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The Marathon that Moves a City

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

My Magical Library Life

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

That Time Jamie Lee Curtis Made Me Cry

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

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 strengthen our emotional health.

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. 

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 curiosity and wonder in children. 

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 business professor Michael Roberto, she learns the value of wandering and spontaneity in sparking wonder and novel ideas.

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 wonder-ful stories, too.