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The Robyn Ivy Podcast

Real-Life Reps: Find Your Courage to Start Again, with Robyn Ivy

  • E172
  • 43:46
  • January 20th 2026

Starting over is awkward. Whether you're back at the gym, wrestling with grief, or stepping into a new routine, the beginning can feel clunky and emotional.

In this solo episode, I’m sharing a very real week from my own life—post-snowstorm, post-holiday, mid-humbling workout. I talk about what it’s like to be a beginner again, how hard it is to make decisions (even when you want to change), and why it’s okay to start messy.

You’ll hear about building emotional and physical strength, the difference community can make, and how doing “reps”—in any part of life—is what truly creates change.

If you’re in a season of starting again, this episode will help you feel less alone and more capable than you thought.

3 Listener Takeaways:

• The courage to begin again isn’t flashy—it’s honest, human, and repeatable.

• You don’t need motivation. You need momentum. One rep at a time.

• Give yourself grace. Starting over is still forward.

Timestamps:

00:00 Starting Again: Fresh from the Gym

03:45 Stop Overthinking, Start Deciding

09:11 Overcoming Indecision and Sabotage

13:44 Exploring Faith and New Beginnings

22:01 Reverence and Connection Through Song

27:16 Grief, Gratitude, and Scent

34:00 Embracing Presence and Self-Awareness

41:10 Discovery Call Invitation

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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. 

The Robyn Ivy Podcast

Take a seat at the table next to Robyn Ivy, as she discusses the extraordinary lives and passion driven purpose behind some of today's thought leaders, mentors and spiritual guides.

Each discussion will bring you on a journey through overcoming difficulty and emerging into a life of deep meaning and excitement. Chances are, one of these discussions will speak directly to you.

Meet Robyn

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Robyn Ivy sees people for a living.

Artist, coach, podcast host and trusted intuitive Robyn is a masterful guide for soulful growth. 

She helps you get powerfully unstuck, feel more empowered and deeply connected, as you learn you how to ride the magic carpet that is life.

A commercial photographer for over 20 years, her unique perspective and practices will help you make lasting and powerful shifts in the way you see.

Change your lens, change your life.

You'll never look at things the same again.

She mentors select clients 1:1, offers private spiritual and intuitive counsel, runs a weekly creative incubator for cool humans, hosts the Robyn Ivy Podcast and follows a council of sacred Grandmothers around the world to stay humble, happy and sane. robynivy.com

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