A Slight Change of Plans
Pushkin IndustriesWhat 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 S... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 196 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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Writer Kelly Corrigan always knew her daughters would grow up and eventually move out. But knowing this chapter of parenthood would end didn’t make it any less heartbreaking when the time came. In today’s episode, we’re revisiting Maya’s conversation... more
Neuroscientist Amir Levine studies attachment styles – how comfortable we feel with emotional intimacy and how sensitive we are to disruptions in our relationships. For decades, scientists have believed that this wiring is fixed and largely determine... more
Professional violinist Vijay Gupta grew up performing on the world’s biggest stages in order to fulfill his parents' dreams for him. But the pressure to play perfectly became too much, and over time he lost his love of the violin.
Then Vijay started... more
Here’s a preview of another Pushkin podcast, one that explores many of the topics we cover here on A Slight Change of Plans: grief, jealousy, anger, and awe. It’s called Death of an Artist.
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I felt compelled to write a negative review in response to the revolting ads in this podcast and all over social media. I would call it a moral injury by now. Having heard credit card and ai advertising come on during sensitive subjects just confirms how sick of a capitalistic, marketing, sterile country we are. No matter the subject matter now, these ads bring me back to how fake and superficial us Americans are. Oh btw we are creating a totally unnecessary war in West Asia as I write this. A... more
Apple Podcasts1Flameonyou
United Statesa month ago - Excellent
Excellent, thought provoking
Apple Podcasts5maxinec1
United Kingdom2 months ago - Moral Injury episode
Thank you Maya for provided me a explanation of a personal experience. When I retired from a position that has expectations against my moral values, I went through a six month “detox” in order to heal my moral compass. Best wishes to you and all your followers!
Apple Podcasts5Ohio VickUnited States3 months ago - Recommend
Interesting and intelligent interviews
Apple Podcasts5Sheila@theplaceUnited States3 months ago - Thank you
Maya,
Thank you for including that excerpt from your book, it sounds fabulous. I of course, had no idea of Matt Gutman. However enables Me to have a lot more empathy for him. We are all just human being after all.
(I think you just accomplished one more sale of your book)
Alison
Apple Podcasts5Ali SchubackUnited States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #205 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #144 |  Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #171 |  Australia/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #240 |  Singapore/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #29 | Singapore/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #63 |  India/Society & Culture |
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A thoughtful show that centers on personal upheaval and the science of change, blending intimate storytelling with evidence-based insights. Across episodes, guests share experiences ranging from addiction recovery and coping with grief to uncertainty, resilience, and identity—often grounded in psychology, neuroscience, and public-facing storytelling. The host's empathetic interviewing style tends to elicit concrete takeaways and practical strategies for navigating life's upheavals. The format stands out for integrating rigorous research with human narratives, offering listeners both intellectual frameworks and real-world applications for personal growth and adaptability.
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1. Vijay Gupta
2. Michael Coy
3. Michael Braske
4. Marcia Etro
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