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124. Tea, Community, and the Psychology of Awe

124. Tea, Community, and the Psychology of Awe

Update: 2025-09-24
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"Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day." – Henri Nouwen

This week on The Modern Creative Woman Podcast, Dr. Amy shares reflections from hosting a benefit tea party for I Support the Girls and how small, simple acts of service can ripple out into meaningful change.

Then we dive deep into the psychology of wonder and awe — what they are, how they shape our perception of the world, and why openness to experience makes us more likely to feel them. You’ll learn:

✨ The difference between happiness, wonder, and awe
✨ What personality trait predicts your ability to feel awe
✨ Simple daily practices to spark wonder — from sky-gazing to art-making
✨ Why cultivating awe can shift your mindset and boost well-being

This episode will leave you inspired to slow down, look around, and notice the extraordinary in the everyday.

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🎧 Listen now and share with three friends who could use a little more wonder in their lives!

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124. Tea, Community, and the Psychology of Awe

124. Tea, Community, and the Psychology of Awe

Dr. Amy Backos