Decker Kelner
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Decker Kelner has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Oprah (Feb 2026). Decker Kelner appeared as the main guest on Oprah's "Discover AWE Daily," where he discussed the science of awe and its health benefits. He recommended Rachel Carson's idea of teaching children to wonder and endorsed Nelson Mandela, describing his release as an example of "moral beauty" that inspires awe.
Dacher Joseph Keltner is a Mexican-born American psychologist. He is Distinguished Professor of psychology, director of the Berkeley Social Interaction Lab, and founding faculty director of the Greater Good Science Center at University of California, Berkeley. He is widely known for his work on emotion and as a foundational figure in establishing the scientific study of prosocial emotions, especially awe and compassion. He has also brought that research to a broad public audience. In 2020 he was
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on Oprah |
| Role | Professor of Psychology |
| Affiliation | University of California, Berkeley |
Which podcasts has Decker Kelner appeared on?
Decker Kelner came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Oprah.
- Discover AWE Daily with Oprah and Dacher Keltner on Oprah (Feb 2026)
What is Decker Kelner mentioned alongside?
Recommends: Rachel Carson