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KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzHarnessing Awe: A Simple Practice That Can Transform Your LifeEpisode 77: Awe isn’t just a beautiful emotion—it’s a powerful tool for well-being. Research shows it can reduce stress, ease anxiety, lift mood, and even relieve chronic pain. Host Debra Sloss is joined by Dr. Michael Amster, co-author of The Power of Awe, and Jaime Garcia to explore how awe regulates the nervous system, enhances mental health, and simple ways to cultivate it in just one minute a day.2025-04-0258 minKSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzHarnessing Awe: A Simple Practice That Can Transform Your LifeEpisode 77: Awe isn’t just a beautiful emotion—it’s a powerful tool for well-being. Research shows it can reduce stress, ease anxiety, lift mood, and even relieve chronic pain. Host Debra Sloss is joined by Dr. Michael Amster, co-author of The Power of Awe, and Jaime Garcia to explore how awe regulates the nervous system, enhances mental health, and simple ways to cultivate it in just one minute a day.2025-04-0258 minKSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzHarnessing Awe: A Simple Practice That Can Transform Your LifeEpisode 77: Awe isn’t just a beautiful emotion—it’s a powerful tool for well-being. Research shows it can reduce stress, ease anxiety, lift mood, and even relieve chronic pain. Host Debra Sloss is joined by Dr. Michael Amster, co-author of The Power of Awe, and Jaime Garcia to explore how awe regulates the nervous system, enhances mental health, and simple ways to cultivate it in just one minute a day.2025-04-0258 minState of Mind with Debra SlossHarnessing Awe: A Simple Practice That Can Transform Your LifeEpisode 77: Awe isn’t just a beautiful emotion—it’s a powerful tool for well-being. Research shows it can reduce stress, ease anxiety, lift mood, and even relieve chronic pain. Host Debra Sloss is joined by Dr. Michael Amster, co-author of The Power of Awe, and Jaime Garcia to explore how awe regulates the nervous system, enhances mental health, and simple ways to cultivate it in just one minute a day.2025-04-0258 min
The Fully Mindful with Melissa ChureauApplying Mindfulness, Awakening Our True Self, Healing Practices and the Power of AweSend us a textAndrew Daniel, Author, Self-Development & Spiritual Teacher: Melissa introduces you to Author Andrew Daniel who didn’t always have it together. Like so many of us, he leapt from one self-help practice to another, searching for the answer that would solve it all. He learned how we get trapped in our own “stucky story,” fueling perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and addictive cycles. Hedeveloped his groundbreaking work on getting unstuck, using the power of embodiment and deep healing practices. https://andrewdaniel.org/awaken-to-your-true-self/FULL EPISODE LINK HERE!Mayda P...2025-02-0430 min
The Human ChroniclesWhat's it Like to Live a Life of Awe?Doctor turned "awe" researcher. Yeah, we are in awe too...Michael Amster takes us on a ride as we unpack his latest research, what is "awe", and how to find it. Plus, we do an on-the-spot meditation that we still can't stop talking about. Wanna take it for a spin? powerofawe.comMichael 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...2024-12-1052 min
The Most Hated F-WordFeeling Awe Can Make You 'Richer' in Life & Money – Part 1 with Michael AmsterDr. Michael Amster | Mindfulness Researcher | Author | Interventional Pain Management Specialist
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When was the last time you felt a true sense of awe? Perhaps it was while gazing at a breathtaking landscape, watching a mesmerizing sunset, or savoring a moment of pure wonder. These extraordinary scenes often inspire awe, yet as our guest, Dr. Michael Amster, co-author of The Power of Awe, explains, awe isn’t limited to grand spectacles or rare events. It’s something we can experience every day—in the warmth of sunlight, a kind gesture, or even the intricate details of a simple leaf. And during this p...2024-10-311h 07
Conversations on Healing PodcastThe True Pursuit of HappinessDr. Tal Ben-Shahar is an author and lecturer who holds a PhD in Organizational Behavior. He is known for teaching two of the largest classes in Harvard University's history: "Positive Psychology" and "The Psychology of Leadership." His works have been translated into over thirty languages and have topped best-seller lists worldwide. His latest books include “Happiness Studies” and “Happier, No Matter What.” He is the co-founder and chief learning officer of The Happiness Studies Academy and Potentialife, and in 2022, he launched the world’s first Master’s Degree in Happiness Studies with Centenary University. In today’s episo...2024-08-081h 13
Ask Doctor DawnInterview with Dr. Michael Amster about his AWE method of mindfulness meditationBroadcast 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...2024-06-3054 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Jake Eagle - Overcoming Burnout, Anxiety, and Finding PurposeThank you for listening! The podcast is on summer break, and will return on September 15, 2024. We are revisting some of our favorite interviews over the summer, we hope you enjoy these conversations! Co-Author, Jake Eagle comes to the podcast to discuss his new book he co-wrote with Michael Amster, MD: "The Power of A.W.E.“ Jake discusses the research studies that were built around this methodology and how it changed the participants who were frontline health care workers during one of the hardest moments in recent history--the Covid-19 pandemic. Jakes also shares the benefits of...2024-06-2337 min
Pause To Elevate With Dr. Kasim Al-MashatOvercome Burnout, Anxiety, Ease Chronic Pain and Find Purpose With The Power Of Awe!As a positive emotion, how does awe stack up in supporting physical and psychological well-being? I am excited to share an interview with the co-author of the book THE POWER OF AWE. Dr. Michael Amster and his co-author, Jake Eagle, have discovered a clinically proven way to reduce inflammation, stress, loneliness, and burnout while improving overall well-being. Listen to this conversation as it dives into the A.W.E. method, and he guides a practice which you can follow along - as long as you are not driving or operating machinery :) May it support your dai...2024-05-241h 02
Spiraling Higher68. Michael Amster, MD: The Transformative Power of AWEMichael Amster, MD is a physician and awe researcher 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. He shares his journey of discovering awe through mindfulness and meditation practices. Michael explains the AWE method, which stands for Attention, Wait, and Expand, and how it can be used to experience awe in everyday moments. In this conversation, we actually get to experience it first-hand and if you are someone who never has time to b...2024-05-151h 05
Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.Michael Amster: THE POWER OF AWE: overcome burnout & anxiety, ease chronic pain, find clarity & purposeThe author of POWER OF AWE, Michael Amster, joins me today to discuss how to reduce pain, find purpose and build connection.Buy Book: https://shorturl.at/syN78Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!! 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www...2024-05-0659 min
A Mindful MomentWhat Can the Solar Eclipse Teach Us?If you were one of the millions watching the eclipse this week, chances are you felt it. That thing that connects us all. Listen in as we talk about the reasons behind it. We also talk about creating a community with you, our listeners!Here is the link to the Facebook Group we just created...we want to connect with you and get your input! https://www.facebook.com/groups/amindfulmomentcommunity/Link to Interview we had with Michael Amster about Invoking Awe.Do you...2024-04-1123 min
Mind FullThe Power of AWE with author Michael Amster
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr.
Michael Amster, a physician, researcher, writer, and teacher with over 20 years of experience in pain management. Our conversation focused on the book, "The Power of AWE" and the remarkable healing benefits of AWE and a meditation method Michael developed called
the AWE Method.
Through meticulous research, personal anecdotes and thought provoking insights, this book serves as a beacon of wisdom and guide towards understanding the AWE inspiring moments that shape our lives.
To learn more about the book, The Power of AWE and the...2024-04-0940 min
The Everyday MysticThe Power of Awe w/ Dr. Michael AmsterDr. Michael Amster is a physician who specializes in pain management and a meditation practitioner who’s cracked the code on awe. His book, The Power of Awe, written with co-author Jake Eagle, is a distillation of the research behind a practice they developed using the word awe as an acronym standing for Attention, Wait, Exhale and Expand. In this episode, we talk about the small moments of awe that often get overlooked as well as the big powerful moments, which he and Jake call awe-gasms, which I love! You’ll hear how this research came about and w...2024-04-051h 05
The Healing Sanctuary107 // Life Update, Writing a Novel, The Power of Awe, and More!Hello! It's been a couple of months since I've shared a podcast episode and I wanted to update you on what's been happening. I cover several different things today and talk about life and why I've been so quiet here (it's only temporary - I'll be back soon!). Here are some of the things I share in this episode: * Taking time to be quiet and listen to myself * Writing my novel, what inspired it, what it's about, and where I'm at in the process * Spending a winter in Antarctica, traveling to...2024-04-0318 min
Center for Spiritual LivingDiscovering Awe“Discovering Awe” – Find new ways to connect with Awe in your everyday life. March Theme: Living the Awe Book of the Month: “The Power of Awe”, by Jake Eagle, LPC – Michael Amster, MD Affirmation: I remain curious and allow myself to live in awe and wonder. Released March 31, 2024 Your generosity helps to support our Podcasts. Please visit our website: http://www.cslftl.org2024-03-3102 minCenter for Spiritual LivingAwe Wherever You Are“Awe Wherever You Are” – You don’t have to wait until you’re at a zen retreat to experience Awe. It’s everywhere around you. March Theme: Living the Awe Book of the Month: “The Power of Awe”, by Jake Eagle, LPC – Michael Amster, MD Affirmation: I see Awe wherever I am and there is peace. Released March 24, 2024 Your generosity helps to support our Podcasts. Please visit our website: http://www.cslftl.org2024-03-2632 minCenter for Spiritual LivingThe Future of Mindfulness“The Future of Mindfulness” Mindfulness – How to micro-dose Awe to change your life. March Theme: Living the Awe Book of the Month: “The Power of Awe”, by Jake Eagle, LPC – Michael Amster, MD Affirmation: I live my life in the present moment in Awe. I am blessed. Released March 17, 2024 Your generosity helps to support our Podcasts. Please visit our website: http://www.cslftl.org2024-03-1825 min
The Be Better BroadcastHow To See The Beauty In Everything | Dr. Michael Amster & Brandon EastmanWhat if you could change your entire OUTLOOK in less than 20 seconds? 🤔My guest on The Be Better Broadcast, Michael Amster, has coined a 3-step process that will help you experience what he calls "The Power Of Awe."Dr. Michael Amster is a physician and current founding director of the pain management department at Santa Cruz Community Health.Dr. Mike says that "awe" and "finding the beauty in everything" has helped his clients to👉🏻 Reduce pain,👉🏻 Eliminate suffering altogether, and👉🏻 Find more peace and joy in their everyday life.Imagine if y...2024-03-1256 minCenter for Spiritual LivingHow Awe Works“How Awe Works” Works – It’s all about your state of mind. How awesome are you? March Theme: Living the Awe The Wisdom of the Prophet Book of the Month: “The Power of Awe”, by Jake Eagle, LPC – Michael Amster, MD Affirmation: I see Awe in my everyday life and I am grateful. Released March 10, 2024 Your generosity helps to support our Podcasts. Please visit our website: http://www.cslftl.org_________________________________________________________2024-03-1021 min
Balanceology - The Art of Balance - Burnout PodcastE43: Season 3 - Micro-dosing Mindfulness with Michael AmsterIn this episode, Jayne is in conversation with Michael Amster, a physician, awe researcher, writer and teacher with 20 years' experience as a pain management specialist, and who has been a meditation practitioner for over 30 years. Discover: How awe can be cultivated by paying attention to simple moments of wonder in daily life The 'A.W.E. process' of micro-dosing mindfulness - taking less than a minute per day How awe can help prevent burnout and enhance well-being The power that awe has to foster social connection How awe plays an important part in building a more connect...2024-03-0529 minCenter for Spiritual LivingThe Science of Awe“The Science of Awe” – Join us on this five-week journey to learn the Power of Awe. There is a science behind it. March Theme: Living the Awe Book of the Month: “The Power of Awe" by Jake Eagle, LPC - Michael Amster, MD Affirmation: I recognize my oneness in Awe and I am awesome! RELEASED March 3, 2024Your generosity helps to support our Podcasts. Please visit our website: http://www.cslftl.org2024-03-0324 min
A guade Mischung - dein Lebenspodcast#65 - 111 Tage Challenge - Wieso die Challenge nicht die Challenge istIn dieser Folge spreche ich darüber, wieso die Challenge nicht die Challenge ist. Außerdem nehme ich dich in meine Learnings mit. Du erfährst hier, warum das so wichtig ist, seinen Geist zu trainieren und wie du dein Leben kreieren kannst.
Beantworte bzw. kommentiere gerne folgende Frage:
Wie siehst du aktuell deine Welt?
Wenn es eine Sache gäbe, die du aktuell anders haben willst in deinem Leben, was wäre das?
Nutze dafür das Q&A (nur Spotify), schreib mir auf Instagram @nikkleemann ODER per Mail an aguademischung@gmail.com .
Wenn du bei der Challenge mitmachen willst, s...2024-03-0116 min
The Anxiety Coaches PodcastUsing The Power Of Awe To Overcome AnxietyIn today's episode, Gina discusses a book she recently read that contains tools that can help you overcome anxiety. Specifically, these tools are designed to help empower individuals to discover a sense of awe in their life, practically at will. Being able to touch into the power of the state of awe can be a great benefit to those on the anxiety clearing journey. Listen in and find out how to harness the power of awe and expand your healing journey today!The book referred to in today’s episodeThe Power of Awe: Overcome Bu...2024-02-2125 min
Live the Width of Your LifeMicro-Dosing Mindfulness: The Awe Method with Dr. Michael AmsterMy 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 th...2024-02-2035 min
Live the Width of Your LifeThe Power of Awe: Unveiling the AWE Method for Instant Mindfulness and Wellbeing in Seconds with Jake EagleDo you struggle with meditation? Join me for this week’s episode with Jake Eagle, a psychotherapist, and the co-author of 'The Power of Awe' alongside Dr. Michael Amster, who speaks about the AWE method of mindfulness – a quick, 15-second way to reach a state of transcendence. This method is built around having an 'Attention' towards something of value, 'Waiting' for a while, and 'Exhaling and Expanding.'Unlike meditation which only facilitates a state of rest and relaxation, the AWE method, described by Dr. Steven Porges as 'the future of mindfulness,' stimulates a playful, pro-social cond...2024-02-1339 min
Seize the Moment PodcastMichael Amster - The Power of Awe: How Simple Moments Can Transform Your Life | STM Podcast #202On episode 202, we welcome Michael Amster to discuss the A.W.E. method, how changing your perspective and seeing miracles in the everyday alleviates suffering, how feeling awe interacts with chronic pain, the vagus nerve and the physiological affects of awe states, personality changes that can occur with psychedelics and meditation practices, what stepping away from the ego looks like, and how limiting and dysfunctional thinking shifts when experiencing awe. Michael Amster, MD, is a physician and faculty member at Touro School of Medicine. With twenty years as a pain management specialist, he is currently the founding...2024-01-241h 05
The Conscious Diva#60 The Power of A.W.E with Jake EagleThis episode is all about awe and how we can use awe to heighten our awareness in only a few seconds. Joining me is author Jake Eagle to discuss his latest book, The Power of Awe. Jake and his co-author Michael Amster, have developed a simple, clinically proven practice to reduce inflammation, stress, loneliness, and burnout while improving overall well-being. The method takes less than a minute. The authors call it “microdosing mindfulness”.
With that, I invite you to experience a little bit of awe in your life today. If you felt inspired by this episode...2024-01-1048 min
Holistic Human Performance PodcastEpisode 48: The Power of A.W.E with Guest Jake EagleIn today's episode, Gena interviews Jake Eagle, therapist and co-author of the POWER OF AWE: Overcome Burnout & Anxiety, Ease Chronic Pain, Find Clarity & Purpose—In Less Than 1 Minute Per Day. Research has proven that mindfulness improves well-being and reduces stress, anxiety, and pain. But for some, the practice itself feels challenging and inaccessible. That’s where the A.W.E. Method comes in. In THE POWER OF AWE, therapist Jake Eagle and chronic pain specialist Michael Amster, MD, share their extraordinary yet simple mindfulness practice that turns ordinary moments into awe-inducing experiences, helping you effortlessly achieve a heightened state of consciou...2023-12-0334 min
Create Your WayAWE: Your Secret Weapon Against Burnout and Anxiety with Dr Michael AmsterJoin us in this awe-inspiring episode featuring Dr Michael Amster, a physician and meditation teacher, as we explore 'The Power of Awe.' Michael shares his journey into mindfulness, how the concept of 'AWE' can transform our lives, and its unique role in overcoming burnout, anxiety, and chronic pain. Learn practical ways to incorporate AWE into your daily routine to boost well-being and find clarity and purpose. Dive into this episode for a dose of inspiration and actionable steps to enhance your life.
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More Than 10A.W.E. Method Series | Part II: Interview with Michael Amster
🎙️ Welcome back to Part 2 of the A.W.E. Method series! Join us in this episode for an insightful conversation with Michael Amster, co-author of "The Power of Awe." Delve deeper into the transformative 15-second mindfulness technique. 🧘♂️ Explore its potential to combat stress, burnout, anxiety, and loneliness, unlocking profound health benefits. 🌟 Tune in to continue unraveling the science behind this method, directly from the author. Discover more about the book here and continue your journey with A.W.E. practices here.
2023-09-1133 minMore Than 10A.W.E. Method Series | Part I: Interview with Michael Amster🎙️ Join us for Part 1 of the A.W.E. Method series! In this episode, we sit down with Michael Amster, co-author of "The Power of Awe," as he unveils the incredible 15-second mindfulness technique. 🧘♂️ Discover how it tackles stress, burnout, anxiety, and loneliness, reaping remarkable health benefits. 🌟 Tune in for a deep dive into the science behind this method, straight from the author himself. Find out more about the book here and explore A.W.E. practices here to kickstart your mindful journey. 📚
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Unweaving Chronic PainExploring the Power of Awe with Dr. Michael Amster
We have an absolute treat lined up for you today, listeners! We've been fortunate enough to sit down with the esteemed Dr. Michael Amster, a seasoned mindfulness practitioner, and pain management specialist. Not only has Dr. Amster spent over 30 years honing his skills in mindfulness, but he's also been instrumental in helping countless individuals discover the transformative potential of a regular meditation practice.
During our conversation, we journey into realms of awe and wonder with Dr. Amster. He generously shares insights from his book 'The Power of Awe', and we dive...2023-08-1740 min
The Art of HealingThe Power of AWE: A Unique Method for Mindfulness in Ordinary Life with Dr. Michael AmsterQuestions? Comments? Send a message to Art of Healing PodcastWhen you're amid the chaos of life, it's easy to lose sight of the magic of being alive. Imagine if you could reclaim that sense of wonder, in just 21 days, and use it as an antidote to burnout and anxiety? That's what our esteemed guest, Dr. Michael Amster, co-author of The Power of AWE-Overcome Burnout and Anxiety, Ease Chronic Pain, and Find Clarity and Purpose in less than 1 Minute per day, promises with the unique AWE Method. Instagram - @t...2023-08-1438 min