Hope as a Money Strategy: Small Wins, Less Stress, and Better Financial Habits

Award-winning psychologist and author Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe joins Bruce to break down the science of hope and why it’s different from optimism—especially when finances feel uncertain. They talk about hope as trust and agency (not an outcome), how small financial “wins” can reinforce healthier behaviors like saving, and why burnout and toxic positivity can block the spaciousness people need to move forward. Find out more at drrobyne.ca and connect on Instagram, LinkedIn, and check out the Podcast.