[Online] Wanting Things To Be Different: Integrating Buddhism, modern psychology and stress science to thrive amidst adversity

April 24, 2026

Wanting Things To Be Different: Integrating Buddhism, modern psychology and stress science to thrive amidst adversity

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Are you feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or unsure about how to live in such unpredictable times? Do you wish things were different than they are?

Join InsightLA founder Trudy Goodman with visiting teachers Elissa Epel and Diana Hill to learn the tools and practices that can help you let go of trying to control the uncontrollable, and take action where you can to find peace and equanimity.

Wishing Things Were Different

“If only things were different, then I would be at peace.” We’ve all made the mistake of taking this perspective. But change, uncertainty and discomfort are here to stay. So, how can we find ease within, even amidst adversity?

In this free, 4-hour special event, Insight LA founder Trudy Goodman brings the wisdom born of decades of Buddhist practice to offer teachings that can help us manage the stress, pain and suffering that arises from trying to manage the feeling of uncertainty.

Trudy is joined by UCSF professor and author of The Stress Prescription, Elissa Epel. Drawing from the science of stress, Elissa teaches evidence-based principles that can help us live with greater peace and ease.

Diana Hill, psychologist and host of Your Life in Process, will assist us in exploring processes from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) that can help enhance willingness, openness and the commitment to engage in what we care about most.

Who is this event for?

This event is for anyone who is feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed by uncertainty and the divisiveness of these times. It is for anyone who is ready to connect to the inner peace that is ever available, despite our external circumstances.

Where is this event located?

This event takes place online via Zoom. Attendees will receive the Zoom link upon registering.

Registration

Although this event is free, registration is required.

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Dual roles, separate entities: I provide psychotherapy through Diana Hill, PhD, Psychology Corporation, Inc. (clinical practice) and offer coaching, programs, and retreats through Wise Effort Consulting, Inc. (education/personal development). These are distinct services delivered by separate corporations.

I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in California and Colorado, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) trainer, and sought-out speaker and leadership consultant on Wise Effort. Therapy services are provided exclusively through Diana Hill, PhD, Clinical Psychology, Inc. and are available only to residents of California and Colorado.

Individual and executive consulting, group coaching programs, online courses, webinars, workshops, and retreats are offered worldwide through Wise Effort Consulting, Inc. for educational purposes only and are not psychotherapy or psychological services.

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