Rediscovering Fitness: Shame, Grief & Learning to Love Your Body with Dr. Diana Hill

Exercise isn't just another thing on your to-do list – it's a chance to enjoy moving and connect with your amazing body. Join Dr. Diana Hill for a warm and insightful conversation about self-compassion, breaking free from strict workout plans, and rediscovering the joy of movement. She'll explore how our thoughts about exercise can clash with what our bodies are telling us, especially during big life changes like perimenopause. We'll also touch on the real-life and emotional hurdles we face and how motivation, shame, our sense of self, and even grief can play a role. This episode is for anyone who longs for a kinder, more personalized approach to movement, that focuses on finding activities you love and weaving them into your day-to-day, rather than forcing yourself into rigid routines.

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Diana Hill, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, and a leading expert on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion. She is the host of the Wise Effort podcast and author of four books including The Self-Compassion Daily Journal, ACT Daily Journal, her latest I Know I Should Exercise, But..., and Wise Effort (forthcoming Fall 2025). Integrating over 20 years of meditation and yoga experience with psychological research, Dr. Hill leads retreats, therapist trainings, and workshops to help organizations and individuals develop psychological flexibility so that they can grow fulfilling and impactful lives. She is on the Institute for Better Health board and writes for Psychology Today and Mindful.

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Dr. Mindy Pelz is a renowned advocate for women’s health and is passionately committed to empowering women to embrace and trust their body’s natural healing processes. With an extensive background in women’s health, Dr. Mindy has developed groundbreaking approaches that help women navigate the complexities of hormonal fluctuations throughout different life stages and the specific needs of women as they age.

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