{"podcast":{"title":"The Wise Effort Show","slug":"the-wise-effort-show-4511204","podcast_index_feed_id":4511204,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-wise-effort-show/","website_url":"https://wiseeffortshow.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/71560127-9b50-45b1-9010-61586552d495/Wise-Effort-Podcast-Cover-Art.jpg","author":"Dr. Diana Hill","episode_count":211,"summary":"The Wise Effort Show with Dr. Diana Hill is a show about how to live wisely. You’ll learn how to put your energy into places that matter most to you while making a difference in the world. This show is for you if: ...you’re a high achiever feeling burned out from tasks that don’t matter. ...you want to invest your energy in fulfilling and sustainable ways. ...you seek holistic living without the pressure of a rigid wellness checklist. ...you care about your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. ...you appreciate science but are open to exploring spirituality and contemplative practices. ...you have an open, beginner’s mind. ...you believe there’s a better way to live and are ready to apply your wisdom. We don’t have to burn ourselves out or engage in things that are not worth it. We can put our energy where it matters most and savor the good along the way. Join us at the Wise Effort Show!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wise-effort-show-4511204"},"episode":{"title":"How A Little By Little Becomes A Lot with Eric Zimmer","slug":"how-a-little-by-little-becomes-a-lot-with-eric-zimmer","published_at":"2026-03-16T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wise-effort-show-4511204/how-a-little-by-little-becomes-a-lot-with-eric-zimmer","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wise-effort-show-4511204","url":"https://wiseeffortshow.com/episode/how-a-little-by-little-becomes-a-lot-with-eric-zimmer","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b315aba2-be22-4ce2-b4d9-5852881a8bcf.mp3","summary":"Do you keep trying to make big changes, only to burn out or get stuck at the choice point? In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill talks with Eric Zimmer, host of The One You Feed and author of How a Little Becomes a Lot, about why lasting transformation happens through small, consistent actions—shaped by clear values, a “middle way” mindset, supportive structure, and compassionate self-talk. Drawing from Eric’s recovery from heroin addiction, Diana’s pushup challenge, and everyday examples like food choices and pain language, they explore how to navigate motivation, self-doubt, autopilot, and other traps, and why meaningful change requires both inner skills and connection with others. Listen and learn: How “little by little” creates real change over time How to decide what is worth wanting and work with values conflicts How the middle way and self-compassion help you move through setbacks Share this episode with someone who needs a steadier, more sustainable approach to change. Related Resources Get enhanced show notes for this episode Become a Wise Effort Community member Order my book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most , and receive special bonus gifts. Want to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's \"Foundations of ACT\" course. Diana's Events See Diana at an upcoming event Connecting With Diana Subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . Leave a 5-star review on Apple so people like you can find the show. Sign up for the free Wise Effort Newsletter. Follow Diana on YouTube , Instagram , LinkedIn , Facebook , and Diana’s website . Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.","meta_description":"Do you keep trying to make big changes, only to burn out or get stuck at the choice point? In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill talks w…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2776,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-wise-effort-show-4511204/episodes/how-a-little-by-little-becomes-a-lot-with-eric-zimmer/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wise-effort-show-4511204/how-a-little-by-little-becomes-a-lot-with-eric-zimmer.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}