Wise Effort

Nov 11 2024 145 ep. 47 mins 117

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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. 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 Wise Effort!

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5 Ways to Start Getting What You Really Yearn for in Life

Nov 11 2024 21 mins

In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, clinical psychologist Dr. Diana Hill explores how to stop overcommitting and start getting what you yearn for in life. Discussing concepts like the myth of normalcy, holding too tightly to stories, and avoiding feelings, she offers five actionable solutions grounded in ACT, contemplative practice, and her extensive experience with high achie

5 Reasons Why You Are Overcommitted and Underinvolved

Nov 04 2024 32 mins

In this episode of the Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill explores the paradox of feeling overcommitted yet under involved. She talks about the psychological and contextual reasons behind the paradox, including the myths of normalcy, the craving for more, the impact of our limiting stories, the avoidance of discomfort, and the misalignment with our values. Finally, she encourages lis

Unconditional Love, Clinging, and the Science of Letting Go With Dr. Joe Ciarrochi

Oct 21 2024 55 mins

What does it mean to love unconditionally? And what does science teach us about letting go? That's what we will explore today in this episode of The Wise Effort Show with Dr. Joe Ciarrochi.Related ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodeWant to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's on-demand course, "Foundations of ACT."Diana's EventsReserve your spot in Diana

Play Big and Write Something Great With Jennie Nash

Oct 07 2024 60 mins

In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill explores how to 'play big' in your writing life with renowned book coach Jennie Nash. They discuss the evolution of their relationship, including Jennie’s role in guiding Diana’s upcoming book and the challenges of developing authentic writing that leverages 'genius energy.' Jennie shares insights into the emerging field o

What to Do About AI Anxiety

Sep 23 2024 39 mins

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 AnxietyAI and Job Security ConcernsDistress Tolerance SkillsRecogniz

What We Can Learn From Nature's Genius With Dayna Baumeister

Sep 09 2024 49 mins

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�

Your Genius Is Your Problem

Aug 26 2024 23 mins

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 exp

Transform Perfectionism into Social Contribution with Sonya Looney

Aug 12 2024 37 mins

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 persona

The Four Great Life Tasks with Stephen Batchelor

Aug 05 2024 31 mins

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 LearnThe Buddha's definition of what it means to be awakeTask #1: Embrac

The Way Out Is In with Jo Confino

Jul 29 2024 48 mins

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 succ