Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 6-27-2024.
- Dr. Dawn interviews Dr. Michael Amster, a physician and researcher specializing in pain management and mindfulness practices.
- Dr. Amster introduces the AWE method, a technique for "micro-dosing" mindfulness developed during his own experience with burnout.
- The AWE method involves finding moments of awe in everyday experiences through three steps: Attention, Wait, and Exhale/Expand.
- Research on the AWE method during the COVID-19 pandemic showed significant reductions in depression, anxiety, and loneliness among participants.
- Dr. Amster explains the physiological benefits of experiencing awe, including lowered inflammation in the body.
- The emotion of awe is discussed as a way to connect people to something greater than themselves, leading to increased generosity, compassion, and open-mindedness.
- Dr. Amster shares personal stories of how the AWE practice has impacted people's lives, including applications in chronic pain management and cancer treatment support.
- The interview concludes with a passage from Dr. Amster's book "The Power of Awe" and a guided AWE practice for listeners.
Information
- Show
- FrequencyUpdated Weekly
- PublishedJune 30, 2024 at 8:00 PM UTC
- Length55 min
- RatingClean