I'm releasing a kids book/album project called "Rumi" about re-enchantment through awe and wonder. 

In Ch. 3, Rumi the cuttlefish finds herself following the glowing tail into a strange clearing where two talking nautilus shells (Fibonacci and Phibonachee) are locked in endless debates about identity, paradoxes, and the nature of reality…

You can read the chapter here [https://sanzuwu.group/read-an-excerpt-from-go-yamas-forthcoming-rumi-and-listen-to-philosopher-shell-from-the-accompanying-ost/]

You can listen to the new single here [https://open.spotify.com/track/1JLkZwzPxfNFKSHRht9Lng?si=5c6f9b7bc12844f0]

I would really love any feedback

Narration from "Rumi" Ch.3: Philosopher Shell 

This podcast episode dives into raising future-ready leaders, the interplay of past and future in parenting, and navigating an era of rapid technological and societal changes. Karena De Souza, a futurist and author, discusses the importance of awe, wonder, and heirloom skills in fostering resilience and adaptability for the next generation, blending insights on family, education, and nature.

Find Karena on:

Website [https://karenadesouza.com/]

Substack [https://tiltthefuture.substack.com/]

Book [https://www.amazon.com/Contours-Courageous-Parenting-Tilting-Decisions-ebook/dp/B08XTJZZL5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=]



Slice #10: Parenting, Awe, and Navigating an Era of Change

In this episode, the host sits down with Kevin Tsao, former roommate and surfer, to explore the connection between surfing and the sense of awe and wonder it fosters. They discuss the physical and mental challenges of surfing, the unique experiences in nature it offers, and how it helps dissolve the ego, engaging the mind and body fully in the present moment. Kevin shares personal surfing stories, including moments of danger, humility, and the sheer beauty of being immersed in nature, highlighting why surfing is an experience that continuously draws people back to the water.

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Slice #9: Awe and Surfing 

In this episode, the host dives into a transformative conversation with Vicky, a content creator and thinker whose approach to frameworks, creativity, and awe inspires a new way of seeing the world. They discuss the roles books and poetry play in expanding our mental horizons and how language shapes reality, often revealing unseen layers of experience. With references to Carlo Rovelli's physics insights and Monet’s relentless creativity, Vicky unpacks how breaking our frames can deepen our understanding and guide us in a world focused too much on productivity.

Find Vicky here:

YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@VickyZhaoBEEAMP]

Substack  [https://intersectionalthinking.substack.com/]

Sign up for Da Vinci Café [https://substack.com/@davincicafe] to join Vicky and like-minded individuals in soul-searching dialogue!

Also, if you would like some little slices of awe and wonder in your inbox, join our newsletter [https://mailchi.mp/9624ecf70d09/little-slice-of-awe-newsletter]

Slice #8: Finding Awe in Stories and Sunsets 

The host shares an essay he wrote about seeing as a kid again. 

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Sharing a sneak peak of the new Go Yama album in this week's newsletter

Slice #7 : The Rainbow Parachute

The host welcomes emergency room doctor and poet, Kai for a deep and thoughtful conversation about the vastness of love, human connection, and the moral courage that drives us through life’s challenges. Kai shares a personal reflection on how acts of love and care, even in the face of suffering, reveal the profound beauty in our shared humanity.

Sign up for the Little Slice of Awe Newsletter [https://mailchi.mp/9624ecf70d09/little-slice-of-awe-newsletter]

Some mentions during the conversation: 

Alice Coltrane's Turiya and Ramakrishna [https://open.spotify.com/track/4DVu7YgHVJaeN0C7HNpy2q?si=f9e569fdfa414ea2]

Cynicism [https://www.ted.com/talks/jamil_zaki_how_to_escape_the_cynicism_trap?subtitle=en] researcher

Meditation app [https://www.wakingup.com/]



Slice #6 Awe and the Vastness of Love

In this solo episode of A Little Slice of Awe and Wonder, the host reflects on the concept of vastness—not just in physical size, but across systems, history, and time. From the source code behind modern technology to the civilizational layers of ancient inventions like rice cultivation, we explore how everything is built on deep foundations.

Powers of ten [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fKBhvDjuy0]

History of computers [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4d3FXu9-3I]

support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/goyama

Slice #5: Vastness and Scale

The host is joined by acupuncturist and dancer, Iris for a captivating conversation on how societal structures often overlook awe, and the ways we can reclaim it in our everyday lives. From minimalist living to the simple act of appreciating a mundane object like a mug, Iris shares her personal journey of cultivating presence and deep appreciation. They also discuss the role of digital environments and how curating our physical spaces can help us prioritize wonder.

You can find Iris here at https://www.soundviewacupuncture.com/  [https://www.soundviewacupuncture.com/]

Awe walk research [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32955293/]

Would love to hear from you! garrett@oyamaslp.com

Support the pod: buymeacoffee.com/goyama [http://buymeacoffee.com/goyama]

Slice #4: Architecting Awe

The host sits down with multi-talented teacher, programmer, photographer, and cooking enthusiast, Jeremy Young to explore how food can inspire awe and wonder in our everyday lives. From posh PB and J's to discovering global cuisines, they discuss how mindful eating can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.

You can find Jeremy at jeremyjgyoung.com [http://jeremyjgyoung.com/] or on IG at @jeremyjgyoung

00:00 Host intro

04:00 Guest greetings

04:47 Exploring the Magic of Food

07:10 Personal Stories of Culinary Awe

09:40 Cultural and Personal Connections to Food

12:17 The Role of Attention in Food Appreciation

15:57 Food Rituals and Their Significance

32:03 The Power of Eating Together

Awe's regulatory effect [https://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/188054] on food

Mindful eating's effects on enjoyment [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/257795355_Mindfulness_and_Eating_An_Experiment_Examining_the_Effect_of_Mindful_Raisin_Eating_on_the_Enjoyment_of_Sampled_Food]

Tourism and Gastronomy [https://www.scirp.org/reference/referencespapers?referenceid=3354551]

Ratatouille [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0382932/quotes/]

This is a big experiment for me, so I'd love your feedback. Reach out to me: garrett@oyamaslp.com

Support the pod: https://buymeacoffee.com/goyama 

Slice #3: Finding Awe in Food

The host is joined by multi-instrumentalist, luthier, and all around amazing human, Tim McNalley, a musician with a deep connection to music and its transformative power. Tim shares insights into the metaphysical connection between musicians when playing together, reflecting on his journey from casual beginnings with instruments to moments of awe and wonder in his musical career. The conversation dives into how music can be a powerful tool for awe and wonder.

Show themes

Frisson [https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0dgrs1l/frisson-why-music-can-give-you-chills-or-goosebumps]

Frisson playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7wDUxrOUqWyoiBRW56B60C?si=cac696dd9fc74146]

Harmonic series [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmonic_series_(music)]

Awe science [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10018061/]

Find Tim on IG @timmcnalley

Support the pod: https://buymeacoffee.com/goyama

Slice #2 - Finding Awe in Music 

Hi! My name is Garrett aka Scooter. I'm a musician and a speech pathologist, and I just want to introduce these two rad emotions to you, awe and wonder. Each week I want to share some tiny snippets of

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A Little Slice of Awe and Wonder

Hi! My name is Garrett aka Scooter. I'm a musician and a speech pathologist, and I just want to introduce these two rad emotions to you, awe and wonder. Each week I want to share some tiny snippets of awe with you -- a quote,  fun facts, some awe anecdotes, along with some researched and practical ways to cultivate more awe and wonder in your life.

If you've wanna chat or you have some awe anecdotes, I'd love to hear from you! email me at garrett@oyamaslp.com

Also, if you want to support the show, I'd greatly appreciate it: https://buymeacoffee.com/goyama  [https://buymeacoffee.com/goyama]