Wonder Near Death's Doorstep | with Marjorie Aunos
Awake to Wonder: Live like you mean it!
Release Date: 09/01/2021
SEASON 1 FINALE: Wonder in Marriage | with Reverse Mechanic
Awake to Wonder: Live like you mean it!
Awake to Wonder's Season 1 Finale is here! To wrap up a WONDER-ful season of guests, Jonathan and I recap our favorite moments of the season, share the story behind the podcast intro song, and talk about one of the most important places to find wonder: in marriage. Feat. special guest Joe Wistrcill (aka Reverse Mechanic).
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The One Before the Season Finale
Awake to Wonder: Live like you mean it!
Send in your WOW wonder moments! What stood out to you from our guests this season? What new appreciation for wonder have you experienced? What moments of awe have transpired in your life lately? Send them to us! [email protected]. We will share a few on our season finale next week!
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The Battle for Beauty | with Fr. Brian Larkin
Awake to Wonder: Live like you mean it!
Within our experience of wonder, when we encounter something beautiful, there is almost something transcendent about it. On this week’s episode, we explore with Fr. Brian Larkin, host of the Gregorian Rant podcast, the spiritual components to beauty and wonder, and how it can speak to our deepest desires.
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The Art of Human Genomes | with Lynn Fellman
Awake to Wonder: Live like you mean it!
Combining information from human genomes with poetic visualization, Lynn Fellman combines art and story to illuminate the beauty and benefit of evolutionary science.
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A Mini Wonder Reflection: Simplicity
Awake to Wonder: Live like you mean it!
"The laws of nature remind us that no matter how long, seeds do grow. Push through long enough to see your seeds grow." - Andrena Sawyer
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Beauty in Different Abilities | with Ashlyn Frederick
Awake to Wonder: Live like you mean it!
Meet Ava through the eyes of her sister, Ashlyn Frederick, Executive Director at The Mission Project for adults with developmental disabilities. Ava has Down Syndrome, the most common chromosomal disorder in the U.S. Ava lives life with constant wonder, teaching us to celebrate our achievements and never give up.
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WOW Minisode 2 | #SpaceTourism
Awake to Wonder: Live like you mean it!
As your end of the month recap and reflection, special guest Joe Wistrcill joins us to dive into the future of Space Tourism , Mangrove Trees, and our WOWs from the week.
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What's the Buzz on Bees? | with Tierney Monahan
Awake to Wonder: Live like you mean it!
"Oh no, a bee!" Fun fact: not all bees sting. And without their help, our entire planet’s terrain would look different, and many of your favorite foods would be essentially nonexistent. Learn more wonders of these amazing creatures and how they can even teach us how to be more selfless and contribute to the common good. In this podcast episode we’re chatting with Tierney Monahan, Beekeeper and Author of “Beyond Honey.”
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From Cabinets to Caskets: The Wonder of Woodworking | with Dan Purkapile
Awake to Wonder: Live like you mean it!
In this episode, we talk with craftsman Dan Purkapile - a “Cabinet-making Philosopher on Beauty.” Earning his title, we expand beyond cabinets to Roman art, space exploration and why caskets make us so uncomfortable.
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Beauty in the EYE of the beholder | with Dr Charles Yancey
Awake to Wonder: Live like you mean it!
Through the eyes is how many of us begin the incredible encounter with the wonders of the world. The miracle of vision is one of the greatest gifts we have as humans; and yet, our eyes do way more than simply see things. Dr. Charles Yancey takes us through the wonders of one of the most complex organisms in our body.
info_outlineIn 2012, Marjorie Aunos’ life forever changed when she became paraplegic as the result of a car accident. Singly raising her 16-month old son, she found strength in her rehabilitation through practicing Wonder.
Working as a speaker, a Psychologist and an advocate for parents with intellectual disabilities, or “different-abilities”, Marjorie brings her work and experiences to IASSID (International Association for the Scientific Study of Mental Deficiency) to support these parents.
Hear her story and how we can harness what the school of Positive Psychology deems a powerful character strength called “Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence.”
Marjorie Aunos' YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3Ax4Sm5
Send in a wonder moment: [email protected]
Website: www.awaketowonder.com.