The Science-Backed Way to Navigate Change with Dr. Maya Shankar

About this episode

Molly Fletcher interviews Dr. Maya Shankar about navigating change and building resilience through a scientific lens.

What if we came to see the hardest moments in our lives as a chance to reimagine who we can be? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Maya Shankar, cognitive scientist and author of the new book The Other Side of Change , to unpack how we can reframe change when life makes other plans. Maya shares the science behind why change feels so unsettling and what actually helps us move forward. This conversation is filled with research-backed tools to help you navigate uncertainty, build resilience, and shift your mindset so you can grow through change rather than get stuck in it. More from Molly: Get Molly's latest book, Dynamic Drive Website: mollyfletcher.com

People in this episode

Host: Molly Fletcher

Guest: Dr. Maya Shankar

Topics covered

• change
• resilience
• mindset
• cognitive science
• uncertainty

Keywords

• change
• resilience
• mindset
• cognitive science
• uncertainty
• personal growth
• tools

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Other Side of Change

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