Psychological Flexibility: What It Is & Why It’s Important | Diana Hill

The Health Investment Podcast with Brooke Simonson

EPISODE 213 - 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, co-author of ACT Daily Journal, and host of the From Striving to Thriving Summit. A specialist in Acceptance and Commitment Training, Diana guides high achievers, leaders, and organizations to develop psychological flexibility so that they can prevent burnout and thrive at work, home and around the globe. Diana blogs for Psychology Today and mindful.org and is a guest teacher at InsightLA, Blue Spirit Costa Rica, PESI, Praxis Continuing Education, and Insight Timer Meditation. Diana has a knack for unpacking complex, science-based concepts and making them applicable to work, parenting, relationships and health. She completed her undergraduate work at UC Santa Barbara, majoring in Biopsychology, followed by a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at CU Boulder, and a predoctoral internship at UC Davis She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at La Luna Center Intensive Outpatient program for eating disorders and went on to serve as the clinical director of La Luna Center prior to launching her private consultation and therapy practice. Diana practices what she preaches in her daily life as a mom of two, homesteader, and yoga teacher. Learn more about her latest offerings at drdianahill.com and follow her @drdianahill on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to get tools to build psychological flexibility into your daily life. In the episode, Diana discusses the importance of psychological flexibility, to be more psychologically flexible, how to deal with tough emotions…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/213 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK DIANA IN THE EPISODE: Can you provide an overview of what Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is and how it differs from other therapeutic approaches? Can you share some examples of the types of problems or disorders that ACT can effectively address? Is there anyone ACT is not the right fit for? One of the key concepts in ACT seems to be "psychological flexibility." Could you explain what this means and why it's important in promoting mental well-being? ACT involves accepting difficult emotions and experiences rather than trying to eliminate them. Why is acceptance important for managing emotional challenges? Many people struggle with the idea of "acceptance" when it comes to distressing thoughts and feelings. How do you guide clients through the process of accepting these experiences? The concept of "values" is central to ACT. How do you work with clients to help them clarify their values and align their actions accordingly? Commitment to action is another core component of ACT. How do you help clients set meaningful goals and take steps toward them, even in the face of discomfort or fear? How can someone integrate ACT principles into their daily life without formal therapy? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Visit Diana's website, connect with her on Instagram, and listen to her podcast “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here when you're ready to lose weight permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: [e-mail] Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)