Life By Design

Choosing Hope Even When It’s Hard


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In this special episode of Resiliency Redefined, Dr. Robyne shares the heart behind her upcoming book, I Hope So: How to Choose Hope Even When It’s Hard. She reflects on how hope has been a quiet through line in her own life and in the lives of many others—a force that makes showing up possible, even when the world feels heavy. She explains that hope isn’t just wishful thinking but an evidence-based strategy for navigating uncertainty, adversity, and everyday life. 

Choosing to live hope-filled is an active practice that builds resilience, fuels healing, and opens us up to the possibility of better days ahead. This episode offers a glimpse into the book and invites us to see hope as a strategy we can all cultivate—for ourselves, our families, and our communities. 

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

  • How hope became the focus for Dr. Robyne’s upcoming book 
  • The vital role hope plays in everyday resiliency 
  • How hope shows up as the through line in people’s comeback stories and resilience journeys 
  • A glimpse into the origins of hope and the ways it has shaped us 
  • The surprising connection between hope and our physiology 
  • The difference between optimism and hope 
  • How cultivating hope practices can fuel energy, courage, and perseverance, even in hard seasons 
  • The importance of setting healthy boundaries with news consumption 
  • Why it’s okay to “get your hopes up” and how doing so opens new possibilities 

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Pre-order your copy of I Hope So (releasing February 10, 2026) by visiting https://drrobyne.ca/hope/ 

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Next Stress Wisely Lab: October 27th, 2025  

Join Dr. Robyne for a 90-minute, research-backed experience designed to help you simplify your days, strengthen your boundaries, and start showing up for your life in a healthier, more sustainable way.   

There’s a spot waiting for you.   

Use coupon code LAB at checkout to SAVE 20%. 

Learn more and register today: https://drrobyne.ca/stress-wisely-labs/ 

Additional Resources: 

  • Phil M. Jones 
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Get in Touch with Dr. Robyne:  

  • Watch episodes on YouTube 
  • Get Dr. Robyne's book: Calm Within The Storm 
  • Get Dr. Robyne’s book: Stress Wisely 
  • Pre-order Dr. Robyne’s book: I Hope So 
  • Join Dr. Robyne’s Stress Wisely Labs 
  • Follow Dr. Robyne on Instagram 
  • Follow Dr. Robyne's LinkedIn 
  • Visit Drrobyne.ca 
  • Sign up to receive new episodes to your inbox every week 

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