Today, I interview Robyn Smith, who spent much of her early life feeling unheard and afraid to speak up. As a child, she was timid and quiet, often holding back her voice in class and around others. Early experiences of separation from her mother left her with a deep sense of not being fully seen or heard. At home, she had the freedom to make choices, but in the outside world, she shrank into the background, afraid of being judged.
Even as she grew older, the fear of speaking up stayed with her. She taught gymnastics as a kid and later became a yoga teacher, but she still struggled to trust her voice. She believed she wasn’t loud enough, and speaking in front of others felt like a challenge.
Her breakthrough came when she immersed herself in deeper personal work. Through intensive training, she began to understand the patterns that held her back and found the confidence to use her voice in a new way.
Now, Robyn helps women struggling with relationship challenges, guiding them to break free from old patterns and build deeper, more fulfilling connections. She teaches practical tools for communication, emotional healing, and self-worth—helping others experience love and relationships in a way that feels truly supportive and nourishing.
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Robyn Smith is an award-winning speaker and a leading trauma, communication, and relationship coach for women. As the founder of the Rock Your Relationship movement, she has helped thousands turn frustration into fulfillment by building deeper, more conscious, and loving connections.
With inspiration from her thriving 23-year marriage, Robyn blends practical relationship strategies with emotional healing to create lasting change. Her approach goes beyond communication, reshaping how women experience love and connection.
As a certified master trauma coach, she specializes in helping clients break free from trauma and unhealthy patterns, restoring harmony within relationships and within themselves.
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Find Robyn here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCprnkDKhwO6Nr1YR5rasnBA/videos
https://www.facebook.com/groups/consciousthrivingrelationships
https://www.instagram.com/robyn.smith.relationshipcoach/
https://consciousthrivingrelationships.com/
https://calendly.com/robyn-smith-coach/relationship-breakthrough-session
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I’m Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com.
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