The Wise Effort Show
Dr. Diana Hill
The Wise Effort Show 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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Sep 25, 2023 • 51min
Best Ways to Use Wise Effort With Nedra Tawwab, Jud Brewer, Kelly Wilson, Deb Dana, Sonya Looney, Marcela Matos, and Diana Hill
Diana’s cleaning out her episode closet and sharing the best nuggets of wisdom from her favorite guests. Tune in to learn creative ways to apply principles of curiosity, flexibility, and wise action to your nervous system, your relationships, and beyond.Related ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodeOrder my book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special 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:FLASH SALE: Costa Rica RetreatFor a limited time, get $500 off Diana's Costa Rica Retreat. SPECIAL FLASH SALE UNTIL DECEMBER 1ST.
Book today and look forward to an amazing Costa Rica retreat in April 2026.Diana's Retreat in Costa Rica
Sep 18, 2023 • 42min
The Anxious Achiever with Morra Aarons-Mele
Anxiety is a double-edged sword. Anxious achievers are rewarded for their accomplishments and drive, but they can also get stuck in stress, worry, and impulsive doing. In this episode, Morra Aarons-Mele explores anxious achievement at work and parenting and offers tangible strategies to transform your anxiety into a superpower.Related ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodeOrder my book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special 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:FLASH SALE: Costa Rica RetreatFor a limited time, get $500 off Diana's Costa Rica Retreat. SPECIAL FLASH SALE UNTIL DECEMBER 1ST.
Book today and look forward to an amazing Costa Rica retreat in April 2026.Diana's Retreat in Costa Rica
Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 15min
What Is the Eightfold Path? Wise Intention, Wise View, and Wise Effort With Gil Fronsdal
The Eightfold Path includes eight practices of liberation and freedom from suffering. In this episode, Buddhist scholar and meditation teacher Gil Fronsdal presents each element of The Noble Eightfold Path and how it relates to our daily living. Diana Hill shares the intersection between these practices and ACT and how together they support the development of wisdom.Related ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodeOrder my book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special 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:FLASH SALE: Costa Rica RetreatFor a limited time, get $500 off Diana's Costa Rica Retreat. SPECIAL FLASH SALE UNTIL DECEMBER 1ST.
Book today and look forward to an amazing Costa Rica retreat in April 2026.Diana's Retreat in Costa Rica
Sep 4, 2023 • 45min
The Extraordinary Gift of Being Ordinary with Dr. Ronald Siegel
Dr. Ronald Siegel, psychologist and author, shares insights on breaking the habit of endless self-evaluation and accepting the gift of being ordinary. Topics covered include embracing ordinariness, the pursuit of success and self-esteem, navigating inadequacy and seeking validation, and breaking the self-esteem habit while embracing connection.
Aug 28, 2023 • 52min
Real Play: ACT for Parent Guilt with Dr. Diana Hill and Dr. Emma Waddington
Dr. Diana Hill and Dr. Emma Waddington discuss parental guilt in working parents, using ACT therapy. They explore the challenges of balancing work and parenting, the effects of guilt on mood and behavior, and the importance of self-compassion. They also highlight using guilt as a mindfulness bell and connecting with the inner child for self-understanding.
Aug 21, 2023 • 1h 3min
The Yoga of Parenting with Sarah Ezrin
Sarah Ezrin, a world-renowned yoga teacher, explores the intersection of yoga and parenting in this episode. She discusses applying yoga principles to find balance, the importance of grounding and presence in parenting, balancing softness and strength, practicing yoga poses in the nursery room, incorporating yoga in daily life, and exploring yoga poses for parenting.
Aug 14, 2023 • 1h 5min
How to Create True Happiness, and Understanding With Brother Phap Huu
Diana Hill sits down for tea with Brother Phap Huu in the hermitage of the Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. They explore engaged Buddhism, teenagers and phone use, the concept of inter-being, the power of intention, and how to rest in our modern-day busyness.Related ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodeOrder my book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special 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:FLASH SALE: Costa Rica RetreatFor a limited time, get $500 off Diana's Costa Rica Retreat. SPECIAL FLASH SALE UNTIL DECEMBER 1ST.
Book today and look forward to an amazing Costa Rica retreat in April 2026.Diana's Retreat in Costa Rica
Aug 7, 2023 • 50min
Slow Down, Resist Busyness, and Other Lessons from My Family Retreat at Plum Village with Dr. Diana Hill
Back from a family retreat at Plum Village Monastery, Dr. Diana Hill 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.” In this episode, 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. Related ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodeOrder my book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special 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:FLASH SALE: Costa Rica RetreatFor a limited time, get $500 off Diana's Costa Rica Retreat. SPECIAL FLASH SALE UNTIL DECEMBER 1ST.
Book today and look forward to an amazing Costa Rica retreat in April 2026.Diana's Retreat in Costa Rica
Jul 31, 2023 • 50min
Getting Curious and Choosing Meaningful Passions With Dr. Judson Brewer
Dr. Jud Brewer started off curious, and he continues to apply that curiosity in all that he does as a mindfulness researcher, psychiatrist, and writer. In this episode, Diana Hill explores Dr. Jud’s career path and uncovers the key mindsets he applied to keep his work meaningful and interesting. Listen in to learn how the power of wise effort, interest curiosity, and kindness can transform your career and your life’s impact.Related ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodeOrder my book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special 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:FLASH SALE: Costa Rica RetreatFor a limited time, get $500 off Diana's Costa Rica Retreat. SPECIAL FLASH SALE UNTIL DECEMBER 1ST.
Book today and look forward to an amazing Costa Rica retreat in April 2026.Diana's Retreat in Costa Rica
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Jul 24, 2023 • 1h 17min
Real Play: Find Flexible Choice in Perfectionism and Productivity Anxiety With Dr. Diana Hill and Dr. Rhonda Merwin
Dr. Rhonda Merwin, an Associate Professor at Duke University and an expert on eating disorders, joins to discuss the hidden costs of perfectionism. They explore how perfectionism can lead to burnout and missed opportunities in life. Rhonda emphasizes the importance of flexibility and values in navigating this rigidity. The conversation includes practical strategies for self-awareness, emotional attunement, and prioritizing intrinsic motivation. They also highlight the necessity of playfulness to combat anxiety and foster a more fulfilling work-life balance.
