Secret Sangha: Paradox

Secret Sangha: Paradox

From The Wise Effort Show by Dr. Diana Hill

May 4, 2026 · 17 min · Season 9 · Episode 199

About this episode

Diana Hill discusses the concept of paradox and how embracing both sides can lead to personal growth.

Do you feel stuck in a tug-of-war—like you have to choose between two things that both matter? In this Secret Sangha episode, Diana Hill shares on the topic of paradox, and how the tension you’re trying to “solve” may actually be the place where growth happens. Drawing on examples from relationships, parenting, work-life balance, and her own struggle between service and making a living as a therapist, Diana explores Marianne Lewis’s “both/and” approach—shifting the question, seeing interdependence, and rethinking outcomes so you can walk the tightrope with more ease. Listen and learn: The three core features of paradox Why trying to eliminate a paradox often keeps you stuck in struggle How to shift from “either/or” to “both/and” thinking Share this episode with someone who feels forced to choose—and practice holding both sides with wise effort. Suggested Next Episode: The Power Of Both/And Thinking To Find Creative, Integrative Solutions To Paradoxes With Dr. Marianne Lewis 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 What Matters Most , and…

People in this episode

Host: Diana Hill

Topics covered

  • paradox
  • growth
  • relationships
  • work-life balance
  • psychological flexibility

Keywords

  • paradox
  • both/and thinking
  • psychological flexibility
  • relationships
  • work-life balance

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