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Wise Effort

Wise Effort

By: Dr. Diana Hill
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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!Copyright 2025 Dr. Diana Hill Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Social Sciences
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Episodes
  • How to Get the Relationships You Want Without Selling Yourself Short

    How to Get the Relationships You Want Without Selling Yourself Short
    May 12 2025

    In this heart-opening episode, Dr. Diana Hill invites you to step into big love—the kind of deeply nourishing, energizing relationships that align with your values and genius without compromising your authenticity. Through personal stories, scientific insights, and actionable tools, Diana guides you to explore how you can get the friendships, partnerships, and connections you truly want—without shrinking yourself or playing small.

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    • Want to enhance your movement? Take Diana's audio course, "Level Up Your Movement." It's on pre-sale today for a special subscriber-only discount ($40 off for a limited time) and will be available on March 3, 2025.
    • Get our new book I Know I Should Exercise, But…44 Reasons We Don't Move and How to Get Over Them. I wrote it with Katy Bowman, and it will be available on March 4, 2025.
    • 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 2025!
    • 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.
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    41 mins
  • Generosity, Greed, and Sustainable Practice with Insight Timer CEO Christopher Plowman

    Generosity, Greed, and Sustainable Practice with Insight Timer CEO Christopher Plowman
    Apr 28 2025

    Diana Hill shares her morning routine, which includes her personal meditation practices using Insight Timer as a tool. This episode features an in-depth conversation with Insight Timer CEO Christopher Plowman about democratizing mental health, the intersection of generosity, greed, and capitalism, the future of AI in meditation, and the challenges and principles of sustaining practice. They also touch on recent research affirming the benefits of consistent and varied meditation practices.

    Listen and Learn About:
    • Generosity and Free Resources
    • AI and Meditation
    • Consistency and Variety in Meditation
    • Challenges in Maintaining Meditation

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    Get enhanced show notes for this episode

    • Want to enhance your movement? Take Diana's audio course, "Level Up Your Movement." It's on pre-sale today for a special subscriber-only discount ($40 off for a limited time) and will be available on March 3, 2025.
    • Get our new book I Know I Should Exercise, But…44 Reasons We Don't Move and How to Get Over Them. I wrote it with Katy Bowman, and it will be available on March 4, 2025.
    • 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 2025!
    • 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...
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    54 mins
  • Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child with Ned Johnson & Dr. William Stixrud

    Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child with Ned Johnson & Dr. William Stixrud
    Apr 14 2025

    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 book 'The Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child.' They discuss foundational strategies for parenting that include establishing a strong connection, acting as a consultant rather than a manager, communicating healthy expectations, teaching an accurate model of reality, motivating children without trying to change them, being a non-anxious presence, and encouraging radical downtime. The episode offers insights, examples, and personal stories, underscoring the importance of balancing support with autonomy to foster responsible, self-driven children.

    Listen and Learn About:
    • The Self-Driven Child Principles
    • The Importance of Connection in Parenting
    • Debunking the Myth of a Linear Path to Success
    • The Importance of Psychological Richness
    • The Hero's Journey and Personal Setbacks

    Related Resources

    Get enhanced show notes for this episode

    • Want to enhance your movement? Take Diana's audio course, "Level Up Your Movement." It's on pre-sale today for a special subscriber-only discount ($40 off for a limited time) and will be available on March 3, 2025.
    • Get our new book I Know I Should Exercise, But…44 Reasons We Don't Move and How to Get Over Them. I wrote it with Katy Bowman, and it will be available on March 4, 2025.
    • 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 2025!
    • 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
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    1 hr and 5 mins

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