Raising Awe-Seekers

It Took Me 47 Years to Write This Book

Writing "Raising Awe-Seekers" officially took three years, but the full story goes way back.

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S1E1 The Marathon that Moves a City

It’s hard to describe the wonder of the Boston Marathon — but I try.

S1E11 My Magical Library Life

In honor of National Library Week, Deborah Farmer Kris shares 14 tiny tales about how libraries have shaped her life.

S1E6 That Time Jamie Lee Curtis Made Me Cry

Because we both know something about the silly, joyful, sacred act of reading to kids.

S1E1 What Does Happiness Smell Like?

Our sensory system and our emotions are deeply intertwined. In this episode, Deborah Farmer Kris draws on her interview with neuroscientist Ethan Kross to talk about how our five senses can…

S1E8 The Healing Song of Peeper Frogs

The human world may be calamitous, but the frogs and the birds still sing. And sometimes, their chorus comes at *exactly* the right time.

S1E7 When Stress Is Your Friend

In this episode of "Raising Awe Seekers," host Deborah Farmer Kris discusses how stress and anxiety are often misunderstood and how they can serve as allies in personal growth.

The Story of Two Unconventional Dads

In this episode of Raising Awe-Seekers, Deborah Farmer Kris talks about two fathers -- Ansel Adams' and her own -- highlighting the impact of unconventional education and parenting on fostering…

S1E1 The Art of Wandering

In this episode of Raising Awe Seekers, Deborah Farmer Kris explores the importance of unstructured time in discovering awe and creativity. Through conversations with awe researcher Dr. Keltner and…

S1E1 Seven Sources of Wonder

Awe gives us goosebumps, brings tears to our eyes, or -- most often -- makes us sit up and say, "Wow." So where do we find awe? Deborah Farmer Kris shares key seven sources of this emotion, and a few…

S1E3 Becoming Spies for Hope

In this episode, Deborah Farmer Kris looks at how storytelling can build hope & resilience -- taking cues from the wisdom of author Katherine Paterson.

S1E1 The Audacity of Hope

In this episode of Raising Awe-Seekers, host Deborah Farmer Kris traces the origins of the 139-year history of the phrase "audacity of hope." And drawing on research by Dr. Jamil Zaki, author of…

S1E1 14 Small Sources of Joy

Join Deborah Farmer Kris, the author of "Raising Awe-Seekers," as she shares 14 small but powerful sources of joy from 2024 -- from taking up boxing and reconnecting with theater to bedtime stories…