Are you curious about what it takes to pursue excellence and how to practice ruthless selfishness in your life? In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill sits down with Gabby Reece to discuss these concepts. Learn about Gabby's personal formulas for achieving excellence in various aspects of life, from parenting and relationships to health and business. Get insights into the importance of strength and service, balancing structure and adaptability, and questioning your own thoughts. Listen and be inspired to think about your own formula for excellence and what it means to be ruthlessly selfish in a fulfilling way. Enjoy this rich conversation filled with wisdom and practical takeaways from Gabby Reece.

• The importance of personal rituals and formulas for maintaining excellence
• The role of questioning your own thoughts and narratives in achieving genuine strength
• How to pursue excellence in various aspects of life, including health, parenting, and relationships

Episode 165: Breadwinners, Working Women, And Power In The Household With Melissa Hogenboom

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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 vulnerable and insightful conversation from the bonus episode of the Emerging Form podcast. Delving into the nuances of creativity and recovery, Diana discusses her journey with poetry, metaphor, and wise effort. She reveals how personal imperfection and vulnerability can become powerful tools for growth and connection. Learn how to harness your creative energy and face challenges with courage and resilience.

• The role of vulnerability in creativity and recovery
• The effectiveness of using metaphors in psychological interventions
• Insights on maintaining wise effort amidst personal struggles
• Practical tips for integrating creativity into your healing journey

Episode 157: The Medicine Of Surrender, Poetry, And Metaphor With Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

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• Pre-order my upcoming book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special pre-order bonus gifts.
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• Reserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2026!
• See Diana at an upcoming event

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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 facilitate and hinder our efforts. Drawing from ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), contemplative science, and her insights from going on a surf trip with her 16-year-old son and three of his buddies, Dr. Hill provides practical strategies for working with your mind so you can run your life, not let your thoughts control it. Learn about the three Cs of cognitive inflexibility—confirmation, coherence, and compliance effects—and discover how shifting perspectives and breaking mental rules can lead to greater cognitive flexibility. This episode is full of insights to help you step back from your busy thoughts and focus on what truly matters.

• Her Insights from a Surfing Trip
• Cognitive Flexibility: The Three Cs
• Breaking the Rules
• Practical Tips for Cognitive Flexibility

Episode 171: Openness Is The New Mindfulness With Jonathan Schooler

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• Pre-order my upcoming book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special pre-order bonus gifts.
• Want to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's "Foundations of ACT" course.

• Reserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2026!
• See Diana at an upcoming event

• 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