The Wise Effort Show

Gabby Reece is a force—in sport, in leadership, and in how we love and parent. In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, she shares the formulas she’s dialed in over the years, the non-negotiable that keep her steady, and the radical flexibility that lets her ask, “Is it true?” and adjust with grace.

• Formulas to keep a long-term relationship alive (including “shining eyes”)
• What it means to be “ruthlessly selfish”
• Gabby’s definition of excellence and strength
• How Gabby parents three young-adult women
• Why she sits in the paradox of giving well and being “selfish” for well-being

Episode 165: Breadwinners, Working Women, And Power In The Household With Melissa Hogenboom

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

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Are you struggling to find inspiration and express your creative self? In this special episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill shares a vulnerable and insightful conversation from the bonus episode of the Emerging Form podcast. Delving into the nuances of creativity and recovery, Diana discusses her journey with poetry, metaphor, and wise effort. She reveals how personal imperfection and vulnerability can become powerful tools for growth and connection. Learn how to harness your creative energy and face challenges with courage and resilience.

• The role of vulnerability in creativity and recovery
• The effectiveness of using metaphors in psychological interventions
• Insights on maintaining wise effort amidst personal struggles
• Practical tips for integrating creativity into your healing journey

Episode 157: The Medicine Of Surrender, Poetry, And Metaphor With Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

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• >>>Join Diana live October 1 for a free Sangha talk and meditation<<<
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Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.

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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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Are your thoughts holding you back from doing wise effort? In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill shares how our thoughts can both facilitate and hinder our efforts. Drawing from ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), contemplative science, and her insights from going on a surf trip with her 16-year-old son and three of his buddies, Dr. Hill provides practical strategies for working with your mind so you can run your life, not let your thoughts control it. Learn about the three Cs of cognitive inflexibility—confirmation, coherence, and compliance effects—and discover how shifting perspectives and breaking mental rules can lead to greater cognitive flexibility. This episode is full of insights to help you step back from your busy thoughts and focus on what truly matters.

• Her Insights from a Surfing Trip
• Cognitive Flexibility: The Three Cs
• Breaking the Rules
• Practical Tips for Cognitive Flexibility

Episode 171: Openness Is The New Mindfulness With Jonathan Schooler

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

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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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Do you find yourself trapped in the cycle of chasing things that ultimately make you unhappy? Dr. Diana Hill, a clinical psychologist, explores how non-attachment can help you redirect your energy towards more fulfilling pursuits rather than harmful ones. Through personal anecdotes and insights from Buddhism and clinical psychology, Dr. Hill discusses the nature of experiential attachment and offers practical steps to break free from this cycle. Learn how to become disenchanted with harmful cravings, identify your true yearnings, and align your actions with your core values for a more satisfying life.

• Experiential Attachment
• The Cycle of Craving and Neuroscience
• Painful Truths About Attachment
• Three Levers to Overcome Attachment

Episode 106: What Do We Really Yearn For With PBT And ACT Founders Steven Hayes And Joseph Ciarrochi

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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

How can we cultivate more openness in our lives? In this episode, Dr. Diana Hill explores this question with cognitive psychologist Dr. Jonathan Schooler on The Wise Effort Show. They delve into the essential role of openness, mind wandering, and curiosity in enhancing creativity, well-being, and empathy. Dr. Schooler shares his insights on the distinctions between openness and mindfulness, the science behind mind wandering, and his theory of consciousness. Learn practical strategies for fostering an open mindset and its profound impact on personal growth and societal change. Don’t miss Dr. Schooler's innovative approaches to nurturing curiosity and his thoughts on the potential of AI in expanding human understanding.

• Openness vs. Mindfulness
• Cultivating Curiosity and Openness
• The Creative Power of Mind Wandering
• The Role of Resonance in Communication
• The Impact of AI on Human Curiosity

Episode 134: Unconditional Love, Clinging, And The Science Of Letting Go With Dr. Joe Ciarrochi

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• >>>Join Diana live October 1 for a free Sangha talk and meditation<<<
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• See Diana at an upcoming event

• Subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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• Follow Diana on Psychology Today, Insight Timer, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Diana’s website.
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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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What is Wise Effort? In this episode, Dr. Diana Hill is interviewed by Dr. Carl Erik Fisher about her new book Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most. They explore how wise effort can help navigate life’s demands. Discover the balance between striving and letting go, and learn actionable methods to apply wise effort in your daily life across various domains, including health, relationships, and work.

• Diana’s personal journey with addiction
• What is Wise Effort
• Understanding Genius and Energy Flow
• Identifying and Channeling Your Genius

Episode 158: Urges, Addictions, And Choice With Carl Erik Fisher

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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

Struggling with the connection between your sleep, nutrition, and stress levels? In this episode, Dr. Diana Hill sits down with Shawn Stevenson, the dynamic host of The Model Health Show. Shawn dives into his personal journey from a debilitating health crisis to becoming a leading voice in holistic health. They discuss the importance of a solid sleep routine, the impact of essential nutrients on sleep quality, and the life-changing benefits of family meals. Discover actionable steps to create your own sleep sanctuary, the power of nutrient-dense foods, and why community is crucial for holistic health. Don’t miss this deep dive into living a more vibrant and healthier life.

• How a consistent sleep schedule can transform your health
• Why key nutrients like Vitamin C, Omega-3s, and Magnesium are vital for better sleep
• The surprising benefits of family meals on physical and emotional well-being
• Insights into the future of personalized and circadian medicine

Episode 69: What To Eat To Build A Healthier Brain And What You Can Do To Help Improve Nutrition In Your Community With Kimberley Wilson

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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

How can you regulate your nervous system? Feel less stressed and get back into your body. In this episode, the founder of the Yoga Tune Up Method and author of Body by Breath. She's a renowned fascia expert, a movement educator, and she's the co-founder of Tune Up Fitness Worldwide. And in this episode, we are gonna walk through some key things that you need to know about your body. You need to know about your diaphragm. You need to know about your fascia and you need to know how to regulate your nervous system, how to decrease your stress response from the bottom up.

• The Importance of Body Awareness
• Practical Exercises for Nervous System Regulation
• Breathing Techniques for Relaxation
• The Role of the Vagus Nerve
• The Importance of Fascia
• Self-Massage and Interoceptive Awareness

Episode 121: Designing Your Perfect Movement Plan With Katy Bowman

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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

According to Courtney Smith, fear can send us “below the line” in relationships. When you act from fear, you end up scrambling for security, control, and safety–often at the expense of wholeness. In this conversation, Dr. Diana Hill and Courtney Smith, author of Choosing Wholeness Over Goodness, explore ways to shift into more authentic relating. They explore how to stay grounded while connecting, how to notice when we are caught in a story, and how to become growth-oriented co-creators. Along the way, Diana and Courtney demo some of these skills in their relationship, in real time. This is a fun one, especially if you are craving deeper relationships–ones that meet you at the soul level.

• How to know yourself and another with one-eye-in and one-eye-out
• Growth mindset in relationships
• Shift moves to approach life from a place of safety
• How to claim what you want, out loud
• What’s really behind envy and what to do about it
• False Refuges finding true security
• The Power of Soul Friendships

Episode 114: How To Build Secure Relationships In An Insecure World With Dr. Ann Kelley

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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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To be honest, I used to be a bit of a purist when it came to yoga—and I’ll admit, I was judgmental about CorePower. But then I tried it. Now I love it—for the heat, the community, the challenge. And I love it even more after getting to know Brandon Cox, its co-founder.

Brandon started CorePower Yoga back in 2002, and he’s very rarely interviewed. You’re going to love this episode of The Wise Effort Show, where you’ll not only hear the story behind CorePower, but also get to know the good people behind it—and what you can expect if you’ve never tried it

You’ll also hear about why Brandon has branched out to Orange Theory and Restore Hyper Wellness, the values behind why he does what he does, and how the size of our grief is the size of our love.

• Balancing authenticity and mass appeal
• The evolution of corepower yoga
• Detaching from the brand by letting go of ego
• The importance of community and relationships

Episode 122: The Future Of Wise Leadership With Dr. Emma Sappälä

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• See Diana at an upcoming event

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• 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.
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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