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Maya Shankar

Maya Shankar

Maya Shankar

This podcast explores the science of human behavior and personal transformation through compassionate storytelling. Host Dr. Maya Shankar interviews guests to understand how individuals navigate significant life changes and discover their potential. The show is for anyone interested in...

109
Episodes
23
Guests

Episodes (Page 4)

Apr 8, 2024 · 0:35:54
Alison Gopnik on how children's brains explore.
0:35:54
Apr 1, 2024 · 0:43:36
Laura Cathcart Robbins battled anxiety, insomnia, and addiction.
0:43:36
Dec 18, 2023 · 0:43:34
Adam Grant discusses unlocking hidden potential.
0:43:34
Dec 11, 2023 · 0:37:03
Banafsheh Rashidi's dreams were upended by her daughter's diagnosis.
0:37:03
Dec 6, 2023 · 0:30:29
Gretchen Rubin discusses happiness, emphasizing no one-size-fits-all solutions.
Gretchen Rubin
0:30:29
Nov 27, 2023 · 0:29:07
Hal Hershfield studies our emotional connection to future selves.
0:29:07
Nov 20, 2023 · 0:35:02
Sonia Vallabh faced a genetic diagnosis after her mother's death.
0:35:02
Nov 14, 2023 · 0:37:01
Michael Pollan explores the science of psychedelics and their mind-altering power.
Michael Pollan
0:37:01
Nov 7, 2023 · 0:26:03
Shira Gabriel discusses collective effervescence, awe experienced with others.
0:26:03
Oct 31, 2023 · 0:42:12
Min Kym's identity was deeply tied to her violin playing.
0:42:12
Oct 30, 2023 · 0:32:48
Dacher Keltner shares the science behind the emotion of awe.
0:32:48
Sep 21, 2023 · 0:18:42
Maya Shankar delivers a commencement address at Juilliard.
0:18:42
Jul 10, 2023 · 0:32:57
Neuroscientist David Linden discusses his heart cancer diagnosis.
0:32:57
Jul 5, 2023 · 0:33:11
Scott Wiener turned his passion for pizza into a business.
0:33:11
Jun 19, 2023 · 0:46:33
Richie Davidson shares research on meditation's impact on the brain.
0:46:33
Jun 14, 2023 · 0:34:43
Lucy Kalanithi reflects on her husband Paul's death.
0:34:43
Jun 5, 2023 · 0:41:34
Bo Seo teaches strategies for better disagreements from debate.
0:41:34
Apr 10, 2023 · 0:36:12
Marisa Franco argues for prioritizing friendships for well-being.
0:36:12
Apr 6, 2023 · 0:45:31
Kelly Corrigan shares the heartbreak of her daughters growing up.
0:45:31
Mar 27, 2023 · 0:39:10
Jamil Zaki explains that empathy is a cultivable skill.
0:39:10

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