When Ramsey Khabbaz was 20 years old, he woke up to the sound of a blaring fire alarm. It took him a moment to realize that the sound was originating from within his own head.

You can follow Maya @DrMayaShankar on Instagram.

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When Ramsey Khabbaz was 20 years old, he woke up to the sound of a blaring fire alarm. It took him a moment to realize that the sound was originating from within his own head.You can follow Maya @DrMayaShankar on Instagram. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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.

You can follow Maya on instagram @DrMayaShankar and read her free newsletter at changewithmaya.com.

 

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What happens when life doesn&rsquo;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&rsquo;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&rsquo; 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, Bren&eacute; Brown, Ruby Bridges, Amanda Knox, Adam Grant, Angela Duckworth and more.
Whether it&rsquo;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.
You can follow Maya on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drmayashankar/?hl=en">@DrMayaShankar</a> and read her free newsletter at&nbsp;<a href="http://changewithmaya.com/" data-stringify-link="http://changewithmaya.com" data-sk="tooltip_parent">changewithmaya.com</a>.
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Getting My Silence Back

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Ever unexpectedly hit it off with someone you thought you had nothing in common with? Or met someone who seemed perfect on paper, only to discover you had no chemistry?

In this episode, psychologist and author Adam Grant talks with Maya about what makes us click with some people and not others. It turns out that good vibes can be cultivated –  and there are things we can do to create and sustain them in our relationships. 

Check out Adam’s new book, “Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World.” And if you enjoyed this conversation, listen to his previous visits to A Slight Change of Plans, where he and Maya discuss changing minds and unlocking our hidden potential. 

Also, A Slight Change of Plans wants to hear from you! 

What helps you navigate moments of uncertainty? Maybe it was advice someone gave you, a mantra you now repeat, or something surprising you discovered in your own moment of transition. Share your reflections with us in a voice memo and tell us why those lessons have stayed with you. 

You can email your voice memo to slightchange@pushkin.fm or leave us a voicemail at (646) 397-8557. You may be featured in an upcoming episode.

Ever unexpectedly hit it off with someone you thought you had nothing in common with? Or met someone who seemed perfect on paper, only to discover you had no chemistry?
In this episode, psychologist and author Adam Grant talks with Maya about what makes us click with some people and not others. It turns out that good vibes can be cultivated &ndash;&nbsp; and there are things we can do to create and sustain them in our relationships.&nbsp;
Check out Adam&rsquo;s new book, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/787906/vibe-by-adam-grant/" data-airgap-id="11">Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World</a>.&rdquo; And if you enjoyed this conversation, listen to his previous visits to A Slight Change of Plans, where he and Maya discuss <a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/a-slight-change-of-plans/adam-grant-thinks-again" data-airgap-id="12">changing minds</a> and <a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/a-slight-change-of-plans/adam-grant-helps-unlock-our-hidden-potential" data-airgap-id="13">unlocking our hidden potential</a>.&nbsp;
Also, A Slight Change of Plans wants to hear from you!&nbsp;
What helps you navigate moments of uncertainty? Maybe it was advice someone gave you, a mantra you now repeat, or something surprising you discovered in your own moment of transition. Share your reflections with us in a voice memo and tell us why those lessons have stayed with you.&nbsp;
You can email your voice memo to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:slightchange@pushkin.fm" data-airgap-id="14">slightchange@pushkin.fm</a> or leave us a voicemail at (646) 397-8557. You may be featured in an upcoming episode.

Adam Grant on How to Vibe with Just About Anyone

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Erika Cheung’s first job out of college was as a scientist at the now infamous biotech company, Theranos. Erika realized early on that the company’s proprietary technology, marketed to the world by its founder, Elizabeth Holmes, was not delivering accurate blood results to patients. And even though she had everything to lose by speaking up – and nothing to gain – she felt she had no other option.

Erika Cheung&rsquo;s first job out of college was as a scientist at the now infamous biotech company, Theranos. Erika realized early on that the company&rsquo;s proprietary technology, marketed to the world by its founder, Elizabeth Holmes, was not delivering accurate blood results to patients. And even though she had everything to lose by speaking up &ndash; and nothing to gain &ndash; she felt she had no other option.

A Theranos Whistleblower (Who Really Could See Everything)

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Neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff was climbing the ranks at a big tech company, and had ambitious plans for her future—when a health scare made her rethink her relationship with control. 

In this episode, Anne-Laure explains why we cling to plans, scripts, and to-do lists when life gets uncertain, and how we can learn to meet these moments with curiosity instead. She talks to Maya about how to develop a more experimental mindset and embrace new possibilities within the unknown.

Check out Anne-Laure’s latest book, “Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World.” And if this episode resonated with you, check out a previous Slight Change episode, “When Productivity Becomes Pathological,” with Judith Joseph.

Also, A Slight Change of Plans wants to hear from you! 

What helps you navigate moments of uncertainty? Maybe it was advice someone gave you, a mantra you now repeat, or something surprising you discovered in your own moment of transition. Share your reflections with us in a voice memo and tell us why those lessons have stayed with you. 

You can email your voice memo to slightchange@pushkin.fm or leave us a voicemail at (646) 397-8557. You may be featured in an upcoming episode.

Neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff was climbing the ranks at a big tech company, and had ambitious plans for her future&mdash;when a health scare made her rethink her relationship with control.&nbsp;
In this episode, Anne-Laure explains why we cling to plans, scripts, and to-do lists when life gets uncertain, and how we can learn to meet these moments with curiosity instead. She talks to Maya about how to develop a more experimental mindset and embrace new possibilities within the unknown.
Check out Anne-Laure&rsquo;s latest book, <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737291/tiny-experiments-by-anne-laure-le-cunff/" data-airgap-id="12">&ldquo;Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World.&rdquo;</a> And if this episode resonated with you, check out a previous Slight Change episode, <a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/a-slight-change-of-plans/when-productivity-becomes-pathological" data-airgap-id="13">&ldquo;When Productivity Becomes Pathological,&rdquo;</a> with Judith Joseph.
Also, A Slight Change of Plans wants to hear from you!&nbsp;
What helps you navigate moments of uncertainty? Maybe it was advice someone gave you, a mantra you now repeat, or something surprising you discovered in your own moment of transition. Share your reflections with us in a voice memo and tell us why those lessons have stayed with you.&nbsp;
You can email your voice memo to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:slightchange@pushkin.fm" data-airgap-id="14">slightchange@pushkin.fm</a> or leave us a voicemail at (646) 397-8557. You may be featured in an upcoming episode.

Letting Go of Control Through Tiny Experiments

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Getting My Silence Back

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