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’s see what we can learn from nature’s genius. Listen and learnExamples of Biomimicry in ActionPsychological Insights from NatureAdapting to Change: Lessons from NatureExploring Trust in Nature and Human RelationshipsLessons from Nature on Death and DyingHow to Engage with Biomimicry in Everyday LifeDr. Baumeister shares insights from her extensive work in the field, providing examples of nature-inspired innovations and touching on deeper themes like trust, stress management, and even perspectives on death.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's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe 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.Leave feedback for the showThanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.Mentioned in this episode:Join Me for a Wise Effort Retreat at Blue Spirit, Costa RicaDr. Diana Hill invites viewers to join

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 explore and use their genius energy wisely. Diana shares tips for how to make your genius work for you, rather than your genius being your problem.Listen and LearnWhy everyone has a genius energyHow to look for genius energy is others, nature, and yourselfWhat’s your struggle?How your genius is your problem?Listen as Diana shares personal anecdotes about how her genius is her problem, to illustrate how genius energy can both empower and hinder personal growth.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's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe 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.Leave feedback for the showThanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.Mentioned in this episode:Join Me for a Wise Effort Retreat at Blue Spirit, Costa RicaDr. Diana Hill invites viewers to join a retreat at Blue Spirit, Costa Rica from April 12th to 19th, 2025. The retreat offers an...

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 personal and professional transitions. Listen and LearnWays to handle crossroads at workInteractions between perfectionism and social contributionThe power of impacting just one personHow to evaluate success based on how you define successListen as Diana and Sonya share personal experiences and practical insights to help listeners loosen their grip on perfectionism and focus on meaningful contributions.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's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe 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.Leave feedback for the showThanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.Mentioned in this episode:Join Me for a Wise Effort Retreat at Blue Spirit, Costa RicaDr. Diana Hill invites viewers to join a retreat at Blue Spirit, Costa Rica from April 12th to 19th, 2025. The retreat offers an opportunity for deep...

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: Embrace LifeTask #2 Letting Reactivity BeTask #3: See the Stopping of ReactivityTask #4: Living EthicallyListen as Stephen Batchelor highlights their relevance in contemporary life, emphasizing personal transformation and ethical living.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's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe 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.Leave feedback for the showThanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.

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 success.Listen and LearnHow to make a big impact with a small effortHow to lead from the front, center, and backWays to look for insights inside yourselfTo Avoid The Trap of Endless Striving:Listen to Jo as he shares his thoughts on moving away from the pursuit of being at the top and instead finding that the true path lies within.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's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe 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.Leave feedback for the showThanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.Mentioned in this episode:Join Me for a Wise Effort Retreat at Blue Spirit, Costa RicaDr. Diana Hill invites viewers to join a retreat at Blue Spirit, Costa Rica from April 12th to 19th, 2025. The retreat offers an opportunity for deep physical and mental restoration, habit resetting, and developing meaningful connections. Participants will...

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 Effort, Diana is crossposting a recent interview she did on the Mindful Mama Podcast, hosted by Hunter Clarke-Fields.Listen and Learn:Diana's UpbringingStruggles with PerfectionismJourney to Recovery and MindfulnessIntegrating Academic and Spiritual PracticesACT Principles and ParentingEnjoy hearing Diana Hill discuss how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help us become more psychologically flexible and how that will help our parenting.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's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe 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.Leave feedback for the showThanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.

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 Waddington. They delve into the concept and practice of Wise Effort.Listen and Learn:Wise Effort and EnergyPrinciples and Techniques for Wise EffortValue of Diverse InteractionsRecognizing Negative NarrativesManaging Emotional ResponsesRelated 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's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe 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.Leave feedback for the showThanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.

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 don’t have to go to a monastery to find peace of mind because, as Thich Nhat Hanh teaches, “Happiness is here and now.” Listen and learnWhy We Should Look For A Path, Not A PillThe Three Beneficial Qualities Of Spiritual PathsWhat is InterbeingHow to practice Walking MeditationHow to Wake Up And See What’s HereThich Nhat Hanh’s BedroomWhy We Should Consider Our IntentionForms Of Meditation At Plum VillageHow to Practice Eating MeditationWhat Are The Four NutrimentsHow To Heal the Past and The Future In the PresentWhy We Need To Resist Busyness Non-violentlyEnjoy this episode as Diana offers you practices to wake up, engage with the world more mindfully, and find a little more space in your day to enjoy your life. 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's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe 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.Leave feedback for the showThanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.

How can you have satisfying sex and feel more pleasure? More sensuality? In this episode, Diana welcomes Dr. Jenn Kennedy, a board-certified sex therapist, to explore ways to experience more pleasure and intimacy with our partner(s). Dr. Kennedy shares insights from her extensive experience with individuals and couples, including LGBTQ communities. Diana asks listeners' questions ranging from dealing with body image issues to navigating sexual relationships after divorce. Listen and learnthe impact of sexual energy on overall life, essential factors for long-term sexual satisfaction,overcoming barriers to enjoyable sex,practical tips for couples experiencing differences in sexual desire. Enjoy this conversation with Dr. Jenn Kennedy as she shares the importance of knowing one's anatomy and having effective communication for improving sexual experiences and a healthy, vibrant sex life.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's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe 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.Leave feedback for the showThanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.

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 misconceptions about leadership, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, compassion, and positive energy.Listen and Learn:The Importance of Self-Awareness in LeadershipPositive Leadership and EnergyThe Future of LeadershipThe Impact of Emotional Connection Through Authentic LeadershipListen to this conversation to learn ways to cultivate an inner calm as a wise leader so you can lead effective decision-making.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's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe 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.Leave feedback for the showThanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.

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 personalized movement plan that aligns with one’s values and bodily needs. They delve into the concept of 'nutritious movement,' exploring movement calories, macro and micronutrients, while highlighting the importance of integrating movement into different life domains.Listen and Learn how to:Reframe Daily Activities as Nutritious MovementAddress Movement Challenges in Daily LifeAdapt to Life's Different StagesFind Joy in Physical Activities and Use Katy’s Tips for Incorporating MovementListen now to hear Katy provide practical advice on creating varied and enriching movement habits, addressing back pain, and maintaining dynamic movement throughout life.Related ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodeMy Perfect Movement Plan by Katy BowmanWant to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's on-demand course, "Foundations of ACT."Recommended Next Episode to EnjoyRethink Your Position and Move Nutritiously With Katy Bowman (Live From Costa Rica!)Diana's EventsReserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe 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.Leave feedback for the showThanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of

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 adapting to changing times. Yet we live in a world where creativity is undervalued, and we block ourselves from being creative by playing small or quitting when things get uncomfortable. In this skill-building episode, clinical psychologist and creativity seeker Dr. Diana Hill will walk you through 6 evidence-based and time-tested steps to boosting your creativity today!Listen and learn:Contexts that will support your creativityThe Neuroscience of CreativityWhy you need to let it be bad before it can become goodThe value of mind wanderingThe importance of creating with othersHow to refine your creativityLetting it all goRelated 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's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe 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.Leave feedback for the showThanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.

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 ideas before you get to great ones. In this episode, Dr. Diana Hill sits down with Sarah Hamblin, a writer and director for The Daily Show. They explore her journey to creative innovative sketches that both are sensitive and make an impact. Listen and learn:   How to get past ego and get your ideas out there   The creative process, and what blocks us from expressing ourselves fully   The power of body language, working with others, psychological safety and feedback in creating something great   The neuroscience of creativity   What really happens in The Daily Show writer’s roomRelated 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's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe 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.Leave feedback for the showThanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.

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 become more skillful and strategic about using your effort. In this skill-building episode, Diana Hill offers three simple but impactful tips to rebuild your energy to keep doing what you love without burning out.You learn:The significance of noticing the point of diminishing returnsHow to diversify your energy dietThe benefits of productive procrastinationThe importance of having more fun in your daily lifeRelated 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's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe 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.Leave feedback for the showThanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.

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 the media industry transitioning towards purposeful, positive-impact projects. Exploring the intersections of psychology, AI, and climate change, this episode delves into Kiernan’s journey from a conventional CEO to a climate change innovator with the Museum of Tomorrow. Through their insightful dialogue, Dr. Hill and Kiernan explore the essence of meaningful work, the challenges of aligning personal values with professional endeavors, and the transformative potential of envisioning a hopeful future for our planet.The importance of aligning professional projects with personal values and the planet’s well-being. How the Museum of Tomorrow uses AI to help individuals imagine and strive for a post-climate crisis world. Strategies to overcome obstacles when pivoting towards more values-aligned work, emphasizing psychological flexibility and the willingness to embrace discomfort. The role of envisioning a positive future motivates climate action and how collective visioning can lead to a more connected and sustainable world.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's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe 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.Leave feedback for the showThanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell &...

Michael Herold is a confidence coach, public speaker, and ACT specialist. He also has a neuromuscular condition that may necessitate him leaving his beloved life in Vienna soon. In this real play, Dr. Diana Hill and Michael explore what it would look like to live life on his own terms.Listen and learn:Why it’s helpful to write your own nightmare reviewThe benefits of making selfishness a valueThe art of asking for helpWhat it looks like to live a 5-star lifeCan Michael turn his life from his feared 2-star review to his fearless 5-star one? Listen to find out! 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's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe 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.Leave feedback for the showThanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.

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 some simple ones to try, and shows you how to design your own. Listen and learn:The impact of mantra on your brainSimple secular mantras you can try out right awayHow to set up a formal and informal mantra practice Listen to this episode with Diana Hill to use mantras to benefit your mind and body today.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's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe 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.Leave feedback for the showThanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.

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-host of the popular podcast Therapist Uncensored, we all move in and out of secure and insecure patterns in our relationships. Ann’s modern take on attachment theory moves us from rigid categories into a more dynamic, evolving, and systemic look at our relational patterns.Listen and learn:What is the Modern Attachment Regulation SpectrumHow we borrow each other’s nervous systemsWhy sometimes it’s better to speak in sentences, not essaysThe difference between leaning “red,” “blue,” or “green” when it comes to relating with othersHow our nervous system is shaped by our environment, history, and contextJoin us in this episode to discover the key to secure relating: identifying your nervous system’s protective emotional reactions so you can find your way back to connection.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's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe 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.Leave feedback for the showThanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.

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 Jennie Nash’s feelings of being trapped by her own success amidst celebrating significant personal milestones and leading a successful business that trains and certifies book coaches. Through exploring wise effort, values, and the balance of effort in life and work, Jennie discovers the subtle nuances between meaningful engagement and burnout while unearthing the importance of self-commitment, authenticity, and valuing herself.You will learn: The intricacies of feeling ‘trapped’ by one’s own success and how to explore these feelings through wise effort.How to identify and align with your core values, even amidst burnout, and use these values to guide your life and work. Strategies for balancing high-effort, value-aligned work with necessary self-care and personal development to prevent burnout.Listen to this episode for a compelling narrative on finding equilibrium within success and reaffirming one’s values through self-reflection.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's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe 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.Leave feedback for the showThanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good...

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 stop demonizing technology and take a more critical and optimistic look at its benefits and harms. In this episode, you’ll explore:Misconceptions parents and caregivers have about teens and screensWhy the teenage brain is especially vulnerable to the harmful aspects of social mediaHow to start conversations with your kids about values and techHow to develop healthier tech habitsWhy let your kid critique you for once!We need both critical, thoughtful attention to the harms and benefits of technology and be optimistic that there are evidence-based strategies that can help us thrive in a digital world.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's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe 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.Leave feedback for the showThanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way.