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Nicole Stott on Back to Earth: Combining the Awe and Wonder of Space Exploration with the Healing Power of Art
Beyond Earth: Astronauts on Purpose, Perspective, and Human Potential

Nicole Stott on Back to Earth: Combining the Awe and Wonder of Space Exploration with the Healing Power of Art

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May 19, 2025
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Nicole Stott on Back to Earth: Combining the Awe and Wonder of Space Exploration with the Healing Power of Art
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Space changes how you see the Earth—and yourself. But the real challenge begins when you come back down.

In this breathtaking episode of Passion Struck, I’m joined by Nicole Stott—astronaut, aquanaut, artist, and author of Back to Earth—for a conversation that’s part science, part soul, and entirely unforgettable.

With over 100 days spent in space and a heart firmly grounded in purpose, Nicole shares how her time aboard the International Space Station transformed the way she sees our planet—and her role on it. Now, through her art and humanitarian work, she helps the rest of us rediscover what astronauts call the overview effect: a perspective-shifting awe that reminds us we’re all crewmates on one fragile, beautiful world.

Together, we explore:

Listen ad-free for unfiltered insights and practical takeaways from astronauts who’ve lived at the edge of the world—and returned with wisdom for how we live here.

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