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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A few years ago, Maya gave a commencement address to graduates of the Juilliard School of Music’s pre-college program. In honor of commencement season, with students around the world embarking on the next chapter of their lives, we’re sharing it again. In it, Maya gives lessons she’s learned about embracing life’s unexpected changes.

A few years ago, Maya gave a commencement address to graduates of the Juilliard School of Music&rsquo;s pre-college program. In honor of commencement season, with students around the world embarking on the next chapter of their lives, we&rsquo;re sharing it again. In it, Maya gives lessons she&rsquo;s learned about embracing life&rsquo;s unexpected changes.

Maya’s Advice to New Grads

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We often avoid social interactions out of fear that others don’t want to engage with us. But social psychologist Nick Epley says that fear is misplaced. Today, Nick joins Maya to talk about why we’re missing out on positive connections that could enrich our lives, and how we can fix this. 

Check out Nick’s new book, “A Little More Social.” 

If you enjoyed our conversation with Nick, check out our episode with Vanessa Bohns, “You Have More Influence Than You Think.”

We often avoid social interactions out of fear that others don&rsquo;t want to engage with us. But social psychologist Nick Epley says that fear is misplaced. Today, Nick joins Maya to talk about why we&rsquo;re missing out on positive connections that could enrich our lives, and how we can fix this.&nbsp;
Check out Nick&rsquo;s new book, <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671591/a-little-more-social-by-nicholas-epley/">&ldquo;A Little More Social.&rdquo;</a>&nbsp;
If you enjoyed our conversation with Nick, check out our episode with Vanessa Bohns, <a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/a-slight-change-of-plans/you-have-more-influence-than-you-think">&ldquo;You Have More Influence Than You Think.&rdquo;</a>

Why We Avoid Conversations That Would Make Us Happier

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How do some small businesses stand the test of time? In today’s mini episode, Maya talks with Ben Walter, CEO of Chase for Business and host of “The Unshakeables” podcast, about what helps businesses endure across generations – from adaptability and grit to a deep connection with their communities.

This episode was made in partnership with Chase for Business. Listen to “The Unshakeables” here. Listen to our previous conversation with Ben, “Boost Your Resilience At Work.”

How do some small businesses stand the test of time? In today&rsquo;s mini episode, Maya talks with Ben Walter, CEO of Chase for Business and host of &ldquo;The Unshakeables&rdquo; podcast, about what helps businesses endure across generations &ndash; from adaptability and grit to a deep connection with their communities.
This episode was made in partnership with Chase for Business. Listen to &ldquo;The Unshakeables&rdquo;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-unshakeables-143335977/"> here</a>. Listen to our previous conversation with Ben, <a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/a-slight-change-of-plans/bonus-boost-your-resilience-at-work">&ldquo;Boost Your Resilience At Work.&rdquo;</a>

BONUS: How Small Businesses Endure for Generations

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