By Dr. Diana Hill
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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.
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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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We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.
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Join Me for a Wise Effort Retreat at Blue Spirit, Costa Rica
Dr. Diana Hill invites viewers to join a retreat at Blue Spirit, Costa Rica from April 12th to 19th, 2025. The retreat offers an opportunity for deep physical and mental restoration, habit resetting, and developing meaningful connections. Participants will engage in the Wise Effort Program, designed to channel energy effectively and achieve personal goals. The Blue Spirit retreat center is highlighted for its beautiful coastal setting, daily swims, long beach walks, body treatments, a longevity center, and nutritious meals.
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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.
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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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Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.
We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.
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Join Me for a Wise Effort Retreat at Blue Spirit, Costa Rica
Dr. Diana Hill invites viewers to join a retreat at Blue Spirit, Costa Rica from April 12th to 19th, 2025. The retreat offers an opportunity for deep physical and mental restoration, habit resetting, and developing meaningful connections. Participants will engage in the Wise Effort Program, designed to channel energy effectively and achieve personal goals. The Blue Spirit retreat center is highlighted for its beautiful coastal setting, daily swims, long beach walks, body treatments, a longevity center, and nutritious meals.
Diana's Retreat in Costa Rica
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.
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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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Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.
We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.
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Join Me for a Wise Effort Retreat at Blue Spirit, Costa Rica
Dr. Diana Hill invites viewers to join a retreat at Blue Spirit, Costa Rica from April 12th to 19th, 2025. The retreat offers an opportunity for deep physical and mental restoration, habit resetting, and developing meaningful connections. Participants will engage in the Wise Effort Program, designed to channel energy effectively and achieve personal goals. The Blue Spirit retreat center is highlighted for its beautiful coastal setting, daily swims, long beach walks, body treatments, a longevity center, and nutritious meals.
Diana's Retreat in Costa Rica
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.
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Listen as Stephen Batchelor highlights their relevance in contemporary life, emphasizing personal transformation and ethical living.
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We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.
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.
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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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Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.
We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.
Mentioned in this episode:
Join Me for a Wise Effort Retreat at Blue Spirit, Costa Rica
Dr. Diana Hill invites viewers to join a retreat at Blue Spirit, Costa Rica from April 12th to 19th, 2025. The retreat offers an opportunity for deep physical and mental restoration, habit resetting, and developing meaningful connections. Participants will engage in the Wise Effort Program, designed to channel energy effectively and achieve personal goals. The Blue Spirit retreat center is highlighted for its beautiful coastal setting, daily swims, long beach walks, body treatments, a longevity center, and nutritious meals.
Diana's Retreat in Costa Rica
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.
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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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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.
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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.”
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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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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.
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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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We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.
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.
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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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Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.
We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.
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