Today we’re thrilled and honored to welcome Sasha Sagan. Raised in a secular household by the astronomer Carl Sagan and writer and producer Ann Druyen, Sasha was taught that the natural world and vast cosmos are full of profound beauty, and that science reveals truths that are more wondrous than any myth or fable.

When she herself became a mother, Sasha began her own hunt for the natural phenomena behind our most treasured occasions — from births to deaths, holidays to weddings, anniversaries, and the simple ways we mark the rhythms of the everyday. Seeing life itself as worthy of celebration, Sasha authored the book, For Small Creatures Such As We, which thoughtfully explores how we might blend science and spirituality.

Let’s listen in as Sasha shares how she’s been creating a new set of rituals for her young daughter that honor the joy and significance of each experience. She’ll also share how you can design your own rituals to feel more connected to self, community, and the vast universe we’re all an integral part of.