Gabby Bernstein Bio: Net Worth, Husband, Age, Books, Parents, Children, Height, Meditation

Biography

Gabrielle “Gabby” Bernstein is a #1 New York Times bestselling American author, spiritual teacher, and motivational speaker, renowned for her empowering messages on personal growth and manifestation.

Born on September 1, 1979, in Larchmont, New York, she graduated from Syracuse University in 2001 with a degree in theatre before transitioning from a New York PR career to spiritual guidance, drawing inspiration from A Course in Miracles.

With nine books to her name—including The Universe Has Your Back, Super Attractor, and Happy Days—Bernstein has transformed lives through her Dear Gabby podcast (reaching over a million monthly listeners), sold-out global events, and the Gabby coaching membership.

Hailed by Oprah Winfrey as a “next-generation thought leader” and named to the SuperSoul 100, she co-hosted the Guinness World Record for the largest guided meditation with Deepak Chopra. Married to Zach Rocklin since 2014, she welcomed their son in 2018 and continues to foster higher consciousness worldwide.

American author, spiritual teacher, and motivational speaker
Gabby Bernstein
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Gabrielle Bernstein
Stage Name:	Gabby Bernstein
Born:	1 November 1979 (age 46 years old)
Place of Birth:	Larchmont, New York, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	Syracuse University
Height:	1.67 m
Parents:	Ellen Bernstein, Robert Bernstein
Siblings:	N/A
Spouse:	Zach Rocklin (m. 2013)
Boyfriend • Partner:	Not Dating
Children:	Oliver Rocklin
Occupation:	Author • Motivational Speaker
Net Worth:	$12 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Gabrielle Bernstein was born on November 1, 1979, in Larchmont, New York, and raised in the same affluent Westchester County suburb. She is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, with the family surname Bernstein reflecting her Eastern European Jewish heritage.

She grew up in a spiritually open Jewish household strongly influenced by both Judaism and Eastern practices. Her mother, Ellen Bernstein, was a dedicated yogi and early adopter of meditation who regularly took Gabby to ashrams in upstate New York; her father, Robert Bernstein, was a successful entrepreneur in New York City.

This blend of traditional Jewish roots and her mother’s “Jewbu” lifestyle exposed Gabby to meditation, mindfulness, and metaphysical ideas from childhood.

As a child and teenager, she attended Jewish summer camp, led a temple youth group, and began meditating daily at age sixteen as a personal anchor during a turbulent adolescence. No public information indicates she has siblings.

Bernstein attended Syracuse University, graduating in 2001 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater from the university’s prestigious conservatory-style drama program.

Career

Gabrielle Bernstein began her career in New York City’s fast-paced nightlife and PR scene in the early 2000s. After graduating from Syracuse University with a degree in theater, she promoted clubs and brands.

She lived a high-energy lifestyle that eventually led to burnout, addiction, and a deep personal crisis. In 2005, at twenty-five, she got sober and experienced what she describes as a spiritual awakening. She quickly left the party scene, began studying A Course in Miracles, and started offering life-coaching services to young women going through similar struggles.

By 2008, she was hosting small workshops in a rented yoga studio, speaking to intimate groups, and building a loyal following of millennials seeking a modern, relatable approach to spirituality. In 2009, she launched the first Spirit Junkie Masterclass, a coach-training program that has since certified thousands of spiritual coaches worldwide.

Her big breakthrough came in 2011 with her book Add More ~ing to Your Life, which became a bestseller and put her on Oprah’s radar. From there, her career accelerated. She went on to write nine more books, seven of which became New York Times bestsellers, including Spirit Junkie, May Cause Miracles, The Universe Has Your Back, Super Attractor, Happy Days, and her 2025 release Self-Help. Her books mix personal stories with simple spiritual tools, guided exercises, and practical steps for daily life.

Bernstein became a highly sought-after speaker, appearing at Oprah’s SuperSoul Sessions, TEDxWomen, Google, and Goldman Sachs. In 2016, Oprah included her in the SuperSoul 100 list of top visionaries, and in 2017, she co-led a Guinness World Record meditation event with Deepak Chopra.

She also built a strong digital platform with the Dear Gabby podcast—now reaching over a million monthly listeners—along with a large social-media audience and the Gabby coaching app and membership program, which offers meditations, manifesting challenges, and journaling tools. Through her company, Dear Gabby, Inc., she oversees books, events, merchandise, and long-running certification programs.

Now in her mid-forties and a mother, Bernstein has shifted part of her focus toward trauma healing and nervous-system regulation while still emphasizing her core message of turning fear into faith and co-creating with the universe. More than twenty years after getting sober, she remains one of the most influential figures in modern spirituality.

Social Media

• Instagram: Gabrielle Bernstein (@gabbybernstein)
• Wikipedia: Gabrielle Bernstein
• YouTube: Gabrielle Bernstein
• Twitter: Gabby Bernstein (@GabbyBernstein) / X
• Facebook: Gabby Bernstein

Personal Life

Gabrielle Bernstein is currently 46 years old, having been born on that date in 1979 in Larchmont, New York.

Standing at 5 feet 6 inches tall, she has built a public persona around spiritual growth and personal resilience, often sharing glimpses of her family life while keeping much of her romantic past private.

Bernstein has been married once, to artist and entrepreneur Zach Rocklin, whom she wed on October 12, 2013, in a ceremony that marked the culmination of their seven-year relationship.

The couple met in 2006 at Soho House in New York when Bernstein was 27 and newly sober, a period she describes as transformative for her approach to love and partnership. Rocklin, now the chief operating officer of her company, Dear Gabby, Inc., has been a steadfast supporter, and Bernstein has publicly praised his creativity and role as a father.

Together, they welcomed their only child, son Oliver Rocklin, in December 2018, an experience that deepened her focus on trauma healing and family dynamics in her work.

Prior to her marriage, Bernstein‘s dating history reflects a journey through co-dependency and self-discovery; in her early 20s, she admits to being deeply reliant on relationships to fill emotional voids, which exacerbated her struggles with addiction following breakups.

Her first serious romance began at age 16 with an Arab Muslim boyfriend whose family disapproved due to her Jewish heritage, leading to a secretive, unrequited dynamic filled with youthful gestures like him writing Valentine’s messages in the snow outside her window—he drove a colorful VW Beetle and played in a band, adding to the teenage allure despite the cultural barriers.

These early experiences, marked by fear of abandonment, ultimately paved the way for her sober, intentional path to meeting Rocklin, with no other publicly documented long-term partners or engagements before him.

Net Worth

Gabrielle “Gabby” Bernstein‘s net worth is estimated at approximately $12 million, reflecting her multifaceted career as a #1 New York Times bestselling author, motivational speaker, and spiritual coach.

This figure accounts for diversified income streams, including sales of her nine books (such as Super Attractor and the forthcoming Self-Help), the Dear Gabby podcast with over a million monthly downloads, sold-out global events, and her Gabby Coaching membership platform.

Additional revenue comes from social media endorsements (with 1.6 million Instagram followers generating $4,000–$6,000 monthly) and certification programs like Spirit Junkie Masterclass, which has trained thousands.

Adjusted for inflation and philanthropy efforts, her wealth underscores a trajectory from early PR work to a sustainable spiritual empire. However, estimates vary widely from $5–25 million across sources due to private financials.

Body of Work

Books

Bernstein‘s literary output draws on A Course in Miracles, blending personal memoir, practical exercises, and spiritual guidance on topics such as fear transformation, manifestation, and trauma healing. Her titles include:

• Add More ~ing to Your Life: A Hip Guide to Happiness (2010)
• Spirit Junkie: A Radical Road to Self-Love and Miracles (2011)
• May Cause Miracles: A 40-Day Guidebook for Parenthesis Loving Your Inner Child and Letting Go of the Past (2013)
• Miracles Now: 108 Life-Changing Tools for Less Stress, More Flow, and Finding Your True Purpose (2014)
• The Universe Has Your Back: Transform Fear to Faith (2016)
• Judgment Detox: Release the Beliefs That Hold You Back from Living a Better Life (2018)
• Super Attractor: Methods for Manifesting a Life beyond Your Wildest Dreams (2019)
• Happy Days: The Guided Path from Trauma to Profound Freedom and Inner Peace (2022)
• Self Help: This Is Your Chance to Change Your Life (2025)

These books have sold millions of copies worldwide and are available in audio formats narrated by Bernstein herself.

Podcasts and Audio Programs

• Dear Gabby (launched 2017): A weekly self-improvement podcast offering real-time coaching, Q&A sessions, guest interviews on personal growth and spirituality, and guided meditations. It reaches over a million monthly listeners and is available on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Bernstein also produces standalone audio meditations tied to her books, such as those in Miracles Now and Super Attractor.

Online Courses and Programs

• Spirit Junkie Masterclass (launched 2009): A digital certification program training aspiring spiritual coaches in purpose-driven work, business tools, and manifestation techniques. It has certified thousands and includes modules on self-love and impact-making.
• Bestseller Masterclass (ongoing): A 6-module course guiding aspiring authors through writing, publishing, and marketing a book, complete with meditations, exercises, and Q&A support.
• Gabby Coaching Membership: An app-based community with daily meditations, manifesting challenges (e.g., 21-Day Manifesting Challenge), AI journaling tools, and live events