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.

How I 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.

Helping you build the most important relationship you'll ever have—the one you have with yourself.

Former Division I Athlete • Life & Recovery Coach • Professional Speaker • 13+ Years Teaching Yoga & Mindfulness • Trusted by Professional Athletes, Executives & Hundreds of Coaching Clients

The quality of your life will never exceed the quality of the relationship you have with yourself.

Whether you're struggling with addiction, anxiety, burnout, a major life transition, or simply feel stuck, lasting change is possible.

Over the past decade, I've helped hundreds of people overcome addiction, improve their mental health, reconnect with their purpose, and become the person they know they're capable of being.

Not by fixing themselves.

But by remembering who they truly are.

Together, we'll identify what's keeping you stuck, create a personalized roadmap for change, and build the mindset, habits, and accountability needed to create lasting transformation.

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You Already Know What Needs to Change.

The question is...

What's been getting in the way?

Most people don't need more information.

They already know they should eat healthier.

Exercise more.

Drink less.

Set boundaries.

Take care of themselves.

Believe in themselves.

The challenge isn't knowing.

It's following through.

Real transformation happens when someone helps you bridge the gap between who you are today and who you know you're capable of becoming.

That's where coaching changes everything.

Who I Work With

I work with people from every walk of life.

Some are rebuilding their lives after addiction.

Some are struggling with anxiety, stress, or burnout.

Some have experienced success in their careers but feel disconnected from themselves.

Others simply know they're capable of more and are tired of settling.

No matter where you're starting, the work is the same.

We rebuild the relationship you have with yourself.

This coaching may be for you if...

✔ You're tired of repeating the same patterns.

✔ You struggle with addiction or maintaining recovery.

✔ Anxiety, stress, or burnout have taken over your life.

✔ You've lost confidence in yourself.

✔ You feel stuck and don't know what's next.

✔ You keep putting everyone else's needs before your own.

✔ You know you're capable of more but keep getting in your own way.

✔ You're ready to stop surviving and start living intentionally.

What We'll Work On

No two coaching journeys are ever the same.

Every client receives a personalized roadmap based on their goals, challenges, and vision for the future.

Together, we'll focus on creating meaningful change in the areas that matter most to you.

Recovery

Recovery is about so much more than removing alcohol or substances.

It's about creating a life you no longer want to escape from.

Together we'll work on:

• Building a strong foundation for long-term sobriety

• Understanding triggers and unhealthy patterns

• Emotional regulation

• Creating healthy routines

• Accountability

• Rediscovering purpose and meaning

Mental Health

We'll develop practical tools to help you navigate life's challenges with greater resilience and confidence.

Areas we may focus on include:

• Anxiety

• Stress

• Burnout

• Depression

• Self-worth

• Confidence

• Emotional resilience

• Mindfulness

Personal Growth

We'll uncover what's been holding you back while building the habits and mindset needed to create the life you truly want.

Together we'll work on:

• Purpose

• Identity

• Limiting beliefs

• Self-love

• Relationships

• Boundaries

• Healthy habits

• Discipline

• Confidence

High Performance

Success without fulfillment isn't success.

I work with entrepreneurs, executives, athletes, and leaders who want to perform at a high level without sacrificing their peace, relationships, or well-being.

We'll create sustainable success that feels just as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.

My Coaching Philosophy

I don't believe people need fixing.

I believe people need remembering.

After seven surgeries on my left knee as a Division I baseball player at Arizona State, I became addicted to painkillers.

Losing baseball wasn't the hardest part.

Losing myself was.

Recovery taught me that healing begins the moment we stop searching outside ourselves for what has always existed within us.

Everything changed when I learned to trust myself.

Keep the promises I made to myself.

Love myself.

That philosophy has become the foundation of everything I teach.

Because the most important relationship you'll ever have is the one you have with yourself.

Why Coaching Works

I've had a coach for more than ten years.

Not because I don't know what to do.

Because knowing isn't the hard part.

Following through is.

Information isn't the problem.

Implementation is.

The right coach provides accountability, perspective, encouragement, and honest conversations that keep you moving forward—even on the days you don't feel like it.

Transformation isn't built through motivation.

It's built through consistent action.

One decision.

One habit.

One day at a time.

Why People Choose to Work With Me

✔ Over a decade helping people transform their lives through coaching, mindfulness, recovery, and intentional living.

✔ Trusted by professional athletes, executives, entrepreneurs, and individuals rebuilding their lives.

✔ 13+ years teaching yoga, meditation, and mindfulness.

✔ Former Division I athlete who personally overcame addiction and rebuilt his life from the ground up.

✔ A coaching style that blends compassion with accountability.

✔ Every coaching experience is completely personalized to your goals and your life.

what you will Experience

This is a 90-day private coaching experience designed to create lasting transformation—not temporary motivation.

Together, we'll build a foundation that supports you long after our work together is complete.

Your coaching includes:

✔ Weekly One-on-One Coaching Sessions

✔ A Personalized 90-Day Growth Plan

✔ Weekly Accountability

✔ Guided Meditations

✔ Mindfulness & Breathwork Practices

✔ Reflection & Journaling Exercises

✔ Unlimited Email Support Between Sessions

✔ Practical Tools You Can Apply Every Day

My goal isn't to create dependence.

My goal is to help you become the person who no longer needs me.

Client Success Stories 

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Your Next Chapter Starts Today

You don't have to do this alone.

Sometimes one conversation is all it takes to completely change the direction of your life.

During your complimentary 30-minute Discovery Call, we'll talk about where you are, where you want to go, and whether coaching is the right fit for you.

No pressure.

No obligation.

Just an honest conversation about what's possible.

click here Book Your Complimentary 30-Minute Discovery Call

The life you've been waiting for begins with the decision you make today!

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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