Notable Guests
EK
Ethan Kross
2x
CP
Catherine Price
1x
DC
Dixon Chibanda
1x
DC
Deepika Chopra
1x
HG
Helena de Groot
1x
JZ
Javier Zamora
1x
DY
David Yeager
1x
Recent Episodes
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Stephanie Wittels Wachs shares her journey after her brother's opioid addiction and death.
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Michael Valdovinos experienced moral injury in Afghanistan, a crisis of conscience beyond PTSD.
Michael Valdovinos
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Deepika Chopra redefines optimism as expecting the best from ourselves, not just good outcomes.
Deepika Chopra
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Science journalist Catherine Price argues fun is essential for adult well-being, not a luxury.
Catherine Price
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Allie Kramer shares her journey after her son's terminal cancer diagnosis.
Allie Kramer
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Social psychologist Nick Epley states we often avoid social interactions due to misplaced fear.
Nick Epley
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Sonja Lyubomirsky discusses feeling loved by shifting conversational approaches.
Sonja Lyubomirsky
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Helena de Groot explores not having children and societal pressure.
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Michael Pollan discusses his new book "A World Appears" on consciousness.
Michael Pollan
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Science journalist Rachel Gross shares her stroke recovery journey.
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Psychologist Barry Schwartz discusses decision-making and endless choices.
Barry Schwartz
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Brené Brown and Maya discuss uncertainty and personal growth.
Brene Brown
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Discussion of how people need to feel valued and seen by others for psychological wellbeing and purpose
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Journalist Jennifer Wallace introduces 'Mattering' concept: the idea that feeling like you matter is essential to deep connection and purpose
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Author Michael Lewis interviews Dr. Maya Shankar in front of a live San Francisco audience about her new book
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Maya shares an exclusive excerpt from 'The Other Side of Change' about what sparked her interest in studying transformation
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Dr. Maya Shankar discusses 'The Other Side of Change' on The Happiness Lab podcast
Zarna Garg 'Failure is just sampling life until you get it right' | A Slight Change of Plans podcast
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Stand-up comedian Zarna Garg discusses her journey from turbulent adolescence to finding her voice through comedy
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Zarna Garg discusses decades of reinvention and why it's never too late to bet on yourself
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Episode explores the psychology of ambiguous communication and its impact on anxiety and relationships