Amster lecture

A conversation about the Power of Awe and Book Signing with Michael Amster MD

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026,
6pm - 7pm

705 Front Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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$8 MAH Members, $10 General Public

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Learn how to turn ordinary moments into awe-inducing experiences!

Join local author, awe researcher, and physician Dr. Michael Amster for an inspiring evening of conversation and readings from The Power of Awe. Dr. Amster will be interviewed (in conversation) with Sharon Papo - local leader, founder, and CEO of Indigo Skies Consulting!

Discover how moments of wonder and connection can be found in the ordinary experiences of everyday life.
You’ll leave with practical, science-backed tools to cultivate awe in just a few minutes a day- enhancing well-being, reducing stress, and bringing more joy, meaning, and resilience into your daily life.

About Your Hosts

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Doctor, Author, & Awe Researcher

Michael Amster

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Founder & CEO

Sharon Papo

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