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It's a Good LifeQuick Cut: S2E291 A Slight Change of Plans with Dr. Maya ShankarClick here to listen to the full episodeWe all encounter a change of plan at some point in our lives. In this episode, Brian interviews cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar to understand who we are and who we become when faced with change. Topics discussed include: How change profoundly impacted Maya’s life, why humility is so important and how being more openminded can help build resilience. YOU WILL LEARN:· Common psychological strategies for navigating change. · Why people really dislike uncertainty.· How to cultivate a mindset to thrive in chan...2025-05-0110 minIt's a Good LifeQuick Cut: S2E291 A Slight Change of Plans with Dr. Maya ShankarClick here to listen to the full episodeWe all encounter a change of plan at some point in our lives. In this episode, Brian interviews cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar to understand who we are and who we become when faced with change. Topics discussed include: How change profoundly impacted Maya’s life, why humility is so important and how being more openminded can help build resilience. YOU WILL LEARN:· Common psychological strategies for navigating change. · Why people really dislike uncertainty.· How to cultivate a mindset to thrive in chan...2025-05-0110 min
A Slight Change of PlansMaya’s Exciting Announcement! I’ve been dying to share this news with you for quite some time, and I'm so happy that today I finally can. Pre-order “The Other Side of Change” now at changewithmaya.com/book. Read more about my journey to writing “The Other Side of Change” in People: https://people.com/maya-shankar-the-other-side-of-change-cover-reveal-exclusive-11716505See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-1703 min
The BIT podcastA decade of ‘nudge’ – in conversation with the pioneers (part 2 of 2)The second and final part of a very special episode , recorded to tie in with the recent 10 year anniversary of the Behavioural Insights Team. Join BIT's former CEO and now President Emeritus, Professor David Halpern, with the founders and pioneers of behavioural economics, Professor Richard Thaler, Professor Cass Sunstein and Google’s head behavioural scientist Dr Maya Shankar, discussing how ‘nudge’ has evolved over the last decade and where the science of human behaviour is headed next. Richard Thaler is the Charles R. Walgreen Distinguished Service Professor of Behavioral Science and Economics at the University of Chicago Booth...2025-02-1239 minThe BIT podcastA decade of 'nudge' - in conversation with the pioneers (part 1 of 2)Part 1 of a very special episode , recorded to tie in with the recent 10 year anniversary of the Behavioural Insights Team. Join BIT's former CEO and now President Emeritus, Professor David Halpern, with the founders and pioneers of behavioural economics, Professor Richard Thaler, Professor Cass Sunstein and Google’s head behavioural scientist Dr Maya Shanker, discussing how ‘nudge’ has evolved over the last decade and where the science of human behaviour is headed next. Richard Thaler is the Charles R. Walgreen Distinguished Service Professor of Behavioral Science and Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and th...2025-02-1242 min
WHOOP PodcastGoal Setting, Life Transitions, and Decision Making with Neuroscientist Dr. Maya ShankarWith summer ending, back to school routines happening at home, and the need to get back to healthy habits, we wanted to bring back a fantastic conversation between WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Kristen Holmes and cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Maya Shankar. Maya is also a former White House Senior Advisor, and creator of the top podcast, A Slight Change of Plans. Kristen and Maya discuss studying violin under Itzhak Perlman (2:22), how a hand injury spurred what Maya calls identity foreclosure (5:21), transitioning to a career in neuroscience (8:48), the endowment effect (16:43), the benefits of the fresh start effect (19:15...2024-09-1139 min
10% Happier with Dan HarrisThe Science of Handling Uncertainty | Maya ShankarNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Cognitive scientist Maya Shankar talks about how to get comfortable with uncertainty in an ever-changing world. It seems like a design flaw in our species that we live in a world of constant change yet most of us are not comfortable with uncertainty. In this episode, we talk to Maya Shankar about how to get better at dealing with change and to stop seeking what scientists call “cognitive closure.” Shankar is a f...2024-08-2659 min
Kelly Corrigan WondersGoing Deep with Maya Shankar on Empty Nesting
Sometimes, even when things go precisely as you hoped they would, change hurts. Kelly was a guest on a podcast called A Slight Change of Plans, hosted by Dr. Maya Shankar, who was curious to know how empty nesting was going. The conversation was so rich that it felt worth sharing here. This one is for every parent you know. Pass it on. (Previously aired).You can find Kelly's PBS Tell Me More interview with Maya Shankar HERE.
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On the XDr. Maya Shankar on the Brain Science Behind Making Big Changes
Today, Chris sits down with Dr. Maya Shanker.
She is a cognitive scientist and the creator, executive producer, and host of the podcast, A Slight Change of Plans. Maya has a postdoctoral fellowship in cognitive neuroscience from Stanford, a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship, and a B.A. from Yale.
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The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish(#198) #1 Psychologist: Toolkit to Accomplish Your Hardest GoalsShane Parrish and Maya Shankar dive into the complexities of identity and personal transformation. They explore how significant life changes can reshape one's sense of self and explain how to navigate these transitions. Maya shares her personal stories and tips on making proactive choices and keeping a flexible, layered sense of self. They also discuss the psychological and philosophical aspects of identity, offering practical advice on goal-setting and personal growth.Maya Shankar is a cognitive scientist and the creator, executive producer, and host of the podcast, A Slight Change of Plans. Shankar w...2024-07-0952 min
Kelly Corrigan WondersGoing Deep on Sleep and Well Being with Dr. Matt Walker, W. Kamau Bell and Maya Shankar
Quick afternoon nap? Gummies before bed? Hitting snooze? Here’s a thorough look at how to get our sleep right with one of the world’s most informed sleep experts: Dr. Matthew Walker. Why? Sleep is our super power. Put less positively, poor sleep maps terribly closely to poor mental health. Joining me for the conversation are previous guests and friends of the show cognitive scientist and podcaster Maya Shankar, and comedian/producer W Kamau Bell.
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The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie SantosUnlock Your Hidden Potential with Adam Grant and Maya ShankarA chance to hear a recent episode of A Slight Change of Plans in which Maya Shankar asks psychologist Adam Grant about his new book "Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things". They talk about how to filter out unhelpful feedback, the benefits of imperfectionism, and why we need to give soft skills more respect. Listen to more episodes of A Slight Change of Plans wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-05-1342 min
Amado EsposoUnlock Your Hidden Potential with Adam Grant and Maya ShankarA chance to hear a recent episode of A Slight Change of Plans in which Maya Shankar asks psychologist Adam Grant about his new book "Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things". They talk about how to filter out unhelpful feedback, the benefits of imperfectionism, and why we need to give soft skills more respect. Listen to more episodes of A Slight Change of Plans wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-05-1342 min
The Kevin Miller PodcastWhat Drives Cognitive Scientist & Renowned Podcast Host Maya ShankarIn this episode, I bring you a special What Drives You episode with Maya Shankar. Maya is a cognitive scientist and the creator, host, and executive producer of the podcast, A Slight Change of Plans, made in collaboration with Malcolm Gladwell's production company, Pushkin Industries. A Slight Change of Plans was named the Apple Podcast of the Year in 2021. Maya actually founded the Behavioral Science Team at the White House, called “the Nudge Unit, which used insights from behavioral economics to write better public policy. Maya’s focus is around what happens to and in us, when change happens. Chan...2024-01-041h 03The Kevin Miller PodcastWhat Drives Cognitive Scientist & Renowned Podcast Host Maya ShankarIn this episode, I bring you a special What Drives You episode with Maya Shankar. Maya is a cognitive scientist and the creator, host, and executive producer of the podcast, A Slight Change of Plans, made in collaboration with Malcolm Gladwell's production company, Pushkin Industries. A Slight Change of Plans was named the Apple Podcast of the Year in 2021. Maya actually founded the Behavioral Science Team at the White House, called “the Nudge Unit, which used insights from behavioral economics to write better public policy. Maya’s focus is around what happens to and in us, when change happens. Chan...2024-01-041h 03The Kevin Miller PodcastWhat Drives Cognitive Scientist & Renowned Podcast Host Maya ShankarIn this episode, I bring you a special What Drives You episode with Maya Shankar. Maya is a cognitive scientist and the creator, host, and executive producer of the podcast, A Slight Change of Plans, made in collaboration with Malcolm Gladwell's production company, Pushkin Industries. A Slight Change of Plans was named the Apple Podcast of the Year in 2021. Maya actually founded the Behavioral Science Team at the White House, called “the Nudge Unit, which used insights from behavioral economics to write better public policy. Maya’s focus is around what happens to and in us, when change happens. Chan...2024-01-041h 03
Chai Across GenerationsEpisode 37: Raising Multicultural Kids And DiwaliRaising kids in a foreign land can be challenging, especially around times of celebration back home. On today's episode, we talk to Ajanta Chakraborty and Vivek Kumar about tips for raising multicultural children, the power of stories, and the upcoming festival of Diwali. Ajanta and Vivek are a married couple and co-authors of Maya & Neel's India Adventure Series, a series of 15 children's books that make South Asian culture more accessible and fun for them. Their book "Let's Celebrate 5 Days of Diwali!" is a great gift for kids of all backgrounds as we head into Diwali season.🍿 WHERE TO...2023-11-1046 min
The Psychology PodcastFind the Potential in Change || Maya ShankarToday we welcome Maya Shankar to the podcast. Maya is a cognitive scientist and the creator and host of the podcast, “A Slight Change of Plans”. It was awarded as the Best Show of 2021 by Apple and received an Ambie award from the Podcast Academy in 2022. Maya has a postdoctoral fellowship in cognitive neuroscience from Stanford and a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from Oxford. She's a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music's pre-college program, where she was a private violin student of Itzhak Perlman.In this episode, I talk to Maya Shankar about change. Humans have...2023-08-3150 min
Humans of Business (former Community Life)5 things I've learned from people | Week 27Email vs. meeting, as fast as I carefully can, meeting as a stamp of agreement, 42 things to do for kids, and how to avoid a conflict living on an isle! Find out more about it in this episode! 🤩
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The Decision Education PodcastEpisode 023: Pivoting With Purpose with Dr. Maya ShankarHow can we build an identity that withstands life’s curveballs? In this episode, Dr. Maya Shankar, Senior Director of Behavioral Economics at Google, joins host Annie Duke, co-founder of the Alliance for Decision Education, to explore the art of building resilience. Together, they share valuable insights on adapting to change and making tough decisions—from knowing when to pivot in your career to finding new sources of meaning and purpose in the face of injury or other obstacles. Maya reveals insights from her time as a senior advisor at the White House, explains why sometimes the messenger is just...2023-08-0243 min
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TED Talks DailyWhy change is so scary -- and how to unlock its potential | Maya ShankarUnexpected change like an accident, an illness, or a relationship that suddenly ends is inevitable -- and disorienting. With a heartfelt and optimistic take on life's curveballs, cognitive scientist Maya Shankar shares how these challenging moments can inspire transformation, offering three questions to ask when facing uncertainty, so you can let go of rigidity and embrace change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-2513 min
Huberman LabDr. Maya Shankar: How to Shape Your Identity & GoalsIn this episode, my guest is Maya Shankar, Ph.D., a cognitive scientist, former senior advisor to the White House and Chair of the White House Social and Behavioral Sciences Team. She is the creator and host of the podcast, A Slight Change of Plans. We discuss how our identities develop and change, how our beliefs and internal narratives shape our perception of self, and how to use structured introspection about our values to determine our goals. We discuss how to cope and grow through uncertain situations, especially those that force us to reexamine our roles and identity. Dr...2023-07-242h 31
I Weigh with Jameela JamilMaya ShankarCognitive scientist and host of the podcast 'A Slight Change of Plans' Maya Shankar joins Jameela this week to discuss what we attach to our identity, how there is a competitive advantage to being great listeners, what could be the antidote to loneliness and we find out the three types of empathy and discover maybe Jameela does have empathy after all. Check out Maya's podcast - A Slight Change of Plans - wherever you listen - and look out for her TED Talk (available from July 25th, 2023):Who are you, and how do you tran...2023-07-141h 03
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)YAPClassic: Dr. Maya Shankar on Influence and The Science of Decision-Making | Human BehaviorAs a child, Dr. Maya Shankar was on track to become a violin prodigy. She studied under one of the world's top violinists. However, her dreams were shattered when she tore several tendons in her hand at 15 years old. She was told she'd never be able to play the violin ever again, so she was forced to learn who she is beyond her identity as a musician. A few years later, she stumbled across a book on human behavior, which sparked a lifelong interest in the human mind. After college, she went on to build a behavioral science team...2023-05-261h 00
Last DayMaya: Nothing Happens For A ReasonLife is random, nothing happens for a reason, and the universe does not have a plan. That’s at least what Maya Shankar believes. And so does Stephanie, our intrepid host. But both have figured out how to pivot in the face of life’s worst twists and turns. Maya and Stephanie bond hard and fast over their similarities, since there’s nothing quite like learning someone else is kinda sorta exactly like you. Follow Stephanie on Instagram at @wittelstephanie. Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Have...2023-05-1752 min
How To!The Upside of Stress: A Slight Change of Plans with Dr. Maya ShankarThis week we present a special episode from A Slight Change of Plans hosted by Dr. Maya Shankar, a cognitive scientist who studies human behavior and was our featured expert on How To Stick To Your New Year's Resolutions. Maya's podcast examines who we are and who we become in the face of a big change.In this episode, Maya looks at a feeling most of us are familiar with: stress. We’re all familiar with the ways stress can make us feel bad, but can we use it as a helpful resource? Maya’s joined by Colu...2023-03-2139 min
Therapy WorksMaya Shankar on her heartbreaking fertility challenges and the importance of kindnessThis beautiful, moving and revelatory conversation is about loss and also of course, about love. Dr Maya Shankar is a cognitive scientist as well as the host of the extraordinary podcast A Slight Change of Plans which was Apple’s Best Show of 2022. In this episode we discuss:
How to navigate a life full of unexpected challenges, particularly around fertility.
We discuss surrogacy, a subject that is new and still relatively unknown to most and particularly the physical challenges of gestational surrogacy.
How surrogacy involves creating a personal and intimate rela...2023-03-151h 06A Slight Change of PlansStick to your Goals with Dr. Maya Shankar on Slate's How To! PodcastIt's only March and we're already starting to veer off track with our resolutions for the year. Don't worry! 90% of people fail to reach their goals each year, which means there's got to be a better way. On this episode of How To!, a listener named Emily is feeling discouraged by her eating habits and lack of exercise. Maya, a behavioral scientist, helps Emily (and the rest of us!) form better habits so we can set ourselves up for success. Hear more episodes of How To! wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for...2023-03-1334 min
Radio HeadspaceRewind with Dr. Maya Shankar: Don’t Change A ThingThis week's Rewind features cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar. We’re often so hard on ourselves for what we view as our negative qualities. Today, Dr. Shankar explores how to see the silver linings in our faults and embrace every aspect of ourselves.If you'd like to hear some great stories about personal change and the science of human behavior, check out Dr. Maya Shankar’s podcast “A Slight Change of Plans” here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-01-2005 minRadio HeadspaceRewind with Dr. Maya Shankar: Change for the BetterThis week's Rewind features cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar. Today, she'll explore ways to build new habits today so you can achieve your long-term goals.If you'd like to hear some great stories about personal change and the science of human behavior, check out Dr. Maya Shankar’s podcast “A Slight Change of Plans” here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-01-1906 minRadio HeadspaceRewind with Dr. Maya Shankar: Create New OpportunitiesThis week's Rewind features cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar. Today, she discusses how we can forge a new (and maybe even better) path when obstacles get in the way. If you'd like to hear some great stories about personal change and the science of human behavior, check out Dr. Maya Shankar’s podcast “A Slight Change of Plans” here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-01-1807 minRadio HeadspaceRewind with Dr. Maya Shankar: You Are A Work in ProgressThis week's Rewind features cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar. Today, she talks about the impact that big changes have on our self-identity, and how we can see ourselves differently to weather the storms we face in life.If you'd like to hear some great stories about personal change and the science of human behavior, check out Dr. Maya Shankar’s podcast “A Slight Change of Plans” here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-01-1706 minRadio HeadspaceRewind with Dr. Maya Shankar: Control is an IllusionThis week's Rewind features cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar. She also hosts “A Slight Change of Plans” — a podcast about who we become in the face of big change. Today she discusses the illusion of control, and how when life gets in the way of our plans, we don’t have to see it as a defeat.If you'd like to hear some great stories about personal change and the science of human behavior, check out Dr. Maya Shankar’s podcast “A Slight Change of Plans” here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here!
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House Calls with Dr. Vivek MurthyMaya Shankar: Why is Change So Hard?We all experience change. Sometimes we plan a change, sometimes we’re thrown a curveball. It’s just part of life. But why do some changes feel harder to manage than others? And why does change seem easier for some people than others? Guest Maya Shankar is a cognitive scientist and host of the podcast “A Slight Change of Plans,” where she weaves people’s personal stories of change with the science of human behavior. As we kick off a new year, Maya and the Surgeon General talk about the nature of change and how to handle it, with the intent...2023-01-1046 min
Via Roma maddaloniE523 Going Deeper with Dr. Maya Shankar - Keeping New Year’s Resolutions With ScienceWelcome back to another episode of The Viall Files, Going Deeper Edition! Today we are joined by cognitive scientist and creator of A Slight Change In Plans, Dr. Maya Shankar. Before getting into the interview, we first get a quick update on GMA’s TJ and Amy’s relationship status, the recent info released about the Idaho murders, Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper getting banned from drinking on New Year’s Eve, and speculate on what they hope to learn from Anderson Cooper’s upcoming interview with Prince Harry. We then dig deep with Dr. Maya Shankar, talking about the best way...2023-01-051h 36
The Viall FilesGoing Deeper with Dr. Maya Shankar - Keeping New Year’s Resolutions With ScienceWelcome back to another episode of The Viall Files, Going Deeper Edition! Today we are joined by cognitive scientist and creator of A Slight Change In Plans, Dr. Maya Shankar. Before getting into the interview, we first get a quick update on GMA’s TJ and Amy’s relationship status, the recent info released about the Idaho murders, Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper getting banned from drinking on New Year’s Eve, and speculate on what they hope to learn from Anderson Cooper’s upcoming interview with Prince Harry. We then dig deep with Dr. Maya Shankar, talking about the best...2023-01-051h 33
CAFE InsiderStay Tuned Bonus 11/23: Maya ShankarIn this bonus from Stay Tuned, cognitive scientist Maya Shankar and Preet discuss the moment in Shankar’s childhood that changed the path of her life. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at letters@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.2022-11-2306 min
Stay Tuned with PreetHow We Decide (with Maya Shankar)Maya Shankar is a cognitive scientist and host of the podcast, A Slight Change of Plans. She also served as a Senior Advisor in the Obama White House, where she founded and led the White House Behavioral Science Team. Preet speaks with Shankar about how our brains work — how we make decisions, relate to one another’s beliefs, and handle big changes in our lives. Plus, Preet’s thoughts on the new special counsel tasked with overseeing DOJ’s investigations into Donald Trump’s involvement in the January 6 insurrection and the unauthorized removal of classified...2022-11-231h 08CAFE InsiderStay Tuned Bonus 11/23: Maya ShankarIn this bonus from Stay Tuned, cognitive scientist Maya Shankar and Preet discuss the moment in Shankar’s childhood that changed the path of her life. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at letters@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.2022-11-2306 min
MindFULL conversationsPodcasts for TG EaseThis week is Thanksgiving and based on several conversations I’ve had, folks are both excited for the holiday and a little nervous about what getting together with friends and family might bring. To help ease some of the angst, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite podcasts, and some episodes, I hope will fill your mind and offer ways to help soften the edges. Connect with me on IG and let me know what helped! A Slight Change of Plans with Maya Shankar. Episode is #41 The Art and Science of Gat...2022-11-2102 min
Better Place Project with Steve NorrisDr. Maya Shankar: Cognitive Scientist and Host of A Slight Change of PlansI am back with a brand new episode featuring a fascinating interview with cognitive scientist and host of A Slight Change of Plans, Dr. Maya Shankar. I loved this conversation, as we started the talk about Maya’s being accepted to Juilliard as a 9 year-old violinist and how and injury changed her life forever. We talked about what it’s like to be a UTTL (Unwilling traveler through life) as well as challenges Maya had to overcome that led to her launching her successful podcast, which blends storytelling with with neuroscience, to help us understand who we are and who we...2022-10-1135 min
WHOOP PodcastWhat Motivates Us: Cognitive Scientist Dr. Maya Shankar on the Power of Change, Habit Formation, And Behavioral ScienceOn this week’s episode, Dr. Maya Shankar – a cognitive neuroscientist and creator and host of the podcast, A Slight Change of Plans – sits down with VP of Performance Kristen to how to change our patterns of behavior when it comes to our health. Maya shares the secrets of staying motivated, what the fresh start effect is, and how we can handle setbacks when we're not making the progress we want towards our goals. Maya shares her story of studying violin under Itzhak Perlman (2:22), how a hand injury spurred what she calls identity foreclosure (5:41), her transition to neuroscience (8:48), how she ch...2022-10-0539 min
The Jordan Harbinger Show733: Maya Shankar | Adapting to a Slight Change of PlansMaya Shankar (@slightchangepod) is a cognitive scientist who once aspired to become a career violinist, and is the creator, executive producer, and host of the podcast A Slight Change of Plans.
What We Discuss with Maya Shankar:
How Maya's love for the violin and sense of playfulness — not flawless technique or prodigious talent — gave her the opportunity to learn from Itzhak Perlman at Juilliard School of Music when she was just nine years old.
The unfortunate mishap that derailed Maya's aspirations to become a career violinist and forced her to experience what psychologists call identity foreclosure — during...2022-10-041h 31
Meditative StoryThe joy of being an unwilling traveler through life, by Maya ShankarMaya Shankar is a cognitive neuroscientist and host of the award-winning podcast A Slight Change of Plans. As a girl, she struggles with taking things too seriously: herself, the sufferings of others, the hypothetical misfortunes she imagines for the future. She turns to her father for perspective — and he takes her on a memorable walk, one that helps her understand her place in the universe (spoiler: it’s not not at the center of it). When her adult life brings a new and unexpected kind of sorrow, she turns to these lessons from her father again, to find a bala...2022-07-1430 min
Women of ImpactBehavioral Scientist Shows You How to EMBRACE CHANGE & Stop Feeling SORRY For YourselfChange is “wildly complex!” It’s exciting, it’s inspiring, it’s also nerve wrecking, anxiety inducing and scary as hell. Some people do extremely well with change while others have meltdowns and can barely handle the stress of change.The thing we’re diving into in this episode is not just the external side of dealing with change, but the internal state of change. Whether you’re moving, taking a new job, ending a relationship, dealing with the loss of a loved one, or trying to adapt with polarized political wins and losses, your identity is being challeng...2022-06-2251 min
10% Happier with Dan HarrisThe Science of Handling Uncertainty | Maya ShankarNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- It seems like a design flaw in our species that we live in a world of constant change yet most of us are not comfortable with uncertainty. In this episode, we talk to Maya Shankar about how to get better at dealing with change and to stop seeking what scientists call “cognitive closure.” Shankar is a former Senior Advisor in the Obama White House, where she found...2022-06-2059 min
A Life of GreatnessMaya Shankar: The Power Of ChangeWill sharing your inner struggles hinder you, or have the power to set you free? Joining Sarah Grynberg is cognitive scientist, award-winning podcast host of ‘A Slight Change of Plans’, and former senior advisor and founder of the Obama White House Behavioural Science Team, Dr. Maya Shankar. In this profound conversation, Sarah and Maya talk about why change can be so painful; how she rebuilt her life after her early career as a violinist was taken away; the importance of sharing hardships with those around you in your community; and making meaning out of the darkness. If you are look...2022-06-131h 06
It's a Good LifeS2E45 A Slight Change of Plans - an Interview with Dr. Maya ShankarWe all encounter a change of plan at some point in our lives. In this episode, Brian interviews cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar to understand who we are and who we become when faced with change. Topics discussed include: How change profoundly impacted Maya’s life, why humility is so important and how being more openminded can help build resilience. YOU WILL LEARN:· Common psychological strategies for navigating change. · Why people really dislike uncertainty.· How to cultivate a mindset to thrive in change. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:https...2022-06-0736 minIt's a Good LifeS2E45 A Slight Change of Plans - an Interview with Dr. Maya ShankarWe all encounter a change of plan at some point in our lives. In this episode, Brian interviews cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar to understand who we are and who we become when faced with change. Topics discussed include: How change profoundly impacted Maya’s life, why humility is so important and how being more openminded can help build resilience. YOU WILL LEARN:· Common psychological strategies for navigating change. · Why people really dislike uncertainty.· How to cultivate a mindset to thrive in change. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:https...2022-06-0736 minRadio HeadspaceHeadspace x Dr. Maya Shankar: Don’t Change A ThingCognitive Scientist Dr. Maya Shankar is guest-hosting all week! We’re often so hard on ourselves for what we view as our “negative qualities.” Today, Dr. Shankar explores how to see the silver linings in our faults and learn to embrace those aspects. If you'd like to hear some great stories about personal change and the science of human behavior, check out Dr. Maya Shankar’s podcast “A Slight Change of Plans” here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-05-2705 minRadio HeadspaceHeadspace x Dr. Maya Shankar: Change for the BetterCognitive Scientist Dr. Maya Shankar is guest-hosting all week! Today, Dr. Shankar is shedding light on the science of human behavior and habits. She’ll explore how to make it easier to build new habits so you can achieve your long-term goals.If you'd like to hear some great stories about personal change and the science of human behavior, check out Dr. Maya Shankar’s podcast “A Slight Change of Plans” here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-05-2605 minRadio HeadspaceHeadspace x Dr. Maya Shankar: Create New OpportunitiesCognitive Scientist Dr. Maya Shankar is guest-hosting all week! Today, she discusses how we can forge a new (and maybe even better) path when obstacles get in our way. Dr. Shankar also shares her personal story of how she found a new passion after a sudden injury ended her career as a violinist, and how she later went on to become a senior advisor in the Obama White House. If you'd like to hear some great stories about personal change and the science of human behavior, check out Dr. Maya Shankar’s podcast “A Slight Change of Plans...2022-05-2506 minRadio HeadspaceHeadspace x Dr. Maya Shankar: You Are A Work in ProgressCognitive Scientist Dr. Maya Shankar is guest-hosting all week! Today is all about the impact that big changes can have on our self-identity. We’ll explore why we’re so attached to the labels we give ourselves and that other people give us. And how seeing our identities as more malleable can help us weather the storms that life inevitably sends our way. If you'd like to hear some great stories about personal change and the science of human behavior, check out Dr. Maya Shankar’s podcast “A Slight Change of Plans” here. Try the Headspace ap...2022-05-2406 minRadio HeadspaceHeadspace x Dr. Maya Shankar: Control is an IllusionCognitive Scientist Dr. Maya Shankar is guest-hosting all week! Dr. Shankar hosts “A Slight Change of Plans,” a podcast all about who we are and who we become in the face of a big change. Over the next several episodes, she’ll talk about how to work with change, instead of against it. Today is all about the illusion of control. When life gets in the way of our best laid plans, we don’t have to see it as a defeat. Instead, we can tap into our resilience and pivot gracefully. If you'd like to hear some grea...2022-05-2307 min
The Rich Roll PodcastMaya Shankar: The Power Of Slight Changes (And Why We Do What We Do)In today’s episode, cognitive neuroscientist & former Senior Advisor in the Obama White House, Dr. Maya Shankar joins Rich to talk about the science behind growth & transformation.This is a conversation about navigating change, igniting professional growth, and managing grief through the behavioral science lens of Maya’s personal experience and expertise.Maya shares the therapeutic benefits and empowerment from sharing hardships, grief and shame with those around you, and how to make meaning out of hardships and struggles.The visually inclined can watch the...2022-04-182h 28
Mental Performance Daily with Brian CainCreate Your AM Routine - Dr. Maya ShankarIn this episode Brian discusses the importance of creating an AM Routine and breaks down the one week challenge given to you by Dr. Maya Shankar.
Dr. Maya Shankar is a cognitive scientist who has a postdoctoral fellowship in cognitive neuroscience from Stanford, a Ph.D. from Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship, and a B.A. from Yale. She’s also the executive producer and host of the podcast A Slight Change of Plans, which was recently named the best podcast of 2021 by Apple.
Link: https://mayashankar.com/bio
On her One Week Challenge, she explains how making a routine in...2022-04-1305 min
LongformEpisode 482: Maya ShankarMaya Shankar is a cognitive scientist and the host of A Slight Change of Plans.”I am a type A person through and through. I love having the five-year plan and the ten-year plan, and mapping it all out. By nature, that's what I'm like. And I think the series of pivots that my life has naturally taken, or I've had to take, has kind of soured me on that whole way of thinking. […] Maybe it's also that I'm a more grateful person than I used to be. Like, I feel more gratitude, and so part of my or...2022-03-3058 min
No Harm In AskingA Slight Change of Plans with Maya ShankarIn this episode Mike and Eric review the podcast "A Slight Change of Plans" hosted by Maya Shankar. Conceived in 2021, it was selected as Apple Podcasts’ Best Show of the Year and is now in its second season. In this podcast, Maya leverages her background in social and behavioural science alongside personal teenage tragedy into beautifully composed stories of resilience in the face of change. What unique combination of attributes might you possess that can be combined into a killer podcast? Is being nice under any and all circumstances a winning podcast strategy? Should you stick with your theme 100% of...2022-03-2324 min
The Joan Hamburg ShowPodcast Host Dr. Maya ShankarDr. Maya Shankar joins Joan Hamburg to discuss her podcast, A Slight Change of Plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-03-2024 min
One Week Challenge'A Slight Change of Plans' Host Dr. Maya ShankarDr. Maya Shankar is a cognitive scientist who has a postdoctoral fellowship in cognitive neuroscience from Stanford, a Ph.D. from Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship, and a B.A. from Yale. She’s also the executive producer and host of the podcast A Slight Change of Plans, which was recently named the best show of 2021 by Apple. On the latest One Week Challenge, she explains how making a routine in your morning can change your approach to every day. One Week Challenge is presented by the tactical and fitnes...2022-03-0403 min
The Adversity Advantage with Doug BopstMaya Shankar On Habit Change, Decision Making, Letting Go Of The Past & Science Backed Tools to Remain Optimistic During AdversityToday’s guest is Maya Shankar. Maya is a cognitive scientist and the creator, Executive Producer, and host of the podcast, A Slight Change of Plans, which Apple recently awarded as the Best Show of the Year 2021. Maya was a Senior Advisor in the Obama White House, where she founded and served as Chair of the White House Behavioral Science Team. Maya has a postdoctoral fellowship in cognitive neuroscience from Stanford, a Ph.D. from Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship, and a B.A. from Yale. We talk about the cognitive science behind how we adapt to cha...2022-03-0350 min
Labyrinths with Amanda Knox#43 - A Slight Change of Plans (Maya Shankar)As a young teen, Maya Shankar was on a path to becoming a professional, world-class violinist, until an accident changed the course of her life, leading her to become a behavioral scientist. Amanda, Chris, and Maya nerd out about cognitive biases and how they affected Amanda's wrongful conviction, what shapes our behaviors and identities, and why it's so hard to change minds. Check out Maya Shankar's podcast, A Slight Change of Plans. Read Amanda's essay about the cognitive biases that affected her wrongful conviction.Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more...2022-02-2854 min
The Conscious Artist: Mental Health Conversations with Pallavi MahidharaDr. Maya Shankar: Dealing with ChangeCognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar shares her personal experiences dealing with big life changes, and how to find deeper meaning with the things we do in our lives to connect us more to our purpose. Discover more about Dr. Shankar: https://mayashankar.com/bioA Slight Change of Plans (Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/a-slight-change-of-plans/id1561860622Follow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport The Conscious Artist Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1881074/supportSupport the show2022-02-2855 min