On the Live The Width of Your Life podcast, we explore what it means to not only live the length of our life but instead the breadth, depth, and purpose of each day.

She shares her personal story of creating balance in her life by aligning her daily choices to life values, strategies to redefine success, and creating space for a bit of magic and synchronicity.

It's never too late to change! We don't need to have it all figured out to begin; we can take action daily, show up imperfectly, and be amazed and inspired by how beautiful life can be.

My guest this week is Dr. Michael Amster, a distinguished medical doctor, pain management specialist, researcher, and co-author of ‘The Power of Awe.' In this episode, Dr. Amster introduces a groundbreaking mindfulness practice that taps into the profound benefits of awe and wonder.

Join us for our discussion as we discuss the profound impact of 'The Power of Awe' and learn practical steps to infuse awe and wonder into your daily existence.

Highlights from this episode:

Dr. Amster reflects on his personal journey, blending mindfulness and spirituality, sharing poignant moments of struggle, and the life-altering impact of a meditation retreat.
Explore the revolutionary concept of micro-dosing mindfulness through the Awe method – a practice adaptable to any time and place.
Uncover the simplicity of the Awe method: Attention (focus on beauty or wonder), Wait (savor the moment), and Exhale & expand (release tension, expand the moment).
Gain insights into the contagious nature of awe, its transformative impact on interpersonal connections, and the potential global implications if embraced universally.
Discover Dr. Amster's unique approach to retreat experiences, designed to seamlessly integrate awe-inspired mindfulness into everyday life.

A little bit about Michael:

Michael Amster, MD, is a physician and awe researcher, writer, and teacher at the UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center. With twenty years as a pain management specialist, he is currently the founding director of the pain management department at Santa Cruz Community Health. A practitioner of meditation for over thirty years, he is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher. He splits his time between clinical work, research on awe, teaching mindfulness, and leading awe-inspiring retreats around the world. He is also the co-author of the book “The Power of Awe”: Overcome Burnout & Anxiety, Ease Chronic Pain, Find Clarity & Purpose—In Less Than 1 Minute Per Day.

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The Power of Awe is available for sale on Amazon.

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