Life By Design

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.

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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/

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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. 

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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/  
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrobynehd/  
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_robynehd  
Newsletter: https://drrobyne.ca/newsletter/  

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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. 

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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:
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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.

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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/

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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.

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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/

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