Eat, Move, and Stress Your Body Better with Dr. Sharon Bergquist

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 PrinciplesThe Importance of Connection in ParentingDebunking the Myth of a Linear Path to SuccessThe Importance of Psychological RichnessThe Hero's Journey and Personal SetbacksRelated ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodeWant 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 EventsReserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe for free on&nbsp;Apple Podcasts and&nbsp;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&nbsp;YouTube,&nbsp;Instagram,&nbsp;LinkedIn,&nbsp;Facebook, and&nbsp;<a...

In this live episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill discusses how to grow wiser as we age, challenging common myths and fears about aging. Recorded at the Communal Table, the episode covers the psychology of wisdom, three major blocks to wise aging, and five actionable steps to age wisely and give back using your unique genius. Dr. Hill shares personal stories and research insights, encouraging listeners to embrace a positive narrative about aging.Listen and Learn About:Exploring Myths About AgingTypes of WisdomBlocks to Aging Wisely3 Questions to Ask Yourself5 Wise Effort Tips for Wise AgingRelated ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodeWant 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 EventsReserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe for free on&nbsp;Apple Podcasts and&nbsp;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&nbsp;YouTube,&nbsp;Instagram,&nbsp;LinkedIn,&nbsp;Facebook, and&nbsp;Diana’s website.Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of&nbsp;Bell &amp; Branch&nbsp;for your beautiful music.

In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill and Dr. Sharon Bergquist discuss the concept of 'good stress' and its benefits on cellular health. Dr. Bergquist, an award-winning physician with extensive research in lifestyle medicine, explains hormesis and how intentional stressors like exercise, specific foods, and hot-cold therapy can enhance cellular function and longevity. They also delve into practical applications of these stressors to everyday life. Together, they highlight the importance of balancing stress with deep rest for optimal health and vitality.Listen and Learn About:The Role of Food in Good Stress&nbsp;Exploring Hot and Cold ExtremesMovementRestRelated ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodeWant 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 EventsReserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe for free on&nbsp;Apple Podcasts and&nbsp;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&nbsp;YouTube,&nbsp;Instagram,&nbsp;LinkedIn,&nbsp;Facebook, and&nbsp;Diana’s website.Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of&nbsp;Bell &amp;...

In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill explores how to bring more excitement, connection, and playfulness into your sex life using the principles of the wise effort model. Joined by sex therapist Jenn Kennedy, they discuss practical tips for breaking out of old routines, opening up emotionally and physically, and focusing on what truly energizes you in the bedroom. The conversation incorporates mindfulness, curiosity, and self-awareness to help listeners achieve deeper intimacy and authentic pleasure.Listen and Learn About:Understanding Sexual Connection and PleasureWise Effort Method in Your Sex LifeUnwise Effort in the BedroomThe Nightmare Review ExercisePractical Skills for Wise Effort in the BedroomRelated ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodeWant 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 EventsReserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe for free on&nbsp;Apple Podcasts and&nbsp;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&nbsp;YouTube,&nbsp;Instagram,&nbsp;LinkedIn,&nbsp;Facebook, and&nbsp;Diana’s website.Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of&nbsp;Bell...

In this episode of the Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill and therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab explore what it means to practice wise effort in relationships. They discuss themes from Nedra’s book ‘Consider This,’ focusing on intentionality, connection, boundaries, and dealing with emotions like guilt and assumptions. The conversation also touches on bravery, adapting to change, and handling others’ opinions, offering practical advice for building healthier and more meaningful relationships.Listen and Learn About:Navigating Mom GuiltEmbracing BraveryHonesty and Fragility in RelationshipsEmbracing Change and AdaptabilityHandling Other People's OpinionsRelated ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodeWant 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 EventsReserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe for free on&nbsp;Apple Podcasts and&nbsp;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&nbsp;YouTube,&nbsp;Instagram,&nbsp;LinkedIn,&nbsp;Facebook, and&nbsp;Diana’s website.Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of&nbsp;Bell &amp;...

In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, clinical psychologist Dr. Diana Hill engages in a profound conversation with Krista Tippett, a Peabody Award-winning broadcaster and creator of the podcast 'On Being'. They discuss how to stay grounded in presence and wisdom amidst life's big questions, the importance of community and eco-grief, and the transformative power of delight and curiosity. They discuss the art of living in uncertain times. Krista shares personal anecdotes and insights on how to navigate life's hardships by cultivating hope, joy, and connection.Listen and Learn&nbsp;The Power of Presence and CommunityBalancing Joy and HardshipThe Importance of Community ResilienceGrief, Healing, and Collective StrengthRelated ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodeWant 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 EventsReserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe for free on&nbsp;Apple Podcasts and&nbsp;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&nbsp;YouTube,&nbsp;Instagram,&nbsp;LinkedIn,&nbsp;Facebook, and&nbsp;Diana’s website.Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of&nbsp;<a href="https://bellandbranch.com/"...

In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, host Diana Hill is joined by her co-author and biomechanist Katy Bowman and they talk with health psychologist Dr. Kelly McGonigal. They discuss how to fall in love with movement by discussing Diana and Katy's new book, "I Know I Should Exercise, But...44 Reasons We Don't Move and How to Get Over Them." In it, they promote a flexible, inclusive approach to removing the many barriers we have bringing more movement into life. The conversation dives into overcoming psychological and environmental barriers, understanding the physical, emotional, and social benefits of movement, and redefining exercise to suit personal needs and life stages.Related ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodeWant 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 EventsReserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe for free on&nbsp;Apple Podcasts and&nbsp;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&nbsp;YouTube,&nbsp;Instagram,&nbsp;LinkedIn,&nbsp;Facebook, and&nbsp;Diana’s website.Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of&nbsp;<a href="https://bellandbranch.com/"...

In this special live episode of The Wise Effort Podcast, Dr. Diana Hill explores how to bring more movement into our lives and express our movement genius. Teaming up with Jane Chapman of Communal Table, they host an intimate gathering in Santa Barbara. Dr. Hill talks with Maya, a former dancer and academic who has lost touch with her movement genius. The episode walks through uncovering her barriers, fostering committed action, and ultimately finding ways to joyfully integrate movement into her life.Listen and Learn&nbsp;Rediscovering the Joy of MovementA Drawing Exercise: Synergy vs. MachineBreaking Down Barriers to MovementConnecting to Something We LoveOutward and Inward Committed Action Related ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodeWant 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 EventsReserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe for free on&nbsp;Apple Podcasts and&nbsp;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&nbsp;YouTube,&nbsp;Instagram,&nbsp;LinkedIn,&nbsp;Facebook, and&nbsp;Diana’s website.Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of&nbsp;Bell &amp;...

In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill explores the themes of impulsivity, intimacy, and connection during uncertain times. Joined by Greg, a former Coast Guard intelligence officer turned social worker, they engage in a spontaneous and intimate conversation about acceptance, existential fear, and human connection. Listen and Learn:Saying yes to what is, even if you don't like what isWalking through that door with some intention as to how you walkFeeling of helplessness when systems break downWhat it means to find hopeRelated ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodeWant 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 EventsReserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe for free on&nbsp;Apple Podcasts and&nbsp;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&nbsp;YouTube,&nbsp;Instagram,&nbsp;LinkedIn,&nbsp;Facebook, and&nbsp;Diana’s website.Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of&nbsp;Bell &amp; Branch&nbsp;for your beautiful music.Mentioned in this episode:Promo: Level Up Your Movement Audio Course<a...

In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill discusses how to navigate through life's crises, whether large or small. She shares 5 things to do when everything falls apart. These are practical, psychological tips on leveraging chaos as an opportunity for awakening and transformation. Key strategies include psychological first aid, embracing the process of coming undone, focusing on controllable actions, experiencing a full range of emotions, and seeking support from others.Related ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodeWant 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 EventsReserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2025!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe for free on&nbsp;Apple Podcasts and&nbsp;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&nbsp;YouTube,&nbsp;Instagram,&nbsp;LinkedIn,&nbsp;Facebook, and&nbsp;Diana’s website.Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of&nbsp;Bell &amp; Branch&nbsp;for your beautiful music.Mentioned in this episode:Promo: Level Up Your Movement Audio Course Promo: Level Up Your Movement Audio Course