We think of awe as rare. A sunset. A mountain peak. A fleeting high.

But what if we’ve got it backwards?

In this conversation, Dr. Kim Nolan—Buddhist chaplain, psychologist, and one of the most grounded people I’ve ever known—shows us the science of everyday wonder.

We talk about:

✅ How awe can reduce cortisol, expand time, and make you kinder 

✅ The two-part formula scientists use to define awe (and how to reverse-engineer it in your life)

✅ How experiencing awe rewires your brain and makes decision-making easier

✅ The “sacred ordinary” moments most people miss (but you won’t anymore)

✅ Why awe might be one of the most powerful (and overlooked) wellness tools we have

In this week’s How-To segment, I’ll break down:

→ The formula behind awe—and why it’s not just about feeling “wow”
→ What the science says about awe and time perception, connection, and burnout
→ A method to train your brain to experience more awe, anywhere

This episode changed how I walk down the street, wait in line, and look into the distance. Because Kim’s right: Awe isn’t scarce—we’re just not looking where it lives.

With eyes wide open,
Molly

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