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The Wise Effort Show

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!

Copyright: © Copyright 2022 Dr. Diana Hill

Latest Episodes:

What to Do About AI Anxiety Sep 23, 2024

Show notes

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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>>>Join Diana live September 24 for a free Word of the Week talk and meditation<<<
Want to sit with Diana live during her Word of the Week talk and mediation? Join the Wise Effort Community to access the live event and previous recordings.
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Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.

Mentioned in this episode:

Come to the Tell the Truth Salon on October 1

See Diana Hill and Rosemerry Trommer during this special live event. Join in-person and live stream.

Tell the Truth Salon Series

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What We Can Learn From Nature's Genius With Dayna Baumeister Sep 09, 2024

Show notes

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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>>>Join Diana live September 24 for a free Word of the Week talk and meditation<<<
Want to sit with Diana live during her Word of the Week talk and mediation? Join the Wise Effort Community to access the live event and previous recordings.
Get your ticket (in-person and streaming) to Diana’s Tell the Truth Salon Series, a live gathering in Santa Barbara, California.
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Order Diana's book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special bonus gifts.

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Subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.

Mentioned in this episode:

Come to the Tell the Truth Salon on October 1

See Diana Hill and Rosemerry Trommer during this special live event. Join in-person and live stream.

Tell the Truth Salon Series

Come to the Tell the Truth Salon on October 1

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Tell the Truth Salon Series

Your Genius Is Your Problem Aug 26, 2024

Show notes

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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>>>Join Diana live September 24 for a free Word of the Week talk and meditation<<<
Want to sit with Diana live during her Word of the Week talk and mediation? Join the Wise Effort Community to access the live event and previous recordings.
Get your ticket (in-person and streaming) to Diana’s Tell the Truth Salon Series, a live gathering in Santa Barbara, California.
Sign up for Diana's newsletter
Order Diana's book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special bonus gifts.

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Subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Leave a 5-star review on Apple so people like you can find the show.
Follow Diana on Psychology Today, Insight Timer, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Diana’s website.
Sign up for the free Wise Effort Newsletter.

Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.

Mentioned in this episode:

Come to the Tell the Truth Salon on October 1

See Diana Hill and Rosemerry Trommer during this special live event. Join in-person and live stream.

Tell the Truth Salon Series

Come to the Tell the Truth Salon on October 1

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Tell the Truth Salon Series

Transform Perfectionism into Social Contribution with Sonya Looney Aug 12, 2024

Show notes

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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>>>Join Diana live September 24 for a free Word of the Week talk and meditation<<<
Want to sit with Diana live during her Word of the Week talk and mediation? Join the Wise Effort Community to access the live event and previous recordings.
Get your ticket (in-person and streaming) to Diana’s Tell the Truth Salon Series, a live gathering in Santa Barbara, California.
Sign up for Diana's newsletter
Order Diana's book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special bonus gifts.

Diana's Events

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Subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Leave a 5-star review on Apple so people like you can find the show.
Follow Diana on Psychology Today, Insight Timer, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Diana’s website.
Sign up for the free Wise Effort Newsletter.

Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.

Mentioned in this episode:

Come to the Tell the Truth Salon on October 1

See Diana Hill and Rosemerry Trommer during this special live event. Join in-person and live stream.

Tell the Truth Salon Series

Come to the Tell the Truth Salon on October 1

See Diana Hill and Rosemerry Trommer during this special live event. Join in-person and live stream.

Tell the Truth Salon Series

The Four Great Life Tasks with Stephen Batchelor Aug 05, 2024

Show notes

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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>>>Join Diana live September 24 for a free Word of the Week talk and meditation<<<
Want to sit with Diana live during her Word of the Week talk and mediation? Join the Wise Effort Community to access the live event and previous recordings.
Get your ticket (in-person and streaming) to Diana’s Tell the Truth Salon Series, a live gathering in Santa Barbara, California.
Sign up for Diana's newsletter
Order Diana's book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special bonus gifts.

Diana's Events

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Subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Leave a 5-star review on Apple so people like you can find the show.
Follow Diana on Psychology Today, Insight Timer, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Diana’s website.
Sign up for the free Wise Effort Newsletter.

Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.

Mentioned in this episode:

Come to the Tell the Truth Salon on October 1

See Diana Hill and Rosemerry Trommer during this special live event. Join in-person and live stream.

Tell the Truth Salon Series

Come to the Tell the Truth Salon on October 1

See Diana Hill and Rosemerry Trommer during this special live event. Join in-person and live stream.

Tell the Truth Salon Series

The Way Out Is In with Jo Confino Jul 29, 2024

Show notes

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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>>>Join Diana live September 24 for a free Word of the Week talk and meditation<<<
Want to sit with Diana live during her Word of the Week talk and mediation? Join the Wise Effort Community to access the live event and previous recordings.
Get your ticket (in-person and streaming) to Diana’s Tell the Truth Salon Series, a live gathering in Santa Barbara, California.
Sign up for Diana's newsletter
Order Diana's book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special bonus gifts.

Diana's Events

See Diana at an upcoming event

Connecting With Diana

Subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Leave a 5-star review on Apple so people like you can find the show.
Follow Diana on Psychology Today, Insight Timer, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Diana’s website.
Sign up for the free Wise Effort Newsletter.

Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.

Mentioned in this episode:

Come to the Tell the Truth Salon on October 1

See Diana Hill and Rosemerry Trommer during this special live event. Join in-person and live stream.

Tell the Truth Salon Series

Come to the Tell the Truth Salon on October 1

See Diana Hill and Rosemerry Trommer during this special live event. Join in-person and live stream.

Tell the Truth Salon Series

Wise Parenting with ACT Jul 22, 2024

Show notes

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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>>>Join Diana live September 24 for a free Word of the Week talk and meditation<<<
Want to sit with Diana live during her Word of the Week talk and mediation? Join the Wise Effort Community to access the live event and previous recordings.
Get your ticket (in-person and streaming) to Diana’s Tell the Truth Salon Series, a live gathering in Santa Barbara, California.
Sign up for Diana's newsletter
Order Diana's book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special bonus gifts.

Diana's Events

See Diana at an upcoming event

Connecting With Diana

Subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Leave a 5-star review on Apple so people like you can find the show.
Follow Diana on Psychology Today, Insight Timer, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Diana’s website.
Sign up for the free Wise Effort Newsletter.

Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.

Mentioned in this episode:

Come to the Tell the Truth Salon on October 1

See Diana Hill and Rosemerry Trommer during this special live event. Join in-person and live stream.

Tell the Truth Salon Series

Come to the Tell the Truth Salon on October 1

See Diana Hill and Rosemerry Trommer during this special live event. Join in-person and live stream.

Tell the Truth Salon Series

Wise Effort and Dirty Little Secrets With Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry Jul 15, 2024

Show notes

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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>>>Join Diana live September 24 for a free Word of the Week talk and meditation<<<
Want to sit with Diana live during her Word of the Week talk and mediation? Join the Wise Effort Community to access the live event and previous recordings.
Get your ticket (in-person and streaming) to Diana’s Tell the Truth Salon Series, a live gathering in Santa Barbara, California.
Sign up for Diana's newsletter
Order Diana's book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special bonus gifts.

Diana's Events

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Subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Leave a 5-star review on Apple so people like you can find the show.
Follow Diana on Psychology Today, Insight Timer, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Diana’s website.
Sign up for the free Wise Effort Newsletter.

Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.

Mentioned in this episode:

Come to the Tell the Truth Salon on October 1

See Diana Hill and Rosemerry Trommer during this special live event. Join in-person and live stream.

Tell the Truth Salon Series

Come to the Tell the Truth Salon on October 1

See Diana Hill and Rosemerry Trommer during this special live event. Join in-person and live stream.

Tell the Truth Salon Series

(Replay) Wake Up, Slow Down, and Resist Busyness Jul 08, 2024

Show notes

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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>>>Join Diana live September 24 for a free Word of the Week talk and meditation<<<
Want to sit with Diana live during her Word of the Week talk and mediation? Join the Wise Effort Community to access the live event and previous recordings.
Get your ticket (in-person and streaming) to Diana’s Tell the Truth Salon Series, a live gathering in Santa Barbara, California.
Sign up for Diana's newsletter
Order Diana's book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special bonus gifts.

Diana's Events

See Diana at an upcoming event

Connecting With Diana

Subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Leave a 5-star review on Apple so people like you can find the show.
Follow Diana on Psychology Today, Insight Timer, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Diana’s website.
Sign up for the free Wise Effort Newsletter.

Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.

Mentioned in this episode:

Come to the Tell the Truth Salon on October 1

See Diana Hill and Rosemerry Trommer during this special live event. Join in-person and live stream.

Tell the Truth Salon Series

Come to the Tell the Truth Salon on October 1

See Diana Hill and Rosemerry Trommer during this special live event. Join in-person and live stream.

Tell the Truth Salon Series

Pleasure and Intimacy with Sex Therapist Dr. Jenn Kennedy Jun 30, 2024

Show notes

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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>>>Join Diana live September 24 for a free Word of the Week talk and meditation<<<
Want to sit with Diana live during her Word of the Week talk and mediation? Join the Wise Effort Community to access the live event and previous recordings.
Get your ticket (in-person and streaming) to Diana’s Tell the Truth Salon Series, a live gathering in Santa Barbara, California.
Sign up for Diana's newsletter
Order Diana's book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special bonus gifts.

Diana's Events

See Diana at an upcoming event

Connecting With Diana

Subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Leave a 5-star review on Apple so people like you can find the show.
Follow Diana on Psychology Today, Insight Timer, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Diana’s website.
Sign up for the free Wise Effort Newsletter.

Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.

Mentioned in this episode:

Come to the Tell the Truth Salon on October 1

See Diana Hill and Rosemerry Trommer during this special live event. Join in-person and live stream.

Tell the Truth Salon Series

Come to the Tell the Truth Salon on October 1

See Diana Hill and Rosemerry Trommer during this special live event. Join in-person and live stream.

Tell the Truth Salon Series

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