Perspective Shift with Dr. Robyne

In today’s episode of Resiliency Redefined, Dr. Robyne dives into a critical barrier to living a resilient life: stigma. She explores the origins of stigma, its societal consequences, and its deeply personal impact, revealing the powerful ways labels shape the narratives we carry about ourselves and others. With compassion and insight, Dr. Robyne shares her personal experiences with learning disabilities and ADHD and encourages you to challenge any limiting beliefs that may be holding you back. Tune in to discover how rewriting these narratives can help you chase your boldest, brightest future. 

Additional Resources: 

• Dr. Robyne’s book: Calm Within the Storm  
• Dr. Robyne’s book: Stress Wisely 
• Dr. Robyne’s Psychology Today article: Rewrite Your Story: Let Go of Mental Health Stigma and Shame   
• Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins 

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 
• Join Anchor Labs, a collection of digital courses by Dr. Robyne 
• 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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Fear wears many faces—fear of rejection, judgment, failure—but ultimately, it is a survival mechanism designed to keep us safe. In this episode of Resiliency Redefined, Dr. Robyne reflects on how fear has shaped pivotal moments in her life, including the launch of her first book, a career shift, and the launch of this podcast. She shares personal stories of playing it safe, the ways unchecked fear can hold us back, and the life-changing lesson her son taught her about betting on herself. Discover how reimagining your relationship with fear can empower you to step into your full potential and create the future you desire. 

Additional Resources: 

• Dr. Robyne’s book: Calm Within the Storm  

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 
• Join Anchor Labs, a collection of digital courses by Dr. Robyne 
• 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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In today’s episode, Dr. Robyne unpacks one of the biggest barriers to resiliency: stress. If you’ve ever felt like your ability to bounce back ebbs and flows depending on your circumstances, this conversation is for you. Dr. Robyne explains how stress, particularly distress caused by high cortisol levels, can overwhelm our nervous system and diminish our capacity to cope. Join Dr. Robyne as she shares insights to help you better understand your stress reactions and offers practical tools to help you regain control and get back in the driver’s seat. 

Additional Resources: 

• Dr. Robyne’s book: Calm Within the Storm  
• Dr. Robyne’s book: Stress Wisely 
• Dr. Robyne’s Psychology Today article: The Nervous System is Not Meant to Manage Emails 
• Dr. Robyne’s article: Call it what it is: ‘Fawning’ - and have the courage to intervene 

Get in Touch with Dr. Robyne:  

• Watch episodes on Youtube 
• Get' Dr. Robyne's book: Calm Within The Storm 
• Join Anchor Labs, a digital course by Dr. Robyne 
• 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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In this episode of Resiliency Redefined, Dr. Robyne reveals the surprising role humor plays in helping us bounce back from life’s challenges. Through personal anecdotes and research-based insights, she uncovers how moments of merriment, joy, lightheartedness, and a good laugh can create powerful reprieves, even during the darkest times. She also revisits the other four pillars of Everyday Resiliency—belonging, perspective, acceptance, and hope—and reminds us that we are capable of navigating the hard parts of our lives. 

Additional Resources: 

• Dr. Robyne’s book: Calm Within the Storm 
• Dr. Robyne’s book: Stress Wisely 
• Dr. Robyne’s Psychology Today article: Humour: A Pillar of Resiliency 

Get in Touch with Dr. Robyne:  

• Watch episodes on Youtube 
• Get' Dr. Robyne's book: Calm Within The Storm 
• Join Anchor Labs, a digital course by Dr. Robyne 
• 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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In this episode, Dr. Robyne dives into the profound impact of belonging—both with others and within ourselves. She explores why community is critical to resilience, how one caring adult can change a child’s future, the difference between fitting in and truly belonging, and why finding your “home team” is vital at every stage of life. Dr. Robyne also addresses the complexities of making friends in adulthood and shares personal reflections on her own journey of finding belonging within herself.

Additional Resources: 

• Dr. Robyne’s book: Calm Within the Storm 
• Dr. Robyne’s Psychology Today article: How Feeling That We Belong Promotes Resiliency 

Get in Touch with Dr. Robyne:  

• Watch episodes on Youtube 
• Get' Dr. Robyne's book: Calm Within The Storm 
• Join Anchor Labs, a digital course by Dr. Robyne 
• 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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In this episode of Resiliency Redefined, Dr. Robyne breaks down the five pillars of her Everyday Resiliency framework—belonging, perspective, acceptance, hope, and humor—and how they can transform the way we navigate life’s challenges. She shares that resilience isn’t about being superhuman or something reserved only for a select few; it's accessible to each and every one of us. Join Dr. Robyne as she explores how we can show up (and be well) in every season of our lives, even when life feels messy and uncertain. 

Additional Resources: 

• Dr. Robyne’s Everyday Resiliency White Paper 
• Dr. Robyne’s book: Calm Within the Storm 
• Dr. Robyne’s Everyday Resiliency Shop: Swearing Helps T-Shirt 
• Dr. Robyne’s open educational resources 
• Video Editor: Erick Magana 

Get in Touch with Dr. Robyne:  

• Watch episodes on Youtube 
• Get' Dr. Robyne's book: Calm Within The Storm 
• Join Anchor Labs, a digital course by Dr. Robyne 
• 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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Welcome to the very first episode of Resiliency Redefined, a space to explore human resiliency, well-being, and the beauty of embracing life’s challenges and joys. In this debut episode, Dr. Robyne shares her journey of starting messy, trusting the process, and leaning into her voice. She reveals how she overcame doubts to launch this podcast after years of the idea being in her head and heart and reminds us that it is never too late to start something new. Welcome to Resiliency Redefined! We are so glad you are here.

Additional Resources: 

• Dr. Robyne’s podcast co-hosted with Peter Katz: In Time 
• Dr. Robyne’s book: Calm Within the Storm 
• Dublin City University study on social media health and wellness trends 

Get in Touch with Dr. Robyne:  

• Watch episodes on Youtube 
• Get' Dr. Robyne's book: Calm Within The Storm 
• Join Anchor Labs, a digital course by Dr. Robyne 
• 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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In today’s episode, Dr. Robyne dives into the transformative power of perspective—not just as a mindset, but as a full-bodied alignment between intuition and intellect. Through personal insights and a touching story about her daughter, she illustrates how our experiences, connections, and curiosity shape the way we see and feel the world. Join Dr. Robyne as she helps you see the value in bridging the gap between your head and heart and making what matters most, matter most. 

Additional Resources: 

• Dr. Robyne’s book: Calm Within the Storm 

Get in Touch with Dr. Robyne:  

• Watch episodes on Youtube 
• Get' Dr. Robyne's book: Calm Within The Storm 
• Join Anchor Labs, a digital course by Dr. Robyne 
• 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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The world feels heavy right now, and in this episode, Dr. Robyne invites us to see hope as our throughline. Drawing from personal experience and stories of resilience, she explores how small, intentional hope practices can protect your inner pilot light, keeping your spirit steady even in times of darkness and uncertainty. If you’re feeling tender-hearted or weary, this conversation is a powerful reminder that better days are ahead—and you have the strength to make it through. 

Additional Resources: 

• Dr. Robyne’s book: Calm Within the Storm 
• Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl 

Get in Touch with Dr. Robyne:  

• Watch episodes on Youtube 
• Get' Dr. Robyne's book: Calm Within The Storm 
• Join Anchor Labs, a digital course by Dr. Robyne 
• 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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In this episode, Dr. Robyne untangles common misconceptions about acceptance and explores why it’s an essential pillar of resiliency. Through real-life stories and practical tips, Dr. Robyne helps us understand the “why” questions that can keep us stuck, how to move forward with “how” questions, and what it means to work within our controllables. Plus, how sometimes letting go of the need for answers can lead to greater resilience and peace. 

Additional Resources: 

• Dr. Robyne’s book: Calm Within the Storm 
• Dr. Robyne’s Psychology Today article: How the Practice of Acceptance Can Help You Get Unstuck 

Get in Touch with Dr. Robyne:  

• Watch episodes on Youtube 
• Get' Dr. Robyne's book: Calm Within The Storm 
• Join Anchor Labs, a digital course by Dr. Robyne 
• 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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