Nov. 19, 2025
Why Wonder Matters: Bestselling Author Laura Munson Talks Creativity & Purpose | Episode 142
Children naturally ask big, beautiful questions about life—but somewhere along the journey to adulthood, many of us stop. In today’s episode, bestselling author Laura Munson joins us to talk about why that happens and how reclaiming our sense of wonder can transform our lives.
Laura’s new book, THE WILD WHY, blends memoir, insight, travel, and creative guidance to help readers reconnect with awe—and with themselves. Through travels from Montana to Morocco, Mexico to Tuscany, and Ireland to an ancient stone circle, Laura reveals the gifts of surrender, kindness, creativity, and curiosity.
What We Discuss:
Why children ask deep questions—and why adults often silence them
Laura’s personal evolution as a writer, seeker, and “wonderer”
How wonder builds empathy and strengthens our connection to others
What travel can teach us about surrendering to life’s mystery
Why creativity belongs to ALL of us
How to begin finding your own “wild why”
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Laura Munson is the New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of Willa’s Grove and This Is Not The Story You Think It Is. She’s the founder of Haven Writing Retreats and has been featured in Vanity Fair, Time, Newsweek, Elle, O Magazine, and more. She has appeared on Good Morning America, NPR, and global media outlets.
Learn more: https://lauramunson.com
Connect on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/lauramunsonauthor/
https://www.instagram.com/lauramunsonauthor/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-munson-91768026/
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Laura’s new book, THE WILD WHY, blends memoir, insight, travel, and creative guidance to help readers reconnect with awe—and with themselves. Through travels from Montana to Morocco, Mexico to Tuscany, and Ireland to an ancient stone circle, Laura reveals the gifts of surrender, kindness, creativity, and curiosity.
What We Discuss:
Why children ask deep questions—and why adults often silence them
Laura’s personal evolution as a writer, seeker, and “wonderer”
How wonder builds empathy and strengthens our connection to others
What travel can teach us about surrendering to life’s mystery
Why creativity belongs to ALL of us
How to begin finding your own “wild why”
Listeners, give this episode a review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also leave a review at my website or leave me a voicemail. Subscribe to my newsletter Behind The Book.
CONNECT WITH BOOKAHOLIC // INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic // FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic // PINTEREST: @truebookaholic // TIKTOK: @truebookaholic //
LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins/deirdre-pippins-38338a214 /
EMAIL: support@book-a-holic.com
Laura Munson is the New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of Willa’s Grove and This Is Not The Story You Think It Is. She’s the founder of Haven Writing Retreats and has been featured in Vanity Fair, Time, Newsweek, Elle, O Magazine, and more. She has appeared on Good Morning America, NPR, and global media outlets.
Learn more: https://lauramunson.com
Connect on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/lauramunsonauthor/
https://www.instagram.com/lauramunsonauthor/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-munson-91768026/
CONNECT WITH BOOKAHOLIC
// INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic
// FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic
// PINTEREST: @truebookaholic
// TIKTOK: @truebookaholic
// LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins/deirdre-pippins-38338a214
// BLUESKY: @truebookaholic.bsky.social
// EMAIL: support@book-a-holic.com
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you!
