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Apr 2022
2h 32m

Maya Shankar: The Power Of Slight Change...

Rich Roll
About this episode

In today’s episode, cognitive neuroscientist & former Senior Advisor in the Obama White House, Dr. Maya Shankar joins Rich to talk about the science behind growth & transformation.


This is a conversation about navigating change, igniting professional growth, and managing grief through the behavioral science lens of Maya’s personal experience and expertise.


Maya shares the therapeutic benefits and empowerment from sharing hardships, grief and shame with those around you, and how to make meaning out of hardships and struggles.


The visually inclined can watch the magic transpire on YouTube. As always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.


Pick up Rich’s lates book VOICING CHANGE Vol. II HERE.


For full show notes and to read more about Maya, go HERE.


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Peace + Plants,

Rich




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