Hi! I'm Rebecca Doring! I never would have been able to imagine that I'd be where I am today. 

I'm living my purpose sharing my voice in my podcast, Inner Critic Freedom, helping yoga teachers and wellness professionals believe in themselves and grow their businesses doing what lights them up, and supporting individuals in discovering themselves and overcoming the perils of the inner critic through life coaching and meditation - and yet I never would have dreamed that this would be my life. 

Instead, I used to be filled with self-doubt with any goal, I was always in a perpetual cycle of worry, overwhelm, and anxiety, and I was searching for a job that would bring me fulfillment, purpose, and meaning.

Thinking that my love of baking was pointing me to a fulfilling career, I graduated from The Culinary Institute of America with a degree in Baking and Pastry only to complete my training burnt out and stressed to the max.

My perfectionism served me well as a pastry chef - helping me create beautiful works of art, yet it wreaked havoc on my own sense of self-worth, inner peace, and well-being.

I never felt like I was doing enough or achieving enough, and I'd beat myself up over every mistake, never truly seeing or acknowledging my accomplishments.

I was burnt out yet still working towards my dream of opening my own bakery when the unthinkable happened.

My dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer. 

Suddenly the idea of working in the food industry on nights, holidays, and weekends when everyone else was off, didn't feel worth it to me anymore.

Instead, being present for the precious moments of life, and no longer taking what was important for granted, was my main priority.

My dad, whom I thought would be around for a long time, was suddenly not going to be.

And that showed me the importance of choosing joy, love, the gifts of the present moment, and learning everything I could to not allow stress, worry, or self-doubt stop me from living my potential and enjoying my life as much as possible.

I joined the wellness industry on a whim.

My soul came alive with each new teaching, discovery, and practice. I became a Massage Therapist, Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master, Breathwork Facilitator, and Meditation Teacher - and it supported me through the loss and grief of my father.

Yet I still wasn't living my true purpose.

I had built a successful private massage therapy practice and hit the ceiling. In order for me to grow my business, I needed to raise my prices - which I already did each year, work more hours - which my body couldn't handle, or hire other therapists and become a manager - which I had no interest in.

Furthermore, massage therapy didn't light me up.

Instead, it was the little unplanned coaching moments in a deep conversation with a client, or guiding someone through stress-reducing protocols or yoga sequences that brought me the most joy and energy.

I had a budding dream of building an online business where I could teach meditation courses and work with people one-on-one.

I'd been working with a mentor, Matt Giordano (a.k.a. The Yogi Matt) so he could help me refine my yoga teaching skills and put my vision into a plan.

For the first time, I knew exactly what I wanted for myself and my life, and knew the joy, well-being, and abundance it would bring me.

But the inner doubts, patterns of being my own worst enemy, and lack of any self-kindness or compassion amplified when attempting to put my plan into action.

I was stuck every time I tried to take action.

I felt paralyzed. No matter how hard I tried to get things done, I remained frozen in place.

My perfectionism came up again too - making me redo video recordings 30+ times until I'd be further away from a "perfect" video and in a puddle of tears.

Then, it was the last day of my mentorship with Matt, when I taught a yoga class for his feedback. He told me, "You now have everything you need, you're ready. You just have to get out of your own way."

Those words transformed me - they resonated so deeply, and I could see what he meant.

I DID have what I needed to teach what I loved and do what I felt called to do. I just needed to get out of my own way - stop being my own worst enemy and stop holding myself back from my dreams.

So I learned exactly HOW to do that, and became a coach in the process. Discovering the joy of creating a plan from any vision, building consistency, and trusting myself to take action even when it's hard. 

As I applied what I'd learned, the paralysis lifted, and my business was launched.

The more released the inner stories that had held me back all of my life in self-kindness, and the more I practiced taking inspired action using what I'd learned, the more my business grew.

Now, I'm so grateful and passionate to help others overcome their internal barriers, unlock their potential, enjoy the present moment with inner peace, and unlock their potential.

To date, I've helped countless Yoga Teachers and Wellness-Based Business Owners gain the confidence and skills they need to discover their passion, take ownership of all they have to offer, stand confidently in their own light, and grow their businesses getting paid to do what lights them up.

And through life coaching and meditation, I've helped many find peace in their hearts, be free to enjoy the present moment, and live the lives they truly deserve.