Life By Design

In today’s episode, Dr. Robyne sits down with Melanie Deziel, a Creative Systems Architect, author, keynote speaker, and award-winning branded content creator, for a conversation on unlocking creativity and deepening self-understanding in all areas of life.

Together, they explore how our systems and environments can stifle or support creative thinking, why the best ideas rarely happen at boardroom tables, and the importance of intentional spaciousness in our days to think, wonder, and reflect. They also talk about how the very imagination that fuels our worries and catastrophizing can just as powerfully be used to envision positive possibilities.
 
Melanie also shares her experience of being diagnosed with autism in adulthood, the clarity it brought, and the freedom that comes from understanding and accommodating how your mind works, and from meeting yourself with grace. 

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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. Founding Member pricing is available for a limited time.  

Visit: https://drrobyne.ca/membership/ 

Additional Resources: 
The Content Fuel Framework by Melanie Deziel
Prove It by Melanie Deziel
Creative Constructs Newsletter
Late Diagnosed Diaries Newsletter

Connect with Melanie: 
Website: https://www.melaniedeziel.com/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/meldeziel
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/melaniedeziel

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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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In this episode of Life by Design, Dr. Robyne welcomes Phil M Jones, a globally recognized expert on influence, persuasion, and communication, and author of Exactly What to Say®.

Together, they explore the true nature of sales, challenging stereotypes and outdated tactics, and reframing it as the art of helping people move from where they are to where they want to be.

Phil shares how asking the right questions and seeking useful truth can build deeper relationships and align solutions with people’s real needs, whether you’re selling a product, pitching a service, or coaching. Plus, the value of business education, learning in the classroom versus the real world, and why being able to confidently recommend against yourself can be just as important as recommending for yourself.

If you’ve ever felt uneasy about selling or want to build a life and business rooted in service and authenticity, this episode will equip you with the strategies and perspective shifts to transform your impact and sell and serve with integrity.

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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. Founding Member pricing is available for a limited time.  

Visit: https://drrobyne.ca/membership/

Additional Resources:  
Exactly What to Say by Phil M Jones
They Ask, You Answer by Marcus Sheridan

Connect with Phil:  
Website: https://philmjones.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/philmjonesuk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philmjones/

Connect with Dr. Robyne:  
Website: https://drrobyne.ca/
Community: https://drrobyne.ca/membership/
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, behavior change expert Brian Ford joins Dr. Robyne for a conversation about the realities behind personal development and how we truly transform our lives.

They explore why consuming self-help content leads to little change without consistent action, how setting clear standards, rather than relying on lofty goals alone, can help close the gap between intention and behavior, and how self-sabotage often shows up in subtle ways.

Together, they highlight the importance of recognizing your impulses, adapting commitments to match your capacity, and practicing honest self-reflection so you can build consistency, strengthen self-trust, and reinforce the identity you want to embody.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you are and who you want to become, this episode will give you the clarity and tools to help you create lasting change.

Additional Resources: 
Brian's Podcast – Self Improvement Daily
Dr. Robyne on Self Improvement Daily
The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
For Purpose Foundation
21 Day Super Habits Challenge (Starts April 13th)

Connect with Brian: 
Website: https://www.selfimprovementdailytips.com/  
Instagram: @bford.purpose 
LinkedIn: Brian Ford 

Connect with Dr. Robyne: 
Website: https://drrobyne.ca/  
Instagram: @dr_robynehd  
LinkedIn: drrobynehd  
YouTube: @dr_robynehd  
Newsletter: https://drrobyne.ca/newsletter/  

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On this episode of Life by Design, Dr. Robyne is joined by human performance scientist Dr. Andy Galpin for an insightful and actionable conversation about managing well-being and pursuing health goals, especially when navigating stressful, demanding seasons. 

From deciding your priorities ahead of time and identifying your biggest anchor to understanding the power of prioritizing one thing or going all in, Dr. Andy shares practical wisdom and real-world examples to help you focus on what truly moves the needle and confidently let go of what is no longer serving you. They also explore when tools like wearables are helpful versus when they add more noise than value, along with practical advice for parents, coaches, and those supporting young athletes during peak season. 

Whether you’re feeling under-resourced, overwhelmed by information, or unsure where to start improving your well-being, this conversation is a reminder that clarity reduces friction, and that doing one thing well, consistently, can create meaningful change over time.

Additional Resources: 
Dr. Andy’s Podcast – Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin 
Dr. Andy’s Newsletter – The Catalyst 
Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard by Ken Rideout 
The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan 

Connect with Dr. Andy: 
Website: https://www.andygalpin.com/  
Instagram: @drandygalpin  
LinkedIn: Andy Galpin  
YouTube: @drandygalpin 

Connect with Dr. Robyne: 
Website: https://drrobyne.ca/  
Instagram: @dr_robynehd  
LinkedIn: drrobynehd  
YouTube: @dr_robynehd  
Newsletter: https://drrobyne.ca/newsletter/  
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In this week’s episode, Dr. Robyne welcomes Ian Lopatin, co-founder of Spiritual Gangster and Of Course Sanctuary, and a noted entrepreneur in the spirituality space.
Ian shares his non-linear journey from lawyer to yoga instructor to building movements rooted in community, positivity, and joy. Together, they explore how ancient wisdom and modern science intersect, and how our energy, mindset, and daily practices shape the way we experience our lives. Ian offers practical strategies for shifting out of low-energy states, moving beyond stress and scarcity, and cultivating abundance and connection.
You’ll hear reflections on why success alone doesn’t guarantee fulfillment, the importance of infusing goals with emotion, why true wellness is deeply tied to connection, and how cultivating hope can open doors for transformation in ourselves and those around us.
If you’ve felt weighed down by negative energy or disconnected from possibility, this conversation will leave you feeling energized, empowered, and ready to step into a more expansive way of living.
Listener note: This episode includes mention of drugs, alcohol, and suicide. Some listeners may find this content sensitive.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• The science and ancient wisdom behind practices that help regulate emotional states and foster connection to the self and others
• How to shift your mindset from lack to abundance, even in challenging times
• Ways to increase your energetic frequency each day, using practices like meditation, journaling, and breathwork
• The connection between your personal state of being and thinking and the reality you experience
• Why hope, connection, and belief are fundamental to creating meaningful change
Additional Resources:
• Spiritual Gangster
• Of Course Sanctuary
• Dr. Joe Dispenza
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