Reclaim Your Wonder: The Science of Play and Awe in Adult Health

When did you last truly play?In this episode of FullerLiving, Dr. Ashitey explores the growing body of research on adult play,wonder, and awe and why these aren't luxuries. They're genuine health behaviorswith measurable effects on stress, resilience, mental health, and longevity.You'll learn:• Why playfulness remains stableacross the entire lifespan and what that means for you• What the science of"awe" reveals about stress, depression, and physical well-being• How a study of nearly 80,000adults found hobby engagement linked to a 29% reduction in mortality risk• What makes awe different fromother positive emotions and why it matters• One practical SMART goal tostart reclaiming play this weekIf you've been running on emptyand wondering why nothing feels quite enough, this episode might offer aperspective you haven't considered.Play is not the opposite ofhealth. It might be part of the foundation of it.