In this episode, Dr. Robyne explores the tension between everything and enough, and what happens when our drive to achieve, grow, and do more turns into a perpetual game of chase. Drawing on a journal entry she wrote a year ago, she reflects on the pressure to keep reaching for “the next thing,” the ways we can begin to tie our worth to achievement, and how the finish line can keep moving. She invites us to consider what it might look like to decide what is enough for this season of our lives, creating space for contentment, agency, and what truly matters.

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Additional Resources: 

• Calm Within the Storm by Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe 

• Stress Wisely by Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe 

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In this episode, Dr. Robyne welcomes the original Phillie Phanatic, Hero of Happiness, keynote speaker, author, and brand consultant Dave Raymond for a conversation about finding lightness, connection, and joy, even when life feels its heaviest.

As the man inside the giant green costume for 16 years, Dave shares how creating moments of joy for millions revealed the deeper power of fun and ultimately helped him find his way back to hope.

Together, they explore what it means to make room for laughter and play when the world feels unwell, how joy and hard things can coexist, and why sometimes the next right thing is simply reaching for the tiniest “finger hold” to help us move forward. 

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Additional Resources: 

• The Power of Fun by Dave Raymond

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In this episode, Dr. Robyne explores how our genetics, circumstances, and habits influence our capacity to experience happiness. She also shares a four-step framework she uses in coaching to help navigate sticky situations, solve problems, and figure out what to do next. Plus, what becomes possible when we tap into the perspective, insight, and collective wisdom of a community. 

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

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Additional Resources: 

• First Year, For Real – a live conversation for parents and families navigating the transition to post-secondary. August 19th. Use code ROBYNE to save 15%. 

• Dr. Arthur Brooks

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Sometimes one idea, one question, or one new way of seeing a situation can change everything.

In this episode, Dr. Robyne introduces the next season of the podcast and explores why perspective is one of the most powerful tools we have for navigating stress, relationships, leadership, and everyday life. Through relatable stories, psychology-backed insights, and practical perspective shifts, she shares how broadening the way we see ourselves, others, and the situations around us can help us manage expectations, reduce unnecessary suffering, and create more space for clarity, compassion, and possibility. 

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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: 

• Stress Wisely by Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe 

• Dr. Arthur Brooks

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This special episode was recorded live at a tea party celebrating the launch of Dr. Robyne's latest book, I Hope So: How to Choose Hope Even When It's Hard. Joined by her dear friend Natalie Davison and a room full of thoughtful guests, they explore what it means to choose hope, the stories that inspired the book, and why hope is something we can strengthen, even in life's hardest seasons. You'll hear the difference between hope and optimism, the power of belonging, and why sometimes we need to borrow hope from others until we can hold it ourselves. 

Additional Resources: 

• I Hope So by Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe

• Dr. Robyne on The Mark Divine Show

Connect with Natalie Davison: 

• Website: https://nataliedavison.ca/

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

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

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What stories have been quietly shaping your life for years without you even realizing it?

Today on Life by Design, Dr. Robyne is joined by leadership keynote speaker, author, and joy expert Amanda Gore for a conversation about joy, fear, and the stories we tell ourselves. Together, they explore how childhood beliefs continue to influence our adult lives, why fear often sits beneath our reactions to change, and how awareness, gratitude, and compassion can help us rewrite the narratives that no longer serve us.

If you've ever struggled with people-pleasing, self-judgment, or the feeling that you need to hold everything together, Amanda offers thoughtful perspective and practical tools for moving toward greater joy and inner peace. 

Additional Resources: 

• Joy Is an Inside Job by Amanda Gore & Lenore Lewis

• Your Erroneous Zones by Wayne Dyer

Connect with Amanda: 

• Website: https://amandagore.com/

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

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

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/amandagoretv

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Today on Life by Design, Dr. Robyne is joined by criminal defence lawyer Jordana H. Goldlist. From surviving addiction and living on the streets as a teenager to becoming one of Canada's leading criminal defence lawyers, Jordana's journey shows that reinvention happens one courageous step at a time and that creating distance from the environments that keep us stuck can open the door to a different future.

Together, they discuss the realities of addiction, recovery, and the criminal justice system. It's a conversation about the power of hope, support, and honest dialogue, and recognizing that a person's hardest season does not erase their potential or define their entire story.

Additional Resources: 

• Jordana’s Podcast: Who Judges the Judge?

• Jordana’s TEDx Talk: Who Judges the Judge?

• Dr. Robyne on Who Judges the Judge?

Connect with Jordana: 

• Website: https://www.jhgcriminallaw.com/

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

• LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jgoldlist

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In this uplifting episode, Dr. Robyne welcomes comedian and mental health and well-being expert Jessica Holmes for a conversation about the power of humor and wholehearted living. Together, they explore why joy can feel so out of reach during difficult seasons, and how simple practices like sharing a laugh, telling a story, or looking at a challenge through a different lens can offer real relief.

Through personal rituals, family moments, and the science behind noticing the funny, the hopeful, and the simply kind, they share practical ways to lighten hard days without minimizing them. You'll also hear why asking our loved ones what they truly need can strengthen our relationships and why we were never meant to carry life's challenges alone.

Additional Resources: 

• Depression the Comedy by Jessica Holmes

• I Hope So by Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe

Connect with Jessica: 

• Website: https://www.jessicaholmes.com/

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

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-holmes-50ab90202/

   

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In this episode of Life by Design, Dr. Robyne sits down with nationally syndicated radio host, former CFL player, and media personality Brad Smith for a thoughtful conversation about growth, reinvention, and owning your story. Together, they explore how to embrace the opportunities in front of you, learn from the past without being defined by it, and navigate the complexities of life with ADHD. They also discuss handling criticism, the power of self-awareness, and why so many high performers find themselves chasing a feeling they can never quite recreate. 

Additional Resources: 

• Brad’s Podcast: No BS with Brad Smith

• Previous episode with Dr. Ross Ellenhorn: The Fear of Hope

• Why Does Everybody Hate Me? by Alex Partridge

Connect with Brad: 

• Website: https://www.nobswithbs.com/

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

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Feeling weary, overwhelmed, or caught in a never-ending stress cycle?

In this solo episode, Dr. Robyne introduces the Four R's of Nervous System Recovery: Restoration, Regulation, Reflection, and Reimagining. She explores why restoration must come before regulation and shares practical insights to help listeners tune into what their body, heart, mind, and community truly need. Through reflective questions and relatable stories, she encourages a balanced self-awareness that honors both challenge and progress while helping you close stress loops, rebuild capacity, and reimagine what is possible on the other side of hard seasons. 

Ready, Set, Rest Workshop: Nervous System Recovery for Educators 

Ready to move from exhaustion to restoration? Join Dr. Robyne for Ready, Set, Rest, a one-hour live workshop designed to help educators recover from a demanding school year, restore their nervous system, and step into summer with greater intention, spaciousness, and well-being. Offered live on June 26 or June 29.

Register here: https://drrobyne.ca/ready-set-rest-workshop/

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