Notable Guests
EK
Ethan Kross
2x
DY
David Yeager
1x
DC
Dixon Chibanda
1x
JZ
Javier Zamora
1x
AS
Anna Sale
1x
KB
Kate Bowler
1x
MT
Maya Shankar x TED
1x
NM
Nora McInerny
1x
OF
Olympian Missy Franklin
1x
Recent Episodes
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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
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Therapist Meg Josephson shares her personal experience of people-pleasing rooted in childhood survival mechanisms
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Malala Yousafzai discusses self-discovery as an active process that happens through doing, not just reflection
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Malala discusses her new memoir 'Finding My Way' and the process of navigating multiple versions of self
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Malala reflects on her experience over a decade after surviving assassination attempt and how it shaped her identity
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U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy provides three practical strategies for building and strengthening community connections
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Dr. Maya Shankar discusses how identity shifts when major life changes occur and what happens when something that defined you falls away
Maya Shankar x TED
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U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy discusses the importance of community building and connection for public health
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Dr. Vivek Murthy discusses practical steps for nurturing meaningful relationships.
Vivek Murthy