Exploring Science and Spirit: How Wonder and Awe Help Our Health

The On Being Project shares fascinating conversations about how science is discovering that spiritual experiences like awe and wonder are actually good for our health. Scientists are studying how emotions work in our brains and bodies, finding that moments of awe - when we feel amazed by something bigger than ourselves - can boost our immune system and help us connect with others. Researchers are also learning how our whole body affects our mental health, not just our brain. The gut and brain work together in ways that show 'you are what you eat' is scientifically true. Other studies explore how certain medicines might help heal trauma and depression. These discoveries show that things people have always known through faith and wisdom are now being proven by science. The conversations include talks with emotion scientist Dacher Keltner about awe, psychologist Kimberley Wilson about whole-body mental health, neuroscientist Gül Dölen about healing trauma, and memories of Jane Goodall who studied animals and humans. This collection shows how science and spirituality can work together to help people live better, healthier lives.

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