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Turn Your Anger Into Positive Energy With Giulia Preziuso25 nov. 202400:43:07

Join Dr. Diana Hill as she explores how to channel feelings of helplessness, overwhelm, and anger with trauma therapist Giulia Preziuso. Delving into personal stories and therapeutic strategies, they discuss turning anger into positive energy, such as assertiveness. They also discuss navigating family relationships and finding physiological cues to manage intense emotions. Learn how to apply dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) skills to understand better and control your reactions to have a more balanced life.

Listen and Learn:

  • How to Turn Your Anger Into Positive Energy
  • Emotional Regulation Tips
  • Ways to Maximize Everyday Moments
  • Tips for Understanding and Accepting Our Parents

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5 Ways to Start Getting What You Really Yearn for in Life11 nov. 202400:21:57

In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, clinical psychologist Dr. Diana Hill explores how to stop overcommitting and start getting what you yearn for in life. Discussing concepts like the myth of normalcy, holding too tightly to stories, and avoiding feelings, she offers five actionable solutions grounded in ACT, contemplative practice, and her extensive experience with high achievers.

Listen and Learn how to get what you yearn for in life:

  • Understanding human yearnings
  • Practicing 5 Ways to get what you yearn for
  • Discovering your genius energy

Listen as Diana emphasizes the importance of directing one's efforts wisely to avoid burnout and achieve meaningful outcomes.

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Therapists, behavioral health workers, clinicians, and physicians, are you practicing ACT? If so, do you want to take it to the next level with me and join my ACT Accountability group? This group is exclusive for folks who have taken a Foundations of ACT training, an ACT Bootcamp, or an ACT course with me....

5 Reasons Why You Are Overcommitted and Underinvolved04 nov. 202400:32:32

In this episode of the Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill explores the paradox of feeling overcommitted yet under involved. She talks about the psychological and contextual reasons behind the paradox, including the myths of normalcy, the craving for more, the impact of our limiting stories, the avoidance of discomfort, and the misalignment with our values. Finally, she encourages listeners to destroy the concept of 'normal' and embrace their unique paths.

LISTEN AND LEARN REASONS WHY YOU’RE OVERCOMMITTED AND UNDER INVOLVED 

  • Reason 1: The Myth of Normalcy
  • Reason 2: Holding On Too Tight
  • Reason 3: Stuck in a Story
  • Reason 4: Running from Discomfort
  • Reason 5: You’re Heading in the Wrong Direction

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Unconditional Love, Clinging, and the Science of Letting Go With Dr. Joe Ciarrochi21 oct. 202400:55:55

What does it mean to love unconditionally? And what does science teach us about letting go? That's what we will explore today in this episode of The Wise Effort Show with Dr. Joe Ciarrochi.

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Play Big and Write Something Great With Jennie Nash07 oct. 202401:00:29

In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill explores how to 'play big' in your writing life with renowned book coach Jennie Nash. They discuss the evolution of their relationship, including Jennie’s role in guiding Diana’s upcoming book and the challenges of developing authentic writing that leverages 'genius energy.' Jennie shares insights into the emerging field of book coaching and highlights the challenges writers face in translating their vision into impactful literature. Diana reveals the personal journey of crafting her book under Jennie’s guidance. Together, they discuss the complexities of writing and the significance of understanding one's unique voice, concluding with details about their future collaborative projects.

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What to Do About AI Anxiety23 sept. 202400:39:28

Are you feeling anxious about AI taking over your job? You’re not alone. We will explore that today on The Wise Effort Show with Morra Aarons-Mele in this repost of her episode, in which she interviews me about what to do about AI anxiety on The Anxious Achiever podcast. 

Listen and Learn What to Do About AI Anxiety
  • AI and Job Security Concerns
  • Distress Tolerance Skills
  • Recognizing, Embracing, and Creating Space Your Feelings
  • Understanding the Root of Your Anxiety
  • Harnessing Emotions for Positive Action
  • Using AI with Intention and Purpose
  • Adapting to Change and Uncertainty

Listen to Dr. Diana Hill discuss how to use skills related to moving towards what's uncomfortable, practicing compassion, self-compassion,  getting curious, opening up, and using your genius wisely.

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What We Can Learn From Nature's Genius With Dayna Baumeister09 sept. 202400:49:57

Can we learn from nature to solve some of life’s most challenging problems? In this episode, Dr. Dayna Baumeister, the co-founder of Biomimicry 3.8, joins us. She is dedicated to applied natural history and passionate about sharing nature’s genius. The Wise Effort Show is all about using your energy wisely, and there’s a lot we can learn from nature about how to do that. Let’s see what we can learn from nature’s genius. 

Listen and learn

  • Examples of Biomimicry in Action
  • Psychological Insights from Nature
  • Adapting to Change: Lessons from Nature
  • Exploring Trust in Nature and Human Relationships
  • Lessons from Nature on Death and Dying
  • How to Engage with Biomimicry in Everyday Life

Dr. Baumeister shares insights from her extensive work in the field, providing examples of nature-inspired innovations and touching on deeper themes like trust, stress management, and even perspectives on death.

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Your Genius Is Your Problem26 août 202400:23:32

Is your genius also your problem? In this episode of the Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill explores the concept of 'genius energy' – the unique, powerful force that propels individuals towards their greatest potential. Diana discusses how to identify and claim this energy, illustrates how it can become problematic when misdirected, and provides specific tasks to help listeners explore and use their genius energy wisely. Diana shares tips for how to make your genius work for you, rather than your genius being your problem.

Listen and Learn

  • Why everyone has a genius energy
  • How to look for genius energy is others, nature, and yourself
  • What’s your struggle?
  • How your genius is your problem?

Listen as Diana shares personal anecdotes about how her genius is her problem, to illustrate how genius energy can both empower and hinder personal growth.

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Transform Perfectionism into Social Contribution with Sonya Looney12 août 202400:37:52

In this episode of the Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill, a clinical psychologist, discusses the challenges of perfectionism and how to practice wise effort at work with Sonya Looney, a world-champion mountain biker. They explore the intersection of high performance and well-being, ways to transform perfectionism into social contribution, and the importance of support during personal and professional transitions. 

Listen and Learn

  • Ways to handle crossroads at work
  • Interactions between perfectionism and social contribution
  • The power of impacting just one person
  • How to evaluate success based on how you define success

Listen as Diana and Sonya share personal experiences and practical insights to help listeners loosen their grip on perfectionism and focus on meaningful contributions.

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The Four Great Life Tasks with Stephen Batchelor05 août 202400:31:44

In this episode of the Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill welcomes author and former Zen monk Stephen Batchelor to explore the four great life tasks that can help individuals become more human. These tasks, derived from Buddhism, focus on practical ethics without the baggage of traditional dogma. 

Listen and Learn

  • The Buddha's definition of what it means to be awake
  • Task #1: Embrace Life
  • Task #2 Letting Reactivity Be
  • Task #3: See the Stopping of Reactivity
  • Task #4: Living Ethically

Listen as Stephen Batchelor highlights their relevance in contemporary life, emphasizing personal transformation and ethical living.

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The Way Out Is In with Jo Confino29 juil. 202400:48:41

How can we stop striving to be at the top and instead discover that the way out is in? In this episode of the Wise Effort Show, Jo Confino joins Diana Hill in Plum Village, France, to discuss how true fulfillment doesn't come from external achievements but from inside ourselves. We can find genuine happiness and peace by embracing mindfulness and redefining our notions of success.

Listen and Learn

  • How to make a big impact with a small effort
  • How to lead from the front, center, and back
  • Ways to look for insights inside yourself
  • To Avoid The Trap of Endless Striving:

Listen to Jo as he shares his thoughts on moving away from the pursuit of being at the top and instead finding that the true path lies within.

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Wise Parenting with ACT22 juil. 202400:33:25

In our hectic parenting lives, it can become easy to lose track of what’s important and get bogged down by the stress. In this episode of Wise Effort, Diana is crossposting a recent interview she did on the Mindful Mama Podcast, hosted by Hunter Clarke-Fields.

Listen and Learn:

  • Diana's Upbringing
  • Struggles with Perfectionism
  • Journey to Recovery and Mindfulness
  • Integrating Academic and Spiritual Practices
  • ACT Principles and Parenting

Enjoy hearing Diana Hill discuss how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help us become more psychologically flexible and how that will help our parenting.

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Wise Effort and Dirty Little Secrets With Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry15 juil. 202400:48:24

In this episode of Wise Effort, Diana is crossposting a recent interview of her on Life's Dirty Little Secrets, hosted by Chris McCurry and Emma Waddington. They delve into the concept and practice of Wise Effort.

Listen and Learn:

  • Wise Effort and Energy
  • Principles and Techniques for Wise Effort
  • Value of Diverse Interactions
  • Recognizing Negative Narratives
  • Managing Emotional Responses

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(Replay) Wake Up, Slow Down, and Resist Busyness08 juil. 202400:42:21

In this replay episode, Dr. Diana Hill shares lessons from a family retreat at Plum Village Monastery. Diana shares the top 6 lessons she learned. You don’t have to go to a monastery to find peace of mind because, as Thich Nhat Hanh teaches, “Happiness is here and now.” 

Listen and learn

  • Why We Should Look For A Path, Not A Pill
  • The Three Beneficial Qualities Of Spiritual Paths
  • What is Interbeing
  • How to practice Walking Meditation
  • How to Wake Up And See What’s Here
  • Thich Nhat Hanh’s Bedroom
  • Why We Should Consider Our Intention
  • Forms Of Meditation At Plum Village
  • How to Practice Eating Meditation
  • What Are The Four Nutriments
  • How To Heal the Past and The Future In the Present
  • Why We Need To Resist Busyness Non-violently

Enjoy this episode as Diana offers you practices to wake up, engage with the world more mindfully, and find a little more space in your day to enjoy your life.

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Pleasure and Intimacy with Sex Therapist Dr. Jenn Kennedy30 juin 202400:49:59

How can you have satisfying sex and feel more pleasure? More sensuality? In this episode, Diana welcomes Dr. Jenn Kennedy, a board-certified sex therapist, to explore ways to experience more pleasure and intimacy with our partner(s). Dr. Kennedy shares insights from her extensive experience with individuals and couples, including LGBTQ communities. Diana asks listeners' questions ranging from dealing with body image issues to navigating sexual relationships after divorce. 

Listen and learn

  • the impact of sexual energy on overall life, 
  • essential factors for long-term sexual satisfaction,
  • overcoming barriers to enjoyable sex,
  • practical tips for couples experiencing differences in sexual desire. 

Enjoy this conversation with Dr. Jenn Kennedy as she shares the importance of knowing one's anatomy and having effective communication for improving sexual experiences and a healthy, vibrant sex life.

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The Future of Wise Leadership with Dr. Emma Sappälä24 juin 202400:45:49

In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill and Dr. Emma Seppälä explore the true essence of wise leadership. They discuss common misconceptions about leadership, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, compassion, and positive energy.

Listen and Learn:

  • The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership
  • Positive Leadership and Energy
  • The Future of Leadership
  • The Impact of Emotional Connection Through Authentic Leadership

Listen to this conversation to learn ways to cultivate an inner calm as a wise leader so you can lead effective decision-making.

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Designing Your Perfect Movement Plan with Katy Bowman17 juin 202400:52:55

On this episode of the Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill discusses with biomechanist and best-selling author Katy Bowman about how to design a personalized movement plan that aligns with one’s values and bodily needs. They delve into the concept of 'nutritious movement,' exploring movement calories, macro and micronutrients, while highlighting the importance of integrating movement into different life domains.

Listen and Learn how to:

  • Reframe Daily Activities as Nutritious Movement
  • Address Movement Challenges in Daily Life
  • Adapt to Life's Different Stages
  • Find Joy in Physical Activities and Use Katy’s Tips for Incorporating Movement

Listen now to hear Katy provide practical advice on creating varied and enriching movement habits, addressing back pain, and maintaining dynamic movement throughout life.

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6 Ways to Boost Your Creativity10 juin 202400:21:48

Creativity makes us feel alive, open, and expansive. It’s also one of the most essential skills you can have when solving complex problems and adapting to changing times. Yet we live in a world where creativity is undervalued, and we block ourselves from being creative by playing small or quitting when things get uncomfortable. In this skill-building episode, clinical psychologist and creativity seeker Dr. Diana Hill will walk you through 6 evidence-based and time-tested steps to boosting your creativity today!

Listen and learn:

  • Contexts that will support your creativity
  • The Neuroscience of Creativity
  • Why you need to let it be bad before it can become good
  • The value of mind wandering
  • The importance of creating with others
  • How to refine your creativity
  • Letting it all go

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Creativity, Comedy, and Letting It Be Bad With “The Daily Show’s” Sarah Hamblin03 juin 202400:48:01

Are you yearning to express something, create something, or tell a story? The creative process isn’t easy and it involves entertaining a lot of bad ideas before you get to great ones. In this episode, Dr. Diana Hill sits down with Sarah Hamblin, a writer and director for The Daily Show. They explore her journey to creative innovative sketches that both are sensitive and make an impact. 

Listen and learn:

  •    How to get past ego and get your ideas out there
  •    The creative process, and what blocks us from expressing ourselves fully
  •    The power of body language, working with others, psychological safety and feedback in creating something great
  •    The neuroscience of creativity
  •    What really happens in The Daily Show writer’s room

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3 Simple Tips to Turn Your Energy Around Each Day27 mai 202400:15:27

Sometimes, more isn’t more when putting your energy toward your values. If you are a high achiever or like to put your all into things, you must become more skillful and strategic about using your effort. In this skill-building episode, Diana Hill offers three simple but impactful tips to rebuild your energy to keep doing what you love without burning out.

You learn:

  • The significance of noticing the point of diminishing returns
  • How to diversify your energy diet
  • The benefits of productive procrastination
  • The importance of having more fun in your daily life

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Designing Positive Impact Work and a Vision for Tomorrow With Brendan Kiernan20 mai 202401:00:13

Are you engaging in meaningful work that benefits you and has a positive impact on the world around you? Brendan Kiernan of Helo.tv is a visionary in the media industry transitioning towards purposeful, positive-impact projects. Exploring the intersections of psychology, AI, and climate change, this episode delves into Kiernan’s journey from a conventional CEO to a climate change innovator with the Museum of Tomorrow. Through their insightful dialogue, Dr. Hill and Kiernan explore the essence of meaningful work, the challenges of aligning personal values with professional endeavors, and the transformative potential of envisioning a hopeful future for our planet.

  • The importance of aligning professional projects with personal values and the planet’s well-being. 
  • How the Museum of Tomorrow uses AI to help individuals imagine and strive for a post-climate crisis world. 
  • Strategies to overcome obstacles when pivoting towards more values-aligned work, emphasizing psychological flexibility and the willingness to embrace discomfort. 
  • The role of envisioning a positive future motivates climate action and how collective visioning can lead to a more connected and sustainable world.

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Living Life on Your Own Terms With Michael Herold (Real Play)13 mai 202400:43:35

Michael Herold is a confidence coach, public speaker, and ACT specialist. He also has a neuromuscular condition that may necessitate him leaving his beloved life in Vienna soon. In this real play, Dr. Diana Hill and Michael explore what it would look like to live life on his own terms.

Listen and learn:

  • Why it’s helpful to write your own nightmare review
  • The benefits of making selfishness a value
  • The art of asking for help
  • What it looks like to live a 5-star life

Can Michael turn his life from his feared 2-star review to his fearless 5-star one? Listen to find out! 

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How to Use a Mantra with Dr. Diana Hill06 mai 202400:16:24

Ever wonder what a mantra is and how to use one? In this skill-building episode, Dr. Diana Hill shares the emerging science behind mantras, offers some simple ones to try, and shows you how to design your own. 

Listen and learn:

  • The impact of mantra on your brain
  • Simple secular mantras you can try out right away
  • How to set up a formal and informal mantra practice 

Listen to this episode with Diana Hill to use mantras to benefit your mind and body today.

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How to Build Secure Relationships in an Insecure World With Dr. Ann Kelley29 avr. 202400:44:21

What does it mean to interact in a secure way from a centered, wise space? According to Dr. Ann Kelley, co-author of Secure Relating and co-host of the popular podcast Therapist Uncensored, we all move in and out of secure and insecure patterns in our relationships. Ann’s modern take on attachment theory moves us from rigid categories into a more dynamic, evolving, and systemic look at our relational patterns.

Listen and learn:

  • What is the Modern Attachment Regulation Spectrum
  • How we borrow each other’s nervous systems
  • Why sometimes it’s better to speak in sentences, not essays
  • The difference between leaning “red,” “blue,” or “green” when it comes to relating with others
  • How our nervous system is shaped by our environment, history, and context

Join us in this episode to discover the key to secure relating: identifying your nervous system’s protective emotional reactions so you can find your way back to connection.

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Trapped By Your Own Success? Embrace Values and Commitment with Jennie Nash (Real Play)22 avr. 202400:40:06

In this real play, Dr. Diana Hill is joined by workshop participant Jennie Nash live from a Blue Spirit Costa Rica retreat. Together, they navigate Jennie Nash’s feelings of being trapped by her own success amidst celebrating significant personal milestones and leading a successful business that trains and certifies book coaches. Through exploring wise effort, values, and the balance of effort in life and work, Jennie discovers the subtle nuances between meaningful engagement and burnout while unearthing the importance of self-commitment, authenticity, and valuing herself.

You will learn: 

  • The intricacies of feeling ‘trapped’ by one’s own success and how to explore these feelings through wise effort.
  • How to identify and align with your core values, even amidst burnout, and use these values to guide your life and work. 
  • Strategies for balancing high-effort, value-aligned work with necessary self-care and personal development to prevent burnout.

Listen to this episode for a compelling narrative on finding equilibrium within success and reaffirming one’s values through self-reflection.

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Kids, Social Media, and Digital Thriving with Dr. Emily Weinstein15 avr. 202400:52:54

According to Dr. Emily Weinstein, head of Harvard’s Center for Digital Thriving, we are going about it wrong regarding kids and screens. We must stop demonizing technology and take a more critical and optimistic look at its benefits and harms. In this episode, you’ll explore:

  • Misconceptions parents and caregivers have about teens and screens
  • Why the teenage brain is especially vulnerable to the harmful aspects of social media
  • How to start conversations with your kids about values and tech
  • How to develop healthier tech habits
  • Why let your kid critique you for once!

We need both critical, thoughtful attention to the harms and benefits of technology and be optimistic that there are evidence-based strategies that can help us thrive in a digital world.

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How to Sit With an Uncomfortable Feeling08 avr. 202400:22:43

We often hear that we need to learn to tolerate uncertainty and be comfortable with our feelings. However, it's not always easy to do so. Dr. Diana Hill shares psychology research, personal experiences, and practical strategies that can help you confront and work with difficult emotions.

In this episode, Dr. Hill covers the following topics:

  • Two things that can worsen difficult feelings
  • Distress tolerance skills
  • The negative consequences of venting your anger
  • An ACT-based practice that can help you get comfortable with being uncomfortable

Listen to Dr. Diana Hill's thoughts and tips to help you with difficult feelings.

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In This Moment, You Are Enough with Ofosu Jones-Quartey01 avr. 202401:02:22

According to Ofosu Jones-Quartey, everyone is deserving of their own love and compassion, because in this moment, you are enough. Inner work is the way we begin to change the world for the better. In this episode, Ofosu Jones-Quartey, Born I, explores the intersection of hip hop, mindfulness, compassion, and human vulnerability. 

You’ll explore:

  • The power behind the mantra and koan “You are enough”
  • Healing the pain that you didn’t take care of
  • Self-compassion as a pathway to belonging
  • Songs by Born I including: In This Moment, Om Madne Padne Om, Avalo and more!

Give yourself the gift of slowing down to listen to his deep teachings and music!

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The Confidence To Speak Up with Jane Chapman (Real Play)25 mars 202400:24:35

Confidence is defined as the feeling or belief that you can rely on someone or something; firm trust. When we're in an uncomfortable conversation with another person, speaking up requires some inner confidence. In this episode, Diana engages in a real play with Jane Chapman, chef and founder of Communal Table, about developing the inner confidence to speak up in groups and live out your values even when it’s uncomfortable. Diana leads Jane in an embodied compassion exercise you can try for yourself!

You’ll explore:

  • What blocks us from developing confidence in ourselves?
  • The importance of a challenge mindset over a threat mindset
  • How to create an inner army of compassion that will support you in stepping into difficult conversations

Listen to this real play to hear a living example of wise effort and learn some simple things you can do to develop more confidence today!

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How to Use ACT to Help Adolescents Thrive With Dr. Louise Hayes18 mars 202400:57:12

How do we help our teenagers thrive? World-renown ACT expert Louise Hayes, discusses how parents, caregivers and educators can help teens discover their values, navigate friendships, take healthy risks and manage technology. Dr. Hayes applies her DNA-V model from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a guide we can use in supporting teens navigate their own path to adulthood. 

Dr. Louise Hayes shares ideas about:

  • When Should Parents and Caregivers Intervene to Help Their Teen?
  • How Do We Support Teens in Healthy Sexuality?
  • Why We Need to Let Them Take Risks and Be the Safe Place to Return To
  • How to Explore Values With Adolescents

Listen to this wisdom episode to learn how to be present for your teen, while also collaborating with them to support them in discovering their own values.

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What To Do When You Feel Like You Don’t Have Enough Time11 mars 202400:14:51

Many of us feel like we don’t have enough time, so we rush through life, feeling scattered and dissatisfied. On the flip side, we put off things that matter to us because we think we have all the time in the world to get to them. 

Dr. Diana Hill shares ideas about:

  • What science shows about happiness and free time
  • Why giving away time gives you more time
  • Three cognitive biases getting in the way of you using your time wisely
  • A simple skill to shift your perception of time and refocus it on the why, what, and how of your values

Listen to this skill-building, wise practice episode to learn how to approach your time differently. 

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What Do We Really Yearn For With PBT and ACT Founders Steven Hayes and Joseph Ciarrochi04 mars 202400:54:42

What do you really yearn for? According to Steven Hayes and Joseph Ciarrochi, humans have 6 core yearnings that guide our behavior towards or away from psychological flexibility. 

In this episode, you will explore:

  • Our natural yearnings, how they shape our behaviors and psychological reflexes, and the insight required to align our actions with our core values. 
  • The role of agency and the desire for purpose in our lives
  • Our inherent desire to feel a broad spectrum of emotions, even those perceived as negative
  • The importance of staying present and grounded as a foundation for taking purposive, value-driven steps in our lives.

Listen to hear how these yearnings can get misdirected and how to harness them to “feel better,” live better, and connect.

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Getting Out of Your Own Way With Jenny Schatzle (Real Play)26 févr. 202400:44:28

Sometimes, the biggest barrier to living up to your values is you. In this real play, fitness instructor and CEO of Bond Fitness, Jenny Schatzle, shares her mission to change diet culture and help moms radically accept their bodies. Diana Hill uses ACT and compassion-focused interventions to help uncover and transform the hidden barriers to making Jenny's mission a reality.

In this episode, Dr. Diana Hill demonstrates.

  • How to uncover client values
  • The three common barriers to taking committed action toward your dreams
  • A self-compassion visualization to uncover your wisest self
  • How therapists can have a big impact on your clients in a short period of time

“I think I got more out of that one session than in years of therapy.” -Jenny Schatzle

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The One Skill You Need to Grow Wise19 févr. 202400:19:56

Wise Effort is about putting your energy in places that matter and savoring the good of your life along the way. The Wise Effort show, hosted by Dr. Diana Hill, is for you if you are a high achiever, care about holistic health, believe in science, and are looking for more sustainable and impactful ways of living. 

In this episode, Dr. Diana Hill guides you to learn:

  • What is Wise Effort and why it matters
  • How this show is designed to fit your life
  • Why Diana was a late adopter to self-compassion
  • One skill to apply in your life right now that will help you grow wiser.

You want to enjoy your life, but also be of service to our greater global community. Join us to get started.

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The Hunger Habit With Dr. Judson Brewer29 janv. 202400:39:44

How can you use neuroscience to break the habit of eating when you are not hungry? Dr. Jud Brewer shares a three-step method to rewire your brain and relationship with food in this episode. 

  • Dr. Jud’s thoughts on GLP-1 agonists
  • Dr. Jud leads Diana through his three-step model
  • The “bigger better offer” than eating when not hungry
  • The power of self-compassion for changing your eating habits

Listen to this episode to learn tips and strategies for breaking eating habits that do not serve your well-being and how self-compassion can help.

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Brain Health and Exercise Across the Lifespan with Dr. Jenny Etnier22 janv. 202400:56:16

Dr. Jenny Etneir is a mom, sports coach, and leading researcher in brain health, cognition, and exercise. In this science-packed, practical, and motivating episode, Dr. Etneir shares

  • What youth sports coaches are doing wrong
  • How exercise impacts our cognitive performance
  • What to do if you don’t feel like you have enough time to exercise
  • Cutting-edge research on exercise and Alzheimer’s prevention

Join us. Whether you're an exercise enthusiast or looking to infuse your routine with more activity, this episode will motivate you to get moving! 

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Break Through Your Exercise Barriers using ACT with Dr. Jason Lillis15 janv. 202400:58:23

Everyone knows that exercise is good for you, so why do only a quarter of Americans meet the CDC’s guidelines for physical activity? In this episode, Diana Hill and ACT researcher Jason Lillis tackle some of the most significant barriers to moving your body, including “there are no sidewalks,” “I don’t have enough time,” “I feel guilty for leaving my kids,” and “I just don’t like to!” Break through the psychological and environmental barriers to movement, and let’s get physical in 2024.

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100th Episode! Energize Your Life With Constructive Rest, Nutritious Movement, and Mindful Eating Featuring Katy Bowman, David Nutt, Pilar Gerasimo, Kimberley Wilson, and More.08 janv. 202401:05:34

In this special 100th-episode celebration, Diana offers her favorite and most effective tips to energize your health. Dump “junk food,” rest, and learn restorative practices that will heal your body at the cellular level. Break out of your exercise rut and learn to move more nutritiously. Stop counting calories and track this instead, and learn four things you can do to drink alcohol more consciously. With insights from experts such as Elissa Epel, Kimberly Wilson, Emily Sandoz, Pilar Gerasimo, Katy Bowman, Brother Phap Huu, David Nutt, and Judson Brewer, you will learn science-backed and practical ways to get healthy and find peace of mind along the way.

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How to Have a Better Year in 2024 With Dr. Diana Hill, Elissa Epel, Alexandra Crosswell, Rick Hanson, Brad Stulberg, Anna Lembke and More01 janv. 202400:47:12

How can we use what we learned in 2023 to navigate 2024 with greater fortitude and flexibility? In this episode, Diana shares 4 science-backed tips that will make your new year better, including how to stress better, reset your dopamine system, build healthier relationships, and take care of your health. Each of these facets is deeply examined with insights from experts such as Elissa Epel, Alexandra Crossewell, Rick Hanson, Brad Stulberg, Anna Lembke, and others. 

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Savoring the Good: A Short Meditation With Dr. Diana Hill25 déc. 202300:15:58

Give yourself the gift of savoring this holiday season. Diana encourages you to stop running and savor the good in this short meditation. She guides you through savoring practices such as savoring the breath, gratitude, accomplishments, awe, and wisdom. The episode concludes with setting intentions for incorporating savoring into daily life.

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From Reviving Ophelia to a Life in Light: Growing Happier as We Age With Mary Pipher18 déc. 202300:39:37

Mary Pipher revolutionized our understanding of adolescent girls with her best-selling book Reviving Ophelia. Since then, Mary has been writing about the skills women need to thrive across their lifespans. Drawing from her own experiences and her extensive work, including 'Letters to a Young Therapist' and 'Women Rowing North,' Pipher discusses the impact of cultural contexts on individuals, the necessity of self-discovery, and how to find rest amidst a midlife meltdown. She also encourages friendship, intention, and gratitude to cultivate happiness, illustrating that it's never too late to develop these life-coping skills.

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It’s Your Mother’s Fault, Now What? How to Heal From Family Estrangement With Giulia Preziuso11 déc. 202300:56:57

Family estrangement is more common than you may think. Most of us don’t talk about our family conflict because we feel shame, stigma, and dread the over-simplistic and judgmental advice, “Why don’t you just forgive them and move on?” Yet, research shows that over ¼ of Americans are estranged from their family members. When estranged, it can feel like an open wound that never heals. In this episode, therapist and trauma specialist Giulia Preziuso shares her story of being estranged from her mother for over a decade and the steps she took to find self-compassion, boundaries, and, eventually, true forgiveness.

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The Art of Solitude, Creativity, and Secular Buddhism With Stephen Batchelor04 déc. 202300:54:26

Solitude is part of wellbeing. Alone time allows you to ponder good questions, explore creativity, and consider what it means to be a good human. In this episode, Stephen Batchelor, a former Buddhist monk, shares the art of solitude, what it means to be a secular Buddhist, the value of going against the stream, how to live an ethical life, and the intersection between Buddha and Socrates. Find some time to be alone with yourself and take a listen!

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Real Play: Use Creative Hopelessness To Break Free From Unhelpful Patterns with Rikke Kjelgaard and Diana Hill27 nov. 202300:59:34

Creative Hopelessness is a powerful tool in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to increase motivation to change and evolve new behaviors. In this real play, Rikke Kjelgaard demonstrates the key questions you can ask yourself to start to get unstuck from unhelpful patterns. 

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Gentle Power and the Finnish Art of Sisu With Elisabet Lahti20 nov. 202300:42:53

Elisabet Lahti wants you to learn how to harness your power differently with embodied fortitude, gentleness, and determination. Sisu is a Finnish concept that refers to a unique blend of courage and tenacity, especially in the face of adversity. It’s an inner strength that helps you keep going under extreme pressure. In this episode, Elisabet shares her journey of Sisu, her 1500-mile run across New Zealand, and strategies you can use to build more Gentle Power in your life.

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The Power of Persistence and Compassion to Do What It Takes With Dalya Sarkees13 nov. 202300:43:32

What is it like to be a child of war? How can we transform suffering with the power of compassion? In this episode, ACT psychologist Diana Hill interviews social worker and war refugee Dalya Sarkees about her experience growing up in 3 Iraqi wars, the trauma of finding a new identity in the US, and the inner and ancestral resources she leaned on to make the impossible possible. Many of us feel powerless over the world’s wars that are happening right now, one place to start is to listen to the voices of those who have suffered and who are suffering. It’s through listening that we can contact what is painful, and be motivated to act with compassion.

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How To Excel When Everything Is Changing with Brad Stulberg06 nov. 202300:51:52

One of our biggest challenges in life is adapting to change. Brad Stulberg, author of the book Master of Change, believes we need to “Be in conversation with change instead of it happening to you. Set appropriate expectations and adjust them when necessary. Cultivate a rugged yet flexible sense of self.” In this episode, Diana and Brad explore how we can thrive amidst change by developing a more fluid sense of self and a stronger connection to our core values. 

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Nourish Your Values Using Functional Contextualism and Interbehaviorism With Dr. Emily Sandoz30 oct. 202301:01:26

Everything you do and feel occurs in a context. You are shaped by your learning history, your environment, other people, and you are continuously shaping the world around you. In this episode, Emily Sandoz shares how you can apply the ACT concepts of functional contextualism and interbehaviorism to build a juicier, richer, values-based life. Learn to resource yourself and thrive in whatever context you are in.

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Two Simple Things To Do When You Feel Overwhelmed With Dr. Diana Hill23 oct. 202300:26:22

Many of us feel overwhelmed with current events, the tragedies in our world, and the business of our lives. In this episode, Diana offers two simple, evidence-based skills to practice when you are overwhelmed. 

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Sneak Peek of Wise Effort Together with Jack Kornfield, Trudy Goodman, Stephen Porges, Kate Johnson, Joseph Ciarrochi, Robert Waldinger, Christiana Figueres and more!16 oct. 202300:22:08

What do you want to do with this one wild and precious life? In this Wise Effort Together sneak peek, hear highlights from the upcoming 3-day event. What does it mean to you to care for your well-being, relationships, and the planet in ways that are wise, effective, and flexible? 

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