Finding Lightness in the Hard: Humor, Hope, and Wholehearted Living with Jessica Holmes

<p>In this uplifting episode, Dr. Robyne welcomes comedian and mental health and well-being expert Jessica Holmes for a conversation about the power of humor and wholehearted living. Together, they explore why joy can feel so out of reach during difficult seasons, and how simple practices like sharing a laugh, telling a story, or looking at a challenge through a different lens can offer real relief.</p><p></p><p>Through personal rituals, family moments, and the science behind noticing the funny, the hopeful, and the simply kind, they share practical ways to lighten hard days without minimizing them. You'll also hear why asking our loved ones what they truly need can strengthen our relationships and why we were never meant to carry life's challenges alone.</p><p></p><p><b>Additional Resources:</b> </p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.ca/Depression-Comedy-Perseverance-Jessica-Holmes/dp/0995266549" target="_blank"><i>Depression the Comedy</i></a> by Jessica Holmes</li></ul><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drrobyne.ca/hope/" target="_blank"><i>I Hope So</i></a> by Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe<p></p></li></ul><p><b>Connect with Jessica:</b> </p><ul><li>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.jessicaholmes.com/" target="_blank">https://www.jessicaholmes.com/</a></li></ul><ul><li>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/happyfunholmes/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/happyfunholmes/</a></li></ul><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-holmes-50ab90202/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-holmes-50ab90202/</a><p> </p></li></ul><p><b>Connect with Dr. Robyne:</b> </p><ul><li>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drrobyne.ca/" target="_blank">https://drrobyne.ca/</a></li></ul><ul><li>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/dr_robynehd/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/dr_robynehd/</a></li></ul><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrobynehd/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrobynehd/</a></li></ul><ul><li>YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@dr_robynehd" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@dr_robynehd</a></li></ul><ul><li>Newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drrobyne.ca/newsletter/" target="_blank">https://drrobyne.ca/newsletter/</a><p></p></li></ul><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drrobyne.ca/disclaimer/" target="_blank">Disclaimer</a></p>