About this episode

Dr. Diana Hill and Eric Zimmer discuss how small, consistent actions lead to lasting transformation.

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 Sign up for my newsletter Order my book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Diana Hill

Guest: Eric Zimmer

Topics covered

• lasting transformation
• small consistent actions
• self-compassion
• motivation
• values conflicts
• meaningful change

Keywords

• transformation
• self-doubt
• motivation
• compassionate self-talk
• values
• change

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The One You Feed

Books & works: How a Little Becomes a Lot

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