In this episode of the Capitol Coffee Connection podcast, Liz Hirsh Naftali hosts Congresswoman Becca Balint who shares her views on the concept of awe and its positive impacts on human lives. The Congresswoman, an outdoor enthusiast and advocate of ongoing learning and open-mindedness, touches on her past as a teacher, her struggle with mental health, her own childhood struggles and the importance of strong family support. Rep Balint underscores the pitfalls of pretense in politics, the significance of authenticity, her hobbies such as motorbiking and rock climbing, and gratitude for a developmental dialogue.