In this episode, I sit down with Robyn Youkilis—speaker, bestselling author, and wellness expert for 16 years. Robyn is the founder and CEO of Your Healthiest You, a mom to two daughters (Navy, 9, and Dover, 3.5), and a new puppy.

We dive into some of the less spoken about topics—like purposely waiting until her early 40s to have a second child (creating a 5+ year age gap), making herself a priority always, and fully embracing what lights her up. Robyn calls these her “Big F” experiences (referring to the most fun) and how she makes sure to make them happen even when she has to move mountains to make them happen .

Robyn, author of Thin from Within and Go With Your Gut, was a pioneer in the wellness space before Whole Foods was on every corner. She shares how gut health isn’t just about physical well-being—it’s about clearing the noise we hold inside so we can hear our most authentic voice.

We also get real about the challenges of parenting, like those moments when your kids are driving you nuts, and you catch yourself thinking you’d rather be anywhere else. We talk about the guilt, the internal tug-of-war, and how to ride that wave to reconnect.

Key Takeaways:

• Repairing with our kids can be as simple as saying, “I don’t like how that felt before.”

• Problem-solving doesn’t have to be complicated—sometimes just asking,

“What should we do?” is enough.

• And perhaps the most valuable lesson of all?

Ironically, not everything needs to have a lesson.

Robyn and this conversation are relatable, raw, refreshing, and packed with wisdom. Loved this episode and have found myself thinking about so much of what we discussed ever since!

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