Choosing Hope (Even When It’s Hard) With Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe

Hope isn’t a soft emotion; it’s a powerful, science‑backed strategy for navigating stress, uncertainty, and the challenges of modern life. In this episode, resiliency expert Dr. Robyne Hanley‑Dafoe joins host Paula Felps to discuss strategies from her new book, I Hope So: How to Choose Hope Even When It’s Hard. Dr. Robyne explains how cultivating a hope practice can calm the nervous system, strengthen resilience, deepen connection, and help us show up more fully for ourselves and others, even in difficult times. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why hope is different from optimism — and why it’s a more sustainable tool for resilience. How hope physiologically shifts your brain and body, helping you think more clearly and make better decisions under stress. Simple daily practices to build a “hope habit,” from morning rituals to community‑building conversations that elevate your emotional well‑being.

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Choosing Hope (Even When It’s Hard) With Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is an episode from Live Happy Now by Live Happy LLC.

This episode is 29:22 long.

This episode was published on Feb 17, 2026.

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