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. 1d ago

    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 DuncanCatherine’s Podcast: Everyday AwakeningDr. 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-bccFacebook: 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_robynehdNewsletter: https://drrobyne.ca/newsletter/ Disclaimer

    The Beauty of What It Means to Be Alive with Catherine Duncan

  2. Sep 2

    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

    What Are You Hoping For? | A Spot of Tea and a Dash of Hope (Part 2)

  3. Aug 26

    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

    Chasing Everything vs. Embracing Enough

  4. Aug 19

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

    The Power of Fun with Dave Raymond

  5. Aug 12

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

    Four Questions for When You Don’t Know What to Do Next

  6. Aug 5

    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

  7. 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:  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-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)

  8. 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
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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
    106
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe
  • Show Website
    Perspective Shift with Dr. Robyne

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