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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...

117
Episodes
31
Guests

Episodes (Page 5)

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
Mar 20, 2023 · 0:32:03
Florence Williams explores the science of heartbreak after her divorce.
0:32:03
Mar 6, 2023 · 0:31:26
Vanessa Bohns argues we have more influence than we realize.
0:31:26
Feb 27, 2023 · 0:31:59
Hasan Minhaj re-examines his motives for performing comedy.
0:31:59
Feb 20, 2023 · 0:31:50
Modupe Akinola presents stress as a potentially helpful resource.
0:31:50
Jan 24, 2023 · 0:38:16
Scott Menke's Jeopardy! success revealed unexpected public interest in his personality.
0:38:16
Jan 3, 2023 · 0:37:23
Kate Bowler, a religious scholar, faced a crisis of faith after a Stage IV cancer diagnosis.
Kate Bowler
0:37:23
Dec 9, 2022 · 0:33:17
Dr. Dixon Chibanda provides mental healthcare in Zimbabwe, where psychiatrists are scarce.
Dixon Chibanda
0:33:17
Nov 28, 2022 · 0:40:56
Javier Zamora recounts his perilous 3000-mile immigration journey from El Salvador at age nine.
Javier Zamora
0:40:56
Nov 22, 2022 · 0:33:38
Riz Ahmed discusses how acting roles have reshaped his worldview and self-perception.
0:33:38
Nov 21, 2022 · 0:42:51
Ethan Kross, an expert in introspection, explores the science of our inner voice.
Ethan Kross
0:42:51
Nov 14, 2022 · 0:30:49
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy addresses the science and impact of loneliness.
Vivek Murthy
0:30:49
Nov 7, 2022 · 0:41:28
Nora McInerny shares her experience navigating profound grief after her husband's death.
Nora McInerny
0:41:28

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