Becoming the Channel with Robyn McKay

About Becoming the Channel with Robyn McKay

The Dr. Robyn McKay Show is a clear signal in a noisy field, cutting through the haze of self-anointed gurus and surface-level advice. Hosted by Dr. Robyn McKay - award-winning therapist with a PhD in counseling psychology, former university psychologist, and psychospiritual advisor - Sheology restores coherence and clarity to personal development. Dr. McKay is a rare bridge between psychology, spirituality, and energetics. With clinical precision and intuitive vision, she decodes hidden patterns of distortion and translates them into practices that heal, liberate, and align.

Publisher

Dr. Robyn McKay

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

16 Mar 2023

Latest episode

21 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

101 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Aug 2026

   How to Turn Your Unique Expertise Into a Competitive Advantage with Helen Thacker

   In this episode, Dr. Robyn McKay sits down with business coach and personal brand strategist Helen Thacker to explore how women can turn their expertise and unique experiences into a competitive advantage. This episode explores: What the Unique Industry Advantage is Why most expert women haven’t articulated theirs How a nonlinear career can become a strength Why communicating your “why” matters more than your framework How clarity can drive greater business growth Helen’s six-post system for building trust with new audiences Why depth and proximity can create better client results What happens when multi-faceted women stop shapeshifting The connection between identity, calling, and purpose You don’t need more visibility. You need more clarity about why you are the right choice for your ideal client. Love what you're hearing? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Helen Thacker is a business coach and personal brand strategist helping expert women stand out with clarity and confidence. With 23+ years of entrepreneurial experience, Helen specializes in helping coaches, consultants, and practitioners define their unique industry advantage and create content systems that attract and convert their ideal clients. Connect with Helen Thacker: Website: https://www.helenthacker.com/ (https://www.helenthacker.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Helen-Thacker-100070758077526/ (https://www.facebook.com/p/Helen-Thacker-100070758077526/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenthacker/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenthacker/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenthacker/ (https://www.instagram.com/helenthacker/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@helenthacker (https://www.youtube.com/@helenthacker) Watch Helen's Masterclass: https://www.helenthacker.com/marketing-gold (https://www.helenthacker.com/marketing-gold) About Dr. Robyn McKay Dr. Robyn McKay is an award-winning psychologist and authority on spiritual intelligence, informed by Catholic mysticism and counseling psychology. Her work bridges clinical rigor, personality research, and identity-level transformation. With more than 20 years of practice and study, she is known for helping gifted, high-functioning women read burnout as information rather than failure, accurately name moral injury, reclaim original identity, and return to work as calling—the co-creative contribution they were made for. A PhD in counseling psychology from the University of Kansas, Robyn's academic formation is rooted in vocational psychology and the psychology of gifted and talented people across the lifespan—a body of work she contributed to as co-author of the award-winning Smart Girls in the 21st Century: Understanding Talented Girls and Women (2014). That foundation extends into positive psychology, creativity research, and optimal human development, and culminates in the study of spiritual intelligence. Where mainstream wellness culture borrows loosely from spiritual concepts, Robyn draws from a more exacting source—the Catholic intellectual and mystical tradition, and the saints who mapped the interior life long before psychology had a name for it. Dr. Robyn McKay advises high-EQ executives, Fortune 500 leaders, and elite performers, helping them navigate ambition, identity, and calling. Her work spans private coaching, intensives, keynotes, corporate training, and small group labs. Outside her practice, she advocates for wild horses and enjoys hiking Sedona with her husband and Goldendoodle, Cooper Mack. Connect with Dr. Robyn McKay: LinkedIn: Robyn McKay, PhD (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmckay1) Facebook: Dr. Robyn McKay (https://facebook.com/robynmckayphd) Instagram: Robyn McKay (https://www.instagram.com/dr.robynmckay/) Tiktok: dr.robynmckay (https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.robynmckay) Book your 2.5-hour KNOWN Intensive and use code YNA500 to enjoy $500 off: https://robyn-mckay.myflodesk.com/known

2. 

   13 Aug 2026

   From Credentials to Influence: How Experts Build Visibility Without Losing Their Authority

   Dr. Robyn McKay talks with psychologist and parenting expert Dr. Lindsay Emmerson about a common frustration for credentialed professionals: having deep expertise but struggling to be seen online, in a landscape that often favors persona over credentials. They cover: Why expertise doesn't automatically equal visibility Building a social media presence without compromising integrity Pivoting your expertise across career stages Being research-forward as a positioning strategy Navigating the comparison trap with influencers in your niche Audience vs. community — and who you're actually meant to serve Persistence, timing, and support systems in building visibility Love what you're hearing? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Dr. Lindsay Emmerson is a licensed psychologist who coaches parents of kids ages 0–18 using research-backed strategies. She holds a PhD from the University of Maryland with postdoctoral training in CBT for schizophrenia, and grounds her work in child development research through coaching, courses, and her podcast/Substack, Parenting With Psychology. Connect with Dr. Lindsay Emmerson: Website: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/ (https://drlindsayemmerson.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlindsayemmerson/?_rdr (https://www.facebook.com/drlindsayemmerson/?_rdr) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlindsayemmerson/ (https://www.instagram.com/drlindsayemmerson/) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlindsayemmerson (https://www.tiktok.com/@drlindsayemmerson) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drlindsayemmerson (https://www.youtube.com/@drlindsayemmerson) Subscribe to Parenting With Psychology with Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, on Substack: https://parentingwithpsychology.substack.com/subscribe (https://parentingwithpsychology.substack.com/subscribe) About Dr. Robyn McKay Dr. Robyn McKay is an award-winning psychologist and authority on spiritual intelligence, informed by Catholic mysticism and counseling psychology. Her work bridges clinical rigor, personality research, and identity-level transformation. With more than 20 years of practice and study, Robyn helps gifted, high-functioning women read burnout as information rather than failure, accurately name moral injury, reclaim original identity, and return to work as calling—the co-creative contribution they were made for. A PhD in counseling psychology from the University of Kansas, Robyn's academic formation is rooted in vocational psychology and the psychology of gifted and talented people across the lifespan—a body of work she contributed to as co-author of Smart Girls in the 21st Century: Understanding Talented Girls and Women (2014). That foundation extends into positive psychology, creativity research, and optimal human development, and culminates in the study of spiritual intelligence, drawing from the Catholic intellectual and mystical tradition. Robyn advises high-EQ executives and leaders at Fortune 500 companies, as well as elite performers in entrepreneurship, sports, and entertainment. Her work is delivered through private retainers, intensives, keynote addresses, corporate trainings, and small group labs. Outside of her practice, she is an advocate and steward for wild horses, and can most often be found hiking the red rocks of Sedona with her husband and their goldendoodle, Cooper Mack. Connect with Dr. Robyn McKay: LinkedIn: Robyn McKay, PhD (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmckay1) Facebook: Dr. Robyn McKay (https://facebook.com/robynmckayphd) Instagram: Robyn McKay (https://www.instagram.com/dr.robynmckay/) Tiktok: dr.robynmckay (https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.robynmckay) Book your 90-Minute KNOWN Intensive https://robyn-mckay.myflodesk.com/known

3. 

   17 Jun 2026

   Why Women Stay Too Long in Unhappy Marriages (And How They Finally Leave) with Heather Quick

   In this episode, Dr. Robyn McKay talks with Heather Quick, founder and CEO of Florida Women’s Law Group, about helping women navigate divorce with clarity, confidence, and support. This episode explores: • Heather’s journey into divorce law • Why women stay in or leave unhealthy relationships • Navigating divorce with confidence and clarity • The importance of financial wellbeing • How trusted legal support can make all the difference This conversation is a reminder that every woman deserves the freedom to choose a future that honors her wellbeing, dignity, and self-worth. Your healing potential isn't blocked—it's simply misdirected. Understanding exactly where you are in the journey from burnout and moral injury toward identity, authorship, and calling is crucial. That's why I've created the KNOWN 90-minute Personality Intensive—to give you precise clarity on your personality and the next right steps in your healing. Book your KNOWN session here → (https://robyn-mckay.myflodesk.com/known) Love what you're hearing? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Heather Quick is the founder and CEO of Florida Women’s Law Group, where she leads the firm’s vision and strategy while helping women navigate divorce and family transitions with clarity and support. A graduate of Stetson University College of Law, she began her career as a prosecutor before founding the firm in 2006. Outside of law, Heather is also a certified yoga instructor, author, and podcast host. Connect with Heather Quick: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherbquick/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherbquick/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherquick_/ (https://www.instagram.com/heatherquick_/) Learn more about Florida Women’s Law Group: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4womenlaw/ (https://www.facebook.com/4womenlaw/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4womenlaw/ (https://www.instagram.com/4womenlaw/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq20tDugi9N2Sgvf13RUh6Q (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq20tDugi9N2Sgvf13RUh6Q) About Dr. Robyn McKay Dr. Robyn McKay is an award-winning psychologist and authority on spiritual intelligence, informed by Catholic mysticism and counseling psychology. Her work bridges clinical rigor, personality research, and identity-level transformation. With more than 20 years of practice and study, she is known for helping gifted, high-functioning women read burnout as information rather than failure, accurately name moral injury, reclaim original identity, and return to work as calling—the co-creative contribution they were made for. Dr. Robyn McKay holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kansas and is the co-author of the award-winning book Smart Girls in the 21st Century. Her work focuses on human development, positive psychology, and spiritual intelligence, drawing deeply from the Catholic intellectual and mystical tradition. Robyn advises high-EQ executives and leaders at Fortune 500 companies, as well as elite performers in entrepreneurship, sports, and entertainment. She is sought after for her ability to meet people where they are—and for her discernment in navigating the intersection of ambition, identity, and calling. Robyn is a coach, speaker, and advocate who enjoys hiking in Sedona with her husband and their dog, Cooper Mack. Connect with Dr. Robyn McKay: LinkedIn: Robyn McKay, PhD (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmckay1) Facebook: Dr. Robyn McKay (https://facebook.com/robynmckayphd) Instagram: @burnoutisdata (https://instagram.com/burnoutisdata) Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@burnoutisdata (https://www.tiktok.com/@burnoutisdata) Book Your 90-min Intensive Known. 90-min private intensive (https://robyn-mckay.myflodesk.com/known)

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