Wise Effort

By Dr. Diana Hill

Wise Effort 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.

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The podcast currently has 166 episodes available.

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March 13, 2023Use Positive Medicine to Revamp Your Life and Grow Your Strengths With Dr. Jordyn Feingold
Psychological well-being and physical health are not separate. Your relationships, values, and strengths can help you heal physically and grow emotionally. In this episode, Dr. Jordyn Feingold introduces the concept of Positive Medicine, which supports doctors in integrating positive psychology interventions into their medical practice. Her REVAMP model highlights relationships, engagement, vitality, achievement, meaning, and positive emotions as central to your physical and mental well-being. Dr. Diana Hill asks Dr. Feingold some BIG TALK questions and explores how she uses these principles in her stressful life. Listen to learn how to find your strengths, get motivated, and choose growth.
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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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If you are intrigued about Wise Effort or maybe a retreat wise effort in yoga, how we integrate wise effort into the therapy space, go check out drdianahill.com/workshop and get on my wait list.
I have a number of events that are gonna be coming up in this coming year, including wise effort and yoga with Elyse, you get to see where all the magic happens, and I would love, love, love for you to be there.
So check out my programming and workshops and collaborations at drdianahill.com/workshop
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59min
March 06, 2023Supporting Teens in Healthy Relationships, Sexuality, Consent and Body Image With Leah Aguirre and Geraldine O’Sullivan
The teenage years are an exciting time of development. Teens are exploring their relationship values, sexual identity, and sense of self-worth. In this episode, Diana talks with social workers Leah Aguirre and Geraldine O’Sullivan about how caregivers, parents, and therapists can best support teens in consent, sexuality, body image, and healthy communication.
Related Resources
Get enhanced show notes for this episode
Pre-order my upcoming book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special pre-order bonus gifts.
Want to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's "Foundations of ACT" course.

Diana's Events
Reserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2026!
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.
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:
Get on my Wise Effort workshop waitlist!
If you are intrigued about Wise Effort or maybe a retreat wise effort in yoga, how we integrate wise effort into the therapy space, go check out drdianahill.com/workshop and get on my wait list.
I have a number of events that are gonna be coming up in this coming year, including wise effort and yoga with Elyse, you get to see where all the magic happens, and I would love, love, love for you to be there.
So check out my programming and workshops and collaborations at drdianahill.com/workshop
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55min
February 27, 2023Making Great Romantic Relationships with Dr. Rick Hanson
According to Rick Hanson, there are things we can do every day to make our romantic relationships better. Whether you are looking for a new relationship or have been in one for decades, relationships take wise effort. In this episode, Dr. Rick Hanson shares about the early days with his wife, what worked to get them started and what keeps them going. There are things you can do that are authentic, practical and evidence-based to improve your romantic relationships. Listen in to learn strategies you can use today!
Related Resources
Get enhanced show notes for this episode
Pre-order my upcoming book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special pre-order bonus gifts.
Want to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's "Foundations of ACT" course.

For Members:
Listen to bonus audio with Rick and Diana discussing "Should I stay, or should I go?"

Diana's Events
Reserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2026!
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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.
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:
Get on my Wise Effort workshop waitlist!
If you are intrigued about Wise Effort or maybe a retreat wise effort in yoga, how we integrate wise effort into the therapy space, go check out drdianahill.com/workshop and get on my wait list.
I have a number of events that are gonna be coming up in this coming year, including wise effort and yoga with Elyse, you get to see where all the magic happens, and I would love, love, love for you to be there.
So check out my programming and workshops and collaborations at drdianahill.com/workshop
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1h
February 20, 2023The Power of Both/And Thinking to Find Creative, Integrative Solutions to Paradoxes With Dr. Marianne Lewis
Paradoxes are everywhere and natural and part of living a nuanced life. Often we limit ourselves by trying to fix paradoxes with Either/Or thinking. With Both/And Thinking we can move beyond duality into innovative, creative, and integrative solutions by reframing our questions and rethinking outcomes. In this episode, Dr. Diana Hill and Dr. Marianne Lewis explore paradoxes in our relationships, organizations, health behaviors, and careers. Learn how your conflicts and tensions hold opportunities for growth and flexibility. It's how we approach them that matters.
Related Resources
Get enhanced show notes for this episode
Pre-order my upcoming book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special pre-order bonus gifts.
Want to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's "Foundations of ACT" course.

Diana's Events
Reserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2026!
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.
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:
Get on my Wise Effort workshop waitlist!
If you are intrigued about Wise Effort or maybe a retreat wise effort in yoga, how we integrate wise effort into the therapy space, go check out drdianahill.com/workshop and get on my wait list.
I have a number of events that are gonna be coming up in this coming year, including wise effort and yoga with Elyse, you get to see where all the magic happens, and I would love, love, love for you to be there.
So check out my programming and workshops and collaborations at drdianahill.com/workshop
Wise Effort Workshop Waitlist
...more
55min
February 14, 2023A Meditation In Feeding Your Inner Demons with Lama Tsultrim Allione
This is a Bonus episode that accompanies Episode #54 Feed Your Inner Demons with Lama Tsultrim Allione. I suggest you listen to episode #54 first before listening to the bonus meditation.
In this Bonus episode, you'll do a Meditation In Feeding Your Inner Demons guided by Lama Tsultrim Allione.
Related Resources
Get enhanced show notes for this episode
Pre-order my upcoming book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special pre-order bonus gifts.
Want to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's "Foundations of ACT" course.

Diana's Events
Reserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2026!
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.
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:
Get on my Wise Effort workshop waitlist!
If you are intrigued about Wise Effort or maybe a retreat wise effort in yoga, how we integrate wise effort into the therapy space, go check out drdianahill.com/workshop and get on my wait list.
I have a number of events that are gonna be coming up in this coming year, including wise effort and yoga with Elyse, you get to see where all the magic happens, and I would love, love, love for you to be there.
So check out my programming and workshops and collaborations at drdianahill.com/workshop
Wise Effort Workshop Waitlist
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37min
February 13, 2023Feeding Your Inner Demons with Lama Tsultrim Allione
We all have inner “demons” that we wish we could get rid of such as jealousy, anger, anxiety, addictions, and feelings of not being good enough. What would happen if instead of fighting your demons you asked them what they really need? How can you transform your inner demons into allies? In this out-of-the-box episode, Lama Tulstrim Allione describes the meditation practice of Feeding Your Demons that she adapted 11th-century Tibetan teachings and Dr. Diana Hill bridges the practice with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) processes of being present, acceptance, perspective taking, and self-as-context.
Stay tuned for the bonus episode where Lama Tsultrim Allione will lead you through the full practice!
Related Resources
Get enhanced show notes for this episode
Pre-order my upcoming book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special pre-order bonus gifts.
Want to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's "Foundations of ACT" course.

Diana's Events
Reserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2026!
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.
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:
Get on my Wise Effort workshop waitlist!
If you are intrigued about Wise Effort or maybe a retreat wise effort in yoga, how we integrate wise effort into the therapy space, go check out drdianahill.com/workshop and get on my wait list.
I have a number of events that are gonna be coming up in this coming year, including wise effort and yoga with Elyse, you get to see where all the magic happens, and I would love, love, love for you to be there.
So check out my programming and workshops and collaborations at drdianahill.com/workshop
Wise Effort Workshop Waitlist
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41min
February 06, 2023Lessons From The Harvard Health Study on Happiness with Dr. Robert Waldinger
The Harvard Study of Adult Development is the longest scientific study of happiness and health that's ever been conducted. The results? Strong relationships make you feel better and live longer. Dr. Diana Hill sits down with psychiatrist and Zen priest Dr. Robert Waldinger to discuss his research findings and strategies you can use to make your friendships, partnerships, work relationships, and even casual ties more meaningful.
Get enhanced show notes for this episode
Pre-order my upcoming book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special pre-order bonus gifts.
Want to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's "Foundations of ACT" course.

Diana's Events
Reserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2026!
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.
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:
Get on my Wise Effort workshop waitlist!
If you are intrigued about Wise Effort or maybe a retreat wise effort in yoga, how we integrate wise effort into the therapy space, go check out drdianahill.com/workshop and get on my wait list.
I have a number of events that are gonna be coming up in this coming year, including wise effort and yoga with Elyse, you get to see where all the magic happens, and I would love, love, love for you to be there.
So check out my programming and workshops and collaborations at drdianahill.com/workshop
Wise Effort Workshop Waitlist
...more
59min
January 30, 2023The New Science Of Alcohol and Why You Should Think Before You Drink With Dr. David Nutt
According to neuropharmacology professor Dr. David Nutt, you must think before you drink. In this fascinating interview, Dr. Nutt takes a science-based look at drinking to unpack what happens in your brain and body when you drink and why you should reconsider your alcohol use. Learn the impact of alcohol on your neurotransmitters, microbiome, and hormones, the best way to drink if you choose to, and the future of alcohol research.
Related Resources
Get enhanced show notes for this episode
Pre-order my upcoming book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special pre-order bonus gifts.
Want to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's "Foundations of ACT" course.

Diana's Events
Reserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2026!
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.
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:
Get on my Wise Effort workshop waitlist!
If you are intrigued about Wise Effort or maybe a retreat wise effort in yoga, how we integrate wise effort into the therapy space, go check out drdianahill.com/workshop and get on my wait list.
I have a number of events that are gonna be coming up in this coming year, including wise effort and yoga with Elyse, you get to see where all the magic happens, and I would love, love, love for you to be there.
So check out my programming and workshops and collaborations at drdianahill.com/workshop
Wise Effort Workshop Waitlist
...more
50min
January 23, 2023How To Use Polyvagal Theory To Re-Tune Your Nervous System And Feel Safe Enough To Be Yourself With Dr. Stephen Porges
According to Dr. Stephen Porges, Polyvagal theory is about the science of safety and the biology of trust. Your physiology impacts your behavior more than you think and when you feel safe, you are better able to connect with others, be bold, and be free to be yourself. In this episode, Dr. Porges and Diana Hill explore everything from how the pandemic re-tuned our nervous systems, to the intersection of ACT and polyvagal theory, chanting, rituals, and religion, and why you should rethink your botox!
Related Resources
Get enhanced show notes for this episode
Pre-order my upcoming book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special pre-order bonus gifts.
Want to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's "Foundations of ACT" course.

For Members:
Listen to Diana's meditation on safeness and connection

Diana's Events
Reserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2026!
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.
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:
Get on my Wise Effort workshop waitlist!
If you are intrigued about Wise Effort or maybe a retreat wise effort in yoga, how we integrate wise effort into the therapy space, go check out drdianahill.com/workshop and get on my wait list.
I have a number of events that are gonna be coming up in this coming year, including wise effort and yoga with Elyse, you get to see where all the magic happens, and I would love, love, love for you to be there.
So check out my programming and workshops and collaborations at drdianahill.com/workshop
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1h 12min
January 16, 2023Five Mental Habits That Will Make Your Life Better With Dr. Diana Hill
We think a lot about changing our eating habits, drinking habits and exercise habits. But what about our mental habits? If you are stuck in habits of self-criticism, avoidance, worrying, or resisting what is, you won’t get very far on your New Year’s goals. In this episode, Dr. Diana Hill takes a fresh perspective on habit change by exploring 5 science-backed mental habits that will make your life better. Listen in for strategies you can apply to your life right now!
Related Resources
Get enhanced show notes for this episode
Pre-order my upcoming book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special pre-order bonus gifts.
Want to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's "Foundations of ACT" course.

For Members:
Get additional research links on Self-Compassion, Worry and Interoceptive Awareness
Bonus episode with Diana and Dr. Jud on habits in the new year

Diana's Events
Reserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2026!
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.
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:
Get on my Wise Effort workshop waitlist!
If you are intrigued about Wise Effort or maybe a retreat wise effort in yoga, how we integrate wise effort into the therapy space, go check out drdianahill.com/workshop and get on my wait list.
I have a number of events that are gonna be coming up in this coming year, including wise effort and yoga with Elyse, you get to see where all the magic happens, and I would love, love, love for you to be there.
So check out my programming and workshops and collaborations at drdianahill.com/workshop
Wise Effort Workshop Waitlist
...more
53min

FAQs about Wise Effort:

How many episodes does Wise Effort have?

The podcast currently has 166 episodes available.

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