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Embrace: A Journey to Self-Discovery and Empowerment
Welcome to our vibrant space, dedicated to nurturing self-love and uncovering the very essence of who we are. Here, we converge to rediscover wholeness, to wholeheartedly embrace life’s abundance, and authentically express ourselves in every facet. This is a sanctuary where seizing every moment is paramount, where the call to create, love, and explore resonates deeply. Life’s brevity urges us to awaken to the present and meticulously craft our existence. Together, we amplify our strength, fostering a collective support system that empowers us to thrive. Through tools like our Habit Tracker, we forge accountability within our community, unlocking the benefits of shared growth and resilience. Our coaching transcends, amplifying empowerment beyond therapy, guided by the myriad covered benefits. Join us as we embolden each other to design lives rich in fulfillment and purpose.
Meet Dr. Stacy
Welcome to Design Your Life Community
I created this space for learning how to practice self-love so we can actually know the essence of who we are. We can come back to wholeness and really embrace life to the fullest, express our true authentic self in everything we do, and really go for it. Are you ready to create, love, explore, take in every moment? Life is short. You are here. And so are we. It’s time to fully wake up to being here now and design your life.
We’re are truly stronger together…
Let’s do this.
Academy Offerings
PROGRAMS
with Group Coaching
Engage in our programs offering group coaching, creating a collaborative learning environment to accelerate your growth with people like you.
COURSES
Self-Paced Learning
Discover a range of self-paced courses designed to cater to your individual learning pace, ensuring a wholesome understanding at every step with support access.
MEDITATIONS
Accompany Lessons
Immerse in meditation sessions accompanying lessons, designed by Dr. Stacy and team, nurturing a balanced mind to better absorb and retain knowledge.
JOURNALS
with Personalization
Explore our journals, providing a personalized space to reflect, plan, and track your progress along your journey. All designed by Dr. Stacy and team.
Coaching
Trained, Dedicated
Receive guidance from trained, dedicated coaches committed to helping you navigate through challenges and achieve your aspirations
CHALLENGES
with Accountability
Embark on challenges with a layer of accountability, pushing you towards your goals with a supportive community in a certain period of time.
Programs
Featured Program:
Design Your Health
Embark on the Design Your Health MasterClass & Coaching Program, a 12-week journey with Dr. Stacy Thomas. Harness the science of transformation to unlock vibrant energy and vitality. Choose between the interactive, community-driven group program or the flexible, self-paced course, both designed to help you overcome self-sabotage and redesign your life.
12 Week Program
Embark on a transformative 12-week journey, designed to foster personal and professional growth through structured guidance and community support.
Weekly Group Coaching
Benefit from weekly group coaching sessions, where collective insights and shared experiences propel you towards your goals.
Daily Community Prompts
Engage with daily prompts that spark reflection, action, and deeper connection within our thriving community.
COURSES
Transformational Courses:
Immerse yourself in our transformational courses, carefully designed to empower personal growth and success.
Self-Paced Learning:
Explore a world of self-paced learning opportunities, providing the flexibility to acquire new skills at your own pace.
Expert-Led Workshops:
Join our expert-led workshops, offering deep insights and practical knowledge to enhance your capabilities.
Featured MasterClass Course:
Design Your Health
Explore the self-guided Design Your Health Course for an independent path to wellness. Access Dr. Stacy’s transformative insights without the coaching, and apply the principles of change to foster vitality and design your life.
Free Discovery Call
Are you longing to break free from lonely conventional and join a group to breakthrough into the new you
COMMUNITY Feature & benefits
Meditations & Meditation Room
Explore tranquility in our meditation sanctuary
Journals & Prompts
Inspiring reflections and cues for self-discovery journeys
Coaching & Accountability
Guidance and Support for Empowered Growth and Success
Community Challenges & Checkins
Engaging check-ins fueling growth through shared challenges
Inspiration Library - Curated Content
Handpicked insights to ignite your endless creative journey
Q&A and MasterClass Live Events
Engage in dynamic live sessions, learn, and interact
Are you:
Feeling Trapped and Overwhelmed?
If you are frustrated with feeling stuck in a pattern that keeps you stressed and dissatisfied no matter how “successful” you appear to the outside world.If you are becoming disheartened because what you want most seems out of reach in spite of your best efforts
And you are without a sense of direction about how to turn it all around …
We have good news for you. You have found the right place.
COMMUNITY Resources
COMMUNITY
Connect and discuss within the community's forums
Q&A CALENDAR
Sign up for monthly workshops & live zoom calls with Dr. Stacy
INSPIRATION
Discover the library of videos and inspiring stories that will help you grow
MEDITATION ROOM
Download free audio meditations by Dr. Stacy to guide you through your practice
PRINTED JOURNAL
Order your printed copy of the Growing Forward Journal by Dr. Stacy
BULLETIN BOARD
Helpful ressources to assist you in growing forward
MEDITATIONS
Transformational Courses:
Immerse yourself in our transformational courses, carefully designed to empower personal growth and success.
Stress Relief Sessions:
Find solace and calm in our stress relief meditations, expertly crafted to ease the burdens of a busy life.
Guided Visualization:
Explore guided visualization meditations that transport you to places of serenity, inspiration, and self-discovery.
Featured Meditation:
Become Your Future Self
Reclaim your vibrantly well life with Dr. Stacy Thomas’s free 19-minute Meditation Training. Awaken and amplify your inner life energy, and bring clarity to your vision of wellness. Start your transformative journey today with this exclusive meditation offering
Journal
10 Day Course Curriculum:
Embark on a transformative 10-day journey, mastering key concepts and practical exercises for navigating life's challenges.
Accompanying Journal:
Your guide in this enlightening journey, aiding reflection, self-assessment, and progress tracking during the course.
Daily Prompts:
Daily prompts foster reflection, discussions, and deeper understanding, challenging thinking for personal and professional growth.
Featured Journal:
Growing Forward Journal
Discover the Growing Forward Journal, is a companion in your journey towards self-awareness, resilience, and meaningful advancement
Library
Design Your Life Talks
Don Miguel Ruiz: Understanding the Process of Domestication.
This content explores the idea of domestication using Don Miguel Ruiz’s concept of using punishment...
The Lifelong Task of Peaceful Parenting
This content provides an overview of Peaceful Parenting as an essential approach in raising children....
Parenting with Purpose During Uncertain Times - Lisa Nichols
This content focuses on the importance of being an inspirational parent and creating a unified family...
The Power of Meditation, Mindfulness and Healing
This content explores ways to foster self-compassion, emotional understanding, acceptance and healing...
Understanding the Power of Forgiveness
Don Miguel Ruiz is a renowned spiritual teacher who has spent the last three decades teaching students...
Connecting With Christie Whitman
This discussion highlights five key takeaways for improving relationships and self-development. Firstly,...
How to Persevere and Reach Your Goals
This content provides key takeaways for achieving goals and facing adversity. It emphasizes the importance...
Natalie Ledwell: Motivational Speaker, Author and Host of Inspiration Show
Natalie Ledwell is a renowned motivational speaker, author and host of Inspiration Show and Wake Up TV,...
Eating Habits and Mental Health
This content focuses on the connection between nutrition and mental health and how to provide the best...
Stepping Up to Combat Injustice: Les Brown's Inspirational Key Takeaways
Les Brown is a motivational speaker that is encouraging people to fight for justice and use their potential...
Design Your Life Live with Dr. Stacy Calls
The Power of Contemplative Health
Design Your Health is an innovative program designed to help people make lasting changes to lead a more...
Team
Dr Stacy Thomas
Founder
Hazel
Accountability Coach
Gabrielle Iwaskow
Lead Coach
Here for you...
Our Community Founded Managed by Mental Health Professionals
While the Design Your Life Community is not therapy, it’s built upon the methodology developed in our our local practice and facilitated by those trained at the institute and often therapists practicing at the clinic.
To discover if Coaching if is a better choice for your needs, please book a discovery call today.
Coaching
Featured Coaching:
Group Coaching
Are You Ready To Let Go Of Your Past And Become Highly Activated by a Clear Vision of Your Ideal Future In Only 3 Days?
Professional Coaching:
Elevate your personal and professional life with the guidance of our certified coaches, empowering you to unlock your full potential.
Health and Wellness Coaching:
Prioritize your health and well-being with dedicated coaching, equipping you with the tools to lead a balanced and thriving life.
Life Strategy Coaching:
Enlist our experienced life strategy coaches to navigate life's challenges, helping you create a well-defined path to success.
ChallengeS
Featured Challenge:
Becoming The Future You Accelerator
Are You Ready To Let Go Of Your Past And Become Highly Activated by a Clear Vision of Your Ideal Future In Only 3 Days?
Day 1 - Awareness - Prompt The Future You with Future You Journalling
Access your Inner Wisdom with Dr. Stacy’s signature Flow to Grow Journaling Method. Get Clear on Your Vision of The Path to Vibrant Wellness.
Day 2 - Presence - Sit with the Future You with Meditation
Immerse Yourself in the Vision of a Radiantly Healthy Future with Dr. Stacy’s Guided Meditation. Encounter Your Future Self and Embrace Their Message to Amplify Your Dedication to Turning Your Vision into Reality
Day 3 - Activate - Prompt The Future You with Future You Journalling
Manifest Your Soul’s Vision of Radiant Wellness into Your Current Reality. Honor Your Vision & Commitment to Embodying the Future Vibrant You through Aligned Action.
Become A Member
Become A Member
We are building this Community for you!
We are actively listening to your needs and challenges to create a platform that serves you on your journey.
Apps & Tools
Habit Tracking, Journal and Team Building and our growing set of tools to help you on your journey.
Calls & Recording
Weekly and Monthly calls inside the Community from Dr. Stacy and other Community Coaches.
MasterClass Library
Growing Library of Dr. Stacy's Interviews with prominent Thought Leaders on a variety of related topics.
Private Community
Connect with your Group and Cohort Members and your Coaches directly in our Private network (Not Facebook)
The DYL Centre - Local Therapy Practice
The Design Your Life Centre is dedicated to aiding individuals in fulfilling their life’s purpose, rooted in embracing authenticity. Our aim is to guide you in discovering your true self, empowering you to authentically engage with yourself and others. Join us today!
Become a Client
Become a Client
Client Care for Local Ontario Clinical Practice
The Design Your Life Community is not a Clinical Theraputic Practice in the same way our Clinic is in Toronto Ontario, but you can become a Client if you’re a local resident of Ontario for local sessions or tele-medicine.
Evidence Based Tools
We are all schooled in a range of tools and approaches and bring our creativity combined with our knowledge to adapt these techniques to fit your unique needs.
Client-Centred Therapy
Our proprietary method is informed by the latest and best research in our field, that will help you make sense of your experience, maximize your performance both professionally and personally, and design the life you were meant to live.
Unique Client Experience
We offer a unique customer experience designed intentionally to ensure you feel seen, supported and celebrated throughout your journey with us and beyond.
Transformational Courses:
Immerse yourself in our transformational courses, carefully designed to empower personal growth and success.
Self-Paced Learning:
Explore a world of self-paced learning opportunities, providing the flexibility to acquire new skills at your own pace.
Expert-Led Workshops:
Join our expert-led workshops, offering deep insights and practical knowledge to enhance your capabilities.
Featured Course:
Growing Forward
The GROWING FORWARD COURSE and JOURNAL were inspired by people just like you. People faced with a significant life challenge, who are stronger than they realize and have a tremendous capacity to adapt.
Some Words of Praise
“I am honoured to support all here who choose to evolve and ‘grow forward’, together”
Dr. Stacy is a fellow light bearer and champion of the transformative power of pain, a process which ultimately invites each of us to drop the limiting patterns that restrict our growth and awaken to the essence of our being.
Dr. Shefali Tsabary
Best Selling Author: “A Radical Awakening”, “The Conscious Parent”
“What Dr. Stacy has built here is certainly a great idea”
Dr. Stacy is a great person: warm, intelligent, filled with mischievous sparkle. She has a knack for people, for being with people, for activating them, unblocking them, supporting them. For that, she has my support too.
Jeff Warren
Writer and meditation instructor. Author of “The Head Trip”
“I have been both personally and professionally inspired by Dr.Stacy’s teachings and gifts”
She has the unique ability to tune into the energy of individual and collective pain, and speak directly to the heart and soul of change. She knows how to lead people from the dark night of turmoil toward the guideposts of hope that are there for each of us on this mysterious and miraculous human journey.
Karen Day
Clinical Director and Founder of Daybreak Therapy and Training
Dr. Stacy Thomas is a captivating speaker with a clear and compelling message. I would welcome Stacy back to my stage anytime – it was an honour to have her support my audience and community.
Dr. Meghan Walker
ND (Inac) Founder, Clinician Business Labs
Dr. Stacy is an incredible speaker, facilitator and motivator. She is so gifted in helping people unlock their potential and move through what’s holding them back. It’s always such a joy collaborating with her and I believe she is one of the people on the planet to help anyone who wants to (re)design their life to include more of what matters most.
Lianne Kim
mamasandco.com
Dr. Stacy Thomas is our in-house psychology consultant, a guest mentor for the creative writers in our school. Every year, her presence clarifies, reassures, and inspires our writers so they can write what they want to read, even when (especially) their stories feel vulnerable and ask them to revisit traumatic events. Dr. Thomas has a way of uplifting and strengthening the spirit of a writer while helping them feel centered and strong. She understands that creative writing can be extraordinarily healing, and our writers benefit greatly from her words of wisdom and advice
Sarah Selecky
Author | Radiant Shimmering Light
Founder | Sarah Selecky Writing School
CLIENT SUCCESS STORIES
I trusted Dr. Stacy And felt that she would not have invited me into a space that was not safe. I wanted the group to be helpful in terms of meeting others, going through similar experiences. And then once I was there, I found that sense of community. But it addressed the anxiety a lot because there were others in the group experiencing their own anxiety. It was manifesting in different ways. I could see myself through them and there was like a fan. Supporting you like every time you made a step, there was a group behind you saying, yes, you did it But to have a group that gets it
– PRIVATE ALPHA MEMBER 
The impact on my life has been HUGE. The practice of holding a vision clearly in my mind was profound. The idea of your vibrantly well self, your vision of the future became an “Avatar” for my life and I began to feel it was already with me, already real. The feeling that I developed, deeper over time, the tingles of knowingness and belief that is what set’s this experience apart for me. That and the community. I would highly recommend Dr. Stacy’s approach. Her coaches and team are second to none, so intuitive and full of firm prompts with empathy and compassion. The team we build together, with my teammates, made the whole experience come to life, so that I actively looked forward to sharing my progress on the next group call.
– MIKE O 
I thought it was great. I thought the weekly meetings were awesome. Loved when Dr. Stacy joined us, that was one of the richest ones we had. I hope the community’s gonna continue. because I think there’s benefit in keeping connected to people. And I would say the course, the way that Dr. Stacy laid out the videos and then the actual worksheets and some of the meditations that can help reinforce the learning was very helpful.
– RENEE 
I couldn’t have dreamed of anything better, the program and community has truly been transformational.
– EM 
The reminder notices were appealing. I found the content was really well structured and organized. It was very progressive. It made a lot of sense. It really worked to graduate to the next degree. And it was very sort of logical. The pacing was very good for me. I can’t believe the 12 weeks went by, it felt like three. The group was really interesting and dynamic. And I enjoyed the content a lot, so much so I need to go back. I could have almost done every lesson twice. The summaries I find very helpful. That’s the type of thing I appreciate as a professor, is a good, clear summary. I think that’s another thing I got out of this is that this is not an overnight transformation. That this is an evolution, so you’ve gotta be patient.
– GABRIELLE
I thought I was going in for sleep and then it ended up being about something completely else. I enjoyed it when there was somebody whose personality type was a little bit different because I could see things in a different lens. I was surprised how many similarities (with other group members) there were, and (how many ) people who are trying to achieve and (who are) driven (were in the group). And being in a community –that is valuable when you can see diversity. It definitely helped me a lot.
– AREEBA 
I found that this program definitely helped us set some foundations ensuring that I put myself first. Because if I don’t fill my cup, I can’t be there for everyone else who needs me in life from my son, to my work, my friends, family, and my partner.
I did find the benefit in that community, seeing and hearing it was all women, so other women and everyone and realizing that there’s commonality in terms of our struggles. We all could relate to one another in different capacities. I related to the members who were career women, I related to those that were mothers
– CHERISSE
I loved the diversity. I loved it. There was a whole group of different women, different shades, different lifestyles. That was amazing to me. And it was just funny. Thre were so many times that we laughed at ourselves and Gabrielle has this way of engaging us without, Stiff and serious. We spent so much time enjoying ourselves that I think sometimes we forgot that we were being healed.
One of the reasons I liked this cohort more is because there were only women there, and I liked that because there’s some of the issues that we have that you just really feel awkward talking about around men.
In terms of the layout, it’s very user friendly. It’s very calming so the colors aren’t bright and loud, which can be really stressful for people with anxiety like me and everything is laid out in a really logical way. So you can see the times that someone has checked in last. You see all the lovely faces of the people that you know there
– TAMMY
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We offer you a selection of opportunities to get started
Discovery Call
A "Discovery Call" is an initial discussion where potential clients and service providers explore mutual interests, assess compatibility, and discuss potential collaboration.
Monthly Q&A
"Monthly Q&A" sessions are interactive opportunities for participants to ask questions, gain insights, and engage with experts on a variety of topics during scheduled monthly sessions.
Contact Support
"Contact Support" is your direct line to assistance. Reach out for any inquiries or assistance you need, and our support team will be ready to help.
About US
Whatever happened to get you here might just be the push you needed to finally...
The mission of The Design Your Life is to help people fulfill their life’s purpose, which we believe, is to be their authentic selves. To do this, we help people understand early life patterns that no longer serve them so that they can consciously create new ones that do.
CEO & Founder
Questions?
We are listening to your feedback, contact our specialists to find a best action plan for your situation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS?
The Design Your Life Community is not Therapy. It’s coaching. We do offer therapy at our clinic in Toronto to local residents and online to Ontario, Canada residents. Our methods are sourced from our experience at the clinic but the legal engagement of patient/therapist is not offered through this Community Coaching platform.
Yes, this is a starter event, that doesn’t require a membership at the Design Your Life Academy and Community. If however you purchase any additional services you they will include a membership access to our many courses, lessons, coaches, and tools such as our Habit Tracker and Journal.
No Psychotherapy is a Regulated Health Service that is conducted in the context of a therapeutic relationship, which means Psychotherapist and Client.
Purpose: Therapy is typically focused on addressing mental health issues and helping individuals to overcome psychological disorders, whereas coaching is more focused on personal or professional development, setting goals, and achieving outcomes.
Credentials: Therapists are required to hold specific credentials, such as a license or certification, to provide therapy services. Coaches, on the other hand, do not require specific credentials to practice.
While our coaches are licensed to provide psychotherapy, engaging them in a coaching capacity does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Nonetheless, we maintain the highest standards of care and approach to the subject matter in all our coaching services.
Refunds on Course are 30 Days, but Coaching products vary by the type of engagement. Please ask your coach for more information, email us at support@designyourlife.community or schedule a Discovery Call today.
Does Insurance Cover the Fees for Design Your Health?
For Customers in Canada $CDN
An address in Canada is required.
Start Here
Not sure where to start? We recommend starting with the Growing Forward Journal. It come's with an introduction video and is a great resource to get you into the Design Your Life Universe
Start Here
Not sure where to start? We recommend starting with the Growing Forward Journal. It come's with an introduction video and is a great resource to get you into the Design Your Life Universe
Start Here
Guided meditation fosters empowerment by embracing personal rights inspired by Edmond J. Boren's Bill of Rights. Affirmations focus on self-expression, setting boundaries, respecting oneself and others, prioritizing self-care, and navigating life confidently from this empowered perspective.
Discover the path to break free from self-sabotage and transform into the vibrant, exceptionally healthy individual you aspire to be, leaving others in awe of your accomplishments.
