About Robyn Gold
Hey there! I’m a Mindfulness Coach, Certified Meditation Teacher, and self-help author based in Richmond, VA.
I created Growing With Gold to help you close the gap between knowing what you want and actually making it happen.
My Journey From Near-Death to a Mindful Life
For most of my life, I felt misunderstood, easily overwhelmed, and disconnected from my body. Even though I was a trauma therapist for over a decade, I often avoided my own emotional discomfort.
After several years of compulsive binge eating to self-soothe, I was hospitalized and diagnosed with dangerously uncontrolled diabetes. Through painfully honest self-reflection, I realized I needed to learn how to offer myself the same care that I so easily gave to others.
Although it hasn’t been easy (and is still an ongoing journey), regularly practicing mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork truly saved my life. Strengthening my mind-body connection has laid the foundation for building a more loving relationship with myself, and making sustainable changes in ways that have dramatically improved my quality of life. My experiences inspired me to help others do the same.
As I shifted my career into mindfulness coaching, I created Growing With Gold to share the tools, insights, and lessons I’ve learned, both personally and professionally, to support others with using the power of presence to transform their lives.
My Coaching Values: Enhancing Resilience Through Mindfulness
Everyone Deserves Support
People learn and grow in different ways, at different paces, and through different approaches. I created Growing With Gold to offer a wide range of support at varying costs that’s accessible to anyone in the world, with any learning style, schedule, financial situation, and at any stage in their journey.
The Purpose is the Process
Every moment is an opportunity for awareness, growth, and living in alignment with your values. Remaining present with your journey and embracing life as it happens is ultimately what will help you achieve your goals.
Your Body is Always Talking to You
Physical sensations like tightness or tension are signals to slow down and offer yourself space to listen to your body with compassion. Exploring your mind-body connection in this way can strengthen inner peace and emotional resilience.
Curiosity Without Judgment
The practice of shifting from, “why can’t I stop feeling this way?” to “I wonder what my body is trying to tell me,” can deepen self-awareness and self-compassion. This will ultimately make it easier for you to better meet your needs.
Presence and Self-Commitment Go Hand in Hand
Presence without self-commitment is just observation. Self-commitment with the absence of presence can turn into forcing yourself to do things, and then feeling like you’ve failed when you don’t follow through. Practicing both together is where lasting transformation can happen.
My Professional Background
I have a combined 15 years of experience as a therapist and mindfulness coach supporting people with their personal growth. Explore my credentials below.
Certifications
- Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional (Evergreen Certificates)
- Certified Meditation Teacher (The Meditation Organization, The International Mindfulness & Meditation Alliance)
Education & Licensure
- Licensed Psychotherapist/Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R - NY; LCSW - VA)
- Master of Social Work (New York University)
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Wagner College)
✦ Wondering how mindfulness coaching differs from therapy?
Here’s a free resource that explains the difference so you can decide which support is most aligned with your needs.
Additional Training & Expertise
- Individual, group, and workplace coaching
- Neurophysiology of stress and the mind-body connection
- Trauma-informed care and somatic practices (including breathwork)
- Energy healing (Reiki Level 2 Practitioner)
See more detailed information about my credentials:
Publications and Appearances
- 30 Days of Mindful Living workbook (available on Amazon)
- Published Meditation Teacher on Insight Timer
- Featured guest on the podcast, Grounded and Guided with Anita and Jamie (listen on Spotify or YouTube)
Interested in having me speak at your event or on your podcast?
How Mindfulness Coaching Can Support Your Personal Growth
Working with Your Thoughts
- Shift unhelpful thinking patterns
- Deepen presence, self-awareness, and self-compassion
- Strengthen intuition, motivation, and self-trust
Emotional Balance and Stress Management
- Work with (not against) uncomfortable emotions
- Enhance body awareness and emotional intelligence
- Build emotional resilience through meditation and breathwork
Changing Behavior and Habits
- Break unwanted patterns and reactions
- Become more intentional and build new, sustainable habits
- Strengthen relationships through mindful communication and boundary setting
The best way to honor your present moment is to give it your full attention.
I invite you to use this moment to check in with yourself, and choose the path that feels most supportive to you.
Ready to Get Started?
I’m here to support your personal growth, while I continue to grow alongside you.
I look forward helping you build a mindful, intentional, and balanced life.