Bestselling author Michael Lewis is back with a brand new audiobook, “Blockers: Rebels in the Deep State.” 

In early 2025, when the Department of Government Efficiency arrived in D.C., a “blocker” became the label for federal employees who were seen as standing in the way. As these civil servants were being ousted from their roles, Michael was inspired to tell their stories. This book raises the very human question at the heart of A Slight Change of Plans: Who are you when the thing you’ve given your life to decides it doesn’t want you anymore?

Get “Blockers” by Michael Lewis now at blockers.fm or wherever you get audiobooks.

And for more from Michael, revisit his live conversation with Maya about her book, “The Other Side of Change.” 

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.

Bestselling author Michael Lewis is back with a brand new audiobook, &ldquo;Blockers: Rebels in the Deep State.&rdquo;&nbsp;
In early 2025, when the Department of Government Efficiency arrived in D.C., a &ldquo;blocker&rdquo; became the label for federal employees who were seen as standing in the way. As these civil servants were being ousted from their roles, Michael was inspired to tell their stories. This book raises the very human question at the heart of A Slight Change of Plans: Who are you when the thing you&rsquo;ve given your life to decides it doesn&rsquo;t want you anymore?
Get &ldquo;Blockers&rdquo; by Michael Lewis now at&nbsp;<a href="http://blockers.fm/" data-airgap-id="12">blockers.fm</a> or wherever you get audiobooks.
And for more from Michael, revisit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/a-slight-change-of-plans/michael-lewis-and-maya-talk-the-other-side-of-change" data-airgap-id="13">his live conversation with Maya</a> about her book, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/729180/the-other-side-of-change-by-maya-shankar/" data-airgap-id="14">The Other Side of Change</a>.&rdquo;&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="15">slightchange@pushkin.fm</a> or leave us a voicemail at (646) 397-8557. You may be featured in an upcoming episode.

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

The Cost of Standing Your Ground

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