Mental Health, Recovery & Personal Development Coaching

Are you tired of feeling like you're constantly Believing the “Not good enough” story and Negative thoughts of your mind? I believe that true growth, transformation and Recovery do not come from achieving more, but instead, by letting go and “undoing” the Old stories, Past traumas and patterns of thinking getting in the way.

Two paths. One outcome: alignment.

Choose between a 4-week intensive to reset and level up your life, or a 12-week immersive journey designed for those navigating mental health and addiction — both guided by Donny Starkins and Colter Smith.

The Shift 2.0 (4 Weeks)
A focused, high-impact container for those feeling stuck or ready for more. You’ll gain clarity on your direction, break through limiting patterns, and build the structure and accountability needed to follow through and create real momentum in your life.

The Sobriety Shift (12 Weeks)
A deeper, immersive experience for those navigating addiction and mental health. This program supports you in rebuilding your identity, strengthening your foundation in recovery, and creating a life you don’t feel the need to escape from.

This is a high-touch, results-driven coaching experience. We only work with a limited number of clients at a time to ensure depth, accountability, and real transformation.

Two paths.

One mission:

We are here to help you live a life of intention, freedom and purpose… on purpose.

The Shift 2.0 - a 4-week intensive

The Shift 2.0 is a focused, high-impact 4-week container designed for those who know they’re ready for more — more clarity, more direction, and more alignment in their life. This program combines Donny’s coaching around mindset, self-love, and accountability with Colter’s intuitive mapping to help you see your life from a higher perspective. Together, you’ll identify what’s been holding you back, break through limiting patterns, and gain clear direction on where you’re going and how to get there.

Over four weeks, you won’t just talk about change — you’ll create it. Through weekly sessions, personalized guidance, and consistent accountability, you’ll build structure around your goals and start taking aligned action immediately. This is for the person who feels stuck, uncertain, or ready to level up — and is done waiting. You’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and a plan you can actually follow.

Your Coaches: Donny Starkins/Colter Smith

Shift to Sobriety: a 12-week Immersion

The Sobriety Shift is a 12-week immersive program designed for those navigating addiction, mental health challenges, or early recovery who are ready to rebuild their life from the inside out. This is not just about staying sober — it’s about transforming your identity, healing the underlying patterns, and creating a life that feels meaningful, stable, and aligned. With Donny’s experience in recovery and coaching, combined with Colter’s intuitive insight and ability to connect the deeper layers, this program meets you exactly where you are and guides you forward.

This longer container allows for deeper work, real integration, and lasting change. You’ll develop the tools, structure, and support system needed to navigate triggers, build self-trust, and create consistency in your life. Through weekly sessions, accountability, and intentional practices, you begin to shift from surviving to living with purpose. By the end of the 12 weeks, you won’t just feel different — you’ll have built a foundation for a life you no longer feel the need to escape from.

Your Coaches: Donny Starkins/Colter Smith

Why Colter Smith brings something no other coaching program can offer?

I’ve chosen to bring Colter into this work because of something I’ve rarely seen at this level — his gift of intuition. He has a unique ability to see the patterns, the past, and the underlying layers that most people can’t access on their own, and then connect those dots into a clear path forward. What might take someone years to uncover, he can help bring into awareness in a single session.

I’ve personally experienced the impact of his work, and I’ve witnessed him help so many others shift their lives in profound ways. He doesn’t just offer insight — he helps people understand their story, reframe it, and see the potential of what their life can become. It’s not abstract… it’s clear, grounded, and actionable.

What we bring together is something truly different. My work focuses on accountability, structure, and helping you follow through — while Colter brings the depth, clarity, and intuitive mapping that shows you where you’re going and why. The combination creates a level of awareness and transformation that goes far beyond traditional coaching. Together, we’re not just helping people change their habits — we’re helping them change their identity, their direction, and the trajectory of their life in a way that lasts.

More about Colter:

Colter has led over 700 meditation and breathwork groups since 2009 & loves to create sacred spaces for personal transformation and growth. These meditative breathwork experiences can be a quite powerful experience in such a short amount of time and he wants to share them with as many as possible. Colter creates an environment that makes you feel connected to yourself, to other participants, and to the pulse of life inside us all.

How we Can Help?

Discover

the unconscious hidden beliefs, past traumas, barriers and habits that hold you back from reaching true freedom from the barriers of the mind.

Identify

what foods, substances and lifestyle habits are keeping you stuck and negatively impacting your mental health, relationshps, and overall energy.

Breakthrough

the limitations of your mind, addictions to substances or negative thinking, and take your life, mental health, financial abundance, impact and life’s purpose to the next level.

Create

a plan of action and accountability that will powerfully propel you forward, and keep you on track to reaching your goals faster.

There Is A Solution.

I offer a refreshing and effective coaching approach to mental health, recovery, life coaching, mindfulness, and personal growth. If you're sick and tired of being tired and have only found temporary solutions that fail to address the root causes of your challenges, then I’m so glad you found me here!

As a Certified Transformational Coach specializing in Conscious Behavior Change, Mental Healthb & Recovery, I bring a unique perspective to the table. I believe in providing a proven method tailored specifically to YOUR needs, drawing on the principles of mindfulness, self-love, and intention. With my guidance, expertise and accountability, you'll experience a profound transformation that permeates every aspect of your life.

Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of coaching hundreds of clients, witnessing firsthand the incredible power of this system. Together, we'll tackle the areas where you struggle, whether it's your mental health, addiction, loss of purpose, nutrition, spiritual well-being, or simply finding balance in life. I firmly believe that all these aspects are interconnected, and our journey will address each one of them with purpose.

Unlike quick fixes that only offer temporary relief, The Shift 2.0 is designed to create lasting change that starts from the inside-out. By integrating the pillars of mindfulness, self-love, mental health/recovery and intention into your daily life, you'll develop the tools, practices and knowledge necessary to maintain balance in all areas. Whether you're facing personal challenges or seeking overall growth and fulfillment, I will go “all in” with you to work towards a life of lasting transformation that will inspire the people closest to you to do the same. I believe that if you want change, YOU have to be the change you want to see.

Are you ready to finally “make shift happen” and embark on this incredible journey of self-discovery and personal development? Apply below and experience the profound impact it WILL have on your life.

Donny ASU Baseball

it was 15 Games Into the Baseball Season...

of my senior year at Arizona State University and the direction of my life was about to change in a dramatic way. Throughout my entire baseball career, I had multiple operations on my left knee and always found a way to come back and play through the pain. However, this fifth surgery I was about to have, which was a cadaver transplant of my meniscus, would forever end my dream of being a professional ball player.

I share this story with you because it is the inspiration behind “The Shift, 2.0” and why I’m on a mission to help others find their own freedom and purpose. You see, I thought my purpose and sole identity in life was to be a professional baseball player. But when one day that was taken away from me, I had no other plan or purpose and was completely lost. And although I suffered major trauma, was over prescribed pain medication (80 percocet a week for a month straight, and then cut off cold turkey), was bedridden for 50 days, and had to drop out of my classes senior year, it was the emotional pain and the loss of my identity that led me a down a messy path of addiction, self-destruction and “purposeless” living for many years.

“It’s time to make SHIFT happen and create a total transformation of mind, body, and soul.”

— Donny Starkins

  • “Donny helped me ease my mind in ways I could never imagine. I was able to deal with all that comes with a stressful life in the NFL. It started with taking one breath, from there I was able to control not only my thoughts but my feelings through proper breathing. He’s a diamond in the rough.”

    Tyrann Matheiu, NFL Defensive Back

  • “Donny Starkins is an abundantly mindful yoga instructor and life coach. His heart is pure, his path is clear and his personal impact has been monumental for many.”

    Robin O.

  • “Donny has the most practical way of ushering in profound and life-changing mindfulness. His life tools inspire purposeful presence and exacting change. Donny is hands down one of my favorite and most soulfully celebrated teachers.”

    Brooke B.

  • “Donny’s love for yoga and passion for being of service to others is abundantly obvious in his inspired classes. He folds in the deeper dimensions of the physical practice inaccessible, clear ways that remind us that time on our mat is time to check IN, not check OUT. His heart is huge and he is simply pure joy to be around.”

    Gina C.

I went to rehab in 2008…

and have continued on my mental health and recovery journey till this day. I can tell you I have found a freedom I never knew was possible. But it’s not freedom for myself, it’s freedom from myself! Through a ton of personal development with my own coaches, therapy, twelve step work, yoga, meditation and committing to a life of service, I’ve completely “shifted” my life. My past has become my best asset, and the wound of my addiction has given me an access point to a greater purpose in life! 

When I finally made the decision to go “all in” on my own mental health, recovery and personal growth journey (and became 100% willing to do the work), I FINALLY was able to uncover my past traumas, lack of self-love, mental blocks and habits of living that had me in a viscous cycle.  During this life-changing journey, I committed to a step by step plan to create a total transformation and the ultimate “shift” in my life. I was FINALLY free!

This is where my passion and inspiration comes from. This type of work saved my life, which is why I’m so excited to share it with all of you!

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