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When Panic Takes Over – And How to Break Free
Jun 16, 2026
17m 57s
Caitlin Lost the Voice in Her Head
Jun 9, 2026
1h 03m 55s
True Fun in a Fake Fun World
Jun 3, 2026
44m 13s
The Science of True Fun
Jun 3, 2026
44m 13s
When Grief Remakes You
May 28, 2026
1h 00m 51s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/16/26 | When Panic Takes Over – And How to Break Free | Amazon editors just chose Maya’s new book, “The Other Side of Change,” as one of the Best Books of 2026 So Far! To celebrate, we’re sharing a chapter from the audiobook with you today. Journalist Matt Gutman spent years reporting live from high-pressure situations all over the world. Calm and collected on camera, he was privately dealing with panic attacks behind the scenes. Then, after an on-air mistake jeopardized his livelihood, Matt fell into a seemingly endless cycle of negative thoughts. Order “The Other Side of Change: Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans” at changewithmaya.com/book, or wherever you like to buy books. If you’ve already read “The Other Side of Change,” leave a quick review here: Check out some of Maya’s favorite episodes of “A Slight Change of Plans” here. A Black Musician Takes on the KKK - Daryl Davis (Spotify) (Apple) Wired for Change - John Elder Robinson (Spotify) (Apple) “Grieving the Man I Thought My Husband Was” - Susan Messing (Spotify) (Apple) A Theranos Whistleblower - Erica Cheung (Spotify) (Apple) The Science of Regret - Daniel Pink (Spotify) (Apple) The Science of Making (and Keeping) Friends - Marisa Franco (Spotify) (Apple) How Awe Transforms Us - Dacher Keltner (Spotify) (Apple) Brené Brown on Our Flawed, Imperfect Selves - Brené Brown (Spotify) (Apple) Looking for more? Explore six years of inspiring stories of change and science-backed insights for a happier, healthier life here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 17m 57s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 |  Caitlin Lost the Voice in Her Head✨ | identitymental health+3 | Caitlin | ProxyPushkin Industries | — | inner narratoridentity crisis+3 | — | 1h 03m 55s | |
| 6/3/26 |  True Fun in a Fake Fun World✨ | funwellbeing+3 | Catherine Price | Pushkin IndustriesThe Power of Fun: How To Feel Alive Again+1 | — | funwellbeing+3 | — | 44m 13s | |
| 6/3/26 | The Science of True Fun | As adults, it’s easy to think of fun as a luxury – something we’ll get around to after everything else is done. But science journalist Catherine Price says fun is essential to our wellbeing. On today’s episode, Catherine joins Maya to talk about the difference between true fun and fake fun, and how making space for the real thing can leave us feeling more energized and restored. Check out Catherine’s book, “The Power of Fun: How To Feel Alive Again.” If you enjoyed our conversation with Catherine, we recommend our episode with Priya Parker, “The Art and Science of Gathering.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 44m 13s | ||||||
| 5/28/26 |  When Grief Remakes You✨ | griefloss+4 | Allie Kramer | Worst Club EverPushkin Industries+1 | — | griefcancer+5 | — | 1h 00m 51s | |
| 5/19/26 | Maya’s Advice to New Grads✨ | commencementlife lessons+3 | — | Juilliard School of Music | — | commencement addressJuilliard+3 | — | 19m 29s | |
| 5/12/26 |  Why We Avoid Conversations That Would Make Us Happier✨ | social interactionspsychology+3 | Nick Epley | Pushkin IndustriesA Little More Social+1 | — | social psychologyfear of rejection+3 | — | 45m 47s | |
| 5/5/26 | BONUS: How Small Businesses Endure for Generations✨ | small businessesendurance+3 | Ben Walter | The Unshakeables | — | small businessesendurance+5 | Chase for Business | 14m 36s | |
| 4/28/26 | Rainn Wilson and Maya on Navigating Change and Identity✨ | changeidentity+4 | Rainn Wilson | Obama White HouseSoul Boom+3 | — | Rainn WilsonMaya+4 | — | 1h 08m 21s | |
| 4/21/26 |  How to Feel More Loved✨ | relationshipslove+3 | Sonja Lyubomirsky | Pushkin IndustriesHow to Feel Loved | — | loverelationships+3 | — | 32m 11s | |
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| 4/14/26 |  What If Closure Never Comes?✨ | parenthoodlife choices+3 | Maya | Creation Myth | — | closurelife decisions+3 | — | 46m 15s | |
| 4/7/26 | Michael Pollan Changes His Mind✨ | psychedelicsconsciousness+3 | Michael Pollan | A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness | — | Michael Pollanpsychedelics+3 | — | 38m 17s | |
| 3/31/26 |  Michael Pollan on the Mind-Blowing Idea of Consciousness✨ | consciousnesspsychedelics+3 | Michael Pollan | A World AppearsThe Other Side of Change | — | consciousnessMichael Pollan+3 | — | 49m 02s | |
| 3/24/26 | Some Life Advice from “The Moth”✨ | life lessonsadvice+3 | — | The Mothtelenovelas+2 | — | life adviceThe Moth+5 | — | 51m 24s | |
| 3/17/26 |  “I Felt Like an Alien Impersonating Myself”✨ | stroke recoveryidentity+3 | Rachel E. Gross | The Other Side of ChangePushkin Industries+1 | — | strokeidentity+3 | — | 37m 32s | |
| 3/10/26 | The Cost of Being the Strong One✨ | mental healthstrength+3 | Christy Warren | Pushkin IndustriesThe Other Side of Change | — | mental healthstrength+3 | — | 44m 42s | |
| 3/3/26 |  Finding Satisfaction in a World of Endless Choice✨ | decision makingsatisfaction+3 | Barry Schwartz | Pushkin IndustriesChoose Wisely+1 | — | decision makingsatisfaction+5 | — | 29m 07s | |
| 2/25/26 | Brené Brown and Maya Talk “Heated Rivalry,” Mental Spirals, and Moral Beauty✨ | shamevulnerability+4 | Brené Brown | NYTimesA Slight Change of Plans+2 | — | Brené BrownMaya+5 | — | 42m 00s | |
| 2/17/26 | The Invisible Weight of Olympic Gold | The Winter Olympics are in full swing, and for the athletes competing, the Games are as much a mental challenge as they are a physical one. Not long ago, Maya sat down with five-time Olympic gold medalist, swimmer Missy Franklin, who competed in both the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. When Missy returned for her second Olympics, things felt markedly different. In today’s episode, Missy speaks candidly and bravely about how her mental health impacted her performance–with the world watching. For more Olympics content from A Slight Change of Plans, check out the episodes below: “A Syrian Refugee Fights for Olympic Dreams” “Olympian Gabby Thomas Sets Her Own Pace” “Surrender is not in my DNA” In case you missed it—Maya’s new book, “The Other Side of Change,” is officially a bestseller! Order your copy at changewithmaya.com/book, or wherever you like to buy books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 34m 12s | ||||||
| 2/10/26 |  How to Accept the Messiness of Love | Valentine’s Day is about expressing love in all its forms—but it can also be a chance to sit with some of love’s stickier realities. Today, we’re sharing an episode from the TED podcast “How To Be a Better Human,” in which host and comedian Chris Duffy speaks with family therapist Stephanie Yates-Anyabwile about why rigid relationship “templates” can hold us back, how to live a relationship rather than perform one, and how to navigate big life changes with our partners. In case you missed it—Maya’s new book, “The Other Side of Change,” is officially a bestseller! Order your copy at changewithmaya.com/book, or wherever you like to buy books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 40m 42s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 |  The Life-Changing Impact Of Showing People They Matter | Journalist Jennifer Wallace believes we can make the world a better place through small actions that help people feel like they matter. She’s written a book about this idea, called “Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose.” In today’s episode, she reveals why even those in high-stakes professions might not realize they matter, and what that gap can teach us about how to make others feel truly seen. In case you missed it—Maya’s new book, “The Other Side of Change,” is officially a bestseller! Order your copy at changewithmaya.com/book, or wherever you like to buy books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 39m 33s | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | Michael Lewis and Maya Talk “The Other Side of Change” | In today’s episode, “Moneyball” author Michael Lewis (and Maya’s friend) flips the script and interviews her—in front of a live audience in San Francisco. They discuss her new book in a candid conversation about identity, loss, and what happens when the thing that once defined you falls away. Did you hear? “The Other Side of Change” was an instant New York Times bestseller! Order your copy at changewithmaya.com/book, or wherever you like to buy books. New to A Slight Change of Plans? Start HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 1h 00m 17s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | How To Be Happier This Year | 2026 is off to a hectic start for Maya as she tours the country promoting her book, “The Other Side of Change.” To recenter, she’s revisiting a conversation with her friend and mentor, Yale Professor Laurie Santos, who studies the science of happiness. Together, they explore why the things we chase often don’t bring the joy we expect - and why sometimes it's the most unexpected things that do. Order “The Other Side of Change: Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans” at changewithmaya.com/book, or wherever you like to buy books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 37m 48s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | A Sneak Preview Of Maya’s New Book | Maya’s book, “The Other Side of Change”, is officially out! To celebrate, we’re sharing an exclusive excerpt with our community – about what first sparked Maya’s interest in change, and the story of a woman named Olivia Lewis. Order “The Other Side of Change: Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans” at changewithmaya.com/book, or wherever you like to buy books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 41m 49s | ||||||
| 1/1/26 | Kicking Off the New Year Right | Booklist awarded Maya’s upcoming book, The Other Side of Change, one of its coveted starred reviews, saying “It’s impossible not to be moved.” The Other Side of Change hits shelves on January 13th and is filled with a rare combination of scientific wisdom and powerful stories (not featured on this podcast!) that will help you enter 2026 with greater strength and optimism about the road ahead. ORDER The Other Side of Change TODAY for you or someone you love at the links below. Amazon: https://a.co/d/2o1QEM4 Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/2186/9780593713686See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 1m 56s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
7 placements across 7 markets.
Chart Positions
7 placements across 7 markets.