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I’m excited to announce Tell The Truth, a new live salon series featuring intimate conversations with thought leaders, innovators, and creative voices as we explore the tensions, stories, and truths that shape our lives.

We’re all trying to take the next step in our lives, relationships, and work—but are we being honest about what’s really in the way?

Upcoming guests: ✨ July 10— Dr. Dan Siegel (@drdansiegel)
 ✨ August 27 — Gabby Reece (@gabbyreece)
 ✨ September 10 — Shawn Stevenson @shawnmodel)
 ✨ October 1 — Rosemerry Trommer (@rosemerry.trommer)

Together, we’ll explore what’s real, what’s changing, and what we’re finally ready to face.

And thank you to our partners @paintedporch_advisors, @lightfullybh, and @groundlessorg.

Learn more and reserve your spot
https://drdianahill.com/salon by @drdianahill

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2 months ago

I’m so excited to share my interview with @drsanjaygupta on @cnn ! ✨

We talked about my new book with @nutritiousmovement, I Know I Should Exercise, But…, and broke down why so many of us struggle to move our bodies, plus how to discover your own personal motivation to stay active throughout the year.

Be sure to listen to the full interview to learn more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzbUvUZ6bvI

#cnn #cnninterview #movement #wiseeffort #moveyourbody by @drdianahill

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6 months ago

I’m still reflecting on what a meaningful evening we shared at our very first Tell the Truth Salon with @drdansiegel!

It was an evening of thoughtful conversation, genuine connection, and the kind of honesty that reminds us we’re not alone in our experiences. I’m so grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make this first salon so special.

If you weren’t able to attend, or you’d like to revisit the conversation, the full replay is available to members of the Wise Effort Community.

Membership also includes access to every Tell the Truth Salon, along with weekly Sangha talks and other exclusive resources designed to support your practice.

Visit drdianahill.com/community to become a member and watch the replay. I’d love to have you join us for the next conversation.

Next up: Tell the Truth with Gabby Reece on August 27. I can’t wait.

#truth #tellthetruth #wiseeffort by @drdianahill

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4 days ago

Acceptance is often misunderstood as giving up, settling, or approving of what’s happening. But that’s not what Acceptance and Commitment Therapy teaches.

Acceptance is the willingness to acknowledge reality as it is, rather than spending our energy fighting what has already happened or trying to control what we can’t.

Ironically, it’s when we stop struggling against our thoughts, emotions, and circumstances that we create more space for wise, values-driven action.

Acceptance isn’t passive. It’s an active choice to meet this moment with openness so you can move toward the life you want to live.

If you’d like to learn more about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and how to apply it to your daily life, relationships, and work, I’d love to have you join me in Foundations of ACT. Link in bio

Which part of acceptance do you find most challenging?

#act #psychology #acceptance #therapists #wiseeffort by @drdianahill

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6 days ago

Off to retreat at Plum Village monastery.Shutting my phone down for a week, resting, and walking mindfully in community with my family. See you on the other side.
🪷 taken in Thénac, Aquitaine, France by @drdianahill

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6 days ago

Do you ever notice yourself trying to control things that simply aren’t yours to control?

Whether it shows up as worry, self-criticism, people-pleasing, or trying to predict every outcome, our attempts to control often leave us feeling even more stuck.

In this Secret Sangha episode, I explore the paradox and dark side of control through a personal story from a private dinner after my Tell the Truth Salon with Dan Siegel. Together, we unpack why we cling to control and how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy invites us to shift our energy toward what truly matters.

In this episode, we explore:
• Why agency, belonging, and certainty drive our need for control. • What’s actually within your control—and what isn’t. • A simple Wise Effort practice for letting go of the struggle and responding with intention.

If you’ve ever found yourself caught in a control loop, I hope this conversation offers a new perspective. I’d love to hear what resonates with you.

#wiseeffort #control #reflection #podcast #energy by @drdianahill

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7 days ago

A huge thank you to the sponsors and supporters who are helping bring the Tell the Truth Salon Series to life.

Our first event made a splash. The room was alive with community, spontaneous conversation, cutting-edge psychology, and the kind of truth-telling that happens when we get curious and explore together. My conversation with Dr. Dan Siegel was everything I hoped this series could be—and I’m so excited for what’s next.

This series would not be possible without the people and organizations who believe in the power of bringing people together for meaningful, in-person conversation.

Thank you to our incredible sponsors and supporters:

Painted Porch
Lightfully Behavioral Health
Groundless
Courtney Smith
Ivan Bar
Cascade Mountain Water

Thank you for believing in this vision and helping us create a space where we can tell the truth—together.

Next up: Tell the Truth with Gabby Reece on August 27. I can’t wait.

Photos by @adreaphotography taken in Funk Zone, Santa Barbara by @drdianahill

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8 days ago

Happy Birthday to the love of my life.
❤️ by @drdianahill

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8 days ago

I know I should exercise but…

It’s too hot
I’m traveling
I’m jet lagged
I’m in a bad mood

Says your mind! There’s no better way to reset your clock and attitude and get lost in a new city.

Running the Arno here in Florence.
First morning here while the kids sleep.

If you are struggling to keep moving this summer don’t forget I have a great book to take with you (or even better listen to!)

I Know I Should Exercise But…
Co-written with the incredible @katybowman

Drdianahill.com/books

#wiseeffort #psychologicalflexibility #values #exercise #runningflorence taken in Arno River, Firenze by @drdianahill

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9 days ago

Dr. Nicole Siegfried explains one of the most powerful exercises we use at Lightfully: the Schema Flashcard.

Sometimes a small moment creates an emotional reaction that feels much bigger than the situation itself. That's often because an old core belief, or schema, is being activated.

Learning to recognize those patterns helps create space between what happened today and what we've carried from the past.

Have you ever noticed yourself reacting more strongly than the situation seemed to call for?

#MentalHealth #SchemaFlashcard #Healing #Psychology #Lightfully taken in Santa Barbara, California by @drdianahill

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9 days ago

When emotions feel overwhelming, it can be hard to think clearly.

Dr. Nicole Siegfried @drdianahill walk through TIPP skills: simple evidence-based techniques designed to help regulate intense emotional states.

🧊 Temperature
🏃 Intense Exercise
🫁 Paced Breathing
💪 Progressive Muscle Relaxation

These aren't about avoiding emotions. They're about helping your nervous system settle so you can respond more effectively.

Which of these have you tried?

#DBT #MentalHealthTools #EmotionalRegulation #Anxiety #StressManagement #MentalHealth #Lightfully by @drdianahill

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11 days ago

For when the thing that’s supposed to help you rest has become one more thing to keep up with.

The 10-Day Burnout and Exhaustion Challenge starts July 22nd. Nothing to track, nothing to optimize, nothing to keep up with. Just a few minutes a day to remind your body what stopping actually feels like.

World’s top teachers and psychologists guiding you through meditation, breathwork, and body-based practices, free on Insight Timer.
Link in bio to join. by @drdianahill

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