Lost

Lost

From The Wise Effort Show by Dr. Diana Hill

May 18, 2026 · 19 min · Season 9 · Episode 200

About this episode

Dr. Diana Hill discusses the experience of feeling lost and how it can lead to transformation through mindfulness and self-reflection.

Have you ever felt panicked and untethered when you’re lost—at work, in a relationship, or even in your own mind? In this episode, Dr. Diana Hill explores how “lostness” can send us into panic, false refuges, and strange loops that make things worse, and how it can also open a doorway to transformation. Drawing from her own story about thinking she’d left her computer at a New York hotel, Diana shares practices to help you stay where you are, take in a bigger perspective, and ask more beautiful questions in meditation and life. Listen and learn: How strange loops keep us tangled in unhelpful patterns The inner dimensions we can get lost in: self, attention, thoughts, purpose, feelings, and behavior What to do when you’re lost: pause, broaden your view, and ask beautiful questions ("What is here?", "What else?", "What do I really want?") If this episode helps you find steadier ground, share it with someone who feels scattered or stuck. Suggested Next Episode: You can also enjoy Diana's related Bonus Meditation: Lost 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…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Diana Hill

Topics covered

  • lostness
  • transformation
  • meditation
  • self-discovery
  • psychological flexibility

Keywords

  • lost
  • panic
  • transformation
  • meditation
  • self
  • attention
  • thoughts
  • purpose
  • feelings
  • behavior

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