Perspective Shift with Dr. Robyne

Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe
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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.

  1. 3d ago

    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_robynehdNewsletter: https://drrobyne.ca/newsletter/ Disclaimer

    The Gift of a New Perspective

  2. Jul 29

    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:  I Hope So by Dr. Robyne Hanley-DafoeDr. 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_robynehdNewsletter: https://drrobyne.ca/newsletter/ Disclaimer

    A Spot of Tea and a Dash of Hope (Part 1)

  3. Jul 22

    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 LewisYour 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_robynehdNewsletter: https://drrobyne.ca/newsletter/ Disclaimer

    Choosing Joy and Breaking Old Patterns with Amanda Gore

  4. Jul 15

    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/jordanagoldlistLinkedIn: 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_robynehdNewsletter: https://drrobyne.ca/newsletter/ Disclaimer

    From the Streets to One of Canada's Leading Criminal Defence Lawyers with Jordana Goldlist

  5. Jul 8

    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 HolmesI 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_robynehdNewsletter: https://drrobyne.ca/newsletter/ Disclaimer

    Finding Lightness in the Hard: Humor, Hope, and Wholehearted Living with Jessica Holmes

  6. Jul 1

    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 SmithPrevious episode with Dr. Ross Ellenhorn: The Fear of HopeWhy 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_robynehdNewsletter: https://drrobyne.ca/newsletter/ Disclaimer

    Owning Your Story and Creating Your Next Chapter with Brad Smith

  7. Jun 24

    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_robynehdNewsletter: https://drrobyne.ca/newsletter/ Disclaimer

    The 4 R’s of Nervous System Recovery 

  8. Jun 17

    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_robynehdNewsletter: https://drrobyne.ca/newsletter/ Disclaimer

    What Do You Want Now? with Matt Young
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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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  • Creator
    Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe
  • Show Website
    Perspective Shift with Dr. Robyne

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