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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 27 MIN

Ep 82 - Wonder, Awe and the Antidote to a Flat, Exhausted Life

from The Wild Goddess · host Kayleigh Priest

Why does an ordinary day feel so flat, even when nothing's actually wrong? This episode goes deeper on what I'm calling the disenchantment void, the hollow, going-through-the-motions feeling that creeps in when wonder, awe and a bit of everyday magic disappear from daily life.I open with a poem (an ode to the enchanted life), then walk you through one ordinary day twice, once lived flat and disenchanted, once lived with a bit of wonder woven back in. Same tasks, same tiredness, same to-do list. You'll hear exactly what changes (hint, it's not time, money or energy) and why that tiny shift in attention is backed by real research on awe, burnout and nature connection.If you've ever felt like you're getting through your days rather than actually living them, this one's for you.Come find the gap in the hedge. Start your free 7 day trial of Mossvale. ✨ If you love Mossvale, you can go deeper inside the membership community, home to walking meditations, the Storywood folklore library, and Marmalade's journal entries from the world itself. Find out more🕯️ Or experience it through scent Explore my Wild Goddess candles, each with its own story.✨ Love the podcast? Follow, share, or leave a review, it means more than you know.📲 Find me on Instagram @the.wildgoddess

Why does an ordinary day feel so flat, even when nothing's actually wrong? This episode goes deeper on what I'm calling the disenchantment void, the hollow, going-through-the-motions feeling that creeps in when wonder, awe and a bit of everyday magic disappear from daily life. I open with a poem (an ode to the enchanted life), then walk you through one ordinary day twice, once lived flat and disenchanted, once lived with a bit of wonder woven back in. Same tasks, same tiredness, same to-do li...

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