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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Mar 18, 2024 • 58min
How to Use ACT to Help Adolescents Thrive With Dr. Louise Hayes
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 ToHow to Explore Values With AdolescentsListen 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.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:Diana's Upcoming EventsI want to see you in person and online at one of my upcoming events.Diana's Upcoming Events Fall 2025
Mar 11, 2024 • 16min
What To Do When You Feel Like You Don’t Have Enough Time
Learn about the science of happiness and free time, giving away time to have more, cognitive biases impacting time usage, and a skill to shift perception of time. Explore time scarcity, cognitive biases in time management, flexing time in different life domains, and reflecting on values and time flexing.
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Mar 4, 2024 • 56min
What Do We Really Yearn For With PBT and ACT Founders Steven Hayes and Joseph Ciarrochi
Explore core yearnings that guide behavior, the role of agency and purpose in life, embracing a range of emotions, staying present for value-driven actions. Learn how yearnings can be misdirected and harnessed for better living. Delve into belonging, competence, embracing emotions, and mindfulness through physical activities.
Feb 26, 2024 • 46min
Getting Out of Your Own Way With Jenny Schatzle (Real Play)
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 valuesThe three common barriers to taking committed action toward your dreamsA self-compassion visualization to uncover your wisest selfHow 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 SchatzleRelated 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:Diana's Upcoming EventsI want to see you in person and online at one of my upcoming events.Diana's Upcoming Events Fall 2025
Feb 19, 2024 • 21min
The One Skill You Need to Grow Wise
Explore the significance of Wise Effort, self-compassion, and the unique exercise of drawing the letter E. Learn about upcoming changes in the podcast format for personal growth, turning your 'E' in and out for compassion, and upcoming episodes on wisdom building and self-compassion. Host expresses gratitude towards listeners and promotes membership for sustainable and impactful living.
Jan 29, 2024 • 41min
The Hunger Habit With Dr. Judson Brewer
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 agonistsDr. Jud leads Diana through his three-step modelThe “bigger better offer” than eating when not hungryThe power of self-compassion for changing your eating habitsListen 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.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:Diana's Upcoming EventsI want to see you in person and online at one of my upcoming events.Diana's Upcoming Events Fall 2025
Jan 22, 2024 • 57min
Brain Health and Exercise Across the Lifespan with Dr. Jenny Etnier
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 sharesWhat youth sports coaches are doing wrongHow exercise impacts our cognitive performanceWhat to do if you don’t feel like you have enough time to exerciseCutting-edge research on exercise and Alzheimer’s preventionJoin us. Whether you're an exercise enthusiast or looking to infuse your routine with more activity, this episode will motivate you to get moving! 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:Diana's Upcoming EventsI want to see you in person and online at one of my upcoming events.Diana's Upcoming Events Fall 2025
Jan 15, 2024 • 59min
Break Through Your Exercise Barriers using ACT with Dr. Jason Lillis
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.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:Diana's Upcoming EventsI want to see you in person and online at one of my upcoming events.Diana's Upcoming Events Fall 2025
Jan 8, 2024 • 1h 7min
100th Episode! Energize Your Life With Constructive Rest, Nutritious Movement, and Mindful Eating Featuring Katy Bowman, David Nutt, Pilar Gerasimo, Kimberley Wilson, and More.
Your Life In Process celebrates its 100th episode with an energizing discussion on constructive rest, mindful movement, and conscious consumption. Experts Katy Bowman, David Nutt, Pilar Gerasimo, and Kimberley Wilson share practical tips for healing the body at a cellular level, moving more nutritiously, tracking conscious alcohol consumption, and breaking free from calorie counting. Get science-backed insights for a healthier lifestyle.
Jan 1, 2024 • 48min
How to Have a Better Year in 2024 With Dr. Diana Hill, Elissa Epel, Alexandra Crosswell, Rick Hanson, Brad Stulberg, Anna Lembke and More
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. 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:Diana's Upcoming EventsI want to see you in person and online at one of my upcoming events.Diana's Upcoming Events Fall 2025
