Reclaiming your sense of "Awe" after a high demand / high control religion is important. For decades, many of us were told our feelings and transcendent experiences were tied directly to the LDS church and were confirmation that the church was true.

Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life by Dacher Keltner is a book that explores how experiences of awe—moments that spark wonder, vastness, and deep emotional resonance—can meaningfully improve our well-being.

Our own sense of individual awe helps us feel more connected, reduces stress, broadens our perspective, and inspires kindness. When you take control of your own feeling and experiences it's a whole new day.

Mormonish is joined by Steph H. and Lila Tueller as we discuss what it means to seek out awe in everyday life, whether through nature, creativity, spirituality, or human connection, as a path to greater fulfillment and resilience.