truest wisdom.   You will often find her traveling in a camper van, sitting with the trees or capturing the beauty of nature. Raising her now grown sons Rook and Cole is her best work yet.  Find out more at www.robynivy.com https://www.instagram.com/robynivy/ https://www.facebook.com/robynivy https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-ivy/

What if the turning of the season is the sign you’ve been waiting for? In this solo episode of The Robyn Ivy Podcast, Robyn explores what it means to step into your next chapter, especially in midlife and beyond. Recorded around the Fall Equinox, this conversation uses the wisdom of seasonal shifts to help you reflect on what you’re truly ready to release and what your wiser self is longing to embrace. You’ve likely been feeling the quiet tug toward something new or the call for something more..more meaning, clarity, and joy but don’t want all the depletion and effort you  Whether you’re shifting your identity, career, creativity, or direction, Robyn invites you to pause and consider: What are you done with? And what are you ready to grow into?. She shares true stories that illuminate the very real tension between where you’ve been and where you’re going. This episode offers you valuable insights and practical tools for moving forward without the burnout or hustle. You’ll leave with a powerful journaling exercise, a reminder that the discomfort of change is normal, and an invitation to join her in Your Next Chapter- a 4 month group immersion for women ready to lead with clarity, courage, and self-trust. Your 3 Key Takeaways • Clarity starts with releasing: Before you can move into what you want, you must acknowledge what you’re ready to let go of. This clears space for clarity and desire to emerge. • Change requires a new identity: If you want a different result, you need to become the person who can hold it. This means shifting not just habits, but self-belief. • Community changes everything: You don’t have to navigate transitions alone. Surrounding yourself with the right support and honest conversations makes the process more easeful, grounded, and successful. Honest reflection, grounded tools, and a timely reminder: You don’t have to wait for January. Your next chapter starts now. 💫 Want more? 🌿 FLOW Women’s Fellowship If you’ve been craving grounded conversation, real connection, and a space where you don’t have to have it all figured out—FLOW is for you.   →  Join FLOW, my monthly women’s fellowship 🔥 1:1 Coaching Consults are open This isn’t just a “discovery call”—it’s a powerful 1:1 session designed to help you get clear, feel more purposeful, and walk away feeling lighter and more aligned.   →  Book your FREE consult >>> here or email me directly at robyn@robynivy.com  ✨ → Email me at robyn@robynivy.com to learn more about Life Support: Your Next Chapter, my new small-group immersion experience for women in transition starting Oct 1..` 💌 → Hop on the email list for soulful updates + invites MORE ABOUT ROBYN IVY: Robyn Ivy sees people for a living. A trusted coach, intuitive and fierce advocate for tree portals and a creative life, she spent over 20 years as a commercial photographer, honing her powerful skills as a witness. Host of the Robyn Ivy Podcast, where she discusses how to be more present to our lives and create what’s next with today’s prominent thought leaders, spiritual mentors and creative guides. Robyn mentors clients 1:1 through transitions, deep growth and meaningful change in a fun and inspiring way.  Her workshops, groups and programs offer you insights and practices to live more confidently, creatively and from your truest wisdom.   You will often find her traveling in a camper van, sitting with the trees or capturing the beauty of nature. Raising her now grown sons Rook and Cole is her best work yet.  Find out more at www.robynivy.com https://www.instagram.com/robynivy/ https://www.facebook.com/robynivy https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-ivy/

In this uplifting solo episode, Robyn explores what it truly means to practice and restore hope—especially in a world that can feel disorienting, overwhelming, or stuck. Prompted by a conversation with a friend who simply asked, "Can you talk about hope?" Robyn shares stories, reflections, and tangible practices to help you stay grounded, soft-hearted, and purpose-driven through uncertain seasons. You’ll hear her reflect on last year’s Restoring Hope gathering, the collective sense of fatigue and longing that many women in midlife are feeling now, and why hope is something we actively participate in—not something we wait around for. Robyn invites you into real-life practices to reconnect with your own sense of aliveness, wisdom, and devotion to what matters most. She also shares details on two opportunities for deeper support: 🌿 FLOW Women’s Fellowship (Monthly community for connection & clarity)🔥 Your Next Chapter (A powerful new 4-month group immersion coming soon) Whether you're feeling energized to make change or tender and unsure of what’s next, this episode will meet you right where you are—with warmth, wisdom, and an invitation to restore your own sense of hope. 💡 3 Takeaways You Might Relate To: 1. Hope is active, not passive. You don’t have to wait to feel hopeful. You get to create it—through intention, habit, and the way you show up for yourself and others. 2. Community is essential. Real-life connection—like FLOW or Life Support—isn’t fluff. It’s vital, healing, and one of the most powerful ways to move through change with resilience. 3. We need both mountain and river energy. Being grounded and adaptable is what allows us to move forward in uncertain times. Learning when to root and when to flow is part of the wisdom of this season. Thank you, as always, for listening and being part of this beautiful community. Let’s keep choosing the discomfort that leads to more freedom, together. 💫 Want more? 🌿 FLOW Women’s Fellowship If you’ve been craving grounded conversation, real connection, and a space where you don’t have to have it all figured out—FLOW is for you.   →  Join FLOW, my monthly women’s fellowship 🔥 1:1 Coaching Consults are open This isn’t just a “discovery call”—it’s a powerful 1:1 session designed to help you get clear, feel more purposeful, and walk away feeling lighter and more aligned.   →  Book your FREE consult >>> here or email me directly at robyn@robynivy.com  ✨ → Email me at robyn@robynivy.com to learn more about Life Support: Your Next Chapter, my new small-group immersion experience for women in transition starting Oct 1..` 💌 → Hop on the email list for soulful updates + invites MORE ABOUT ROBYN IVY: Robyn Ivy sees people for a living. A trusted coach, intuitive and fierce advocate for tree portals and a creative life, she spent over 20 years as a commercial photographer, honing her powerful skills as a witness. Host of the Robyn Ivy Podcast, where she discusses how to be more present to our lives and create what’s next with today’s prominent thought leaders, spiritual mentors and creative guides. Robyn mentors clients 1:1 through transitions, deep growth and meaningful change in a fun and inspiring way.  Her workshops, groups and programs offer you insights and practices to live more confidently, creatively and from your truest wisdom.   You will often find her traveling in a camper van, sitting with the trees or capturing the beauty of nature. Raising her now grown sons Rook and Cole is her best work yet.  Find out more at www.robynivy.com https://www.instagram.com/robynivy/ https://www.facebook.com/robynivy https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-ivy/

Featuring the debut of my newest offer: Life Support – Your Next Chapter Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it really means to feel connected—and how easy it is to lose touch with that when life gets busy or noisy. In this solo episode, I share some reflections on how easy it is to miss real-life connection in the name of convenience or habit. A moment on a Boston sidewalk—where I almost complimented someone’s T-shirt but held back because of earbuds—got me thinking about how much we lose when we’re not fully present. From stories about life before smartphones to sitting with my favorite backyard tree, this episode is an invitation to check back in with your own sense of aliveness. I talk about how tech has shifted the way we relate, how much we’re actually craving meaningful conversation and community, and why now might be the right time to re-ground yourself in what really matters. I also share a bit about Life Support—my new guided group for women who are navigating change and want more clarity, connection, and support. 💡 3 Takeaways You Might Relate To: 🌱 Aliveness lives in the little things. Real connection doesn’t need to be flashy—it shows up in eye contact, shared laughter, or even saying hi to someone at the store. 👥 You’re not meant to do this alone. Especially during times of transition, having community—people who really see you—makes all the difference. 🔌 Simple shifts go a long way. Whether it’s taking a walk without your phone, writing a letter, or pausing before the next scroll, those tiny choices can reconnect you to yourself and the world around you. ✨ → Email me at robyn@robynivy.com to learn more about Life Support, my new small-group immersion experience for women in transition.` ✨ Want to explore your own “Portal Experience”? Email me at robyn@robynivy.com 🤝 → Book your FREE consult >>> here or email me directly at robyn@robynivy.com   ✨ → Join FLOW, my monthly women’s fellowship 💌 → Hop on the email list for soulful updates + invites Thank you, as always, for listening and being part of this beautiful community. Let’s keep choosing the discomfort that leads to more freedom, together. MORE ABOUT ROBYN IVY: Robyn Ivy sees people for a living. A trusted coach, intuitive and fierce advocate for tree portals and a creative life, she spent over 20 years as a commercial photographer, honing her powerful skills as a witness. Host of the Robyn Ivy Podcast, where she discusses how to be more present to our lives and create what’s next with today’s prominent thought leaders, spiritual mentors and creative guides. Robyn mentors clients 1:1 through transitions, deep growth and meaningful change in a fun and inspiring way. Her workshops, groups and programs offer you insights and practices to live more confidently, creatively and from your truest wisdom.   You will often find her traveling in a camper van, sitting with the trees or capturing the beauty of nature. Raising her now grown sons Rook and Cole is her best work yet.  Find out more at www.robynivy.com https://www.instagram.com/robynivy/ https://www.facebook.com/robynivy https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-ivy/

(A soul-nourishing conversation on intention, transformation, and real inner peace What if peace isn’t something you find, but something you practice? In this week's episode of The Robyn Ivy Podcast, I’m joined by author, global peace ambassador, and longtime friend Sid McNairy for a conversation that’s as grounding as it is expansive. We open with a short guided meditation, setting the tone for a dialogue rich in wisdom, mystery, and presence. Together, we explore what it means to journey into the far reaches of ourselves and our understanding of the spiritual forces that guide our lives. For many of us that’s God, for others the Universe, quantum physics and beyond. We talk about how to work with the unseen with intention, how your relationship with peace can evolve into a spiritual practice, and how accessing true clarity comes from within.  Sid shares powerful stories—from his early years coaching football to his near-blindness, DMT experiences, plant medicine journeys, and spiritual awakenings. We talk about his days teaching yoga, winning the World Peace Award  and how meditation led him to surrender more fully, trust his intuition, and why stillness isn’t weakness—it’s a portal. Whether you're a coach, creative, leader, or someone longing for deeper alignment, this episode is packed with soulful insight and practical tools for living on purpose—even in chaotic times. 💡 3 Takeaways You’ll Love: 🧘‍♂️ Peace Is a Daily Choice Even 24 hours of committed peace can reset your nervous system and rewire your life. Sid shares how to begin.🌊 Spiritual Integration Is the Real Work Whether it’s yoga, psychedelics, or prayer, transformation doesn’t come from the tool—it comes from how you live afterward.🌌 Surrender Unlocks Power When you stop trying to control the outcome and let God/Source move through you, things start aligning in ways you couldn’t plan. 🎁 Grab Sid’s free gift: Path to Peace – Free Download 📘 The Search for the Perfect Wave: Beginner Meditation — Available now 🌐 Learn more: www.SidMcNairy.com | Instagram | LinkedIn #TheRobynIvyPodcast #SidMcNairy #QuantumPeace #MeditationTools #InnerPeacePractice #FlowWithRobyn #SpiritualLeadership #ConsciousLiving #HealingWisdom #CreativeLiving 🤝 →  Curious how your life will change working with me? Book your FREE consult >>> here or email me directly at robyn@robynivy.com   ✨ →  Join FLOW, my monthly women’s fellowship 💌 → Hop on the email list for soulful updates + invites  ✨ Want to explore your own “Portal Experience”? Email me at robyn@robynivy.com Thank you, as always, for listening and being part of this beautiful community. Let’s keep choosing the discomfort that leads to more freedom, together. MORE ABOUT SID MCNAIRY: Sid McNairy, an international best-selling author, speaker, and recipient of the 2024 World Peace Award. Sid is a global leader in fostering transformation and inner harmony. Sid is a Quantum Master Healer and empowers individuals through his proven process, The Practice, guiding them to transcend fear, break negative patterns, and align with Peace. With over 47 years of experience in meditation and a mission to help all achieve peace through their Divine potential. Sid inspires people worldwide to deepen their connection to themselves and the Divine. Learn more about his Peace movement at SidMcNairy.com

When what once worked… no longer fits. You’ve built a life that looks good on paper-but something inside you knows you’re meant for more. Not more hustle, but more depth. Not more strategy, but more alignment. It’s a threshold—and how you move through it changes everything. In this potent solo episode, I’m naming the exact moment many high-level leaders reach but rarely talk about: the quiet, restless, in-between place where your old identity no longer fits, but your next chapter hasn’t fully emerged. Through stories, insight, and experience from coaching top performers and creatives, I offer a fresh way to approach growth, not as self-improvement, but as honest evolution. You’ll learn: How to recognize and navigate threshold moments in life, leadership, and creativityWhy setting 3 clear parameters can radically increase momentum and decision-making clarityWhat kind of support actually works when you’re already successful—but seeking something deeperWhy finding a “truth-telling space” (outside your usual circles) is essential to keep growing with integrity. Whether you’re expanding, plateauing, or just craving a new kind of freedom—this episode offers a space to pause, reflect, and reimagine what’s possible. 💡 3 Takeaways You’ll Love: Thresholds are portals. The discomfort you’re in may be the doorway to your next level—not a detour.Parameters unlock clarity. Self-defined constraints create structure, momentum, and space for creative breakthroughs.You deserve depth, not just success. Find (or build) the kind of support that honors your whole truth—not just your public wins. ✨ Want to explore your own “Portal Experience”? Email me at robyn@robynivy.com 🤝 →  Book your FREE consult >>> here or email me directly at robyn@robynivy.com   ✨ →  Join FLOW, my monthly women’s fellowship 💌 → Hop on the email list for soulful updates + invites Thank you, as always, for listening and being part of this beautiful community. Let’s keep choosing the discomfort that leads to more freedom, together. MORE ABOUT ROBYN IVY: Robyn Ivy sees people for a living. A trusted coach, intuitive and fierce advocate for tree portals and a creative life, she spent over 20 years as a commercial photographer, honing her powerful skills as a witness. Host of the Robyn Ivy Podcast, where she discusses how to be more present to our lives and create what’s next with today’s prominent thought leaders, spiritual mentors and creative guides. Robyn mentors clients 1:1 through transitions, deep growth and meaningful change in a fun and inspiring way.  Her workshops, groups and programs offer you insights and practices to live more confidently, creatively and from your truest wisdom.   You will often find her traveling in a camper van, sitting with the trees or capturing the beauty of nature. Raising her now grown sons Rook and Cole is her best work yet.  Find out more at www.robynivy.com https://www.instagram.com/robynivy/ https://www.facebook.com/robynivy https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-ivy/

In this week’s solo episode, I’m diving deep into the noisy, messy world of our inner saboteurs — the critical, self-doubting, perfectionist parts that keep us spinning in circles, stuck in old stories, and wondering why change feels so hard. Marking the second anniversary of my mother’s passing, I reflect on healing complicated relationships, the nature of forgiveness, and what it really takes to grow when you're still grieving.  You’ll hear personal stories, hard-earned wisdom, and a real-time look at how I navigate the inner voices that try to hijack my progress and joy. Pulling from my work with clients, my own healing journey, and tools like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Voice Dialogue, I’ll show you how to work with these parts — not by silencing or shaming them, but by meeting them with compassion and curiosity. If you’ve ever felt like your inner critic just won’t quit…or like you keep getting in your own way… This episode is for you. 3 Takeaways from This Episode: 🗣 Your Inner Critic Is Here to Help: The voices that sabotage you are often working hard to protect you from pain or risk. When you learn to recognize their roots, you can respond instead of react. 💥 Honesty Is the Starting Point of Real Change: Want freedom? Stop pretending. When you get radically honest about what’s really going on inside, everything else becomes possible. 🧍‍♀️ You’re Not Meant to Navigate This Alone: Whether it’s coaching, community, or just a friend who gets it, healing happens faster (and deeper) when you’re supported. 🎧 Tune in on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you’re done letting self-doubt run the show and ready to finally move forward with clarity, confidence, and grounded support — let’s talk. This is the kind of work that changes everything. 🤝 →  Book your FREE consult >>> here or email me directly at robyn@robynivy.com   ✨ →  Join FLOW, my monthly women’s fellowship  ✨ → SIgn up for our FREE Live Coaching + Q & A Wednesday at 1pm est 💌 → Hop on the email list for soulful updates + invites Thank you, as always, for listening and being part of this beautiful community. Let’s keep choosing the discomfort that leads to more freedom, together. MORE ABOUT ROBYN IVY: Robyn Ivy sees people for a living. A trusted coach, intuitive and fierce advocate for tree portals and a creative life, she spent over 20 years as a commercial photographer, honing her powerful skills as a witness. Host of the Robyn Ivy Podcast, where she discusses how to be more present to our lives and create what’s next with today’s prominent thought leaders, spiritual mentors and creative guides. Robyn mentors clients 1:1 through transitions, deep growth and meaningful change in a fun and inspiring way.  Her workshops, groups and programs offer you insights and practices to live more confidently, creatively and from your truest wisdom.   You will often find her traveling in a camper van, sitting with the trees or capturing the beauty of nature. Raising her now grown sons Rook and Cole is her best work yet.  Find out more at www.robynivy.com https://www.instagram.com/robynivy/ https://www.facebook.com/robynivy https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-ivy/

In this week’s solo episode, I’m diving into a question I’ve been sitting with lately: Are we tolerating discomfort because it’s familiar — or are we willing to choose a new kind of discomfort that could actually change our lives? After weeks of navigating illness, shifting plans, and a few humbling setbacks, I’ve had a front-row seat to the many forms of discomfort — physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. I share some of those stories with you in this episode, from parenting to natural childbirth to Lyme disease weight gain and even learning to golf in flip flops (yes, really). Here’s the truth: if we want real change, we have to get better at being uncomfortable on purpose. Not just enduring hard things, but choosing the kind of challenge that sets us free. If you’ve been feeling stuck, burnt out, or craving something new — this one’s for you. 💡 3 Takeaways from This Episode 🌀 We All Tolerate More Than We Admit Sometimes the pain we know feels safer than the unknown we need. But freedom begins with naming what we’re enduring… and why. 🔥 Growth Demands New Discomfort Whether it’s a tough conversation, starting something new, or breaking an old habit, change always involves risk. But choosing a new kind of discomfort is the only way to build a life that actually fits. 🧠 Discomfort is a Skill You Can Build Learning to be with discomfort - and not let it hijack you -  is a practice. With support, strategy, and self-awareness, you can build resilience and reclaim your power. If this episode resonated and you’re ready to move beyond the discomfort that’s been holding you back, I’d love to support you. ✨ →  Join FLOW, my monthly women’s fellowship  ✨ →  SIgn up for our FREE Live Coaching + Q & A Wednesday at 1pm est 💌 → Hop on the email list for soulful updates + invites 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 → Curious about coaching? Book your FREE consult >>> here or  Email me yes at → robyn@robynivy.com Thank you, as always, for listening and being part of this beautiful community. Let’s keep choosing the discomfort that leads to more freedom, together. MORE ABOUT ROBYN IVY: Robyn Ivy sees people for a living. A trusted coach, intuitive and fierce advocate for tree portals and a creative life, she spent over 20 years as a commercial photographer, honing her powerful skills as a witness. Host of the Robyn Ivy Podcast, where she discusses how to be more present to our lives and create what’s next with today’s prominent thought leaders, spiritual mentors and creative guides. Robyn mentors clients 1:1 through transitions, deep growth and meaningful change in a fun and inspiring way.  Her workshops, groups and programs offer you insights and practices to live more confidently, creatively and from your truest wisdom.   You will often find her traveling in a camper van, sitting with the trees or capturing the beauty of nature. Raising her now grown sons Rook and Cole is her best work yet.  Find out more at www.robynivy.com https://www.instagram.com/robynivy/ https://www.facebook.com/robynivy https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-ivy/

I reached out to today’s guest with an email saying “"I wonder about us talking about integrating our divine wisdom or holiness, trusting ourselves, our intuition, universal magic and our "witchiness" as women with the professional, legit, capable, take me seriously external more masculine demands we face."  It was a mouthful,  but I knew Ali Schultz, masterful leadership coach and cofounder of Reboot.io could handle it. She said yes and brought a powerful perspective on what qualities actually make for incredible leaders. A veteran in the start up space, Ali has seen the corporate landscape change from her seat in the front row. Her work now supports Founders and CEO’s to bring more humanity to our workplaces. This episode is a thoughtful consideration of a new paradigm for women’s leadership. Join us as we explore: How to be a change maker in a traditionally masculine arena of corporate America.What it means to step in an illuminate change at the highest levels of  CEO’sWhy connecting to the pulse of the magic of your aliveness matters.How to hold onto the holy and sacred parts of yourself to be a better leader.Why changing your relationship with yourself will change everything else in your life.Grounding practices to help us to trust ourselves more fully.and so much more… Enjoy Ali’s generous free resource: https://www.reboot.io/resources/self-guided-courses/  Connect with Robyn Ivy here: Website:: https://www.robynivy.com/Facebook::https://www.facebook.com/robynivyLinked In:: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-ivy/Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/robynivy Quick note, I just want to say thank you for listening to this episode. I know it means a lot to myself and my guests.  If you enjoyed this episode, you will also like: Episode #38: Chris Kresser: Adapt, Thrive and Flourish Episode #43: Mimi Sammis: The Art of Peace Episode #65: Agapi Stassinopoulos:Waking up to the Joy of You What can you do to support this channel? Subscribe, every new listener counts to us!Engage, we are a community who supports each otherLeave a review, let us know what you thinkShare, know others who may get some value - then share out channel   MORE ABOUT ALI SCHULTZ: Ali is a Founding Partner and Coach at Reboot.io, and is also a certified EQUUS Experience Facilitator for Equine Facilitated Coaching. She draws on her more than a dozen years in business as an operator managing projects, teams and human resources, and developing brands. Her superpower is getting her clients (and her colleagues) to tap into their innermost being, their source of creativity and innovation, in order to bear the rigors of work/life existential challenges. Read more about Ali here https://www.reboot.io/team/ali-schultz/ 

 (Replay of Episode #56, originally aired November 2022) What if trees are not just good for the planet—but medicine for our minds? With summer in full bloom and my love of trees at an all-time high, I’m bringing back one of my most beloved episodes. In this replay from November 2022, I’m joined by bestselling author and proud tree-hugger Cheryl Rickman for a soul-nourishing conversation about the wisdom, science, and sacredness of trees. We explore her book Tree Glee, the healing power of time spent in nature, and why trees offer more than beauty and shade—they help regulate our nervous systems, spark awe, and remind us what it means to belong to something greater. You’ll walk away inspired to slow down, reconnect with nature, and experience trees not just as background—but as grounded, generous teachers in your everyday life. 💡 3 Takeaways You’ll Love: 🌳 We are mutual light-seekers. Trees and humans both grow toward light—literally and metaphorically. 🌿 Tree time is healing time. Even a few quiet moments with trees can shift your stress and center your spirit. 🌲 Our connection is ancient. Our reverence for trees is more than poetic—it’s wired into our senses, memory, and soul. 📘 Grab Cheryl’s book: www.TreeGlee.co.uk 🌍 Learn more: www.CherylRickman.co.uk 📸 Follow: @treeglee ✨ → Join FLOW, my monthly women’s fellowship for creative community & support 💌 → Hop on the email list for updates, tools, and tree-loving inspiration 🌿 → Get unstuck through powerful coaching FREE Live Coaching + Q&A Wednesdays at 1pm #TheRobynIvyPodcast #TreeGlee #NatureHeals #ReplayEpisode #CherylRickman #WisdomInTheWoods #CreativeLiving #FlowWithRobyn #WomenWhoWander #HealingWithNature If you enjoyed this episode, you will also like: Episode #1: Gay Hendricks: Living from your Zone of Genius Episode #35: Amy Wilson: Constructing and Tending Tree Portals Episode #52: Doniga Markegard: Restoring Our Land and Ourselves MORE ABOUT CHERYL RICKMAN: Cheryl Rickman is a proud tree-hugger and advocate for the power of nature as a healer and energy giver. She is also a Sunday Times best-selling author and a qualified positive psychology practitioner. Cheryl specializes in writing empowering, practical books to help people fret less and flourish more and is a wellbeing ambassador for the Network of Wellbeing. She owns a small parcel of ancient woodland in the British countryside with her partner and lives in a country cottage near Stockbridge in the South of England, UK. You can find out more at www.CherylRickman.co.uk and www.TreeGlee.co.uk

Welcome back to The Robyn Ivy Podcast! In this week’s solo episode, I’m sharing the one pattern I see holding so many of us back — and it’s probably not what you think. I talk about the hidden “rackets” and self-sabotaging beliefs we carry, the ones that quietly run the show under the surface. These old stories — about needing to prove ourselves, be perfect, stay safe, or earn our worth — keep us stuck solving the wrong problems, over and over again. Like Sisyphus rolling that boulder uphill, we find ourselves exhausted, wondering why nothing ever really changes. I also share some highlights from my recent Kids Are Away retreat (including a magical sound bath with Karen Powers), the power of spontaneous healing, and what’s coming up in Flow and my live weekly coaching sessions. If you’ve been craving real tools, real talk, and a real shift — this one’s for you. 3 Takeaways from this Episode 🎯 Identify the Root Pattern Perfectionism? Control? Fear of failure or being seen? Recognizing the unconscious pattern beneath your current struggle is where change begins. 🔍 Stop Solving the Wrong Problem We spend so much energy tackling symptoms (like debt, clutter, or “not enough time”) — but lasting freedom comes from addressing the real issue underneath. ⚡ Choose a Different Way The truth? You’re not permanently stuck. You're just running an outdated strategy. With awareness, compassion, and support, you can shift the pattern and get unstuck — for good. If you’re ready to reconnect with your own clarity, reset your nervous system, and remember what it’s like to enjoy your life again — I’d love to support you. My private coaching and upcoming group programs are designed exactly for this season of transition. Thank you for being here, for listening, and for walking this path with me. I’m so glad we found each other. ✨ →  Join FLOW, my monthly women’s fellowship  ✨ →  SIgn up for our FREE Live Coaching + Q & A Wednesday at 1pm est 💌 → Hop on the email list for soulful updates + invites 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 → Curious about coaching? Email me yes at → robyn@robynivy.com MORE ABOUT ROBYN IVY: Robyn Ivy sees people for a living. A trusted coach, intuitive and fierce advocate for tree portals and a creative life, she spent over 20 years as a commercial photographer, honing her powerful skills as a witness. Host of the Robyn Ivy Podcast, where she discusses how to be more present to our lives and create what’s next with today’s prominent thought leaders, spiritual mentors and creative guides. Robyn mentors clients 1:1 through transitions, deep growth and meaningful change in a fun and inspiring way.  Her workshops, groups and programs offer you insights and practices to live more confidently, creatively and from your truest wisdom.   You will often find her traveling in a camper van, sitting with the trees or capturing the beauty of nature. Raising her now grown sons Rook and Cole is her best work yet.  Find out more at www.robynivy.com https://www.instagram.com/robynivy/ https://www.facebook.com/robynivy https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-ivy/

Hey friend, welcome back. In this week’s solo episode, I’m sharing a bit more of my backstory and what shaped me into who I was and became. You’ll hear some of the triumphs and defeats in my own life that taught me how to think, feel, and heal.  With my kids away for a bit, I’ve had space to reflect and reset, and I wanted to bring you into that moment with me. This isn’t just a personal update. It’s a deeper dive into how I became the woman, coach, and creative catalyst I am today. I talk about growing up in a religious household, navigating trauma and depression, and how chronic suicidal ideation has shaped my perspective in both quiet and powerful ways. But this is not a heavy episode. It’s real. It’s hopeful. It’s a reminder that healing isn’t about erasing the past — it’s about reclaiming yourself through it. 🎧 Content note: I share my lived experience with chronic suicidal ideation — not in a graphic or dark way, but in service of honesty, education, and healing. Please trust your own timing and capacity before listening. 3 Takeaways from this episode: Healing happens when you stop hiding the hard parts. From growing up with trauma to coming back from the edge of life for over a half a century- I share why acknowledging your story is the first step toward wholeness—not weakness.The life you want doesn’t come from pushing harder. Rest, creativity, and real community aren’t luxuries—they’re lifelines. And the moment you give yourself permission to pause, everything starts to shift.You don’t need to “fix yourself” to move forward. Clarity, confidence, and soulful living come when you stop waiting to be ready and start responding to what your life is really asking of you. If you’re ready to reconnect with your own clarity, reset your nervous system, and remember what it’s like to enjoy your life again — I’d love to support you. My private coaching and upcoming group programs are designed exactly for this season of transition. 🌀 Pop-Up Retreat Alert! The Art of Wise Living — this Saturday, June 12th, 10–6 at my home in Rhode Island. Coaching, sound bath, strategy, pool time, and community. Spots are limited — reach out to save yours. Thank you for being here, for listening, and for walking this path with me. I’m so glad we found each other. ✨ →  Join FLOW, my monthly women’s fellowship 💌 → Hop on the email list for soulful updates + invites 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 → Curious about coaching? Email me yes at → robyn@robynivy.com MORE ABOUT ROBYN IVY: Robyn Ivy sees people for a living. A trusted coach, intuitive and fierce advocate for tree portals and a creative life, she spent over 20 years as a commercial photographer, honing her powerful skills as a witness. Host of the Robyn Ivy Podcast, where she discusses how to be more present to our lives and create what’s next with today’s prominent thought leaders, spiritual mentors and creative guides. Robyn mentors clients 1:1 through transitions, deep growth and meaningful change in a fun and inspiring way.  Her workshops, groups and programs offer you insights and practices to live more confidently, creatively and from your truest wisdom.   You will often find her traveling in a camper van, sitting with the trees or capturing the beauty of nature. Raising her now grown sons Rook and Cole is her best work yet.  Find out more at www.robynivy.com https://www.instagram.com/robynivy/ https://www.facebook.com/robynivy https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-ivy/

What if the belonging you’ve been craving isn’t about fitting in—but about showing up as yourself? In this episode, I’m joined by my longtime friends and collaborators Tori and Shannon for an honest, laughter-filled conversation about Camp Is In Your Heart—a one-of-a-kind gathering designed to spark connection, creativity, and community for adults. We share stories from camp, behind-the-scenes details (including the handmade swag bags), and reflect on how meaningful spaces for growth and friendship have evolved over the years. Whether you’re camp-curious, looking for deeper connections, or simply craving space to feel seen and supported, this conversation reminds you that camp isn’t just a weekend—it’s a feeling you carry with you. 💡 3 Takeaways You’ll Love: Connection changes everything. Camp offers a space to unplug, reconnect, and be reminded of your own belonging.You don’t have to perform to grow. Whether you’re full of energy or quietly observing, there’s space for you.Belonging starts with being seen. Meaningful community isn’t about blending in—it’s about showing up as you are.  🏕September 27th – 30th, 2025 Deckers, Colorado Find out more about Camp Is in Your Heart or reserve your spot now www.campisinyourheart.com Connect with CIIYH here: Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/campisinyourheart/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIIYH #TheRobynIvyPodcast #Episode144 #CampIsInYourHeart #AuthenticConnection #FlowWithRobyn #CommunityMatters #WomenWhoLead #CreativeLiving #RealConversations ✨ →  Join FLOW, my monthly women’s fellowship 💌 → Hop on the email list for soulful updates + invites 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 → Curious about coaching or the new 6-week men’s journey? Email me → robyn@robynivy.com 🐑 → Emil me or DM me: robyn@robynivy.com to Get your own gorgeous Navajo Churro XL Sheepskin Hand tanned and processed by Rook himself MORE ABOUT ROBYN IVY: Robyn Ivy sees people for a living. A trusted coach, intuitive and fierce advocate for tree portals and a creative life, she spent over 20 years as a commercial photographer, honing her powerful skills as a witness. Host of the Robyn Ivy Podcast, where she discusses how to be more present to our lives and create what’s next with today’s prominent thought leaders, spiritual mentors and creative guides. Robyn mentors clients 1:1 through transitions, deep growth and meaningful change in a fun and inspiring way.  Her workshops, groups and programs offer you insights and practices to live more confidently, creatively and from your truest wisdom.   You will often find her traveling in a camper van, sitting with the trees or capturing the beauty of nature. Raising her now grown sons Rook and Cole is her best work yet.  Find out more at www.robynivy.com https://www.instagram.com/robynivy/ https://www.facebook.com/robynivy https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-ivy/

What if your next season of growth is already waiting—it’s just about timing? In this solo episode, I’m coming to you from my screen porch with reflections on summer, the art of becoming, and how life is always inviting us to ask: What’s ripe right now? From black raspberries to life lessons, we explore the natural rhythm of rest, renewal, and the moments that call us toward discipline, leadership, and showing up for the life we actually want. I share stories, honest insights, and practical wisdom for navigating change, building resilience, and making sure you’re ready for the next chapter—even when it feels hard. Whether you’re craving space to slow down or feeling the nudge to rise up, this conversation will help you meet yourself with more compassion, clarity, and courage. 💡 3 Takeaways You’ll Love: Self-leadership starts today. Growth feels easier—and more aligned—when you honor what’s ripe right now.Growth builds your future self. The skills you stretch into today prepare you for tomorrow’s challenges.The art of becoming is messy. It’s okay not to have it all figured out. Growth is a nonlinear, beautiful process. Bonus. What’s ripe for you isn’t random. Life leaves clues—the question is, are you paying attention? ✨ →  Join FLOW, my monthly women’s fellowship 💌 → Hop on the email list for soulful updates + invites 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 → Curious about coaching or the new 6-week men’s journey? Email me → robyn@robynivy.com 🐑 → Emil me or DM me: robyn@robynivy.com to Get your own gorgeous Navajo Churro XL Sheepskin Hand tanned and processed by Rook himself #TheRobynIvyPodcast #Episode144 #ArtOfBecoming #SeasonalGrowth #WhatsRipeNow #LeadershipWithSoul #FlowWithRobyn #PersonalGrowth #SummerReflection #CoachingForMen #ResilientLiving MORE ABOUT ROBYN IVY: Robyn Ivy sees people for a living. A trusted coach, intuitive and fierce advocate for tree portals and a creative life, she spent over 20 years as a commercial photographer, honing her powerful skills as a witness. Host of the Robyn Ivy Podcast, where she discusses how to be more present to our lives and create what’s next with today’s prominent thought leaders, spiritual mentors and creative guides. Robyn mentors clients 1:1 through transitions, deep growth and meaningful change in a fun and inspiring way.  Her workshops, groups and programs offer you insights and practices to live more confidently, creatively and from your truest wisdom.   You will often find her traveling in a camper van, sitting with the trees or capturing the beauty of nature. Raising her now grown sons Rook and Cole is her best work yet.  Find out more at www.robynivy.com https://www.instagram.com/robynivy/ https://www.facebook.com/robynivy https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-ivy/

What if the key to freedom isn’t doing more—but staying curious? In this special episode, I’m joined by my oldest son, Rook Wild, (24) for one of our favorite morning rituals: a wide-ranging, soul-nourishing coffee chat. As Rook prepares to head off on new adventures, we sit down to talk about the dance between discipline and freedom, the joy of staying curious, and the surprising lessons we’ve learned from nature, tradition—and even sheepskins. You’ll hear stories of Rook’s recent journey processing rare Navajo Churro sheepskins (yes, they’re as magnificent as they sound), our thoughts on sustainability, responsible living, and whether or not we think routines can actually create more space for spontaneity and creativity. Whether you’re craving a real life style conversation, want to hear the kind of stuff we talk about together over coffee or just need a reminder that life doesn’t have to be perfectly planned to be beautiful—this episode is for you. 💡 3 Takeaways You’ll Love: Curiosity is a way of life. Staying open—even when things are uncertain—leads to the richest growth and unexpected joy.Sustainability can be soulful. Natural materials, intentional living, and honoring old ways can reconnect us to what really matters.Freedom and discipline are dance partners. Routines don’t have to feel rigid—they can actually help us feel more creative, grounded, and alive. 🐑 → Emil me or DM me: robyn@robynivy.com to Get your own gorgeous Navajo Churro XL Sheepskin Hand tanned and processed by Rook himself ✨→  Join FLOW, my monthly women’s fellowship 💌 → Hop on the email list for soulful updates + invites  #TheRobynIvyPodcast #Episode143 #MotherSonWisdom #StayCurious #FreedomAndDiscipline #NavajoChurroSheepskins #SustainableLiving #FlowWithRobyn #CozyConversations #CreativeLiving MORE ABOUT ROBYN IVY: Robyn Ivy sees people for a living. A trusted coach, intuitive and fierce advocate for tree portals and a creative life, she spent over 20 years as a commercial photographer, honing her powerful skills as a witness. Host of the Robyn Ivy Podcast, where she discusses how to be more present to our lives and create what’s next with today’s prominent thought leaders, spiritual mentors and creative guides. Robyn mentors clients 1:1 through transitions, deep growth and meaningful change in a fun and inspiring way.  Her workshops, groups and programs offer you insights and practices to live more confidently, creatively and from your truest wisdom.   You will often find her traveling in a camper van, sitting with the trees or capturing the beauty of nature. Raising her now grown sons Rook and Cole is her best work yet.  Find out more at www.robynivy.com https://www.instagram.com/robynivy/ https://www.facebook.com/robynivy https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-ivy/

What if fear wasn’t a stop sign, but a signal you’re on the edge of something important? In this solo episode, I’m diving into the real, raw truth about fear—how it sneaks into our creative process, our confidence, and our desire to put ourselves out there… and what we can actually do about it. We’re talking about everything from perfectionism and people-pleasing to the inner stories that keep us in survival mode instead of moving forward. I share personal moments (including a time I nearly passed out from excitement and terror all at once), client breakthroughs, and the small shifts that create big change when it comes to visibility, creativity, and self-trust. Whether you’re navigating a new season, launching something, or just craving more ease and confidence in how you show up—this one’s for you.  3 Takeaways You’ll Love: Fear is normal—resourcefulness is your superpower.You don’t need to be fearless to take the leap. You just need to remember you already have what it takes.Visibility starts with self-compassion.The more kind and curious you are with yourself, the more confident and grounded you’ll feel when it’s time to be seen.Small practices shift everything.From journaling to movement to reframing fear as devotion, you’ll walk away with tools you can use right now to get unstuck and take aligned action. Ready for real-world support + practical tools to help you show up with more ease? Join my upcoming workshop, Put Yourself Out There, happening:  💻 Thursday, June 12 (Online via Zoom) | 12:00 – 2:30 PM ET 🎟️ Spots are limited → www.robynivy.com/pyot Or hop on the list for coaching updates, reflections, and upcoming events → www.robynivy.com/newsletter Join FLOW- Our Monthly Women’s Fellowship. Online and in person options available. In person group meets the 2nd Monday of each month. Online meets 3rd Monday. Sign up here >>> https://www.robynivy.com/events/p/flow MORE ABOUT ROBYN IVY: Robyn Ivy sees people for a living. A trusted coach, intuitive and fierce advocate for tree portals and a creative life, she spent over 20 years as a commercial photographer, honing her powerful skills as a witness. Host of the Robyn Ivy Podcast, where she discusses how to be more present to our lives and create what’s next with today’s prominent thought leaders, spiritual mentors and creative guides. Robyn mentors clients 1:1 through transitions, deep growth and meaningful change in a fun and inspiring way. Her workshops, groups and programs offer you insights and practices to live more confidently, creatively and from your truest wisdom.   You will often find her traveling in a camper van, sitting with the trees or capturing the beauty of nature. Raising her now grown sons Rook and Cole is her best work yet.  Find out more at www.robynivy.com https://www.instagram.com/robynivy/ https://www.facebook.com/robynivy https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-ivy/

What if showing up could feel like devotion instead of dread? In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to “put yourself out there”—whether that’s sharing your message online, promoting your work, or simply being seen in a new season of life. Drawing from decades behind the lens as a commercial photographer (and plenty of awkward moments in front of it, too), I’m sharing honest stories, practical tools, and soulful encouragement for anyone ready to be visible in a more grounded, aligned way. Whether you’re a coach, creator, leader, or changemaker stepping into something new, this conversation will leave you feeling supported, equipped, and reminded that confidence is something we build, not something we wait for. 💡 3 Takeaways You’ll Love: 🔑 Your “why” is your compass. Connecting to what matters most gives you the clarity and courage to keep showing up—even when it feels uncomfortable. 🎥 Practice builds confidence (not perfection). You don’t have to get it right—you just have to get started. Small, consistent steps are how we grow. 🤝 You’re not alone. Being visible is vulnerable, but when we do it in community, with compassion, it becomes a path back to connection and self-trust. ✨ Ready to feel more seen and supported? Join me for a live workshop → www.robynivy.com/pyot Or hop on the list for coaching updates, reflections, and upcoming events → www.robynivy.com/newsletter Join FLOW- Our Monthly Women’s Fellowship. Online and in person options available. In person group meets the 2nd Monday of each month. Online meets 3rd Monday. Sign up here >>> https://www.robynivy.com/events/p/flow Book your Mother’s Day Session now >>> https://calendly.com/robynivy/intuitive60 MORE ABOUT ROBYN IVY: Robyn Ivy sees people for a living. A trusted coach, intuitive and fierce advocate for tree portals and a creative life, she spent over 20 years as a commercial photographer, honing her powerful skills as a witness. Host of the Robyn Ivy Podcast, where she discusses how to be more present to our lives and create what’s next with today’s prominent thought leaders, spiritual mentors and creative guides. Robyn mentors clients 1:1 through transitions, deep growth and meaningful change in a fun and inspiring way.  Her workshops, groups and programs offer you insights and practices to live more confidently, creatively and from your truest wisdom.   You will often find her traveling in a camper van, sitting with the trees or capturing the beauty of nature. Raising her now grown sons Rook and Cole is her best work yet.  Find out more at www.robynivy.com https://www.instagram.com/robynivy/ https://www.facebook.com/robynivy https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-ivy/

What if healing starts by simply telling the truth? In this powerful and deeply human episode, I sit down with John Gardner—former professional skateboarder and founder of Nothing But Today—for a raw, real conversation about mental health, mindfulness, and the courage to speak the unspeakable. We kick things off with a calming, one-minute mindfulness practice led by John (yes, you can do it while folding laundry). From there, we dive into what it’s like to live with suicidal ideation, how skateboarding became a gateway to presence, and why creating safe spaces—especially for men and creatives—is more urgent than ever. Whether you’re struggling quietly, supporting someone who is, or simply want to show up as a more grounded, compassionate human, this conversation will leave you with hope, perspective, and tools to move forward—one mindful moment at a time. 💡 3 Takeaways You’ll Love: Mindfulness is for all of us. Even a single breath of awareness can change how you meet yourself—and others—in tough moments.Speaking the hard things softens them. Naming our struggles reduces shame and opens the door to connection.Listening is an act of love. Sometimes, being fully present is the most powerful thing you can offer. ✨ If you’re craving deeper connection and support, join us in FLOW, my monthly women’s fellowship → [Insert link] Or hop on the email list for tools, invites, and community → [Insert link] Join FLOW- Our Monthly Women’s Fellowship. Online and in person options available. In person group meets the 2nd Monday of each month. Online meets 3rd Monday. Sign up here >>> https://www.robynivy.com/events/p/flow Book your Mother’s Day Session now >>> https://calendly.com/robynivy/intuitive60 MORE ABOUT JOHN GARDNER: John Gardner is a former professional skateboarder turned mental health educator, mindfulness practitioner, and founder of Nothing But Today—a company dedicated to teaching mental health awareness and suicide prevention in schools, businesses, and communities. Drawing deeply on his own lived experience navigating suicidal ideation and personal growth, John brings a unique blend of insight, empathy, and practical wisdom to these often-taboo conversations. He’s currently pursuing a Master’s in Social Work, further deepening his commitment to mental health advocacy. John is passionate about demystifying mindfulness, encouraging authentic connection, and equipping others with real-world tools to navigate stress, emotional challenges, and life’s darker moments. https://nothingbuttoday.com      https://www.instagram.com/nothing.but.today/