In this episode of Raise It Up, with Dani Kagan, I sit down with Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, an expert in stress, resilience, and performance, to unpack what it really means to do hard things and stay grounded through it all. Dr. Robyne shares how resilience isn’t something we’re born with but a skill we build through our daily habits, mindset, and relationships. Together, we explore how the way we speak to ourselves shapes our ability to handle life’s challenges, and why self-compassion is often the key to bouncing back stronger.

Dr. Robyne walks me through her five pillars of resilience (belonging, perspective, acceptance, hope, and humour) and how each one helps us feel more steady and less reactive. We also talk about the importance of recovery as part of high performance, and how gentleness with ourselves can create a more sustainable path to success. From managing stress in motherhood to redefining what “doing it all” really looks like, this conversation is a reminder that showing up with presence for ourselves and the people we love is what matters most.

Listen now and share this episode with a friend who could use a reminder that real resilience starts with how we care for ourselves.

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Website: https://drrobyne.ca
Instagram: @dr_robynehd

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In this episode of Raise It Up, with Dani Kagan, I sit down with peak performance and mindset coach Hina Khan, a former psychotherapist and bestselling author of A Return to You. We’lI talk about how our self-image shapes the way we live, lead, and parent, and why true success begins when we align who we are with who we want to become. Together, we explore how to design life from your future self, find balance between motherhood and ambition, and let go of guilt and “shoulds” in favor of clarity and choice.

Hina also shares her signature 6 a.m. morning routine, that helps women start their days with focus and intention, and I reflect on my own journey to make wellbeing my top priority. This conversation is a powerful reminder that peak performance isn’t about doing more, it’s about becoming more of who you already are.

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Guest Links:
Website: https://www.hinakhan.ca
Instagram: @coachwithhina

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danikagan

In this new season opener of Raise It Up, with Dani Kagan, I share why I decided to rename the podcast and how it feels more aligned with what this space is truly about: raising kids with intention, while raising the bar in business and in life. I talk about the real side of building a company as a mom, the mental and emotional shifts that come with it, and why success for women like us needs a new framework that fits the season we’re in.

I also walk through three simple daily habits that have helped me grow without the pressure of perfection, like choosing stretching over sweating, taking one small risk every day, and using my “future frame” gratitude exercise to shift from chaos to clarity. This episode is all about finding ease, consistency, and confidence as we build businesses and raise families at the same time.

Tune in and share this episode with another mom or entrepreneur who’s ready to raise it up right alongside us!

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Website: http://www.danikagan.com
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