What makes a ballerina, a world-class chef, or a civic activist great? Psychologist Angela Duckworth says the answer is GRIT — a power combo of passion and perseverance. Angela teaches us how to become the grittiest versions of ourselves, and gives us valuable advice on when to quit and when to grit.

You can follow the show @DrMayaShankar on Instagram. 

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What makes a ballerina, a world-class chef, or a civic activist great? Psychologist Angela Duckworth says the answer is GRIT — a power combo of passion and perseverance. Angela teaches us how to become the grittiest versions of ourselves, and gives us valuable advice on when to quit and when to grit.You can follow the show @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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The Science of Grit

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After a turbulent adolescence and decades of reinvention, Zarna Garg found her voice somewhere she never expected: stand-up comedy. On today’s episode, she tells Maya why she believes courage is a skill you can learn, and how failure has been a key to her success on stage and off.

Register for Maya’s virtual book event with Brene Brown at changewithmaya.com/launch. Spots are limited, and the deadline to sign up is December 14th.

Don’t forget to pre-order Maya’s book, “The Other Side of Change,” at changewithmaya.com/book.

After a turbulent adolescence and decades of reinvention, Zarna Garg found her voice somewhere she never expected: stand-up comedy. On today&rsquo;s episode, she tells Maya why she believes courage is a skill you can learn, and how failure has been a key to her success on stage and off.
Register for Maya&rsquo;s virtual book event with Brene Brown at&nbsp;<a href="http://changewithmaya.com/launch">changewithmaya.com/launch</a>. Spots are limited, and the deadline to sign up is December 14th.
Don&rsquo;t forget to pre-order Maya&rsquo;s book, &ldquo;The Other Side of Change,&rdquo; at <a href="http://changewithmaya.com/book">changewithmaya.com/book</a>.

Why It’s Never Too Late To Bet On Yourself

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Therapist Meg Josephson learned early on to put others’ needs before her own. It was a way for her to stay safe in a home that didn’t feel emotionally stable. But over time, she saw that her people-pleasing habits were eroding her sense of self, and straining the very relationships she was trying to protect. On today’s show, we explore how we can stop asking ourselves if other people are mad at us. Who can we become when we stop trying to please everyone else?

If you liked this episode, you’ll want to check out our episode with Sunita Sah, called, “How To Say No.”

Don’t forget to pre-order Maya’s book, “The Other Side of Change,” at changewithmaya.com/book.

Therapist Meg Josephson learned early on to put others&rsquo; needs before her own. It was a way for her to stay safe in a home that didn&rsquo;t feel emotionally stable. But over time, she saw that her people-pleasing habits were eroding her sense of self, and straining the very relationships she was trying to protect. On today&rsquo;s show, we explore how we can stop asking ourselves if other people are mad at us. Who can we become when we stop trying to please everyone else?
If you liked this episode, you&rsquo;ll want to check out our episode with Sunita Sah, called, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/a-slight-change-of-plans/how-to-say-no">How To Say No</a>.&rdquo;
Don&rsquo;t forget to pre-order Maya&rsquo;s book, &ldquo;The Other Side of Change,&rdquo; at <a href="http://changewithmaya.com/book">changewithmaya.com/book</a>.

The People-Pleaser’s Recovery Guide

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The world feels especially heavy these days, and it’s easy to feel cynical. So today, Maya is revisiting her conversation with psychologist Jamil Zaki, who offers an alternative to cynicism: a mindset he calls “hopeful skepticism.” Jamil explains why hopeful people are  more resilient, more successful in accomplishing goals, and more willing to tackle societal problems head on.

For even more from Jamil, check out our other episode with him: “How to Build Empathy and Avoid Burnout.”

Don’t forget to pre-order Maya’s book, “The Other Side of Change,” at changewithmaya.com/book.

The world feels especially heavy these days, and it&rsquo;s easy to feel cynical. So today, Maya is revisiting her conversation with psychologist Jamil Zaki, who offers an alternative to cynicism: a mindset he calls &ldquo;hopeful skepticism.&rdquo; Jamil explains why hopeful people are&nbsp; more resilient, more successful in accomplishing goals, and more willing to tackle societal problems head on.
For even more from Jamil, check out our other episode with him: &ldquo;<a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/a-slight-change-of-plans/how-to-build-empathy-and-avoid-burnout">How to Build Empathy and Avoid Burnout</a>.&rdquo;
Don&rsquo;t forget to pre-order Maya&rsquo;s book, &ldquo;The Other Side of Change,&rdquo; at&nbsp;<a href="http://changewithmaya.com/book">changewithmaya.com/book</a>.

How to Stay Hopeful (When It Feels Impossible)

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