Wise Effort
Dr. Diana Hill
Wise Effort with Dr. Diana Hill is a show about how to live wisely.
You’ll learn how to put your energy into places that matter most to you while making a difference in the world.
This show is for you if:
...you’re a high achiever feeling burned out from tasks that don’t matter.
...you want to invest your energy in fulfilling and sustainable ways.
...you seek holistic living without the pressure of a rigid wellness checklist.
...you care about your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
...you appreciate science but are open to exploring spirituality and contemplative practices.
...you have an open, beginner’s mind.
...you believe there’s a better way to live and are ready to apply your wisdom.
We don’t have to burn ourselves out or engage in things that are not worth it. We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.
Join us at the Wise Effort Show!
You’ll learn how to put your energy into places that matter most to you while making a difference in the world.
This show is for you if:
...you’re a high achiever feeling burned out from tasks that don’t matter.
...you want to invest your energy in fulfilling and sustainable ways.
...you seek holistic living without the pressure of a rigid wellness checklist.
...you care about your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
...you appreciate science but are open to exploring spirituality and contemplative practices.
...you have an open, beginner’s mind.
...you believe there’s a better way to live and are ready to apply your wisdom.
We don’t have to burn ourselves out or engage in things that are not worth it. We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.
Join us at the Wise Effort Show!
Episodes
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May 9, 2022 • 52min
Getting Grounded with Brad Stulberg
Do you want to feel more connected and fulfilled in your life? Have you been feeling a bit off-course and disengaged? The practice of groundedness leads to a sustainable path to feeding a life in alignment with your values. In this episode of “Your Life in Process,” Diana discusses how to ground deeply in your values with author and executive coach Brad Stulberg.Related ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodePre-order my upcoming book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special pre-order bonus gifts.Want to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's "Foundations of ACT" course.Diana's EventsReserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2026!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Leave a 5-star review on Apple so people like you can find the show.Sign up for the free Wise Effort Newsletter.Become a Wise Effort member to support the show.Follow Diana on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Diana’s website.Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.Mentioned in this episode:Pre-order My New Book "Wise Effort" and Get the BonusesPre-order my new book "Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters" today and GET LOTS OF BONUSES.
Wise Effort is about asking bigger questions, feeling more alive, and making decisions from your body, head, and heart. It's about contributing the genius you have to offer the world with passion and generosity. And it's going to change your life. Pre-order today!Pre-order Wise Effort Book + Bonuses
May 2, 2022 • 56min
Rethink Your Mental Health with ACT Founder Dr. Steven Hayes
Dr. Steven Hayes, co-founder of ACT, discusses living a process-based life, the six core processes of psychological flexibility, the importance of family and understanding old age, achieving personal growth through perseverance, and the power of processes in therapy and personal growth, including the use of psychological flexibility and mindfulness in a World Health Organization trial with refugees.
Apr 7, 2022 • 5min
A Note For You On Rest From Dr. Diana Hill
I know we're just getting started. We're going to take a break, just when we're getting started. I want us to learn how to go hard, push, and put our all into something. Then we can practice some deep rest and restoration so that what we've learned together can get integrated into our lives.Related ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodePre-order my upcoming book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special pre-order bonus gifts.Want to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's "Foundations of ACT" course.Diana's EventsReserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2026!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Leave a 5-star review on Apple so people like you can find the show.Sign up for the free Wise Effort Newsletter.Become a Wise Effort member to support the show.Follow Diana on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Diana’s website.Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.Mentioned in this episode:Pre-order My New Book "Wise Effort" and Get the BonusesPre-order my new book "Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters" today and GET LOTS OF BONUSES.
Wise Effort is about asking bigger questions, feeling more alive, and making decisions from your body, head, and heart. It's about contributing the genius you have to offer the world with passion and generosity. And it's going to change your life. Pre-order today!Pre-order Wise Effort Book + Bonuses
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Apr 4, 2022 • 39min
Unhook From Feeling You’re Not Doing Enough With Dr. Judson Brewer
Do you feel like you keep on doing more, but are never doing enough? Do you feel guilty when you take time off? The struggle of productivity anxiety is common in our achievement and productivity-focused society. In today’s episode of Your Life in Process, join Dr. Diana Hill and frequent contributor Dr. Judson Brewer as they discuss focusing on enjoying the journey of life rather than the outcome. Freedom begins with a shift in attention toward your human yearnings.Related ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodePre-order my upcoming book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special pre-order bonus gifts.Want to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's "Foundations of ACT" course.Diana's EventsReserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2026!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Leave a 5-star review on Apple so people like you can find the show.Sign up for the free Wise Effort Newsletter.Become a Wise Effort member to support the show.Follow Diana on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Diana’s website.Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.Mentioned in this episode:Pre-order My New Book "Wise Effort" and Get the BonusesPre-order my new book "Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters" today and GET LOTS OF BONUSES.
Wise Effort is about asking bigger questions, feeling more alive, and making decisions from your body, head, and heart. It's about contributing the genius you have to offer the world with passion and generosity. And it's going to change your life. Pre-order today!Pre-order Wise Effort Book + Bonuses
Mar 28, 2022 • 57min
Get Back In Balance With Holistic Psychiatry with Dr. Ellen Vora
How do you practice a holistic approach to the management of anxiety? How might your mood benefit from incorporating lifestyle and psych-spiritual practices? Taking a whole-person, personalized approach to health can lead to feeling better understood and our lives enhanced. In today’s episode of Your Life in Process, Diana and holistic psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora discuss how to take an integrative approach to balancing your body, emotions, mind, and spirit. Related ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodePre-order my upcoming book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special pre-order bonus gifts.Want to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's "Foundations of ACT" course.Diana's EventsReserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2026!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Leave a 5-star review on Apple so people like you can find the show.Sign up for the free Wise Effort Newsletter.Become a Wise Effort member to support the show.Follow Diana on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Diana’s website.Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.Mentioned in this episode:Pre-order My New Book "Wise Effort" and Get the BonusesPre-order my new book "Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters" today and GET LOTS OF BONUSES.
Wise Effort is about asking bigger questions, feeling more alive, and making decisions from your body, head, and heart. It's about contributing the genius you have to offer the world with passion and generosity. And it's going to change your life. Pre-order today!Pre-order Wise Effort Book + Bonuses
Mar 21, 2022 • 52min
Let Go of Your Ego, Practice Non-attachment, and Succeed with Dr. Joseph Ciarrochi
Attachment to ego becomes a problem when it gets in the way of your relationships, your growth, and your life satisfaction. In today’s episode of Your Life in Process, Diana Hill and Dr. Joseph Ciarrochi discuss the practice of non-attachment and how letting go of ego might actually help you perform better. Non-attachment allows for deeper connection and a feeling of interconnection. Related ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodePre-order my upcoming book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special pre-order bonus gifts.Want to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's "Foundations of ACT" course.Diana's EventsReserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2026!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Leave a 5-star review on Apple so people like you can find the show.Sign up for the free Wise Effort Newsletter.Become a Wise Effort member to support the show.Follow Diana on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Diana’s website.Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.Mentioned in this episode:Pre-order My New Book "Wise Effort" and Get the BonusesPre-order my new book "Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters" today and GET LOTS OF BONUSES.
Wise Effort is about asking bigger questions, feeling more alive, and making decisions from your body, head, and heart. It's about contributing the genius you have to offer the world with passion and generosity. And it's going to change your life. Pre-order today!Pre-order Wise Effort Book + Bonuses
Mar 14, 2022 • 58min
How to Set Boundaries and Find Peace with Nedra Tawwab
What are healthy boundaries in relationships? Setting boundaries with the ones you love is a necessary challenge to maintaining a relationship. In this episode of Your Life In Process, Diana Hill and boundary guru Nedra Tawwab discuss strategies for how identifying what healthy boundaries are for you and then how to practice small boundary-setting steps that make a huge impact in preserving and protecting relationships. Through the lens of psychological flexibility, boundaries provide inner peace and enhance connection in relationships. Related ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodePre-order my upcoming book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special pre-order bonus gifts.Want to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's "Foundations of ACT" course.Diana's EventsReserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2026!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Leave a 5-star review on Apple so people like you can find the show.Sign up for the free Wise Effort Newsletter.Become a Wise Effort member to support the show.Follow Diana on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Diana’s website.Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.Mentioned in this episode:Pre-order My New Book "Wise Effort" and Get the BonusesPre-order my new book "Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters" today and GET LOTS OF BONUSES.
Wise Effort is about asking bigger questions, feeling more alive, and making decisions from your body, head, and heart. It's about contributing the genius you have to offer the world with passion and generosity. And it's going to change your life. Pre-order today!Pre-order Wise Effort Book + Bonuses
Mar 7, 2022 • 55min
How To Revive From Parental Burnout with Julie Bogart
Are you experiencing emotional and physical depletion from parenting? It has been a long haul in the pandemic and you are not alone. Close to half of the parents reported being burned out. In this episode of Your Life In Process, Diana and Julie Bogart discuss strategies for how to navigate away from burnout and towards an imaginative and psychologically flexible parenting style that aligns with your values. Psychological flexibility allows you to stay connected with your values as a parent and engaged with your children. Related ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodePre-order my upcoming book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special pre-order bonus gifts.Want to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's "Foundations of ACT" course.Diana's EventsReserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2026!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Leave a 5-star review on Apple so people like you can find the show.Sign up for the free Wise Effort Newsletter.Become a Wise Effort member to support the show.Follow Diana on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Diana’s website.Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.Mentioned in this episode:Pre-order My New Book "Wise Effort" and Get the BonusesPre-order my new book "Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters" today and GET LOTS OF BONUSES.
Wise Effort is about asking bigger questions, feeling more alive, and making decisions from your body, head, and heart. It's about contributing the genius you have to offer the world with passion and generosity. And it's going to change your life. Pre-order today!Pre-order Wise Effort Book + Bonuses
Mar 4, 2022 • 20min
A Visualization to Get Perspective on a Problem
Please enjoy this visualization by Diana Hill based on the ACT principle of perspective-taking to help you get perspective on a problem.Related ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodePre-order my upcoming book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special pre-order bonus gifts.Want to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's "Foundations of ACT" course.Diana's EventsReserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2026!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Leave a 5-star review on Apple so people like you can find the show.Sign up for the free Wise Effort Newsletter.Become a Wise Effort member to support the show.Follow Diana on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Diana’s website.Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.Mentioned in this episode:Pre-order My New Book "Wise Effort" and Get the BonusesPre-order my new book "Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters" today and GET LOTS OF BONUSES.
Wise Effort is about asking bigger questions, feeling more alive, and making decisions from your body, head, and heart. It's about contributing the genius you have to offer the world with passion and generosity. And it's going to change your life. Pre-order today!Pre-order Wise Effort Book + Bonuses
Feb 28, 2022 • 38min
Use ACT to Strive Better with Dr. Diana Hill
Dr. Diana Hill, a Psychologist specializing in ACT therapy, discusses how to pursue goals effectively without burning out. She emphasizes the use of fierce self-compassion, values, and committed action to shift from stressful striving to skillful striving. The podcast explores the importance of psychological flexibility and being aligned with personal values while taking purposeful actions.
