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The Wise Effort Show

Dr. Diana Hill
Mindfulness
Mental Health
Meditation
Creativity
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Psychological Flexibility
Movement
Wise Effort
Self-Compassion
Relationships
Personal Growth
Recovery
Community
Family Dynamics
Compassion
Exercise
Addiction
Nutrition
Personal Development
Biomimicry

The Wise Effort Show 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 p... more

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Latest Episodes

Have you hit a wall in midlife and started wondering if it's too late to build something bigger? This episode gives you concrete, science-backed practices for answering that question and reclaiming the life you actually want. Diana talks with NPR hea... more

After a client checked in on her wellbeing following a newsletter that said she felt overwhelmed, Diana reflects on how modern life collapses the space we need to know what fuels us versus drains us. She shares creating space through an “energy audit... more

Dr. Diana Hill shares how retreat helps clarify where your energy is aligned or depleted, drawing on her family’s annual week at Plum Village, a Buddhist Monastery founded by Thich Nhat Hahn. When you go on retreat, you come back to yourself and thin... more

Do you get grippy, anxious, or self-critical when life doesn’t go the way you planned? In this Secret Sangha episode, I explore the paradox and dark side of control—sparked by what happened at a private dinner after my Tell the Truth Salon event with... more

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Recent Guests

Joseph Ciarrochi
Professor and researcher in ACT/process-based therapy
Catholic University (Australia)
Episode: How to Be a Decent Human When Someone Is Not Decent to You With Dr. Joseph Ciarrochi
Eve Ekman
Contemplative social scientist, emotion researcher, senior fellow at the Greater Good Science Center
Greater Good Science Center, UC Berkeley
Episode: The Atlas of Emotions With Eve Ekman
Judson Brewer
Neuroscientist at Brown University
Brown University
Episode: Inside Information About Your Brain with Dr. Jud Brewer
Doug Abrams
Co-author of The Book of Joy and The Book of Hope; founder of Idea Architects
Idea Architects
Episode: Hope, Joy, and Are We Going To Be OK? Live in Costa Rica With Doug Abrams
Eric Zimmer
Host of The One You Feed podcast
The One You Feed
Episode: How A Little By Little Becomes A Lot with Eric Zimmer
Gabrielle Reece
Professional athlete, businesswoman, and author
Episode: The Science of Wise and Fierce Relationships with Diana Hill and Gabby Reece
Cassandra Vieten
Clinical professor at UC San Diego, Director of the Center for Mindfulness, and Director of Research at the Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination.
UC San Diego
Episode: The Science of Transformation and Imagination With Cassandra Vieten
Jillian Pransky
A seasoned yoga and meditation teacher with over 30 years of experience.
Episode: Power of the Pause with Jillian Pransky
Dr. Dennis Tirch
Founder of the Center for Compassion Focused Therapy, researcher, clinician, trainer, and author of six books, including Experiencing ACT from the Inside Out and the Compassionate Mind Guide to Overcoming Anxiety.
Center for Compassion Focused Therapy
Episode: Compassion, ACT, and Wise Livelihood With Dr. Dennis Tirch

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Diana Hill
Host of The Wise Effort Show

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 205 ratings
  • Can’t pick just one!

    Wow… Dr. Diana.. as a 65 year old just releasing completely from self imposed ‘demons’ I find you words so comforting and relatable! Yeeesss!! You are my people! Just heard you on Tami Simon’s Sounds True podcast but even before that been a huge fan

    Thank you thank you

    Frances K

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hitting my stride
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this show

    I heard Dr Hill on another podcast (Therapists Uncensored) and started checking out Wise Effort. I am slowly going through her back catalog and I can say with certainty that her podcast is changing my life. She introduces me to research leaders, I order their books, I follow the specific actions she suggests at “the other side…” I am so grateful for this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    popemark
    United Statesa year ago
  • So much good information

    This podcast provides so much value. Diana is an incredible host!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrSharonB
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love love love

    I am so happy I found you Diana. Keep on keeping on!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoodGood Soul
    United States2 years ago
  • Dr Hill has all-star guests throughout the episode catalogue and takes a gentle, compassionate approach to storytelling and interviewing. I appreciate the Buddhist wisdom sprinkled throughout. This is a Western podcast that doesn't take credit for ancient wisdom. Episodes are not all alike, but each one can offer insight. I recommend it.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Aurorespera
    2 years ago

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Some feedback notes the host's pacing can feel fast to sensitive listeners; many find the content consistently practical and hopeful.
Listeners praise the host for accessible, science-informed guidance that blends psychology with spirituality.
Guests are credible and bring diverse, practical wisdom that listeners can apply in daily life.

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The Atlas of Emotions With Eve Ekman
Q: Tell us a little bit about even studying emotions for decades.
Ekman explains a shift from purely regulating emotions to translating science into practical, relatable insights that help people live with their emotions in daily life, emphasizing translation, literacy, and application for broad audiences.
Inside Information About Your Brain with Dr. Jud Brewer
Q: How can people try the noting practice in real life, like driving or in a meeting?
By simply labeling present experiences (seeing, feeling, thinking) in the moment rather than engaging with the content of thoughts, which helps keep attention grounded and reduces rumination.
Inside Information About Your Brain with Dr. Jud Brewer
Q: What is inside information about the brain that you're discovering now?
That the default mode network can be consciously influenced through simple practices like noting, which reduces self-referential thinking and can shift brain activity even in a short amount of training.
Hope, Joy, and Are We Going To Be OK? Live in Costa Rica With Doug Abrams
Q: You talk about shifting narratives around despair and climate doom. Do you see signs that this shift is actually taking hold?
Yes. Working with climate leadership and public policy, people are starting to move from doom to determination, with renewables accelerating and a stronger sense that individuals can influence outcomes through collective action and wiser everyday choices.
The Science of Happiness and Finding Joy with Laurie Santos
Q: What advice do you give students about happiness and high achievement?
Laurie emphasizes the importance of recognizing that happiness isn't just about feeling good all the time; both positive and negative emotions are crucial for flourishing.

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The show centers on living wisely by investing energy where it matters, blending scientific insight with contemplative practice. Episodes frequently explore mindfulness, ACT and other evidence-based approaches, neuroscience, emotional health, and practical behavioral strategies to reduce burnout and improve daily life. Unique strengths include a clear synthesis of modern psychology with spiritual and existential perspectives, actionable takeaways at episode ends, and a welcoming, conversational host style that makes complex ideas feel accessible for high-achieving listeners seeking sustainable well-being.

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1. Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
2. Psychologists Off the Clock
3. 10% Happier with Dan Harris
4. Therapist Uncensored Podcast
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3. Judson Brewer
4. Doug Abrams
5. Eric Zimmer
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7. Cassandra Vieten
8. Jillian Pransky

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