Perspective Shift with Dr. Robyne

Why does Sunday evening so often come with that pit in your stomach about the week ahead? The Sunday Scaries are something many of us experience, but few realize what the feeling is actually telling us. In this solo episode, Dr. Robyne explores the anxiety that comes with anticipating our responsibilities, why we often leave little room for rest and recovery, and how to find more ease in the everyday. 

When you're aligned with your purpose, the agency you have over your week can scare those scaries away. 

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What would it take to chase a goal that feels almost impossible? At just 16 years old, Ingrid Wells is preparing to take on the Great World Race alongside her dad, Dr. Greg Wells. Seven marathons, on seven continents, in seven days. Together, this father-daughter duo is stepping into the unknown, pushing their limits, breaking records, and discovering what’s possible when you have a big enough "why”.

They share the mindset, preparation, and purpose behind their extraordinary adventure. And the power of doing something that makes you ask... What if I actually can?

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Additional Resources: 

The Great World Race – Ingrid Wells
The Great World Race – Dr. Greg Wells
The Dr. Greg Wells Podcast
Powerhouse by Dr. Greg Wells

Connect with Dr. Greg Wells: 

Website: https://drgregwells.com
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drgregwells
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Sometimes the decisions we need to make aren’t the problem. The state we’re in when we make them is. In this week’s episode, Dr. Robyne sits down with award-winning entrepreneur, national media personality, and keynote speaker Robyn Thompson. A former wealth management executive turned decision-making strategist, Robyn’s experience led her to uncover a powerful realization: the connection between financial capital and human capital.  

Together, they explore how we can make more intentional choices in times of uncertainty, what it means to reinvent yourself while still honoring who you’ve been, and how intentionally experiencing awe can help you step back and see the bigger picture.  

The next step isn’t about having all the answers... it’s about creating enough space to ask a better question. 

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Additional Resources: 

• Book Robyn for a Speaking Engagement 

Connect with Robyn Thompson: 

• Website: https://robynthompsonspeaks.com/  
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynthompsonspeaks/  
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynthompsonspeaks/  
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robynthompsonspeaks1/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@robynthompsonspeaks

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This week, Dr. Robyne is joined by Dr. Lisa Woodruff, psychologist, productivity expert, and visionary founder of Organize 365, for a conversation that might just change the way you think about running your home. From the invisible work of keeping everyone organized to the never-ending laundry, cleaning, and question of “What's for dinner?”, Dr. Lisa helps us understand the systems behind household management and why so many of us are simply making it up as we go. 

Together, they explore how to make home life feel a little less overwhelming, let go of expectations that aren't serving us, and find practical ways to make what needs doing easier for the season of life we're actually in.

Have a question you'd love answered? Send us a DM, leave a comment, or email us at [email protected]. 

Additional Resources: 

• Dr. Lisa’s Podcast: Organize 365 Podcast
• Escaping Quicksand by Lisa K. Woodruff, PhD
• Organize 365 Household Management System powered by the Sunday Basket

Connect with Dr. Lisa: 

• Website: https://organize365.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/organize365/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisawoodruff/
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/Organize365/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/organize365

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• Website: https://drrobyne.ca/
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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_robynehd
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On today’s episode, Dr. Robyne invites us to look at gratitude a little differently. Rather than simply naming the things we’re thankful for, she reflects on what happens when gratitude moves from something we think about to something we can actually feel, and how it can shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us. 

She explores why gratitude can be especially meaningful in difficult seasons, how it can help us move from a sense of scarcity toward sufficiency, and why the little things aren't always so little after all. From an unexpected expression of kindness to a morning cup of coffee, she encourages us to slow down enough to recognize the moments and gifts that remind us just how precious this big, beautiful life can be.

Have a question you'd love answered? Send us a DM, leave a comment, or email us at [email protected]. 

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• Website: https://drrobyne.ca/  
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_robynehd/  
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrobynehd/  
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_robynehd  
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On today’s episode of Perspective Shift, Dr. Robyne unpacks a question so many parents, caregivers, partners, and leaders may have wondered: Am I allowed to be happy when someone I care about isn’t? She explores what happens when we become the “happiness coordinator” for the people around us, taking responsibility for everyone else’s emotions and trying to create lives free from frustration, disappointment, or discomfort. Along the way, she shares a memorable story about how a dog with its head out a car window helped her and her kids turn a difficult morning around and introduces a practical framework for unplugging from someone else’s emotional state so we can care deeply without taking on what isn’t ours to carry. 

This is a conversation about caring without carrying, being compassionate without trying to fix, and remembering that someone else’s feelings can be real and important without becoming ours to hold.

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Additional Resources: 

• Episode mentioned with happiness research: Four Questions for When You Don’t Know What to Do Next
• You might also enjoy this episode: The Truth About Happiness
• I Hope So by Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe

Connect with Dr. Robyne: 

• Website: https://drrobyne.ca/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_robynehd/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrobynehd/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_robynehd
• Newsletter: https://drrobyne.ca/newsletter/

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On today’s episode, Dr. Robyne and social worker and psychotherapist Jake Ernst take a closer look at one of the questions many parents, educators, and adults are asking: Are screens actually the problem? What if the bigger question is what we’re doing on our screens, what we’re missing when we’re on them, and whether our relationships are still intact? How do we help kids practice sitting with discomfort, communicating face-to-face, managing their attention, and doing hard things in a world designed to keep us scrolling? Plus, a closer look at how dopamine-seeking plays a role in our attachment to devices, why the first and last seven minutes of the day matter so much, and why relationships may be the most important technology we have.

Continue the Conversation 

If you're looking for more just-in-time perspectives, join us inside the Perspective Shift community. There's a place for you here.   

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Additional Resources: 

• Jake’s Podcast: This Isn’t Therapy (co-hosted with Simon Paluck)
• Jake’s episode mentioned: Co-Regulation & Passive Aggressive Texts
• Connection Crash by Jake Ernst (Pre-order now – releases January 12, 2027)

Connect with Jake: 

• Website: www.mswjake.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/mswjake
• LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jake-ernst-msw-rsw-8210548a

Connect with Dr. Robyne: 

• Website: https://drrobyne.ca/
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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_robynehd
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Have you ever come up short on something you worked really hard for?

In this solo episode, Dr. Robyne shares a story from a recent ultra-endurance challenge that didn't unfold the way she had hoped. Drawing on neuropsychology and her experience on and off the mountain, she reflects on what it means to face disappointment, recognize where we may have dropped the ball, and still meet ourselves with radical self-compassion. She explores why harsh self-criticism can keep us from learning from our mistakes, while self-compassion creates the space to reflect, integrate, and grow. Along the way, she shares powerful lessons about choosing hard, the people who show up when we need them most, and why an experience can still be meaningful even when the outcome isn't what we expected.

Continue the Conversation

If this conversation resonated with you, we'd love to welcome you inside the Perspective Shift community.

It's a place for thoughtful conversations, practical perspective shifts, and a community of people committed to living with greater clarity, compassion, and intention.

There's a place for you here.

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Additional Resources: 

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• Dustan Woodhouse – Be The Better Broker

Connect with Dr. Robyne: 

• Website: https://drrobyne.ca/  

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrobynehd/  

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In this episode, Dr. Robyne sits down with integrative spiritual consultant, chaplain, and bestselling author Catherine Duncan for a thought-provoking conversation about slowing down, awakening to the present moment, and reconnecting with what truly matters. Together, they explore what can happen when we quiet the noise enough to listen to our bodies, our intuition, and the wisdom that emerges in stillness, and how making space for grief can also create more room for love, joy, and peace.

Drawing on her own near-death experiences and years of accompanying people at the end of life, Catherine shares insights on spirituality, finding meaning, and what it means to be alive. They explore simple practices such as breath, nature, meditation, and curiosity, along with a powerful reminder: when we look back on a life, love and connection are often what matter most.

Continue the Conversation 

If you're looking for more just-in-time perspectives, join us inside the Perspective Shift community. There's a place for you here.

Join the Perspective Shift community → https://drrobyne.ca/perspective/

Additional Resources:

• Everyday Awakening by Catherine Duncan

• Catherine’s Podcast: Everyday Awakening

• Dr. Robyne on Everyday Awakening

Connect with Catherine:

• Website: https://www.catherineduncan.org/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherineduncanmabcc/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rev-catherine-duncan-ma-bcc

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatherineDuncanmabcc/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catherineduncanmabcc

Connect with Dr. Robyne:

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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_robynehd

• Newsletter: https://drrobyne.ca/newsletter/

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This special episode continues the live conversation from the tea party celebrating the launch of Dr. Robyne's latest book, I Hope So: How to Choose Hope Even When It's Hard. In this audience Q&A, Dr. Robyne responds to thoughtful questions about self-compassion, belonging, routines, ADHD, overwhelm, and what it really looks like to choose hope in everyday life.

Together, they explore simple practices for navigating hard seasons, caring for ourselves without guilt, and creating more space for what matters most. Plus, two simple questions that can become a permission slip to hope, for yourself and for the people you care about.

Continue the Conversation 

If this conversation resonated with you, we'd love to welcome you inside the Perspective Shift community. 

It's a place for thoughtful conversations, practical perspective shifts, and a community of people committed to living with greater clarity, compassion, and intention.

There's a place for you here. 

Join the Perspective Shift community → https://drrobyne.ca/perspective/

Additional Resources: 

• Listen to Part 1 of the conversation: A Spot of Tea and a Dash of Hope (Part 1) 

• I Hope So by Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe

Connect with Natalie Davison: 

• Website: https://nataliedavison.ca/  

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalie_i_davison/  

• LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/natalie-davison

Connect with Dr. Robyne: 

• Website: https://drrobyne.ca/  

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrobynehd/  

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_robynehd  

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