Ask Doctor Dawn

Interview with Dr. Michael Amster about his AWE method of mindfulness meditation

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Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 6-27-2024.

  • Dr. Dawn interviews Dr. Michael Amster, a physician and researcher specializing in pain management and mindfulness practices.
  • Dr. Amster introduces the AWE method, a technique for "micro-dosing" mindfulness developed during his own experience with burnout.
  • The AWE method involves finding moments of awe in everyday experiences through three steps: Attention, Wait, and Exhale/Expand.
  • Research on the AWE method during the COVID-19 pandemic showed significant reductions in depression, anxiety, and loneliness among participants.
  • Dr. Amster explains the physiological benefits of experiencing awe, including lowered inflammation in the body.
  • The emotion of awe is discussed as a way to connect people to something greater than themselves, leading to increased generosity, compassion, and open-mindedness.
  • Dr. Amster shares personal stories of how the AWE practice has impacted people's lives, including applications in chronic pain management and cancer treatment support.
  • The interview concludes with a passage from Dr. Amster's book "The Power of Awe" and a guided AWE practice for listeners.
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