The Wise Effort Show

Secret Sangha: Growth

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another Secret Sangha episode of The Wise Effort Show. The group’s word this week is “growth,” chosen after Diana's 13-year-old son d...

Bonus Meditation: Growth

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Diana Hill guides a non-dual, open-awareness meditation beginning with listening to a bell, landing in the body through sound, contact with the gr...

How A Little By Little Becomes A Lot with Eric Zimmer

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you keep trying to make big changes, only to burn out or get stuck at the choice point? In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill tal...

Secret Sangha: Compassion

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you shut down, look away, or push yourself harder when you’re faced with suffering—your own or someone else’s? In this Secret Sangha episode ...

Bonus Meditation: Compassion

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Diana Hill guides a Compassion Practice beginning with soothing rhythm breathing, slowing the breath to match one’s nervous system while breathi...

Secret Sangha: Equanimity

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel thrown off balance by praise, blame, fear, or stressful news when life hits hard? In this Secret Sangha episode of The Wise Effort Show, D...

Bonus Meditation: Equanimity

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This breathwork and guided meditation session, led by Dr. Diana Hill, is part of the Diana's weekly Sangha community. This meditation guides a mindful...

Happiness Traps and Hacks with Laurie Santos

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you doing “all the right things” and still feeling like happiness keeps slipping through your fingers? In this episode, Dr. Diana Hill talks w...

The Science of Wise and Fierce Relationships with Diana Hill and Gabby Reece

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you keep getting stuck in the same fights or feeling rejected in your relationship? In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill shares ...

Secret Sangha: Kind Love

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you seeking more empathy, less fear, and stronger connections in a divided world? In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill discusse...

Bonus Meditation: Kind Love

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This breathwork and guided meditation session, led by Dr. Diana Hill, is part of the Diana's weekly Sangha community. This meditation walks you throug...

Bonus Meditation: Context

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This breathwork and guided meditation session, led by Dr. Diana Hill, is part of the Diana's weekly Sangha community. This meditation walks you throug...

Secret Sangha: Context

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you aware of how your environment and context influence your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors? In this Secret Sangha episode of The Wise Effort S...

The Science of Transformation and Imagination With Cassandra Vieten

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How can we use our imagination to transform individually and our collective consciousness? Clinical psychologist Dr. Diana Hill explores this question...

Bonus Meditation: Flexibility

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This guided meditation session, led by Dr. Diana Hill, is part of the Diana's weekly Sangha community. This meditation uses the bell to bring your' at...

Secret Sangha: Flexibility

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling stuck in a problem—believing every scary thought, trying to “fix” your feelings, or spiraling into overthinking instead of movin...

Power of the Pause with Jillian Pransky

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can we practice the power of the pause? In this week's episode of the Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill sits down with meditation and yoga teacher ...

Compassion, ACT, and Wise Livelihood With Dr. Dennis Tirch

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can you live a compassion-focused life while navigating high-performance environments? In this episode of the Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill hos...

Giving Good Things Freely: The Science of Generosity

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode will help you find inner peace through the practice of generosity. Dr. Diana Hill explores the concept of generosity, from personal stori...

The Pursuit of Excellence and Ruthless Selfishness with Gabby Reece

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Getting Back on The Path with Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer and Christie Aschwanden

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 vulner...

How to Defuse From Unhelpful Thoughts

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 fa...

The Power of Non-attachment

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself trapped in the cycle of chasing things that ultimately make you unhappy? Dr. Diana Hill, a clinical psychologist, explores how no...

Openness Is the New Mindfulness With Jonathan Schooler

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can we cultivate more openness in our lives? In this episode, Dr. Diana Hill explores this question with cognitive psychologist Dr. Jonathan Schoo...

Wise Effort, Wanting More, and Letting Go with Diana Hill and Carl Erik Fisher

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 E...

Sleep and Eat Smarter with Shawn Stevenson

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling with the connection between your sleep, nutrition, and stress levels? In this episode, Dr. Diana Hill sits down with Shawn Stevenson, the d...

Get Into Your Body and Feel Less Stress With Yoga Tune Up Founder Jill Miller

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Choosing Wholeness in Relationships with Courtney Smith

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to Courtney Smith, fear can send us “below the line” in relationships. When you act from fear, you end up scrambling for security, contr...

Staying Authentic While Growing Big with CorePower Yoga Co-founder Brandon Cox

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 lov...

Breadwinners, Working Women, and Power in the Household with Melissa Hogenboom

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are your relationships and household dynamics feeling out of balance due to money and work stressors? This episode explores insights and strategies fo...

Find Your Voice and Write Your Genius With Diana Hill and Jennie Nash

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you an aspiring writer struggling to find your voice? This week’s episode explores how to tap into your unique creative genius and align it with...

Grief Rituals For Uncertain Times with Francis Weller

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can we respond to uncertainty and loss with the power of soul work? In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill speaks with Francis We...

How to Do an Energy Audit

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling scattered, low, or depleted? Join Dr. Diana Hill as she takes you through a step-by-step energy audit to reclaim your vitality and your life. ...

Deep Resilience with Michael Kearney

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can you develop deep resilience? That’s the focus of this insightful episode with Dr. Michael Kearney. Dr. Diana Hill and Dr. Kearney explore th...

The Magic of Community With Godmothers Books Founder Jennifer Rudolph Walsh

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a reason why Prince Harry called Jennifer Rudolph Walsh his “fairy godmother.” That’s because she has a magical way of creating commun...

Stable Heart and Clear Mind

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is about stabilizing your heart and clearing your mind so you can show up more effectively in a world that’s constan...

Urges, Addictions, and Choice With Carl Erik Fisher

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling overwhelmed by your addiction or the addiction of a loved one? Discover a creative, non-shaming, and integrative way to understand and address...

The Medicine of Surrender, Poetry, and Metaphor With Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can poetry be a form of medicine? Dr. Diana Hill explores this profound question with poet Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer on the Wise Effort Show. They dis...

Music as a Spiritual Practice with Toad the Wet Sprocket's Glen Phillips

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when the thing you love—your art, your work, your creativity—starts feeling like a product? When the metrics of success get louder ...

Using the Psychology of Creativity to Overcome "Boreout" (Live at Jane Restaurant)

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling boreout? That restless, understimulated, underinvolved sense that your work—or your life—needs a refresh? Creativity might be the key. In ...

Dating After Divorce with Whitney Cubbison

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill delves into the complexities of dating after divorce with guest Whitney Cubbison, author of 'W...

Loving Someone With Cancer With ACT Expert Dr. Jennifer Gregg

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this touching episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill converses with Dr. Jennifer Gregg, a psycho-oncologist with vast experience in behavi...

How to Create Big Love and Stop Selling Yourself Short

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this heart-opening episode, Dr. Diana Hill invites you to step into big love—the kind of deeply nourishing, energizing relationships that align w...

Generosity, Greed, and Sustainable Practice with Insight Timer CEO Christopher Plowman

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Diana Hill shares her morning routine, which includes her personal meditation practices using Insight Timer as a tool. This episode features an in-dep...

Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child with Ned Johnson & Dr. William Stixrud

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dr. Diana Hill on The Wise Effort Show as she interviews Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson, authors of 'The Self-Driven Child' and their new bo...

The Secret To Growing Wiser as You Age

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this live episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill discusses how to grow wiser as we age, challenging common myths and fears about aging. Re...

Eat, Move, and Stress Your Body Better with Dr. Sharon Bergquist

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill and Dr. Sharon Bergquist discuss the concept of 'good stress' and its benefits on cellular hea...

Wise Effort in the Bedroom

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill explores how to bring more excitement, connection, and playfulness into your sex life using th...

Consider This: Wise Effort in Relationships With Nedra Glover Tawwab

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill and therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab explore what it means to practice wise effort in relationshi...

The Art of Living in Uncertain Times With Krista Tippett

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, clinical psychologist Dr. Diana Hill engages in a profound conversation with Krista Tippett, a Peabody Award-...

How to Fall in Love With Movement with Kelly McGonigal and Katy Bowman

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, host Diana Hill is joined by her co-author and biomechanist Katy Bowman and they talk with health psychologis...

Reclaiming Your Love of Movement (Real Play) Live

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special live episode of The Wise Effort Podcast, Dr. Diana Hill explores how to bring more movement into our lives and express our movement ge...

Intimacy, Impulsivity, and Saying Yes to What Is With ACT (Real Play)

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill explores the themes of impulsivity, intimacy, and connection during uncertain times. Joined by...

5 Things to Do When Everything Falls Apart

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill discusses how to navigate through life's crises, whether large or small. She shares 5 things t...

The Science of Your Hidden Genius With Alex Ellison

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Diana Hill and Alex Ellison discuss the science of your hidden genius and how understanding it can help you excel in your career and life. Related...

4 Lessons I Learned for the Millionth Time in 2024

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What are the lessons that you got for the millionth time this year? I reflect on the recurring lessons I’ve learned throughout the year and visit a ...

Holding Space for Yourself and Others With Thomas Parkes

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"What does it mean to hold space for someone?" In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, host Dr. Diana Hill sits down with therapist and musician Tom ...

Turn Your Anger Into Positive Energy With Giulia Preziuso

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dr. Diana Hill as she explores how to channel feelings of helplessness, overwhelm, and anger with trauma therapist Giulia Preziuso. Delving into ...

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

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

5 Reasons Why You Are Overcommitted and Underinvolved

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill explores the paradox of feeling overcommitted yet under involved. She talks about the psycholo...

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

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 W...

Play Big and Write Something Great With Jennie Nash

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 dis...

What to Do About AI Anxiety

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

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

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

Your Genius Is Your Problem

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, powe...

Transform Perfectionism into Social Contribution with Sonya Looney

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill, a clinical psychologist, discusses the challenges of perfectionism and how to practice wise e...

The Four Great Life Tasks with Stephen Batchelor

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 tha...

The Way Out Is In with Jo Confino

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Wise Parenting with ACT

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Effor...

Wise Effort and Dirty Little Secrets With Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Waddi...

(Replay) Wake Up, Slow Down, and Resist Busyness

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Pleasure and Intimacy with Sex Therapist Dr. Jenn Kennedy

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can you have satisfying sex and feel more pleasure? More sensuality? In this episode, Diana welcomes Dr. Jenn Kennedy, a board-certified sex thera...

The Future of Wise Leadership with Dr. Emma Sappälä

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 miscon...

Designing Your Perfect Movement Plan with Katy Bowman

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 personal...

6 Ways to Boost Your Creativity

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 adapt...

Creativity, Comedy, and Letting It Be Bad With “The Daily Show’s” Sarah Hamblin

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

3 Simple Tips to Turn Your Energy Around Each Day

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 bec...

Designing Positive Impact Work and a Vision for Tomorrow With Brendan Kiernan

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Living Life on Your Own Terms With Michael Herold (Real Play)

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Herold is a confidence coach, public speaker, and ACT specialist. He also has a neuromuscular condition that may necessitate him leaving his b...

How to Use a Mantra with Dr. Diana Hill

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder what a mantra is and how to use one? In this skill-building episode, Dr. Diana Hill shares the emerging science behind mantras, offers som...

How to Build Secure Relationships in an Insecure World With Dr. Ann Kelley

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to interact in a secure way from a centered, wise space? According to Dr. Ann Kelley, co-author of Secure Relating and co-...

Trapped By Your Own Success? Embrace Values and Commitment with Jennie Nash (Real Play)

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this real play, Dr. Diana Hill is joined by workshop participant Jennie Nash live from a Blue Spirit Costa Rica retreat. Together, they navigate Je...

Kids, Social Media, and Digital Thriving with Dr. Emily Weinstein

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

According to Dr. Emily Weinstein, head of Harvard’s Center for Digital Thriving, we are going about it wrong regarding kids and screens. We must sto...

How to Sit With an Uncomfortable Feeling

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We often hear that we need to learn to tolerate uncertainty and be comfortable with our feelings. However, it's not always easy to do so. Dr. Diana Hi...

In This Moment, You Are Enough with Ofosu Jones-Quartey

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

According to Ofosu Jones-Quartey, everyone is deserving of their own love and compassion, because in this moment, you are enough. Inner work is the wa...

The Confidence To Speak Up with Jane Chapman (Real Play)

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Confidence is defined as the feeling or belief that you can rely on someone or something; firm trust. When we're in an uncomfortable conversation with...

How to Use ACT to Help Adolescents Thrive With Dr. Louise Hayes

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do we help our teenagers thrive? World-renown ACT expert Louise Hayes, discusses how parents, caregivers and educators can help teens discove...

What To Do When You Feel Like You Don’t Have Enough Time

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us feel like we don’t have enough time, so we rush through life, feeling scattered and dissatisfied. On the flip side, we put off things tha...

What Do We Really Yearn For With PBT and ACT Founders Steven Hayes and Joseph Ciarrochi

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you really yearn for? According to Steven Hayes and Joseph Ciarrochi, humans have 6 core yearnings that guide our behavior towards or away fro...

Getting Out of Your Own Way With Jenny Schatzle (Real Play)

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, the biggest barrier to living up to your values is you. In this real play, fitness instructor and CEO of Bond Fitness, Jenny Schatzle, shar...

The One Skill You Need to Grow Wise

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wise Effort is about putting your energy in places that matter and savoring the good of your life along the way. The Wise Effort show, hosted by Dr. D...

The Hunger Habit With Dr. Judson Brewer

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can you use neuroscience to break the habit of eating when you are not hungry? Dr. Jud Brewer shares a three-step method to rewire your brain and ...

Brain Health and Exercise Across the Lifespan with Dr. Jenny Etnier

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jenny Etneir is a mom, sports coach, and leading researcher in brain health, cognition, and exercise. In this science-packed, practical, and motiv...

Break Through Your Exercise Barriers using ACT with Dr. Jason Lillis

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone knows that exercise is good for you, so why do only a quarter of Americans meet the CDC’s guidelines for physical activity? In this episode...

100th Episode! Energize Your Life With Constructive Rest, Nutritious Movement, and Mindful Eating Featuring Katy Bowman, David Nutt, Pilar Gerasimo, Kimberley Wilson, and More.

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special 100th-episode celebration, Diana offers her favorite and most effective tips to energize your health. Dump “junk food,” rest, and ...

How to Have a Better Year in 2024 With Dr. Diana Hill, Elissa Epel, Alexandra Crosswell, Rick Hanson, Brad Stulberg, Anna Lembke and More

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can we use what we learned in 2023 to navigate 2024 with greater fortitude and flexibility? In this episode, Diana shares 4 science-backed tips th...

Savoring the Good: A Short Meditation With Dr. Diana Hill

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Give yourself the gift of savoring this holiday season. Diana encourages you to stop running and savor the good in this short meditation. She guides y...

From Reviving Ophelia to a Life in Light: Growing Happier as We Age With Mary Pipher

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Pipher revolutionized our understanding of adolescent girls with her best-selling book Reviving Ophelia. Since then, Mary has been writing about ...

It’s Your Mother’s Fault, Now What? How to Heal From Family Estrangement With Giulia Preziuso

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Family estrangement is more common than you may think. Most of us don’t talk about our family conflict because we feel shame, stigma, and dread the ...

The Art of Solitude, Creativity, and Secular Buddhism With Stephen Batchelor

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Solitude is part of wellbeing. Alone time allows you to ponder good questions, explore creativity, and consider what it means to be a good human. In t...