Best Carl Gregg Podcasts (2025)

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How to Do an Energy Audit 43:56

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Feeling scattered, low, or depleted? Join Dr. Diana Hill as she takes you through a step-by-step energy audit to reclaim your vitality and your life. In this episode, Dr. Hill, the author of the new book Wise Effort, shares her personal journey and practical strategies for evaluating and revitalizing your physical, psychological, relational, enviro…

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Deep Resilience with Michael Kearney 1:01:17

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How can you develop deep resilience? That’s the focus of this insightful episode with Dr. Michael Kearney. Dr. Diana Hill and Dr. Kearney explore the concept of deep resilience, emphasizing the importance of community, interconnectedness, and natural metaphors to navigate life’s challenges. Dr. Kearney shares five vital lessons for building deep re…

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"Pride as Resistance & Joy" 22:46

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Rose Eleusis, Layla Waters, & Tamara Curry (June 29, 2025)

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The Magic of Community With Godmothers Books Founder Jennifer Rudolph Walsh 43:57

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There’s a reason why Prince Harry called Jennifer Rudolph Walsh his “fairy godmother.” That’s because she has a magical way of creating community, elevating voices, and telling stories that need to be told. In this episode, Jennifer shares how she used this magic to move from scale to intimacy and build meaningful conversations at Godmothers booksh…

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Stable Heart and Clear Mind 40:31

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This week’s episode is about stabilizing your heart and clearing your mind so you can show up more effectively in a world that’s constantly throwing stress your way. This is a solo episode—and these are my favorite to share, because they come straight from what I’m practicing in real time. I share 5 simple but powerful practices inspired by my rece…

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The Blind Film Critics Society on Cinema Fuckery 1:00:25

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It's not a budgetary thing. It's them sending a message. Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/AccessFuckeryEp15By accessf-ckery

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Urges, Addictions, and Choice With Carl Erik Fisher 55:10

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Feeling overwhelmed by your addiction or the addiction of a loved one? Discover a creative, non-shaming, and integrative way to understand and address addiction in this episode of the Wise Effort Show. Host Dr. Diana Hill and guest Dr. Carl Fisher delve into the complex nature of addiction, exploring it as a multifaceted issue that affects our ener…

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"Living Our UU Values & Covenant: Radical Inclusion & Freedom of Belief" 19:23

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Rev. Dr. Carl Gregg (June 8, 2025)

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The Medicine of Surrender, Poetry, and Metaphor With Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer 55:03

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Can poetry be a form of medicine? Dr. Diana Hill explores this profound question with poet Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer on the Wise Effort Show. They discuss the role of poetry in emotional processing, grief, love, and connection. Diana shares how Rosemerry’s poetry has personally influenced her life and work. Rosemerry reads some of her poems, discus…

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Gregg Mozgala on Generative Fuckery 48:02

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We're just celebrating access. Or fuckery. Or both. Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/AccessFuckeryEp14By accessf-ckery

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Vivaldi’s “Gloria” Reflections from a 21st-Century UU Perspective 1:05:16

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Choir & orchestra The Rev. Dr. Carl Gregg (June 1, 2025)

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“From Rescue to Ritual: The Story of Our Chalice” 21:51

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Intern Minister Emily Parker (April 27, 2025)

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“Threads of Heritage, Fabric of Democracy” 30:24

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Elizabeth Chung (May 4, 2025)

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Music as a Spiritual Practice with Toad the Wet Sprocket's Glen Phillips 1:07:43

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What do you do when the thing you love—your art, your work, your creativity—starts feeling like a product? When the metrics of success get louder than the pulse of your own heart? In this episode, I sit down with Glen Phillips—lead singer of Toad the Wet Sprocket and a longtime Santa Barbara creative—for a conversation that meanders, deepens, and o…

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Carl Richardson on the Fuckery of Assumptions 47:51

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We all know about the road paved with good intentions. Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/AccessFuckeryEp13By accessf-ckery

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Using the Psychology of Creativity to Overcome "Boreout" (Live at Jane Restaurant) 1:04:28

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Feeling boreout? That restless, understimulated, underinvolved sense that your work—or your life—needs a refresh? Creativity might be the key. In this episode, I’m doing something different: a live episode recorded at Communal Table at Jane Restaurant. We dive into the science of creativity and try out some playful creative tasks (including a colle…

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“On Living Open-Mindedly and Open-Heartedly" 16:37

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Sam Melcher (May 18, 2025)

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Dating After Divorce with Whitney Cubbison 47:22

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In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill delves into the complexities of dating after divorce with guest Whitney Cubbison, author of 'Will There Be Wine?' and 'Will There Be Love?' Whitney shares her personal journey through divorce and dating in Paris, touching on challenges like rekindling self-confidence, managing emotional baggag…

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Holly Tuke on Problem-Solving for Fuckery 45:07

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Disabled people are not the problem. Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/AccessFuckeryEp12By accessf-ckery

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Jillian Curwin on Holistic Fuckery 55:17

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I'm sorry, the accessible bathroom is *where*? Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/AccessFuckeryEp11By accessf-ckery

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Loving Someone With Cancer With ACT Expert Dr. Jennifer Gregg 50:59

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In this touching episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill converses with Dr. Jennifer Gregg, a psycho-oncologist with vast experience in behavioral medicine and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Dr. Gregg, who has written notable books like ‘Stop Avoiding Stuff’ and ‘The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Skills Workbook,’ shares her p…

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Apocaloptimism: Easter, Earth Day, & Pathways to a Future of Abundance 16:58

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Rev. Dr. Carl Gregg (April 20, 2025)

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Myles Hunt on Mad Lib Fuckery 59:13

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The universal rule of three “What"s. Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/AccessFuckeryEp10By accessf-ckery

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How to Create Big Love and Stop Selling Yourself Short 42:26

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In this heart-opening episode, Dr. Diana Hill invites you to step into big love—the kind of deeply nourishing, energizing relationships that align with your values and genius without compromising your authenticity. Through personal stories, scientific insights, and actionable tools, Diana guides you to explore how you can get the friendships, partn…

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Generosity, Greed, and Sustainable Practice with Insight Timer CEO Christopher Plowman 55:41

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Diana Hill shares her morning routine, which includes her personal meditation practices using Insight Timer as a tool. This episode features an in-depth conversation with Insight Timer CEO Christopher Plowman about democratizing mental health, the intersection of generosity, greed, and capitalism, the future of AI in meditation, and the challenges …

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“Savoring All That Remains Good, True, & Beautiful: Lessons from Keats for Today” 23:05

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Rev. Dr. Carl Gregg (April 13, 2025)

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“Living Our UU Covenant & Values: Love at the Center - The Heart of Our UU Values” 25:49

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Rev. Dr. Carl Gregg (April 6, 2025)

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“Breathe In: What Can I Do? Self-Compassion & Self-Care for Such a Time as This” 27:59

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Rev. Dr. Carl Gregg (March 23, 2025)

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Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child with Ned Johnson & Dr. William Stixrud 1:07:02

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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 manage…

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“Breathe Out: We Can We Do? How Ordinary People Can Create Extraordinary Change -- insights from the history of civil resistance movements” 33:23

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Rev. Dr. Carl Gregg (March 30, 2025)

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The Secret To Growing Wiser as You Age 47:38

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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 sh…

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Sermon, part 1: "Dragons, Gifts, & Honor: Generosity in the Old World" Sermon, part 2: "Living Our UU Covenant & Values: Why Buddhists See Generosity as an Antidote" 21:40

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Irene Glasse, CLM The Rev. Dr. Carl Gregg (March 9, 2025)

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"Stepping into Sunlight" 21:31

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Irene Glasse, CLM (March 2, 2025)

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"The Future, AI, & Us" 28:19

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Rev. Dr. Carl Gregg (February 23, 2025)

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Eat, Move, and Stress Your Body Better with Dr. Sharon Bergquist 50:27

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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 en…

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Wise Effort in the Bedroom 32:30

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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 t…

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Consider This: Wise Effort in Relationships With Nedra Glover Tawwab 54:07

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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 br…

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The Art of Living in Uncertain Times With Krista Tippett 1:02:46

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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 tran…

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"What Can I Do? When Everything Feels Too Much -- A Guide for Getting Through" 28:49

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Rev. Dr. Carl Gregg (February 16, 2025)

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How to Fall in Love With Movement with Kelly McGonigal and Katy Bowman 1:11:01

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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 i…

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Reclaiming Your Love of Movement (Real Play) Live 26:57

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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 geni…

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"Living Our UU Values & Covenant: Equity" 30:14

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Rev. Dr. Carl Gregg (February 9, 2025)

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Intimacy, Impulsivity, and Saying Yes to What Is With ACT (Real Play) 45:03

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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…

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"Coming to the Table: Truth, Justice, Healing" 23:50

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Jane Carrigan (February 2, 2025)

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"Huxley’s Warnings: From Amusing Ourselves to Death to Finding Wisdom in an Age of Distraction" "How it Happened: An Illustrated History of the Beginnings of Unitarianism" 31:47

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Rev. Dr. Carl Gregg Rev. Dr. Sara Zimmerman (January 26, 2025)

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"Hope in Hard Times: MLK’s Dream and Today’s Reality — On the Intersection of MLK Day and Inauguration Day" 19:33

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Rev. Dr. Carl Gregg (January 20, 2025)

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"Holding On No Matter What Happens: On the Eve of MLK Day & Inauguration Day" 25:16

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Rev. Dr. Carl Gregg (January 19, 2025)

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"Happiness Reimagined: Insights from the World's Longest Study" 12:57

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Rev. Dr. Carl Gregg (January 5, 2025)

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Grief and Joy: Living with Loss in the Holiday Season 16:11

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Irene Glasse, Commissioned Lay Minister (December 29, 2024)

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5 Things to Do When Everything Falls Apart 13:54

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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, embrac…