

Wise Effort, with Dr. Diana Hill
Jul 31, 2025
In this engaging discussion, psychologist Dr. Diana Hill, an expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), shares insights from her upcoming book, Wise Effort. She explores the concept of 'wise effort' and how it differs from struggling against our challenges. Diana opens up about her own experiences with anorexia and the limitations of traditional treatments, emphasizing the importance of values and community support in recovery. The conversation also touches on the intersection of technology and therapy, highlighting the need for mindfulness in our fast-paced digital lives.
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Diana Hill’s Eating Disorder Journey
- Diana Hill struggled with anorexia and bulimia through her youth and early adulthood.
- Her anorexia brought her to hospitalization when she dropped to 72 pounds, marking a critical wake-up moment for her recovery journey.
Beyond Medical Model in Recovery
- Traditional medicalized eating disorder treatments failed to address the whole person.
- Recovery integrates science with spirituality, compassion, and acceptance, exemplified in 12-step groups and ACT.
Leaving PhD For Healing Ashram
- Diana relapsed in her clinical psychology PhD program due to stress and unhealthy perfectionism.
- She left to a yoga ashram to realign her recovery and found a new approach to healing and serving others.