Amazon editors just chose Maya’s new book, “The Other Side of Change,” as one of the Best Books of 2026 So Far! To celebrate, we’re sharing a chapter from the audiobook with you today. 

Journalist Matt Gutman spent years reporting live from high-pressure situations all over the world. Calm and collected on camera, he was privately dealing with panic attacks behind the scenes. Then, after an on-air mistake jeopardized his livelihood, Matt fell into a seemingly endless cycle of negative thoughts. 

Order “The Other Side of Change: Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans” at changewithmaya.com/book, or wherever you like to buy books. If you’ve already read “The Other Side of Change,” leave a quick review here: 

Check out some of Maya’s favorite episodes of “A Slight Change of Plans” here. 
A Black Musician Takes on the KKK- Daryl Davis (Spotify) (Apple)
Wired for Change - John Elder Robinson (Spotify) (Apple)
“Grieving the Man I Thought My Husband Was” - Susan Messing (Spotify) (Apple)
A Theranos Whistleblower- Erica Cheung (Spotify) (Apple)
The Science of Regret - Daniel Pink (Spotify) (Apple)
The Science of Making (and Keeping) Friends - Marisa Franco  (Spotify) (Apple)
How Awe Transforms Us - Dacher Keltner (Spotify) (Apple)
Brené Brown on Our Flawed, Imperfect Selves - Brené Brown (Spotify) (Apple)

Looking for more? Explore six years of inspiring stories of change and science-backed insights for a happier, healthier life here.

Amazon editors just chose Maya&rsquo;s new book, &ldquo;The Other Side of Change,&rdquo; as one of the Best Books of 2026 So Far! To celebrate, we&rsquo;re sharing a chapter from the audiobook with you today.&nbsp;
Journalist Matt Gutman spent years reporting live from high-pressure situations all over the world. Calm and collected on camera, he was privately dealing with panic attacks behind the scenes. Then, after an on-air mistake jeopardized his livelihood, Matt fell into a seemingly endless cycle of negative thoughts.&nbsp;
Order &ldquo;The Other Side of Change: Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans&rdquo; at&nbsp;<a href="http://changewithmaya.com/book">changewithmaya.com/book</a>, or wherever you like to buy books. If you&rsquo;ve already read &ldquo;The Other Side of Change,&rdquo; leave a quick review <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/231404078-the-other-side-of-change">here</a>:&nbsp;
Check out some of Maya&rsquo;s favorite episodes of &ldquo;A Slight Change of Plans&rdquo; <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6BYaS1el1q5ZZc5zVYTnJq?si=SGZJiBDdQRCnxyAKtWFXdA">here</a>.&nbsp;
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<li><a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/a-slight-change-of-plans/a-black-musician-takes-on-the-kkk">A Black Musician Takes on the KKK</a> - Daryl Davis (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Mb984im8pAkAEoNDKjT2H?si=4874c8c4d1ec4453">Spotify</a>) (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-slight-change-of-plans/id1561860622?i=1000522271417">Apple</a>)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/a-slight-change-of-plans/wired-for-change">Wired for Change</a> - John Elder Robinson (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/37ZUg9B0LfN3gxMekkOQ7Q?si=6ae73d2d57484004">Spotify</a>) (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-slight-change-of-plans/id1561860622?i=1000543071488">Apple</a>)</li>
<li>&ldquo;<a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/a-slight-change-of-plans/opening-pandoras-box">Grieving the Man I Thought My Husband Was</a>&rdquo; - Susan Messing (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0vP7xzJomT8IKWvUf3ceLO?si=7b0fc3158721430f">Spotify</a>) (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-slight-change-of-plans/id1561860622?i=1000543072252">Apple</a>)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/a-slight-change-of-plans/a-theranos-whistleblower">A Theranos Whistleblower</a> - Erica Cheung (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vcjkq4jYCDnzkL4D34TUG?si=1eb92a02124c4829">Spotify</a>) (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-slight-change-of-plans/id1561860622?i=1000568454048">Apple</a>)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/a-slight-change-of-plans/the-science-of-regret-daniel-pink">The Science of Regret</a> - Daniel Pink (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2cyHkRTeXh6sve74PEg1jw?si=1a6fd0b244ec4ad2">Spotify</a>) (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-slight-change-of-plans/id1561860622?i=1000581065417">Apple</a>)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/a-slight-change-of-plans/the-science-of-making-and-keeping-friends">The Science of Making (and Keeping) Friends</a> - Marisa Franco&nbsp; (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/44kLRR7jUGMsSTf2P7a8hY?si=8aefd52198d749ec">Spotify</a>) (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-slight-change-of-plans/id1561860622?i=1000606770347">Apple</a>)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/a-slight-change-of-plans/how-awe-transforms-us">How Awe Transforms Us</a> - Dacher Keltner (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fNFgnQcLuQ2DIxB2Y2pPC?si=72f25fcbd9d84026">Spotify</a>) (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-slight-change-of-plans/id1561860622?i=1000630457801">Apple</a>)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/a-slight-change-of-plans/brene-brown-on-our-flawed-imperfect-selves">Bren&eacute; Brown on Our Flawed, Imperfect Selves</a> - Bren&eacute; Brown (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6aNdDWnS84p0vonodwpXRK?si=c30bf70da2434864">Spotify</a>) (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-slight-change-of-plans/id1561860622?i=1000652984538">Apple</a>)</li>
</ol>
Looking for more? Explore six years of inspiring stories of change and science-backed insights for a happier, healthier life&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/a-slight-change-of-plans">here</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

When Panic Takes Over – And How to Break Free

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