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 bring presence, gentleness, and compassion to a world that often teaches us not to.
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.
Not being present almost killed me. 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. I know how abstract practicing mindfulness can feel when you’ve spent your whole life trying to get anywhere other than what’s here right now. The coaching and resources I offer make it practical.
My Coaching Values
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 make your life what you want it to be now.
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… and that can only happen one moment at a time.
My Professional Background
I’ve spent the last 15+ years 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/Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NY & 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 meets your needs.
Additional Training & Expertise
- Individual, group, and workplace coaching
- Neurophysiology of stress and the mind-body connection
- Trauma-informed somatic practices (including breathwork)
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)
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Mindfulness Coaching That Works with Your Mind & Body
Thoughts, Beliefs, & Perceptions
- Shift unwanted thinking patterns
- Deepen presence, self-awareness, and self-compassion
- Strengthen intuition, motivation, and self-trust
Feelings & Emotions
- Work with (not against) uncomfortable emotions
- Enhance body awareness and presence with your feelings
- Deepen emotional regulation through meditation and breathwork
Behavior & 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 slow down and check in with yourself.
Choose what you need:
Ready to Get Started?
I’m here to support your personal growth, while I continue to grow alongside you.
I look forward to helping you build a mindful, intentional, and balanced life.