A Slight Change of Plans

By: Pushkin Industries
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  • What happens when life doesn’t go according to plan? In this award-winning podcast, cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar explores how we experience change and strategies we can use to better navigate moments of upheaval.

    Maya’s life took a dramatic turn when an injury ended her career as a violinist and inspired her to study the science of change.

    Named Apple Podcasts’ Best Show of the Year, A Slight Change of Plans features deeply personal stories and scientific insights about who we are and who we become in the face of a big change.

    Past guests include Kacey Musgraves, Brené Brown, Ruby Bridges, Amanda Knox, Adam Grant, Angela Duckworth and more.

    Whether it’s a sudden pivot or a slow transformation, each episode reveals how change can give us an opportunity to reimagine who we are and unlock greater possibility.

    Follow @DrMayaShankar on Instagram.
    2025 Pushkin Industries and Maya Shankar
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Episodes
  • The Two Words That Saved Mel Robbins

    The Two Words That Saved Mel Robbins
    Apr 28 2025

    If you've ever found yourself bending over backwards to meet other people’s expectations, or trying to control your loved ones’ emotions and behaviors, you are not alone. Bestselling author and podcast host Mel Robbins says the key is to stop micromanaging and start relaxing your grip. This conversation was an unexpected lesson in owning what’s yours and finding peace in ceding the rest.

    Pre-order The Other Side of Change: Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans at changewithmaya.com/book.

    Sign up for my free newsletter here: changewithmaya.com

    Get early, ad-free access to episodes of A Slight Change of Plans by subscribing to Pushkin+ on Apple Podcasts or Pushkin.fm. Pushkin+ subscribers can access ad-free episodes, full audiobooks exclusive binges, and bonus content for all Pushkin shows.

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    37 mins
  • Maya’s Exciting Announcement!

    Maya’s Exciting Announcement!
    Apr 17 2025

     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-11716505

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    3 mins
  • Is Amanda Knox Finally Free?

    Is Amanda Knox Finally Free?
    Apr 14 2025

    Amanda Knox has spent a decade trying to move on after being wrongfully convicted of murder. But over the years, one question lingered - why had the lead prosecutor in her case, Giuliano Mignini, been so determined to vilify her? Recently, she made the bold decision to reach out and ask him herself. On today's show: Amanda tells me about confronting the man who helped put her behind bars.

    Note: this is part two of a two-episode series we’re running this month about Amanda Knox. It was recorded in February 2025. Listen to part one here.

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    47 mins
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A lot to think about.

Made me look at my regrets differently. This was informative for me. I will look at life and try to lose my grip the regrets that I wollow in. Excellent job.

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interesting

I love this podcast. It's a heart felt examination of what causes us to change and grow. Pure inspiration!

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