Happiness 2.0: The Reset Button

This Hidden Brain podcast episode explores the emotion of awe and its impact on well-being, featuring an interview with psychologist Dacher Keltner. Keltner discusses his personal experiences with awe, including encounters with nature, music, and significant individuals, and how these experiences helped him cope with anxiety. He details his research on awe, defining it as the feeling of encountering vast mysteries that require us to expand our understanding of the world, and its positive effects on mental and physical health, such as reducing stress and inflammation. The episode concludes by suggesting practical ways to cultivate awe in daily life, such as taking "awe walks" to appreciate nature's wonders.