Earth from Orbit: Life, Creativity and The Overview Effect with Nicole Stott
Episode 1
Todd Welch
Episode Description
What does space teach us about living better on Earth? In this episode of Do You Have a Light?, Todd Welch sits down with astronaut, aquanaut, artist, and author Nicole Stott. Nicole reflects on her journey from childhood inspiration to space shuttle missions, and how her experiences in orbit shaped a powerful perspective: we are all living together on a planetary spaceship.
Nicole shares her thoughts on courage, creativity, and the “overview effect” of seeing Earth from space. She explains why the thin blue line of our atmosphere is the only border that matters, how to move from being passengers to true crewmates, and how space exploration offers solutions to challenges like climate change and clean energy.
Beyond the astronaut story, Nicole discusses her Space for Art Foundation, which unites children around the world through art and healing, and why fun, creativity, and empathy are essential parts of human survival — on Earth and beyond.
Whether you’re space-curious or simply searching for hope in a divided world, Nicole’s message is a reminder that our greatest mission is caring for each other and our shared home planet.
What does space teach us about living better on Earth?
In this episode of Do You Have a Light?, Todd Welch sits down with astronaut, aquanaut, artist, and author Nicole Stott. Nicole reflects on her journey from childhood inspiration to space shuttle missions, and how her experiences in orbit shaped a powerful perspective: we are all living together on a planetary spaceship.
Nicole shares her thoughts on courage, creativity, and the “overview effect” of seeing Earth from space. She explains why the thin blue line of our atmosphere is the only border that matters, how to move from being passengers to true crewmates, and how space exploration offers solutions to challenges like climate change and clean energy. Beyond the astronaut story, Nicole discusses her Space for Art Foundation, which unites children around the world through art and healing, and why fun, creativity, and empathy are essential parts of human survival — on Earth and beyond.
Whether you’re space-curious or simply searching for hope in a divided world, Nicole’s message is a reminder that our greatest mission is caring for each other and our shared home planet.
Do You Have a Light?
