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When I came across Dr Debbie Sorensen's recent article, 'How to recover from burnout', I knew I had to get her on the podcast! Debbie is a Denver-based psychologist with nearly 20 years of clinical experience, specialising in burnout, chronic stress, and anxiety. Her own struggle with burnout, along with her experience helping others, make her an absolute goldmine of insight and actionable strategies that you can apply to your own life. Stop fantasising about how today is the day you'll finally catch up on everything, get the kettle on, and settle down to listen to what Debbie has to say. You'll be glad you did.Debbie is the author of two books, ACT for Burnout and ACT Daily Journal, and a co-host of Psychologists Off The Clock podcast. You can find out more about Debbie by visiting her website. 

How often do you criticize yourself? Whether you torture yourself with negative thoughts about body image, career goals, or parenting, our conversation with guest and former cohost Diana Hill is sure to change that! Drawing from mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, and compassion-focused therapy, Diana shows you how to liberate yourself from harmful self-criticism by cultivating forgiveness and kindness. We are grateful to Diana for her work in shifting the way people think about self-compassion, and we know you'll take a tonne of wisdom from this conversation and her latest book, The Self-Compassion Daily Journal, to help you live a fulfilling and impactful life. Listen and Learn:  What is self-compassion?  How does the inner critic evolve within us? Why you might have fears of giving, receiving, or self-compassion and how these fears can interfere with your ability to cope and be resilient during difficult times How you can practice self-compassion   Is there a way to know which response is the most self-compassionate for yourself? The three half-truths of self-compassion  Turning self-compassion from a momentary thing to a lasting trait Resources:  Go to drdianahill.com or her channels on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube (@drdianahill) to learn more. The Self-Compassion Daily Journal: Let Go of Your Inner Critic and Embrace Who You Are with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Podcast: Wise Effort: Wise Effort Podcast  Website: drdianahill.com Instagram: @drdianahill Facebook:@drdianahill YouTube: @drdianahill LinkedIn: @drdianahill Email: diana@drdianahill.com Learn how to practice Process-based Therapy with Diana Hill, Joseph Ciarrochi, and Steven Hayes Mindful article: A Love Letter To Yourself Psychology Today: Three Half-Truths About Self-Compassion Self-Compassion and ACT Meditation with Diana on Insight Timer 3 Half-Truths About Self-Compassion About Diana Hill:  Diana Hill, PhD is a clinical psychologist, international trainer and sought-out speaker on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion. Host of the podcast Your Life in Process and author of ACT Daily Journal, The Self-Compassion Daily Journal and the upcoming book Wise Effort, Diana works with organizations and individuals to develop psychological flexibility so that they can grow fulfilling and impactful lives. Integrating her over 20 years of meditation experience with yoga and psychological training, Diana guest teaches at InsightLA, Blue Spirit Costa Rica, PESI, Praxis Continuing Education, Yoga Soup and Insight Timer Meditation. She is on the board for the Institute for Better Health, and blogs for Psychology Today and Mindful.org. Diana practices what she preaches in her daily life as a mom of two boys and bee guardian. Go to drdianahill.com or her channels on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube (@drdianahill) to learn more. Related Episodes 201. Fierce Compassion with Kristin Neff 122. Taking in the Good with Rick Hanson 334. Our Polyvagal World with Stephen & Seth Porges 171. Compassionate Mind Training with Dennis Tirch and Laura Silberstein-Tirch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Diana Hill, PhD. Diana is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, and sought-out speaker on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion. Host of the podcast Wise Effort with Dr. Diana Hill and author of The Self-Compassion Daily Journal, The ACT Daily Journal, and the upcoming book Wise Effort, Diana works with organizations and individuals to develop psychological flexibility so that they can grow fulfilling and impactful lives.Some of the topics we explore include:The value in stretching outside of our comfort zoneWays to help carry the heaviness in life Fears related to being more self-compassionateDiana's process of releasing a new book while also navigating personal challengesHow we can minimize our difficulties and struggle to ask for helpDealing with the pain of past regrets and forgiving ourselves—————————————————————————Diana's website: https://drdianahill.com/The Self-Compassion Daily Journal: https://a.co/d/aBwmnIM—————————————————————————Thank you all for checking out the episode! Here are some ways to help support Mentally Flexible:You can help cover some of the costs of running the podcast by donating a cup of coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/mentallyflexiblePlease subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It only takes 30 seconds and plays an important role in being able to get new guests.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-flexible/id1539933988Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentallyflexible/Check out my song “Glimpse at Truth” that you hear in the intro/outro of every episode: https://tomparkes.bandcamp.com/track/glimpse-at-truth

In our hectic parenting lives it can become easy to lose track of what's important and get bogged down by the stress of it all. Diana Hill, clinical psychologist talks to us about how Acceptance and commitment Therapy (ACT) can help us become more psychologically flexible and how that will help our parenting. If you enjoyed this episode, and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @mindfulmamamentor. Have you left a review yet? All you have to do is go to Apple Podcasts or  Stitcher (or wherever you listen), and thanks for your support of the show! Diana Hill, PhD is a clinical psychologist, international trainer and sought-out speaker on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion. Host of the podcast Your Life in Process and co-author of ACT Daily Journal, Diana works with organizations and individuals to develop psychological flexibility so that they can take wise action toward fulfilling and impactful lives. Integrating her over 20 years of meditation experience with yoga and psychological training, Diana blogs for Psychology Today, and guest teaches at InsightLA, Blue Spirit Costa Rica, PESI, Praxis Continuing Education, Yoga Soup and Insight Timer Meditation. Diana practices what she preaches in her daily life as a mom of two boys and bee guardian. Go to drdianahill.com or her channels on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube (@drdianahill) to learn more. Get Hunter's best selling book, Raising Good Humans now! Over 200,000 copies sold! Click here to order and get book bonuses! And now Hunter's newly released book, Raising Good Humans Every Day, is available to order! Click here to get your copy! ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches smart, thoughtful parents on how to create calm and cooperation in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide. Be a part of the tribe—we're over 25 thousand strong! Join the Mindful Parenting membership. Take your learning further! Get my Top 2 Best Tools to Stop Yelling AND the Mindful Parenting Roadmap for FREE at: mindfulmamamentor.com/stopyelling/ Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://mindfulmamamentor.com/mindful-mama-podcast-sponsors/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Debbie Sorensen and former co-host and guest Diana Hill as they discuss the power of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and introduce their new resource: The ACT Daily Card Deck. Through personal anecdotes and examples, they emphasize the importance of living in the present moment and taking committed action that aligns with personal values. They also touch on the concepts of self-doubt, impermanence, and the role of emotions in our lives.  With their creative exercises, like visiting their younger selves and the watering seeds exercise, they help listeners break down complex therapeutic concepts into everyday language that is easy to understand. Discover practical tools for leading a more fulfilling life that bridge the gap between theory and action. Listen now and learn how you too can benefit from ACT and become the master of your mind. Listen and Learn:  Diana and Debbie update us on what they've been up to and why they are joining forces for this special episode. The importance of making ACT more accessible in our daily lives.  Debbie and Diana demonstrate the six processes of ACT through examples of skills from their new ACT Daily Card Deck - from choosing thoughts, controlling your emotions, and the power of impermanence, to taking committed, value-based action, compassion, perspective taking, and mastering the art of being present. Resources:  Order your ACT Daily Card Deck: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781648481239 Go to drdianahill.com or her channels on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube (@drdianahill) to learn more Visit Debbie's website http://www.drdebbiesorensen.com/ for more information and resources  Follow Debbie on Twitter (@debbiesorensen) or Instagram (@drdebbiesorensen) About Diana and Debbie  Diana Hill, PhD is a clinical psychologist, international trainer and sought-out speaker on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion. Host of the podcast Your Life in Process and co-author of ACT Daily Journal, Diana works with organizations and individuals to develop psychological flexibility so that they can take wise action toward fulfilling and impactful lives. Integrating her over 20 years of meditation experience with yoga and psychological training, Diana blogs for Psychology Today, and guest teaches at InsightLA, Blue Spirit Costa Rica, PESI, Praxis Continuing Education, Yoga Soup and Insight Timer Meditation. Diana practices what she preaches in her daily life as a mom of two boys and bee guardian.  Dr. Debbie Sorensen is a clinical psychologist with a private therapy practice in Denver. She specializes in providing individual Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adults experiencing burnout, chronic stress, and anxiety. Debbie has a Ph.D. in Psychology from Harvard University, and a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She is a co-author of the book ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and a co-founder and co-host the popular psychology podcast Psychologists Off The Clock. She speaks and gives workshops nationally and internationally to mental health providers, schools, and organizations. She loves living in her home state of Colorado and enjoying the Rocky Mountains with her husband, two daughters, and dog.  Related Episodes:  77. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Jill Stoddard 195. ACT Daily with Diana Hill and Debbie Sorensen 237. Farewell to Diana Hill: Appreciations, Regrets, and Hopes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diana Hill, PhD is a clinical psychologist, international trainer and sought-out speaker on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion. I spoke with Diana just over a year ago on my podcast about healthy striving and psychological flexibility. Diana is the host of the podcast Your Life in Process and co- author of ACT Daily Journal and works with organizations and individuals to develop psychological flexibility so that they can take wise action toward fulfilling and impactful lives. Integrating her over 20 years of meditation experience with yoga and psychological training, Diana blogs for Psychology Today, and guest teaches at InsightLA, Blue Spirit Costa Rica, PESI, Praxis Continuing Education, Yoga Soup and Insight Timer Meditation. n In this episode, we talked about how to show up as working moms, the importance of balancing values and strengths, competition and collaboration, values-based eating, and strategies we've used in building our friendship. Key Takeaways: Knowing when to do it over How to balance motherhood and ambition How I started mountain biking The intersection of strengths and values The importance of connecting to our body's wisdom What is wise effort How to know when to grit and when to quit Values-based eating How to build a wise council Valuing friendship Why more is not always more Links: Learn more about ACT Related podcast: Healthy Striving and Psychological Flexibility with Dr. Diana Hill Related podcast: The Paradox of Expectations, Pressure, Comparison, in Sport and in Life Related podcast: Rethinking Competition: What if it wasn't only about beating others Learn more about EverAthlete programs and use code LOONEY for 25% off the first three months of training. Sign up for my weekly newsletter! 

Diana Hill, PhD, author of ACT Daily Journal, joins us to discuss psychological flexibility. Hill is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Santa Barbara, CA, where she provides therapy, high-performance coaching, and training to mental health professionals in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). She is host of the podcast Your Life in Process, and is passionate about integrative health, homesteading, and parenting with intention. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/3reXeK8 Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684037379/ Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1137392881 IndieBound - https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781684037377

Episode 38! Part #8 of the health management series withDr. Diana Hill. We discuss acceptance and commitment therapy, how to live based on our values and much more!For more expert health information like this like, share, and subscribe!DISCLAIMER: Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice-Betterhelp discount link = https://betterhelp.com/progressionhealth-Betterhelp fully licensed online therapy -TRX Discount code = ProgressionHealthTRX for 15% off your order off a TRX-TRX Sets up in seconds, has Adjustable cradles for a custom fit, Durable rubber handles for serious training, Packs light, goes anywhere, and is Perfect for strength, cardio, and mobility in one-TRX Discount code = ProgressionHealthTRX for 15% off your order off a TRX-TRX Sets up in seconds, has Adjustable cradles for a custom fit, Durable rubber handles for serious training, Packs light, goes anywhere, and is Perfect for strength, cardio, and mobility in oneTimestamps: -Intro - Diana's background as a clinical psychologist -3:13 The main findings from Diana's research on binge eating -5:40 Is Diana's work teaching people life skills?-6:58 -TRX & BetterHelp TRX Discount code = ProgressionHealthTRX for 15% off your order off a TRX-TRX Sets up in seconds, has Adjustable cradles for a custom fit, Durable rubber handles for serious training, Packs light, goes anywhere, and is Perfect for strength, cardio, and mobility in -Betterhelp discount link = https://betterhelp.com/progressionhealth-Betterhelp fully licensed online therapy -9:29 What is a retreat? What are the benefits of going on retreat? -16:37 What benefits can be experienced from going on retreat/ -20:16 What is a clear example of the benefits of retreat Diana has noticed? -22:42 What are common ways we are mindless?-25:25 Why is it such a challenge for humans to sit still and quiet their mind?-27:36 What is ACT? How can is be useful? -29:57 What is the difference between being flexible and being rigid? -34:28 Diana's explanation around acceptance and commitment in action? -41:45 How do we know our own values?-45:13 Is is better to care less or care a lot? -54:20 Body image, what is it? And what is body image flexibility? -57:37 My example of ACT and body image disatisfaction affects -62:28 Diana's upcoming events #health #psychology #mentalhealth #mindfulness #cbt #act #psychologist #personaltrianing #personaltrianer #healthcoach #healthpsychologist #anxiety #depression #journalling #therapy #exercise #workout #selfcompassion #pain #act #acceptance #selfcompassion #mindfulness #running #run #exercise #workout

Dr. Diana Hill is a clinical psychologist and expert in acceptance based and science backed approaches to living well. In her practice, workshops, podcasts, and mentoring, Dr. Hill uses the combined tools of compassion and ACT to help you get unstuck and live more fully. Intrigued by the intersection of brain, body and behavior, Dr. Hill studied biopsychology (the physiology and neuroscience of behavior) as a premedical student at the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB). She also began practicing yoga and mindfulness to manage her struggles with anxiety and eating. She then pursued a Ph.D. in clinical psychology in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at University of Colorado at Boulder, and did her dissertation on Appetite-Focused Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Binge Eating with Purging under the mentorship of Dr. Debra Safer at Stanford School of Medicine. She completed a yearlong pre-doctoral internship in 2007 at University of California, Davis Counseling and Psychological Services (UC Davis CAPS) under the directorship of Dr. Kristee Haggins. In 2008, Dr. Hill took a job as the Clinical Director of La Luna Center (an intensive outpatient center for eating disorders that embraces feminine, and holistic, integrative approaches to healing) in the Northern Colorado branch. At La Luna Center, she designed the treatment program, built ACT groups, supervised doctoral students in ACT, and more. With motherhood beginning, Dr. Hill left Colorado and moved back to Santa Barbara, to start a private therapy and consulting practice, raise her kids, and grow their homestead. In an effort to stay connected to the most current psychology research, she started a podcast called Psychologists Off the Clock with her friend and colleague, Dr. Debbie Sorenson in 2016. Dr. Hill is currently the host of Your Life In Process and is the author of the ACT Daily Journal. In this episode, Dr. Hill and I talk about what Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is, what it means to live based off our values, and how to have psychological flexibility. For more information on Dr. Hill, check out her website at www.drdianahill.com. Dr. Hill does have an upcoming “Cultivate Acceptance and Willingness with ACT event on June 10 which you can find on her website for more information. If you're interested in learning more about ACT, Dr. Hill also has a Foundations of ACT course available on her website. Her podcast, Your Life in Process, is available wherever you find Kare With Korac. Follow me @joshkorac on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, for video clips, podcast previews, and more mental health content.

Today I'm here with Dr. Diana Hill talking about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Diana is a modern psychologist, mom, co-author of ACT Daily Journal, and host of the Your Life in Process podcast. We go over what ACT is, contacting the present moment (mindfulness), acceptance (in contrast to experiential avoidance), defusion (unhooking from our thoughts), taking perspective on our self-stories, values, and effective action.   Get the full show notes at sagefamily.com/podcast75.

My guest today is Diana Hill, Ph.D. Diana is a clinical psychologist and co-author of ACT Daily Journal: Get unstuck and live fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She is also the host of the podcast Your Life in Process, and she offers regular teachings in compassion and ACT through Insight LA and Mindful Heart Programs and Instagram.Through her online teachings, executive coaching, clinical supervision, and private therapy practice, she encourages clients to build psychological flexibility so that they can live more meaningful and fulfilling lives. She completed her undergraduate work at UC Santa Barbara, majoring in Biopsychology, and earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at CU Boulder where she researched mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches for eating disorders.Some of the topics we explore in this episode include :- Diana's recent shift away from Psychologists off the Clock and into her new podcast, Your Life in Process-Being able to hold different perspectives on the world and others-The pitfalls of constantly striving -How technology can get in the way of being present in our lives-Common processes that promote human flourishing-The value and challenges of humility-And Diana helps me explore how to navigate opening up publicly —————————————————————————Diana's website: https://drdianahill.com/ACT Daily Journal: https://drdianahill.com/book/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdianahill/Diana's new podcast: https://drdianahill.com/your-life-in-process/—————————————————————————If you find value in the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It plays an important role in being able to get new guests. I also love reading them! Connect with me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/mentallyflexible/Check out my song “Glimpse at Truth” that you hear in the intro/outro of every episode. https://tomparkes.bandcamp.com/track/glimpse-at-truth

Diana Hill, Ph.D. is a modern psychologist, mom, and co-author of ACT Daily Journal:Get unstuck and live fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She is the founder and host of the podcast show Your LIfe in Process and a co-founder of the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast, blogs for Psychology Today and offers regular teachings in compassion and ACT for clinicians and the general public. Through her online teachings, executive coaching, and private therapy practice Diana encourages clients to let go of unhealthy striving and build psychological flexibility so that they can live more meaningful and fulfilling lives. Diana practices what she preaches in her daily life as a mom of two, homesteader, and yoga teacher. I first learned about the work for Dr Diana Hill on her ‘From Thriving To Striving Summit'. I then worked through the ACT Daily Journal that Dr Diana Hill and Dr Debby Sorensen wrote, which is a 8-week program using the core processes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help you deal with life's challenges and live a happier and more fulfilling life.Diana has a way of explaining ACT in a simple and practical way so it was a real treat and honour to have her on the podcast to talk about how she ended up doing the work she does and explain a little bit about ACT.What I found most valuable was learning that living a values-based life and choosing what's important for us can sometimes be scary. And that can be why we avoid it. But choosing to live a life of meaning requires us to do difficult things sometimes. ACT equips us with the tools  to do this and roll with life's punches. This was such a rich episode with lots to take away, so listen today!Connect with Dr Diana Hill on: Her website and Download her free ‘6-Step ACT Daily Vision Board' Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn @drdianahill

We all play it safe, that's the norm and not the exception. Our playing-it-safe tendencies move in a continuum from being adaptive on one end to being unhelpful on the other. And one of the ways we play it safe is by pushing hard and working hard.In this conversation, I interview Diana Hill, a clinical psychologist, co-author of the book ACT daily Journal and co-host of the psychology podcast Psychologists Off The Clock. Dr. Hill discussed how you can catch the cycle of striving.And in the second part of the conversation, Dr. Hill answers this question: How do yoga and acceptance and commitment skills blend together?Dr. Hill shares how to:- Move from mental experiences into the real direct experiences- How to start using an embodied approach to notice internal experiences- How you can practice the exercise "one eye in and one eye out" as a starting point to step back from internal experiences.Finally, at the end of the conversation, you will hear Dr. Hill's recommendation on how to make the best of the ACT Daily Journal, if you just started working on it.You can find more on Dr. Hill on her website: www.drdianahill.com____IMPORTANT NEWS: ACT beyond OCD is coming IN JANUARY, 2022!ACT beyond OCD, a live, and cohort-based, online class for any person struggling with OCD is opening its doors in January. If you want to learn how to tackle pesky obsessions using Acceptance and Commitment Skills and Exposure, make sure to register on the waitlist: www.actbeyondocd.comPlease keep in mind that we only run this class twice a year! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How can we aim high, achieve our goals, and get what we want out of life without falling prey to unhealthy striving and excessive perfectionism? Dr. Diana Hill joins Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson to explore the costs of perfectionism, productivity anxiety, psychological flexibility, calming the threat system, and how we can go from striving to thriving. About Our Guest: Dr. Diana  Hill specializes in evidence-based and compassion-focused approaches to living well. She has a thriving private practice in Santa Barbara, CA, is the author of the ACT Daily Journal, and is one of the hosts of the Psychologists Off the Clock Podcast.Watch the Episode: Prefer watching to listening? You  can watch this episode on YouTube.Key Topics:0:00 Introduction2:00 Dr. Hill's personal journey4:40 Signs of unhealthy striving6:50 Recognizing striving in the body12:50 Signs of being in a healthier place around striving16:15 What drives perfectionism and how to develop comfort with difficult experiences22:20 Psychological flexibility and how to see your experience more clearly26:35 Social and internalized factors in the search for approval 34:55 Practical ways to develop psychological flexibility38:00 Inner freedom and choice within discomfort45:30 Exposure therapy and cognitive diffusion for releasing control and anxiety55:00 The middle way and climbing the mountains that are important to you.59:50 RecapSupport the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.Sponsors:Find the new CBD+ performance gummies and the whole dosist health line-up today at dosisthealth.com. Use promo code BEINGWELL20 for 20% off your purchase. Join over a million people using BetterHelp, the world's largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month! Want to sleep better? Try the legendary Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.Connect with the show:Subscribe on iTunesFollow Forrest on YouTubeFollow us on InstagramFollow Forrest on InstagramFollow Rick on FacebookFollow Forrest on FacebookVisit Forrest's website 

Our storyteller, Diana Hill, dealt with discomfort as a mother…in a few different ways. Diana is an ACT-based psychologist, a mom, a fellow podcaster, and author. Diana shares how she experienced a colicky baby and the many discomforts that it came with…and learned how to form a new relationship with the crying, with the discomfort, with her son, and with her past grief. See how she made space for discomfort and how that little bit of space changed everything. *** If you are interested in reaching out and telling your story, would like to join our monthly group called ACT Collective, or receive 1:1 individualized support & guidance on your own personal journey check out my service, Coaching for Vibrant Introverts which specializes in serving those with anxiety and social anxiety. You find me on Instagram @actinspiredbehavior. If this episode resonated with you, subscribe to this podcast and stayed tuned for each new episode bright and early, every other Wednesday (ish)! *** Our guest today, Dr. You just listened to Dianna Hill….a woman, mom of 3, psychologist, podcaster of “Psychologists off the clock” and co-author of ACT Daily Journal. Find her @drdianahill or click on my show notes for ways to connect with Diana. *** As promised, Diana is giving away one free copy of ACT Daily Journal. To get a chance to get a free copy, write a review of this podcast or share this podcast episode with a friend, and then send me an email at gabbie@actinspiredbehaviorcoaching.com or direct message me on Instagram by August 30th, 2021. I will randomly pick a name from those who have participated and send you a message. This is my commitment to spread the word, disseminate the work of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and to connect us all through story.

Today Dr. Diana Hill, clinical psychologist and ACT therapist, joins Dr. Taz to discuss the ACT model and method. She gives tips on prioritizing your mental health, how to manage emotions in a way that still respects them, and how to implement the method of “diffusing your thoughts” when anxiety seems to get the best of you. Plus, they talk about living in a post-pandemic world and how psychological flexibility is your best tool for re-entry! Today on Super Woman Wellness:Learn the six core processes of the ACT modelHow to build psychological flexibility  Finding peace by prioritizing what truly matters The art of diffusing thoughts  How to stave off anxiety and depression with these methods Being flexible in a post-COVID worldFollow Diana:Buy the ACT Daily Journal!Diana's InstagramDiana's websiteCheck out free resources from Dr. Diana!This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Dr. Diana Hill is a clinical psychologist, podcaster, and expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a cutting-edge, evidence-based approach to living with psychological flexibility. Diana's new book, co-authored with Dr. Debbie Sorensen, is ACT Daily Journal. It offers an 8-week program that breaks psychological flexibility into practical steps that guide you in living a life that aligns with your values. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: What's ACT and the research supporting its effectiveness What's psychological flexibility The 6 core components that makeup psychological flexibility What are values, and how are they different from morals How is psychological flexibility helpful in maintaining successful relationships What are some specific practices to identify our values and start living them Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast here. If you're feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find love this year, sign up for a complimentary 1/2 hour breakthrough session with Sandy https://lastfirstdate.com/breakthrough Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate Get a copy of Sandy's book, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love. This episode is brought to you by Amazon Music Unlimited. For a limited time, get it for FREE for 90 days. Just head on over to getamazonmusic.com/lastfirstdate to learn more and claim this offer. Want to be coached on the show? Fill out an application here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sandy-weiner9/message

In today's episode, we cover psychological flexibility with Dr. Diana Hill. Diana helps her clients build a values-rich life and unpacks the science of acceptance commitment therapy (ACT) through the cutting-edge podcast Psychologists Off the Clock, online teachings, and her book ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Life throws curveballs at us all the time, but if you have psychological flexibility you can be prepared for them—so what is psychological flexibility, why is it detrimental to our health and fulfillment to be psychologically rigid, and how do you start developing psychological flexibility? What to Listen For Why did Dr. Diana Hill pursue a career in ACT? – 0:00 What is psychological flexibility and why is it important for all of us to work on it if we don't want to be crushed by the events and challenges in our lives? What are the 6 processes involved in psychological flexibility and why is it more important to focus on the processes than the resulting outcomes? Why does focusing on goals lead to disappointment in the long run? What makes some of us psychologically rigid? – 4:42 What areas in your life does psychological rigidity prevent you from being the best version of yourself? What can you do to identify the intrinsic values in your life so you can stop relying on future outcomes to bring you fulfillment instead of present processes? What is integrative psychology? What are the downsides of striving? – 15:25 What is experiential avoidance and how is it linked to unhealthy striving? What is values-based striving? How do you develop self-compassion? – 21:05 What practices can you start using today to develop self-compassion? Why is self-compassion important if you want to be a top-performer? Why does avoiding pain make life harder? – 36:20 How should we look at and deal with pain if trying to avoid it makes life more painful? What are self-stories and how do they limit our ability to perceive the world around us and achieve our potential? What can you do to help kids build psychological flexibility? – 43:58 Where should parents start if they want to help and encourage their children to build psychological flexibility so they are better able to deal with the challenges they will face in life? What value can you expect to get out of the ACT Daily Journal? What makes you resilient to the ups and downs of life? We all face challenges, but some are more flexible than others. Building psychological flexibility is a lifelong journey that requires self-awareness in your thoughts, emotions, behavior patterns, and relationships with others. The difference between being psychologically rigid vs. having resilience may seem like an abstract concept—but it can have drastic implications for our health and well-being over time if we're not careful! A Word From Our Sponsors Share your vulnerabilities, victories, and questions in our 17,000-member private Facebook group at theartofcharm.com/challenge. This is a unique opportunity where everyone — both men and women — celebrate your accountability on the way to becoming the best version of yourself. Register today here! Resources from this Episode Dr Diana Hill's website Psychologists Off the Clock Podcast ACT DAILY JOURNAL: Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube

Dr. Diana Hill is a clinical psychologist, fellow podcaster, and expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — a cutting-edge, evidence-based form of psychotherapy that helps people develop psychological flexibility. Diana's new book, which she co-authored with Dr. Debbie Sorensen is Act Daily Journal, breaks psychological flexibility into an 8-week program, to help as we rebuild and re-enter our lives.   I am honoured to have had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Diana Hill in this episode. We discuss the many layers of healthy striving in life and getting clear on living in a way that is aligned with our values  — among other growth facilitating topics.    Want to connect with Dr. Diana Hill? Website: https://drdianahill.com Facebook:  @drdianahill Instagram: @drdianahill Twitter: @drdianahill

Greeting the Monsters in Your Head with ACT TherapyAir Date Live Streaming on OMTimes TV 3 June at 12:00 PM ET/9:00 AM PTWatch the Livestream on OMTimes Radio & TV Facebook or OMTimesTV YoutubeAir Date OMTimes Radio 10 June at 12:00 ET/9:00 PTThere are many therapies aimed at helping people cope with psychological distress, depression and anxiety and most are aimed at helping sufferers get rid of their bad thoughts and feelings and encouraging good ones.This week Cracked! The Podcast takes a look at a successful new evidence-based approach that not only helps people make room for their uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, but also helps improve one's relationships, develop healthier exercise and eating behaviors, cope better with pain or health conditions, and even make positive changes in the world. It's called acceptance and commitment therapy, otherwise known as ACTDr. Diana Hill is a licensed clinical psychologist based in California and Colorado. Dr, Hill studied biopsychology (the physiology and neuroscience of behavior) as a premed student at the University of California Santa Barbara and pursued a PhD in Clinical Psychology at the ~University of Colorado before completing a year-long pre-doctoral internship in 2007 at University of California Davis Counseling and Psychological Services. She is the co-author of The ACT Daily Journal with Dr.Debbie Sorensen, which offers a practical guided 8-week program for integrating the core processes of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT.) Visit the CRACKED! The Podcast show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/cracked-the-podcast/Connect with Sandie Sedgbeer at https://www.sedgbeer.comConnect with Rebecca Schaper at https://www.rebeccaschaper.com/#DrDianaHill #RebeccaSchaper #SandieSedgbeer #CrackedThePodcast

Dr. Diana Hill, clinical psychologist and co-host of Psychologists Off the Clock podcast, introduces us to ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) and the ACT Daily Journal that she co-authored with Dr. Debbie Sorensen. Tune in and find out what it means to have an ACT practice, the definition of psychological flexibility, and how to intentionally brush your teeth. Dr. Hill gives a brief overview of the the six processes of ACT and divulges what challenges her the most in her daily ACT practice. You can find Dr. Diana Hill at www.dianahill.com and on social media @offtheclockpsych and @drdianahill. We love our listeners and want to hear from you! Send us your feedback at womenwhosarcast@yahoo.com. Become one with your sarcasm and SUBSCRIBE wherever you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @womenwhosarcast and join us on Patreon.  

Today I talked to Debbie Sorensen about her book, co-authored with Diana Hill, ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (New Harbinger, 2021). When you are faced with life's challenges, it's easy to lose track of what's important, get stuck in your thoughts and emotions, and become bogged down by day-to-day problems. Even if you've made a commitment to live according to your core values, the ‘real-world' has a way of driving a wedge between you and a deeper, more meaningful life. Now there's a flexible program for learning how to practice a popular, proven-effective therapy protocol on your schedule! With The ACT Daily Journal, you'll learn all about the six core processes of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)—including mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based living—and even learn about a seventh: self-compassion. If there was ever a time to adopt the ACT approach to living, it's now. By applying ACT to your life, you'll learn how to roll with life's punches, and stay in contact with the present moment, even when you have unpleasant thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. The gift of being present is becoming increasingly valuable in these uncertain times of conflict and chaos; it's never been so important to live flexibly, with more meaning, and with a deeper understanding of shared struggles and our inherent humanity. ACT is more than just a therapy—it's a framework for living well. It helps us accept. It teaches us to make a commitment to what we deeply care about. And it works best when practiced daily. Let this journal guide you toward what really matters to you. Debbie Sorensen, PhD is a psychologist in private practice in Denver, Colorado. I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Anthropology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Harvard University. See is a co-founder of Impact Psychology Colorado, a collective of therapists in Colorado, and the Healthcare Wellbeing Collective, which provides resources for Healthcare Professionals. She holds a part-time position as a Clinical Research Psychologist at the Rocky Mountain VA MIRECC for Suicide Prevention. She co-created and co-host the popular psychology podcast Psychologists Off the Clock.  Elizabeth Cronin, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and mindfulness meditation teacher with offices in Brookline and Norwood, MA. You can follow her on Instagram or visit her website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

Today I talked to Debbie Sorensen about her book, co-authored with Diana Hill, ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (New Harbinger, 2021). When you are faced with life’s challenges, it’s easy to lose track of what’s important, get stuck in your thoughts and emotions, and become bogged down by day-to-day problems. Even if you’ve made a commitment to live according to your core values, the ‘real-world’ has a way of driving a wedge between you and a deeper, more meaningful life. Now there’s a flexible program for learning how to practice a popular, proven-effective therapy protocol on your schedule! With The ACT Daily Journal, you’ll learn all about the six core processes of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)—including mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based living—and even learn about a seventh: self-compassion. If there was ever a time to adopt the ACT approach to living, it’s now. By applying ACT to your life, you’ll learn how to roll with life’s punches, and stay in contact with the present moment, even when you have unpleasant thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. The gift of being present is becoming increasingly valuable in these uncertain times of conflict and chaos; it’s never been so important to live flexibly, with more meaning, and with a deeper understanding of shared struggles and our inherent humanity. ACT is more than just a therapy—it’s a framework for living well. It helps us accept. It teaches us to make a commitment to what we deeply care about. And it works best when practiced daily. Let this journal guide you toward what really matters to you. Debbie Sorensen, PhD is a psychologist in private practice in Denver, Colorado. I have a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Anthropology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Harvard University. See is a co-founder of Impact Psychology Colorado, a collective of therapists in Colorado, and the Healthcare Wellbeing Collective, which provides resources for Healthcare Professionals. She holds a part-time position as a Clinical Research Psychologist at the Rocky Mountain VA MIRECC for Suicide Prevention. She co-created and co-host the popular psychology podcast Psychologists Off the Clock.  Elizabeth Cronin, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and mindfulness meditation teacher with offices in Brookline and Norwood, MA. You can follow her on Instagram or visit her website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/spiritual-practice-and-mindfulness

Today I talked to Debbie Sorensen about her book, co-authored with Diana Hill, ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (New Harbinger, 2021). When you are faced with life’s challenges, it’s easy to lose track of what’s important, get stuck in your thoughts and emotions, and become bogged down by day-to-day problems. Even if you’ve made a commitment to live according to your core values, the ‘real-world’ has a way of driving a wedge between you and a deeper, more meaningful life. Now there’s a flexible program for learning how to practice a popular, proven-effective therapy protocol on your schedule! With The ACT Daily Journal, you’ll learn all about the six core processes of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)—including mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based living—and even learn about a seventh: self-compassion. If there was ever a time to adopt the ACT approach to living, it’s now. By applying ACT to your life, you’ll learn how to roll with life’s punches, and stay in contact with the present moment, even when you have unpleasant thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. The gift of being present is becoming increasingly valuable in these uncertain times of conflict and chaos; it’s never been so important to live flexibly, with more meaning, and with a deeper understanding of shared struggles and our inherent humanity. ACT is more than just a therapy—it’s a framework for living well. It helps us accept. It teaches us to make a commitment to what we deeply care about. And it works best when practiced daily. Let this journal guide you toward what really matters to you. Debbie Sorensen, PhD is a psychologist in private practice in Denver, Colorado. I have a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Anthropology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Harvard University. See is a co-founder of Impact Psychology Colorado, a collective of therapists in Colorado, and the Healthcare Wellbeing Collective, which provides resources for Healthcare Professionals. She holds a part-time position as a Clinical Research Psychologist at the Rocky Mountain VA MIRECC for Suicide Prevention. She co-created and co-host the popular psychology podcast Psychologists Off the Clock.  Elizabeth Cronin, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and mindfulness meditation teacher with offices in Brookline and Norwood, MA. You can follow her on Instagram or visit her website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

"Perspective-taking is your ability to step back and see your own life story. And it is the base of empathy" -Dr. Diana Hill Dr. Diana Hill is the the author of the new book the ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She is also the co host of the popular Psychologists off the Clock podcast Dr. Hill is a leading practitioner of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which can help you create more psychological flexibility - which is key to being more adaptable, open, aware, and committed to behaviors that align with your values. Today we are going to learn some of the basics about ACT - and apply some of the exercises in the ACT Daily Journal to some specific examples from my own life - so you can hear it being used. Dr. Hill also shares her journey of dropping out of graduate school, becoming a yoga teacher, and then going back to finish her PhD with renewed purpose. She also shares with us how she incorporates natural movement and biomechanics into her practice, talks about homesteading, bees, what we can lear from nature, and more. What you'll learn in this episode: How to be an outside the box thinkerThe 6 core precesses of ACTHow psychological flexibility can help youThe psychological impact of our disconnection with natures decomposition systemHomesteading and BeekeepingHow Diana incorporates natural movement into her work environmentHow The Zeigarnik effect makes us want to hear the end of a storyThe power of process vs. outcome oriented goalsValue stacking for parenting Quotes "If you have thoughts like 'I'm a loser', challenge that thought or try to think a different thought." -Dr. Diana Hill"Psychological flexibility is seeing that your mind creates all sorts of limits." -Dr. Diana Hill"Another thing 'boxes' us is called emotional avoidance." -Dr. Diana Hill"There are creative ways to solve problems that can meet more of your needs and values than you think." -Dr. Diana Hill"Perspective-taking is your ability to step back and see your own life story. And it is the base of empathy" -Dr. Diana Hill"Take perspective on your own story and also get in the eyes of another and see their perspective. All of a sudden your relationships get more healthier." -Dr. Diana Hill"Nature is not something that is separate form us. We can learn a lot from nature and eco-systems." -Dr. Diana Hill Continue the Adventure: ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Dr. Diana Hill's website Dr. Diana Hill's Facebook Dr. Diana Hill's Instagram Other Episodes You Will Love: Andres Roberts | Bio-Leadership Rick Hanson | How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Resilient Well-Being AOA 136 | Christine Hassler | How To Beat Expectation HangoversAOA 051 | Rick Hanson | Permanently Increase Your HappinessAOA 094 | Loretta Breuning, PhD | Habits Of A Happy Brain

The podcast has been dark for a few months… and for a good reason! Julie just wrapped up writing her newest book (out February 2022). Now that it’s in the hands of publishers, she’s ready to get back to the business of podcasting. The theme for this season comes from the topic of the book: Critical thinking. Let’s peel back the layers and get a closer look at what it means to be a critical thinker. Dr. Diana Hill is a psychologist and podcaster with Off The Clock Psychologists. At the beginning of the pandemic, when so many people unexpectedly had their children at home with them, Dr. Hill discovered Julie’s book “The Brave Learner.” She used the ideas in The Brave Leaner to become a home educator herself. In today’s podcast, Diana talks about how to create a better relationship with ourselves. She has co-authored a therapeutic personal journal that features a practice called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT is cutting-edge, evidence-based psychology that helps people develop psychological flexibility. Psychological flexibility is one of the best indicators of effective parenting, and recent research shows that psychological flexibility reduces the impact of pandemic stress on families and kids. Psychological flexibility involves directing yourself towards your values — even in the face of difficulty and challenges. It takes skills in acceptance, perspective taking, values, being present, stepping back from thoughts, and commitment to become psychologically flexible. The ACT Daily Journal breaks psychological flexibility into an eight-week program that helps people in each of these skills to get present, identify their values, and take committed action in the direction that matters most to them. You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/ (blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts) Resources: https://drdianahill.com/ (drdianahill.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdianahill/ (@drdianahill) Purchase: https://drdianahill.com/book/ ("ACT Daily Journal") Listen: https://drdianahill.com/podcast/ (Psychologists Off the Clock) Learn about our Brave Learner Home membership and our special offer at http://bravewriter.com/specialoffer (bravewriter.com/specialoffer) Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to https://bravewriter.com/getting-started (bravewriter.com/getting-started) Sign up for the Brave Writer Newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2020 + you’ll get a free 7-Day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: http://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz (bravewriter.com/blitz) Connect with Julie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliebravewriter/ (instagram.com/juliebravewriter) Twitter: http://twitter.com/bravewriter (twitter.com/bravewriter) Facebook: http://facebook.com/bravewriter (facebook.com/bravewriter) -- Brave Writer is produced by http://crate.media (Crate Media)

Concepts from the world of psychology are often locked up in research that nobody reads and or behind the HIPPA compliant doors of therapy...I want to change that, by having conversations around mental and emotional health that open up our minds and hearts and help us make practical changes in our everyday life!   Increasing our psychological flexibility (a fancy phrase that means being able to adjust when life throws uncertainty or challenges our way) is key to us living and feeling well! This week, I had the pleasure of having a conversation with Dr. Diana Hill, clinical psychologist, fellow podcaster, and expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) about her new book Act Daily Journal, which breaks psychological flexibility into an 8-week program, to help as we rebuild and re-enter our lives.  You can find out more about Diana and her work and connect with her here: Website: https://drdianahill.com Facebook:  @drdianahill Instagram: @drdianahill Twitter: @drdianahill --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/livingwellwith/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/livingwellwith/support

Throughout the past year, many of us have redefined what it means to “work hard” or “strive” in our own lives. The pandemic and the accompanying social distancing mandates have challenged us to work and live much differently than ever before. For many, this has meant striving more than ever to simultaneously be the perfect employee, parent, partner, or etc. Though striving can often be healthy, many times we engage in unhealthy striving that can leave us feeling exhausted and chronically burnt out. In this episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, Yael and Diana, co-author with Debbie of ACT Daily Journal, discuss healthy and unhealthy striving. They explain the neuroscience behind this behavior and provide some practical advice for noticing and changing unhealthy striving in your life. Reconnect with your values and take the first step toward healthy striving by listening to this episode right now! Listen and Learn: Why exploring healthy vs unhealthy components of striving is important to Yael and Diana How Diana and Yael started exploring the topic of strivingThe signs and symptoms of unhealthy vs. healthy striving The neuroscience behind strivingSome examples of what healthy striving might look like in your lifeDiana's expert definition of effortless action and what it means to embody a balance of effort and surrenderPractical advice for moving from competition to collaborationWhat the striving cycle looks like as a process in many different domains of lifeHow values clarification can help break your striving cycle and orient you towards healthier strivingA few red flags that might indicate unhealthy striving patterns (and some resources for when you notice them)Engage in an experiential exercise with Diana and Yael, and start breaking your pattern of unhealthy striving today!  Resources: Check out Diana's blog posts for her wisdom on ACT, mindfulness, and much, much more Make sure to pick up Debbie and Diana's book, ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment TherapyJoin Diana for her free Tuesday Teachings for a live, online talk, movement, and meditation practice led by the master herself About Diana and Yael: Dr. Diana Hill Dr. Diana Hill specializes in evidence-based and compassion-focused approaches to living well. She helps her clients build a values-rich life and unpacks the science of ACT through the cutting-edge podcast Psychologists Off the Clock, online teachings, and her book ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, co-authored with Dr. Debbie Sorensen and coming in May 1, 2021! Dr. Yael Schonbrun Dr. Yael Schonbrun is a practicing clinical psychologist and a professor at Brown University. In her clinical practice and in her research, she brings effective treatments to those who are struggling with the transition to parenthood, with relationship problems, depression, anxiety, general unhappiness, substance use, and life stress. Related Episodes: Episode 31. DBT for Binge Eating with Debra Safer Episode 192. Happier With Tal Ben-Shahar Part #1 and Part #2 of our episodes on Neurodharma with Rick Hanson Episode 156. The Psychology of Radical Healing Collective with Helen Neville, Hector Adames, Bryana French, and Grace Chen Episode 123. Tantrum Survival Guide with Rebecca Schrag Hershberg  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meaningful social connection does not always come naturally. And during the pandemic, it has been extra challenging to learn how to connect while at a distance. AJ Harbinger offers strategies to relate in deeper ways, on and off the screen. Many of us have felt isolated during the pandemic, and yet, it's anxiety-provoking to re-open again! In this episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, Diana and AJ Harbinger, co-founder of The Art of Charm, Inc, provide expert insights on connecting with people through vulnerable, authentic conversation. Together they discuss the importance of sitting with silence, how to let your values guide your behavior in relationships, and much, much more. Take some pressure off yourself, step into a more meaningful connection, and listen to this episode today! Listen and Learn: Diana and Debbie apply AJ's wisdom to reopening and reconnecting with people after the pandemic Practical advice for building more comfortable, relaxed connections with others How to captivate people using conversational skillsRules, recommendations, and practical tips for being a more captivating presenter on non-traditional presentation platforms (looking at you, Zoom!)AJ's ultimate tips and tricks for getting your audience to remember your materialHow to engage in meaningful connection with people onlineWhat it means to ‘filter people' in or out How to use emotion as a way to connectAJ's personal background with connecting to people and the history behind how his values guided him to this point in his careerPractical advice from the current AJ to the past AJ (and for all of us struggling with major decisions)About John Gottman's work and how it has influenced AJThe four horsemen of relationships and how they might be impacting your relationships with others and with yourselfThree types of captivating questions that can help you explore another person more meaningfullyWhy it's so important to sit with awkward silencesSome emotional avoidance strategies that can be problematic in building meaningful connectionHow AJ implements these strategies with his teamOn a scale from 0-10 how awesome is Michael HeroldAJ's answers to all of your questions including ones about tone and conflict in relationships, mirroring as a communication tool, and much more! Resources: Check out AJ's podcast, The Art of Charm on iTunes or Google PodastsMore information on John Gottman and The Gottman Institute Make sure to take a listen to The Art of Charm's episode with our very own, Jill Stoddard, and their episode with Michael Herold on making deeper connections as well Pre-order your copy of ACT Daily Journal today!Sign up for Diana and Debbie's webinar with Praxis Continuing EducationJoin Diana's April events to help you bring ACT into your daily life About AJ Harbinger: AJ Harbinger AJ Harbinger is a relationship expert, podcaster, public speaker, Fortune 100 executive consultant, and co-Founder of The Art of Charm, Inc. Over the last 13 years, AJ has trained thousands of people on how to unlock and channel their inner charisma to effortlessly connect with others, and harness the power and opportunities that come with building high-value relationships. Related Episodes: Episode 173. Confidence, Self-Doubt, and Overcoming Limitations with Michael HeroldEpisode 32. Social Connection: Exploring Loneliness and Building Intimacy with Debbie and Diana Episode 168. Everyday Conversations: How Conversational Style Impacts Relationships with Deborah Tannen Episode 180. Choosing to Live Your Values with Benji Schoendorff   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Mentally Flexible! My guest today is Diana Hill, Ph.D. Diana is a clinical psychologist and co-author of ACT Daily Journal: Get unstuck and live fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She is also a co-host of the popular podcast, Psychologists Off the Clock where she has interviewed leaders in the field of psychology, mindfulness, and wellness. Through her online teachings, executive coaching, clinical supervision, and private therapy practice Diana encourages clients to build psychological flexibility so that they can live more meaningful and fulfilling lives. Diana has a knack for unpacking complex, science-based concepts and making them applicable to daily life in work, parenting, relationships and health. She completed a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at CU Boulder where she researched mindfulness and acceptance based approaches for eating disorders. In this episode we explore a range of topics including:- How certain self stories shaped Diana's spiritual life - The universality of pain and suffering- The origins of Psychologists Off The Clock and her new book ACT Daily Journal - The value of connecting to a more collective identity- And allowing space to “tune up” your values in life—————————————————————————Diana's website: https://drdianahill.com/ACT Daily Journal: https://drdianahill.com/book/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdianahill/Psychologists Off The Clock: https://offtheclockpsych.com/—————————————————————————If you find value in the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It plays an important role in being able to get new guests. I also love reading them! Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentallyflexible/Explore the website: https://mentallyflexible.com/Check out my song “Glimpse at Truth” that you hear in the intro/outro of every episode: https://tomparkes.bandcamp.com/track/glimpse-at-truth

Anxiety can be an exhausting cycle. When you worry, you have a false sense of control and a feeling that you are “doing something” about what you fear, but it only leads to more anxiety and stress in the long term. In this episode Diana sits down with Dr. Jud Brewer, neuroscientist and author of Unwinding Anxiety, for a second time! They explore a fresh, science-backed perspective on anxiety. According to Dr. Jud, anxiety is a habit loop, and there are simple strategies to break the cycle. Listen in for some practical advice on how to unwind your anxiety today! Listen and Learn: How Diana and Debbie approach anxiety from an ACT perspectiveSome of the intricacies of exposure-based therapy with ACTWhy Dr. Jud dedicated his book to the “Amazon addict” About Dr. Jud's  model of anxiety as a habit loopThe three gears to shift out of anxiety and how it is linked to reward-based learning What to do when all you can think about are your worriesHow to identify the point of diminishing return and form new habit loops (and what both of those things are!)Practical advice on working with curiosity amidst anxietyJud's research-backed wisdom on when (and if) anxiety improves your performanceDr. Jud's personal experience with anxiety Jud's hopes for the future in helping people with anxiety Resources: Jud's book, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training by Karen Pryor To find out more about Jud's Unwinding Anxiety App, look here  Jud's programs, TED talks and videos, and clinician resources   Pre-Order Diana and Debbie's new book: ACT Daily Journal and get some freebies! About Jud Brewer: Dr. Jud Brewer is an internationally renowned addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist. Dr. Jud is the director of research and innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor in psychiatry at the School of Medicine at Brown University, as well as the executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare. His most recent book is Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind. Related POTC Episodes: Episode 167. Get Curious and Change Unhealthy Habits with Judson Brewer Episode 139. Neurodharma with Rick Hanson (Part 1)Episode 140. Neurodharma with Dr. Rick Hanson (Part 2)Episode 131. COVID-19 Anxiety, Cultivating Safeness, and Polyvagal Theory with Stephen Porges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices