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Perspective Shift with Dr. Robyne

Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe

Perspective Shift with Dr. Robyne is a weekly podcast for curious people who want to think more clearly about the things that matter most. Each episode explores one idea, one conversation, or one perspective that helps us make better sense of work, relationships, leadership, parenting, stress, hope, and the beautifully messy business of being human.

This isn't a podcast about quick fixes or easy answers. It's about slowing down long enough to see something differently.

My hope is simple.

That every episode leaves you with one just-in-time perspective.

Because sometimes that's all it takes to change everything.

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S3 · E106
Wednesday · 32 min
The Beauty of What It Means to Be Alive with Catherine Duncan
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: 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/ Disclaimer
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S3 · E105
September 2 · 41 min
What Are You Hoping For? | A Spot of Tea and a Dash of Hope (Part 2)
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/ 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/ Disclaimer
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S3 · E104
August 26 · 31 min
Chasing Everything vs. Embracing Enough
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. 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: Calm Within the Storm by Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe Stress Wisely 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/ Disclaimer
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S3 · E103
August 19 · 39 min
The Power of Fun with Dave Raymond
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. 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: The Power of Fun by Dave Raymond 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/ Disclaimer
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S3 · E102
August 12 · 26 min
Four Questions for When You Don’t Know What to Do Next
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. 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: 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 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/ Disclaimer
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S3 · E101
August 5 · 24 min
The Gift of a New Perspective
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. 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: Stress Wisely by Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe Dr. Arthur Brooks 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/ Disclaimer
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S2 · E100
July 29 · 43 min
A Spot of Tea and a Dash of Hope (Part 1)
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: Listen to Part 2 of the conversation: What Are You Hoping For? | A Spot of Tea and a Dash of Hope (Part 2) 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 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/ Disclaimer
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S2 · E99
July 22 · 35 min
Choosing Joy and Breaking Old Patterns with Amanda Gore
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 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/ Disclaimer
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S2 · E98
July 15 · 51 min
From the Streets to One of Canada's Leading Criminal Defence Lawyers with Jordana Goldlist
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 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/ Disclaimer
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S2 · E97
July 8 · 43 min
Finding Lightness in the Hard: Humor, Hope, and Wholehearted Living with Jessica Holmes
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/ 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/ Disclaimer
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S2 · E96
July 1 · 51 min
Owning Your Story and Creating Your Next Chapter with Brad Smith
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/ 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/ Disclaimer
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S2 · E95
June 24 · 32 min
The 4 R’s of Nervous System Recovery
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/ 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/ Disclaimer
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S2 · E94
June 17 · 43 min
What Do You Want Now? with Matt Young
In this episode, Dr. Robyne sits down with Matt Young, a former professional footballer turned performance coach and keynote speaker, to explore identity, reinvention, and finding purpose after major life transitions. Together, they discuss what it means to move beyond the labels that define us, why asking "What do I want now?" can be more powerful than "What should I do now?", and how to create a life filled with meaning, connection, and possibility. Drawing on lessons from professional football, ultramarathon running, and his own reinvention, Matt shares practical insights on navigating change, challenging self-imposed limits, and building a future that truly lights you up. *** Are you an educator heading into summer exhausted but unsure how to actually rest? Ready, Set, Rest is a one-hour live workshop for educators on nervous system recovery, with a real framework to carry into the summer ahead. June 26 or June 29, live virtually with Dr. Robyne. Register here: https://drrobyne.ca/ready-set-rest-workshop/ Additional Resources: Matt’s Podcast: Elevate Your Mind Connect with Matt: Website: https://www.mattyounglc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattyounglc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-young-mitm/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattyounglc 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/ Disclaimer
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S2 · E93
June 10 · 35 min
Embracing Your Second Summit with Marissa Teeter
What do you do when you sense there’s something more calling you forward? In this episode of Life by Design, Dr. Robyne sits down with executive coach, business advisor, moderator, podcast host, and keynote speaker Marissa Teeter to explore the courage it takes to bet on yourself and pursue a new chapter. Together, they discuss career pivots, the illusion of certainty, identity beyond job titles, and the stories we tell ourselves about success. They also share practical advice for navigating change, building an exit strategy, and managing the tension between what we feel we “should” do and what truly matters most. *** Are you an educator heading into summer exhausted but unsure how to actually rest? Ready, Set, Rest is a one-hour live workshop for educators on nervous system recovery, with a real framework to carry into the summer ahead. June 26 or June 29, live virtually with Dr. Robyne. Register here: https://drrobyne.ca/ready-set-rest-workshop/ Additional Resources: Marissa’s Podcast: Teeter Talks Previous episode with Marissa: Trusting Your Future Self The Art Of Leadership for Women Connect with Marissa: Website: https://www.marissateeter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissa.m.teeter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissa-teeter-2223aa4/ 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/ Disclaimer
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S2 · E92
June 3 · 1 hr 8 min
The Story Behind the Hope (Jordana Goldlist Interviews Dr. Robyne)
This week on Life by Design, we're doing something a little different. Rather than sitting in the host's chair, Dr. Robyne is the guest. In this special episode, originally recorded for Jordana Goldlist's podcast, Who Judges the Judge?, Jordana interviews Dr. Robyne about her journey, from struggling in school with undiagnosed ADHD, to being institutionalized at 16, to surviving a near-death car accident, and how her mother’s question, “How do you want to feel?” instead of “What are your goals?” changed everything. Together, they explore the lessons she has learned about healing and belonging, the people who helped her find her way when she could not yet see a future for herself, and the experiences that continue to inform the work she does today with leaders, educators, teams, and high performers around the world. *** If you’re ready to show up for your work, your people, and yourself in a genuinely well way, come hang out, learn, and build better days inside Dr. Robyne's Good Day by Design Community. Visit: https://drrobyne.ca/membership/ Additional Resources: Jordana’s Podcast: Who Judges the Judge? Dr. Robyne on the Mark Divine Show I Hope So by Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe Connect with Jordana Goldlist: Website: https://www.jhgcriminallaw.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanagoldlist LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jgoldlist 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/ Disclaimer
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S2 · E91
May 27 · 42 min
It’s Okay to Want Something Different for Yourself with Dr. Natasha Ramzan
In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Natasha Ramzan joins Dr. Robyne for an honest and thoughtful conversation about ADHD, self-worth, cultural narratives, and the pressure so many people feel to constantly keep going. Together, they unpack why ADHD is often overlooked in women, the impact of masking and self-criticism, and how culture, family expectations, and hustle culture shape our relationship with self-care, rest, and productivity. Through personal stories and grounded insight, this conversation invites us to slow down, become aware of our stories and patterns, and give ourselves permission to move through life differently, guided by our inner voice and what we truly need. *** If you’re ready to show up for your work, your people, and yourself in a genuinely well way, come hang out, learn, and build better days inside Dr. Robyne's Good Day by Design Community. Visit: https://drrobyne.ca/membership/ Additional Resources: Why Does Everybody Hate Me? by Alex Partridge Connect with Dr. Natasha: Website: https://innervoicetherapy.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.natasharamzan/ 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/ Disclaimer
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S2 · E90
May 20 · 42 min
The Fear of Hope with Dr. Ross Ellenhorn
In this week’s episode, Dr. Robyne welcomes Dr. Ross Ellenhorn, psychotherapist, social worker, and CEO of one of the most robust community integration programs in the United States, for a deeply thoughtful conversation about hope, mental health, and human connection. Together, they explore the fear of hope and how repeated disappointment can make hoping again feel vulnerable and risky, leading people to protect themselves by staying the same. Drawing from decades of experience supporting individuals navigating psychiatric diagnoses, addiction, and recovery, Dr. Ellenhorn challenges the narrative of “brokenness” and highlights the importance of rebuilding social connection, self-worth, and faith in oneself and others. They also reflect on why embracing different ways of being, cultivating belonging, and caring for each other are not only essential to healing, but acts of resistance and hope in an uncertain world. *** If you’re ready to show up for your work, your people, and yourself in a genuinely well way, come hang out, learn, and build better days inside Dr. Robyne's Good Day by Design Community. Visit: https://drrobyne.ca/membership/ Additional Resources: How We Change (And Ten Reasons Why We Don’t) by Ross Ellenhorn, PhD Connect with Dr. Ellenhorn: Website: https://www.ellenhorn.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellenhornPACT 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/ Disclaimer
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S2 · E89
May 13 · 51 min
I Didn’t Know I Couldn’t with Stu Saunders
Today on Life by Design, Dr. Robyne sits down with community builder and champion for youth Stu Saunders for an uplifting conversation about nurturing the next generation, the magic of creating community, and the courage to dream big, even when you don’t know how things will turn out. Together, they explore the ripple effects of student leadership, the importance of helping young people connect beyond screens, and the life-changing impact of encouragement, belonging, and healthy risk-taking. Through heartfelt stories, from youth conferences and summer camps to documentary filmmaking and a childhood pitch to the Toronto Argonauts, Stu reminds us what becomes possible when people feel seen, supported, and believed in. *** If you’re ready to show up for your work, your people, and yourself in a genuinely well way, come hang out, learn, and build better days inside Dr. Robyne's Good Day by Design Community. Visit: https://drrobyne.ca/membership/ Additional Resources: Ward Bingham – Mondonation Connect with Stu: Website: https://peregrineleadership.ca/ Website: https://theepiccommunity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stu_saunders70/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-saunders-2783ba137 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/ Disclaimer
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S2 · E88
May 6 · 32 min
A Life Shaped by Story and a Mother’s Strength with Ernest Hillen
In this special episode, Dr. Robyne sits down with Canadian writer, journalist, and longtime Saturday Night editor Ernest Hillen. At 92, he reflects on a life shaped by hardship and resilience, from years in internment camps as a young boy during the Second World War to building a new life in Canada. At the heart of this conversation is a powerful tribute to his mother, a woman whose strength, wisdom, and gift for turning anything into an adventure became a guiding light for her sons, even in the darkest of times. Through his stories, Ernest offers a perspective on what it means to keep going: to find humor where we can, hold onto hope, and move forward when so much is outside of our control. This episode is a reminder of the legacy we carry, the power of the stories that shape us, and the small, steady choices that carry us through. *** Feeling stretched thin or stuck in constant output mode? Join Dr. Robyne’s Day in Quarters workshop and learn how to design your days with intention, so you can show up fully at work, at home, and in life. May 7 & 8 | Two live 55-minute sessions. Save your spot: https://drrobyne.ca/day-in-quarters-workshop/ *** If you’re ready to show up for your work, your people, and yourself in a genuinely well way, come hang out, learn, and build better days inside Dr. Robyne's Good Day by Design Community. Visit: https://drrobyne.ca/membership/ Additional Resources: The Way of a Boy: A Memoir of Java by Ernest Hillen Small Mercies: A Boy After War by Ernest Hillen A Weekend Memoir by Ernest Hillen 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/ Disclaimer
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S2 · E87
April 29 · 42 min
Self-Worth Beyond Performance with Justin Mize
This week on Life by Design, Dr. Robyne sits down with high-performance coach Justin Mize – someone who knows what it means to push limits, face adversity, and rebuild when everything changes in an instant. From discovering his passion in the adrenaline-fueled world of freestyle motocross to surviving a catastrophic injury that shattered not just his body but also his identity, Justin shares what it really takes to come back physically, mentally, and emotionally. Together, they explore what happens when your sense of worth becomes tied to achievement and external validation, the power of perspective and self-trust, and how to redefine what progress really looks like, especially when you can’t measure it on a scoreboard. This conversation is a powerful reminder that resilience is built in the quiet, consistent reps of showing up for yourself, and that shared hope and encouragement can make all the difference. *** If you’re ready to show up for your work, your people, and yourself in a genuinely well way, come hang out, learn, and build better days inside Dr. Robyne's Good Day by Design Community. Founding Member pricing ends April 30th. Visit: https://drrobyne.ca/membership/ *** Feeling stretched thin or stuck in constant output mode? Join Dr. Robyne’s Day in Quarters workshop and learn how to design your days with intention, so you can show up fully at work, at home, and in life. May 7 & 8 | Two live 55-minute sessions. Save your spot: https://drrobyne.ca/day-in-quarters-workshop/ Additional Resources: Books by Justin Mize I Hope So by Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe Connect with Justin: Website: https://www.justinmize.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinmize/ 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/ Disclaimer
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