On this episode of Teeter Talks I sit down with my first returning guest, Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, a globally recognized scholar, award-winning author, and expert on resiliency, well-being, and stress. After decades of studying human resilience, Dr. Robyne discovered that the most successful and resilient individuals share one key trait, hope. In this episode, we dive into how cultivating hope is not just a feel-good practice, but a powerful leadership tool that can fuel decision-making, clarity, and growth, especially in challenging times.

Join us as we dive into these topics:
• The difference between hope, optimism, and faith, and why hope is the secret to resilience.
• How hope can transform your leadership and decision-making process.
• Dr. Robyne’s “Hope Moves” and practical strategies to cultivate hope in your daily life.
• Why staying hope-filled is a game-changer in times of uncertainty and stress.
• The power of sharing hope with others and creating a ripple effect of positivity.

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who needs a boost of hope today.

Dr.Robyne’s Links:
Website: https://drrobyne.ca
Instagram: @dr_robynehd
Podcast: Resiliency Redefined

Marissa's Links:
• Marissa's Website
• Marissa's Instagram
• Teeter Talks Instagram
• Marissa's LinkedIn

On this episode of Teeter Talks, I sit down with Dr. Kim Foster, a former family physician turned reinvention expert, author, and keynote speaker. After 20 years in medicine, Dr. Kim made the bold decision to walk away from her career and completely redesign her life. Today, she teaches others how to shift their identity, align with their future selves, and build lives that truly reflect who they’re becoming. Her thriving YouTube channel has over 200,000 subscribers, and her upcoming book Redesigning You (June 2026) dives deeper into the science behind transformation. This is a powerful conversation about identity, alignment, and what it really takes to lead yourself through change.

Join us as we dive into these topics:

• What it feels like to outgrow your career and how to know when it’s time to pivot.
• Giving yourself permission to evolve,and letting go of sunk costs.
• Leading with alignment: why identity work is essential for modern leadership.
• How Dr. Kim redefined success on her own terms and found fulfillment beyond medicine.
• What holds people back from reinvention and how to move through fear into clarity.
• Why your past experience is never wasted and how to carry it forward into what’s next.

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who’s navigating change or reinvention.

Dr.Kim Foster’s Links
Website: https://drkimfoster.com
Coach Certification Program Website: https://wellnesscoachacademy.com
YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/kimfosterMD
Instagram: https://instagram.com/drkimfoster
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drkimfoster
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkimfoster/
Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/drkimfoster

Marissa's Links:
• Marissa's Website
• Marissa's Instagram
• Teeter Talks Instagram
• Marissa's LinkedIn

On this episode of Teeter Talks, I sit down with Madison Lambden, homebuilding executive, community leader, and co-founder of The Nightingale Centre for Grieving Children, Youth, and Families. Madison shares her powerful journey of turning personal tragedy into purpose after the loss of her younger brother, and how that experience sparked her mission to support grieving families with compassion, connection, and care.

Join us as we dive into these key takeaways:
• "Growing in grief" Why grief doesn’t shrink, but your life can grow around it.
• How to show up for someone who is grieving: being present over being perfect.
• The five questions grieving children need answered and how to talk to kids about loss.
• Why the leadership we need today is rooted in empathy, presence, and being human first.
• Lessons from Madison’s dual roles in corporate strategy and grief advocacy.
• The transformative power of community and peer support in the healing process.

If this episode resonated, share it with someone who might need it too. You can also learn more about Madison’s work through the Nightingale Centre below.

Madison’s Links
Website: https://nightingalecentre.org/
Instagram: @nightingalecentre

Marissa's Links:
• Marissa's Website
• Marissa's Instagram
• Teeter Talks Instagram
• Marissa's LinkedIn