The loquacious and inspiring author Diane Dreher joins me to discuss her beautiful new book, The Tao of Inner Peace. This woman is a born teacher and I enjoyed my deep dive into the many aspects of human living & being with her.
Diane Dreher, PhD, is the author of five nonfiction books including the best-selling Tao of Inner Peace. She is an award-winning university professor and positive psychology researcher whose work on hope has been recognized internationally. Her books, workshops, and webinars blend the wisdom of the past with powerful strategies from contemporary psychology and neuroscience to help us meet the challenges of our time with greater courage, creativity, and hope.
Diane’s books have been translated into ten languages and her work has been featured in USA Today, Entrepreneur, Redbook, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Science of Mind, radio and TV talk shows, and web sites on leadership and personal growth. Diane has a master’s degree in counseling and is credentialed as a positive psychology coach with the International Coaching Federation.
She is also a lecturer and fellow of the Positive Psychology Guild in the UK.
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I enjoyed guesting on your podcast in February, 2022 and would love to return as a guest with some new ideas and information.
For people seeking greater [topic of podcast] I’ve discovered a new source of hope: nine powerful pathways to greater connection and inner peace. These pathways, which have been practiced through centuries of spiritual traditions, are now supported by the latest scientific research and are featured in my new book, Pathways to Inner Peace.
I can offer your listeners research-based strategies which include:
How to connect with a deeper sense of purpose in their lives.
How to stop worrying and bring their attention back to the present moment.
How reconnecting with nature can relieve stress and restore their peace of mind.
A proven way to develop active hope in these challenging times.
My recent podcasts include:
• Diane Dreher, Ph.D., Author of the book, Pathways to Inner Peace: Finding Connection, Inspiration, and Renewal in Challenging Times. Interview with Dr. Timothy Hayes, On Your Mind and Journey’s Dream podcast. Posted August 11, 2026. https://journeysdream.org/diane-dreher-ph-d-author-of-the-book-pathways-to-inner-peace-finding-connection-inspiration-and-renewal-in-challenging-times/
• Happiness journey with Dr Dan podcast: Season 37 Ep 3: Special Guest, a positive psychology coach and expert researcher Diane Dreher. Interview with Dr. Dan Amzallag on the Happiness Journey podcast. Posted August 25, 2026 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5DcKMmNYJwsboJmYzKFSOc?si=TGFodFhzRAeYMmHj_UANAw&nd=1&dlsi=5eb38ef5622b46fd
• The Secular Seeker’s Guide to Taoism: Inner Peace Without Incense with Diane Dreher, PhD. Interview with Lisa Cypers Kamen for the Harvesting Happiness podcast. Posted September 26, 2026. https://harvestinghappinesstalkradio.com/the-secular-seekers-guide-to-taoism-inner-peace-without-incense/
For more of my podcasts, see https://www.dianedreher.com/events.htm
Brief bio:
I’m a positive psychology coach, hope researcher, professor, and author of eight books including The Tao of Inner Peace and my new book, Pathways to Inner Peace. A lifelong learner, I have a PhD in English literature from UCLA, a master’s degree in counseling from Santa Clara University, and PCC certification from the International Coaching Federation. I’m currently Professor Emeritus and Associate Director of the Applied Spirituality Institute at Santa Clara University and Senior Research Advisor for the Positive Psychology Guild in the United Kingdom. For more about my work, see my website, https://www.dianedreher.com/
You can reach me at ddreher@scu.edu
I look forward to hearing from you.
Diane