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Happiness Break: Feeling the Awe of Nature From Anywhere, With Dacher

Host Dacher Keltner leads us through an exercise in feeling the serenity and wonder that nature…

Why We Should Look Up at the Sky (The Science of Happiness Podcast)

When did you last take a moment to really look up at the sky? Shifting our gaze upward is linked to…

Happiness Break: Awe for Others, With Dacher

The communities we create are one of the most awe-inspiring parts of our lives. Host Dacher Keltner…

How Awe Brings Us Together (The Science of Happiness Podcast)

Feeling awe changes your brain. In our first episode in a series about the science of awe, we…

Episode 86: Scheduling Time to Feel Awe(some)

Feeling awe can boost your mood and make you feel more connected with others. Comedian Chris Duffy…

Finding Awe in the Ordinary

Iraq War veteran and outdoors educator Stacy Bare learns to find wonder and beauty in the small…

Episode 35: Finding Awe in Every Step

How can we feel connected to the world around us? Singer Diana Gameros tries to cultivate a sense of…

How Awe Transforms the Body and Mind

Lani Shiota argues that awe is a fundamental part of being human—making our bodies and minds more…

How Culture Shapes the Experience of Awe

Jennifer Stellar, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of…

Why Awe Is Such an Important Emotion

Dacher Keltner gives an overview of the young science of awe, from how it's expressed to its…

Can Awe Combat Narcissism?

Paul Piff, an assistant professor of psychology and social behavior at UC Irvine, explores his…

How Scientists Measure Awe in the Wild

Craig Anderson, a researcher at UC Berkeley, explains his research studying awe and other emotions…

Awe and Gratitude

Robert Emmons explains why he believes awe and gratitude are intertwined.

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