Megan Phelps-Roper was born into the Westboro Baptist Church, a religious cult called the most rabid hate groups in America. Megan was a true believer and one of the Church’s most vocal advocates...until one day, she changed her mind.

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Megan Phelps-Roper was born into the Westboro Baptist Church, a religious cult called the most rabid hate groups in America. Megan was a true believer and one of the Church’s most vocal advocates...until one day, she changed her mind.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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A Slight Change of Plans

 Leaving a Religious Cult

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The Winter Olympics are in full swing, and for the athletes competing, the Games are as much a mental challenge as they are a physical one. Not long ago, Maya sat down with five-time Olympic gold medalist, swimmer Missy Franklin, who competed in both the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. When Missy returned for her second Olympics, things felt markedly different. In today’s episode, Missy speaks candidly and bravely about how her mental health impacted her performance–with the world watching.

For more Olympics content from A Slight Change of Plans, check out the episodes below:
“A Syrian Refugee Fights for Olympic Dreams”
“Olympian Gabby Thomas Sets Her Own Pace”
“Surrender is not in my DNA”

In case you missed it—Maya’s new book, “The Other Side of Change,” is officially a bestseller! Order your copy at changewithmaya.com/book, or wherever you like to buy books.

The Winter Olympics are in full swing, and for the athletes competing, the Games are as much a mental challenge as they are a physical one. Not long ago, Maya sat down with five-time Olympic gold medalist, swimmer Missy Franklin, who competed in both the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. When Missy returned for her second Olympics, things felt markedly different. In today&rsquo;s episode, Missy speaks candidly and bravely about how her mental health impacted her performance&ndash;with the world watching.
For more Olympics content from A Slight Change of Plans, check out the episodes below:
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<li aria-level="1">&ldquo;<a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/a-slight-change-of-plans/a-syrian-refugee-fights-for-olympic-dreams">A Syrian Refugee Fights for Olympic Dreams</a>&rdquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">&ldquo;<a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/a-slight-change-of-plans/bonus-olympian-gabby-thomas-sets-her-own-pace">Olympian Gabby Thomas Sets Her Own Pace</a>&rdquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">&ldquo;<a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/a-slight-change-of-plans/surrender-is-not-in-my-dna">Surrender is not in my DNA</a>&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
In case you missed it&mdash;Maya&rsquo;s new book, &ldquo;The Other Side of Change,&rdquo; is officially a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DT0cjevCCY2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">bestseller</a>! Order your copy at <a href="http://changewithmaya.com/book">changewithmaya.com/book</a>, or wherever you like to buy books.

The Invisible Weight of Olympic Gold

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Valentine’s Day is about expressing love in all its forms—but it can also be a chance to sit with some of love’s stickier realities. Today, we’re sharing an episode from the TED podcast “How To Be a Better Human,” in which host and comedian Chris Duffy speaks with family therapist Stephanie Yates-Anyabwile about why rigid relationship “templates” can hold us back, how to live a relationship rather than perform one, and how to navigate big life changes with our partners.

In case you missed it—Maya’s new book, “The Other Side of Change,” is officially a bestseller! Order your copy at changewithmaya.com/book, or wherever you like to buy books.

Valentine&rsquo;s Day is about expressing love in all its forms&mdash;but it can also be a chance to sit with some of love&rsquo;s stickier realities. Today, we&rsquo;re sharing an episode from the TED podcast &ldquo;How To Be a Better Human,&rdquo; in which host and comedian Chris Duffy speaks with family therapist Stephanie Yates-Anyabwile about why rigid relationship &ldquo;templates&rdquo; can hold us back, how to live a relationship rather than perform one, and how to navigate big life changes with our partners.
In case you missed it&mdash;Maya&rsquo;s new book, &ldquo;The Other Side of Change,&rdquo; is officially a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DT0cjevCCY2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">bestseller</a>! Order your copy at <a href="http://changewithmaya.com/book">changewithmaya.com/book</a>, or wherever you like to buy books.

How to Accept the Messiness of Love

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Journalist Jennifer Wallace believes we can make the world a better place through small actions that help people feel like they matter. She’s written a book about this idea, called “Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose.”In today’s episode, she reveals why even those in high-stakes professions might not realize they matter, and what that gap can teach us about how to make others feel truly seen. 

In case you missed it—Maya’s new book, “The Other Side of Change,” is officially a bestseller! Order your copy at changewithmaya.com/book, or wherever you like to buy books.

Journalist Jennifer Wallace believes we can make the world a better place through small actions that help people feel like they matter. She&rsquo;s written a book about this idea, called &ldquo;<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/756179/mattering-by-jennifer-breheny-wallace/">Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose</a>.&rdquo; In today&rsquo;s episode, she reveals why even those in high-stakes professions might not realize they matter, and what that gap can teach us about how to make others feel truly seen.&nbsp;
In case you missed it&mdash;Maya&rsquo;s new book, &ldquo;The Other Side of Change,&rdquo; is officially a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DT0cjevCCY2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">bestseller</a>! Order your copy at <a href="http://changewithmaya.com/book">changewithmaya.com/book</a>, or wherever you like to buy books.

The Life-Changing Impact Of Showing People They Matter

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