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

Mentioned in this episode:

Tell the Truth Salon Series

 You are invited to join me live in person or streaming online here in Santa Barbara to Tell the Truth Salon Series. This is something that I have been dreaming up for a while now. I want us to gather in person, online, and have real conversations, unedited, unscripted, with people who are change-makers in our world, but also to uncover our own inner truths. drdianahill.com/salon

Tell the Truth Salon Series

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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• See Diana at an upcoming event

• 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 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:

Tell the Truth Salon Series

 You are invited to join me live in person or streaming online here in Santa Barbara to Tell the Truth Salon Series. This is something that I have been dreaming up for a while now. I want us to gather in person, online, and have real conversations, unedited, unscripted, with people who are change-makers in our world, but also to uncover our own inner truths. drdianahill.com/salon

Tell the Truth Salon Series

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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• See Diana at an upcoming event

• 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 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:

Tell the Truth Salon Series

 You are invited to join me live in person or streaming online here in Santa Barbara to Tell the Truth Salon Series. This is something that I have been dreaming up for a while now. I want us to gather in person, online, and have real conversations, unedited, unscripted, with people who are change-makers in our world, but also to uncover our own inner truths. drdianahill.com/salon

Tell the Truth Salon Series

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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• See Diana at an upcoming event

• 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 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:

Tell the Truth Salon Series

 You are invited to join me live in person or streaming online here in Santa Barbara to Tell the Truth Salon Series. This is something that I have been dreaming up for a while now. I want us to gather in person, online, and have real conversations, unedited, unscripted, with people who are change-makers in our world, but also to uncover our own inner truths. drdianahill.com/salon

Tell the Truth Salon Series

In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill and Dr. Emma Seppälä explore the true essence of wise leadership. They discuss common misconceptions about leadership, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, compassion, and positive energy.

Listen and Learn:

• The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership
• Positive Leadership and Energy
• The Future of Leadership
• The Impact of Emotional Connection Through Authentic Leadership

Listen to this conversation to learn ways to cultivate an inner calm as a wise leader so you can lead effective decision-making.

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• See Diana at an upcoming event

• 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 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:

Tell the Truth Salon Series

 You are invited to join me live in person or streaming online here in Santa Barbara to Tell the Truth Salon Series. This is something that I have been dreaming up for a while now. I want us to gather in person, online, and have real conversations, unedited, unscripted, with people who are change-makers in our world, but also to uncover our own inner truths. drdianahill.com/salon

Tell the Truth Salon Series

On this episode of the Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill discusses with biomechanist and best-selling author Katy Bowman about how to design a personalized movement plan that aligns with one’s values and bodily needs. They delve into the concept of 'nutritious movement,' exploring movement calories, macro and micronutrients, while highlighting the importance of integrating movement into different life domains.

Listen and Learn how to:

• Reframe Daily Activities as Nutritious Movement
• Address Movement Challenges in Daily Life
• Adapt to Life's Different Stages
• Find Joy in Physical Activities and Use Katy’s Tips for Incorporating Movement

Listen now to hear Katy provide practical advice on creating varied and enriching movement habits, addressing back pain, and maintaining dynamic movement throughout life.

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My Perfect Movement Plan by Katy Bowman

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• Rethink Your Position and Move Nutritiously With Katy Bowman (Live From Costa Rica!)

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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:

Tell the Truth Salon Series

 You are invited to join me live in person or streaming online here in Santa Barbara to Tell the Truth Salon Series. This is something that I have been dreaming up for a while now. I want us to gather in person, online, and have real conversations, unedited, unscripted, with people who are change-makers in our world, but also to uncover our own inner truths. drdianahill.com/salon

Tell the Truth Salon Series

Creativity makes us feel alive, open, and expansive. It’s also one of the most essential skills you can have when solving complex problems and adapting to changing times. Yet we live in a world where creativity is undervalued, and we block ourselves from being creative by playing small or quitting when things get uncomfortable. In this skill-building episode, clinical psychologist and creativity seeker Dr. Diana Hill will walk you through 6 evidence-based and time-tested steps to boosting your creativity today!

Listen and learn:

• Contexts that will support your creativity
• The Neuroscience of Creativity
• Why you need to let it be bad before it can become good
• The value of mind wandering
• The importance of creating with others
• How to refine your creativity
• Letting it all go

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• See Diana at an upcoming event

• 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 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:

Tell the Truth Salon Series

 You are invited to join me live in person or streaming online here in Santa Barbara to Tell the Truth Salon Series. This is something that I have been dreaming up for a while now. I want us to gather in person, online, and have real conversations, unedited, unscripted, with people who are change-makers in our world, but also to uncover our own inner truths. drdianahill.com/salon

Tell the Truth Salon Series

Are you yearning to express something, create something, or tell a story? The creative process isn’t easy and it involves entertaining a lot of bad ideas before you get to great ones. In this episode, Dr. Diana Hill sits down with Sarah Hamblin, a writer and director for The Daily Show. They explore her journey to creative innovative sketches that both are sensitive and make an impact. 

Listen and learn:

•    How to get past ego and get your ideas out there
•    The creative process, and what blocks us from expressing ourselves fully
•    The power of body language, working with others, psychological safety and feedback in creating something great
•    The neuroscience of creativity
•    What really happens in The Daily Show writer’s room

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• Want to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's "Foundations of ACT" course.

• See Diana at an upcoming event

• 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 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:

Tell the Truth Salon Series

 You are invited to join me live in person or streaming online here in Santa Barbara to Tell the Truth Salon Series. This is something that I have been dreaming up for a while now. I want us to gather in person, online, and have real conversations, unedited, unscripted, with people who are change-makers in our world, but also to uncover our own inner truths. drdianahill.com/salon

Tell the Truth Salon Series

Sometimes, more isn’t more when putting your energy toward your values. If you are a high achiever or like to put your all into things, you must become more skillful and strategic about using your effort. In this skill-building episode, Diana Hill offers three simple but impactful tips to rebuild your energy to keep doing what you love without burning out.

You learn:

• The significance of noticing the point of diminishing returns
• How to diversify your energy diet
• The benefits of productive procrastination
• The importance of having more fun in your daily life

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• Become a Wise Effort Community member
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• Order 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.

• See Diana at an upcoming event

• 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 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:

Tell the Truth Salon Series

 You are invited to join me live in person or streaming online here in Santa Barbara to Tell the Truth Salon Series. This is something that I have been dreaming up for a while now. I want us to gather in person, online, and have real conversations, unedited, unscripted, with people who are change-makers in our world, but also to uncover our own inner truths. drdianahill.com/salon

Tell the Truth Salon Series

Are you engaging in meaningful work that benefits you and has a positive impact on the world around you? Brendan Kiernan of Helo.tv is a visionary in the media industry transitioning towards purposeful, positive-impact projects. Exploring the intersections of psychology, AI, and climate change, this episode delves into Kiernan’s journey from a conventional CEO to a climate change innovator with the Museum of Tomorrow. Through their insightful dialogue, Dr. Hill and Kiernan explore the essence of meaningful work, the challenges of aligning personal values with professional endeavors, and the transformative potential of envisioning a hopeful future for our planet.

• The importance of aligning professional projects with personal values and the planet’s well-being.
• How the Museum of Tomorrow uses AI to help individuals imagine and strive for a post-climate crisis world.
• Strategies to overcome obstacles when pivoting towards more values-aligned work, emphasizing psychological flexibility and the willingness to embrace discomfort.
• The role of envisioning a positive future motivates climate action and how collective visioning can lead to a more connected and sustainable world.

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• Become a Wise Effort Community member
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• Order 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.

• See Diana at an upcoming event

• 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 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:

Tell the Truth Salon Series

 You are invited to join me live in person or streaming online here in Santa Barbara to Tell the Truth Salon Series. This is something that I have been dreaming up for a while now. I want us to gather in person, online, and have real conversations, unedited, unscripted, with people who are change-makers in our world, but also to uncover our own inner truths. drdianahill.com/salon

Tell the Truth Salon Series